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A DQ on the final event of the day cost Mallard Creek's boys' track team a state title. A Mavericks runner raised his hand as he crossed the finish line. Story, full results

A DQ on the final event of the day cost Mallard Creek's boys' track team a state title. A Mavericks runner raised his hand as he crossed the finish line. Story, full results

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Last week, Jeta North was violently shoved by a player from a rival team. She's on crutches and may miss the rest of the year. Nice show of sportsmanship from South Iredell Monday, letting Lake Norman win the tip so North could score on Senior Night.

Last week, Jeta North was violently shoved by a player from a rival team. She's on crutches and may miss the rest of the year. Nice show of sportsmanship from South Iredell Monday, letting Lake Norman win the tip so North could score on Senior Night.

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WATCH: Myers Park freshman Eliza Huffstetler delivers the game-winning penalty kick in Thursday's state championship win over Wilmington Hoggard. Story, photo gallery at link below

WATCH: Myers Park freshman Eliza Huffstetler delivers the game-winning penalty kick in Thursday's state championship win over Wilmington Hoggard. Story, photo gallery at link below

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Wildest game of the NCHSAA regionals so far (and maybe the NCHSAA season)? So Salisbury beat Central Davidson to go the state finals for the first time in 39 years. This is how it happened: Central’s Eli Staten hit a 3 with 2.8 seconds left to put his team up 46-44. But after a timeout, freshman Royce Perkins hit a halfcourt bank shot to top it. WATCH:

Wildest game of the NCHSAA regionals so far (and maybe the NCHSAA season)? So Salisbury beat Central Davidson to go the state finals for the first time in 39 years. This is how it happened: Central’s Eli Staten hit a 3 with 2.8 seconds left to put his team up 46-44. But after a timeout, freshman Royce Perkins hit a halfcourt bank shot to top it. WATCH:

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Wait we are doing this in state finals now? State finals? Shot clock now!!

Wait we are doing this in state finals now? State finals? Shot clock now!!

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When Cam Newton got hit the same way Trevor Lawrence was, did the league suspend anyone?

When Cam Newton got hit the same way Trevor Lawrence was, did the league suspend anyone?

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At the tail end of today's #NBADraft, Stephen A Smith and Woj had a message all high school kids and middle school kids should listen to Via: ESPN

At the tail end of today's #NBADraft, Stephen A Smith and Woj had a message all high school kids and middle school kids should listen to Via: ESPN

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I have known Steve Smith Sr. for about 20 years now. Had no idea dude could play tennis.

I have known Steve Smith Sr. for about 20 years now. Had no idea dude could play tennis.

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Hey, all you high school kids who want to play D1 anything, watch this:

Hey, all you high school kids who want to play D1 anything, watch this:

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Hough High assistant football coach Darius "DJ" Jones suffered a cardiac arrest last month and is currently in ICU. He offered a message of thanks to the Huskies' family who has supported him. His story and a way to help is at link below

Hough High assistant football coach Darius "DJ" Jones suffered a cardiac arrest last month and is currently in ICU. He offered a message of thanks to the Huskies' family who has supported him. His story and a way to help is at link below

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During the handshake line in the North Meck-West Charlotte game Thursday, there was altercation between two players that led to quite a scene on the Lions' home court. A North Meck assistant basketball coach was pushed to the ground by a Lions' player before it all ended.

During the handshake line in the North Meck-West Charlotte game Thursday, there was altercation between two players that led to quite a scene on the Lions' home court. A North Meck assistant basketball coach was pushed to the ground by a Lions' player before it all ended.

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Rocky River football coach Kenneth McClamrock moved one of his players into his home after discovering that the player was homeless. He said these stories are sadly much more common than you think. Full story below.

Rocky River football coach Kenneth McClamrock moved one of his players into his home after discovering that the player was homeless. He said these stories are sadly much more common than you think. Full story below.

