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From Kenly To The Pros: Jamie Johnson Returns Home For Autograph Signing

KENLY – Three years ago, Jamie Johnson was recovering from a serious car crash and using a wheelchair. This summer, she returned to the softball field. Now, the Kenly native and former North Johnston High School standout has joined the Knoxville Miracle, a professional softball organization in Tennessee, and is preparing to return home for a free community autograph signing.

Johnston County, NC · 2d

USA TODAY Sports Media Group

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Ajsa Sivka hits eight threes as Kentucky beats NC State

Sunday afternoon saw Kenny Brooks and the Kentucky Wildcats women's basketball team face their first big test against North Carolina State. The game would wind up turning into a coming out party for Ajsa Sivka, and the Wildcats would roll to a 93-78 victory. Sivka, along with the rest of the Kentucky team, got hot from three-point range early. Everyone was getting in on the act, and they built a 12-point lead at halftime. In the second half, the Wildcats never let NC State get momentum, and made shots when they needed to. Sivka had a breakout, with 32 points, 5 rebounds, and 2 assists. She made 8-of-12 three-point shots, which tied a school record. The Cats also tied a school record for made threes in a game. Clara Strack was also terrific in this one. She posted 24 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 blocks. Freshman Savvy Swords was also in double-figures with 14 points. Kentucky is now 3-0 on the season, and have mostly dominated in all three. They out-rebounded NC State 38-29, and out-shot them 53% to 40%. Turnovers favored the Wolfpack, though, and the Wildcats didn't shoot it well from the free throw line, so

Lexington, KY · 3d

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Westover football's 'Fantastic Four' freshmen shape playoff future

Success on the gridiron has found its way to Bonanza Drive, and inside the Westover football locker room. Amid a 7-4 record marked by an undefeated home stretch that rounded out its final home game last Friday against No. 19 West Johnston in the NCHSAA 6A East playoffs, four freshmen have consistently made their presence felt on Friday nights: Zion Williams, Jrue Glenn, Montana Boney, and Jarrod Smith, known as the "Fantastic Four" in the Westover program. Westover head coach Justin Sherrod spoke about the quartet and how much they mean to the program, with their immediate impact on their winning season, which has landed them in the second round of the NCHSAA 6A East playoffs. For Sherrod, their emergence is the result of a plan that began before they ever stepped onto a high school football field. "I've seen the potential in those guys in eighth grade," Sherrod said. "Most importantly, I wanted to make sure that they knew who I was, what this program is going to be, and that these guys are going to be the future of the program for the next three years." Here's what each of the "Fantastic Four" freshmen bring to the Wolverines,

Fayetteville, NC · 1d

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Basketball season has arrived in JoCo

We may not be quite done with football season yet, but time waits for no one. As such, tonight marks the beginning of basketball season here in Johnston County. Neuse Charter School gets us started tonight with boys’ action against Alpha Academy, and everyone else joins in later this week. Let’s sample the schedules:

Johnston County, NC · 1d

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Men's Basketball Fall to Concord in Season Opener

ATHENS, W.Va. – Fayetteville State men's basketball opened the 2026-27 season Monday night with a hard-fought 80-76 road loss to Concord at the Carter Center. The Broncos jumped out to an early 14-3 advantage behind the hot shooting of Kenneth Brayboy, who connected on two three-pointers and powered Fayetteville State's strong start.

Fayetteville, NC · 1d

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South Johnston, Princeton join Clayton, Cleveland in second round of football playoffs

It’s November, but that didn’t stop Mother Nature from having an impact on the opening round of the NCHSAA football playoffs for a few of our Johnston County schools. Two wins and two losses made it the proverbial mixed bag as we look toward the second round later this week. Here’s the skinny:

Clayton, NC · 2d

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Clinton cross country senior nails state thrice

For runners in cross country, there are moments that require endurance, patience, and determination to get to the top. For Clinton senior Rubi Davila, she’s managed to stay consistent. For the third consecutive year in a row, Davila made the NCHSAA State Cross Country Championship along with the Lady...

Clinton, NC · 1d

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Broncos Claim CIAA Event I with Unbeaten Performance

WILSON, N.C. – The Fayetteville State bowling team turned in a dominant opening weekend performance, finishing a perfect 11-0 to in the CIAA Event I hosted by Shaw University. The Broncos led the field from start to finish, showcasing one of the deepest lineups in the tournament. Fayetteville State...

Fayetteville, NC · 1d

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Clemson should be elated over NC State's questionable decision to hire Philip Rivers

While it is still being finalized, it is looking more and more likely that the North Carolina State Wolfpack are going to hire NFL legend and their former star quarterback Philip Rivers as their next head coach. Clemson has to be loving this move so much.

Raleigh, NC · 3d

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Kickoff Time and TV Channel Set for FSU Football vs. NC State

The Seminoles are set for another afternoon game in November.

Tallahassee, FL · 2d

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Fresh Talent, Familiar Culture Fuel NC State's Next Chapter

The 2026-27 edition of the NC State wrestling team will look a lot different than the squad that competed at last year’s ACC Championship. Only four starters return at the same weight they competed in last postseason. “We brought in a lot of new guys — a big freshman class and some transfers,” said head coach Pat Popolizio, who enters his 15th season leading the Wolfpack program. “This preseason has been very impactful, and it pulls the team together. When you get everyone working, it really pulls your team culture together, and that's something we've been noticing as a staff, so it's very impactful at this point. “You see the growth, especially with new guys. You see a lot of growth in the preseason and guys have been working hard. I like our focus, the commitment, all the things we're looking for. Our guys have been delivering.” Despite all the new faces, and as many as three battles for starting spots — 125, 133 and 197 pounds — that need to be worked out during the first semester, the mission for NC State has not changed for a squad that has finished in the top 10 at the NCAA Championships

