Billy Strickland emerged as Rosewood’s top boys’ runner during a Carolina 1A Conference meet against North Duplin last week. Strickland ran the 5k race in 20 minutes. Strickland’s teammates Trenton Schillenger and Carl Belvins posted times of 20:38 and 20:57, respectively. Noel Rangel (21:46) emerged as North Duplin’s top runner, while Mason Best completed the…… read more »
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Cross Country: Rosewood and North Duplin Compete Carolina 1A Meet
Athletes Of The Week: Canaan Tyson
After four years of hard work, sweat, and a few tears, it is Canaan Tyson’s time to shine. The Eastern Wayne senior spent the past few seasons playing the Warriors’ junior varsity basketball team. Still, this season, Canaan is finally ready for the big spotlight that comes with playing on the varsity level. To get…… read more »
Athletes Of The Week: Macy Sauls
Senior Macy Sauls is one of six seniors on the Eastern Wayne volleyball team, and during her time on the volleyball team, the Warriors have bonded into a family on and off the court. Sauls, who started playing volleyball when she was a freshman in high school, understood that as a senior this season, she…… read more »
Volleyball: Goldsboro Completes Season Sweep Of James Kenan (PHOTO GALLERY)
Goldsboro swept James Kenan for the second straight night to remain undefeated. After sweeping the Tigers 25-16, 25-17, 25-11 on Monday, the Cougars swept James Kenan 25-16, 25-23, 25-12 on Tuesday to improve to 4-0 overall. “We saw some really good flashes, and we’re 4-0, but we could be better,” Goldsboro head coach TJ Lancaster…… read more »
C.B. Aycock’s Karlyn Ray Headed To UMO
Karlyn Ray figured her collegiate future would involve numerous hours of study since she plans to major in biomedical science. Now, she needs to schedule some time for tennis practice. The C.B. Aycock senior is leaving the tradition-rich tennis program and heading to the University of Mount Olive. On Monday, Ray signed a national letter…… read more »
Volleyball: Southern Wayne Topples Eastern Wayne (PHOTO GALLERY)
Southern Wayne bounced back from its season-opening loss against C.B. Aycock and handed county foe Eastern Wayne a 25-20, 3-25, 25-18, 25-13 loss in Eastern Carolina 3A/4A Conference action Monday evening. The victory gives the Saints their first win of the season. Southern Wayne (1-1 overall, 1-1 ECC) travels to South Central (2-0, 2-0) on…… read more »
Cross Country: C.B. Aycock Wins Eastern Carolina 3A/4A Meet (PHOTO GALLERY)
C.B. Aycock’s Todd Gardner covered the 5k trek at the Bryan Multi-Sports Complex in 19 minutes during a four-team, Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference meet Monday afternoon. Gardner’s teammates Seth Lupton (19:19), Curtin Simmons (19:27), Matthew Stoudt (20:22), Breyden Stevens (20:30) and Greyson Francisco (20:31) all finished among the top 10. C.B. Aycock scored 25 points…… read more »
Princeton’s Massey And Sutton Each Ink NLI
Good friends since they were young, Princeton seniors Gracelyn Massey and Logan Sutton each followed their hearts during their respective college recruiting campaigns. Massey will don some Barton College softball gear next spring, while Sutton is heading to Greenville to play softball at East Carolina University. Each signed a national letter of intent and officially…… read more »
Athletes Of The Week: Adam Casey
From running on a track to running through the woods, Adam Casey loves to run. The Princeton senior’s effort and attitude are two characteristics that allow him to run at a high level. Casey’s work ethic sets him apart, and he is this week’s Male Athlete of the Week. “I started running during my freshman…… read more »
Athletes Of The Week: Meredith Wooten
For anybody who has followed Princeton High School athletics over the past few years, the name Meredith Wooten rings a bell. The senior, who plays basketball, softball, and volleyball at Princeton, is a standout student-athlete, and her departure will leave a gaping hole for the Bulldogs next season. However, her leadership skills have been valuable…… read more »
