With its win against Neuse Charter on Tuesday afternoon, Princeton kept itself in the playoff hunt. The Bulldogs defeated Neuse Charter 10-0 in six innings to improve their record to 6-3 overall. “I thought we came at swinging the bats at the start, and then we took a couple of innings off and let the…… read more »
On the softball diamond, Shawna Williams possesses all the skills college coaches search long and hard for. The C.B. Aycock senior helped the Golden Falcons to a 9-5 record this season. Williams had an 8-3 record inside the pitchers’ circle, a 2.15 earned run average, pitched nine complete games, and tossed 77 strikeouts. However, Williams’…… read more »
The dream had seemed like a fantasy for most of Taylor Smith’s life, but it turned into reality Friday morning. The Spring Creek senior signed a national letter of intent to play soccer at Barton College next season. “It feels awesome. I’ve been talking to Barton for like three months now, and I finally decided…… read more »
Leslie Reyes wanted a place where she could grow and improve as a soccer player. The Spring Creek senior considered her options, but finally, Louisburg College came calling. Her teammate, Taylor Smith, recommended her the Louisburg coaches, and coaches quickly contacted Reyes, who signed a national letter of intent with the Hurricanes on Friday. “It…… read more »
Rosewood certainly has a flair for the dramatics this season. After beating Princeton 10-5 in nine innings on Tuesday, the Eagles turned around defeated Hobbton 2-1 in eight innings on Thursday. Davis Albert hit a walk-off ground-rule double to give the Eagles the win. Rosewood (6-1 overall) is now in sole possession of first place…… read more »
Photo and article from Laieke Abebe What was a competitive game to start turned in the wrong direction for Goldsboro in the fourth inning. The Cougars could not get out of their own way in a 20-8, six-inning defeat against Clinton on Thursday. This comes after a 4-2 road loss to the Dark Horses on…… read more »
A state champion and team leader, Wayne Country Day’s Rowan Watt has done great things for the school’s baseball program. On a Chargers team loaded with talent, Watt was the team’s unquestioned leader, and his coaches and teammates did not take his production, versatility, and energy for granted. “It feels awesome, and it’s something that…… read more »
Despite the hectic nature of balancing three sports, Spring Creek’s Claire Denton learned how to balance the three different sports, and she’s never stopped loving all three. Denton, who plays tennis, runs track, and is a cheerleader, said she loves what each sport brings. “My favorite sport is probably cheer because I’ve cheering forever. I…… read more »
C.B. Aycock track coach Scottie Rodgers recognized Matthew Hammonds’ potential as a runner during his freshman season. Over the course of four years, Rodgers watched the soft-spoken and modest Hammonds transformed into an elite athlete through hard work and dedication. “He’s pretty quick, and since his freshman year, he’s worked hard. He’s a go-getter who…… read more »
Rosewood’s bats woke up at the right time against Princeton on Tuesday evening. With the score tied 5-5 in the top of the ninth inning, Rosewood scored five runs in the inning to take a 10-5 lead. The Eagles then held off Princeton in the bottom of the ninth to get the win and improve…… read more »