Raleigh, NC · 1d

Raleigh News & Observer

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NC State rolls past Presbyterian. Observations from the Wolfpack's big win

The N.C. State coaching staff watched film from its Friday night win immediately, unhappy with the defensive performance against a mid-major opponent. It had no such issues with the start on Tuesday night. The Wolfpack, led by senior Ven-Allen Lubin, jumped out to a double-digit lead eight minutes into the game and only extended that before halftime. They used a 19-3 run to build a 27-point lead before the break. N.C. State (3-0) pulled away in the second half for a 94-60 win over Presbyterian, its visitor from the Big South Conference. The win wasn’t without issues, though. The Wolfpack didn’t have the same hot start in the second, shooting 0 for 9 from the field and 0 for 4 from deep. Presbyterian (0-3) used that drought to its advantage and opened the half on a 13-0 run. N.C. State head coach Justin Gainey called a timeout when that run reached 10-0, hoping to get this team back on track. It gave up a 3-pointer from Presbyterian’s Carl Parrish before guard Christian Hammond ended the drought with back-to-back 3-pointers. “Our offense didn’t help our defense in that stretch, and we had a couple turnovers,” Gainey said. “We missed a couple

Raleigh, NC · 1d

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Men’s soccer falls to NC State in overtime, eliminated from ACC tournament

On Sunday, Nov. 8, the NC State Wolfpack men’s soccer team made the short drive from Raleigh to Winston-Salem to face Wake Forest in the second round of the ACC tournament. Despite a disappointing regular season, the Wolfpack were able to keep their postseason momentum alive after finding a narrow 1-0 edge against the Deacs in overtime. Although the Demon Deacons were dominant in the regular season and earned the No. 3 seed in the ACC tournament, they were bested by the No. 11 Wolfpack, who struggled throughout the regular season.

Raleigh, NC · 1d

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GAMEDAY PRIMER: NC State Looks to keep stacking wins vs. Presbyterian | Preview, Keys, How to Watch

NC State is back at the Lenovo Center after a 77-63 win over ETSU that wasn’t nearly as comfortable as that final score might suggest. For the second straight game, the Wolfpack struggled to get going, and early on, they didn’t have much of an answer for ETSU’s ball-screen action. But give Justin Gainey and his staff credit. They adjusted, the defensive intensity picked up, and State started finishing possessions with rebounds. Once that happened, the Pack finally created some separation.

Raleigh, NC · 1d

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NC State a three-point underdog to Syracuse

So it’s come to this. Your season is so far off the rails that you’re an underdog at home to a 4-5 Syracuse team. That’s rough, man. And it’s hardly an unjustified line, given recent results, though SP+ actually likes NC State by a field goal instead.

Raleigh, NC · 2d

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No. 15 NC State Wrestling Hosts Navy in Home Opener at 5:30 p.m.

No. 15 NC State opens its dual-meet season at home against Navy in a military appreciation matchup. The Wolfpack will wear special military-themed singlets; the dual is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. and will stream on ACC Network Extra. NC State is 808-492-19 all-time; a win would be the program’s 809th....

Raleigh, NC · 12h

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Kickoff time, network revealed for FSU vs. NC State in Week 12

The FSU Seminoles won their first game under Rick Stockstill and have a chance to finish the season strong as they fight to make a bowl game. They will play the Pitt Panthers this week before returning home to play the NC State Wolfpack on Nov. 21 in Doak Campbell Stadium. The Seminoles announced on Monday that the game will kick off at 3:30 p.m. ET. The game will air nationwide on the ACC Network. It will be Stockstill's first home game as the interim head coach. It will be a special game for FSU, as it serves as the annual Seminole Heritage game, representing the University's unique friendship and relationship with the Seminole Tribe of Florida. They are 3-0 in these games, beating the Duke Blue Devils 38-20 in 2023, Charleston Southern Buccaneers 41-7 in 2024, and Wake Forest Demon Deacons 42-7 in 2025. The game will also be FSU's homecoming and a continued celebration of FSU175. FSU is 27-17 all-time against the Wolfpack, with a 16-6 record at home. NC State has dominated it lately, though, winning the last four meetings. NC State also fired its head coach this season, moving on from Dave Doeren after a 3-4

Raleigh, NC · 2d

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North Carolina accomplished something it hadn't done in eight years

North Carolina scored 58 bench points against Wofford, its most in a non-Senior Day game since 2018, as Michael Malone's Tar Heels improved to 2–0.

Chapel Hill, NC · 4d

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How Duke coach Manny Diaz honored an NC State football legend on the sidelines

Some things transcend football and their rivalries. Duke head coach Manny Diaz wore a homemade decal, with the word “Chuck”, on his headset in honor of late N.C. State head coach Chuck Amato. A Duke spokesperson said Diaz decided to recognize Amato at the last minute, making it impossible to add decals to the players’ helmets, but the head coach still wanted to recognize his former boss. Diaz worked on Amato’s Wolfpack staff from 2000 to 2005, starting as a graduate assistant (2000-01) before becoming linebackers coach (2002-03) and safeties/special teams coach (2004-05). “I don’t know anybody who loved N.C. State more than Chuck Amato did,” Diaz said. “Just the enthusiasm that he had … You can’t help but talk about Chuck without (mentioning) the bravado. But he made people believe. He made his players believe.” N.C. State won 11 games in 2002, the best season in program history, and Diaz helped with defensive play calling in his first year as a full-time coach. The Wolfpack ranked No. 14 nationally in total defense and No. 10 in scoring defense. N.C. State did not allow an offensive touchdown against Florida State, his alma mater, or Notre Dame. During the 2003 season,

Raleigh, NC · 4d

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