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Published Jan 29, 2025
Junior TE D.J. Howerton relishes winning state title
Jacey Zembal  •  TheWolfpackCentral
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GREENSBORO — Junior tight end D.J. Howerton will always wake up knowing he is a state champion.

Howerton and Greensboro (N.C.) Grimsley High went 16-0 and knocked off a murderor’s row of opponents with wins over Cornelius (N.C.) Hough, reigning champion Matthews (N.C.) Weddington and then Rolesville (N.C.) High 35-23 in the NCHSAA 4A state title game.

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