The University of Mount Olive women’s basketball team defeated the Lions of Emmanuel College 63-54 on Saturday. This win takes the Trojans to 7-0 overall and 6-0 in Conference.… read more »
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Boys Basketball: Rosewood Defeats Princeton For First Time Since 2018 (PHOTO GALLERY)
Trailing 14-6 at the end of the first quarter, Rosewood mounted a comeback and held on for a 40-39 win against Princeton. It marks the first time the Eagles have defeated their archrival since 2018 and gives them their first win this season. “We’ve had a tough stretch of games, and we just kept working,…… read more »
Athlete Of The Week: Kaleb Davis
A state qualifier as a freshman, Kaleb Davis is looking to make even more strides on the wrestling mat this season. And Davis, who wrestles at 160lbs, is already off to a good start. He came in first at the 30th annual Pierce-Davis tournament and third at USAF-Eagles Invitational. “I like winning, so it feels…… read more »
FCA Winter Classic Set To Tipoff
Christmas is right around the corner, which means it is time for some holiday hoops. The annual Fellowship of Christian Athletes Winter Classic tips off on Dec. 21 at Kornegay Arena on the University of Mount Olive Campus. “There’s no way we could host this tournament without the support that we get from the communities,…… read more »
Women’s Basketball: UMO Takes Down Lees-McRae College
BANNER ELK – The University of Mount Olive women’s basketball team defeated the Bobcats of Lees-McRae College 66-61 on Tuesday. This win takes the Trojans to 6-0 overall and 5-0 in conference play. INSIDE THE SCORE UMO took the first lead of the contest with two free throws from Azariah Fields with 9:14 left in the first quarter. The UMO…… read more »
Men’s Basketball: Trojans Defeat Lees-McRae College
BANNER ELK – The University of Mount Olive men’s basketball team defeated the Bobcats of Lees-McRae College 92-75 on Tuesday. The win improves the Trojans record to 5-4 overall and 4-1 in conference play. INSIDE THE SCORE UMO came out strong in the first half by gaining an 8-0 lead with 17:54 remaining in the half.…… read more »
Football: Princeton’s Uzzell Enters The NCHSAA Record Book
Kicking is one of the most mental positions in football. Kickers can get little praise for doing their job and criticism when they don’t. Naturally, it can be very easy for kickers to get rattled or lose their confidence, but that’s not the case for Princeton kicker McKinley Uzzell. “There’s always that little thought in…… read more »
Wrestling: Rosewood Hosts USAF Eagle Invitational (PHOTO GALLERY)
Rosewood hosted the 24th installment of Wayne County’s longest-running individual wrestling invitational on Saturday. 300 grapplers competed for 14 individual titles, and the championship belt — which resembles those worn by pro boxers and wrestlers — was also up for grabs. As usual, the Eagles had a strong showing at the USAF Eagle Invitational with…… read more »
Boys Basketball: Eastern Wayne Takes Down Southern Wayne
After starting the season 0-6, Eastern Wayne has now won its second game in a row. The Warriors shot the ball well and defeated county rival Southern Wayne 79-46 on Friday evening. Jabari Pearsall led the Saints with 13 points, four assists and two steals. Tyquavious Williams scored 10 points and grabbed four rebounds, while…… read more »
Girls Basketball: Southern Wayne Improves To 5-0
Jamiya Bass scored a game-high 16 points and Southern Wayne defeated rival Eastern Wayne 40-30 on Friday evening. With the win, the Saints improve to 5-0 overall. Southern Wayne has now won five games in a row for the first time since 2018, while the Warriors drop to 4-3. Nevaeh Hines-Bass added 11 and 7…… read more »
