Wayne Country Day had no problems executing its game plan during a 79-17 victory against Wayne Prep on Friday night. With the win, the Chargers improve to 12-6 overall, while Wayne Prep falls to 1-10. Kyrah Davis scored eight of her 13 points in the first quarter, and the Chargers opened the game on a…… read more »
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Girls Basketball: WCDS Turns Back Wayne Prep (PHOTO GALLERY)
Southern Wayne’s Rackley Signs To Play Softball At Wake Tech
Southern Wayne’s Layla Rackley will not have to worry about the pressures of figuring out where to attend college as she prepares for her senior season on the softball diamond. On Thursday afternoon, the talented senior signed a national letter of intent with Wake Technical Community College. “It felt like a weight was lifted off…… read more »
Boys Basketball: Eastern Wayne Holds Off Rosewood (PHOTO GALLERY)
Playing in its first game in three weeks, Eastern Wayne shook off the rust and defeated Rosewood 45-42 on Tuesday evening. The win improves the Warriors’ record to 3-7 overall, and since starting the season 0-6, the Warriors have won three of their past four games. “I’m thrilled. Me and the coaching staff kept preaching…… read more »
Men’s Basketball: UMO Takes Down King University
MOUNT OLIVE – The University of Mount Olive men’s basketball team defeated the Tornado of King University 79-68 on Tuesday afternoon. With the win, the Trojans improve to 7-4 overall and 6-1 in conference play. INSIDE THE SCOREKing opened the contest with a jump shot 2-0, but Mount Olive took a three-point lead over the Tornado with a…… read more »
Girls Basketball: Southern Wayne Wins First FCA Winter Classic
Southern Wayne continued its hot start to the season by recently winning the first FCA Winter Classic. The Saints defeated host Kinston in the championship game 42-17. Navaeh Hines Bass had a game-high with 10 points. Ta’Niyah Glaspie scored eight points, JaMaya Leach and Diamond McClarin scored six points apiece, while Elaina Lane contributed four…… read more »
Wrestling: Rosewood Wins Charger Duals Tournament
The Rosewood High School wrestling team traveled to Ayden-Grifton High School on the last day of 2021 to compete in the annual Charger Duals tournament. The Eagles wrestled five duals on the day and came away with a perfect 5-0 record and the tournament championship. The Eagles were the only 1A team in the tournament,…… read more »
Boys Basketball: Wayne County Holiday Hoops Roundup
Article and photos from Kai Jones Wayne County brought back three holiday tournament championships last week. C.B. Aycock BoysThe Golden Falcons (8-1, 0-1) rebounded from their first loss of the season in the conference opener against East Wake by winning the Kenny Bass Holiday Tournament at Hobbton High in Sampson County. C.B. Aycock took down…… read more »
Men’s Basketball: Emmanuel College At UMO
The University of Mount Olive men’s basketball team defeated the Conference Carolinas-leaders, the Lions of Emmanuel College 89-84 on Saturday. This win takes the Trojans to 6-4 overall and 5-1 in Conference.… read more »
Women’s Basketball: Emmanuel College At UMO (PHOTO GALLERY)
The University of Mount Olive women’s basketball team defeated the Lions of Emmanuel College 63-54 on Saturday. This win takes the Trojans to 7-0 overall and 6-0 in Conference.… read more »
Boys Basketball: Rosewood Defeats Princeton For First Time Since 2018 (PHOTO GALLERY)
Trailing 14-6 at the end of the first quarter, Rosewood mounted a comeback and held on for a 40-39 win against Princeton. It marks the first time the Eagles have defeated their archrival since 2018 and gives them their first win this season. “We’ve had a tough stretch of games, and we just kept working,…… read more »
