Sports Lovers are you thinking of relocating to Wilmington NC? It's good to know that you won't have to leave your favorite spectator sports behind!

 

 Sports mania is alive and vibrant in the Wilmington NC area, and although the teams and the size of the crowds may be different, the enthusiasm and team spirit remain! Here's a guide to what you can expect as a Cape Fear Sports Spectator

 

                                                                                                   

                                                                

 

                                                   Wilmington NC Spectator Sports

 

  • BASKETBALL

 

The Wilmington Sea Dawgs of the ABA League has its home games in the Schwartz Center at Cape Fear Community College. Wilmingtonians are thrilled with the new addition of this pro team to the community! 

 

 

 

 

 

  • BASEBALL

 

The Sharks Wilmington’s own semi-pro baseball team are in their season 12. Opening game is the May 28 this year. Games are played at the Legion Stadium Sports Center.

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • SOCCER


Soccer is alive and well in Wilmington NC, our own pro league is in its 12th year. The fan base grows every year. Wilmington Hammerheads soccer team games are fun for the whole family and feature crowd participation contest at all home games Hammerheads soccer team is a member of the United Soccer Leagues Second Division.

 

 

 

 

 

  • COLLEGE SPORTS

UNCW Sports

 UNCW Seahawks Men’s & Women’s Basketball rock! They are on a winning streak...Games at the Trask Coliseum. Read the latest on UNCW Mens Seahawk Basketball

Seahawks Baseball fans were thrilled with their recent winning seasons! Games at Brooks Field. The Seahawks Swim Team had a record year last year.

 UNCW has a full roster of Sports including Golf, Volleyball, Track & Field, Tennis. The Seahawks Swim Team had a phenomenal record year last year. Catch the action at UNCW.

 

CAPE FEAR COMMUNITY COLLEGE

CFCC Mens Basketball team is hot. For the 6th year in a row it is a contender in the Conference Playoffs. Womens Sports Teams at CFCC  include Golf, Volleyball, Soccer.  Men also compete in Soccer and Golf.

 

 

  • WILMINGTON NC HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS

 

Our town has some awesome high school sports teams with raving fans. The Locals went wild this year when Wilmington's Hoggard High School Football Team won the NC State Football Championship!  read: MISSION ACCOMPLISHED - HOGGARD WINS STATE CHAMPIONSHIP!  

 

High School Basketball is a big draw here in Wilmington the home town of Michael Jordan who led his Laney High School the Alma Mater to many wins. Laney is still a formidable contender. The Laney Girls basketball team is competing in the Conference Championship for the 6th year in a row. Hoggard and New Hanover finished right behind the Lady Bucs in the regular season standings and will certainly be formidable foes.

 

The Wildcats New Hanover Boys Basketball team has won 13 Conference Championships and is entering this years conference play on-top was top.  Laney or Ashley High School are also competing in the first round play.

 

There is so much more going on in our local sports scene. Check out the Cape Fear Sports Report  for all the latest Local Sports News and Events

 

PLAY BALL!

 

by Ginger Sala, Broker, Realtor®, ASP  Wilmington NC Real Estate & Relocation Specialist  serving the beautiful Coastal NC areas of Wilmington , Hampstead, Wrightsville Beach, Carolina & Kure Beach & Leland NC. 


 

4 Comments on Wilmington NC: The Sporting Life for Spectators!

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Hi Ginger & Roger! You make a great case for Wilmington! I've never spent a lot of time there but love that area of North Carolina. (My brother has a beach home at Topsail Beach.) We've always enjoyed Wilmington when we have been in that area. Seems like there is lots going on! Mary
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Sports at all levels and all kinds are huge here in North Carolina. This is a great list for your community! BTW, the check is in the mail!
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Ginger & Roger, Sounds like you have all different types of sports there for the sports enthusiast.  Good info to know.

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This is a great post for newcomers to know what sports are available in Wilmington. Good job!
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