When North Duplin’s Kyle Holland earned his spot on the varsity baseball as a freshman, the short-term excitement was palpable. He was eager to play alongside upperclassmen and make his presence felt right away. However, he quickly learned there were more long-term benefits to making varsity as a freshman. It was not just the prestige…… read more »
Category Archives: Athlete Of The Week
Athletes Of The Week: Kyle Holland
Athletes Of The Week: Mary Archibald
Pinpointing a sport that epitomizes what Mary Archibald, who plays basketball, softball and golf, means to Goldsboro is difficult because they all accurately encapsulate her prowess. In all three sports the senior plays, her consistency sets her apart. Archibald’s leadership, tenacity and skill are on display in every game. “My main sport is basketball,” Archibald…… read more »
Athletes Of The Week J.J. Murray
It is the end of another hectic basketball season, and Eastern Wayne’s J.J. Murray does not have much time to stop and catch his breath. The senior is jumping from basketball straight into football, which started this week. Last season, Murray rushed for over 1,000 yards and nine touchdowns. He averaged 104.3 yards per game.…… read more »
Athletes Of The Week: Emily Williams
In Spring Creek’s Emily Williams opinion, there is nothing quite as exhilarating as playing basketball with her teammates and playing as hard as she possibly can. Williams, who is only a freshman, has already blossomed into a leader and key contributor for the Gators as her high school career started. “I have a sibling that…… read more »
Athletes Of The Week: Carlos Raven
During his time playing basketball at Wayne Country Day, Carlos Raven started to believe that he belonged on the basketball court. Of course, he always did belong, but he had to convince himself, and his performances the past three seasons have helped him understand that he could carve out his own path in the sport.…… read more »
Athletes Of The Week: Ty’Lisha Maye
Before basketball season started, Southern Wayne’s Ty’Lisha Maye knew she had to work as hard as possible to make sure she made the most of his last year with the Saints. Maye, who joined the varsity team as a freshman, hoped that the hard work would allow her and her teammates to have a successful…… read more »
Athletes Of The Week: Noah Hancock
Often in sports, players with either incredible talent or a tremendous work ethic do well. Either their natural ability or strong desire to be the best launches them to solid success. But when that authentic gift and that genuine relentlessness are paired together, that’s when truly impressive student-athletes are born. In the case of Goldsboro…… read more »
Athletes Of The Week: Leonna Nelson
A three-sport athlete at Princeton High School, Leonna Nelson, is the epitome of a teammate. The senior, who plays softball, basketball and volleyball, brings a laser-like focus to every sport she plays, and it is a perfect example of why she is such an integral part of the Bulldogs’ success. Softball is her primary sport,…… read more »
Athletes Of The Week: Roderick Benjamin
During his time at Rosewood High School, Roderick Benjamin has had a steady stream of impressive performances on the basketball court. Still, perhaps the best impressive thing about the senior is his leadership. When the Eagles are playing, Benjamin leads the Eagles with his impeccable technique and impressive composure. Several players contribute to a good…… read more »
Athletes Of The Week: Tyrese Whitley
Early in his basketball career, when Tyrese Whitley missed a couple of shots, he was sometimes hesitant to shoot the next time he got the ball. Now a senior at Princeton High School, Whitley has evolved as a player, and his shot has become even purer over the years. Now, whether he is 9 for…… read more »
