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The ACC Grew By Three Today
Today is July 1st, 2024, which means the ACC grew by three today, with SMU, Cal and Stanford officially joining the conference. The ACC is now officially an 18-team conference (17 in football…Notre Dame). Three teams finished the 2023-24 season ranked No. 2 in the nation. Nine teams finished...
Former McDonald’s All-American guard leaves NC State basketball
NC State guard MJ Rice has withdrawn from classes and is no longer with the basketball program, according to multiple sources. Rice went through summer workouts with the team and was enrolled in summer courses prior to withdrawing, and his decision comes well after the deadline to enter the transfer portal. Therefore Rice will need a waiver from the NCAA to be able to play at any level next season, while also needing a redshirt for this past season. It’s unclear at this point if the former top prospect will pursue an opportunity to play Division I basketball during the 2024-25 season or not. Rice is a 6’5 guard from Durham who played at three different high schools, earning an invite to the McDonald’s All-American Game before beginning his collegiate career at Kansas in the 2022-23 season. Rice appeared in 23 games with the Jayhawks, averaging 2.2 points and 1.0 rebounds in 7.6 minutes of action before transferring closer to home to play for the Wolfpack last season. However, he only appeared in nine games for Kevin Keatts’ team, averaging 4.1 points and 1.9 rebounds before it was announced in January he planned to redshirt the rest of the season.
All sites pass the Swim Guide test for a third week
All sites on the Upper Neuse and Tar-Pamlico watersheds met recreational water-quality standards this week, for a third week running. “We like to see good water quality because that means it’s safe to recreate on the river,” said Clay Barber, Sound Rivers’ program director. “But most of North Carolina is officially in a drought, and while that’s really bad for […] The post All sites pass the Swim Guide test for a third week first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Kevin Keatts adds another to the trophy case at this years NSMA Awards Banquet
GREENSBORO, N.C. — After a historic season at NC State, Kevin Keatts was awarded the Clarence “Big House” Gaines College Basketball Coach of the Year award by the National Sports Media Association. Keatts took the Wolfpack on a magical run through the postseason. After finishing the regular...
NC State alum Abby Lampe on a roll after second cheese rolling victory
It's been a banner year for NC State. The university's men's and women's basketball teams made the Final Four, the baseball team made the College World Series and Abby Lampe won the cheese rolling competition again. "I'm widely known as the cheese girl now," Lampe laughed. "I love NC State....
4A championship MVP Caitlyn Jones commits to Wake Forest
From being next to Wake Forest, to enrolling at Wake Forest. Rolesville rising senior Caitlyn Jones, the MVP of the N.C. High School Athletic Association's 4A girls basketball championship, announced over the weekend on Instagram that she was committing to the Demon Deacons. The point guard earned first-team all-state recognition...
Amir Brown, Local RB ‘Blessed’ by First UNC Offer and Interest from ACC Rivals
Local running back Amir Brown from Millbrook High School in Raleigh, NC, expresses gratitude for his first offer from UNC, later receiving offers from Duke and NC State. Brown, 5'11" and 200 lbs, has drawn interest from other schools and attended camps at Florida State and Penn State this summer. UNC's offer came during the Showtime Camp in Chapel Hill, with Coach Brown extending the offer after positive feedback from Coach Porter.
Stokes bowlers represent well at state Special Olympics
On Friday, May 31, 10 athletes representing the Special Olympics Stokes County bowling program headed to Raleigh to compete in the 2024 Summer Games. They joined nearly 1500 other Special Olympics athletes and unified partners from across the state for a weekend of competition and fun. This year marks the fourth Summer Games that have been attended by our athletes and was the largest number of athletes so far. This year, we had five bowlers compete in the singles event, two teams compete in the...
4-Star WR Shamarius Peterkin Includes NC State in His Top-3
4-Star 2025 Wide Receiver Shamarius Peterkin (6’2″/175) released his Top-3 last night, and NC State made the cut along with UNC and Virginia Tech. He also announced that he will be making his college decision on August 16th. Peterkin took his Official Visit to NC State last weekend....
