Connor Barth to get tryout with Detroit Lions

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The Detroit Lions need a kicker. Wilmington’s Connor Barth will have a tryout with the Lions on Tuesday. The Hoggard High graduate will have to beat out two other veteran kickers to get the job though. For more information check out this article from the Detroit Free Press: http://tinyurl.com/jvrygbh

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RALEIGH, NC (WWAY) — Former Hoggard kicker Wil Baumann is currently ranked 3rd in the nation for punting average this season. Baumann sports a 48.0 average after six games and 25 punts for NC State. 13 of Baumann’s 25 punts have landed inside the opponent’s 20 yard line.

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Monday Night High School Scoreboard

VOLLEYBALL
WILMINGTON CHRISTIAN 3 – DIXON 0
PARROT ACADEMY 3 – CAPE FEAR ACADEMY 0

GIRLS TENNIS
CAPE FEAR ACADEMY 6 – PARROT ACADEMY 3
WEST BLADEN WINS BY FORFEIT AGAINST PENDER

BOYS SOCCER
EAST BLADEN 2 – CLINTON 1
UNION 5 – TRASK 2
PARROT ACADEMY 3 – CAPE FEAR ACADEMY 2 IN OT
SW ONSLOW 1 – DIXON 0
EAST DUPLIN 9 – NORTH BRUNSWICK 5
WALLACE-ROSE HILL 13 – WEST BLADEN 0
MAYNOR ESPINOZA AND CARLOS GOMEZ HAD 3 GOALS APIECE FOR WALLACE

FIELD HOCKEY
CAPE FEAR ACADEMY 3 – PARROT ACADEMY 1

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WILMINGTON, NC (UNCW) — Seahawk fans will have an opportunity meet and listen to first-year men’s head coach Kevin Keatts and third-year women’s head coach Adell Harris at the upcoming UNCW Basketball Tip-Off Luncheon.

The event, featuring an all-you-can-eat buffet, takes place on Monday, Oct. 13, at Buffalo Wild Wings. The buffet begins at 11:30 a.m., with the program scheduled for Noon at the restaurant on Old Eastwood Road.

Keatts, who took over the helm of the program in April, will join Harris in providing an in-depth look at their respective teams, players and schedules. The coaches will also host a question and answer session.

Hosted by Mike Vaccaro, UNCW’s play-by-play voice, the event returns for its fifth year. Tickets are $20 each and include the buffet, drink, tax and tip.

A limited number of tickets are available. Fans can purchase tickets by visiting UNCWsports.com or calling the Seahawk Club at 910-962-7737.

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WILMINGTON, NC (UNCW) — Junior middle blocker Meredith Peacock was named Colonial Athletic Association Defensive Player-of-the-Week after helping UNCW to a 2-0 mark on the road last week.

Peacock earned the honor after leading the Seahawks at the net with 13 total blocks over the course of two matches. In a sweep of William & Mary, she totaled five blocks and added eight blocks, all assists, in a four-set win over James Madison, snapping the Dukes’ five-match winning streak.

“Strong blocking has the ability to completely shift the momentum of a game and Meredith consistently provides this spark for our team,” said UNCW Head Coach Amy Bambenek. “I’m proud of Meredith and her teammates performances on the road this past weekend and I know they will all continue to work hard to achieve their goals.“

Peacock and the Seahawks lead the CAA in total blocks and blocks per set. Nationally Peacock is tied for fourth with 95 total blocks and the Seahawks are 11th with 173 blocks.

Peacock, who hails from Charlotte, N.C., also fashioned a strong week offensively with 16 kills and a .387 hitting average. Peacock moved into the league’s top-10 in hitting with a .286 average.

The Seahawks return to action on Oct. 11 with a 7 p.m. start at conference newcomer Elon.