Photos and article from Kai Jones Princeton is onto the third round of the N.C. High School Athletic Association 2A playoffs for the first time since 2014 after defeating Kinston, 41-31, Friday night in Princeton. This is the first time in the Gaster era that Princeton has made it to the third round. The seventh-year…… read more »
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Football: Princeton Reaches Third Round For First Time In Gaster Era
Boys Soccer: Rosewood Reaches Regional Championship Round For First Time In Program History (PHOTO GALLERY)
Rosewood continues to make history on the soccer pitch. Earlier this season, the Eagles won their first conference title in 19 years, and on Thursday evening, the Eagles defeated North Moore 1-0 in the fourth round of the N.C. High School Athletic Association 1A playoffs to advance to the eastern regional finals. It’s the first…… read more »
Athlete Of The Week: Shiquan Ethridge
Shiquan Ethridge recently helped lead Wayne Christian to its first state title in eight-man football. During the Eagles’ 28-8 victory against Halifax Academy in the N.C. Independent Schools Athletic Association DII championship game, Ethridge scored all four of the Eagles’ touchdowns and rushed for well over 100 yards. “It’s really the coaches. They’ve been telling…… read more »
C.B. Aycock’s Gipson Twins Sign NLIs With UMO
For Carson and Carter Gipson, those days and nights of hard work came to fruition on Wednesday afternoon. The Gipson twins both signed national letters of intent to play baseball at the University of Mount Olive. “It feels good. The real work starts now, and it’s something to look forward to,” Carter Gipson said. “It’s…… read more »
Women’s Soccer: Six UMO Players Named To All-Conference Team
Greenville, S.C. — The Conference Carolinas announced the 2021 Women’s Soccer All-Conference teams with six Trojans grabbing honors for the University of Mount Olive. Shaunalee Govia was also named the Defensive Player of the Year for the third year in a row. Govia joined 11 other members on the all-conference first-team. The senior collected her third consecutive Defensive Player of…… read more »
Men’s Soccer: Six Trojans Earn Conference Carolinas All-Conference Honors
Greenville, S.C. — The Conference Carolinas announced the 2021 Men’s Soccer All-Conference teams with six Trojans grabbing honors for the University of Mount Olive. Alfie Pope was also named the Offensive Player of the Year. Pope joined 11 other members on the all-conference first-team. The senior earned his first first-team honor and offensive player of the year of his…… read more »
Boys Basketball: WCDS Holds Off Fayetteville Academy (PHOTO GALLERY)
In a rematch of the N.C. Independent Schools Athletic Association 2A state championship game, Wayne Country Day held off Fayetteville Academy for a 74-71 victory. The Chargers got off to a hot start and led 20-9 at the end of the first quarter. By halftime, the Chargers’ lead grew to 45-23. However, in the second…… read more »
Girls Basketball: WCDS Dominates Freedom Christian In Season Opener (PHOTO GALLERY)
Wayne Country Day opened the season with a dominating 64-18 victory against Freedom Christian Academy on Tuesday. Using their full-court press defense, the Chargers got off to a great start and had a 19-2 lead at the end of the first quarter. By halftime, the Chargers’ lead grew to 34-6. Kyrah Davis scored seven of…… read more »
Wayne Christian’s Miranda Is Going Out On Top
During his three years as Wayne Christian’s head football coach, Luis Miranda met every challenge head-on. The Eagles started their eight-man football program in 2015, but by 2018, the football program was shuttered. However, in 2019, the Eagles were back on the football field and had the first winning season in school history. In 2020,…… read more »
Boys Soccer: Gery’s Walk-Off Goal Sends Rosewood Into The Fourth Round (PHOTO GALLERY)
Reece Gery just had to get the ball off. “There was like ten seconds, then five, then four, and I just had no thought,” Gery said. “I just put it on the net and tried to cross it in, and it went in. “I just thank God that it happened.” There were seconds left in…… read more »
