HIGH POINT – In a boys’ soccer season unlike any other, the Wayne Country Day boys’ soccer team overcame numerous obstacles to reach the N.C. Independent Schools Athletic Association 2A semifinals. And to reach the state championship game, the Chargers needed to overcome one more obstacle – Westchester Country Day. For 91 minutes, the Chargers…… read more »
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Boys’ Soccer: Wayne Country Day Falls In OT (PHOTO GALLERY)
Boys’ Soccer: Wayne Country Day Advances To NCISAA 2A Semifinals
Wayne Country Day traveled to Raleigh on Saturday and outplayed second-seeded Trinty Academy from start to finish. The Chargers toppled Trinity Academy 2-1 in the N.C. Independent Schools Athletic Association quarterfinals. Andrew Sherman and Michael Geer scored the Chargers’ goals, while Anthony Valentine logged an assist. Wayne Country Day (7-1 overall) advances to face top-seeded…… read more »
Boys’ Soccer: Wayne Country Day Advances To NCISAA 2A Quarterfinals (PHOTO GALLERY)
Thomas Gurley scored two goals, while Andrew Sherman knocked in one goal during Wayne Country Day’s thrilling 3-2 conquest of Neuse Christian Academy in the NCISAA 2A playoffs on Thursday. The Chargers (6-1 overall) advance to face Trinty Academy in the quarterfinals on Saturday.… 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 »
Wayne Country Dominates Epiphany On Senior Night (PHOTO GALLERY)
On senior night, the Wayne Country Day boys’ soccer team came out on fire. Three different players found the back of the net in a 6-0 triumph against Epiphany. Max Young supplied three goals for the Chargers, while Thomas Gurley scored two goals. Braxton Rose contributed a goal. Wayne Country Day logged its fourth shutout…… read more »
Goldsboro Strike Eagles Faceoff Against San Lee FC (PHOTO GALLERY)
The Goldsboro Strike Eagles could not complete the comeback against San Lee FC on Sunday afternoon at the Bryan Multi-Sports Complex. Down 2-1 at halftime, the Goldsboro Strike Eagles scored a goal midway through the second half to tied the game 2-2. However, San Lee responded by scoring a goal late in the second half…… read more »
Wayne Country Day Runs Over Kerr-Vance Academy (PHOTO GALLERY)
It was just another day at the office. Or, on the soccer pitch, rather. Michael Geer and Max Young both punched in three goals as Wayne Country Day remained undefeated and cruised past Kerr-Vance Academy, 9-0, in a non-conference match contested on Tuesday afternoon. From the start of the game, Kerr-Vance Academy struggled to keep…… read more »
Athletes Of The Week: Edwin Perez
No one in the Eastern Carolina 3A/4A Conference has figured out how to catch Southern Wayne’s Edwin Perez in four years. The senior, who plays soccer and runs track and cross country, is one of the Saint’s top runners. Perez is this week’s Brian Allen State Farm Insurance Male Athlete of the Week. “I like…… read more »
Athletes Of The Week: Abbey Parker
During the school year, the weeks fly by quickly for Southern Wayne’s Abbey Parker. However, that is to be expected since the senior participates in two sports – softball and volleyball – at Southern Wayne High School. In her sophomore season, Parker helped lead the Saints to their first winning season (11-9) in decades. The…… read more »
UMO Student-Athletes Make Marks On New Future
From UMO Media Relations Mount Olive – The University of Mount Olive summer commencement ceremony was held virtually due to the Covid-19 pandemic this year. However, in the tradition of honoring those graduates, the Department of Athletics wanted to list the 14 student-athletes who were set to walk across the stage in Kornegay Arena at…… read more »
