After missing out on a season last summer due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Wayne County Post 11 started the 2021 season off with a bang. “In our first year in 2019, when we missed the state finals by a game, I was looking forward to next year, and then COVID-19 hit us,” Wayne County head…… read more »
The C.B. Aycock wrestling team celebrated senior night on Thursday evening with victories against Northern Nash and North Lenoir. All five of the Golden Falcons’ senior – Turner Bass (20-0), Omar Tucker (20-0), Kevin Dickenson (16-0), William Carter (13-6), and Mikhael Reser (14-8) – all went 2-0 to end their careers on their home mat…… read more »
During an unprecedented school year, with moments of uncertainty and flashes of normalcy, high school students were still able to excel at their favorite sports. That is true for C.B. Aycock’s Omar Tucker, who is currently enjoying another great season on the wrestling mat. “I had two friends that I call my brothers, and they…… read more »
A vital piece of the C.B. Aycock girls’ tennis team, Laney Reeves has helped the Golden Falcons have another successful season on the court. The Golden Falcons are currently 9-1 as a team and playing in the No. 3 singles spot. Reeves herself is 9-0 and has won the majority of her matches in straight…… read more »
A versatile and experienced group of players that can bring many things to the table, fourth-year Wayne County Post 11 head baseball coach Adam Pate hopes to see his team enjoy a satisfying season of summer baseball. Post 11 is hungry to get back on the baseball diamond because last summer’s legion season was canceled…… read more »
League play concluded last weekend, and the Wayne County United Soccer Club U13 boys’ team finished on top as second division champions. The team coached by Ryan Preble, finished 7-1 scoring 33 goals while only giving up seven goals. The team’s success this past year should result in a promotion to the first division. … read more »
Wayne County United Soccer Club SMS U15 Girls led by Coach Todd Forgette extended their season over the weekend, participating in the North Carolina FC Youth Recreation Cup. A core group of 14 competitive girls traveled to WRAL Soccer Park Saturday and Sunday for competition. These girls were surprised to be placed in the U18 High School Division but were undeterred. They opened…… read more »
The Wayne County United Soccer Club U17 boys team finished as runners-up in the Presidents Cup State Final this past weekend. WCUSC’s team beat a strong team from Catawba on Saturday evening to make the final on Sunday. In the final, WCUSC played a team from TUSA, and despite dominating the WCUS game lost 2-1. Overall, it was a…… read more »
Will Harris tossed a no-hitter and came within one hit by pitch of a perfect game in Rosewood’s 3-0 win against North Duplin on Tuesday evening. The senior’s outstanding performance helped the Eagles (9-1 overall) win their ninth game in a row. “Will threw such a great game that three runs ended up being enough…… read more »
In both matchups this season, Clinton has managed to escape Spring Creek’s clutches. The Dark Horses defeated the Gators 6-5 in eight innings on Tuesday, and on Friday, the Gators held a 4-3 lead in the top of the seventh only to watch Clinton score two runs in the bottom of the inning to take…… read more »
