The 2023 high school football season officially gets underway this week as teams hit the practice field.… read more »
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High School Football Practice Gets Underway This Week
Nine UMO Athletes Recognized on the IWLCA Division II Academic Honor Roll
NORTHBOROUGH, Mass.-The Intercollegiate Women’s Lacrosse Association (IWLCA) released the 2023 NCAA Division II Academic Honor Roll and Academic Honor Squads and Conference Carolinas had 27 student-athletes and four teams honored. The IWLCA honored 401 student-athletes from 59 different institutions on the 2023 IWLCA Division II Academic Honor Roll. To be eligible for this honor, student-athletes…… read more »
Post 11 Opens Play in State Tournament With Win
BUIES CREEK – Wayne County Post 11 opened its 11th trip to the North Carolina American Legion state tournament with a 4-1 win over top-ranked Rowan County on Tuesday evening.… read more »
Smith Prepares for First Season in “Dream Job” at Rosewood
When Josh Smith envisions what his emotions will be like moments before his first game as head football coach at his alma mater, he doesn’t have to describe them, those emotions are visible right there on his face. Smith was named head football coach at Rosewood in December, after Robert Britt announced his decision to…… read more »
High School Football Game of the Week 2023
98.3 FM WGBR‘s High School Football Game of the Week is a must-see/must-hear event for avid sports fans and families. The exciting matchups feature some of the top high school teams in the region, from the thrilling touchdowns to the hard-hitting tackles. Fans can catch all the action live or tune in to 98.3 FM…… read more »
Wayne County Clinches Spot in State Tournament
KINSTON – Wayne County Post 11 clinched a spot in the North Carolina American Legion state tournament with an 8-3 win over Kinston Post 43 on Wednesday night.… read more »
Post 11 a Win Away From State Tournament
Wayne County Post 11 got one step closer to the North Carolina American Legion state tournament with a 5-0 win over Kinston Post 43 on Tuesday night.… read more »
Wayne County Looking to Make Most of Second Chance
Fuquay-Varina Post 116 finished off Wayne County Post 11 3-2 in game three of the Area I West finals on Friday night. Post 116 advances to face Pitt County Post 39 for the Area I division title. That series begins on Tuesday evening in Fuquay-Varina. As the host, Post 116 is guaranteed a spot in…… read more »
Kinston Rallies Past Red Springs
The Kinston Wingmen rallied for a 12-9 win over the Red Springs Air Force on July 11. The game was cut short after 6 ½ innings by the umpires due to injuries to the Red Springs’ roster.… read more »
Post 11 Falls in Game Two of Area I West Finals
Wayne County Post 11 fell 4-1 on Thursday night to Fuquay-Varina Post 116 in game two of the Area I West division finals. Fuquay-Varina (22-2) leads the series 2-0.… read more »
