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How 300 pounds became magic number for high school football

Leesville Road High School's Chris Pendergraft blocks Athens Drive's Tanner Jefferson (50) during their game Sept. 13 at Williams Stadium in Raleigh.

For offensive linemen, having a chance to play at the next level requires bulking up. For some, it’s adding muscle. For others, it’s putting on weight any way they can, even if they have to eat their way to 300 pounds.

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Wakefield tops Wake Forest in battle of unbeatens

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Athens Drive scores late to defeat Apex

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Southeast Raleigh holds on to top East Wake

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South Granville holds off Franklinton

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