Photo and article from Laieke Abebe Errors on special teams and a sputtering offense led to Southern Wayne’s demise against East Wake in Quad County 3A Conference play on Tuesday evening. The Saints went down 30-0 at halftime and could not recover in a 52-12 loss to the Warriors. It hasn’t been the best return…… read more »
Goldsboro 12, Beddingfield 7 Goldsboro snapped its three-game slide with a 12-7 victory against Beddingfield in the Neuse Six 2A Conference opener for both teams. The Cougars (2-4 overall, 1-0 NSC) continue Neuse Six 2A Conference play on Friday when they travel to undefeated Princeton (5-0, 1-0). Rosewood 55, Hobbton 28 After not playing a…… read more »
Moving up a classification can be a daunting challenge for any team, but it’s one the Princeton Bulldogs have taken in stride. The Bulldogs moved up from 1A to 2A and have more than proven they belong. After defeating East Duplin and Richlands, a 2A and 3A school, respectively, in non-conference action, the Bulldogs opened…… read more »
Article and photo from Laieke Abebe Despite a great start against North Lenoir, Southern Wayne was unable to keep pace. The Saints couldn’t stop a potent rushing attack from the Hawks and fell 44-24 on Friday evening in Wheat Swamp. Coming off their first win in two years at Goldsboro last week, Ronnie McClary’s squad…… read more »
Southern Wayne’s Adam “Stone” Cain always wanted to play running back, but when he was younger playing pop warner, he could not live out his dreams of carrying the football. “I played in little league, and there was always a weight limit, and I was always over it,” Cain said. “No matter how much I…… read more »
It’s been an offseason of change for former Goldsboro High School standout and current NFL player Jarran Reed. Reed spent the first five years of his pro football career with the Seattle Seahawks, but after the 2020 season, it was time for Reed to find a home. He eventually signed with the Kansas City Chiefs,…… read more »
After last week’s tough loss to Southern Wayne, Goldsboro is ready to turn the page against Rocky Mount on Friday night. Kickoff is 7 p.m. COVID-19 has affected many football programs across the state this season, and Goldsboro (1-2 overall) is no different. And Goldsboro head coach Timothy Ray said his team has to be…… read more »
The football season only started four weeks ago, but one thing is for certain, Princeton has one of the most dynamic running back duos in the state. The potent tandem of senior Jaydon Brooks and junior Christian Perris gives opposing defenses absolutely no time to relax and catch their breaths. “We’re working, and we’re on…… read more »
Article from Laieke Abebe. Photos from Bobby Williams After a tough loss in its season opener, Spring Creek has rebounded nicely. The Gators have now won back-to-back games after an 18-6 win over Bear Grass Charter Friday at the Swamp. Daniel Robinson’s squad equaled their season win total from last year with this victory. “We…… read more »
The smiles on the Southern Wayne players’ faces after the game said it all. On Friday night, they entered Cougar Stadium on a 16-game losing streak and had not defeated Goldsboro since Sept. 6, 2016. However, all streaks have to end eventually, and the Saints left Cougar Stadium with a 20-14 victory over the Cougars…… read more »
