Infielder Alex Madera Balancing Growth and Leadership for Final Season at UNC

Posted Dec 17, 2024
In an alternate world, Alex Madera could be working a 9-to-5 and commuting to the office. But in this reality, instead of settling into a traditional post-graduation routine, Madera is spending another year on the diamond, taking full advantage of his final season of college eligibility and the chance to contribute to UNC's quest for a return to Omaha. (Inside Carolina)

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