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Athletes Of The Week: Gracelyn Massey

Athletes Of The Week: Gracelyn Massey

Softball is one of Gracelyn Massey’s biggest passions, and it has helped create many friendships and opened a few doors. Massey has never been complacent with where she is at in her development, and she has risen up the ranks from a young freshman to a senior captain and leader for the Bulldogs. She is…read more »

Softball: Princeton Takes Down Rosewood (PHOTO GALLERY)

Softball: Princeton Takes Down Rosewood (PHOTO GALLERY)

Whenever Rosewood and Princeton face-off, no matter the sport, fans of both teams can expect a hard-fought game, and Monday evening on the softball field was no exception. After watching a five-run lead slip down to one run, Le’Onna Nelson hit a two-out, three-run home run in the bottom of the fourth inning to push…read more »

Football: Rosewood Shuts Out North Duplin (PHOTO GALLERY)

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 »

Girls Basketball: Murphy Wins 1A State Title Game Against Princeton (PHOTO GALLERY)

Girls Basketball: Murphy Wins 1A State Title Game Against Princeton (PHOTO GALLERY)

The Princeton girls’ basketball team did everything they could to win the program’s first state title. Unfortunately for the Bulldogs, Murphy had other plans. Murphy defeated Princeton 76-34 in the N.C. High School Athletic Association 1A state championship game on Saturday afternoon at Wheatmore High School in Trinity. It was the final basketball game for…read more »

Girls Basketball: Princeton Advances To Regional Round (PHOTO GALLERY)

Girls Basketball: Princeton Advances To Regional Round (PHOTO GALLERY)

Meredith Wooten simply refused to lose. Wooten scored a season-high 32 points, and the Bulldogs bounced Southside, 67-52, from the N.C. High School Athletic Association 1A girls’ basketball playoffs on Saturday evening. Wooten’s incredible game helped the Bulldogs advance to their first regional final since the 1988. Princeton will host Northside-Pinetown, and tip-off is 7…read more »

Football: Princeton Wins Season Opener Against East Duplin (PHOTO GALLERY)

Football: Princeton Wins Season Opener Against East Duplin (PHOTO GALLERY)

Saturday afternoon football can be just as exciting as Friday night football. Up 14-3 at halftime, Princeton watched its lead slip away during the second half. However, down 15-14 with 2:39 left in the fourth quarter, the Bulldogs pulled off a miraculous comeback to beat East Duplin in the season opener for both teams. “It…read more »

Highschool Football Roundup From Thursday, February 25th

Highschool Football Roundup From Thursday, February 25th

Rosewood 42, North Johnston 0 Rosewood opened its season with a 42-0 victory against North Johnston on Thursday night. The Eagles flew out to a 22-0 halftime lead and never looked back, and the Eagles played well on both sides of the ball. Avante George led Rosewood’s running game with 120 yards and two touchdowns…read more »

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