WATCH: Getting to Know NC State’s Marcus Hill
NC State Men’s Basketball is releasing videos helping fans get to know the new players on the 2024-25 roster. Below is the video of Bowling Green Transfer Guard Marcus Hill (6’4″/185), with a transcript underneath. “Hey, my name is Marcus Hill, and I’m a transfer from Bowling...
Impressive Sporting Facilities Lead to Elite Competition in Greater Raleigh
Greater Raleigh continues to emerge as a powerhouse for sports championships and events, boasting world-class venues that set the stage for athletic excellence and unforgettable moments. North Carolina’s capital city area is known to be passionate about their sports – whether playing, watching on TV or supporting their favorite team in person, the Raleigh area has proven itself time and time again to be one of the most sports-friendly regions of the country. Nestled in a centrally located and naturally beautiful region with pleasant weather year-round, Greater Raleigh has carved its niche as one of America's hottest sports destinations.
Dominate bullpen effort leads Lynchburg past Carolina
The Lynchburg bullpen covered the final six inning of Sunday’s game at Five County Stadium and did not yield a run as the Hillcats earned a series split, beating the Carolina Mudcats 4-2. Lynchburg (42-33 overall, 5-4 second half) took the lead in the top of the first inning on a two-run home run by Wuilfredo Antunez, his fifth of the year to make it 2-0.
COMMIT ALERT: Former Vanderbilt 1B Matt Ossenfort Picks NC State
NC State landed another committment in the transfer portal Tuesday morning as Vanderbilt first baseman Matt Ossenfort announced his decision to join the Wolfpack via social media. Ossenfort played just six games for the Commodore in 2024, starting in three of them, in which he batted .182 with one home...
UNC Basketball: The university is moving forward with Smith Center ideas
On Monday, WRAL in Raleigh reported that UNC is moving closer in terms of their next steps for what to do about the Dean Dome. In the last two decades, the campus has seen various project improvements for campus venues while the Smith Center has mostly stayed the same. Carmichael Arena has had two major upgrades. Fetzer Field has become Dorrance Field with a complete renovation with seats on both sides. The football team has gotten an indoor practice facility along with outdoor practice fields on the site of the old Navy Field, which led to the field hockey team getting Shelton Stadium. There’s also been updates to Finley Golf Course, a brand new tennis center, and a brand new track and field complex.
NC State Newsstand: Derrick Smith makes USA Collegiate National Team debut
After a standout sophomore campaign, NC State closer Derrick Smith earned an invitation to the USA Baseball Collegiate National Team training camp this month before earning a spot on the 28-man roster. Smith, who was joined by rising sophomores Cooper Consiglio and Jacob Dudan in camp, was the only Wolfpack...
Stable View’s First Adult Team Challenge Features Camaraderie and Team Spirit
The Summer Horse Trials was host to the first Stable View Adult Team Challenge. After much success at the USEA Intercollegiate and Interscholastic Championships and Stable View Alumni Cup in May, the Adult Team Challenge was born. The Aiken Opener, the April CCI4*, the Summer Horse Trials, and Oktoberfest will all host these challenges. Ribbons and prizes are given to teams placing first through third. In addition, Diane Bird decorates the cross-country jumps. For this show she decorated one fence for each team.
Vikings cage Jaguars in hoops
The summer basketball jamborees are an opportunity for Jake Wohlfeil, South Granville’s basketball coach, to evaluate the progress of his team. For returning players it is a chance to hone their skills and leadership ability. For new or junior varsity players it’s an opportunity to showcase their talents and possibly earn a starting position on the varsity program. South Granville’s […] The post Vikings cage Jaguars in hoops first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
UNC Hockey to play in an outdoor game against Virginia Tech during the 2024-25 season
It’s clear at this point that college hockey is becoming a thing in North Carolina. In February 2023, in conjunction with the NHL’s Stadium Series in Carter-Finely Stadium, NC State’s and UNC’s club hockey programs staged a free game to fans. Granted the price was a good one but the event drew over 20,000 fans to the point where they had to go to the upper levels of the stadium. It put the spotlight on two programs that were in a situations collegiate fans weren’t used to. As club hockey programs, they don’t compete with the rest of the NCAA and essentially don’t have university support like other programs.
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