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The Perfect Pairing: Gary Ellington Announces His Return to Weddington

Sometimes life has a unique way of determining fate. We've all had situations where we go down the winding path of possibilities and ultimately return where we belong'only to realize the sheen and luster were visible the whole time. After paving a legacy as the head coach at Weddington High School, Gary Ellington decided to join the college ranks (detailed here). Although North Carolina high...

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Weddington, ” A team of Destiny'”

Last year, Weddington, won its first ever state championship going a perfect 18-0, winning the NCHSAA 3A State Championship. Coached by Gary Ellington, Weddington moved from the 3A classification to the 4A classification. While we had Weddington has a 'team to watch' in our pre-season predictions, we would be foolish to say we expected them to be 30-0 and advancing to the NCHSAA 4A State...

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COACH’S CORNER: Weddington HC Gary Ellington Takes Us Through HIS Journey to Becoming a Head Coach!

Born and raised in North Carolina, Gary Ellington knew he wanted to be a coach early on in his life. He has had an interesting road to where he is today but he now sits as the head coach at Weddington. He discusses the long road with Phenom Hoops founder Rick Lewis, along with what has been some of his biggest takeaways and life lessons he has learned.

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