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Mercer shocks Duke 78-71 in NCAA tourney opener
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Duke forward Jabari Parker (1) is fouled by Mercer forward Daniel Coursey (52) in the first half of play. Duke battled Mercer in their opening game of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at the PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C., Friday, March 21, 2014. - photo by MCT
Newsroom Staff
Updated: Mar 21, 2014, 6:42 PM
Published: Mar 21, 2014, 6:43 PM
RALEIGH, N.C. — Senior-laden Mercer went into Duke's backyard and pulled off the biggest upset of the NCAA tournament so far Friday, beating the Blue Devils 78-71 and likely ending Jabari Parker's short college career.
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Gymnastics: North Forsyth secures 3rd straight county title
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The North Forsyth gymnastics team poses with the first-place trophy after winning the Forsyth County championship Saturday at BIO Gymnastics. (Submitted photo)
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Published: Mar 17, 2025, 3:00 PM
North Forsyth extended its reign as Forsyth County gymnastics champion for another year.
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