Good friends since they were young, Princeton seniors Gracelyn Massey and Logan Sutton each followed their hearts during their respective college recruiting campaigns. Massey will don some Barton College softball gear next spring, while Sutton is heading to Greenville to play softball at East Carolina University. Each signed a national letter of intent and officially…… read more »
From running on a track to running through the woods, Adam Casey loves to run. The Princeton senior’s effort and attitude are two characteristics that allow him to run at a high level. Casey’s work ethic sets him apart, and he is this week’s Male Athlete of the Week. “I started running during my freshman…… read more »
For anybody who has followed Princeton High School athletics over the past few years, the name Meredith Wooten rings a bell. The senior, who plays basketball, softball, and volleyball at Princeton, is a standout student-athlete, and her departure will leave a gaping hole for the Bulldogs next season. However, her leadership skills have been valuable…… read more »
During such uncertain times, getting to play sports is a gift because these uncertain times can take away sports at any moment. So, before the start of Southern Wayne’s volleyball game against C.B. Aycock, Southern Wayne head coach Jamie Williams honored the seniors on each team for years of dedication and hard work. “Before the…… read more »
A competitor who leads by example, Mackenzie Amodeo, has always wanted to play college softball. That fantasy many student-athletes hold close to their hearts became a reality for the Rosewood senior on Thursday when she signed a national letter of intent to play softball at the University of North Carolina Wilmington next season. “All of…… read more »
High School is often a joyous and challenging experience. From hanging out with friends every day, playing sports, and creating memories that will last forever, it can be difficult for a high school student to stay focused on the future. However, C.B. Aycock’s Clay Matthews has never been more focused on the future. A star…… read more »
It has been close to eight months since public schools in North Carolina played any sports. The difficult circumstances presented by the COVID-19 pandemic made it hard to say when sports would return. Still, finally, after eight long months, public school started playing sports again in Wayne County on Wednesday. And the excitement in the…… read more »
Hard work pays off. It is a maxim used by coaches to describe student-athletes who, over four years, mature and break out of their shell in a particular sport. Rosewood’s Alyssa Smothers is a perfect example. Four years ago, the Rosewood senior was not on college coaches’ recruiting radar. However, during her time playing softball,…… read more »
Signing a national letter of intent can be a moment filled with uncertainty. Not for C.B. Aycock’s S.J. Harris, who made his college decision on Tuesday. Harris signed a national letter of intent to baseball at Belmont Abbey College. “It’s been a whirlwind of a time, but it’s amazing,” Harris said. “It has been crazy…… read more »
With his family by his side, Rosewood baseball standout Will Harris finally turned his dream into a reality. Harris signed his name on the dotted line, and as the ink dried, it signaled the end of one chapter and ushered in a new chapter in Harris’ playing career. The senior will take his talents to…… read more »
