It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always.
They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting the historic Downtown Wake Forest Historic District gets harder without someone by their side. Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.
Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in Wake Forest, NC is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
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Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting E. Carroll Joyner Park with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local The Heritage Grille & Wine Barrel or visit Wake Forest Historical Museum, don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in Wake Forest, NC, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.
Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.
Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.
For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.
More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.
In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.
With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.
In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.
Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.
At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.
In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:
When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.
Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.
At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Wake Forest, NC understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.
If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in Wake Forest, NC 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.
March 10, 2025 Beech Bluff Bash features entertainment, activities and more Get ready to walk among the treetops, dig into community gardening and explore miles of trails at Wake County’s newest park. Celebrate the opening of Beech Bluff County Park, located at ...
March 10, 2025
Get ready to walk among the treetops, dig into community gardening and explore miles of trails at Wake County’s newest park. Celebrate the opening of Beech Bluff County Park, located at 3321 NC Highway 42 in Willow Spring, at the first ever Beech Bluff Bash on Saturday, March 15.
“This park represents a major milestone in our commitment to expanding access to outdoor recreation and preserving open space in Wake County,” said Susan Evans, chair of the Wake County Board of Commissioners. “We’re excited for the community to explore and experience this beautiful park.”
Beech Bluff Bash kicks off with an opening ceremony and ribbon cutting at 11 a.m. at the Sage Shelter. The Sage Shelter is located across from the Park Center near the open field. Join us to hear from special guests and grab a couple commemorative giveaways! Speakers include:
After the ceremony, spread out and explore the park! Grab a bite to eat at one of the food trucks, take a guided hike (registration is required), visit our exhibitors, listen to live music (bring a chair or blanket!) and take in some great agricultural demonstrations. Beech Bluff Bash wraps up at 3 p.m., but the park will remain open until 7 p.m.
Full event details are available at wake.gov/BeechBluffBash.
About Beech Bluff County Park The 300-acre Beech Bluff County Park offers a unique experience that supports the recreational needs of the growing communities nearby while strengthening the natural, cultural and historical resources of the land.
It was developed with extensive community input to ensure it meets the needs of residents and enhances their quality of life for many years to come.
Some of the many features include:
Public art is featured outside on park grounds Renewable energy sources such as solar panels and geothermal energy help power the lights and heat/cool the buildings. This marks the first time the County has combined all three in a single project.
Beech Bluff County Park was funded by the $120 million Wake County Parks, Greenways, Recreation and Open Space bond, which was approved by 68% of voters in 2018.
Residents can get updated information by following the park on Facebook at facebook.com/BeechBluffCountyPark or visiting wake.gov/Parks/BeechBluff.
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CHAPEL HILL, N.C.—The fourth-ranked North Carolina women's tennis team won its sixth match in a row, topping No. 37 Wake Forest, 4-0, in Atlantic Coast Conference action on Friday at the Chewning Tennis Center.Playing for the first time in two weeks after taking last week off from competition for spring break, the Tar Heels improved to 14-3 overall in 2025 and continue to lead the ACC standings at 5-0. The Demon Deacons dropped to 12-6, 2-3.The Tar Heels improved to 50-17 all-time against Wake Forest, inc...
CHAPEL HILL, N.C.—The fourth-ranked North Carolina women's tennis team won its sixth match in a row, topping No. 37 Wake Forest, 4-0, in Atlantic Coast Conference action on Friday at the Chewning Tennis Center.
Playing for the first time in two weeks after taking last week off from competition for spring break, the Tar Heels improved to 14-3 overall in 2025 and continue to lead the ACC standings at 5-0. The Demon Deacons dropped to 12-6, 2-3.
The Tar Heels improved to 50-17 all-time against Wake Forest, including 27-2 under head coach Brian Kalbas.
