Written by Laieke Abebe An excellent season from Princeton came to an abrupt end on Friday evening. Despite leading at halftime, the fifth-seeded Bulldogs bowed out of the 1-AA state playoffs in 39-28 road loss to fourth seed John A. Holmes. “I thought we made good adjustments throughout the second half,” Princeton head coach…… read more »
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Football: Princeton held scoreless in second half, eliminated from 1AA playoffs
Football: Rosewood’s Season Comes To An End (PHOTO GALLERY)
Next season started for Rosewood’s football team as it knelt to listen to head coach Robert Britt during its post-game huddle on Friday evening. The Eagles had just lost to Northside-Pinetown, 35-34, in the first round of the N.C. High School Athletic Association 1A playoffs. Though the road to the championship ended, Britt said this…… read more »
Football: Princeton Beats Rosewood To Win Carolina 1A Conference Title (PHOTO GALLERY)
Memories of the 2019 Carolina 1A Conference title game haunted the Princeton coaching staff. The Bulldogs lost to their archrival Rosewood 42-35 in overtime and the loss hurt even more because Rosewood defeated the Bulldogs at the Fred L. Bartholomew Jr. Athletic Complex. “I don’t know how much of it was on our kid’s minds…… read more »
High School Football Roundup From Friday, April 9th
Goldsboro 40, Spring Creek 7 Goldsboro snapped its four-game losing streak with a 40-6 win against Spring Creek on Friday evening. The Cougars finish the season with a 3-4 overall record, while Spring Creek finishes the season with a 2-4 record. Eastern Wayne 26, C.B. Aycock 24 In a back-and-forth game, Eastern Wayne emerged…… read more »
Athletes Of The Week: Logan Merritt
During his four years at Rosewood High School, Logan Merritt has been instrumental in helping the football team and baseball team reach new heights. Merritt established herself as a staple and catalyst on both teams, and he has worked hard to get to where he is now. “I’ve just stuck with it,” Merritt said. Merritt…… read more »
Football: Rosewood Shuts Out North Duplin (PHOTO GALLERY)
It was over in a hurry. Rosewood, led by the hashmark-collecting prowess of senior running back Avante George, started quickly on Friday versus North Duplin, scoring 27 points in the first half. The Eagles would go on to defeat the Rebels 47-0 on Friday evening. “I saw a fast start, and that’s what we wanted,”…… read more »
Football: Despite Strong Start, Eastern Wayne Falls To New Bern
Written by Laieke Abebe While Eastern Wayne began the game strong, the Warriors were unable to stop the New Bern offense on Wednesday. The game was placed in a lightning delay with 15 seconds left in the first half with Eastern Wayne trailing 50-12. After a 45 minute delay, the game was called off making…… read more »
Athletes Of The Week: Avante George
On Monday evening against Lakewood, Rosewood’s Avante George provided the Eagles’ fans with the fireworks they have grown accustomed to over the past few seasons. After catching the second-half kickoff, George maneuvered past multiple defenders, created some separation, and flew 85 yards to the end zone. The play was a microcosm of the senior’s effect…… read more »
Football: Rosewood Soars Over Lakewood (PHOTO GALLERY)
After its game against Lakewood was postponed on Friday due to field conditions, the Rosewood football team was more than ready to face the Leopards on Monday evening. The Eagles rushed for 345 yards and eight touchdowns as a team, and Rosewood dominated Lakewood 63-21 at Branch Pope Field. “I saw a better performance because…… read more »
High School Football Roundup From Friday, March 19th
Princeton 63, Hobbton 6 Princeton scored 28 points in the first quarter and took care of business with a 63-6 win against Hobbton on Friday evening. The Bulldogs are now 4-0 for the third straight season. Princeton will look to keep things rolling next Friday against North Duplin 3-1. James Kenan 30, Goldsboro 20 J.H.…… read more »
