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Jackets, Lady Jackets bounce back to take third

One night after being pummeled in a 45-point loss to Hoke County, the Lee County basketball team returned to form in a victory over Apex in the third-place game of

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Jackets edge Cape Fear in non-conference battle

In a showdown between the leaders of the Sandhills and the United Eight conferences, Lee County proved best Tuesday night.

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Boys Lacrosse: (14) Broughton cruises past (19) Apex, 18-5

The Broughton Capitals defeated the Apex Cougars 18-5 in the first round of the NCHSAA Lacrosse championships. The Capitals finished in second place in the CAP 6 conference and the Cougars finished fifth in the Southwest Wake conference. Mason King and Robert Walker combined eight goals for the Capitals.

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Green Hope athletic director Chad Smothers will retire this spring

Green Hope High School athletic director Chad Smothers will retire later this spring, according to the school's website.

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Highlights: Green Level pulls away from Panther Creek, 61-42

The Green Level Gators beat the rival Panther Creek Catamounts for the first time in program history to make a statement in the Southwest Wake 4A Athletic Conference.

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No. 12 Holly Springs claims SWAC title with 31-19 win over No. 13 Apex

Holly Springs got a balanced effort on offense and shut down an in-form offense as the No. 12 Golden Hawks defeated previously undefeated No. 13 Apex 31-19 on Friday to win the Southwest Wake 4A conference.

Holly Springs (8-1, 6-0) got rushing touchdowns from three different rushers, but Holly Springs opened up the scoring with a five-yard passing touchdown by Joel Sheehan to Jayden Johnson.

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Volleyball: No. 7 Green Hope rallies past No. 5 Green Level in four sets

The No. 7 Green Hope Falcons hosted the No. 5 Green Level Gators in a pivotal match in the race for the Southwest Wake 4A Athletic conference championship on Thursday in Cary.

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Holly Springs holds on for 35-30 win over Middle Creek with late heroics

The Holly Springs Golden Hawks picked up a crucial Southwest Wake 4A conference win as a late defensive stand saved a 35-30 victory over the Middle Creek Mustangs.

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Apex stays perfect with 24-7 win over Panther Creek

The Apex Cougars are putting together a storybook season for their program and continued it on Friday night with a 24-7 win over the Panther Creek Catamounts.

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Highlights: Lorbacher's hat trick powers No. 2 Apex past No. 1 Green Hope

The No. 2 Apex Cougars took control of the Southwest Wake 4A Athletic conference on Thursday night with a 5-2 win at home over the No. 1 Green Hope Falcons.

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