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NC magnet senior Alex Acosta collected several Division 2, Division 3, and NAIA collegiate offers over the course of the summer. Acosta attracted attention from college coaches from all over the country due to his tenacity as a finisher and rebounder. Acosta began his high school career on the freshman team but quickly moved up to the varsity squad. In his sophomore year, Acosta provided quality minutes on the 2019-2020 team that reached the region championship. Acosta looks forward to a bright senior season filled with impressive team wins and memorable moments with his teammates.

Alex Acosta collects collegiate offers and talks basketball

Peyton Stack, Sports Editor
September 16, 2021
Returning players look forward to hopping back onto the court and representing NC in the 2020-21 season. “It’s fun seeing all your teammates again and playing the game you love. There’s nothing better,” Senior guard Jaiden Neville said.

2020-2021 NC Warrior Basketball Preseason

Elijah Pacis, Reporter
November 27, 2020
During the 2010s, the NC Warriors garnered a plethora of success in all sports. Competing in the GA 7A conference and a tough region, the Warriors appeared in several state championships and region championships. Atop the list featured the 2014 girl’s volleyball team winning the state championship, and many other successful teams. Mixed with high caliber student-athletes and strong coaching staff, NC developed a rich athletic history over the course of the decade.

Top 5 NC sports moments of the decade

Peyton Stack, Staff
April 1, 2020
“The teachers also got into the game; it was great to see everyone getting along,” junior Yamile Farias said. Teachers and students rarely get to interact with one another outside of a classroom environment, and the basketball game at Friday’sprovided NC teachers and students to interact. Everyone enjoyed the pep rally to boost the warrior spirit at NC.

Pep rally a slam dunk

Estefany Perdomo-Montoya, Staff
January 28, 2020
Sophomore forward Alex Acosta lines up for a free throw after a personal foul by the Hawk’s defense. Though a physical game, the Warrior frontcourt proved dominant, slightly outrebounding the Hawks. Seniors Justin Coleman and Freddy Wood contributed significant numbers in a resounding 50-37 win. “Our team just looked like we wanted it more,” Magnet sophomore Lawrence Kimani said.

Warriors defeat Hawks for fifth region win

Peyton Stack, Staff
January 27, 2020
On January 26th, an unfortunate tragedy occurred. Legendary Lakers player, Kobe Bryant, and his daughter, Gianna Maria-Onore Bryant, passed away due to a helicopter crash. A pivotal moment for basketball history leaves young inspired players in mourning to remember the great legacy Bryant left behind.

Remember Mamba: Kobe Bryant

January 27, 2020
The death of 41-year old Kobe Bryant and his 13-year old daughter Gianna shocked the world upon hearing the news breaking Sunday afternoon. The two died along with seven others in a helicopter crash Sunday morning where none survived. Bryant left behind an influential mark, not only in the sports world but in the lives of fans, engaging in philanthropy and helping others throughout his life. Fans and celebrities continue to mourn the loss of a legend.

The death of Kobe Bryant sends global shockwaves 

Jessica Joachim, News Editor
January 27, 2020
NC students gathered in the arena to celebrate Hoopcoming; an event that included a fun teachers versus students basketball game and performances from NC’s Varsity basketball cheerleaders. Students showed loads of excitement as they supported the basketball team, swim team and wrestling team. The event wrapped with a performance from NC’s step team and students went home hyped for the game.

Pep rally peps up students

Jemiah Clemons, Staff
January 24, 2020
The Varsity Basketball teams for McEachern and NC line. The two teams faced off this past Friday, December 13 in a home game, which lasted from 6:00 to 7:30. Though the Warriors put up a good fight, they lost the game 57-54 after a short stint in overtime; their next game will take place this upcoming December 18 against Marietta.

Family feud: NC Varsity girls face off against McEachern Indians at Family Night game

Ashu Ebot-Tabi, Copy Editor
December 18, 2019
Prior to tipoff, NC varsity players Alex Acosta, Tyler Gorsuch and Sean Haliburton warm-up to prepare for the top-ranked Indians. Despite a trio of three-pointers from Gorsuch, the Warriors ultimately fell 79-66. The Warriors hope to get back on track with a win over the Marietta Blue Devils on Tuesday, December 17.

Warriors fall to top-ranked Indians

Peyton Stack, Staff
December 17, 2019
NC senior Azonya Austin signed with Alabama A&M on November 13, at a ceremony in the arena, surrounded by family, friends, and supporters. After playing NC basketball for the entirety of her career, Austin prepares for the transition from high school to college and reflects on what high school ball taught her. “It’s going to be a whole different atmosphere. College [basketball] is ten times harder than high school [basketball]. In high school, you just go to school go to practice and go home… [in college] my whole day will revolve around basketball, and on top of that, I have to be a student-athlete.”

Signing with A & M new beginning for Azonya Austin

Erin Grier, Archives Editor
December 10, 2019
NC’s Warrior basketball teams dressed to impress to commemorate their second home game. The boys eagerly await to play their hearts out tonight as they battle against the Cherokee Highschool Warriors. The JV basketball team starts the festivities with their match starting at four thirty. Varsity follows at seven thirty; both teams hope to see as many familiar faces in the stands as possible to encourage them to defeat their nemesis on the court. “The thrill of sharing the court with my teammates is something I look forward to every game day,” sophomore Alex Acosta said.

NC basketball game

Amber Roldan, Staff
December 3, 2019
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