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So fresh off starting in the Super Bowl, Drake Maye was out tossing balls at Myers Park High in Charlotte, his alma mater, with fellow pro QB and good friend Sam Howell 🎥 qbc_nc on IG Drake Maye Sam Howell

So fresh off starting in the Super Bowl, Drake Maye was out tossing balls at Myers Park High in Charlotte, his alma mater, with fellow pro QB and good friend Sam Howell 🎥 qbc_nc on IG Drake Maye Sam Howell

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Former Packers All-Pro DB Jaire Alexander and his mother, TaWanda, were at Rocky River High School Tuesday to give a scholarship from his foundation to Ravens’ senior Nicole Johnson. Alexander was a former star player at the Mint Hill school. More to come for The Charlotte Observer

Former Packers All-Pro DB Jaire Alexander and his mother, TaWanda, were at Rocky River High School Tuesday to give a scholarship from his foundation to Ravens’ senior Nicole Johnson. Alexander was a former star player at the Mint Hill school. More to come for The Charlotte Observer

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Here's how Charlotte Catholic's Jason Leonard ended the NCHSAA 1A-6A boys' lacrosse state final Friday night in Hickory. Story, photo gallery at link below

Here's how Charlotte Catholic's Jason Leonard ended the NCHSAA 1A-6A boys' lacrosse state final Friday night in Hickory. Story, photo gallery at link below

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Monday night, Davidson women's basketball star Charlise Dunn made school history as the first Wildcat ever taken in the WNBA draft. Her story is below Davidson Athletics Davidson Women's Basketball Gayle Coats Fulks Toronto Tempo

Monday night, Davidson women's basketball star Charlise Dunn made school history as the first Wildcat ever taken in the WNBA draft. Her story is below Davidson Athletics Davidson Women's Basketball Gayle Coats Fulks Toronto Tempo

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Here's how Mooresville's Blue Devils celebrated after upsetting two-time state champ North Meck and advanced to the first NCHSAA state championship in school history. Words, photos, (more) videos at link below.

Here's how Mooresville's Blue Devils celebrated after upsetting two-time state champ North Meck and advanced to the first NCHSAA state championship in school history. Words, photos, (more) videos at link below.

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Similar to what we saw in Charlotte this week in the West Charlotte/North Meck game, reports say the postgame handshake line at a game in Plymouth Meeting, PA, led to a sad ending after a great game Time to end this practice in certain games.

Similar to what we saw in Charlotte this week in the West Charlotte/North Meck game, reports say the postgame handshake line at a game in Plymouth Meeting, PA, led to a sad ending after a great game Time to end this practice in certain games.

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West Mecklenburg, 0-25 last season, upset Sweet 16 No. 14 Myers Park Tuesday. The Hawks haven't had a winning season in 16 years. This may been their biggest win in that stretch. Full coverage coming for The Charlotte Observer 📹(the great) Jeff Siner

West Mecklenburg, 0-25 last season, upset Sweet 16 No. 14 Myers Park Tuesday. The Hawks haven't had a winning season in 16 years. This may been their biggest win in that stretch. Full coverage coming for The Charlotte Observer 📹(the great) Jeff Siner

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Providence Day junior Zeke Battier, son of former Duke Men’s Basketball and Miami HEAT champion Shane Battier, is starting to look like a bona fide D1 recruit. He talked to The Charlotte Observer after Wednesday's win over Charlotte Country Day Zeke Battier l PDS Athletics l NCISAA

Providence Day junior Zeke Battier, son of former Duke Men’s Basketball and Miami HEAT champion Shane Battier, is starting to look like a bona fide D1 recruit. He talked to The Charlotte Observer after Wednesday's win over Charlotte Country Day Zeke Battier l PDS Athletics l NCISAA

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Charlie Sifford Jr. reflecting on the legendary career of his father, who was the first Black golfer on the PGA Tour. Sifford Sr. was honored with a statue in uptown Charlotte Tuesday. Story below.

Charlie Sifford Jr. reflecting on the legendary career of his father, who was the first Black golfer on the PGA Tour. Sifford Sr. was honored with a statue in uptown Charlotte Tuesday. Story below.

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Cam Newton is the greatest Panthers’ player ever and he should have a statue at the stadium. Period.

Cam Newton is the greatest Panthers’ player ever and he should have a statue at the stadium. Period.

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Hornets star LaMelo Ball was involved in the biggest celebrity car crash in Charlotte since Cam Newton The Charlotte Observer’s Alex Zietlow is on the scene

Hornets star LaMelo Ball was involved in the biggest celebrity car crash in Charlotte since Cam Newton The Charlotte Observer’s Alex Zietlow is on the scene

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Garinger second year football coach Jupiter Wilson thinks the Wildcats on the right track with 14 starters back and some serious momentum after a solid 2025. Story below

Garinger second year football coach Jupiter Wilson thinks the Wildcats on the right track with 14 starters back and some serious momentum after a solid 2025. Story below

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