On Wednesday we checked in with NC State football coach Dave Doeren. NC State will host Clemson on Thursday. The Wolfpack will try to beat a top ten team at home for the third straight season. The New Hanover High football team is gearing up for powerhouse Scotland County. Our team of the week is Whiteville. Plus more!
On Monday we showcased former Laney Buccaneer basketball standout Tamera Young on WWAY. Young and the WNBA Chicago Sky begin their playoff run this week. On Monday we also profiled former South Brunswick Cougar football standout Terrell Stanley, a defensive end at East Carolina. Plus more!
Week four of the high school football season is complete. We had highlights on the 5th Quarter from Whiteville-Clinton, South Columbus-West Brunswick, Topsail-Croatan, North Brunswick-South Brunswick, East Columbus-Trask, Ashley-White Oak and Wake Forest-Hoggard. Plus more!
On Thursday we had more than our fair share of high school sports. We had a full preview of week four gridiron action on the high school level. We checked out local high soccer and volleyball as well. The New England Patriots had more punts than first downs, but they still managed to hold off the New York Jets. Plus more!
On Wednesday we checked in with the Carolina Panthers as the team prepares to rebound from their season opening loss. UNC coach Larry Fedora says he never saw signs of alleged rules violations reported by Sports Illustrated while an assistant at Oklahoma State. Fedora was the offensive coordinator under Mike Gundy from 2005-07 at Oklahoma State. North Brunswick is our team of the week. Plus more!
Wilmington's Jay Ross has been released by the Buffalo Bills in order for the team to add more defensive backs to the roster. The former New Hanover Wildcat football standout hopes to join another NFL team soon. WWAY featured high school soccer and volleyball on Tuesday. Plus more!
Week three of the high school football season is complete. We had highlights from West Bladen-Whiteville, West Brunswick-North Myrtle Beach, North Brunswick-East Columbus, Hoggard-Purnell Swett, Laney-Clinton and West Columbus-Trask. Friday's 5th Quarter also included a surprise stadium dedication at Hoggard. It's now Scott Braswell Stadium. We also showcased the Topsail-White Oak game in the 5th Quarter Extra. Plus more!
On Thursday we had more than our fair share of high school sports. We had a full preview of week three gridiron action on the high school level. East Carolina won their Conference USA opener. In the NFL the Denver Broncos beat Baltimore with a great second half performance from Peyton Manning. Plus more!
The UNCW men's soccer team is nationally ranked for the first time since 2010. We checked out practice on Wednesday in order to catch up with the Seahawks. The UNCW men's basketball schedule is set. We honored the West Bladen Knights with our high school football team of the week award. Plus more!
On Tuesday UNC football coach Larry Fedora told us there's no need to panic if you want to see more offense from the Tar Heels. The first AP high school football poll of the year is out. On Tuesday lightning played a factor in a handful of high school soccer games. Plus more!