Moving up a classification can be a daunting challenge for any team, but it’s one the Princeton Bulldogs have taken in stride. The Bulldogs moved up from 1A to 2A and have more than proven they belong. After defeating East Duplin and Richlands, a 2A and 3A school, respectively, in non-conference action, the Bulldogs opened…… read more »
Jonah Perez Velasquez tallied two goals and helped lift Spring Creek to a 4-0 victory against Goldsboro in Neuse Six 2A Conference play on Thursday evening. After a tough 2-1 loss against Greene Central on Sept. 14, the Gators (5-2-1 overall, 3-0 NSC) have now won three consecutive games and have outscored their last three…… read more »
Wayne Country Day’s late-season win streak continues. Andrew Sherman notched a team-high four goals and the Chargers picked up their 10th straight victory, 5-0 over Greenfield on Wednesday afternoon. “They were up for it. It’s the same every year. It’s that initial five to 10 minutes, which will set the tempo for the rest of…… read more »
The C.B. Aycock boys turned in a dominating performance during a Quad County 3A Conference cross country meet Wednesday afternoon. The Golden Falcons had seven runners finish in the top 10. Todd Gardner secured first place in 19 minutes, 38 seconds. Matt Stout (19:56) wound in second place, while Curtis Simmons secured third in 20:13.…… read more »
On Tuesday evening, Goldsboro won its third game in a row with a 25-16, 25-11, 25-8 victory against Eastern Wayne in Neuse Six 2A Conference play. “We took that hard loss to Princeton, and we weren’t too thrilled about that, so ever since it’s been defense, defense, defense,” Goldsboro head coach Pam Tart said. “Some…… read more »
Rosewood’s girls placed four runners in the top 10 and claimed first place in a five-team meet Tuesday afternoon at Cliffs of the Neuse. The Eagles’ Jaylee Amy finished first with a time of 24 minutes, 59 seconds. Teammate Carson Crane was second with a time of 28:31. India Young (29:24) and Abigail Rowe were…… read more »
Photo and article from Laieke Abebe After three tough losses to start the season, Wayne Christian came out firing on all cylinders in its conference opener. The Eagles traveled to Belhaven and dominated Pungo Christian, 58-0 for their first win on the field this season. Wayne Christian was awarded a forfeit win last week which…… read more »
Visit Goldsboro, the travel and tourism department for the City of Goldsboro and Wayne County recently announced that the United States Tennis Association (USTA) North Carolina is returning to Goldsboro/Wayne County to host the 2021 USTA North Carolina Singles Adult League State Championships. Since 2013, the USTA state championships have taken place in Goldsboro/Wayne County. Last year’s…… read more »
The University of Mount Olive recently announced that it will add women’s wrestling to the 22 NCAA Division II varsity sports currently being offered by the university. “We have had great success with men’s wrestling and look to use that as a springboard to adding women’s wrestling,” UMO Vice President for Athletics Jeff Eisen said. “We…… read more »
Hungry to snap a four-game skid and win its first Quad County 3A Conference game, C.B. Aycock put its best talon forward Friday evening against East Wake. However, despite their best efforts, the Golden Falcons fell to the Warriors 28-14, but C.B. Aycock head coach Thomas Zietlow saw a lot of positive things from his…… read more »
