MOUNT OLIVE — Wayne Christian and Wayne Country Day advanced to the finals of the 11th annual Fellowship of Christian Athletes Winter Classic on Thursday evening inside Kornegay Arena on the University of Mount Olive campus. … read more »
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Eagles, Chargers Advance to Winter Classic Finals
Wayne County Schools Fare Well on Opening Day of Winter Classic
MOUNT OLIVE — Three Wayne County schools earned wins on Wednesday in the opening round of the 2023 Fellowship of Christian Athletes Winter Classic at Kornegay Arena on the University of Mount Olive campus. … read more »
FCA Winter Classic to Open on Wednesday
MOUNT OLIVE — If there is one thing Ronnie Wise has learned in his tenure overseeing the Fellowship of Christian Athletes Winter Classic, it’s that even the busyness of the days preluding Christmas can’t dampen the passion for basketball in Wayne County and surrounding areas. … read more »
Trojans Drop Contest to Crusaders, 96-83
MOUNT OLIVE – Despite a career-high 23 points by sophomore forward Aaron Murphy on Saturday afternoon, the University of Mount Olive men’s basketball team suffered a 96-83 loss versus Belmont Abbey in Conference Carolinas action at Kornegay Arena.… read more »
Wayne County Hot Stove Banquet to be held in Late January
The 2024 Wayne County Hot Stove Banquet is being held on Jan. 29 at Lane Tree Country Club. … read more »
No. 20 Mount Olive Collects Three Wins at Trojan Duals
MOUNT OLIVE – After battling in four dual meets on Dec. 10, the No. 20 Trojans registered a 3-1 mark with victories over Emory & Henry, Frostburg State, and Greensboro in Kornegay Arena while competing at the Trojan Duals.
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UMO Wrestling Cruises Past Greensboro in Dual Meet
MOUNT OLIVE – In the final preparation before the Midwest Classic, the University of Mount Olive men’s wrestling program claimed a 36-18 victory over Greensboro in a dual meet competition on Dec. 10 in Kornegay Arena.… read more »
Mount Olive suffers loss at No. 16 North Georgia
DAHLONEGA, Ga. – Facing a nationally-ranked opponent on Dec. 9, the University of Mount Olive men’s basketball team battled in a 77-61 loss at No. 16 North Georgia in non-conference play.… read more »
Anderson Leads UMO Women to Win in Conference Opener
MOUNT OLIVE — Sophomore guard Laila Anderson delivered a career-high 32 points, as the Trojans captured a 68-53 win over Lees-McRae on Saturday afternoon in the opening game of Conference Carolinas play at Kornegay Arena.… read more »
Gallery: NCISAA 8-Man State Championship Rocky Mount Academy vs. Wayne Christian
KINSTON — Wayne Christian came up short in its quest for a second state championship with a 38-32 loss to Rocky Mount Academy in the NCISAA 8-man state championship game on Friday night at Arendell Parrott Academy. … read more »
