Building a football program is a lot like building a house, but before the house is built, the foundation must be put down. Luckily, Wayne Christian quarterback Devin Nixon is a builder. Last season, Nixon and his teammates spent the season laying down a foundation. The Eagles went 4-3-1 for the first winning season in…… read more »
Wayne Christian senior Kendall Leigh is enthusiastic and hard-working by nature. She loves leading her fellow cheerleaders and celebrating every time the Eagles score a touchdown or make a big play. Since her freshman year, Leigh has blossomed into one of Wayne Christian’s top student-athletes. The senior class president is a steady contributor for Wayne…… read more »
Wayne Country Day held off Thales Academy and advanced into the second round of the N.C. Independent School Athletic Association 2A state volleyball playoffs with a 25-12, 25-20, 21-25, 25-18 victory on Tuesday afternoon. Wayne Country Day travels to top-seeded Freedom Christian Academy on Thursday. “I’m proud of them, and we’re excited for Thursday,” Wayne…… read more »
Hannah Best turned in a first-place time of 23 minutes, 39 seconds, and helped Wayne Country Day edge Wayne Christian and John Paul II in the girls’ CPIC championship cross country meet contested Monday afternoon at Wayne Country Day. After the meet, Best was named Coastal Plains Independent Conference Runner of the Year. “It feels…… read more »
From UMO Media Relations MOUNT OLIVE – Prior to 2008, the small town of Mount Olive, North Carolina (population 4,589) was known primarily as the home of the Mt. Olive Pickle Company, the largest independent purveyor of pickled cucumbers in the United States. The University of Mount Olive baseball team dramatically changed that narrative in 2008.…… read more »
On Sunday afternoon, Chris Bitzenhofer shot a 74 in the third round of the Wayne County Men’s Amateur and clinched his first-ever Wayne County Men’s Amateur Open Division championship at Walnut Creek Country Club. Bitzenhofer posted a three-day score of 216 to win the championship, and Bitzenhofer had to overcome a three-stroke deficit in the…… read more »
Playing in its first football game in 290 days, the Wayne Christian football team was more than ready for its season opener against Community Christian. The Eagles were dominant in all phases of the game as they flew over Community Christian 70-36 on Friday evening. Wayne Christian head coach Luis Miranda said he was proud…… read more »
C.B. Aycock’s Abbey Thomas is the definition of a student-athlete. The senior, who plays volleyball, softball, and basketball, knows what it takes to be a successful student-athlete. For her dedication, she is this week’s Brian Allen State Farm Insurance Female Athlete of the Week. No matter what sport Thomas is playing, she is usually one…… read more »
For the past few seasons, Clay Matthews has dominated the athletics scene around Charles B. Aycock High School. The senior is a standout student-athlete on the football and baseball teams. As the Golden Falcons’ quarterback, Matthews has helped the Golden Falcons reach new heights, and he is this week’s Brian Allen State Farm Insurance Male…… read more »
On senior night, the Wayne Country Day boys’ soccer team came out on fire. Three different players found the back of the net in a 6-0 triumph against Epiphany. Max Young supplied three goals for the Chargers, while Thomas Gurley scored two goals. Braxton Rose contributed a goal. Wayne Country Day logged its fourth shutout…… read more »
