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Lady Crusader stars make it official
Serenity McNair (left) and Sarah Strong had an official signing ceremony Monday afternoon, a few days after McNair committed to New York University to continue her athletic career. The two players were teammates on the Lady Strong travel team for several years and teamed up at Grace this season to win the Lady Crusaders’ third straight women’s basketball state title and earn a No. 13 national ranking. Strong committed to the University of Connecticut during the week of the McDonald’s All-America game earlier this spring. Both players are entering teams with a championship pedigree, as UConn has won the NCAA Division I title nine times, and NYU is the reigning Division III women’s national champion. Following the singing, the players were joined on stage by many of their Grace basketball and soccer teammates.
Drake Powell ends spring showcase season in Josh Level Classic
Former Northwood basketball star Drake Powell ended his tour of spring showcases with his third Josh Level Classic appearance Saturday. Playing alongside and against the top high school basketball prospects in North Carolina, Powell, a member of Team Warriors, put on a well-rounded performance with 12 points, five rebounds and four assists.
Local teams will be kicking tonight
Many local sports fans will be hitting the road tonight as the Grace Christian and Lee County women’s soccer teams both travel for state playoff matches. For Grace, a trip to what would be a third consecutive NCISAA state championship match is on the line. For Lee, the opportunity is there to continue the most successful season in program history, and even to make a run at a title itself. Both teams will step onto the field tonight as underdogs, but as very live ones with a real chance to pull the upset.
Lady Jackets start slow, then rout First Flight
This year, it was First Flight that had to make the long bus ride. It will be Lee County that rides into the second round. The Lady Jackets have, purely by coincidence, been paired up with the Nighthawks in the first round of the NCHSAA 3A state playoffs in each of the past two seasons. Last year, it was First Flight that had the higher seed, and Lee had to make a 243-mile trip to Kill Devil Hills, only for the Nighthawks to end their season.
Seaforth, Ty Willoughby win boys’ golf state titles, girls’ soccer playoffs begin
State champions were crowned, and Chatham County teams fought to survive in another week of postseason spring sports. Here’s a rundown of how county teams are doing on their quests for state titles as playoff competition heats up:. . Boys’ Golf. Seaforth won its first 2A state title at...
Seaforth, Chatham Central athletes sign to college programs
A few more Chatham County athletes made their college decisions final last week. Seaforth and Chatham Central held signing day ceremonies for 2024 graduates looking to take their games to the next level. Being in its third year of existence, Seaforth had first-ever signees for numerous sports. For a wide...
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