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 »
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Game Of The Week Preview: Goldsboro Looks To Bounce Back Against Rocky Mount
Football: Southern Wayne Topples Goldsboro, Ends Long Skid On Gridiron (PHOTO GALLERY)
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 »
Football: Princeton Runs Past Rosewood (PHOTO GALLERY)
Locked in. Such was the general disposition of the Princeton football team on Thursday evening, who used a determined effort to dispatch archrival Rosewood, 52-28, before a lively crowd at Harvey Brooks Field. “Our kids played really hard,” Princeton head coach Travis Gaster said. “They executed our game plan, and they played hard the whole…… read more »
Volleyball: WCDS Halts Three-game Slide (PHOTO GALLERY)
Wayne Country Day snapped a three-game skid with a 25-18, 22-25, 25-19, 25-23 triumph over Northwood Temple Academy on Friday. With the win, the Chargers improved to 3-4 overall. Wayne Country Day next travels to Rocky Mount for a game against Faith Christian on Thursday.… read more »
Football: Rosewood Wins 40th Installment Of Little River Rivalry
Holding onto a 27-26 lead against county rival C.B, Aycock, Rosewood had to stop the Golden Falcons’ two-point conversion attempt to preserve the win. Before the snap, Rosewood head coach Robert Britt asked the sideline judge for a timeout. Britt then talked the situation over with his defense. “We were sending house. We weren’t playing…… read more »
Football: Princeton Runs Over Smithfield-Selma In Season Opener
Photo and article from Laieke Abebe Four months after the last game of their shortened season in the spring, Princeton football returned to the field in style. The Bulldogs trounced Johnston County foe Smithfield-Selma, 42-20 on Friday night at Harvey Brooks field. The Bulldogs have now won 27 of their last 31 games, dating back…… read more »
Game Of The Week Preview: C.B. Aycock And Rosewood Renew Little River Rivalry
After not playing last season, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Rosewood and C.B. Aycock will renew The Little River Rivalry on Friday evening at Hardy Talton Stadium. Kickoff is 7 p.m. The Golden Falcons and Eagles had opened the season against each other nine straight times before not playing against each other last season. C.B.…… read more »
Prep Sports Schedule For Week Of Aug. 16
The schedule is subject to change Monday, Aug 16 Volleyball Neuse Charter at CBA 4:30 p.m. Boys’ soccer James Kenan at Spring Creek 5 p.m. Rosewood at North Lenoir 6 p.m. Princeton at Hobbton 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug 17 Boys’ soccer Goldsboro at CBA 6 p.m. Eastern Wayne at Southern Wayne 5 p.m.…… read more »
Boys Soccer: Wayne Country Day Wins Season Opener Against Neuse Christian Academy (PHOTO GALLERY)
In the sweltering heat, the Wayne Country Day boys’ soccer team opened its season with a 4-1 win over Neuse Christian Academy on Friday afternoon. “It was hot, and I think we’re happy that we got the extra water break in each half,” Wayne Country Day head coach Steve Ellis said. “I knew there would…… read more »
Wayne County Post 11 Holds Inaugural Golf Tournament (PHOTO GALLERY)
Wayne County Post 11 held its inaugural golf tournament on Friday afternoon at Southern Wayne Country Club. Organized by Wayne County Post 11 coaches Adam Pate and Colton Chrisman, the tournament was created to help raise community involvement and support for the Wayne County Post 11 baseball program. Pate said organizing the tournament was an…… read more »
