During a historic and unprecedented volleyball season, the Goldsboro volleyball team has played every game as if it could be their last game. The Cougars’ mentality is the cornerstone of success for a group of players who have come together as a team at the right time. So, on Tuesday night, the Cougars made history.…… read more »
Over the weekend, Rosewood’s Avante George and C.B. Aycock’s Turner Bass competed in the All-American Classic held in Orlando, Florida. The All-American Classic is an all-star game for high school seniors that is played annually in Orlando. The game is meant to showcase the top high school seniors from around the country, and college scouts…… read more »
Jayquan Curry is known primarily as a basketball player, but that sport does not tell the full story of just how unique and versatile an athlete Curry is. Entering high school, Curry did not think about playing football, but his friends convinced him to join Wayne Christian’s eight-man football team. And during his sophomore season,…… read more »
When Brianna Verme started playing sports in high school, she did not envision herself one day leading the team. Of course, she had dreams of blossoming into a key contributor on the field, but she was not sure she would ever thrive as a softball player. Now, two years later, Verme has done just that.…… read more »
When Vante Hutcherson injured his back last season, he could have shut down and stopped working. However, Hutcherson chose to work hard and get stronger, and despite being injured, Hutcherson supported his teammates and was involved with the basketball team as much as possible. “My injury was tough, I gained 25-30 pounds, and I had…… read more »
Hayden Nielsen loves the variety that comes with playing four sports. The senior plays basketball and soccer, and she also runs track and cross country at Wayne Country Day. She enjoys interacting with different people throughout the year, and she prioritizes staying in shape all the time, so she is ready to contribute on the…… read more »
Holiday hoops are back in Wayne County. The FCA Winter Classic tips off Monday afternoon at Kornegay Arena on the University of Mount Olive campus. Wayne Country Day, Wayne Christian, Wayne Prep, Coastal Christian, Liberty Christian, Community Christian, Wilson Dash, and Harrells Christian make up this year’s field. Third-place and championship games are Wednesday. Due…… read more »
Nick Barret is a workaholic who always brings his best to the football field on every play. The Eastern Wayne senior is always working to become a better player, a better leader, and a better teammate. He eats, sleeps, breathes, and lives the passion that started when he picked up a football in the third…… read more »
Rosewood’s Billy Strickland led all runners with a first-place finish during a Carolina 1A Conference cross country meet at Old Waynesborough Park on Thursday. Strickland finished the course in 20 minutes, 10 seconds. Strickland’s teammates Trenton Schillinger (21:24), Issac Strickland (21:24), Rylan Hobbins (22:58), Willam Alex Jones (23:00), Jack Strickland (23:33), Andon Timmons (23:40) and Joey…… read more »
Wayne Country Day’s Ja’Kea Bruson erupted for 31 points, and the Chargers rolled past Freedom Christian 77-30. Kimora Cox added 15 points for the Chargers, while Carleigh Greiman knocked down eight points. The Chargers (2-2 overall) next host Wayne Christian (3-0) on Friday. “We played well against Freedom Christian, and we played really good defense,”…… read more »
