Sports
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Scotland High to host basketball camp July 14-15
LAURINBURG —Scotland High will host a basketball camp from July 14-15.
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Scotland scheduled for scrimmage vs. E.E. Smith
LAURINBURG — The Scotland High football team will play a scrimmage against E.E. Smith on Aug. 14 at 8 p.m. at Pine Forest High School. Coming off an 8-4 record and a third-round playoff exit, Scotland will open its regular season on the road against the Asheboro Blue Comets on…
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Ospreys power past Hooligans, 13-3
LAURINBURG — The Laurinburg Highland Hooligans (5-17) were defeated at home on Tuesday, losing to the Jacksonville Ospreys by a score of 13-3. Here are some photos from the game.
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Hooligans to play July 3 with Fourth of July festivities
LAURINBURG — The Highland Hooligans (5-16) will host the Carolina Yankees on July 3 at 7 p.m.
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Hooligans defeat Tar Heel Kings, 10-5
LAURINBURG — The Highland Hooligans (5-16) secured a victory over the Tar Heel Kings on Friday, winning 10-5 and getting back on track. Here are some photos from the game.
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Pro wrestling returns to Scotland County on July 17
LAURINBURG —Professional wrestling will return to Scotland County next month with an evening of hard-hitting action and family entertainment while also supporting a local cause.
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4 bold predictions for Scotland football
LAURINBURG — After going 8-4 in 2025 and a game short of a state championship, the Fighting Scots football team exceeded expectations last season. A big part of their success was due to their ground game and opportunistic defense.
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Hooligans’ Giglio, Himmelreich lll named Old North State League All-Stars
LAURINBURG —Highland Hooligans Parker Giglio and Frankie Himmelreich III were selected as Old North State League All-Stars for this Saturday’s game in Huntersville.
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Scots linebackers embrace bigger roles
LAURINBURG — With the departures of Conference Defensive Player of the Year Kymani Atiles and First-team All-Conference selection Jesse Clifton, the Scots’ linebacker corps of Rasheme Wilkerson, Braxton Hildreth, Jhaleak Malloy-Henry and Blaydon Kee will have huge shoes to fill.
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Hooligans edge Iron Horses 9-7
LAURINBURG —On the night Parker Giglio and Frankie Himmelreich III were announced as All-Star participants for the Old North State League game this coming Saturday, the Hooligans showed up for a battle at Legion Park.
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3 players to watch for Scotland boys basketball
LAURINBURG — The common phrase in sports is, “Pressure bursts pipes or creates diamonds,” and for the Fighting Scots boys’ basketball team, that phrase mirrors their upcoming season. After exceeding expectations, recording their best season in three years and making the playoffs, the Scots will enter the 2026-27 season with…
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Hooligans losing streak continues as Ghost Crabs cruise to 18-4 victory
LAURINBURG — The Cape Fear Ghost Crabs defeated the Highland Hooligans (3-13) by a score of 18-4 at home on Wednesday, marking the Hooligans’ seventh consecutive loss. Here are some photos from the game.
