Halftime update: The Final Whistle on Hate is expected to raise over $4 million.
Thank you to everyone who has been a part of this very special night.
#NERevs
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@ChelseaFC
BREAKING: It’s done. Blake Walston has signed his first pro contract and is officially a member of the
@Dbacks
organization. Signing bonus of $2.45 million, just under the slot value of the No. 26 overall pick.
Jamaica is trailing Brazil 1-0, but it could easily be 3-0 without
@UNCWSoccer
goalie Sydney Schneider. The Seahawk junior has made some immense stops through the opening 30 minutes.
#HawkYeah
Who else? For the fourth-straight year, Saniya Rivers
@Ihoop___22
is the StarNews All-Area Girls Basketball Player of the Year. Rivers’ dominant senior campaign cemented her spot as one of ILM’s all-time best high school athletes.
.
@cjpipkin3
had two really nice catches on the sideline tonight to extend drives that ended in touchdowns for
@JTH_Vikings
. I mean, just look at this grab.
@AlexGoldberg_
Frank is legit begging for CHO to come in and have a positive impact. Take Willian's spot. He hasn't. All of a sudden we have just one in-form winger and he looks knackered.
Announcement time…
My senior year at UNCW started with an internship in the StarNews sports department. Nearly eight years later, tomorrow is my final day.
A new chapter awaits, but it was an absolute blast getting to know this sports community and telling its stories.
One year after switching positions,
@JTH_Vikings
alum
@ctoudle1
is settling in nicely with
@PackFootball
. N.C. State takes on UCLA Tuesday in the Holiday Bowl, and Toudle looks to be a huge part of the Wolfpack future.
Just drove down S. College and all I can say is, wow. What a scene as the Wilmington community awaits former
@JTH_Vikings
, and hero, Antonio Moore. People littered on the street and flags flying everywhere.
@AlexGoldberg_
True but that’s not the main reason Lampard was sacked. If Chelsea were in a champions league spot right now would it matter at all what the fringe players were moaning about?
"South Carolina has always felt like the perfect fit."
@swomensbball
junior Saniya Rivers (
@Ihoop___22
) commits to
@GamecockWBB
Saturday. The No. 3 ranked player in the class of 2021 is headed to Columbia.
.
@CroomJac
on why he chose
@UNCWBaseball
“Growing up as a kid, I’ve always wanted to go there. It was my No. 1 school so when they offered me I jumped at it.”
FINAL:
@nhhs_soccer
3, Hough 0. It’s another banner for Brogden! The Wildcats win the first state title in program history and bring an NCHSAA boys soccer championship back to Wilmington for the very first time! Aidan Payne scored twice, Letson once, and the Wildcats are champs.
A historic three-year run for
@NHbaseball_cats
ended Saturday night with a second-straight state title. Diamonds are forever, and these Wildcats will be remembered forever.
FINAL:
@NHbaseball_cats
4,
@MavAthletics
0. Strikeout ends it. The Wildcats have repeated as 3A State Champions! A dominant 3-year run ends with a fitting finish. What a team.
The NCAA D1 Council will vote tomorrow to decide if spring seniors will earn an extra year of eligibility.
@UNCWBaseball
coach Randy Hood gave me his thoughts and a suggestion, while senior Cole Weiss shares why it would be a tough decision.
NEW: Leesville Road and Wake Forest County Public Schools announce
@NHHSFootball21
will not have to forfeit the canceled game to Leesville Road. Common sense prevailed.
@danlevene
We will still support Chelsea regardless of the manager, unlike yourself. You’ve clearly had it out for Sarri since the moment he arrived and wanted to play a different brand of football than you’re accustomed to from the boys in blue.
Longtime Wallace-Rose Hill football coach Jack Holley has been selected for the N.C. Sports Hall of Fame
Holley won a remarkable 412 games in 46 years.
So awesome. Saniya hated video interviews just a couple years ago, but now she's a composed and savy vet in front of the camera. Can't wait to see her do big things this year at SC.
.
@GamecockWBB
freshman Saniya Rivers (a complete natural in front of the camera) on why she was wearing a face mask:
"I actually broke my nose about 2 Fridays ago... It's broken, but it's in line so at least it didn't mess up my good looks, I guess!"
@wachfox
I must say now that it’s over, it was an absolute joy to cover Saniya Rivers and her high school career. A terrific player, but also a terrific person. She’s going to do incredible things with
@GamecockWBB
and beyond. One of the best athletes ILM has ever seen.
Who else?
@Ihoop___22
used her sophomore season to turn into a national star, and she has been named the StarNewsVarsity Girls Basketball Player of the Year.
@laneygirlsbball
Had an absolute blast with y’all tonight. Thanks for joining us on this memorable high school sports season! Had to throw up the U with
@gregolsen88
one time tonight. What a terrific guest speaker he was!
Tears being shed all around. Sydney Short just yelled “I’ve been waiting for this for two years!” This was the Vikings only goal all year. Mission accomplished.
.
@Ihoop___22
was named the
@Gatorade
N.C. Girls Basketball Player of the Year Friday. She is the first athlete from
@LaneyAthletics
to receive such an honor across all sports.
STATE CHAMPS! Wilmington Post 10 cruises to an 8-3 win over Shelby Post 82 and wins the NC Legion state tournament. Wilmington will be in the Southeast Regional tournament for the second straight season.
Just wrapped up signing day from New Hanover. Jac Croom (UNCW), Kyle Smith (UNC), Blake Walston (NC State) and Alex Sniffen (NC Central) all moving on to play D1 baseball. An impressive amount of talent on one team.
BREAKING: According to its MaxPreps page, Topsail baseball has forfeited 16 victories due to an ineligible player. The Pirates finish the season 1-22 and will miss the playoffs
Hoggard QB Hudson Wilharm (
@HudsonWilharm
) set the new single-season passing record for the Vikings in Saturday's NCHSAA title game.
Even though he doesn't always get the attention he deserves, Wilharm put together a senior season to remember in 2023.
Funny seeing some people (not this account) surprised with how smooth and talented
@Ihoop___22
is. People not paying attention. Reigning Gatorade Player of the Year. Top-3 recruit in the country. Awesome human being. She can hoop!
Saniya Rivers is a cheat code!
25 points, 11 rebounds, 5 steals, 4 assists & 3 blocks in a win from the 5 ⭐️ from Ashley HS (NC)
#TheJohnWall
| 🎥:
@BucketReel
Hey everybody - my name is Michael, and I am the new high school sports reporter here at
@StarNewsVarsity
.
I am beyond excited to start telling stories that encompass Wilmington's high school sports scene and surrounding areas.
A little bit about me below ↓
Reece Edwards was told his senior season was over before it ever started. But with lots of hard work and a little luck, the
@laneybball
guard found his way back onto the court and is making an impact again for the Buccaneers.
@LaneyHSNews
@ReeceEdwards03
On the verge of history.
@NHHSFootball18
quarterback Blake Walston sits just 46 yards away from breaking the New Hanover school and county record for most passing yards in a career.
.
@MccrayVian
was at the heart of a stout and historic
@WBHS_Trojans
defense. Before heading off to
@ECUPiratesFB
, McCray has been named the StarNews All-Area Football Defensive Player of the Year.
What a fantastic season for
@laneygirlsbball
. They battled one of the top team's in the nation for nearly the entire 32 minutes. The Bucs certainly have nothing to hang their heads about