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South Carolina offers Smith
South Iredell linebacker LaChaston Smith picked up another scholarship offer from a Southeastern Conference school. Smith, a three-star linebacker, was offered a football scholarship by South Carolina, Vikings head coach Scott Miller said Wednesday night in a text message to the R&L.
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Statesville still searching for boys soccer coach
Going into summer, Statesville is still looking to fill an open coaching position for a fall sport. Athletic director Bobby Morrison said the school has not hired anyone to take over the boys soccer team. Gordon Palmer left the team at the end of the 2011 season after accepting an administrative position at West Iredell.
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Smith nominated for US Army game
LaChaston Smith has the chance to play in one of the most prestigious high school All-American games in the country. The South Iredell linebacker learned Thursday that he was nominated for the U.S. Army All-American Bowl.
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Borders commits to Duke
And the commits just keep on coming from Statesville football players. Defensive back Breon Borders on Thursday became the third Greyhound to commit to a Football Bowl Subdivision school in a 12-day period.
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South LB Smith not committing until ready
With recruiting all but closed on two of the three star football players in Iredell County, one is still keeping his options open. South Iredell linebacker LaChaston Smith, unlike Statesville’s Carlis Parker (Virginia Tech) and Tristan Mumford (East Carolina), has not made a decision on where he will play college football.
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Parker gives verbal commitment to Hokies
Head coach Randall Gusler called Carlis Parker over to talk as the quarterback was about to leave workouts Monday. Gusler then congratulated Parker, who wore an orange-collared shirt, on his verbal commitment to Virginia Tech.
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Daniels is 4th junior to get offer
Justin Daniels became the fourth member of Statesville’s class of 2013 with the option to play college football. Daniels was offered a scholarship Thursday by Georgia State University, head coach Randall Gusler said.
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3 Vikings players visit colleges
Three key defensive players for the Vikings took recruiting trips during spring break. Scott Miller Jr., John Bustle and Eythan Kramm were on the trail, Vikings head coach Scott Miller said in a text message.
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Mumford moving to LB in college
Tristan Mumford is switching sides when he steps onto a football field at East Carolina. Mumford, who committed to the Pirates on Saturday, is moving from primarily being a running back to linebacker.
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Mumford chooses Pirates
East Carolina landed another recruit from Iredell County this weekend. Tristan Mumford, the Greyhounds’ running back, committed to East Carolina on Saturday, head coach Randall Gusler said Sunday. Mumford was in Greenville for the Pirates’ spring game.
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Lester pulls down 10 boards in Jordan regional game
The week was both fast and slow for Shawn Lester as it built toward Saturday. The Mooresville senior put up shots Monday before Tuesday’s practice with his West teammates leading up to the Jordan Brand Classic regional game.
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Mason Plumlee returning to Duke
Mason Plumlee is returning to Duke for his senior season. The 6-foot-10 forward announced his decision Tuesday.
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McAdoo to return for 2012-13
North Carolina got back at least one of the players who flirted with the NBA Draft this year. The school announced today that James Michael McAdoo will go back to Chapel Hill for the 2012-13 season.
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Mattox signed with Catawba
Cam Mattox made a choice to where he will play college football. Head coach Scott Miller said last week Mattox decided to play at Catawba College in Salisbury and planned to deliver the National Letter of Intent during the weekend.
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Wildcats win 67-59 for NCAA crown
No matter where Anthony Davis and his buddies go to make their millions, their ol' Kentucky home will long remember this championship season.
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Marshall accepts trophy for Cousy Award
North Carolina's Kendall Marshall has won the Bob Cousy Award, which goes to the nation's top point guard.
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Kansas, Kentucky to meet Monday for title
The tightrope walk rocks on for the Jayhawks. Kansas, the underrated, undervalued team that's been teetering on the edge of the tournament since before it even began, is now one of the last two left.
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Questionable calls focus of closing minutes
"You saw what I saw." That's about all NCAA coordinator of officials John Adams would say about the final 30 seconds of the Ohio State-Kansas game on Saturday night.
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AP announces All-State team
New Hanover County's Kadeem Allen, Raleigh Upper Room's Rodney Purvis and Morrisville Green Hope's Kristen Gaffney headline the 2011-12 Associated Press all-state prep basketball teams for North Carolina.
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Barnes, Marshall, Henson leaving UNC
Three major players of the Tar Heels’ runs to back-to-back Elite Eight appearances are leaving the school. Kendall Marshall, John Henson and Harrison Barnes will declare themselves eligible for the 2012 NBA Draft, according to a statement released by the school Thursday.
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Wolfpack football coach will be in Hickory
The Wolfpack Club’s Coaches Caravan will be in the Catawba Valley next month. Football coach Tom O’Brien will be in Hickory on April 19 for the club’s next fundraising event.
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Lewis' dream season continues
Tyler Lewis’ senior year has been one for the ages. The Statesville native and basketball star transferred from Forsyth Country Day to national high school basketball powerhouse Oak Hill Academy, signed a National Letter of Intent, led the Warriors to 55 wins and traveled to China for a series of international exhibition games.
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Taylor leads Kansas past UNC
Nothing personal, Roy. Tyshawn Taylor broke out of his slump in a big way Sunday, scoring 22 points and leading Kansas back to the Final Four with an 80-67 victory over former coach Roy Williams and top-seeded North Carolina.
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Lester leaves a mark at Mooresville
Shawn Lester stood in Mooresville’s gym one day before practice and opened a FedEx envelope. Inside contained information about his future on the court. It had nothing to do with his scholarship to UNC Charlotte to play for the 49ers next year.
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Wolfpack rally falls short
North Carolina State needed a miraculous run late in the season just to make it to the NCAA tournament. Then it seemed as if the Wolfpack would never go home.
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