Photo was taken by Evan Moesta (Manager of Multimedia for Carolina Mudcats) Drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 18th round of the 2019 Major League Baseball draft, Ashton McGee was all set to begin climbing the minor league ladder toward the major leagues. However, the COVID-19 pandemic forced the cancellation of the 2020 minor…… read more »
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Ashton McGee Finds Sucess In Minor Leagues
Eastern Wayne’s Woresly Sets Sights On Fayetteville State University
Opposing offensive lines have had little success slowing down Eastern Wayne’s Jaikwez Woresly over the past few seasons. Various college coaches have noticed Woresly’s talents on the football field, and he recently made his college decision official. On Monday, Woresly signed a national letter of intent to play football at Fayetteville State University. Playing along the defensive line…… read more »
Softball: Wayne County Post 11 Opens Season With A Win (PHOTO GALLERY)
After missing out on a season last summer due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Wayne County Post 11 started the 2021 season off with a bang. “In our first year in 2019, when we missed the state finals by a game, I was looking forward to next year, and then COVID-19 hit us,” Wayne County head…… read more »
Spring Creek’s Reyes Signs With Louisburg’s Soccer Program
Leslie Reyes wanted a place where she could grow and improve as a soccer player. The Spring Creek senior considered her options, but finally, Louisburg College came calling. Her teammate, Taylor Smith, recommended her the Louisburg coaches, and coaches quickly contacted Reyes, who signed a national letter of intent with the Hurricanes on Friday. “It…… read more »
Athletes Of The Week: Gracelyn Massey
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 »
Athletes Of The Week: Allie Lane
When Southern Wayne’s Allie Lane started playing softball when she was six years old, she was instantly hooked. Her cousin played baseball, and there was something about hitting, catching and running the bases that intrigued her, and she decided she was going to play softball in high school. “I got into from there,” Lane said.…… read more »
Princeton’s Miller Headed To William Peace
Her hair flowing gently in the breeze, Morgan Miller grabbed a pen and smiled as she signed the piece of paper. On Friday afternoon, Miller inked a national letter of intent to play softball at William Peace University. “It’s great, and it’s been a lifelong goal of mine to sign. I’ve been playing softball since…… read more »
Princeton’s Braswell Finally Gets To Sign Her NLI With William Peace
Reanna Braswell finally got to sign her national letter of intent on Friday afternoon. The former Princeton Bulldog, who is now a freshman at William Peace University, did not get a chance to sign last year because of the COVID-19 pandemic. “Due to COVID and that I wasn’t sure this is what I wanted to…… read more »
Athletes Of The Week: Carly Court
For Goldsboro’s Carly Court, running at a high level comes down to a few ingredients. The sophomore first must put in the work outside of the cross country meets because, without training, nothing is possible in the most critical moments. Second, she must believe in herself. Running a race is a physical challenge, but a…… read more »
Athletes Of The Week: Hannah Martin
Anyone who knows North Duplin’s Hannah Martin knows that she is extremely competitive. It is not a secret, and it helps make her who she is. Martin invests in her passions, and she pursues them relentlessly. Playing sports at North Duplin helped instill the value of hard work and taught Martin how much of a…… read more »