Carolina won the doubles point to start the afternoon. Carson Tanguilig and Theadora Rabman dispatched Wake's Stella Li and Anna Zhang, 6-2 in the No. 2 position. Not long thereafter, UNC's No. 3 team of Tatum Evans and Alanis Hamilton defeated the Demon Deacons' Makayla Mills and Sankavi Gonnder by a 6-2 score to give the Tar Heels a 1-0 team lead.
The Tar Heels grabbed singles wins from Hamilton at No. 4 (6-2, 6-0), the 48th-ranked Evans at No. 5 (6-2, 6-1) and Claire Hill in the clincher at No. 6 (6-3, 6-1).
Up Next • The Tar Heels will host 10th-ranked NC State Sunday at 3 p.m. at the Chewning Tennis Center.
FINAL SCORE: North Carolina 4, Wake Forest 0
Friday, March 21, 2025 Chewning Tennis Center Chapel Hill, N.C.
Match Results Doubles 1.Reese Brantmeier/Susanna Maltby vs. #64 Nevena Carton/Kady Tannenbaum, 4-3 (unfinished) 2.Carson Tanguilig/Theadora Rabman def. Stella Li/Anna Zhang, 6-2 3.Tatum Evans/Alanis Hamilton def. Makayla Mills/Sankavi Gownder, 6-2
(Order of finish: 2, 3)
Singles 1. #9 Reese Brantmeier (UNC) vs. #53 Nevena Carton (WFU) 7-6, 2-2 (unfinished) 2. #15 Theadora Rabman (UNC) vs. Anna Zhang (WFU) 7-5, 4-2 (unfinished) 3. #43 Carson Tanguilig (UNC) vs. Kady Tannenbaum (WFU) 1-6, 5-6 (unfinished) 4. Alanis Hamilton (UNC) def. Sankavi Gownder (WFU) 6-2, 6-0 5. #48 Tatum Evans (UNC) def. Stella Li (WFU) 6-2, 6-1 6. Claire Hill (UNC) def. Makayla Mills (WFU) 6-3, 6-1
(Order of finish: 4, 5, 6)
The North Carolina Tar Heels men’s basketball team plays its second game of the 2025 ACC Tournament...
The North Carolina Tar Heels men’s basketball team plays its second game of the 2025 ACC Tournament against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons on Thursday (2:30 p.m., ESPN) at Spectrum Center in Charlotte.
The fifth-seeded Tar Heels (21-12) remain projected to miss the NCAA Tournament for the second time in the last three seasons under head coach Hubert Davis. Like UNC, the Demon Deacons (21-10) enter the postseason on the wrong side of the March Madness bubble.
The Heels and Deacs haven't played in the postseason since the 2000 ACC Tournament.
UNC-WF PREDICTION: UNC basketball vs Wake Forest: Score prediction, scouting report for ACC Tournament
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This section will be updated once the game begins.
TV Channel: ESPN
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UNC vs. Wake Forest in the 2025 ACC Tournament will be broadcast on ESPN. Dave O'Brien, Cory Alexander and Angel Gray will be on the TV call from Spectrum Center. Streaming options for the game include FUBO and ESPN+. Jones Angell, Tyler Zeller, Adam Lucas and Dave Nathan will have the radio call on the Tar Heel Sports Network.
Date: Thursday, March 13
Start time: 2:30 p.m. ET
The UNC vs. Wake Forest game in the 2025 ACC Tournament starts at 2:30 p.m. ET from Spectrum Center in Charlotte.
UNC 75, Wake Forest 70: The Tar Heels aren't the same bunch that lost a close one in Winston-Salem. UNC will keep its March Madness hopes alive and burst the Demon Deacons' bubble. Wake Forest hasn't played in the semis since 2006.
Game lines and odds from BetMGM will be posted as they become available.
Spread: UNC is an 5.5-point favorite
Over/under: 148.5 points
Moneyline: UNC (-225), Wake Forest (+184)
Tournament played at Spectrum Center in Charlotte. All times Eastern.
