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Jarran Reed Discusses New NFL Team And Goldsboro Roots

Jarran Reed Discusses New NFL Team And Goldsboro Roots

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 »

Boys Soccer: Southern Wayne Holds Off Goldsboro (PHOTO GALLERY)

Boys Soccer: Southern Wayne Holds Off Goldsboro (PHOTO GALLERY)

Damas Jean, Slysen Jean Baptiste, and Miguel Campuzano scored one goal apiece during Southern Wayne’s 3-2 non-conference triumph over county rival Goldsboro on Thursday. The victory improves the Saints’ overall record to 3-0, while the Cougars dropped to 0-3. “We’re doing well, and we still have a long season ahead,” Southern Wayne head coach Luis…read more »

Boys Soccer: C.B. Aycock Edges Past Goldsboro (PHOTO GALLERY)

Boys Soccer: C.B. Aycock Edges Past Goldsboro (PHOTO GALLERY)

C.B. Aycock got the job done in its season opener against Goldsboro. Austin Sawkiw scored the game’s only goal, and the Golden Falcons defeated the Cougars 1-0 in non-conference action on Tuesday evening. “I thought our ball movement was good, but I’m not content on the performance, though. I think we definitely take it another…read more »

Second WJG Sports Classic Set To Take Place

Second WJG Sports Classic Set To Take Place

The sounds of squeaking shoes and bouncing balls are set to fill up the Norvell T. Lee Gymnasium at Goldsboro High School as the second WJG Sports Classic is set to take place on July, 29. Created by WJG Sports founders Kai Jones and Laieke Abebe, the WJG Sports Classic is a showcase basketball event…read more »

Athlete Of The Week: Braxton Morton

Athlete Of The Week: Braxton Morton

Braxton Morton recently wrapped up an outstanding sophomore season for the Goldsboro baseball team. The sophomore, and the Cougars’ ace, went 4-1 on the mound. Morton, who also plays football, said he enjoys being a multi-sport athlete. “I like baseball and football equally, and I enjoy being a part of both teams,” Morton said. He…read more »

Athletes Of The Week: Peyton Wilkins

Athletes Of The Week: Peyton Wilkins

For Goldsboro’s Peyton Wilkins, the game is not over until it is over. He is going to do whatever he can to help his team pull out the win. Wilkins, a senior captain, and standout on the Cougars baseball team is always there to give his teammates moral support and concrete baseball advice. “Ever since…read more »

Baseball: Goldsboro Sweeps Regular-season Series Against Spring Creek (PHOTO GALLERY)

Baseball: Goldsboro Sweeps Regular-season Series Against Spring Creek (PHOTO GALLERY)

Goldsboro swept the regular-season series against Spring Creek with a 14-4 victory on Tuesday afternoon. With the win, Goldsboro improves its record to 3-1, while Spring Creek drops to 1-3. “We got on top, and we didn’t get behind,” Goldsboro head coach Danny Merritt said. “Offensively, we’re making things happen and generating runs.” Goldsboro scored…read more »

Baseball: Goldsboro Comes Back To Defeat Spring Creek (PHOTO GALLERY)

Baseball: Goldsboro Comes Back To Defeat Spring Creek (PHOTO GALLERY)

In a game that lasted only five innings because of heavy rain, Goldsboro came back to defeat Spring Creek 9-6 on Tuesday. “It was a great team effort, and they didn’t give up,” Goldsboro head coach Danny Merritt said. “All the way through the lineup, we kept making things happen.” Spring Creek took an early…read more »

Norvell T. Lee Inducted Into NCHSAA Hall Of Fame

Norvell T. Lee Inducted Into NCHSAA Hall Of Fame

Eight more outstanding individuals in the annals of state prep athletics were recently selected for induction into the N.C. High School Athletic Association Hall of Fame. The late Norvell T. Lee of Goldsboro was inducted into the hall of fame along with Barbara Foxx, Donald Clark, Henry Jones, Fred McDaniel, Ron Parsons, David Rothwell and…read more »

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