Today’s Sandhills Scoreboard
Wrestling dual brackets finalized, Union Pines and Pinecrest eager for postseason
UPDATED 2:01 PM: Cumberland County schools canceled all extracurricular activities this afternoon, canceling the Play with Purpose event just hours before scheduled time to start. To be rescheduled.
NCHSAA Wrestling brackets were finalized and released this afternoon.
Pinecrest splits contests, Donaldson sets career milestone at Union Pines
Pinecrest split last night’s doubleheader against Richmond Senior: Girls: Pinecrest 48, Richmond Senior 33; and Boys: Richmond Senior 74, Pinecrest 69.
Due to weather concerns, tonight’s Play With Purpose / Pink Night has been moved up to a 4:30 p.m. start. Games will be played across two gyms after Moore County Schools announced a 6:00 p.m. cutoff for extracurricular activities.
A special congratulations to Union Pines standout Kingsley Donaldson, who reached a major career milestone earlier this week with 1,000 career points and 500 rebounds — a rare achievement that reflects both longevity and impact.
UPDATE FOR UP ATHLETICS: Schedule Updates: Basketball games tonight at Harnett Central have been postponed
Hornets spoil historic night for Flagg
The Charlotte Hornets pulled off a thrilling 123–121 victory over the Dallas Mavericks, stealing the spotlight in a matchup loaded with history and hometown connections.
Dallas rookie Cooper Flagg exploded for 49 points, the most ever scored by a teenager in NBA history, breaking a record that stood for more than four decades. But the Hornets had the final answer.
Charlotte’s rookie sensation countered with 34 points, matching a rookie‑record eight three‑pointers, coming in with clutch free throws with seconds remaining.
Cardiac Canes deliver in historic comeback game
If you missed the Hurricanes, you missed one of the most dramatic finishes the NHL has seen in decades.
The Carolina Hurricanes stunned Utah 5–4, scoring three goals in the final 1:59 of regulation to complete an unbelievable comeback at home.
Trailing 4–2 late, Carolina struck on a power play, then tied the game just 32 seconds later. With the crowd on its feet, Jordan Staal buried the game‑winner with 29 seconds remaining, sealing a night that will live in franchise lore.
The Hurricanes are now one of just three teams in the last 30 years to rally from a two‑goal deficit in the final two minutes and win in regulation. The victory keeps Carolina on top of the Metro Division.
Women’s hoops big for Triangle programs
In women’s college basketball action, NC State rolled past Boston College 106–84 while No. 20 Duke cruised by Miami 74–58.
At the high school level, Overhills and Pine Forest split their doubleheader: Overhills girls edged Pine Forest 45–43 before Pine Forest boys answered with a 60–55 victory.