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 »
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Athletes Of The Week: Jaikir Fowler
Boys Basketball: Goldsboro Improves To 2-0 (PHOTO GALLERY)
Ball-hawking pressure defense, speed and another big second-half run, the Goldsboro boys’ basketball team used all three to its advantage during a 69-48 triumph over East Central 2A Conference county foe East Duplin on Wednesday evening. Senior guard Jaikir Fowler poured in a game-high 26 points for the Cougars, who improved their record to 2-0…… read more »
Girls Basketball: Goldsboro Rally Falls Short Against East Duplin (PHOTO GALLERY)
Down 37-29 at the end of the third quarter, the Goldsboro girls’ basketball team showed how resilient and determined they are. Unfortunately, the Cougars were unable to get the win as East Duplin held off Goldsboro 59-57 on Wednesday evening. The Cougars trailed 13-9 at the end of the first quarter. “In the beginning, we…… read more »
Girls Basketball: Goldsboro Holds Off Midway (PHOTO GALLERY)
Goldsboro never panicked. After Midway erased a seven-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Cougars remained composed and refused to let the Raiders win the game. With 20 seconds left in the game, Shayla Greene hit the go-ahead layup, and Goldsboro held off Midway 45-43 on Friday night. “I saw a lot of dedication and…… read more »
Boys Basketball: Goldsboro Rolls Past Midway (PHOTO GALLERY)
Goldsboro showed composure when it mattered most in its season opener against Midway Down 48-43 midway through the third quarter, Goldsboro used a 22-0 run to roll past the Raiders 79-61 on Friday night. Xavion Atkinson led the Cougars with 35 points. Jaikir Fowler supplied 15 points, while Deontae Hooker and Justice Wooten both scored…… read more »
Athletes Of The Week: Jayquan Curry
Jayquan Curry is known primarily as a basketball player, but that sport does not tell the full story of just how unique and versatile an athlete Curry is. Entering high school, Curry did not think about playing football, but his friends convinced him to join Wayne Christian’s eight-man football team. And during his sophomore season,…… read more »
Athletes Of The Week: Brianna Verme
When Brianna Verme started playing sports in high school, she did not envision herself one day leading the team. Of course, she had dreams of blossoming into a key contributor on the field, but she was not sure she would ever thrive as a softball player. Now, two years later, Verme has done just that.…… read more »
Athletes Of The Week: Vante Hutcherson
When Vante Hutcherson injured his back last season, he could have shut down and stopped working. However, Hutcherson chose to work hard and get stronger, and despite being injured, Hutcherson supported his teammates and was involved with the basketball team as much as possible. “My injury was tough, I gained 25-30 pounds, and I had…… read more »
FCA Winter Classic Starts On Monday
Holiday hoops are back in Wayne County. The FCA Winter Classic tips off Monday afternoon at Kornegay Arena on the University of Mount Olive campus. Wayne Country Day, Wayne Christian, Wayne Prep, Coastal Christian, Liberty Christian, Community Christian, Wilson Dash, and Harrells Christian make up this year’s field. Third-place and championship games are Wednesday. Due…… read more »
Basketball: Wayne Country Day Girls Dominate Freedom Christian (PHOTO GALLERY)
Wayne Country Day’s Ja’Kea Bruson erupted for 31 points, and the Chargers rolled past Freedom Christian 77-30. Kimora Cox added 15 points for the Chargers, while Carleigh Greiman knocked down eight points. The Chargers (2-2 overall) next host Wayne Christian (3-0) on Friday. “We played well against Freedom Christian, and we played really good defense,”…… read more »
