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 she has risen up the ranks from a young freshman to a senior captain and leader for the Bulldogs. She is…… read more »
Category Archives: Athlete Of The Week
Athletes Of The Week: Gracelyn Massey
Athletes Of The Week: Shawna Williams
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, but Williams never stopped working hard to succeed on and off the field. “I just love it, I love every aspect about,” Williams said…… read more »
Athletes Of The Week: Braeden Collins
Over the past few seasons, Braeden Collins has blossomed into a standout baseball player. As a freshman at Eastern Wayne, Collins helped lead the Warriors back to playoffs for the first time in three years. Collins, who now attends Wayne Country Day, is now one of the critical pieces on a Chargers team with state…… read more »
Athletes Of The Week: Allie Lane
When Southern Wayne’s Allie Lane started playing softball when she was six years old, she was instantly hooked. Her cousin played baseball, and there was something about hitting, catching and running the bases that intrigued her, and she decided she was going to play softball in high school. “I got into from there,” Lane said.…… read more »
Athletes Of The Week: Avante George
On Monday evening against Lakewood, Rosewood’s Avante George provided the Eagles’ fans with the fireworks they have grown accustomed to over the past few seasons. After catching the second-half kickoff, George maneuvered past multiple defenders, created some separation, and flew 85 yards to the end zone. The play was a microcosm of the senior’s effect…… read more »
Athletes Of The Week: William Carter
It’s easy to look at William Carter and assume he has always been this way. As a senior, team leader, and a stellar student-athlete, Carter stands out on the Golden Falcons’ defensive line. In reality, though, Carter spent years working in and out of the classroom to reach this point. Carter never gave up on…… read more »
Athletes Of The Week: Sophia de Araujo
Sophia de Araujo watched her friends enjoyed playing on the soccer team, so she decided she wanted to get in on the fun herself. De Araujo, who also ran cross country, joined the soccer team her freshman year and immediately loved the group’s camaraderie and the friendships she quickly made. “It’s been really fun, and…… read more »
Athletes Of The Week: Benjamin Peacock
Rosewood’s Benjamin Peacock is poised for a breakout year. Peacock, who plays baseball, basketball and soccer, made significant headway as a sophomore, trained diligently in the offseason. Now, as a junior, he established himself as a leader on every team. As a freshman, he was part of the Rosewood baseball team that reached the state…… read more »
Athletes Of The Week: Anna Taylor
Switching schools can be a challenging experience, and it can take time for a student to adjust to their new surroundings. However, Anna Taylor has made the transition from Neuse Charter to Princeton without much difficulty. “It was a weird year to move, and I was a little nervous, but being involved in basketball helped…… read more »
Athletes Of The Week: Katlyn Parrish
C.B Aycock’s Katlyn Parrish is not your typical student-athlete, and the head girls’ basketball coach Randy Pate has certainly taken notice. After the Golden Falcons’ final game against Eastern Wayne on February 19th. Pate called Parrish “our Larry Bird.” Parrish appreciated the compliment and said playing for the Pate the past four years has made…… read more »
