J.B. Ricks

Raleigh

Sports Journalist & PxP/Color Commentator; Athletics Coach, Teacher/Mentor/Motivational Speaker; Father to a King: IG: https://t.co/LWTW85EIHx

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Articles

Shavit Kimchi's heavy burden

Apr 19, 2024 | spectrumlocalnews.com | J.B. Ricks

DURHAM, N.C. — What began as a childhood hobby became a teenage obsession and now a college profession. Shavit Kimchi has grown into one of the best tennis players in the country. Ranked as high as 58th by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association, she has become a key to the Blue Devils tennis program.
Duke lacrosse player is carrying on a family legacy

Mar 22, 2024 | spectrumlocalnews.com | J.B. Ricks

DURHAM, N.C. — Duke's Dyson Williams, considered one of the best lacrosse players in the nation, could have begun his professional career after being drafted No. 1 overall by Albany in last fall's National Lacrosse League draft. But Williams decided to come back for his final year of eligibility in hopes of getting the Blue Devils one step further than their national runner-up finish a year ago.
LeVelle Moton shining on and off the court

Feb 28, 2024 | spectrumlocalnews.com | J.B. Ricks

RALEIGH, N.C. – N.C. Central head coach LeVelle Moton became the school's all-time winningest coach in December. It's a milestone that could compare with his jersey going up in the rafters at McDougald-McClendon Arena, but that's not what gets his blood pumping when it comes to the game of life. Giving back to the community that raised him has always been a top motivator.