Aug
23
2023
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By North State Journal Staff
Two of three county football teams start off with wins 

Two of three county football teams start off with wins 

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It was a successful start to the 2023 high school football season for two of the three teams in the area. North Moore High School and Pinecrest High School both opened their seasons with non-conference wins, while Union Pines High School took a loss in the opener.   North Moore, coming off a 13-1 season last year and trip to the state quarterfinals, got off on the right foot as the Mustangs shut out Carver, 27-0, on the road. The Mustangs were led by 114 yards and a touchdown on the ground by Kolby Ritchie. Jakarey Gillis added 77 yards and…
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Jun
07
2023
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By North State Journal Staff
North Moore falls to UCA in baseball championship series

North Moore falls to UCA in baseball championship series

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HOLLY SPRINGS — Uwharrie Charter secured its second state title in four seasons with a two-game series sweep of North Moore last weekend in the North Carolina High School Athletic Association 1A baseball championship series. In Game 1, Uwharrie Charter edged North Moore with a 2-1 win. Eagles freshman pitcher Jake Hunter allowed just one run on eight hits, while Uwharrie Charter’s offense came alive in the third inning, with Troy Carver and Ben Medinger contributing key RBIs to secure the win. Game 2 saw Uwharrie Charter assert their dominance, securing an 8-1 win to clinch the championship. Pitcher Brett…
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Jun
01
2023
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By Moore County Staff
North Moore will face Uwharrie Charter for baseball championship

North Moore will face Uwharrie Charter for baseball championship

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ASHEBORO – North Moore has earned a chance to compete for a state championship.  The Mustangs (22-8) will face the Uwharrie Charter Eagles in the best-of-3 Class 1-A state championship series beginning Friday at Ting Stadium in Holly Springs. Game 2 and, if necessary, Game 3 will be held Saturday. The match-up pits two schools about 25 miles apart. The players have crossed paths on the youth circuit, and both schools had entries in a fall league at Asheboro’s McCrary Park. UCA won the 2019 state title. That postseason march included a victory against North Moore in the first round…
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Jan
04
2023
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By Ryan Henkel, North State Journal
Moore prep sports year in review

Moore prep sports year in review

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It was a big year for athletics among Moore County’s high schools. From conference championships to deep runs in the state playoffs, Moore County athletics sets the bar for competitiveness in nearly every single sport. Here’s a rundown of the notable records and achievements among the schools. In baseball, North Moore High School captured the Mid-Carolina 1A/2A Conference title after finishing with an overall record of 16-2 and 8-0 in conference play. The Pinecrest High School Patriots finished with a record of 25-8 and 10-2 in the conference. They went all the way to the 4A State Championship after winning…
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Nov
02
2022
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By PJ Ward-Brown, North State Journal
Moore County prep sports report

Moore County prep sports report

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The Fall season of high school sports is coming to an end and as postseason play starts with the NCHSAA playoffs Moore County 3 schools have had a fair share of postseason play.   In volleyball, all three public schools in Moore County made the playoffs. North Moore lost in the 2nd round of the state playoffs to Cape Hatteras in three sets. Union Pines also lost in the second round in three sets to Carrboro, and Pinecrest lost in the third round to defending State Champions Green level in three sets.   In boys’ soccer, 1A North Moore was the…
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Oct
20
2022
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By PJ Ward-Brown, North State Journal
Moore County sports report – volleyball

Moore County sports report – volleyball

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The regular season has come to an end for girls' volleyball in North Carolina. On Thursday the NCHSAA released the brackets for the playoffs, and here is where Moore County teams stand for when the playoff starts on Saturday, October 22.  In 1A East bracket North Moore is Ranked #9 and will host #24 seed North Edgecombe. North Moore finished the season 12-13 after losing to Seaforth in the conference semifinals in 5 sets 3-2.  This game will be played at 7 pm on Saturday.   In 3A East bracket Union Pines lost in the conference finals to Pinecrest in…
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Oct
05
2022
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By North State Journal Staff
Moore County prep sports report

Moore County prep sports report

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Robbins —  North Moore High School  The North Moore tennis team had a match against Jordan-Matthews on September 26, which ultimately ended in a 7-2 loss. The singles winner was Logan Maness, who defeated Clara Rojas in two sets, 6-4 and 7-6. In doubles action, Bailea Marley & Paris McCollum defeated Abbey Copeland & Corrine McLaurin 8-6. Their next match is at home against South Davidson on October 4, followed by an away match at Chatham Central on October 5. Their record is 2-6 and 2-5 in the conference. In volleyball, the team had two matches last week going 1-1.…
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Aug
31
2022
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By Bob Sutton
Whispering Pines man runs baseball league

Whispering Pines man runs baseball league

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WHISPERING PINES — Alec Allred of Whispering Pines is making a career out of baseball, and it’s not on the field. He’s the president of the Old North State League, a summer college circuit that wrapped up what he called a successful season earlier this summer. “This is my full-time job now, trying to coordinate everything,” Allred said. “It’s a lot that goes into it, but it’s a ton of fun.” The Sandhills Bogeys, who are based in Pinehurst, won the 2022 championship, beating the Hendersonville Honeycrisps in the final. Allred, 27, grew up in Ramseur, and his family has…
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