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				                                Highland Hooligans head coach Joe Critcher discusses plans for the 2026 season.
                                 Travis Petty Jr | The Laurinburg Exchange

Meet Hoolignas head coach Joe Critcher

LAURINBURG —The Highland Hooligans announced Joe Critcher as their new head coach on Jan. 17, 2026, bringing in a leader who emphasizes toughness, fundamentals and winning. Critcher was selected by general manager Billy Norris Jr. as the team looks to build on the success of its inaugural season.

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Scotland rallies late to edge Gray’s Creek

LAURINBURG — Senior Zaymon Gibson scored 14 points as the Fighting Scots boys basketball team earned their second win in a row, defeating the Gray’s Creek Bears, 59-54, Monday to improve their record to 10-10.

Shylan Harrell receives scholarship from North Carolina Wesleyan

LAURINBURG —Scotland High standout Shylan Harrell just received his second athletic scholarship from North Carolina Wesleyan University, after earning his first offer from Brevard University.

Scotland High bowling advances to state championship

LAURINBURG — The Scotland boys’ bowling team participated in the conference bowling tournament on Friday. Garrett Boyer finished in first place and bowled a perfect game in the individual competition. Kenean Smith finished third in the conference, and Grayson Leviner placed seventh. The team finished third overall and qualified for the state championship Friday at the Sandhills Bowling Center in Aberdeen at 10 a.m.

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