Wayne Country Day held off Thales Academy and advanced into the second round of the N.C. Independent School Athletic Association 2A state volleyball playoffs with a 25-12, 25-20, 21-25, 25-18 victory on Tuesday afternoon. Wayne Country Day travels to top-seeded Freedom Christian Academy on Thursday. “I’m proud of them, and we’re excited for Thursday,” Wayne…… read more »
Category Archives: Sports
Volleyball: Wayne Country Day Eliminates Thales Academy In NCISAA 2A Playoffs (PHOTO GALLERY)
Cross Country: Wayne Country Day Girls Win CPIC Championship (PHOTO GALLERY)
Hannah Best turned in a first-place time of 23 minutes, 39 seconds, and helped Wayne Country Day edge Wayne Christian and John Paul II in the girls’ CPIC championship cross country meet contested Monday afternoon at Wayne Country Day. After the meet, Best was named Coastal Plains Independent Conference Runner of the Year. “It feels…… read more »
Looking Back On The 2008 Mount Olive Baseball National Championship
From UMO Media Relations MOUNT OLIVE – Prior to 2008, the small town of Mount Olive, North Carolina (population 4,589) was known primarily as the home of the Mt. Olive Pickle Company, the largest independent purveyor of pickled cucumbers in the United States. The University of Mount Olive baseball team dramatically changed that narrative in 2008.…… read more »
Bitzenhofer Wins First Wayne County Amateur Title (PHOTO GALLERY)
On Sunday afternoon, Chris Bitzenhofer shot a 74 in the third round of the Wayne County Men’s Amateur and clinched his first-ever Wayne County Men’s Amateur Open Division championship at Walnut Creek Country Club. Bitzenhofer posted a three-day score of 216 to win the championship, and Bitzenhofer had to overcome a three-stroke deficit in the…… read more »
Football: Wayne Christian Flies Over Community Christian
Playing in its first football game in 290 days, the Wayne Christian football team was more than ready for its season opener against Community Christian. The Eagles were dominant in all phases of the game as they flew over Community Christian 70-36 on Friday evening. Wayne Christian head coach Luis Miranda said he was proud…… read more »
Athletes Of The Week: Abbey Thomas
C.B. Aycock’s Abbey Thomas is the definition of a student-athlete. The senior, who plays volleyball, softball, and basketball, knows what it takes to be a successful student-athlete. For her dedication, she is this week’s Brian Allen State Farm Insurance Female Athlete of the Week. No matter what sport Thomas is playing, she is usually one…… read more »
Athletes Of The Week: Clay Matthews
For the past few seasons, Clay Matthews has dominated the athletics scene around Charles B. Aycock High School. The senior is a standout student-athlete on the football and baseball teams. As the Golden Falcons’ quarterback, Matthews has helped the Golden Falcons reach new heights, and he is this week’s Brian Allen State Farm Insurance Male…… read more »
Wayne Country Dominates Epiphany On Senior Night (PHOTO GALLERY)
On senior night, the Wayne Country Day boys’ soccer team came out on fire. Three different players found the back of the net in a 6-0 triumph against Epiphany. Max Young supplied three goals for the Chargers, while Thomas Gurley scored two goals. Braxton Rose contributed a goal. Wayne Country Day logged its fourth shutout…… read more »
Mount Olive And Town Of Cary Awarded NCAA II Baseball National Championship Through 2026
From UMO Media Relations INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana — The University of Mount Olive and the Town of Cary have been selected to host the NCAA Division II Baseball National Championship from 2023-2026 in Cary, N.C., it was announced Wednesday by the NCAA. Mount Olive and the Town of Cary have co-hosted the NCAA II Baseball National Championship in…… read more »
Conference Carolinas Unveils Plans For Its Traditional Fall Championships In The Spring Of 2021
From UMO Media Relations GREENVILLE, SC. – Conference Carolinas has unveiled its plans for its traditional fall championships in the spring of 2021. “We are excited to officially unveil our plans for the spring of 2021 for our fall sports,” Commissioner Chris Colvin said. “I cannot thank all of our Directors of Athletics and the head…… read more »
