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Nathan Bermeo of Eno River Academy. Cary Tennis Park hosted the 1A Boys Tennis individual state championships on May 11, 2024. (Photo: Evan Moesta/HighSchoolOT.com)

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Paige Santos (10) of Weddington. Weddington and Marvin Ridge girls soccer played to a 1-1 draw on April 1, 2025 (Photo: Evan Moesta/HighSchoolOT)

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Girls Soccer: Providence Day vs. Ravenscroft (March 29, 2025)

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Girls Lacrosse: Chapel Hill vs. Weddington (March 28, 2025)

Dempsey McMahon (5) of Charlotte Latin. Charlotte Latin girls soccer defeated Saint Mary’s School on March 28, 2025 (Photo: Evan Moesta/HighSchoolOT)

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