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1-2-3 WildcatsAuthor: Neil Amato and Brian FitzGerald
A first-year fairytale: High school teams win state championships every year. But teams from first-year schools almost never do. And first-year teams with no seniors? Unheard of. Follow the 123 Wildcats story for an unthinkable trip back in time. Language: en Genres: Basketball, News, Sports, Sports News Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Episode 10: Nothing But Strings
Episode 10
Friday, 5 February, 2021
This is it, the state championship game on March 22, 1997. Hickory had championship pedigree and championship experience. East Chapel Hill had ... what exactly? A great first season, no doubt, along with chemistry, talent, belief in each other and in the words of coach Ray Hartsfield. Still, they were the underdog, an angle Hartsfield hammered home in his words to the team in the locker room before the game. The game was nip-and-tuck, with neither team pulling away. Whistles were few and far between in what everyone agrees was a high-level game that lived up to the hype. Hear the memories of more than 25 people who were there that unforgettable night in the Dean Smith Center. New to the show and want to get caught up? Here’s Episode 1. Want to talk East Chapel Hill hoops, answer trivia questions, or share memories of the 1997 championship game? Leave a voicemail at (919) 867-1319 or find us on Twitter: ECH Hoops Pod. Broadcast credit: WNNC Executive producer: Brian FitzGerald. Email the host: neilamato@gmail.com. Thank you for listening! Search Keywords: 123 Wildcats 1-2-3 Wildcats East Chapel Hill Wildcats Basketball Podcast High School Hoops