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For as much dominance as the Hoggard High School football team has had in 2023, advancing to a state championship has never been a given. Any lingering concerns about the Vikings were squashed last Friday as the team overcame No. 2-seeded Cleveland in the NCHSAA 4A East semifinals. The win, which solidified how far the the team has come since losing to the Rams in Week 1, should carry a hefty amount of confidence into this week's game.

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – More than 1,150 athletes are expected to partake in the sixth annual Wilmington Historic Half Marathon on Saturday, Dec. 2. Presented by Race Bash, runners will start a 2.5-mile closed course at 7 a.m. around the city’s River District, with the 5K runners splitting off to finish on the Riverwalk, while the half marathon runners will cross over the Isabel Holmes Bridge, the S. Thomas Rhodes Bridge and the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge, around Greenfield Lake and finishing on the Riverwalk.

As a player, UNC Wilmington head man Takayo Siddle was on a team that pulled a famous upset of Kentucky.

Discover the new name for Miracle Field Stadium at Olsson Park! Learn about the 10-year deal between Access of Wilmington and MegaCorp Logistics, and find out when the official ribbon-cutting event for the newly named MegaCorp Stadium will take place.

After a healthy amount of standout performances over Thanksgiving week, we have three great options for StarNews Athlete of the Week. We start in football, where Hoggard wideout Nas Session brought in seven catches for 167 yards and four touchdowns as the Vikings defeated Cleveland Friday night. In basketball, New...

UNC Wilmington Seahawks (5-1) at East Carolina Pirates (4-3) BOTTOM LINE: UNC Wilmington plays the East Carolina Pirates after Trazarien White scored 22 points in UNC Wilmington’s 71-55 win over the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles. The Pirates have gone 4-2 in home games. East Carolina is sixth in the...

Versatile playmaker Trazarien White is the engine of a UNC Wilmington with designs on the 2023-24 Coastal Athletic Association championship. A leading contender to win the conference's Player of the Year, White white can do it all. He's a prolific scorer with the ability to slash, bang in the paint...

UNCW Seahawks (1-4) at Winthrop Eagles (4-3) Stream: ESPN+. The two teams have split six games in the all-time series dating back to the 1995-96 season. The Seahawks have won three of the last four matchups, including a 79-61 win in Wilmington last December. LAST TIME OUT. Freshman guard Taylor...

On Saturday at 12:00 PM ET, the Pittsburgh Panthers (3-8) will visit Riley Leonard and the Duke Blue Devils (6-5). You'll want to check out ACC Network for the upcoming game featuring the Blue Devils and Panthers. Learn more about the Duke Blue Devils and the Pittsburgh Panthers. How to...

CLAYTON ― In a perfect representation of progress, the Hoggard High School football team overcame Cleveland in the quarterfinals of the NCHSAA 4A playoffs Friday night. While the No. 2-seeded Rams handed the No. 3-seeded Vikings their sole loss of 2023 in Week 1, this time around, something felt different. Hoggard did enough to survive a back-and-fourth battle, ultimately pulling away late in the 51-35 win. ...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Hoggard and West Columbus both won state quarterfinal playoff games Friday night, advancing to the semifinal round of the high school football playoffs. Hoggard, seeded third in the 4A bracket, went on the road to Clayton and knocked off 2nd-seeded Cleveland County by a 51-35 score....

The East Carolina Pirates (4-3) take on the UNC Wilmington Seahawks (5-1) on November 30, 2023. The matchup airs on ESPN+. On Saturday, in its most recent game, East Carolina lost to George Mason 81-59. With 13 points, Brandon Johnson was its top scorer. On Saturday, in its most recent game, UNC Wilmington defeated FGCU 71-55. With 22 points, Trazarien White was its top scorer.

• The games can be followed on the NFHS Network. • The specific game mentioned is New Hanover High School at Wayne Country Day School. • The game is scheduled for 7:00 PM ET on November 24 and will take place in Goldsboro, NC.

WILMINGTON, N.C. – UNCW and longtime regional rival East Carolina meet once again on Thursday as the two programs take the court at 7 p.m. for the 69th edition of the series dating back to 1963. The Seahawks (5-1), who own a 38-30 lead in the series, topped the...

Jonas Pope IV and Tim Hower of Coastal Preps join the HSOT Postgame Show to discuss wins by Cardinal Gibbons and Hoggard, which sets up the 4A East to be determined in Wilmington next week.

The West Bladen at Wilmington Hoggard basketball games that were scheduled for Friday night have been rescheduled for Thursday night due to Hoggard hosting Cardinal Gibbons in the Class 4A Eastern Championship football game Friday night. West Bladen is scheduled to host East Bladen on Tuesday at The Castle. JV...

WILMINGTON, North Carolina – Coastal Carolina opened the second quarter on a 10-0 run and never looked back to hand UNCW a 73-59 setback in women's basketball action on Sunday afternoon at Trask Coliseum. The Chanticleers (4-2) extended their winning streak to four games while the Seahawks fell to...

Fubo (Try for free) Fubo's holiday offer just kicked off - For a limited time, new subscribers can save $40 on Fubo's Pro, Elite, and Premier plans ($20 off the first and second months) Ticket Cost: $12.12. What to Know. After four games on the road, FGCU is heading back...

FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Trazarien White had 22 points in UNC Wilmington’s 71-55 victory against FGCU on Saturday night. White also added five rebounds for the Seahawks (5-1). Shykeim Phillips scored 15 points, going 5 of 8 and 5 of 6 from the free throw line. Maleeck Harden-Hayes shot 4 for 12 (2 for 6 from 3-point range) and 4 of 4 from the free-hrow line to finish with 14 points.

Check out our free UNCW vs Florida Gulf Coast prediction for this NCAA matchup in Fort Myers. See who we like to win and cover the spread in this regular season NCAA matchup. The Seahawks look to improve on their 1-1 record. The Seahawks are averaging 88.6 points per game...