Category Archives: Sports

Athlete Of The Week: Kaleb Davis

Athlete Of The Week: Kaleb Davis

A state qualifier as a freshman, Kaleb Davis is looking to make even more strides on the wrestling mat this season. And Davis, who wrestles at 160lbs, is already off to a good start. He came in first at the 30th annual Pierce-Davis tournament and third at USAF-Eagles Invitational. “I like winning, so it feels…read more »

FCA Winter Classic Set To Tipoff

FCA Winter Classic Set To Tipoff

Christmas is right around the corner, which means it is time for some holiday hoops. The annual Fellowship of Christian Athletes Winter Classic tips off on Dec. 21 at Kornegay Arena on the University of Mount Olive Campus. “There’s no way we could host this tournament without the support that we get from the communities,…read more »

Women’s Basketball: UMO Takes Down Lees-McRae College

Women’s Basketball: UMO Takes Down Lees-McRae College

BANNER ELK – The University of Mount Olive women’s basketball team defeated the Bobcats of Lees-McRae College 66-61 on Tuesday. This win takes the Trojans to 6-0 overall and 5-0 in conference play. INSIDE THE SCORE UMO took the first lead of the contest with two free throws from Azariah Fields with 9:14 left in the first quarter. The UMO…read more »

Men’s Basketball: Trojans Defeat Lees-McRae College

Men’s Basketball: Trojans Defeat Lees-McRae College

BANNER ELK – The University of Mount Olive men’s basketball team defeated the Bobcats of Lees-McRae College 92-75 on Tuesday. The win improves the Trojans record to 5-4 overall and 4-1 in conference play. INSIDE THE SCORE UMO came out strong in the first half by gaining an 8-0 lead with 17:54 remaining in the half.…read more »

Football: Princeton’s Uzzell Enters The NCHSAA Record Book

Football: Princeton’s Uzzell Enters The NCHSAA Record Book

Kicking is one of the most mental positions in football. Kickers can get little praise for doing their job and criticism when they don’t. Naturally, it can be very easy for kickers to get rattled or lose their confidence, but that’s not the case for Princeton kicker McKinley Uzzell. “There’s always that little thought in…read more »

Wrestling: Rosewood Hosts USAF Eagle Invitational (PHOTO GALLERY)

Wrestling: Rosewood Hosts USAF Eagle Invitational (PHOTO GALLERY)

Rosewood hosted the 24th installment of Wayne County’s longest-running individual wrestling invitational on Saturday. 300 grapplers competed for 14 individual titles, and the championship belt — which resembles those worn by pro boxers and wrestlers — was also up for grabs. As usual, the Eagles had a strong showing at the USAF Eagle Invitational with…read more »

Boys Basketball: Eastern Wayne Takes Down Southern Wayne

Boys Basketball: Eastern Wayne Takes Down Southern Wayne

After starting the season 0-6, Eastern Wayne has now won its second game in a row. The Warriors shot the ball well and defeated county rival Southern Wayne 79-46 on Friday evening. Jabari Pearsall led the Saints with 13 points, four assists and two steals. Tyquavious Williams scored 10 points and grabbed four rebounds, while…read more »

Girls Basketball: Southern Wayne Improves To 5-0

Girls Basketball: Southern Wayne Improves To 5-0

Jamiya Bass scored a game-high 16 points and Southern Wayne defeated rival Eastern Wayne 40-30 on Friday evening. With the win, the Saints improve to 5-0 overall. Southern Wayne has now won five games in a row for the first time since 2018, while the Warriors drop to 4-3. Nevaeh Hines-Bass added 11 and 7…read more »

Boys Basketball: Princeton Wins Season Opener Against Rosewood (PHOTO GALLERY)

Boys Basketball: Princeton Wins Season Opener Against Rosewood (PHOTO GALLERY)

In its season opener on Friday evening, Princeton used a strong defensive effort to defeat archrival Rosewood 51-28. Leading 8-1 midway through the first quarter, Khamari Jones knocked down back-to-back three-pointers to make it 14-1 as Rosewood struggled to get going in the first quarter. Jayden Braswell then scored four straight points, and the Bulldogs…read more »

Girls Basketball: Princeton Tops Rosewood (PHOTO GALLERY)

Girls Basketball: Princeton Tops Rosewood (PHOTO GALLERY)

Princeton picked up its second win of the season by defeating Rosewood 41-19 on Friday evening. It was scoreless for the first four minutes of the game, but Princeton stepped on the gas pedal at that point. The Bulldogs went on a 13-1 run, and then Anna Taylor hit a buzzer-beating three-pointer to give Princeton…read more »

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