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Introducing Bench Press, a new source for local sports coverage across Durham, Orange and Chatham Counties. Read more about us here and on our site at benchpressnc.com. Follow us on Instagram, X and Facebook for the latest stories, videos and updates!
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Northwood erases 24-0 deficit to win first playoff game since 2020-21 season benchpressnc.com/northwood-e…
Northwood erases 24-0 deficit to win first playoff game since 2020-21 season - Bench Press

Northwood erases 24-0 deficit to win first playoff game since 2020-21 season - Bench Press

PITTSBORO — There’s no question that the first 20 minutes of Northwood’s playoff opener was ugly, dull and bleak. The only bright spot for the Chargers’ at that point, especially on the scoreboard,...

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No. 15 Northwood is hosting No. 18 Kinston in the first round of the NCHSAA 3A East playoffs. The Chargers are playing at home in the playoffs for the first time since the 2020-21 season. Follow along for updates!
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Michael Eaton breaks through a tackle and scrambles for a long TD. Ex. Point is no good. Kinston 6 Northwood 0 10:29 left in the first
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No.3 NCSSM-Durham is opening its 3A East boys’ soccer playoff run against No. 14 Goldsboro. Follow along for updates!
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Halftime. NCSSM-Durham 4 Goldsboro 1
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Here are the Players of the Week for the week of Oct. 26! Boys: Torris Price (Chatham Charter cross country) Girls: Claire O’Brien (Carrboro tennis)
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Players of the week: Week of Oct. 25-Nov. 1 - Bench Press

Players of the week: Week of Oct. 25-Nov. 1 - Bench Press

Boys’ Player of the Week: Torris Price (Chatham Charter cross country) Chatham Charter senior Torris Price took the NCHSAA 1A Central Regional title with a personal best 5,000 meter time of 15...

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Seaforth’s comeback falls short in 5A girls’ volleyball state championship game benchpressnc.com/seaforths-c…
Seaforth's comeback falls short in 5A girls' volleyball state championship game - Bench Press

Seaforth's comeback falls short in 5A girls' volleyball state championship game - Bench Press

BUIES CREEK — In a rematch of last year’s 5A girls’ volleyball state title game, Seaforth nearly erased Hickory’s comeback story with a version of its own. The Hawks, making their straight state...

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Checking in at the 5A girls’ volleyball state championship game. Hickory came from behind to win the first set 25-21. Seaforth leads the second frame 10-8.
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Hickory wins the second set 25-20 and now leads 2-0.
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Volleyball playoff roundup: Seaforth earns third consecutive state championship berth benchpressnc.com/volleyball-…
Volleyball playoff roundup: Seaforth earns third consecutive state championship berth - Bench Press

Volleyball playoff roundup: Seaforth earns third consecutive state championship berth - Bench Press

1A East: Falls Lake Academy 3, Woods Charter 0 In a rematch of last season’s regional final, No. 1 Woods Charter couldn’t finish the close sets in a 3-0 loss to defending champion No. 3 Falls Lake...

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No. 1 Woods Charter and No. 3 Falls Lake are meeting again in the regional final. The Wolves, making their second Final Four appearance, are looking to clinch their first state title berth. Follow along for updates!
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Falls Lake wins a back-and-forth opening set 25-22
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Week 10 football roundup: Scores, recaps, top performances benchpressnc.com/week-10-foo…
Week 10 football roundup: Scores, recaps, top performances - Bench Press

Week 10 football roundup: Scores, recaps, top performances - Bench Press

Jordan 62, Green Level 14 Junior quarterback Braxton Bass had a huge night to help Jordan dominate Green Level. Bass threw for three touchdowns and ran for one score. Senior running back Ja’Cori...

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Volleyball playoff roundup: Local teams advance to NCHSAA regional finals benchpressnc.com/volleyball-…
Volleyball playoff roundup: Local teams advance to NCHSAA regional finals - Bench Press

Volleyball playoff roundup: Local teams advance to NCHSAA regional finals - Bench Press

1A East: Woods Charter 3, East Columbus 0 No. 1 Woods Charter swept No. 5 East Columbus to punch its ticket to the regional final for the second straight year. The Wolves won every set by double...

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Southern Durham stifles Hillside’s offense, claims Tobacco Road Conference title benchpressnc.com/southern-du…
Southern Durham stifles Hillside's offense, claims Tobacco Road Conference title - Bench Press

Southern Durham stifles Hillside's offense, claims Tobacco Road Conference title - Bench Press

DURHAM — Even without standout quarterback Jonathan Dillon leading the charge for most of the game, Southern Durham found a way. The Spartans turned to their defense and senior running back Damien...

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The Tobacco Road Conference showdown between Southern Durham (6-2, 3-0) and Hillside (6-2, 3-0) is minutes away. A share of the conference title is on the line tonight. Follow along for updates!
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End 1st Southern Durham 0 Hillside 0
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Here are the Players of the Week for the week of Oct. 12! Boys: David Fleming (Chapel Hill soccer) Girls: Shakira Johnson (Northern Durham Volleyball)
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Players of the week: Oct. 12-18 - Bench Press

Players of the week: Oct. 12-18 - Bench Press

Boys’ Player of the Week : David Fleming (Chapel Hill Soccer) Sophomore David Fleming delivered the broom for Chapel Hill’s conference rival last week. In the Tigers’ 5-4 win over East Chapel Hill,...

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Volleyball playoff roundup: Recaps from the NCHSAA third round benchpressnc.com/volleyball-…
Volleyball playoff roundup: Recaps from the NCHSAA third round - Bench Press

Volleyball playoff roundup: Recaps from the NCHSAA third round - Bench Press

1A East: Woods Charter 3, Cape Hatteras 0 No. 1 Woods Charter finished strong in a sweep over No. 9 Cape Hatteras. After winning the opening set by 11, the Wolves found themselves in a close battle...

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No. 2 Cedar Ridge (20-3) is hosting No. 15 Dixon (15-10) in the second round of the NCHSAA 5A girls’ volleyball playoffs. Follow along for updates!
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Cedar Ridge wins the first set 25-13.
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Week 9 football roundup: Scores, recaps, top performances benchpressnc.com/week-9-foot…

Week 9 football roundup: Scores, recaps, top performances - Bench Press

Jordan 32, Panther Creek 21 Jordan used an explosive offensive second half to defeat Panther Creek Friday. Coming out of halftime up 10-7, the Falcons scored 22 points and held the Panther Creek...

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VOTE: Players of the week for Oct. 12-Oct. 18 benchpressnc.com/vote-player…

VOTE: Players of the week for Oct. 26-Nov. 1 - Bench Press

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High school roundup: Week of Oct. 12 recaps, top performances benchpressnc.com/high-school…

High school roundup: Week of Oct. 12 recaps, top performances - Bench Press

Girls’ volleyball (State playoffs) Here are quick recaps from the first round of the NCHSAA playoffs. 1A In the East bracket, No. 23 Southern Wake Academy forfeited its matchup against No. 10...

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Seaforth quarterback Duncan Parker and receiver Noah Fuller talk about their connection in the win over South Granville. Parker throw two touchdowns to Fuller, and Fuller threw one to Parker on a trick play.
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