Teammates Jaylee Amy and India Young crossed the finish line first and third, respectively, and Rosewood had a strong showing during a Carolina 1A Conference meet at Cliffs of the Neuse on Tuesday afternoon. North Duplin, Hobbton, and Neuse Charter also participated in the meet. The Eagles had three girls – Amy, Young and Carson…… read more »
Robert Strickland rushed for a team-high 88 yards, but Spring Creek dropped its season over against Lakewood 41-0 last Friday. David Williams contributed 68 yards on the ground, while Dorian Cherry finished the game with 45 yards rushing. The Gators (0-1 overall) host Lejeune on Friday evening.… read more »
On Tuesday night, C.B. Aycock swept the season series against Goldsboro with a 25-11, 25-21, 22-25, 25-21 victory over the Cougars. With the win, the Golden Falcons improve their record to 5-0 overall, and it’s the first time since 2016 that C.B. Aycock has started the season 5-0. “Overall, we played really well, and we’ve…… read more »
Holding onto a 27-26 lead against county rival C.B, Aycock, Rosewood had to stop the Golden Falcons’ two-point conversion attempt to preserve the win. Before the snap, Rosewood head coach Robert Britt asked the sideline judge for a timeout. Britt then talked the situation over with his defense. “We were sending house. We weren’t playing…… read more »
Wayne County United Soccer Club sent five teams to the Explosion Cup in Wilson this past weekend with all five teams came back as finalists. The Academy girls and U12 boys lifted the trophy, while the U10 academy boys, U13 boys, and U16 girls took home the runners-up medals. “This was a great opening weekend…… read more »
Eastern Wayne won its first game of the season during a tri-match against Greene Central and Kinston on Saturday. Greene Central defeated the Warriors in straight sets, but against Kinston, Eastern Wayne mounted a comeback in the first set and turned back Kinston 28-26, 22-25, 25-16, 25-11. Trailing 8-1 in the first set struggling against…… read more »
The schedule is subject to change Monday, Aug 23 Football Eastern Wayne at Southern Wayne 7 p.m. Lakewood at Spring Creek 7 p.m. Rosewood at CBA 7 p.m. North Duplin at Southside 7 p.m. Boys’ soccer Southern Wayne at Eastern Wayne 5 p.m. (played at Bryan Complex) North Lenoir at Rosewood 6 p.m. New Bern…… read more »
Photo and article from Laieke Abebe Four months after the last game of their shortened season in the spring, Princeton football returned to the field in style. The Bulldogs trounced Johnston County foe Smithfield-Selma, 42-20 on Friday night at Harvey Brooks field. The Bulldogs have now won 27 of their last 31 games, dating back…… read more »
Down 2-0 after the second set, the situation was not looking good for the C.B. Aycock volleyball team. However, it is always darkest before the dawn, and the Golden Falcons found a way to regain their composure and pulled off a 14-25, 20-25, 25-18, 25-13, 15-13 comeback victory over Goldsboro on Thursday evening. “I guess…… read more »
Jordin Whitney spiked down eight kills as Wayne Country Day endured a 25-13, 25-15, 25-21 loss against Rocky Mount Academy on Thursday afternoon. Parker Faircloth, Kyrah Davis and Abbe Harris each contributed two kills apiece. Whitney and Harris each served two aces. Harris also finished the game with nine digs, while Kate Hunter added 12…… read more »
