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Freshman Highsmith's 113 yards receiving, TD key UNC's victory

Associated Press

Saturday, September 19, 2009

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. -- One freshman ran with the steady confidence of being the go-to guy. The other managed a juggling 59-yard touchdown for his first collegiate catch. It turns out No. 24 North Carolina just might have some receivers after all. Erik Highsmith had six catches for 113 yards and a touchdown while Jheranie Boyd hauled in that long first-half TD Saturday to help North Carolina beat East Carolina 31-17, giving the Tar Heels their first 3-0 start in a dozen years. Ryan Houston also ...

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