Ethics code worth emulating
Tim Stevens: New Hanover County schools has adopted a code of ethics that should be the model for every system in the state.
Ravenscroft's Kelly making the rounds
Stevens: Ravenscroft basketball forward Ryan Kelly moved a little closer to making his college basketball decision when he made his official visit to Vanderbilt.
West coach adapts
Tim Stevens: Bennett Jones had no thoughts of moving to a head football coaching job in late July when Clayton coach Gary Fowler called and told him to start seriously thinking about West Johnston.
Triangle trio in N.Y. game
Tim Stevens:Raleigh Word of God point guard John Wall, Ravenscroft forward Ryan Kelly and Durham Mount Zion forward Karron Johnson were in New York City this week for the Boost Mobile Elite 24 all-star basketball game.
Wolfpack on Favors' list
Tim Stevens:Derrick Favors, the splendidly talented 6-foot-9 basketball standout in Atlanta, has trimmed his list of potential schools to 10, including N.C. State.
Kelly taking time in choosing college
Tim Stevens:Ravenscroft basketball forward Ryan Kelly took some time off last week to relax at the beach.
Baylor jumps to top of Wall's list
Tim Stevens:University hires top recruit's club coach.
Pack recruit a potential star
Tim Stevens:Ryan Harrow, an N.C. State basketball commitment, is a good example of a couple of truisms in the world of college basketball recruiting.
Jones weighs Div. II
Tim Stevens:Dwight Jones, one of the top high school football wide receivers in the country two years ago at Burlington Cummings High, probably will commit to a Division II school within the next few days.
Ravens' Kelly finalist for U18 team
Tim Stevens:Ryan Kelly, Ravenscroft's 6-foot-11 basketball center, is among 14 finalists for the 2008 USA Men's U18 National Team.
Jordan football star headed to ECU
Tim Stevens:Durham Jordan football standout Torrance Hunt, an extremely quick 150-pound defensive back, has a quick retort whenever his ability to play college football is questioned.
Elite juniors to play locally
Bob Gibbons expects about 35 of the top 50 high school junior basketball prospects in the country to play in his Blue Cross/Blue Shield of North Carolina Tournament of Champions event May 28-30. The tournament has been expanded to 128 teams, including 64 in the featured 17-and-under bracket and 32 teams each in the 16-and-under and 15-under brackets.
Seattle player wants Miami letter tossed
Dan Jurdy, the athletics director at Ranier Beach High in Seattle, this week issued a plea to Paul Dee, the athletics director of the University of Miami. "Please tell Mr. Dee, 'Please stop hurting children. Please don't hurt this boy any more. You've hurt him enough. Please don't hurt him any more,' " Jurdy said during a telephone interview.
Pack picks up transfer
Brandon Jefferies plans to transfer from Tennessee to N.C. State.
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