It is starting to come together for Wayne Country Day on the volleyball court. The Chargers won their third game in a row and swept Wayne Christian 25-16, 25-13, 25-14 on Tuesday afternoon. Throughout the game, Wayne Country Day used its energy and skill to pressure the Eagles’ defense and reel off long multiple-point runs.…… read more »
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Wayne Country Day Completes Regular-season Sweep Of Wayne Christian (PHOTO GALLERY)
Wayne Country Day Sweeps Liberty Christian Academy On Senior Night (PHOTO GALLERY)
On senior night, Wayne Country Day found its footing early in the first set and swept Liberty Christian Academy 25-18, 25-15, 25-16. The Chargers showed their strength at the net from the very start. Jordin Whitney delivered three kills in the first set as Wayne Country Day took a 22-15 lead and quickly pulled away…… read more »
Goldsboro Strike Eagles Faceoff Against San Lee FC (PHOTO GALLERY)
The Goldsboro Strike Eagles could not complete the comeback against San Lee FC on Sunday afternoon at the Bryan Multi-Sports Complex. Down 2-1 at halftime, the Goldsboro Strike Eagles scored a goal midway through the second half to tied the game 2-2. However, San Lee responded by scoring a goal late in the second half…… read more »
Wayne Country Day Holds Off Wayne Christian (PHOTO GALLERY)
Down 5-16 in the fourth set, Wayne Country Day head coach Haleigh Wilhide sat on the edge of her seat, telling her players to settle down throughout the fourth set. They did. Wayne Country Day came back to win the fourth set. The Chargers closed out Wayne Christian 25-22, 25-21, 24-26, 25-19 on Friday evening.…… read more »
Wayne Country Day Girls’ Tennis Defeats Greenfield On Senior Night
Wayne Country Day secured a thrilling 5-4 victory over rival Greenfield on Thursday afternoon. Cady Stanley, Hannah Best, Gracyn Perry and Anna Kierski each triumphed in singles play. Annelise Boros and Lily Stanley accounted for the Chargers’ lone doubles point.… read more »
Athletes Of The Week: Nicholas Barrett
Since he could walk, Nicholas Barrett has played football, but the Eastern Wayne senior’s career really began to take off in high school when he decided to play college football. “My freshman year is when I noticed I could play at the next level,” Barrett said. On the gridiron and in the classroom, Barrett is…… read more »
Athletes Of The Week: Samantha Johnson
Samantha Johnson plays volleyball and softball at Eastern Wayne, and she demonstrates an excellent team attitude on and off the court. The Eastern Wayne senior, and this week’s Female Athlete of the Week, has made countless positive contributions to both teams. “I started playing volleyball in my sophomore year, and I played softball, my freshman,…… read more »
Greenfield Defeats Wayne Country Day In Close Match (PHOTO GALLERY)
Wayne Country Day fell to 2-6 overall after a 23-35, 25-17, 19-25, 24-26 loss to Greenfield on Thursday afternoon. Ja’Kea Brunson led the Chargers with 15 kills, while Carleigh Greiman finished the game with 10 kills. Kate Hunter dished out 34 assists. The Chargers play host to Wayne Christian on Friday. … read more »
Wayne Country Day Wins Meet Held At Lane Tree (PHOTO GALLERY)
Wayne Country Day placed first in a six-team match contested at Lane Tree Golf Club on Wednesday afternoon. The Chargers posted a three-player total of 122– seven strokes lower than runner-up O’Neal (129). Cape Fear Academy ended up third at 139, followed by St. David (145), Pungo Christian Academy (160) and Epiphany (187). Wayne Country…… read more »
Wayne Christian Volleyball Drops A Game Against Greenfield
Lauren Mitchell had nine kills and seven aces, while Lindsay Stallard dished out 11 assists, but Wayne Christian fell to Greenfield 13-25, 21-25, 25-15, 24-26 on Tuesday. Bri Verme served five aces, and Hayli Verme finished the game with six kills. Wayne Christian (2-2) will look to bounce back against John Paul II (5-0) on…… read more »
