Green Hope girls lacrosse outlasts Apex
Apr 21The Falcons weather the Cougars’ second-half charge - and make a stand in the final seconds - to stay undefeated. »
The Falcons weather the Cougars’ second-half charge - and make a stand in the final seconds - to stay undefeated. »
The Falcons, ranked No. 1 in the nation by ESPN Rise, had outscored the opposition 54-8 going into a rematch with rival Apex, who tested Green Hope in its only close match of the season, a 2-1 victory on March 7. »
In Conference 2, Green Hope and Apex are the teams to beat. And after Green Hope’s defeat of Apex on March 9, it is the undefeated Falcons who are in the driver’s seat. »
Despite heavy graduation losses, the Mustangs have picked up where last year’s team left off. After shutting out Apex on Tuesday, Middle Creek has won 20 of its last 23 games dating back to last season. »
Clint Williams was given not one, but two opportunities to come through in the clutch on Friday. And the Fuquay-Varina senior took advantage of both. »
Apex’s softball team may be young, but the Cougars have already learned to fight back. »
Senior Graham Duncan is enjoying his return to the Cougars this year thanks to wins like Wednesday’s 9-0 defeat of the Imps. »
Bob Wolfe was welcomed by hundreds of former players, coaches and supporters on Sunday at Peak United Methodist Church in Apex as part of his retirement reception. »
The Apex Town Council has proclaimed Saturday as Bob Wolfe Day, named after the recently retired Apex football coach. »
Apex pitchers Chase Denison and Matt Tenuta combined for a three-hitter, while Athens Drive pitchers Andrew Van Genderen, Connor Chewning and Sean Rudio combined for a one-hitter. »
Green Hope girls lacrosse end Apex's 23-game winning streak on Friday night. »
After Apex levels the game, the Falcons score eventual game-winner nine seconds later. »
The noticeable difference in the Cardinal Gibbons/Apex boys lacrosse rivalry came before the game. During it, it was the same intensity as always. »
Apex (19-2), Athens Drive (12-5), Middle Creek (14-5) and Holly Springs (10-6) were all playoff teams a year ago, giving Conference 2 - the assigned name to our area's boys lacrosse conference - the most of any in the state. »
Apex and Green Hope, two of the original state powers in girls lacrosse, appear to be the teams to beat again on a regional and statewide level. »