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Unbeaten Orlando Pride take on North Carolina Courage in Summer Cup battle of titans
Orlando Pride are having a magical year in the NWSL, topping the league table and remaining undefeated in 2024. But with the arrival of the NWSL x Liga MX Femenil Summer Cup, all that stability could be put to the test. The Pride will face the North Carolina Courage at WakeMed Soccer Park in a game that promises to be a real litmus test. This will be the second time these teams have met at home this season; the last match ended in a draw, where the Courage’s defense was put to the test with 21 shots and 5 on goal.
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This duel is not only a clash between two strong teams, but also a stage for some of the league’s most exciting players. Courage midfielder Ashley Sanchez and Pride striker Ally Watt are stars who have been shining brightly. Sanchez, with her ability to create play and control the midfield, and Watt, with her speed and precision in attack, are key players who will certainly influence the outcome of this match.
The Pride already had the upper hand in the first meeting between the teams this year, winning 4-1, with two goals from Barbra Banda, as well as strikes from Ally Watt and Julie Doyle. In the second meeting, the game ended in a goalless draw at WakeMed Soccer Park. The draw marked the first time this season that the Courage had dropped points at home, which goes to show how hard-fought and unpredictable these matches can be. For the Pride, the challenge now is to maintain their unbeaten run despite the absence of several players called up for the Paris 2024 Olympics.
The Pride are without no fewer than eight players due to international commitments, including Brazilian stars Adriana, Rafaelle, Angelina and captain Marta, as well as Zambians Grace Chanda and Barbra Banda. Defender Emily Sams, initially called up to the USA squad, has been added as an alternative for the Olympics due to injury. Goalkeeper Anna Moorhouse also returns from her first call-up to the England squad, after taking part in qualification for the Women’s European Championship 2025.
Despite these absences, Orlando Pride have reason to be confident. Their recent victory over Kansas City Current, who were also unbeaten, shows the resilience and depth of their squad. In this match, despite being down a player due to Carrie Lawrence’s dismissal, the Pride managed to hold on, with Anna Moorhouse’s saves standing out, as she equaled her season record with seven saves.
In addition, the Pride signed four new players before the Summer Cup. Cori Dyke, Viviana Villacorta, Summer Yates and Ally Watt renewed their contracts until 2025, with an option for 2026. Dyke, in her debut season, has already made 11 appearances. Villacorta is recovering from an injury that ended her previous season, while Yates scored four goals in 2024, making her the team’s third top scorer. Watt, with 15 appearances and two goals, is another vital cog in the team.
The Summer Cup is a historic milestone, bringing together 14 teams from the NWSL and six from the LIGA MX Femenil in a 33-match tournament. Group E, which includes Orlando Pride and North Carolina Courage, promises to be one of the most competitive. The Olympic absentees balance the forces, making each game unpredictable. For the Courage, the situation is no different. Players like Casey Murphy (USA), Kerolin Nicoli (Brazil), Sydney Collins (Canada), Feli Rauch (Germany) and Cortnee Vine (Australia) will also be absent, competing in Paris.
The Courage come into the Olympic break in good form, with a run of three straight wins and points in their last four games, including a scoreless draw against the Pride. With a record of 8-7-1 on the season, they show that they can be tough opponents, even without their key players.
So what can we expect from this match? An intense battle, no doubt about it. The Pride are looking to maintain their unbeaten run and prove that they can overcome adversity, while the Courage want to seize the opportunity to break that streak and consolidate their momentum. With so much talent on the pitch and so many stories of overcoming, this match promises to be a spectacle not to be missed. Get ready, because the Summer Cup has only just begun and emotions are already running high. Who will come out on top? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain: women’s soccer has never been so vibrant and competitive.
Less than two weeks after losing its head coach to Duke University, a North Carolina high school football program has been promoted from within.
Kevin Reddick will become the new head coach at Rolesville High School, replacing Ranier Rackley, who became the Director of Player Development at Duke University.
News of the decision was first reported by High School OT.
Reddick was the defensive coordinator for the Rams for the past three seasons, helping the team win 25 games during that run. Last year, Rolesville allowed just under 15 points per game with Reddick in charge of the defense.
North Carolina High School Promotes Defensive Coordinator To Head Coach
Rolesville finished 9-4 last season under Rackley and Reddick.
Reddick is a graduate of New Bern High School, helping the Bears capture the 2007 Class 4AA North Carolina High School Athletic Association State Football championship. He was tabbed the most valuable player of that title game as a sophomore fullback after scoring two touchdowns in a 28-17 victory over Independence.
At New Bern, Reddick earned conference defensive player of the year honors and was all-state at lineback as a senior after recording 189 tackles, eight quarterback sacks, six forced fumbles and four blocked punts. He also ran for over 160 yards and scored six touchdowns.
