Read more about the article Isiah Jones expands his game, boosts Rolesville’s aspirations

Isiah Jones expands his game, boosts Rolesville’s aspirations

The newspaper industry provided me a four-decade career experiencing inspiration, dedication and just plain fun. The start of my career covering the Chargers, college, high school sports and Olympic athletes came full circle with Don Coryell’s Pro Football Hall of Fame induction on August 5 in Canton, Ohio. I helped Hall of Famer Dan Fouts with research on Coryell’s remarkable record of first-time Pro Bowlers with the SAN DIEGO Chargers and Cardinal for Fouts’ presentation to the voters. So, despite…

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Read more about the article My N&O story: An old high school splits into a new rivalry

My N&O story: An old high school splits into a new rivalry

Photo: Rolesville High takes the field earlier this year. Visit my website homepage, TomShanahan.Report *** By TOM SHANAHAN Wake Forest-Rolesville High School opened in 1941. For the next seven decades, one campus sufficiently served two communities. But those were simpler times. By the 21st century, the Triangle’s rapid and sprawling growth required splitting into separate, 2,000-plus student campuses. The hyphen was dropped to open Rolesville High in 2013. The original campus took a shorter name, Wake Forest High.…

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Read more about the article The Quiet Man stirs attention on way to Ohio State

The Quiet Man stirs attention on way to Ohio State

PHOTO (News & Observer): Ohio State-bound wide receiver Noah Rogers pulls down a touchdown catch. Visit my website homepage, TomShanahan.Report By TOM SHANAHAN The college football recruiting game watched for Noah Rogers’ commitment with great anticipation locally and nationally. ESPN listed him the No. 1 prospect in North Carolina, No. 65 nationally. They weren’t alone. Based on Rogers’ various elite rankings ... Click here for the full News & Observer story -30- I invite you to follow me…

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