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The Mavericks routed Cox Mill 77-13 in head coach David Johnson's debut on Aug. 20, then had their Week 2 home opener against Ballantyne Ridge moved to Thursday, Aug. 27, because of storms.
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Marvin Ridge boys soccer is one of three Union County teams undefeated through two weeks of Southern Carolina Conference play, building on the program's 2025 state championship season.
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Weddington High School running back Brian Walker earned a Charlotte Observer Offensive Player of the Week nomination after rushing for 221 yards and three touchdowns on seven carries in the Warriors' 49-17 season-opening win over Mooresville.
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Weddington field hockey player Emily Lund earned a Charlotte Observer Athlete of the Week nomination after scoring four goals in two games, helping the Warriors to a historic 3-0 start.
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Marvin Ridge's Week 2 home opener against Ballantyne Ridge moves from Friday to Thursday for the second consecutive weather-driven schedule change, with UCPS Athletics announcing the shift on Wednesday, Aug. 26.
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Weddington High School went unbeaten across four sports during the opening week of fall competition, highlighted by quarterback Jared Street's three-touchdown debut in a 49-17 varsity football win over Mooresville.
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