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|CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - The Tar Heels once again return to Boshamer Stadium for a high-profile series with Wake Forest.UNC's April tour-de-North-Carolina continues with the boys from Winston-Salem. The Diamond Heels are on the tail end of a nine game stretch against teams from the Tar Heel state, eight of which will be played at home.Carolina comes into the series holding a 170-127-3 all-time advantage over the Demon Deacons and are 98-57-1 in games played in Chapel Hill, winning eight straight home series ...
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CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - The Tar Heels once again return to Boshamer Stadium for a high-profile series with Wake Forest.
UNC's April tour-de-North-Carolina continues with the boys from Winston-Salem. The Diamond Heels are on the tail end of a nine game stretch against teams from the Tar Heel state, eight of which will be played at home.
Carolina comes into the series holding a 170-127-3 all-time advantage over the Demon Deacons and are 98-57-1 in games played in Chapel Hill, winning eight straight home series dating back to 2001. The last three weekends have all gone to the Tar Heels, including clean sweeps in 2018 and 2024.
Wake got the most recent laugh though, winning 5-9 in 12 innings in the 2024 ACC tournament. The Heels have won eight of the last 10 matchups and are 35-13 since 2003.
SCHEDULE Game 1: Thursday, April 10 - 6 PM ET | ACCN | Giveaway: Hats Game 2: Saturday, April 12 - 1 PM ET | ESPN2 | Kids Take Over the Bosh Game 3: Sunday, April 13 - 1 PM ET | ACCNX
#16 North Carolina Tar Heels (25-8, 8-7 ACC) Head Coach: Scott Forbes Record at North Carolina: 178-97 (5th Season) Career Record: Same Career vs. Wake Forest: 5-2
Wake Forest Demon Deacons (24-10, 9-6 ACC) Head Coach: Tom Walter Record at Wake: 482-374-1 (16th Season) Career Record: 910-705-1 Career vs. UNC: 9-21
BROUGHT DOWN THE BURNING BIRDS ? Tyson Bass and Gavin Gallaher each hit two home runs as UNC walked out of Latham Park with a 12-10 win over Elon on Tuesday night. It was the last non-conference regular season road game of the year for the Heels. ? They are the first pair of Carolina teammates to have multiple home runs in a game this season, last accomplished by Casey Cook and Anthony Donofrio against Pitt in the 2024 ACC tourney. ? The Tar Heels had to battle back from separate two-run and four-run deficits against the fighting Phoenix but powered their way to victory behind four home runs and 11 hits. Clutch hitting was the story of the night as UNC scored nine of their runs with two outs. ? The first of Bass' long balls was Carolina's first grand slam of the season and tied the game in the 7th before Gallaher smoked his second into the pond beyond the left field fence two at-bats later to win it.
THE BEST BLUE ? North Carolina claimed a series win over bitter rivals Duke this past weekend, winning on Thursday and Saturday to push their streak to six straight series victories over the Blue Devils. ? Saturday's rubber match lasted 14 innings across 5 hours and 15 minutes, tied for the longest game in the rivalry's 312 game history. ? Alex Madera made the game ending play in both contests. First he turned a miraculous double play to put Duke away in game one before chopping a single to secure a walk-off win on Saturday. ? Jackson Van De Brake was phenomenal all weekend, batting .538 with seven hits, five RBIs, and 12 total bases including his first home run of the season. Vandy had four hits on Sunday which was the most of any single game in his college career. ? Jake Knapp picked up his sixth win of the season with a 7.0 inning, four hit and two run effort. He is the first Carolina pitcher to go 6.2 innings or more in five straight starts since Zac Gallen to begin the 2016 season.
