Sports / High School / O'Neal / Golf
UNC's Victory-Hungry McGowan Focused on Regionals
The records show that Michael McGowan’s senior season on the University of North Carolina’s golf team has been a successful one.
Next Level: Haley, UNCP Head to Postseason
Centerfielder Josh Haley (Pinecrest) and his UNC Pembroke baseball teammates will make history on Thursday morning when the Braves meet Columbus State at Mount Olive College.
Next Level: Wanko Shines for ECU Tennis Team
Freshman Neena Wanko (Union Pines) picked up the only win for the East Carolina women’s tennis team on Saturday in a 6-1 loss at College of Charleston.
Wacker Earns Cross-Country All-America
University of Colorado junior Andy Wacker capped an outstanding cross country season by earning All-America honors with a top-40 finish at the NCAA Championships held a week ago in Terre Haute, Ind.
Next Level: McGowan Key to Heels' Win
O’Neal graduate Michael McGowan shot a college career low round of 66 on consecutive days, leading the Tar Heels to victory at the recent UNC Greensboro Bridgestone Golf Collegiate.
Next Level: Heimrich CIAA Specialty Player of the Week
Former Pinecrest football player Danny Heimrich of Elizabeth City State University has been named the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Con-ference (CIAA) Specialty Player of the Week.
Stewart, Pinecrest Win County Golf Meet
Bryan Stewart, of Pinecrest, finished birdie, birdie, par to earn medalist honors with a 2-under par round of 70 at Wednesday’s renewal of the Moore County high school golf tournament at Pinehurst No. 4.
