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Football: Rosewood Wins 40th Installment Of Little River Rivalry

Football: Rosewood Wins 40th Installment Of Little River Rivalry

Holding onto a 27-26 lead against county rival C.B, Aycock, Rosewood had to stop the Golden Falcons’ two-point conversion attempt to preserve the win. Before the snap, Rosewood head coach Robert Britt asked the sideline judge for a timeout. Britt then talked the situation over with his defense. “We were sending house. We weren’t playing…read more »

Football: Eastern Wayne Uses Strong Second Half To Defeat Southern Wayne

Football: Eastern Wayne Uses Strong Second Half To Defeat Southern Wayne

Photo and article from Laieke Abebe Eastern Wayne began its football season with a big performance on Monday evening against Southern Wayne. Trailing 14-8 at the half, the Warriors outscored Southern Wayne 32-8 in the second half en route to a 40-22 road win in Dudley. Dating back to last season, it is the Warriors’…read more »

WCUSC Participates In Explosion Cup

WCUSC Participates In Explosion Cup

Wayne County United Soccer Club sent five teams to the Explosion Cup in Wilson this past weekend with all five teams came back as finalists. The Academy girls and U12 boys lifted the trophy, while the U10 academy boys, U13 boys, and U16 girls took home the runners-up medals. “This was a great opening weekend…read more »

Prep Sports Schedule For Week Of Aug. 23

Prep Sports Schedule For Week Of Aug. 23

The schedule is subject to change  Monday, Aug 23 Football Eastern Wayne at Southern Wayne 7 p.m. Lakewood at Spring Creek 7 p.m. Rosewood at CBA 7 p.m. North Duplin at Southside 7 p.m. Boys’ soccer Southern Wayne at Eastern Wayne 5 p.m. (played at Bryan Complex) North Lenoir at Rosewood 6 p.m. New Bern…read more »

Football: Princeton Runs Over Smithfield-Selma In Season Opener

Football: Princeton Runs Over Smithfield-Selma In Season Opener

Photo and article from Laieke Abebe Four months after the last game of their shortened season in the spring, Princeton football returned to the field in style. The Bulldogs trounced Johnston County foe Smithfield-Selma, 42-20 on Friday night at Harvey Brooks field. The Bulldogs have now won 27 of their last 31 games, dating back…read more »

PROGRAMMING ALERT: Game Of The Week Postponed Until Monday

PROGRAMMING ALERT: Game Of The Week Postponed Until Monday

This week’s High School Football Game of the Week has been postponed.  Due to the threat of inclement weather, the Deacon Jones Auto Group High School Football Game of the Week featuring Rosewood at C.B. Aycock has been moved from tonight to Monday evening, August 23.  The pregame show will begin at 6:45 PM and…read more »

Volleyball: WCDS Goes Up Against Rocky Mount Academy (PHOTO GALLERY)

Volleyball: WCDS Goes Up Against Rocky Mount Academy (PHOTO GALLERY)

Jordin Whitney spiked down eight kills as Wayne Country Day endured a 25-13, 25-15, 25-21 loss against Rocky Mount Academy on Thursday afternoon. Parker Faircloth, Kyrah Davis and Abbe Harris each contributed two kills apiece. Whitney and Harris each served two aces. Harris also finished the game with nine digs, while Kate Hunter added 12…read more »

Athlete Of The Week: Kate Hunter

Athlete Of The Week: Kate Hunter

Four years ago, Kate Hunter decided to give volleyball a try. Now a sophomore at Wayne Country Day, Hunter is a team captain and one of the key pieces on the Wayne Country Day volleyball team. “I tried an open gym in sixth grade, and I really liked it, and I started practicing a lot…read more »

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