Cade Carney

ACC Kickoff Notebook: State baseball disappointment ‘a learning experience’

July 22, 2021 Brett Friedlander

CHARLOTTE — The disappointment over NC State’s dismissal from the College World Series because of a COVID-19 cluster within its roster, one win from playing for a national championship, still lingers more than a month […]

Wake Forest stumbles at Syracuse in overtime

November 30, 2019 The Associated Press

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Trill Williams made sure Clayton Welch’s only start for Syracuse was one he’ll never forget. The sophomore nickel back stole the ball from Wake Forest receiver Kendall Hinton and returned it 94 […]

Wake Forest overcomes two Duke return TDs to improve to 8-3

November 24, 2019 Cory Lavalette

WINSTON-SALEM — The conditions Saturday night were far from perfect for Wake Forest kicker Nick Sciba to set an NCAA record while booting four field goals. But Sciba said he paid no attention to cool, […]

Deacons finally get their kicks against Florida State

October 20, 2019 Brett Friedlander

WINSTON-SALEM — It took a couple buckets of wet footballs, a backup quarterback with starting experience and little luck for Wake Forest to break its seven-game losing streak against ACC Atlantic rival Florida State on […]

Wake survives Utah State with TD in final minutes

August 31, 2019 The Associated Press

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — Wake Forest tried and failed three times to hammer its way into the end zone for that one final yard it needed. So with one last chance, the Demon Deacons’ quarterback […]

Clawson puts down roots at Wake Forest

August 21, 2019 Brett Friedlander

If Dave Clawson wasn’t a football coach, he’d probably be one of those handymen who go around flipping houses on HGTV. That’s because he’s made a living out of taking over programs in disrepair, building […]

Frequent Fridays for Wake football to start season

July 31, 2019 Brett Friedlander

CHARLOTTE — In an effort to raise awareness and attendance at its home football games, Wake Forest has initiated a marketing plan titled “I’m a Fan” for the upcoming 2019 season. A more appropriate title […]

Highlights from Day 1 of ACC Football Kickoff

July 18, 2019 Brett Friedlander

CHARLOTTE — James Smith-Williams made the fashion statement of the day Wednesday on the first day of the ACC’s annual Football Kickoff media even, showing up in a Wolfpack red jacket and bow tie. “Very […]

Deacons crush Duke to earn bowl eligibility

November 24, 2018 admin

DURHAM (AP) — Cade Carney rushed for a career-high 223 yards and Wake Forest closed out its regular season with a 59-7 win over Duke on Saturday. Wake Forest (6-6, 3-5 ACC) secured bowl eligibility […]

Deacons go from bad to worse at Notre Dame adds to Wake’s woes

September 22, 2018 Brett Friedlander

WINSTON-SALEM — Wake Forest football coach Dave Clawson put an emphasis on improving his team’s defense after it allowed 41 points in a loss to Boston College 12 days ago. But instead of getting better, […]