Lenior Community College came knocking, and Campbell Cunningham gladly opened the door. On Wednesday afternoon, Cunningham realized his dream to play college baseball was no longer a fantasy as he signed a national letter of intent with the Lancers. “It feels good, and I’ve been waiting to finally make the decision. It was really hard,…… read more »
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Spring Creek’s Cunningham Headed To Lenoir CC
Boys Soccer: Spring Creek Dominates Midway (PHOTO GALLERY)
Over the past few seasons, Spring Creek has earned a reputation as one of the best soccer teams in Wayne County by outplaying opponents and handing out lopsided losses to all comers. That trend continued Wednesday night as Oscar Escudero, Josue Pineda and Josue Sanchez Inestroza all scored two goals apiece to lead the Gators…… read more »
Volleyball: Goldsboro’s Brown Named ECC Player Of The Year
The East Central 2A Conference recently released its all-conference teams for volleyball. The coaches voted on the volleyball all-conference team. Goldsboro’s Hallie Brown was named player of the year, while Goldsboro’s head coaches T.J. Lancaster and Pam Tart were named coaches of the year. Haley Phillips, Brianna Moye and Anna Miranda were also named to…… read more »
Athletes Of The Week: Calvin Alphin
Spring Creek’s Calvin Alphin has the distinct ability to work diligently at his craft to reach new heights. The junior is a vital piece of Spring Creek’s basketball team, and he serves as a role model to the younger athletes on the team. They do not just admire him for the concrete results he has…… read more »
Girls Basketball: Goldsboro Tops Spring Creek (PHOTO GALLERY)
The Goldsboro girls’ basketball team put together a complete defensive game against Spring Creek. The Cougars played locked down defense in their 59-9 win over Spring Creek on Wednesday night. “The whole team played very well as a unit,” Goldsboro head coach Latina Bullock-Thomas said. “It was a total team effort.” Goldsboro used its defense…… read more »
Boys Basketball: Goldsboro Bounces Back Against Spring Creek (PHOTO GALLERY)
Goldsboro bounced back from its tough 64-61 loss and against James Kenan last Friday. The Cougars turned in four quarters of textbook defense in a 77-38 victory against Spring Creek in East Central 2A Conference action on Wednesday night. Goldsboro used its defense to pressure the Gators, create turnovers, crowd passing lanes and get hands…… read more »
Volleyball: Goldsboro Defeats Spring Creek In Season Opener (PHOTO GALLERY)
It has been close to eight months since public schools in North Carolina played any sports. The difficult circumstances presented by the COVID-19 pandemic made it hard to say when sports would return. Still, finally, after eight long months, public school started playing sports again in Wayne County on Wednesday. And the excitement in the…… read more »
Athletes of the Week: Taylor Smith
As far back as she could remember, Taylor Smith has always loved playing soccer. She played a few sports, such as volleyball, but when she discovered soccer, it was love at first sight, and now Smith is rarely seen without a soccer ball, and it’s her skills on pitch that have enabled Smith to be…… read more »
Athletes of the Week: Lucas Barfield
Lucas Barfield has forged quite a reputation for himself during his high school career. Last season as a junior, Barfield was named a team captain on the football and basketball teams. Barfield certainly displayed his skills on the court and on the gridiron. Still, his determination to stay positive during the outbreak of COVID-19 is…… read more »