HISTORY ON THE HILL ? Against Gardner-Webb North Carolina baseball did what it had not done yet this century, throwing a no-hitter in its run-rule 11-1 win. ? It was the program's first combined no-no since Chris Elmore and Ryan Earey kept Towson off the board in March of 1999. It's just the program's third no-hitter of any kind since at least 1978. ? UNC is now one of just three schools to have thrown a no-hitter in both baseball and softball in 2025. ? Forbes was a volunteer assistant for UNC's last no-no in 1999. It was the first time being a part of one for pitching coach Bryant Gaines. ? Folger Boaz (3.0), Olin Johnson (3.0) and Camron Seagraves (1.0) were phenomenal throughout, recording eight strikeouts and just one walk on the historic night. ? While the pitchers were busy shoving on the mound, the Carolina bats were carrying their weight to wrap this game up in seven on Tuesday night. 11 runs on 10 hits powered the Heels to their third run-rule win of the season.
ARM TALENT ? The Tar Heels' staff leads the ACC in a number of categories including ERA (3.44, 9th NCAA), strikeout-to-walk ratio (2.72, 19th NCAA), WHIP (1.19, 9th NCAA), and walks allowed per nine (3.44, 18th NCAA). ? Carolina's starters are all over the ACC leader boards, leading the conference only lists in at least six categories. ? Knapp and Haugh both sit atop the ACC in conference game ERA at 1.19 and 1.29 respectively, the only qualified pitchers under 2.00. ? UNC put up games with 17 and 14 strikeouts back-to-back twice in week two alone. The last time the team had 14+ Ks in back-to-back games more than once in the same season was 2008.
THE HAUGH HAMMER ? The Sunday starter has been phenomenal all season for the Tar Heels, racking up a whopping 48 Ks on 42.1 IP with a 1.91 ERA. ? He is second in the ACC overall in batters struck out looking (21) and third in opposing BA (.170). ? In week six, he was named both the ACC and the NCBWA Pitcher of the Week following his one-hit, complete game shutout of Boston College. ? The righty from Zebulon, N.C., held a no-hitter until the final batter, throwing a complete game 7.0 innings while racking up 11 Ks on just one walk and one hit (the final two batters of the afternoon). ? In BC's final at-bat, the hitter struck his own teammate (Haugh's lone walk) with a grounder for the final out. By the technical NCAA rules, the batter is automatically awarded a hit even though it was the final out and the game was over.
RETURN OF THE KNAPP ? The impact of the return of Jake Knapp to the Carolina starting rotation cannot be overstated. ? The Greensboro native was slated to be the Friday starter going into the 2024 season before sustaining a season-ending arm injury in the preseason. ? "Coach Knapp," as Forbes affectionately calls him, stayed locked in with the team despite his situation, attending every practice, game, and meeting. The coaching staff credits his leadership as a key factor in their run to Omaha in 2024. ? 623 days since his last appearance, the second-year captain retook the mound on opening day 2025. He threw three innings, allowing only two hits and racking up three strikeouts. ? In just his fourth appearance since the surgery, he threw his first career complete game in a career-long 7.0 inning win over Stanford. ? This year he is 6-0 (tied for the fourth most victories in the nation) in 45.2 innings thrown with 45 Ks, only 7 walks, and is holding a 1.58 ERA (6th NCAA, 2nd ACC). His K-to-BB ratio (6.43) is the 2nd best in the ACC.
THAT FISH CAN FLY ? Transfer right fielder Tyson Bass seems to be finding his footing at the Division I level. ? In the last 10 games, he leads the team with a .410 batting average on 16 hits, 7 walks, 14 RBIs, and 12 runs scored. ? His speed has been an asset all season. He has three diving catches to his name in right field while also stealing the second most bases on the team (9). ? A North Carolina Wesleyan (alma-mater of one Scott Forbes) transplant, Bass was the Bishops' all-time leader in home runs (48) and runs scored (227). ? His grand slam against Elon was the first of his baseball career at any level.
Photo by: Seth Seebaugh / Wake Forest Athletics|Share:The Demon Deacons are looking for their first series win over the Tar Heels since sweeping the three-game set in 2016.WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Fresh off a series win at No. 4 Florida State, the Wake Forest baseball team travels to Chapel Hill for its second-straight ranked ACC series, battling No. 16 North Carolina starting on Thursday, April 10 at Boshamer Stadium.Thursday's 6 p.m. first pitch will air nationally on the ACC Network w...
