When Callie Thornton plays softball, she believes that whatever it takes, no matter the consequences, she will make the winning play. The North Duplin senior hits, pitches, steals bases, and dives into the dirt – working desperately to help her team win. Thornton’s tough play in the batter’s box, mixed with her dominance in the…… read more »
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Athletes Of The Week: Callie Thornton
Athletes Of The Week: Gage Outlaw
William ‘Gage’ Outlaw, to put it mildly, makes plays. This week’s Brian Allen State Farm Insurance Male Athlete of the Week plays football and baseball at North Duplin High School. The sport Outlaw first played was baseball. He started playing America’s pastime in childhood, but he wanted to switch things up as he grew older.…… read more »
Boys’ Soccer: Wayne Country Day Falls In OT (PHOTO GALLERY)
HIGH POINT – In a boys’ soccer season unlike any other, the Wayne Country Day boys’ soccer team overcame numerous obstacles to reach the N.C. Independent Schools Athletic Association 2A semifinals. And to reach the state championship game, the Chargers needed to overcome one more obstacle – Westchester Country Day. For 91 minutes, the Chargers…… read more »
Girls’ Golf: Wayne Country Day Wins State Championship
Wayne Country Day finished what it started when the N.C. Independent Schools Athletic Association girls’ golf season began earlier in the Fall. The Chargers fired a team score of 231 and captured the NCISAA Division II championship in dominating fashion on Monday afternoon at the Bryan Park Golf and Conference Center in Greensboro. After finishing…… read more »
UMO Track And Field Teams Make Mount Olive A Cleaner Place
From UMO Media Relations MOUNT OLIVE – The University of Mount Olive men’s and women’s track and field teams in a continued effort to reach out to the Mount Olive community, hit the streets for a town clean-up Saturday morning. In what has turned into an annual event, the track and field teams went from street to…… read more »
Football: Wayne Christian Rolls Over Lawrence Academy
After one quarter, Wayne Christian built a four-touchdown advantage and dominated Lawrence Academy, 56-0, in non-conference action on Friday. Quarterback Devin Nixon accounted for four touchdowns and ended the night seven of eight for 262 yards. Jayquan Curry rushed for 119 yards and two touchdowns. Shiquan Ethridge also ran in two touchdowns, while Josh Sutton…… read more »
Boys’ Soccer: Wayne Country Day Advances To NCISAA 2A Semifinals
Wayne Country Day traveled to Raleigh on Saturday and outplayed second-seeded Trinty Academy from start to finish. The Chargers toppled Trinity Academy 2-1 in the N.C. Independent Schools Athletic Association quarterfinals. Andrew Sherman and Michael Geer scored the Chargers’ goals, while Anthony Valentine logged an assist. Wayne Country Day (7-1 overall) advances to face top-seeded…… read more »
Boys’ Soccer: Wayne Country Day Advances To NCISAA 2A Quarterfinals (PHOTO GALLERY)
Thomas Gurley scored two goals, while Andrew Sherman knocked in one goal during Wayne Country Day’s thrilling 3-2 conquest of Neuse Christian Academy in the NCISAA 2A playoffs on Thursday. The Chargers (6-1 overall) advance to face Trinty Academy in the quarterfinals on Saturday.… read more »
Athletes of the Week: Devin Nixon
Building a football program is a lot like building a house, but before the house is built, the foundation must be put down. Luckily, Wayne Christian quarterback Devin Nixon is a builder. Last season, Nixon and his teammates spent the season laying down a foundation. The Eagles went 4-3-1 for the first winning season in…… read more »
Athletes Of The Week: Kendall Leigh
Wayne Christian senior Kendall Leigh is enthusiastic and hard-working by nature. She loves leading her fellow cheerleaders and celebrating every time the Eagles score a touchdown or make a big play. Since her freshman year, Leigh has blossomed into one of Wayne Christian’s top student-athletes. The senior class president is a steady contributor for Wayne…… read more »
