Terron Teander arrived at Apex as a junior in 1976 as an outsider from Cary, but quickly proved himself as a formidable force in the backfield alongside fellow Hall of Famer Larry Cross. His senior year was spectacular, rushing for 11 touchdowns and 952 yards while earning second team All-Conference honors and team MVP recognition. The highlight of his career was a dominant performance against rival Fuquay, where he scored on runs of 58 and 96 yards in a 21-0 shutout, with his father famously playing the William Tell Overture on trumpet during his touchdown runs. After graduating, Terron walked onto Duke University’s football team, earned a full scholarship, and played strong safety for five years, creating memories that last a lifetime and friendships that endure to this day.
