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Reed Holds Annual Football Camp to Give Back to Area Youth

Reed Holds Annual Football Camp to Give Back to Area Youth

As a spiraling football sailed through the air and into the waiting arms of an open receiver, who waltzed into the end zone, Goldsboro High School’s Cougar Stadium erupted with cheers late Saturday morning.

Perhaps none of those cheers were louder than those coming from one of Goldsboro’s most notable alumni, Jarran Reed. Reed, the former Cougars’ football standout, and current Seattle Seahawks’ defensive tackle, was back at his alma mater for his annual football camp.read more »

Men’s Lacrosse: UMO Upends Rockhurst (PHOTO GALLERY)

Men’s Lacrosse: UMO Upends Rockhurst (PHOTO GALLERY)

Rockhurst University traveled to Mount Olive to take on the UMO men’s lacrosse team on Saturday morning. By the end of four periods of play, UMO emerged with the 11-7 victory. UMO improved to 3-1 overall. The Trojans travel to Wingate on Tuesday.read more »

Boys Basketball: Goldsboro Falls To Cummings In Third Round (PHOTO GALLERY)

Boys Basketball: Goldsboro Falls To Cummings In Third Round (PHOTO GALLERY)

In an incredibly hard-fought game, No. 6 Goldsboro came up just short against No. 3 Cummings in the third round of the NCHSAA 2A playoffs. The Cougars fell to the Cavaliers 65-63. Cummings advances to face No. 2 Kinston in the fourth round, while Goldsboro’s season ends with a 20-5 overall record. Goldsboro also won…read more »

Boys Basketball: Eastern Wayne Comeback Attempt Falls Short At East Carteret

Boys Basketball: Eastern Wayne Comeback Attempt Falls Short At East Carteret

Photo and article from Laieke Abebe Despite trailing for most of its second-round playoff game at East Carteret, Eastern Wayne fought hard to have a chance in the final seconds. Unfortunately, the Warriors came up one possession short. The Warriors had two shots to tie the game at the buzzer, but those chances went awry…read more »

Boys Basketball: Goldsboro Defeats Louisburg, Advances To Third Round

Boys Basketball: Goldsboro Defeats Louisburg, Advances To Third Round

No. 6 Goldsboro had no problems taking care of business against No. 11 Louisburg in the second round of the NCHSAA 2A playoffs on Thursday evening. The Cougars defeated the Warriors 76-30. Goldsboro (20-4) will face No. 3 Cummings (21-0) on Saturday. The Cougars are looking to reach the fourth round for the first time…read more »

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