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Senior, Shrine bowls cap busy college all-star season for local players

February 1, 2023 Shawn Krest

Two of the biggest remaining games on the college football all-star circuit take place this weekend. The East-West Shrine Bowl kicks off on Friday in Las Vegas, with Bill Belichick coaching one team against a […]

NSJ unveils All-North State football team

January 18, 2023 Shawn Krest

The college football season came to an end earlier this month, and North Carolina was well-represented in the postseason. A total of six schools from the state participated in bowl games, with Wake Forest, ECU […]

NC’s best: The top defensive players, special teamers from the state

September 14, 2022 Shawn Krest

North Carolina high schools produce some of the top college football players in the nation each year. The state is packed with more than enough up-and-coming talent to support its seven FBS schools, as well […]

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Jones with 3 picks, App State defeats Arkansas State

November 6, 2021 The Associated Press

JONESBORO, Ark. — Nate Noel and Camerun Peoples each gained more than 100 yards rushing, scoring a touchdown apiece, and Steven Jones tied school records with three interceptions, two returned for touchdowns and Appalachian State […]

Thomas bounces back, throws for 4 TDs in App State’s win over Troy

November 28, 2020 The Associated Press

BOONE — Zac Thomas passed for 279 yards and matched his career high with four touchdown passes as Appalachian State defeated Troy 47-10 on Saturday, rebounding from a loss at No. 16 Coastal Carolina. The […]

App State pours it on Gardner-Webb 72-7

September 22, 2018 North State Journal Staff

BOONE — Jalin Moore ran for 119 yards and two touchdowns and Appalachian State scored 28 points in the first quarter on its way to beating Gardner-Webb 72-7 on Saturday. On the third play of […]