Softball is one of Gracelyn Massey’s biggest passions, and it has helped create many friendships and opened a few doors. Massey has never been complacent with where she is at in her development, and she has risen up the ranks from a young freshman to a senior captain and leader for the Bulldogs. She is…… read more »
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Athletes Of The Week: Gracelyn Massey
Athletes Of The Week: Shawna Williams
Throughout her high school career, C.B. Aycock’s Shawna Williams has learned that hard work pays off. For Williams, who plays softball and golf, success on the softball diamond came almost immediately, but Williams never stopped working hard to succeed on and off the field. “I just love it, I love every aspect about,” Williams said…… read more »
Athletes Of The Week: William Carter
It’s easy to look at William Carter and assume he has always been this way. As a senior, team leader, and a stellar student-athlete, Carter stands out on the Golden Falcons’ defensive line. In reality, though, Carter spent years working in and out of the classroom to reach this point. Carter never gave up on…… read more »
Athletes Of The Week: Benjamin Peacock
Rosewood’s Benjamin Peacock is poised for a breakout year. Peacock, who plays baseball, basketball and soccer, made significant headway as a sophomore, trained diligently in the offseason. Now, as a junior, he established himself as a leader on every team. As a freshman, he was part of the Rosewood baseball team that reached the state…… read more »
Athletes Of The Week: Anna Taylor
Switching schools can be a challenging experience, and it can take time for a student to adjust to their new surroundings. However, Anna Taylor has made the transition from Neuse Charter to Princeton without much difficulty. “It was a weird year to move, and I was a little nervous, but being involved in basketball helped…… read more »
Athletes Of The Week: Katlyn Parrish
C.B Aycock’s Katlyn Parrish is not your typical student-athlete, and the head girls’ basketball coach Randy Pate has certainly taken notice. After the Golden Falcons’ final game against Eastern Wayne on February 19th. Pate called Parrish “our Larry Bird.” Parrish appreciated the compliment and said playing for the Pate the past four years has made…… read more »
Athletes Of The Week: Kyle Holland
When North Duplin’s Kyle Holland earned his spot on the varsity baseball as a freshman, the short-term excitement was palpable. He was eager to play alongside upperclassmen and make his presence felt right away. However, he quickly learned there were more long-term benefits to making varsity as a freshman. It was not just the prestige…… read more »
Athletes Of The Week: Anna Miranda
During her time playing volleyball at Goldsboro High School, Anna Miranda carved out an impressive legacy. A two-sport athlete at Goldsboro, Miranda devotes hours and hours to her craft each season, and the senior has worked hard to get to where she is now in volleyball and softball. “My main sport is definitely volleyball,” Miranda…… read more »
Athletes Of The Week: Jaikir Fowler
As a freshman playing on the JV team, Goldsboro’s Jaikir Fowler used to wonder when his time on the varsity team would come. And over the past few seasons, Fowler has morphed into a beast, and that transformation has paid dividends on the basketball court. The senior is still always looking to get better, but…… read more »
Athletes Of The Week: Jay Bass
Goldsboro’s Jay Bass started to fall in love with running in the sixth grade. He competed in a 5k race, which he completed in 24 minutes. Delighted by his time, Bass quickly realized he had a knack for running. “I felt very accomplished, and that’s where my love of running distance really came from,” Bass…… read more »
