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 »
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Softball: North Duplin Advances Into Second Round Of NCHSAA Playoffs (PHOTO GALLERY)
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 »
Girls Basketball: Goldsboro Defeats Wallace-Rose Hill On Senior Night (PHOTO GALLERY)
The light switch came on for Goldsboro in the third quarter, while Wallace-Rose Hill stayed in the dark. The Cougars used a game-breaking run in the third quarter to topple Wallace-Rose Hill 47-23 and get a big win on their senior night. Goldsboro ends the season on a four-game winning streak and a 7-4 overall…… read more »
Boys Basketball: Wallace-Rose Hill Escapes Goldsboro With A Win (PHOTO GALLERY)
Goldsboro’s three seniors – Xavion Atkinson, Jaikir Fowler and Noah Hancock – have accomplished a lot and created plenty of memories during their time in a Cougars’ uniform. The lasting images of Wednesday night could sting for a while, but the Cougars played with the heart that they are known for. Goldsboro saw an 11-point…… read more »
Boys Soccer: Spring Creek Bounces Back Against East Duplin
After a 5-2 loss against Clinton, Spring Creek bounced back by defeating East Duplin 3-1 in East Central 2A play on Wednesday afternoon. Josue Sanchez Inestroza recorded two goals, while Jonah Velasquez-Perez scored one goal for the Gators, who fell to improved to 2-2 overall. The Gators visit Wallace-Rose Hill (1-3) on Monday.… read more »
Boys Basketball: Goldsboro’s Atkinson Hits 1,000 Points For His Career (PHOTO GALLERY)
Before Goldsboro’s game against James Kenan started, the Cougars honored senior Xavion Atkinson for scoring 1,000 career points. However, despite Atkinson scoring a team-high 23 points, James Kenan defeated Goldsboro 77-63 on Tuesday evening. “Xavion is a good player. He plays with a chip on his shoulder and with a lot of passion,” Goldsboro head…… read more »
