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By Luke DeCock | (Raleigh) News & Observer | July 5, 2009

Luke DeCock: Among Katherine Perry's prized possessions is a hat signed by the competitors at the U.S. Women's Open two years ago. She was 15 then, dazzled by her proximity to players such as her idol, Juli Inkster, and Lorena Ochoa.

One-and-done controversy still lingers | July 5, 2009
Former major-leaguer comes back to mentor | July 5, 2009
Piedmont High student climbs Mount Whitney | July 5, 2009
Eighth-grader Purvis turns heads in Raleigh | July 5, 2009
Marvin Ridge junior gets UNC offer | July 3, 2009
Lineman chooses Gamecocks after visit | June 30, 2009
South Stanly QB commits to Pirates | June 30, 2009
Notes: Tar Heels land Forestview guard | June 30, 2009
Myers Park, Catholic win state honors | June 29, 2009
Dilworth soccer camp helps youths bridge gap | June 29, 2009
Thousands attend funeral for Iowa football coach | June 29, 2009
Chapman grabs spot in U.S. event | June 29, 2009

State Games Schedule | June 23, 2009
Prep Results 06.07.09 | June 6, 2009
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Prep Results 06.02.09 | June 3, 2009
N.C. High School Championships | June 3, 2009

Eighth-grader Purvis turns heads in Raleigh

The comparisons seem inevitable. Rodney Purvis and John Wall are point guards with similar builds, enormous basketball skills, tremendous speed and leaping ability. They also both live in the same city and attract national attention.

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One-and-done controversy still lingers
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Charlotte Latin wins N.C private-school Wachovia Cup

Charlotte Latin won its fifth consecutive Wachovia Cup as the top athletic program in the N.C. In...