Robert Strickland rushed for a team-high 88 yards, but Spring Creek dropped its season over against Lakewood 41-0 last Friday. David Williams contributed 68 yards on the ground, while Dorian Cherry finished the game with 45 yards rushing. The Gators (0-1 overall) host Lejeune on Friday evening.… read more »
On Tuesday night, C.B. Aycock swept the season series against Goldsboro with a 25-11, 25-21, 22-25, 25-21 victory over the Cougars. With the win, the Golden Falcons improve their record to 5-0 overall, and it’s the first time since 2016 that C.B. Aycock has started the season 5-0. “Overall, we played really well, and we’ve…… read more »
Wayne Country Day kept its foot on the gas and its effort was rewarded. The Chargers scored two goals in the first five minutes of the second half to defeat Fayetteville Academy, 2-0 on Tuesday afternoon. It was tough sledding against a stout defense from the defending NCISAA 2A state runner-up, but Wayne Country Day…… read more »
Written by Laieke Abebe Rosewood was in control for the first 75 minutes of its soccer match against North Lenoir. However, the Eagles were unable to hang onto their lead. Despite leading 2-0 with five minutes to go, the Eagles surrendered two goals in the final five minutes and drew 2-2 with the visiting Hawks.…… read more »
Holding onto a 27-26 lead against county rival C.B, Aycock, Rosewood had to stop the Golden Falcons’ two-point conversion attempt to preserve the win. Before the snap, Rosewood head coach Robert Britt asked the sideline judge for a timeout. Britt then talked the situation over with his defense. “We were sending house. We weren’t playing…… read more »
Photo and article from Laieke Abebe Eastern Wayne began its football season with a big performance on Monday evening against Southern Wayne. Trailing 14-8 at the half, the Warriors outscored Southern Wayne 32-8 in the second half en route to a 40-22 road win in Dudley. Dating back to last season, it is the Warriors’…… read more »
Wayne County United Soccer Club sent five teams to the Explosion Cup in Wilson this past weekend with all five teams came back as finalists. The Academy girls and U12 boys lifted the trophy, while the U10 academy boys, U13 boys, and U16 girls took home the runners-up medals. “This was a great opening weekend…… read more »
Eastern Wayne won its first game of the season during a tri-match against Greene Central and Kinston on Saturday. Greene Central defeated the Warriors in straight sets, but against Kinston, Eastern Wayne mounted a comeback in the first set and turned back Kinston 28-26, 22-25, 25-16, 25-11. Trailing 8-1 in the first set struggling against…… read more »
The schedule is subject to change Monday, Aug 23 Football Eastern Wayne at Southern Wayne 7 p.m. Lakewood at Spring Creek 7 p.m. Rosewood at CBA 7 p.m. North Duplin at Southside 7 p.m. Boys’ soccer Southern Wayne at Eastern Wayne 5 p.m. (played at Bryan Complex) North Lenoir at Rosewood 6 p.m. New Bern…… read more »
Photo and article from Laieke Abebe Four months after the last game of their shortened season in the spring, Princeton football returned to the field in style. The Bulldogs trounced Johnston County foe Smithfield-Selma, 42-20 on Friday night at Harvey Brooks field. The Bulldogs have now won 27 of their last 31 games, dating back…… read more »
