Category Archives: Athlete Of The Week

A three-sport athlete, and Southern Wayne's valedictorian, Carson Daly exemplifies what it means to be a student-athlete.It does not take long for anyone who spends time around Daly to come away impre...

During an unprecedented school year, with moments of uncertainty and flashes of normalcy, high school students were still able to excel at their favorite sports.That is true for C.B. Aycock's Omar Tuc...

For Goldsboro's Peyton Wilkins, the game is not over until it is over. He is going to do whatever he can to help his team pull out the win.Wilkins, a senior captain, and standout on the Cougars baseba...

Only a sophomore, C.B. Aycock's McKenzie Millard has quickly learned to embrace the grind of being a student-athlete.Millard, who plays softball, basketball and tennis, started playing sports competit...

It is not easy to be a student-athlete who has step up and play a significant role on a varsity level as a freshman.James Rodriguez was not a typical freshman. From the day he joined the C.B. Aycock b...

One of three seniors on the Rosewood girls' soccer team this season, Morgan Haswell has helped lead the Eagles through an unpredictable season.Rosewood head coach Eddie Maldonado said he could not hav...

Jack Wisniewski has always considered himself a good swimmer, capable of working hard outside of the pool so that he can outswim people in the pool.Wisniewski, who is homeschooled and is dual-enrolled...

Brittney Butts is a versatile and talented student-athlete who does whatever it takes to help her team win.A junior, Butts has helped the Eagles have successful seasons in multiple sports.The Eagles h...

Softball is one of Gracelyn Massey's biggest passions, and it has helped create many friendships and opened a few doors.Massey has never been complacent with where she is at in her development, and sh...

Throughout her high school career, C.B. Aycock's Shawna Williams has learned that hard work pays off.For Williams, who plays softball and golf, success on the softball diamond came almost immediately,...