On Monday evening against Lakewood, Rosewood’s Avante George provided the Eagles’ fans with the fireworks they have grown accustomed to over the past few seasons. After catching the second-half kickoff, George maneuvered past multiple defenders, created some separation, and flew 85 yards to the end zone. The play was a microcosm of the senior’s effect…… read more »
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Athletes Of The Week: Avante George
Athletes Of The Week: Ty’Lisha Maye
Before basketball season started, Southern Wayne’s Ty’Lisha Maye knew she had to work as hard as possible to make sure she made the most of his last year with the Saints. Maye, who joined the varsity team as a freshman, hoped that the hard work would allow her and her teammates to have a successful…… read more »
C.B. Aycock’s Karlyn Ray Headed To UMO
Karlyn Ray figured her collegiate future would involve numerous hours of study since she plans to major in biomedical science. Now, she needs to schedule some time for tennis practice. The C.B. Aycock senior is leaving the tradition-rich tennis program and heading to the University of Mount Olive. On Monday, Ray signed a national letter…… read more »
Athletes Of The Week: Cady Stanley
Wayne Country Day senior Cady Stanley came up with several big performances for the Wayne Country Day girls’ tennis team this season. Playing in the No. 1 singles spot, Stanley, this week’s Female Athlete of the week, helped the Chargers navigate a difficult season because of the COVID-19 pandemic. “I’m just glad that we had…… read more »
Athletes Of The Week: Kendall Leigh
Wayne Christian senior Kendall Leigh is enthusiastic and hard-working by nature. She loves leading her fellow cheerleaders and celebrating every time the Eagles score a touchdown or make a big play. Since her freshman year, Leigh has blossomed into one of Wayne Christian’s top student-athletes. The senior class president is a steady contributor for Wayne…… read more »
Athletes Of The Week: Clay Matthews
For the past few seasons, Clay Matthews has dominated the athletics scene around Charles B. Aycock High School. The senior is a standout student-athlete on the football and baseball teams. As the Golden Falcons’ quarterback, Matthews has helped the Golden Falcons reach new heights, and he is this week’s Brian Allen State Farm Insurance Male…… read more »
Wayne Country Day Sweeps Liberty Christian Academy On Senior Night (PHOTO GALLERY)
On senior night, Wayne Country Day found its footing early in the first set and swept Liberty Christian Academy 25-18, 25-15, 25-16. The Chargers showed their strength at the net from the very start. Jordin Whitney delivered three kills in the first set as Wayne Country Day took a 22-15 lead and quickly pulled away…… read more »
Athletes of the Week: Allecia Langdon
Rosewood senior Allecia Langdon loves to play sports so much that it is practically in her blood. And like most student-athletes, Langdon struggled when sports were taken away from her last spring because of the COVID-19 pandemic. A junior at the time, Langdon and the Eagles played three games before the season was taken away.…… read more »
