Often in sports, players with either incredible talent or a tremendous work ethic do well. Either their natural ability or strong desire to be the best launches them to solid success. But when that authentic gift and that genuine relentlessness are paired together, that’s when truly impressive student-athletes are born. In the case of Goldsboro…… read more »
Before Goldsboro’s game against James Kenan started, the Cougars honored senior Xavion Atkinson for scoring 1,000 career points. However, despite Atkinson scoring a team-high 23 points, James Kenan defeated Goldsboro 77-63 on Tuesday evening. “Xavion is a good player. He plays with a chip on his shoulder and with a lot of passion,” Goldsboro head…… read more »
Goldsboro snapped its two-game losing streak with a 63-38 win against James Kenan on Tuesday night. The teams battled back-and-forth in the first half, but the Cougars used a dominant second half to sprint past the Tigers. “I just feel like the girls came out ready to play, and they were ready to execute what…… read more »
Southern Wayne appears to be back on track. After dropping their last two games, the Saints used a strong fourth-quarter effort to fend off Eastern Wayne and get a 46-42 victory on Friday evening. It was the Saints’ first road victory of the season. “We had a lot of people step up,” Southern Wayne assistant…… read more »
The Eastern Wayne boys’ basketball team picked up a win on its senior night, but the Warriors are still trying to put a full four quarters together. Eastern Wayne defeated Southern Wayne 61-55 on Friday evening. The Warriors also snapped a four-game losing streak. “Well, it was tale two halves, and it was a letdown…… read more »
C.B. Aycock attempted to overcome a 12-point halftime deficit in its game against New Bern on Thursday night, but despite their best efforts, the Golden Falcons could not topple the Bears. The Bears came out firing and held off the Golden Falcons for 47-38, Eastern Carolina 3A/4A Conference victory. The Golden Falcons were down 11-2…… read more »
The C.B. Aycock girls’ basketball team appears to be finding its stride. The Golden Falcons built up a 13-point halftime lead and held on for a 62-56 victory over Eastern Carolina 3A/4A Conference opponent New Bern on Thursday night in Pikeville. Kaitlyn Smith scored 15 of her game-high 24 points in the first half to…… read more »
A three-sport athlete at Princeton High School, Leonna Nelson, is the epitome of a teammate. The senior, who plays softball, basketball and volleyball, brings a laser-like focus to every sport she plays, and it is a perfect example of why she is such an integral part of the Bulldogs’ success. Softball is her primary sport,…… read more »
During his time at Rosewood High School, Roderick Benjamin has had a steady stream of impressive performances on the basketball court. Still, perhaps the best impressive thing about the senior is his leadership. When the Eagles are playing, Benjamin leads the Eagles with his impeccable technique and impressive composure. Several players contribute to a good…… read more »
Rosewood built up a 17-14 lead at halftime, but the Eagles were unable to hold on, and the Leopards escaped Rosewood with a 38-30 victory on Monday evening. Skyler Lassiter led the Eagles with team-high 11 points, while Rylee Maldonado and Caroline Sanders both contributed six points. The Eagles (2-3 overall) will look to bounce…… read more »
