It seemed surreal as Jackson Flower finally signed his national letter of intent. Later this year, he will graduate from Wayne Country Day and officially end one of the best chapters of his athletic career. However, it is only just beginning for the highly-decorated senior, who set a new standard on the swimming scene at…… read more »
MOUNT OLIVE – The University of Mount Olive wrestling team fell to the Wolves of Newberry College 37-11 Sunday afternoon in a South Atlantic Conference Carolinas Dual. The contest was the first competition for any UMO Athletics program since March of 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic forced the suspension of sports. INSIDE THE RESULTS The match…… read more »
Goldsboro never panicked. After Midway erased a seven-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Cougars remained composed and refused to let the Raiders win the game. With 20 seconds left in the game, Shayla Greene hit the go-ahead layup, and Goldsboro held off Midway 45-43 on Friday night. “I saw a lot of dedication and…… read more »
Goldsboro showed composure when it mattered most in its season opener against Midway Down 48-43 midway through the third quarter, Goldsboro used a 22-0 run to roll past the Raiders 79-61 on Friday night. Xavion Atkinson led the Cougars with 35 points. Jaikir Fowler supplied 15 points, while Deontae Hooker and Justice Wooten both scored…… read more »
Justin Cates’ road to becoming a professional football player had some potholes, but he never wavered in his commitment to becoming a professional football player. The former N.C. Agricultural and Technical State University standout was invited to the National Football League’s first Historically Black Colleges and Universities Combine last spring. However, the NFL canceled the…… read more »
C.B. Aycock used the emotion of senior night for a 25-14, 25-14, 25-7 win over Eastern Carolina 3A/4A Conference rival Eastern Wayne on Thursday night. The victory snapped the Golden Falcons’ seven-game skid, and seniors Abbey Thomas, Audrey Dail, Kaitlyn Smith and Mia Bolechowski won their final game in a Golden Falcons jersey. Following a…… read more »
Jaylee Amy takes pride in pushing herself to help Rosewood’s cross country team thrive. The blend of grinding both individually and as a team makes the journey worthwhile for the junior, and she appreciates getting to do the sport she loves with people she loves. For her hard work and dedication, she is this week’s…… read more »
Chilly temperatures didn’t alter the recurring theme of the Carolina 1A Conference cross country season. On Wednesday afternoon, Rosewood’s boys and girls continued their respective strong seasons in the season-ending conference championship meet held at Lakewood Country Club. The Eagles placed five boys in the top 10 and finished with a team score of 20.…… read more »
During a historic and unprecedented volleyball season, the Goldsboro volleyball team has played every game as if it could be their last game. The Cougars’ mentality is the cornerstone of success for a group of players who have come together as a team at the right time. So, on Tuesday night, the Cougars made history.…… read more »
Jayquan Curry is known primarily as a basketball player, but that sport does not tell the full story of just how unique and versatile an athlete Curry is. Entering high school, Curry did not think about playing football, but his friends convinced him to join Wayne Christian’s eight-man football team. And during his sophomore season,…… read more »
