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 competitively at a young age, and now, a few years later, she is a crucial piece on all three teams. “My main sport is probably softball, but…… read more »
Category Archives: Athlete Of The Week
Athletes Of The Week: McKenzie Millard
Athletes Of The Week: Walter Lopez-Hernandez
Walter Lopez-Hernandez gravitated toward football during his sophomore of high school. He was drawn to playing football after watching the 2017 North Duplin football team reach the state title game. “My freshman year, I saw the football team go to states, and I thought it’d be really fun. A lot of my friends encouraged me,…… read more »
Athletes Of The Week: Ivy Cashwell
Ivy Cashwell has been playing softball for most of her life. She had many family members play softball, and Cashwell knew she wanted to play softball in high school. When she got to North Duplin, Cashwell was immediately blown away by the welcoming and supportive nature of everyone on the team. “Softball has always been…… read more »
Athletes Of The Week: James Rodriguez
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 boys’ tennis team, he was mentally and physically prepared for a significant role on the team.…… read more »
Athletes Of The Week: Morgan Haswell
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 have asked for a better group of seniors this season, and he was impressed by Haswell’s rare mix of grace and tenacity. “You…… read more »
Athletes Of The Week: Bryson Brock
Faith Christian’s Bryson Brock has had to overcome a lot to get back on the baseball field. Four games into his sophomore season, Brock broke his ankle sliding into home plate, which forced him to miss the rest of the season. After a six-month recovery, Brock made it back onto the field for his junior…… read more »
Athletes Of The Week: Madison Morgan
After missing most of her freshman season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Madison Morgan has burst onto the varsity scene as a sophomore for the C.B. Aycock girls’ soccer team. Morgan, who started playing soccer when she was four years old, is soft-spoken and lets her consistency, easy-to-spot skill, and game speak do the talking.…… read more »
Athletes Of The Week: Jack Wisniewski
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 at Wayne Community College, is one of the top swimmers in Wayne County, but he is always trying to become a faster…… read more »
Athletes Of The Week: Brittney Butts
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 had a 15-4 overall record on the basketball court and reached the third round of the NCISAA 1A playoffs. Butts did it…… read more »
Athletes Of The Week: Logan Merritt
During his four years at Rosewood High School, Logan Merritt has been instrumental in helping the football team and baseball team reach new heights. Merritt established herself as a staple and catalyst on both teams, and he has worked hard to get to where he is now. “I’ve just stuck with it,” Merritt said. Merritt…… read more »
