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TEAMS TO KNOW 2026: North East Carolina Prep (NC)
North East Carolina Prep enters 2026 as a brand-new 1A program in Tarboro with a vision bigger than just building a team.
Head coach Zane Rowland is building from the ground up with fundamentals, development, and culture leading the way.
A first-year program to keep an eye on in North Carolina.
North East Carolina Prep enters 2026 as a brand-new 1A program in Tarboro with a vision bigger than just building a team.
Head coach Zane Rowland is building from the ground up with fundamentals, development, and culture leading the way.
A first-year program to keep an eye on in North Carolina.
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