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Union Pines rolls past Bishop McGuinness in girls lacrosse championship game
For the first time since lacrosse was sanctioned by the N.C. High School Athletic Association, a lacrosse team from the Sandhills — boys or girls — has won a state championship. Union Pines asserted itself early, triggering a running clock in the second quarter, en route to a...
Terry Sanford, J.H. Rose in battle for 3A golf title; Ethan Paschal holds 1-stroke lead
Terry Sanford senior Ethan Paschal holds a one-stroke lead over the field after the first day of the N.C. High School Athletic Association 3A boys golf state championship at Longleaf Golf & Family Club in Southern Pines. Paschal shot a 66 in the first round, which is 6-under par and...
Union Pines storms past Croatan to advance to 1A/2A/3A state championship game
An hour-long weather delay could not cool off Union Pines' third quarter rally. The Vikings shutout Croatan 5-0 in the third to fight back from a two-goal halftime deficit, and hang on to defeat the Cougars 14-13 in the 1A/2A/3A girls lacrosse eastern regional final. The victory completes a season...
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