Eastern N.C. flavor infuses matchup
Posted Sep 28, 2010
For an Eastern North Carolina sports fan, this game features a who’s who of former high school stars for both ECU and UNC. Wide receivers Erik Highsmith for the Tar Heels and Mike Price for East Carolina battled for West Craven and New Bern respectfully. Pirate wide receiver Joe Womack and North Carolina defensive lineman Donte Paige-Moss were teammates at Northside High School in Jacksonville.
(Bonesville.net)
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