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Football: Goldsboro’s Taylor Invited To East-West All-Star Game
Justin Taylor’s stellar senior campaign on the football field came to a close in November. Little did Taylor know he wasn’t done. He’ll spend a few more days playing high school football in mid-July as a member of the East All-Star football team. It’s the first time since Xzavior Bowden in 2019 that an athlete…… read more »
McClary Named New Goldsboro Football Coach
In the end, the call to come back home was too strong. Southern Wayne head coach Ronnie McClary Jr. is leaving Dudley is to become the new head football coach at Goldsboro High School. McClary is taking over for Timothy Ray, who left Goldsboro earlier this month to become the head football coach at Red…… read more »
Princeton’s Uzzell Headed To UNC Pembroke
McKinley Uzzell found his new home for the next four years. The Princeton Bulldog signed a national letter of intent to play football at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke next fall. Other schools had contacted Uzzell and offered some options during his recruiting process, but UNC Pembroke just seemed like the right fit for Uzzell.…… read more »
Goldsboro’s Taylor, Howell, Smith Sign National Letters Of Intent
Goldsboro celebrated National Signing Day in style. The trio of Justin Taylor, Elizabeth Howell, and Alina Smith, who play football, volleyball, and soccer, respectively, each realized a dream that was years in the making. Taylor, an electric football player on both sides of the ball, confirmed his plan to attend Chowan University. “It’s a dream…… read more »
Football: Princeton’s Uzzell Enters The NCHSAA Record Book
Kicking is one of the most mental positions in football. Kickers can get little praise for doing their job and criticism when they don’t. Naturally, it can be very easy for kickers to get rattled or lose their confidence, but that’s not the case for Princeton kicker McKinley Uzzell. “There’s always that little thought in…… read more »
Athlete Of The Week: Mckinley Uzzell
Mckinley Uzzell started kicking his sophomore year, and through hard work and determination, he’s become one of the best kickers in the area. “I actually had a concussion, and Ms. Vicky Braswell came up to me and said, ‘we’re looking for a kicker,’ and I said “alright, I’ll try it out,’ and I fell in…… read more »
Football: Rosewood Falls To Northampton In Third-Round Matchup
Photos and article from Kai Jones On a cold night in Gaston, Rosewood had no answer for Northampton quarterback Anthony Harding. The Jaguars (10-2), behind a three-touchdown performance from Harding, beat the Eagles (6-3) in the third round of the N.C. High School Athletic Association 1A playoffs 34-16 after trailing 16-0 early in the second…… read more »
Football: Princeton Runs Over Nash Central, Advances To Fourth Round (PHOTO GALLERY)
For the first time since 2012, Princeton is in the fourth round of the playoffs. The Bulldogs amassed 463 yards on the ground and ran over Nash Central 63-12 in the third round of the N.C. High School Athletic Association 2A playoffs on Friday evening. No. 1 Princeton (12-0 overall) will host No. 5 St.…… read more »
Football: Rosewood Takes Care Of North Edgecombe, Advances To Third Round (PHOTO GALLERY)
Rosewood put together one of its most complete performances of the season in the second round of N.C. High School Athletic Association 1A playoffs. Behind a dominant offensive line, a strong running game, and solid defense, the Eagles defeated North Edgecombe 36-8 on Friday evening. “I was just talking to the kids, and it’s probably…… read more »
