During such uncertain times, getting to play sports is a gift because these uncertain times can take away sports at any moment. So, before the start of Southern Wayne’s volleyball game against C.B. Aycock, Southern Wayne head coach Jamie Williams honored the seniors on each team for years of dedication and hard work. “Before the…… read more »
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Volleyball: C.B. Aycock Earns First Win Of The Season Against Southern Wayne (PHOTO GALLERY)
Rosewood’s Mackenzie Amodeo Headed To UNCW
A competitor who leads by example, Mackenzie Amodeo, has always wanted to play college softball. That fantasy many student-athletes hold close to their hearts became a reality for the Rosewood senior on Thursday when she signed a national letter of intent to play softball at the University of North Carolina Wilmington next season. “All of…… read more »
C.B. Aycock’s Clay Matthews Signs To Play Baseball At UMO
High School is often a joyous and challenging experience. From hanging out with friends every day, playing sports, and creating memories that will last forever, it can be difficult for a high school student to stay focused on the future. However, C.B. Aycock’s Clay Matthews has never been more focused on the future. A star…… read more »
Volleyball: Goldsboro Defeats Spring Creek In Season Opener (PHOTO GALLERY)
It has been close to eight months since public schools in North Carolina played any sports. The difficult circumstances presented by the COVID-19 pandemic made it hard to say when sports would return. Still, finally, after eight long months, public school started playing sports again in Wayne County on Wednesday. And the excitement in the…… read more »
Rosewood’s Alyssa Smothers Inks With UMO
Hard work pays off. It is a maxim used by coaches to describe student-athletes who, over four years, mature and break out of their shell in a particular sport. Rosewood’s Alyssa Smothers is a perfect example. Four years ago, the Rosewood senior was not on college coaches’ recruiting radar. However, during her time playing softball,…… read more »
Golden Falcons’ S.J. Harris Signs To Play Baseball At Belmont Abbey
Signing a national letter of intent can be a moment filled with uncertainty. Not for C.B. Aycock’s S.J. Harris, who made his college decision on Tuesday. Harris signed a national letter of intent to baseball at Belmont Abbey College. “It’s been a whirlwind of a time, but it’s amazing,” Harris said. “It has been crazy…… read more »
Rosewood’s Harris Signs NLI With UNC Pembroke
With his family by his side, Rosewood baseball standout Will Harris finally turned his dream into a reality. Harris signed his name on the dotted line, and as the ink dried, it signaled the end of one chapter and ushered in a new chapter in Harris’ playing career. The senior will take his talents to…… read more »
Athletes Of The Week: Turner Bass
C.B. Aycock senior Turner Bass is perhaps the most vocal player on the field. Whether on the sideline or on the field, Bass is always trying to fire up his teammates. Along with his charisma, Bass is blessed with incredible athleticism, a trait that has carried Bass through two sports – football and wrestling. Bass,…… read more »
Athletes Of The Week: Haley Martin
A senior leader on both the cross country and girls’ soccer team, Haley Martin has established herself as a premier student-athlete at Charles B. Aycock High School. Martin thrives not only as a player but also as a tremendous teammate and leader. Martin said she feels incredibly lucky to have played high school sports with…… read more »
UMO Athletics Announces Spring 2021 Schedules
From UMO Media Relations MOUNT OLIVE — The University of Mount Olive released the outline of the projected schedule days for the 2021 season for all Trojan sports this week. All sports will play on certain days to help combat the complexity of all UMO sponsored sports playing in the spring season. Below are the estimated days…… read more »