Kevin Reddick Was College Standout, Had NFL Career Before Becoming Coach
Following his high school career, Reddick signed with North Carolina as a four-star prospect, earning first team all-ACC honors as a senior. He also had offers from North Carolina State, Virginia and Clemson.
With the Tar Heels, Reddick played in 50 games, recording 275 tackles, including 36 for loss, with 8.5 quarterback sacks, two interceptions and two forced fumbles.
Reddick signed with the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted rookie free agent, and also had stints with the San Diego Chargers, Carolina Panthers and Buffalo Bills.
Rolesville reached the North Carolina High School Athletic Association State Football championship game with Reddick on the coaching staff and the third round this past season.
Rolesville Returns Top Rusher, Several Other Key Players
The Rams will be replacing starting quarterback Kaleb Williams, who had almost 2,500 yards passing and 22 touchdowns, as freshman Chase Williams was 8-for-8 for 98 yards with a touchdown in three games.
They will have top running back Amir Brown back, as he ran for 1,374 yards with 22 touchdowns and six games of 100 yards rushing as a junior. He also had 13 receptions for 106 yards and another TD.
Anthony Roberts is another key player back, as he caught 35 passes for 656 yards and nine TDs. Top tacklers Jayden Broadie, Javon Campbell, Genesis Allen and Keonte Sutton are all set to return, as well.
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At least two people are dead and “several” others are injured after a “planned fight” at a North Carolina park escalated into a mass shooting, authorities said.
Police have identified several victims and suspects after Monday’s shooting at Leinbach Park near Jefferson Middle School, according to the Winston-Salem Police Department.
Authorities confirmed there were multiple victims in the shooting, but did not provide an exact number. The suspects were still at large over two hours later.
Officers were called to the park just before 10 a.m. after reports of a fight, which then escalated into multiple people shooting each other.
Area schools are not in lockdown, and classes are operating as normal, police said.
“Due to the number of people involved, efforts are ongoing to account for everyone. At this time, some of those involved in the incident are juveniles,” police said.
According to local news station WFMY, at least three people were taken to the hospital. Officials have not shared their conditions.
Police said the shooting was an isolated incident and remains under investigation.
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The NC Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at Sunday, April 19, 2026 results for each game:
Winning Pick 3 numbers from April 19 drawing
Day: 6-2-0, Fireball: 6
Evening: 4-1-7, Fireball: 5
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 4 numbers from April 19 drawing
Day: 7-6-9-4, Fireball: 4
Evening: 8-1-5-6, Fireball: 6
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash 5 numbers from April 19 drawing
02-21-32-35-37
Check Cash 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Double Play numbers from April 19 drawing
18-26-27-31-42
Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from April 19 drawing
32-42-52-53-55, Bonus: 05
Check Millionaire for Life payouts and previous drawings here.
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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
All North Carolina Lottery retailers will redeem prizes up to $599.
For prizes over $599, winners can submit winning tickets through the mail or in person at North Carolina Lottery Offices. By mail, send a prize claim form, your signed lottery ticket, copies of a government-issued photo ID and social security card to: North Carolina Education Lottery, P.O. Box 41606, Raleigh, NC 27629. Prize claims less than $600 do not require copies of photo ID or a social security card.
To submit in person, sign the back of your ticket, fill out a prize claim form and deliver the form, along with your signed lottery ticket and government-issued photo ID and social security card to any of these locations:
- Asheville Regional Office & Claim Center: 16-G Regent Park Blvd., Asheville, NC 28806, 877-625-6886 press #1. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. This office can cash prizes up to $99,999.
- Greensboro Regional Office & Claim Center: 20A Oak Branch Drive, Greensboro, NC 27407, 877-625-6886 press #2. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. This office can cash prizes up to $99,999.
- Charlotte Regional Office & Claim Center: 5029-A West W. T. Harris Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28269-1861, 877-625-6886 press #3. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. This office can cash prizes up to $99,999.
- NC Lottery Headquarters: Raleigh Claim Center & Regional Office, 2728 Capital Blvd., Suite 144, Raleigh, NC 27604, 877-625-6886 press #4. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. This office can cash prizes of any amount.
- Greenville Regional Office & Claim Center: 2790 Dickinson Avenue, Suite A, Greenville, NC 27834, 877-625-6886 press #5. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. This office can cash prizes up to $99,999.
- Wilmington Regional Office & Claim Center: 123 North Cardinal Drive Extension, Suite 140, Wilmington, NC 28405, 877-625-6886 press #6. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. This office can cash prizes up to $99,999.
Check previous winning numbers and payouts at https://nclottery.com/.
When are the North Carolina Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 10:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 11 p.m. Tuesday and Friday.
- Lucky for Life: 10:38 p.m. daily.
- Pick 3, 4: 3:00 p.m. and 11:22 p.m. daily.
- Cash 5: 11:22 p.m. daily.
- Millionaire for Life: 11:15 p.m. daily.
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