Overcoming the bitter-cold weather, Rosewood’s Billy Strickland had another great race on Friday by crossing the tape in 18:51.87 in the N.C. High School Athletic Association 1A Mideast Regional held at the WakeMed Soccer Park. Strickland’s 12th place finish was good enough to book a reservation at next weekend’s 1A state championship meet held at…… read more »
During her time playing volleyball at Goldsboro High School, Anna Miranda carved out an impressive legacy. A two-sport athlete at Goldsboro, Miranda devotes hours and hours to her craft each season, and the senior has worked hard to get to where she is now in volleyball and softball. “My main sport is definitely volleyball,” Miranda…… read more »
MOUNT OLIVE – The University of Mount Olive wrestling team fell to the Wolves of Newberry College 37-11 Sunday afternoon in a South Atlantic Conference Carolinas Dual. The contest was the first competition for any UMO Athletics program since March of 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic forced the suspension of sports. INSIDE THE RESULTS The match…… read more »
Justin Cates’ road to becoming a professional football player had some potholes, but he never wavered in his commitment to becoming a professional football player. The former N.C. Agricultural and Technical State University standout was invited to the National Football League’s first Historically Black Colleges and Universities Combine last spring. However, the NFL canceled the…… read more »
Jaylee Amy takes pride in pushing herself to help Rosewood’s cross country team thrive. The blend of grinding both individually and as a team makes the journey worthwhile for the junior, and she appreciates getting to do the sport she loves with people she loves. For her hard work and dedication, she is this week’s…… read more »
After four years of hard work, sweat, and a few tears, it is Canaan Tyson’s time to shine. The Eastern Wayne senior spent the past few seasons playing the Warriors’ junior varsity basketball team. Still, this season, Canaan is finally ready for the big spotlight that comes with playing on the varsity level. To get…… read more »
Senior Macy Sauls is one of six seniors on the Eastern Wayne volleyball team, and during her time on the volleyball team, the Warriors have bonded into a family on and off the court. Sauls, who started playing volleyball when she was a freshman in high school, understood that as a senior this season, she…… read more »
For anybody who has followed Princeton High School athletics over the past few years, the name Meredith Wooten rings a bell. The senior, who plays basketball, softball, and volleyball at Princeton, is a standout student-athlete, and her departure will leave a gaping hole for the Bulldogs next season. However, her leadership skills have been valuable…… read more »
High School is often a joyous and challenging experience. From hanging out with friends every day, playing sports, and creating memories that will last forever, it can be difficult for a high school student to stay focused on the future. However, C.B. Aycock’s Clay Matthews has never been more focused on the future. A star…… read more »
It has been close to eight months since public schools in North Carolina played any sports. The difficult circumstances presented by the COVID-19 pandemic made it hard to say when sports would return. Still, finally, after eight long months, public school started playing sports again in Wayne County on Wednesday. And the excitement in the…… read more »
