EMORY, Va. — A cold shooting afternoon and a powerful second-half surge from Emory & Henry proved too much for the University of Mount Olive women’s basketball team on Wednesday, as the Trojans dropped a 92–55 non-conference decision at the King Center. Mount Olive kept things close early, trailing by only six after the opening…… read more »
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Trojans Fall on the Road at Emory & Henry
Greater Neuse FCA Men’s Basketball Tournament Moves to New Venue
For the first time since its launch in 2013, the Greater Neuse Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) Men’s High School Basketball Tournament will not be held at the University of Mount Olive. The long-running holiday classic is temporarily relocating as UMO undergoes major renovations to Kornegay Arena. The university is installing new stadium seating and…… read more »
Peterson Scores 1,000th Career Point as UMO Edges Francis Marion in Conference Opener
FLORENCE, S.C. — It was a milestone night for the University of Mount Olive as senior guard Shane Peterson scored his 1,000th career point and helped lift the Trojans to a nail-biting 86–84 win over Francis Marion on Tuesday in their Conference Carolinas opener. Peterson led UMO with 19 points, draining five three-pointers and pulling…… read more »
Kirby’s Second-Half Surge Not Enough as Mount Olive Falls 94–90 in Pickle Classic Finale
MOUNT OLIVE — A dominant second-half performance from Matt Kirby wasn’t quite enough to lift the University of Mount Olive past Emory & Henry on Saturday night, as the Trojans fell 94–90 in a high-energy finale to the 60th Annual Pickle Classic at Kornegay Arena. Kirby exploded for 19 points after halftime—finishing with a game-high…… read more »
Trojans Roll in Pickle Classic Behind Jackson’s Career-High 25
MOUNT OLIVE, N.C. — The University of Mount Olive women’s basketball team delivered a commanding performance Saturday afternoon, cruising to a 79–42 victory over Bluefield University in the 60th Annual Pickle Classic at Kornegay Arena. The win marks the Trojans’ second straight and showcases a team hitting its stride early in the season. Kayla Jackson…… read more »
Reidsville Rallies Past Eastern Wayne
Reidsville, NC – The Eastern Wayne Warriors came out strong Friday night, but the Reidsville Rams roared back to claim a 41–24 victory in the varsity boys’ football matchup on Friday. Eastern Wayne opened the game with early momentum, jumping out to a 10–0 lead in the first quarter behind disciplined defense and a fast-moving…… read more »
UMO Rallies Late to Win Pickle Classic Opener
MOUNT OLIVE — The University of Mount Olive men’s basketball team launched the 60th Annual Pickle Classic with a thrilling comeback victory Friday night, defeating Middle Georgia State 94–91 in a high-energy showdown at Kornegay Arena. The Trojans overcame a 10-point deficit in the second half, relying on balanced scoring and timely plays down the…… read more »
Warriors Hit the Road for Week 3 Playoffs in the Pittman Agner Law Game of the Week
The stage is set for another thrilling Friday night as the Pittman Agner Law High School Football Game of the Week sends the Eastern Wayne Warriors back on the road for Week 3 of the state playoffs. The 8–3 Eastern Wayne Warriors will travel to face the 9–2 Reidsville Rams in a highly anticipated matchup…… read more »
Warriors Roll Into Week 3; Rosewood and Princeton Seasons End
Wayne County, NC – Week 2 of the NCHSAA high school football playoffs brought mixed results for three local teams fighting to stay alive in the hunt for a state championship. Eastern Wayne delivered the standout performance of the week, traveling to face Southwestern Randolph and dominating in a decisive 49–0 victory. The Warriors controlled…… read more »
Three Teams Advance to Second Round of High School Football Playoffs
The first round of the high school football playoffs is in the books, and three local teams are moving on to round two after impressive victories Friday night. The Rosewood Eagles defeated American Legion Academy–Johnston by a score of 52–26, while the Princeton Bulldogs rolled past Beddingfield, 54–18. The Eastern Wayne Warriors also advanced with…… read more »
