Southern Wayne won its 17th game in a row by dominating South Johnston 58-28 on Tuesday. Nevaeh Hines-Bass led the Saints with a game-high with 15 points, Ta’Niyah Glaspie had 11 points, while Elaina Laine and Jamaiya Bass scored 7 points. Laci Capri contributed 5 points. Southern Wayne also honored their seven seniors – Capri,…… read more »
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Girls Basketball: Southern Wayne Enjoys Senior Night
Boys Basketball: Faison Scores 41, Goldsboro Charges Past Princeton (PHOTO GALLERY)
With its 84-53 victory against Princeton on Tuesday evening, Goldsboro put itself firmly in the driver’s seat of the Neuse Six 2A Conference. “We’re gelling, and I challenge the guys every game to learn from the previous game, and we watch film and talk, and we just work on things that we need to get…… read more »
Girls Basketball: Princeton Holds Back Goldsboro (PHOTO GALLERY)
Anna Taylor scored 14 points and Princeton defeated Goldsboro 51-49 on Tuesday evening. Kaydon Roberson contributed 11 points, while Hannah Goudy added 10 points for the Bulldogs, who improved their record to 9-4 overall and 4-2 in Neuse Six 2A Conference play. Goldsboro (3-11. 2-4) was led by Kaila Bell, who finished with a game-high…… read more »
C.B. Aycock’s Thompson Signs Letter Of Intent With UMO
Surrounded by family, friends, teammates and coaches, Colby Thompson recently signed a national letter of intent to play soccer at the University of Mount Olive next fall. “It feels good, and it’s a dream come true,” Thompson said. “It’s cool to see all of the blood, sweat, and tears finally pay off.” Thompson first connected…… read more »
Girls Basketball: Wayne Christian Gets Past Rocky Mount Academy (PHOTO GALLERY)
Ella Fox paced Wayne Christian with 20 points, Brianna Verme contributed 16 points and Hayli Verme supplied 12 points during the Eagles’ 42-36 victory against Rocky Mount Academy on Monda evening. With the win, the Eagles improve to 13-2 overall and have won 12 of their past 13 games. Wayne Christian next hosts Wilson Christian…… read more »
Boys Basketball: Rocky Mount Academy Upends Wayne Christian (PHOTO GALLERY)
Rayshawn Boston scored a team-high 27 points, but his strong effort was not enough as the Eagles fell to Rocky Mount Academy 81-62 on Monday evening. Jayquan Curry and Shiquan Etheridge finished with eight points apiece, while Connor Batts had nine points. The Eagles fell to 12-7 overall. They will look to bounce back tonight…… read more »
College Baseball: UMO Ranked 13th In NCBWA Preseason Poll
MOUNT OLIVE — The 2022 UMO Baseball season is nearly here, and accolades are already coming in for the Trojans. The University of Mount Olive enters the spring season ranked No. 13 in the county according to the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA). UMO was also ranked second in the Southeast Regional poll, placing the Trojans…… read more »
Girls Basketball: Eastern Wayne Is Too Much For Spring Creek (PHOTO GALLERY)
Fresh off a thrilling 47-46 win against Goldsboro on Tuesday, Eastern Wayne won its second game in a row by defeating Spring Creek 64-29 on Thursday. The Warriors improved their record to 8-7 overall and 3-1 in Neuse Six 2A Conference play, while Spring Creek fell to 5-11 overall and 0-5 in conference action. Spring…… read more »
Athlete Of The Week: Ta’Korrie Faison
It is safe to say that all of the hard work Ta’Korrie Faison put in has paid off. Faison is scoring 25 points, 15.1 rebounds and 3.4 blocks per game. Over the past five games, Faison has taken his game to another level by averaging 31.4 points and 16 rebounds per game. The Cougars are…… read more »
Boys Basketball: Wayne Christian Celebrates Senior Night (PHOTO GALLERY)
Wayne Christian got to celebrate senior night with a big win against Liberty Christian Academy on Thursday evening. The Eagles controlled the game from the opening tip and defeated the Heat 78-40 in Coastal Plains Independent 2A Conference play. “It’s senior night, and we have eight seniors, so our main goal was to make sure…… read more »
