GREENSBORO — Jaden McClary spent a full year fueled by the disappointment of finishing third in the 285-pound weight class in the 2024 North Carolina High School Athletic Association 2-A state wrestling championships. … read more »
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McClary Turns Disappointment Into Triumph With State Championship
Goldsboro’s McClary Captures 2-A Wrestling State Championship
GREENSBORO — Goldsboro High School junior Jaden McClary captured the North Carolina High School Athletic Association 2-A individual state wrestling championship in the 285-pound weight class on Monday night at First Horizon Coliseum. … read more »
UMO Battles in loss to No. 15 Newberry
MOUNT OLIVE (Feb. 22) – Despite a highly competitive first half of play on Saturday, the University of Mount Olive men’s lacrosse team was defeated by a 12-6 margin against No. 15 ranked Newberry in a non-conference matchup at Ray McDonald Sr. Sports Complex.… read more »
UMO Students get Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Tour at Durham Bulls Athletic Park
Durham — Several University of Mount Olive Sports Management students and guests recently participated in a behind-the-scenes visit to the Durham Bulls Athletic Park.… read more »
UMO’s Watt Earns 200th win as Head Coach
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — University of Mount Olive head baseball coach Rob Watt earned his 200th career win as head coach in the Trojans’ 3-2 win on Sunday afternoon over Palm Beach Atlantic.… read more »
Annual UMO Church Night Basketball Games set for Feb. 1
MOUNT OLIVE — The annual University of Mount Olive Church Night Basketball Games will be held on Feb. 1 at Kornegay Arena.… read more »
Wayne County Hot Stove Banquet Being Held Jan. 27
The 17th annual Wayne County Hot Stove Banquet is being held on Jan. 27 at Lane Tree Golf Club.
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Mount Olive Women Earn Victory on the mat
MOUNT OLIVE – In the first home event at Kornegay Arena in 2025, the Trojans remained undefeated in South Atlantic Conference Carolinas dual meet action with a 34-10 victory over Allen on Friday afternoon.… read more »
UMO Wrestling Cruises Past Allen
MOUNT OLIVE – After recording six falls on Friday afternoon, the No. 25 ranked University of Mount Olive men’s wrestling team posted a dominant 45-10 win over Allen in Conference Carolinas action at Kornegay Arena.
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George Whitfield to Host 52nd Annual Baseball Clinic at Wayne Community College
Baseball icon George Whitfield is preparing to host the 52nd Annual Baseball Clinic, a longstanding tradition in North Carolina’s baseball community. Since its inception in 1972, Whitfield’s clinic has become a key event, drawing some of the state’s top coaches and community leaders, all eager to share their expertise with young players striving to improve…… read more »
