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Wrestling: Rosewood Finishes As Regional Runner-Ups (PHOTO GALLERY)

Wrestling: Rosewood Finishes As Regional Runner-Ups (PHOTO GALLERY)

The Rosewood wrestling team hosted the third and regional championship round of the 1A Dual State Championship on Wednesday evening. In their third-round matchup, the Eagles went up against Thomasville. Tyler Parrish, Mathew Wade, Jason Kennedy, T.J. Ruffino, Sebastian Blea, Logan Tortual, Michael Linko and Gavin Davis all won their matches as the Eagles flew…read more »

Goldsboro’s Taylor, Howell, Smith Sign National Letters Of Intent

Goldsboro’s Taylor, Howell, Smith Sign National Letters Of Intent

Goldsboro celebrated National Signing Day in style. The trio of Justin Taylor, Elizabeth Howell, and Alina Smith, who play football, volleyball, and soccer, respectively, each realized a dream that was years in the making. Taylor, an electric football player on both sides of the ball, confirmed his plan to attend Chowan University. “It’s a dream…read more »

Girls Basketball: Southern Wayne Enjoys Senior Night

Girls Basketball: Southern Wayne Enjoys Senior Night

Southern Wayne won its 17th game in a row by dominating South Johnston 58-28 on Tuesday. Nevaeh Hines-Bass led the Saints with a game-high with 15 points, Ta’Niyah Glaspie had 11 points, while Elaina Laine and Jamaiya Bass scored 7 points. Laci Capri contributed 5 points. Southern Wayne also honored their seven seniors – Capri,…read more »

Girls Basketball: Princeton Holds Back Goldsboro (PHOTO GALLERY)

Girls Basketball: Princeton Holds Back Goldsboro (PHOTO GALLERY)

Anna Taylor scored 14 points and Princeton defeated Goldsboro 51-49 on Tuesday evening. Kaydon Roberson contributed 11 points, while Hannah Goudy added 10 points for the Bulldogs, who improved their record to 9-4 overall and 4-2 in Neuse Six 2A Conference play. Goldsboro (3-11. 2-4) was led by Kaila Bell, who finished with a game-high…read more »

C.B. Aycock’s Thompson Signs Letter Of Intent With UMO

C.B. Aycock’s Thompson Signs Letter Of Intent With UMO

Surrounded by family, friends, teammates and coaches, Colby Thompson recently signed a national letter of intent to play soccer at the University of Mount Olive next fall. “It feels good, and it’s a dream come true,” Thompson said. “It’s cool to see all of the blood, sweat, and tears finally pay off.” Thompson first connected…read more »

Boys Basketball: Rocky Mount Academy Upends Wayne Christian (PHOTO GALLERY)

Boys Basketball: Rocky Mount Academy Upends Wayne Christian (PHOTO GALLERY)

Rayshawn Boston scored a team-high 27 points, but his strong effort was not enough as the Eagles fell to Rocky Mount Academy 81-62 on Monday evening. Jayquan Curry and Shiquan Etheridge finished with eight points apiece, while Connor Batts had nine points. The Eagles fell to 12-7 overall. They will look to bounce back tonight…read more »

College Baseball: UMO Ranked 13th In NCBWA Preseason Poll

College Baseball: UMO Ranked 13th In NCBWA Preseason Poll

MOUNT OLIVE — The 2022 UMO Baseball season is nearly here, and accolades are already coming in for the Trojans. The University of Mount Olive enters the spring season ranked No. 13 in the county according to the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA). UMO was also ranked second in the Southeast Regional poll, placing the Trojans…read more »

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