Les Johns
Sports Reporter at 247Sports
Covers Wake Forest as publisher of Demon Deacon Digest at 247Sports & writer for Deacon Sports Xtra. Collects comics, vinyl records, sport cards & Funko Pop.
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1 week ago |
godeacs.com | Les Johns
Entering the Transfer Portal just a couple days following the Washington State Holiday Bowl loss to Syracuse, Carlos Hernandez became a coveted target for several programs, but quickly found a home at Wake Forest. "It was just about finding the best spot for me — honestly, the best fit," he said. "When I came on my visit, it felt like home already. I knew all the coaches here, the strength staff — it's the same staff. So, I felt like it was a no-brainer at that point.
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1 week ago |
247sports.com | Les Johns
The words uttered by Wake Forest Baseball coach Tom Walter in the video that went viral Monday evening were regrettable, abhorrent and unjustifiable. But that moment in time doesn't define Walter's legacy now, nor will it in the future. The homophobic slur used by Walter has long been used against gay people to bully and harrass, and has roots of both attempting to diminish and dehumanize an entire group of people.
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1 week ago |
247sports.com | Les Johns
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee -- While the numbers alone aren't overwhelming, Tennessee took advantage of the free 90s Wake Forest pitching allowed, with seven of its 11 runs…KNOXVILLE, Tennessee -- While the numbers alone aren't overwhelming, Tennessee took advantage of the free 90s Wake Forest pitching allowed, with seven of its 11 runs either being put on or advancing a base courtesy of Demon Deacon pitchers.
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2 weeks ago |
247sports.com | Les Johns
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee -- Baseball fans generally all tend to remember the big bombs, the extra-base hits and strikeouts. But more often than not, wins and losses are…KNOXVILLE, Tennessee -- Baseball fans generally all tend to remember the big bombs, the extra-base hits and strikeouts. But more often than not, wins and losses are determined in the margins — with the small things that tend to get unnoticed.
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2 weeks ago |
247sports.com | Les Johns
After a thrilling 7–6 walk-off win over host Tennessee, Wake Forest Baseball advances to Game 7 of the Knoxville Regional with a chance to move on to the Super Regionals. Head coach Tom Walter, first baseman Jack Winnay, and reliever Haiden Leffew met with the media postgame to break down the gritty victory and discuss the keys to their recent three-game surge. Opening StatementWalter: What a great college baseball game that was. Both teams played at a really high level for nine innings.
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RT @CamLemons_: Did a little summer grab bag on Wake's initial football visit weekend as well as basketball practices finally getting under…
Don't really know how you can end a Super Regional like that.
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