In Spring Creek’s Emily Williams opinion, there is nothing quite as exhilarating as playing basketball with her teammates and playing as hard as she possibly can. Williams, who is only a freshman, has already blossomed into a leader and key contributor for the Gators as her high school career started. “I have a sibling that…… read more »
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Athletes Of The Week: Emily Williams
Athletes Of The Week: Carlos Raven
During his time playing basketball at Wayne Country Day, Carlos Raven started to believe that he belonged on the basketball court. Of course, he always did belong, but he had to convince himself, and his performances the past three seasons have helped him understand that he could carve out his own path in the sport.…… read more »
Boys Basketball: WCDS’ Jaden Cooper Nominated To McDonald’s All-American Game
Wayne Country Day’s Jaden Cooper was nominated on Thursday to the 2021 McDonald’s All-American team, Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, The McDonald’s All-American Games have been canceled for the second straight year, but the nominees were announced on Thursday. Cooper has led the Chargers to a 22-2 record this season, and this season he is…… read more »
Boys Basketball: WCDS Advances To The Second Round Of The NCISAA 2A Playoffs (PHOTO GALLERY)
Wayne Country Day got its playoff run started on the right foot. From the opening tip, the Chargers dominated Saint Thomas Moore Academy. Wayne Country Day (22-2 overall) scored 63 points in the first half during a 74-30 win against the Chancellors in the first round of the N.C. Independent Schools Athletic Association 2A boys’…… read more »
Girls Basketball: WCDS Wins Its Playoff Opener (PHOTO GALLERY)
Wayne Country Day started slowly but quickly found its groove to beat John Paul II in the first round of the N.C. Independent School Athletic Association 2A girls’ basketball playoffs on Tuesday evening. Wayne Country Day (15-5 overall) will host Trinity Academy (6-6) in the second round on Thursday. “We came out real slow, I…… read more »
Boys Basketball: Goldsboro Falls To Clinton (PHOTO GALLERY)
Clinton benefited from a crucial fourth quarter to defeat the Goldsboro, 67-64, on Monday evening. Jaikir Fowler led the Cougars with 16 points, Justin Taylor finished the game with 12 points, and Xavion Atkinson added 10 points. “As far playing, we did a good job, but we just didn’t do a good job rebounding, and…… read more »
Boys Basketball: Best Scores His 1,000th Point And WCDS Wins CPIC Tournament (PHOTO GALLERY)
For the second straight season, Wayne Country Day won the Coastal Plains Independent Conference tournament. In a thrilling game, the Chargers defeated archrival Greenfield 94-79 on Friday evening. During the game, Mike Best reached the 1,000-point mark for his career. “Greenfield is so tough, and they made shots, and we took some punches, but I…… read more »
Boys Basketball: Goldsboro Snaps Two-game Losing Streak (PHOTO GALLERY)
Goldsboro rode the wave of momentum created by a fast start and grabbed a 75-33 East Central 2A Conference victory against Spring Creek on Thursday evening. The Cougars also snapped their two-game losing streak, and Goldsboro head coach Jamal Croom said Goldsboro did a good job sharing the basketball throughout the game. “Coming off a…… read more »
Girls Basketball: Goldsboro Tops Spring Creek (PHOTO GALLERY)
Goldsboro won its second straight game as the Cougars cruised past Spring Creek 53-9 on Thursday evening. The Cougars opened the first quarter on a 9-1 run and led 17-3 after the opening eight minutes. Back-to-back three-pointers from Akiyah York and Kalia Bell extended the margin to 30-6 midway through the second quarter, and Goldsboro…… read more »
Athletes Of The Week: Ty’Lisha Maye
Before basketball season started, Southern Wayne’s Ty’Lisha Maye knew she had to work as hard as possible to make sure she made the most of his last year with the Saints. Maye, who joined the varsity team as a freshman, hoped that the hard work would allow her and her teammates to have a successful…… read more »
