Coming back from an injury is never easy. It requires an immense amount of hard work and determination, not to mention all the hours spent in physical therapy and rehab. And Wayne Country Day’s Ja’Kea Brunson was willing to do whatever it took to get back on the basketball after her injury. The junior tore…… read more »
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Athlete Of The Week: Ja’Kea Brunson
Girls Basketball: C.B. Aycock Turns Back Rosewood (PHOTO GALLERY)
C.B. Aycock improved its record to 4-2 overall with a 24-14 win against Rosewood on Tuesday evening. Laci Best scored C.B. Aycock’s first six points, and the Golden Falcons took an 8-1 lead at the end of the first quarter. In the second quarter, the Golden Falcons outscored Rosewood 6-2 and led 14-3 at halftime,…… read more »
Boys Basketball: WCDS’ Tanner Scores 34 In Win Over Wayne Christian (PHOTO GALLERY)
Wayne Country Day’s Collin Tanner certainly put on a show Thursday evening against Wayne Christian. The junior poured in a game-high 34 points, which included a few thunderous dunks, and the Chargers defeated the Eagles 86-62 to win their eighth game in a row. “When Collin is playing at a high level, then obviously it…… read more »
Athlete Of The Week: Kamran Prince
Only a sophomore, Kamran Prince is stepping up in a big for C.B. Aycock on the basketball court this season. The Golden Falcons are 4-0 for the first time in over a decade, defeated Goldsboro for the first time since 2016, and swept the season series against Eastern Wayne. And Prince is a vital piece…… read more »
Girls Basketball: Southern Wayne Turns Back Goldsboro (PHOTO GALLERY)
Playing in front of a packed gym for the first time in over a year, Southern Wayne certainly gave the home crowd something to cheer about on Monday evening. The Saints turned in a dominant performance and defeated Goldsboro 58-24 in non-conference action. Ta’Niyah Glaspie led the Saints with 14 points and 12 rebounds, Jamaya…… read more »
Boys Basketball: C.B. Aycock Defeats Goldsboro For First Time Since 2016 (PHOTO GALLERY)
J.D. Dunn scored a game-high 22 points and C.B. Aycock toppled Goldsboro 58-52. It marks the Golden Falcons’ first win over the Cougars since 2016. Kam Prince scored nine of his 12 points in the first quarter, and C.B. Aycock held a 15-12 lead at the end of the first quarter. At halftime, the Golden…… read more »
Girls Basketball: Eastern Wayne Wins Season Opener Against C.B. Aycock (PHOTO GALLERY)
Jada Hamilton scored 12 points in the first quarter, and Eastern Wayne defeated C.B. Aycock 38-27 in non-conference action. Both squads are back in action today. Eastern Wayne hosts Greene Central, while C.B. Aycock entertains Goldsboro.… read more »
Men’s Basketball: UMO Defeats St. Augustine’s In Final Day of Pickle Classic
The University of Mount Olive men’s basketball team defeated the Falcons of St. Augustine on Saturday on the final day of the 56th Annual Mt. Olive Pickle Classic. This win takes the Trojans to 1-3 overall. INSIDE THE SCOREMount Olive took a three-point deficit to open up the contest down 6-3 with 18:06 left in the half. The Trojans tied the contest…… read more »
Second WJG Sports Classic Set To Take Place
The sounds of squeaking shoes and bouncing balls are set to fill up the Norvell T. Lee Gymnasium at Goldsboro High School as the second WJG Sports Classic is set to take place on July, 29. Created by WJG Sports founders Kai Jones and Laieke Abebe, the WJG Sports Classic is a showcase basketball event…… read more »
C.B. Aycock’s Smith Headed To UMO
Days after graduating from Charles B. Aycock High School, Kaitlyn Smith got to celebrate another milestone on Wednesday. Smith signed a national letter of intent to play basketball at the University of Mount Olive. “It’s exciting and kind of life-changing,” Smith said. “I’ve been waiting for this my whole life.” Smith’s recruiting process took numerous…… read more »
