{"id":119920,"date":"2026-02-21T15:21:12","date_gmt":"2026-02-21T15:21:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/119920\/"},"modified":"2026-02-21T15:21:12","modified_gmt":"2026-02-21T15:21:12","slug":"reading-rb-justice-hardy-sets-unc-wvu-official-visits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/119920\/","title":{"rendered":"Reading RB Justice Hardy Sets UNC, WVU Official Visits"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Published on Feb. 17, 2026<\/p>\n<p class=\"submission-link-wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.nationaltoday.com\/news?location=Reading%2C+PA&amp;city=Reading&amp;type=Update+Existing+Story&amp;headline=Reading+RB+Justice+Hardy+Sets+UNC%2C+WVU+Official+Visits&amp;page=https%3A%2F%2Fnationaltoday.com%2Fus%2Fpa%2Freading%2Fnews%2F2026%2F02%2F17%2Freading-rb-justice-hardy-sets-unc-wvu-official-visits%2F\" class=\"submission-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Got story updates? Submit your updates here. \u203a<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Justice Hardy, a 5-foot-10, 185-pound running back from Reading, Pennsylvania, has scheduled official visits to both North Carolina and West Virginia after recently receiving an offer from the Tar Heels and visiting the Mountaineers in late January. Hardy, who has an already scheduled official visit to Duke, is quickly filling up his June visit schedule as he weighs his options for the next step in his football career.<\/p>\n<p>      Why it matters<\/p>\n<p>Hardy is a highly sought-after recruit, and his decision on where to play college football will have a significant impact on the future of the programs he is considering. North Carolina and West Virginia are both hoping to land the talented running back to bolster their rosters for the upcoming seasons.<\/p>\n<p>            The details<\/p>\n<p>Hardy, who plays for Reading&#8217;s Wilson High School, received an offer from North Carolina last week and visited West Virginia in late January after getting an offer from the Mountaineers. The 5-foot-10, 185-pound running back has now set official visits to both programs in June, in addition to his already scheduled official visit to Duke.<\/p>\n<p>      Hardy received a scholarship offer from North Carolina last week.Hardy visited West Virginia in late January after receiving an offer from the Mountaineers.Hardy has scheduled official visits to North Carolina and West Virginia in June.Hardy also has an already scheduled official visit to Duke.<br \/>\n        The players<\/p>\n<p>        Justice Hardy<\/p>\n<p>A 5-foot-10, 185-pound running back from Reading, Pennsylvania, who is a highly sought-after recruit.<\/p>\n<p>North Carolina<\/p>\n<p>A Division I college football program that recently offered a scholarship to Justice Hardy.<\/p>\n<p>West Virginia<\/p>\n<p>A Division I college football program that offered a scholarship to Justice Hardy and hosted him for an official visit in late January.<\/p>\n<p>Duke<\/p>\n<p>A Division I college football program that Justice Hardy has an already scheduled official visit with.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.nationaltoday.com\/news?location=Reading%2C+PA&amp;city=Reading&amp;type=Upload+Story+Photos&amp;headline=Reading+RB+Justice+Hardy+Sets+UNC%2C+WVU+Official+Visits&amp;page=https%3A%2F%2Fnationaltoday.com%2Fus%2Fpa%2Freading%2Fnews%2F2026%2F02%2F17%2Freading-rb-justice-hardy-sets-unc-wvu-official-visits%2F\" class=\"submission-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Got photos? Submit your photos here. \u203a<\/a><br \/>\n            What they\u2019re saying<\/p>\n<p class=\"news-quote-quote\">\u201cJustice Hardy&#8217;s June visit schedule is filling up quickly.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"news-quote-cite\">\u2014 Brian Dohn, Author (247sports.com)<\/p>\n<p>            What\u2019s next<\/p>\n<p>Hardy will take his official visits to North Carolina and West Virginia in June, as well as his previously scheduled visit to Duke, as he continues to evaluate his college options.<\/p>\n<p>        The takeaway<\/p>\n<p>Hardy&#8217;s recruitment has gained significant momentum, with North Carolina and West Virginia both making strong pushes to land the talented running back. His upcoming official visits will be crucial in determining where he ultimately decides to continue his football career.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Published on Feb. 17, 2026 Got story updates? 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