Wayne County United Soccer Club SMS U15 Girls led by Coach Todd Forgette extended their season over the weekend, participating in the North Carolina FC Youth Recreation Cup. A core group of 14 competitive girls traveled to WRAL Soccer Park Saturday and Sunday for competition. These girls were surprised to be placed in the U18 High School Division but were undeterred. They opened…… read more »
The Wayne County United Soccer Club U17 boys team finished as runners-up in the Presidents Cup State Final this past weekend. WCUSC’s team beat a strong team from Catawba on Saturday evening to make the final on Sunday. In the final, WCUSC played a team from TUSA, and despite dominating the WCUS game lost 2-1. Overall, it was a…… read more »
Will Harris tossed a no-hitter and came within one hit by pitch of a perfect game in Rosewood’s 3-0 win against North Duplin on Tuesday evening. The senior’s outstanding performance helped the Eagles (9-1 overall) win their ninth game in a row. “Will threw such a great game that three runs ended up being enough…… read more »
In both matchups this season, Clinton has managed to escape Spring Creek’s clutches. The Dark Horses defeated the Gators 6-5 in eight innings on Tuesday, and on Friday, the Gators held a 4-3 lead in the top of the seventh only to watch Clinton score two runs in the bottom of the inning to take…… read more »
C.B. Aycock hurler Hunter Theriac pitched well on the mound Thursday evening against D.H. Conley. Unfortunately, the Golden Falcons were unable to come away with the win. C.B. Aycock had six hits but managed just one run in a 6-1 loss to the Vikings. In six innings of work, Theriac struck out seven batters and…… read more »
C.B. Aycock defeated New Bern 8-1 on Thursday afternoon to improve its record to 9-1 overall. New Bern’s lone point came in the No. 3 doubles match, while the Golden Falcons won all six singles matches. The Golden Falcons will next travel to J.H. Rose (8-0) on Tuesday. C.B. Aycock will be looking to avenge…… read more »
Name a sport played at Spring Creek High School, and Riley Hill probably plays it. The junior plays softball, basketball, tennis and competes in the discus and shotput. Playing so many sports is difficult for any student-athlete to balance, but Hill has managed to find a routine that makes things easier for her. “I think…… read more »
Princeton’s Trace Hickman is having his best season in a Bulldogs jersey. In 10 games this season, Hickman has a .333 batting average to along with a .486 on-base percentage and nine RBIs. One of nine seniors on the roster this season, he has helped lead the Bulldogs to a 6-3 overall record. “It’s been…… read more »
Spring Creek faced off against Clinton on Wednesday afternoon. The Gators battled hard, but they dropped the match against the Dark Horses 8-0. Spring Creek is now 1-2 overall and will play East Duplin in a doubleheader today. First serve is set for 2 p.m.… read more »
Avante George found everything he was looking for at Keiser University — a school in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. The Rosewood senior signed a national letter of intent to play football for the Seahawks on Tuesday afternoon. “It feels unreal. Time really flies,” George said. During his recruitment period, George spoke with the coaching staff about…… read more »
