Will Harris tossed a no-hitter and came within one hit by pitch of a perfect game in Rosewood’s 3-0 win against North Duplin on Tuesday evening. The senior’s outstanding performance helped the Eagles (9-1 overall) win their ninth game in a row. “Will threw such a great game that three runs ended up being enough…… read more »
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Baseball: Rosewood’s Harris Tosses No-hitter Against North Duplin (PHOTO GALLERY)
Athletes Of The Week: Walter Lopez-Hernandez
Walter Lopez-Hernandez gravitated toward football during his sophomore of high school. He was drawn to playing football after watching the 2017 North Duplin football team reach the state title game. “My freshman year, I saw the football team go to states, and I thought it’d be really fun. A lot of my friends encouraged me,…… read more »
Athletes Of The Week: Ivy Cashwell
Ivy Cashwell has been playing softball for most of her life. She had many family members play softball, and Cashwell knew she wanted to play softball in high school. When she got to North Duplin, Cashwell was immediately blown away by the welcoming and supportive nature of everyone on the team. “Softball has always been…… read more »
Softball: North Duplin’s Season Comes To An End (PHOTO GALLERY)
North Duplin’s postseason journey ended with a 3-1, second-round loss to Camden County in the NCHSAA 1A playoffs on Wednesday evening. The Rebels finished the season with a 12-1 overall record, and North Duplin head coach Ricky Edwards said he could not be prouder of his team. “I thought it was a good softball game.…… read more »
Softball: North Duplin Advances Into Second Round Of NCHSAA Playoffs (PHOTO GALLERY)
There is nothing better than to open the playoffs in near-perfect fashion. Just ask North Duplin. The Rebels scored 10 runs on 10 hits and did not allow a run during a 10-0, mercy-rule win against Falls Lake Academy in the first round of the N.C. High School Athletic Association 1A playoffs on Monday evening.…… read more »
Softball: North Duplin Clinches Carolina 1A Conference Title (PHOTO GALLERY)
In a battle between two of the top teams in the Carolina 1A Conference, North Duplin emerged with 6-2 against Princeton on Thursday afternoon. With the win, the Rebels (10-0 overall) remain undefeated and clinched their first conference title since 2015. “We’re two games out ahead of everybody, so this game really clinched it,” North…… read more »
Softball: North Duplin Dominates Lakewood (PHOTO GALLERY)
North Duplin won its fifth game in a row with a 20-1 victory against Lakewood on Tuesday evening. The Rebels are now 5-0 overall and 5-0 in the Carolina 1A Conference. North Duplin will next face Hobbton on Monday.… read more »
Boys Soccer: James Kenan Holds Off Spring Creek (PHOTO GALLERY)
To knock off East Central 2A Conference leader James Kenan, Spring Creek needed to play 80 minutes of solid soccer. Spring Creek turned in 40 strong minutes against the Tigers on Monday evening, but James Kenan scored four goals in the second half and defeated the Gators 6-2. “The normal person is going to pick…… read more »
Athletes Of The Week: Kyle Holland
When North Duplin’s Kyle Holland earned his spot on the varsity baseball as a freshman, the short-term excitement was palpable. He was eager to play alongside upperclassmen and make his presence felt right away. However, he quickly learned there were more long-term benefits to making varsity as a freshman. It was not just the prestige…… read more »
Football: Princeton Wins Season Opener Against East Duplin (PHOTO GALLERY)
Saturday afternoon football can be just as exciting as Friday night football. Up 14-3 at halftime, Princeton watched its lead slip away during the second half. However, down 15-14 with 2:39 left in the fourth quarter, the Bulldogs pulled off a miraculous comeback to beat East Duplin in the season opener for both teams. “It…… read more »
