Three weeks ago, it was touchdown or bust for Jordan-Matthews.    The Jets, who were without a solid placekicker, had to weigh the tough decision on fourth downs past midfield of … more

Northwood is looking for a new women’s lacrosse head coach.    Former head coach Larry Fritsche stepped down in August due to work commitments and family obligations, according … more

Following a successful winter sports season in Chatham County that saw 10 state title victories and multiple deep playoff runs, many of the county’s athletes and coaches earned postseason honors. more

North Moore football head coach Andrew Carrouth worried about his team’s focus ahead of Friday’s game against Seaforth, as homecoming festivities created potential distractions.   … more

Northwood senior Ashton Elliott earns athlete of the week honors for the week of Oct. 2.    Elliott was a huge part of Northwood’s explosive 70-12 win over Graham. He caught … more

GREENSBORO — The Woods Charter girls soccer team waited exactly 365 days for its rematch with Christ the King in the 1A state final, but the threat of rain Saturday in Greensboro caused the game to be postponed until Sunday at 1 p.m. more

As the season comes down to the final stretch, only one Chatham County team continues to position itself for the postseason.    Any hopes for Seaforth (2-5, 2-3) to make the playoffs … more

Ahead of the 2023-24 Silk Hope Warriors 12U boys basketball season, Charles Daniel wasn’t too thrilled about returning to coach. Less than a year before the start of the season, he found out he would have to do it without his longtime best friend and coaching partner, Kenny Glover. more

PITTSBORO — On a slick, wet field, Seaforth girls’ soccer team rolled to its third straight Mid-Carolina 1A/2A conference win Thursday, dominating Cummings at home, 9-0. more

Northwood forward Drake Powell and Seaforth guard Gabby White earned all-state honors from the North Carolina Basketball Coaches Association for the 2023-24 season. more

Former Seaforth basketball star Jarin Stevenson is supposed to be a senior in high school right now, but being where one is “supposed” to be isn’t always what’s best. In Stevenson’s case, last year’s decision to reclassify to the class of 2023 and commit to Alabama over North Carolina has landed him where many college athletes dream of going and never get the chance to experience — the Final Four. more

The final sporting event of the 2022-23 school year took place Sunday afternoon, with the Woods Charter girls soccer team falling to Christ the King, 1-0. The final whistle marked the end of what has … more

Last week, former Northwood star Olivia Porter — who helped the Chargers’ girls basketball team win the school’s first-ever state championship in 2022 — announced her … more

Rain showers on March 27 and Thursday caused some of last week’s games to be canceled or postponed. Here are the updated statuses for affected games around the county: more

PITTSBORO — It’s hard to imagine how Northwood junior Drake Powell’s stock could go any higher after these past few months, but the 6-foot-6 forward recently earned an accolade even … more

Jordan-Matthews’ Francisco Ibarra earns athlete of the week honors for the week of Oct. 9.    Ibarra, a junior on the Jets’ boys soccer team, pulled off a hat trick in … more

Baseball Seaforth beat Northwood, 12-5, on March 26. Chatham Central lost to Raleigh Homeschool, 7-2, on March 26. Jordan-Matthews beat Southeast Alamance, 7-4, on March 26. Junior … more

PITTSBORO — The recruitment of Seaforth junior Jarin Stevenson is coming to a head.   The Hawks’ 6-foot-10 forward — who is ranked No. 11 nationally in the Class of 2024 … more

After losing senior quarterback Carson Fortunes to injury on the first drive of the game, Northwood came up short against Cummings Friday, 48-29.   Fortunes went down with a leg injury … more

Chatham Central softball pitcher Maddie Kaczmarczyk earns athlete of the week honors for the week of March 25. more