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Teen's hockey passion takes him abroad

For 18-year-old Gannon Karmire of Holly Springs, hockey isn't just a way to pass the time or something to list on a college application.

A new lacrosse team is not in plans

It's no secret that lacrosse is growing in the area. But that growth doesn't mean you will be seeing a varsity team at Fuquay-Varina High School next year.

Apex girls in Saturday's state title

From the minute they walked off the field from last year's first-round exit, the seniors on Apex's girls lacrosse team set the bar high - championship or bust.

Cougar boys fall in East final

East Chapel Hill had payback on its mind when it hosted Apex on Tuesday in the NCHSAA boys lacrosse East final.

Apex has rematch awaiting in East final

Apex is a game away from a second straight state championship appearance after its 15-8 win against the visiting Wilmington Hoggard, thanks in large part to defenseman Clint Miller marking Hoggard'...

Lady Cougars take on Gibbons for East

After Kristi Marks scored to pull Apex within one with 4:07 left in the game, she refused to celebrate with her girls lacrosse teammates and instead ran downfield to prepare for the ensuing draw co...

Hughes, Middle Creek upset Cardinal Gibbons

In Middle Creek's 10-6 upset victory over Cardinal Gibbons in the second round of the NCHSAA boys lacrosse playoffs on Tuesday night, James Hughes led the Mustangs with six goals.

Apex lacrosse teams roll to third round

All was well for both Cougars lacrosse teams Tuesday night.

Apex routs Green Hope girls lacrosse

The Apex girls lacrosse team worked quickly and efficiently against visiting Green Hope for a 20-10 win Wednesday in Conference 2 play.

Panther Creek surges in second half

Panther Creek senior girls lacrosse player Ashley Payne was determined the Catamounts could play better in the second half. And she set out to prove it immediately.

Cougars relish No. 1 role, stomp Gibbons

The pressure with being ranked No. 1 can be uncomfortable to some teams. Then there's the Apex girls lacrosse team, who relishes the challenge to prove just how wide the gap is between it and the r...

Prevost sinks Apex in overtime

The seconds were dying down in overtime, and someone from Cardinal Gibbons needed to take a shot. Connor Prevost decided he was the one for the job.

Landry keeps rolling, CA defeats Cary Christian

Led by do-everything senior Joshua Landry, the Cary Academy’s boys lacrosse team scored early and often Tuesday night, rolling by Cary Christian 16-7 and improving to 5-3 on the season.

Lady Hawks lacrosse wallops Millbrook

In just their second year, Holly Springs' girls lacrosse team is winning games and gaining confidence.