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The Demon Deacons are looking for their first series win over the Tar Heels since sweeping the three-game set in 2016.
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Fresh off a series win at No. 4 Florida State, the Wake Forest baseball team travels to Chapel Hill for its second-straight ranked ACC series, battling No. 16 North Carolina starting on Thursday, April 10 at Boshamer Stadium.
Thursday's 6 p.m. first pitch will air nationally on the ACC Network with Mike Monaco and Chris Burke on the call. Dean Linke and Wayne McDonnell will have the call on ACC Network Extra on Friday at 6 p.m., while Monaco and Burke will be back for the finale on ESPN2 on Saturday at 1 p.m.
For fans unable to watch, Ty Collins play-by-play broadcast is available by clicking HERE.
Stay tuned to the Demon Deacons social media accounts (@WakeBaseball) for all in-game updates and information.
Probable Pitching Matchups Thursday 6 p.m. - RHP Chris Levonas (2-0, 2.03 ERA) vs. RHP Jake Knapp (6-0, 1.58 ERA) Friday 6 p.m. - RHP Logan Lunceford (5-2, 3.72 ERA) vs. RHP Jason DeCaro (4-3, 4.69 ERA) Saturday 1 p.m. - RHP Blake Morningstar (4-0, 2.45 ERA) vs. RHP Aidan Haugh (3-2, 1.91 ERA)
Opponent History The Demon Deacons trail the all-time series by a 133-170-3 margin, and last took the series against the Tar Heels with a sweep in 2016 at The Couch. Wake Forest captured the win in an instant classic when the two teams last played, defeating the Tar Heels, 9-6, in 12 innings at the 2024 ACC Tournament.
Walk It Out Wake Forest was the best team in the country in 2023 at drawing a free 90 feet, with 424 on the season, good for 11 more than any other team. The Demon Deacons continued to draw free passes last season, with 378 to lead the ACC and rank sixth nationally in 2024. The trend has continued through the first 34 games of the 2025 season, as Wake has drawn 228 walks, ranking second in the ACC and fifth in the nation. The Deacs have drawn 10 or more free passes six times this season, and are averaging nearly eight walks per game over the last five contests.
Outgun The Opposition Since Corey Muscara joined the Deacs in 2022, Wake Forest's starting pitchers have outlasted or matched their counterparts in 158 of 221 games (71.5%). During that time frame, the Deacs are 132-25-1 (.835), going 34-9-1 in 2022, 48-4 in 2023, 32-8 in 2024, and 18-4 to this point of the 2025 campaign. On the flip side, Wake is 25-38 (.397) in the 63 games where opposing pitchers have had a longer outing.
Take A Seat Wake Forest leads the country in strikeouts with 403 on the year and is the only staff over 375 punchouts. Averaging nearly 12 strikeouts per game, 47.1% of the Demon Deacons' outs recorded have come via the K. Wake Forest has struck out 112 batters over the last 10 games. The 2025 Deacs are currently outpacing the 2024 team, which had 375 strikeouts through the first 34 games a year ago to finish the year ranked sixth in the country with 690 punchouts by almost 40. Since the start of the 2023 season, Wake Forest has 1,856 strikeouts, good for 284 more than any other ACC competitor. Nationally, the Demon Deacons rank second over this time span, trailing only LSU.
Owning Innings Four Through Seven The Demon Deacons have been dominant over the middle innings this season, outscoring opponents 176 to 59 during the fourth through the seventh. On the mound, Wake pitchers hold a 2.56 ERA during the fifth to seventh inning stretch, and opponents are hitting just .194 against the staff. At the plate, Wake has gone 191-for-569 (.320) over innings four through seven with 81 of the team's 148 extra-base hits coming during the middle innings. Most recently, Wake Forest outscored Florida State, 20-2, over the four-inning stretch during the weekend series.
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