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In above photo: Blue Devils Coach Josh Crippen and Hanes Hosiery Director Coach Art Blevins show The Blue Devils.  (submitted photo)

Deacons top Tar Heels in Summer League Basketball opener

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Da’Mon Stokes drilled in 13 points, while Jalen Barkley added 8 more to lead the Deacons to a thrilling 28-24 win over the Tar Heels in a packed gym at Hanes Hosiery for the summer league season opener for ages 6 to 10.

Other standouts for the Deacons were Legend Edwards, Aquavis Hickman and Noah Bethea.

The Tar Heels were led by Damen “DJ” Pegues, who thrilled the crowd with his outstanding play by scoring 17 points.

Other Tar Heels standouts were Zion Fant and Mitrend Curry.

Blue Devils versus Wolfpack

In another exciting 6-10 age group game, the Blue Devils nipped the Wolfpack 23-22 in a game that had the crowd on its feet.

Wesley Deloatch and Jeffrey Ebert combined for a total of 14 points, while the Mitchell brothers (Antwan and Zanni) scored 8 points to get their team ahead.

Other standouts for the Blue Devils were Tira Sims and Ethan Bailey.

The Wolfpack was led by Evan Dunlap and Corey Simons, combining for 11 points, while Isaiah Rogers and Ian Coleman combined for 9 points to help their team.

Other amazing players were Jayshon Reed, Jadyn Coleman, Caleb Jones and Micaah O’Neal.

Hanes Hosiery Director Coach Art Blevins said he is again very happy with the turnout this summer.

Over 100 kids are participating in two leagues, the 6-10 year olds and the 11-15 year olds.