MOUNT OLIVE – For most students, college is a leap into the unknown: new people, new places, and a new way of life. However, for Francis Pineda Alcerro, her college choice is a little closer to home and to heart.… read more »
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North Duplin Valedictorian Aims to Make Sacrifices Worthwhile
Festival Highlights Latin America Culture
Saturday people gathered at North Duplin High School the first Latin American Festival. The event held outside near the football field, showcased the culture of Latin American foods. Dancers wore colorful clothing as they performed. The event also included games and soccer action during the day-long event.… read more »
Boys Basketball: Rosewood Wins Conference Matchup Against North Duplin (PHOTO GALLERY)
With Rosewood and North Duplin looking up at Neuse Charter in the Carolina 1A Conference standings, Wednesday’s matchup between the Eagles and Rebels was pivotal for both squads. The Eagles had four players score in double figures, and they were able to hold off the Rebels 56-50. “I thought we played pretty well,” Rosewood head…… read more »
Girls Basketball: North Duplin Defeats Rosewood, Improves To 13-1 (PHOTO GALLERY)
Reece Outlaw led three North Duplin players in double figures with 16 points in a 51-19 win over Carolina 1A Conference rival Rosewood on Wednesday evening. Addy Higginbotham and Starr Jaco added 11 and 10 points, respectively, for the Rebels (13-1 overall, 3-1 CC) The Rebels have won four games in a row and will…… read more »
Football: North Duplin Takes On Northside-Pinetown (PHOTO GALLERY)
North Duplin battled hard for four quarters, but the Rebels fell to Northside-Pinetown, 49-6, at H.E. Grubbs Field on Friday evening. The Rebels were down 7-6 after the first quarter, but the Panthers outscored the Rebels 42-0 during the final three quarters to win the game. Dujuan Armwood rushed for a team-high 30 yards on…… read more »
Softball: North Duplin Represented On All-state Softball Team
Several North Duplin softball players were recently named to the 2021 North Carolina All-State softball team by the N.C. Softball Coaches Association. All-state players are nominated by their coaches and then voted on by coaches across the state. The Rebels’ Skylar Craig, Riley Hatch, Logan Taylor Jones, Kasey Jones, Hannah Martin, Reece Outlaw and Callie Thornton…… read more »
Athletes Of The Week: Walter Lopez-Hernandez
Walter Lopez-Hernandez gravitated toward football during his sophomore of high school. He was drawn to playing football after watching the 2017 North Duplin football team reach the state title game. “My freshman year, I saw the football team go to states, and I thought it’d be really fun. A lot of my friends encouraged me,…… read more »
Athletes Of The Week: Ivy Cashwell
Ivy Cashwell has been playing softball for most of her life. She had many family members play softball, and Cashwell knew she wanted to play softball in high school. When she got to North Duplin, Cashwell was immediately blown away by the welcoming and supportive nature of everyone on the team. “Softball has always been…… read more »
Softball: North Duplin Advances Into Second Round Of NCHSAA Playoffs (PHOTO GALLERY)
There is nothing better than to open the playoffs in near-perfect fashion. Just ask North Duplin. The Rebels scored 10 runs on 10 hits and did not allow a run during a 10-0, mercy-rule win against Falls Lake Academy in the first round of the N.C. High School Athletic Association 1A playoffs on Monday evening.…… read more »
Softball: North Duplin Clinches Carolina 1A Conference Title (PHOTO GALLERY)
In a battle between two of the top teams in the Carolina 1A Conference, North Duplin emerged with 6-2 against Princeton on Thursday afternoon. With the win, the Rebels (10-0 overall) remain undefeated and clinched their first conference title since 2015. “We’re two games out ahead of everybody, so this game really clinched it,” North…… read more »
