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NCHSAA meetings conclude with new Big 32 classification for largest schools as they switch to 8 classes
CHAPEL HILL (NCHSAA) – The North Carolina High School Athletic Association’s Board of Directors Spring Meeting concluded on Wednesday, May 1 at the NCHSAA Office in Chapel Hill.The Board of Directors Meeting began on Tuesday, April 30 with a vote to approve the “Big 32″ realignment model recommendation from the Bylaw Task Force Committee. This model would classify the largest 32 schools in the Association into the 8A Classification and the remaining schools would be divided as evenly as possible among classes 1A through 7A. The Task Force Committee had other recommendations, such as a 24-32 team brackets for the 8A Classification; a 32-team bracket for the 2A through 7A Classifications; and a 16-team bracket in the 1A Classification. Additionally, the Committee recommended realigning classifications every two years. However, this is action that must be addressed in an amendment vote by the membership. On Wednesday, the Board of Directors took the following action:
UNC basketball moves up in rankings after Cade Tyson commitment
North Carolina received good news on Sunday afternoon with Belmont wing Cade Tyson pledging his commitment to the Tar Heels out of the transfer portal. It was the first addition for UNC out of the portal, as it fills a need on the wing with the departure of Harrison Ingram. Not only should this move help fill a need but it also helped the Tar Heels move up in the early Top 25 and 1 rankings on CBSSports.com. Gary Parrish updated his rankings on Monday afternoon, moving UNC up one spot from No. 4 to No. 3. The Tar Heels jumped Iowa...
Five-star UNC basketball recruiting target re-opens recruitment
The North Carolina Tar Heels are in pursuit of one of the top prospects in the 2025 recruiting class. With Hubert Davis and the staff showing significant interest in the shooting guard, there is hope the Tar Heels can reel him in. But with recent coaching changes around college basketball, Peterson has made an update to his recruitment. Per Joe Tipton, Peterson is set to re-open his recruitment and is no longer down to his top 8 schools of UNC, Baylor, Kentucky, Kansas, Ohio State, Arkansas, Indiana, and Michigan. That means other schools can get involved again in his recruitment, which changes...
The Pack Is Back
Duel Pack Final Four showings usher in a peak athletic moment—and an economic boon for NC. Wolfpack Nation made this March Madness one for the books while proving hoop dreams can come true (hey, “new epicenter of college bball”!) via our men’s and women’s basketball teams dancing down the road to the Final Four.
UNC Football early odds to win the National Championship
Well, the early odds are in for the 2024-2025 winner of the college football championship, and despite low odds, there’s still a chance for the UNC football program. Finding UNC’s chances to win it all is like a game of finding where’s Waldo. It is there if you look hard enough. The Tar Heels are currently tied for 17 best odds on BETMGM (+15000) to win the National Championship, the fifth best odds coming from the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). Florida State leads all ACC schools in odds (+2500), followed by Clemson (+3000), Miami (+5000) and Louisville (+10000). Luckily for ACC programs, they will have a better chance at grabbing the national championship with the NCAA heading into a 12-team format for playoffs. The new format will still cause a fuss, but it should limit the winner of the ACC from being snubbed again by the committee. It will also give teams like UNC a better chance at still playing for the National Championship even if they have a loss on their record. If you feel like UNC can win it all, now would be the best time to place a bet, seeing that $10 could net you $1,510. Follow us @TarHeelsWire on Twitter and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels news, notes and opinions.
UNC QB commit Bryce Baker earns Elite 11 finals invite
Another day, another future Tar Heel making moves with 4-star quarterback Bryce Baker earning an invite to Elite 11 finals. Baker is a part of the 2025 class representing East Forsyth High School, who committed to the UNC football program last June. The Elite 11 has welcomed the best High School quarterbacks around the nation since 1999, allowing young players to showcase their talents among their peers. Many current NFL QBs have gone through the program including key players like Joe Burrow, Trevor Lawrence, Caleb Williams, Jalen Hurts, and former Tar Heel Sam Howell. ✝️ https://t.co/cIHdOjaA24 — Bryce Baker (@B2YCEBAKER) April 28, 2024 Baker had a phenomenal junior campaign...
Diamond Heels rack up 19 runs in last game before 6-day break
The North Carolina Tar Heels sport one of college baseball’s best offenses, with their bats carrying them through a historic season. UNC is mashing .307 as a team, which ranks 30th in the nation. Infielder Gavin Gallagher leads the charge with a .374 average, Vance Honeycutt’s 18 home runs make him one of four Diamond Heels in double-digits, while Casey Cook’s 60 RBIs lead nine players in double-digits. North Carolina had a midweek game against William and Mary on Wednesday, May 1. If you haven’t guessed it by the way this story started, UNC’s offense carried them against the Tribe. Jackson Van De Brake...
North Carolina State Parks to offer ‘Kayaking 101’ classes
RALEIGH, N.C. — To kick off National Safe Boating Week, 11 state parks and three other sites will each host beginners’ kayaking safety programs on Saturday, May 18, the N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation announced. The “Kayaking 101” events are being offered as a collaboration with the division, the North Carolina chapter of the American Canoe Association (ACA), and the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. This is the second year that these classes are being offered in North Carolina. Last year, a combined total of...
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