It is not a secret that when Princeton’s Jaheim Taylor and Tyrese Whitley are playing well, the Bulldogs are tough to beat. Whitley poured in a game-high 30 points, and Taylor scored 24 points to lead Princeton to an 86-57 win over Voyager Academy in the first round of the N.C. High School Athletic Association…… read more »
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Boys Basketball: Princeton’s Jaheim Taylor Hits 1,000 Points For Career In Playoff Win (PHOTO GALLERY)
Princeton’s Casey To Run Track And Cross Country At Barton College
Princeton’s Adam Casey recently signed a national letter of intent to run cross country and track at Barton College. Casey is a standout cross country and distance runner for the Bulldogs. He has a personal best of 5:06 in the 1600m, an 11:11 in the 3200m, and a time of 18:17.20 in the 5000m. “I…… read more »
Princeton’s Thompson Picks Lenoir CC
The sleepless nights are over. Tyler Thompson finally made his decision. On Wednesday afternoon, the Princeton High School baseball standout inked a national letter of intent with Lenoir Community College. Thompson said he entertained other offers before settling on the Lancers. “It feels great, and I’m excited to take my next step in the journey…… read more »
Princeton’s Gurganious Signs NLI With Lenoir CC
Making the transition from high school to college presents a few distinct challenges, but Princeton’s Grey Gurganious is ready to face those challenges. The pitcher signed a national letter of intent to play baseball at Lenoir Community College next season. “It’s pretty cool, and I didn’t think I’d be here last year, but here I…… read more »
Athletes Of The Week: Leonna Nelson
A three-sport athlete at Princeton High School, Leonna Nelson, is the epitome of a teammate. The senior, who plays softball, basketball and volleyball, brings a laser-like focus to every sport she plays, and it is a perfect example of why she is such an integral part of the Bulldogs’ success. Softball is her primary sport,…… read more »
Athletes Of The Week: Tyrese Whitley
Early in his basketball career, when Tyrese Whitley missed a couple of shots, he was sometimes hesitant to shoot the next time he got the ball. Now a senior at Princeton High School, Whitley has evolved as a player, and his shot has become even purer over the years. Now, whether he is 9 for…… read more »
Boys Basketball: Princeton Turns Back Rosewood To Remain Undefeated (PHOTO GALLERY)
In a matchup of undefeated teams, Princeton answered the challenge against Rosewood on Tuesday evening. Jahiem Taylor collected a game-high 32 points for the Bulldogs, who thwarted a couple of rallies and dealt the Eagles a 73-55 defeat. Zion McPhatter contributed 11 points, and Ethan Potts added 10 points. Princeton is now on a six-game…… read more »
Girls Basketball: Princeton Remains Perfect On The Season (PHOTO GALLERY)
With the score tied 4-4 early in the first quarter, the Princeton girls’ basketball team picked up its defensive intensity, and the Bulldogs took over the game. Meredith Wooten dumped in a game-high 20 points, Anna Taylor contributed 19, while Leanna Nelson scored 11 points during a 59-28 victory against archrival Rosewood. It was the…… read more »
Girls Basketball: Princeton’s Wooten Surpasses 1,000 Points (PHOTO GALLERY)
Meredith Wooten stepped up to the free-throw line and fired up a shot. The ball sank to the bottom of the net, and with that free throw, Wooten joined the 1,000-point club. The game paused for a moment as Princeton head coach and Wooten’s mother, Paula Wooten, presented her daughter with a game ball to…… read more »
Cross Country: Princeton, Rosewood and North Duplin Compete in CC Meet
Overcoming the cold weather, Rosewood teammates Jaylee Amy and India Young finished among the top 10 during a Carolina 1A Conference meet ran at the Pikeville Town Hall on Monday afternoon. Amy took first individually with a time of 25 minutes, 0.4 seconds. Young crossed the line second in 26:14.60. Princeton’s Margaret Parrish (third, 27:10.40)…… read more »
