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Greater Wilmington Sports Hall of Fame to induct five new members
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Five sports legends from around our community will be inducted into the Greater Wilmington Sports Hall of Fame during a weekend of events, May 17-18. This year’s inductees are Connor Barth, Joe Browning, James Faison, Alley Hart and Sherri Tynes, according to the GWSHOF website.
Georgia softball dominates UNC Wilmington in opening round of the NCAA Athens Regional
Georgia softball made a statement in its first game of the 2024 NCAA Athens Regional. In their home ballpark, the Bulldogs defeated Coastal Athletic Association champion UNC Wilmington 8-0 in five innings Friday afternoon. The Bulldogs walked the game off in the bottom of the fifth when Lyndi Rae Davis...
WWAY Student Athlete of the Week: Claire Furmidge
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Our WWAY Student Athlete of the Week comes from Cape Fear Academy where she is accomplishing things at a very young age. 15-year-old Claire Furmidge is a freshman on Cape Fear Academy’s girls soccer team. On the field, she certainly has been taking care of business with 17 goals and 9 assists so far this season. She has been a pivotal part in the teams 18-1 record this season with playoffs currently underway. Furmidge also takes academics seriously and her favorite subject is math. When it comes to handling life on and off the field, Furmidge said one tip can really help.
Half Marathon Takes Whole Race State Title
The Wilmington Historic Half has been named the top half marathon in North Carolina, according to a news release from the Wilmington and Beaches Convention and Visitors Bureau. RaceRaves, an online race finder and reviews community for runners and endurance athletes, recently announced the winners of its 2024 “Runners Choice:...
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