The University of Mount Olive men’s volleyball team defeated the Lions of Emmanuel College 3-0 on Friday night inside Kornegay Arena. … read more »
Category Archives: Sports
Men’s Volleyball: Emmanuel College Vs. UMO (PHOTO GALLERY)
Boys Basketball: C.B. Aycock Falls To New Bern (PHOTO GALLERY)
C.B. Aycock attempted to overcome a 12-point halftime deficit in its game against New Bern on Thursday night, but despite their best efforts, the Golden Falcons could not topple the Bears. The Bears came out firing and held off the Golden Falcons for 47-38, Eastern Carolina 3A/4A Conference victory. The Golden Falcons were down 11-2…… read more »
Girls Basketball: Golden Falcons Withstand Late New Bern Rally (PHOTO GALLERY)
The C.B. Aycock girls’ basketball team appears to be finding its stride. The Golden Falcons built up a 13-point halftime lead and held on for a 62-56 victory over Eastern Carolina 3A/4A Conference opponent New Bern on Thursday night in Pikeville. Kaitlyn Smith scored 15 of her game-high 24 points in the first half to…… read more »
Spring Creek’s Cunningham Headed To Lenoir CC
Lenior Community College came knocking, and Campbell Cunningham gladly opened the door. On Wednesday afternoon, Cunningham realized his dream to play college baseball was no longer a fantasy as he signed a national letter of intent with the Lancers. “It feels good, and I’ve been waiting to finally make the decision. It was really hard,…… read more »
Boys Soccer: Clinton Defeats Spring Creek
Josue Sanchez Inestroza scored two goals, but Spring Creek fell to Clinton 5-2 on Thursday evening. Spring Creek is now 1-2 overall and will travel to James Kenan (2-0) on Wednesday.… read more »
Athletes Of The Week: Leonna Nelson
A three-sport athlete at Princeton High School, Leonna Nelson, is the epitome of a teammate. The senior, who plays softball, basketball and volleyball, brings a laser-like focus to every sport she plays, and it is a perfect example of why she is such an integral part of the Bulldogs’ success. Softball is her primary sport,…… read more »
Athletes Of The Week: Roderick Benjamin
During his time at Rosewood High School, Roderick Benjamin has had a steady stream of impressive performances on the basketball court. Still, perhaps the best impressive thing about the senior is his leadership. When the Eagles are playing, Benjamin leads the Eagles with his impeccable technique and impressive composure. Several players contribute to a good…… read more »
Boys Soccer: Spring Creek Dominates Midway (PHOTO GALLERY)
Over the past few seasons, Spring Creek has earned a reputation as one of the best soccer teams in Wayne County by outplaying opponents and handing out lopsided losses to all comers. That trend continued Wednesday night as Oscar Escudero, Josue Pineda and Josue Sanchez Inestroza all scored two goals apiece to lead the Gators…… read more »
Boys Basketball: WCDS Escapes Against Wayne Christian (PHOTO GALLERY)
Down 51-47 going into the fourth quarter, Wayne Christian attempted a thrilling fourth-quarter comeback against Wayne Country Day on Tuesday night. But the Eagles came up short, and the result was a 71-68 loss on the Coastal Plains Independent Conference boys’ basketball scene. The game appeared to be heading towards a blowout as the Chargers…… read more »
Girls Basketball: WCDS Charges Past Wayne Christian (PHOTO GALLERY)
After Wayne Christian defeated Wayne Country Day on the Chargers’ home floor earlier this season, the Chargers got some payback on Tuesday evening at Wayne Christian. In a hard-fought game, the Chargers came away with a 62-44 win against Wayne Christian to remain in the hunt for another Coastal Plains Independent Conference title. “We were…… read more »
