Rosewood’s Avante George and Eastern Wayne’s Jaikwez Woresly were recently named to the Eastern N.C. Football Coaches Association Spring 2021 All-Area Team. George was named to 1A/2A team, while Woresly was named to the 3A/4A team. George rushed for 1,124 yards and 15 touchdowns this season. Woresly had 77 tackles, 17 tackles for a loss and nine sacks this…… read more »
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Local Athletes Named To ENCFCA Spring 2021 All-Area Team
Athletes Of The Week: Todd Gardner
During the spring and summer, when the cross country season’s status was still unknown, C.B. Aycock’s Todd Gardner put in the work to make sure he was ready if he got the chance to compete. When that opportunity came, the junior was prepared, and it was clear his offseason training paid dividends. Gardner, who wants…… read more »
Athletes of the Week: Taylor Smith
As far back as she could remember, Taylor Smith has always loved playing soccer. She played a few sports, such as volleyball, but when she discovered soccer, it was love at first sight, and now Smith is rarely seen without a soccer ball, and it’s her skills on pitch that have enabled Smith to be…… read more »
Athletes of the Week: Lucas Barfield
Lucas Barfield has forged quite a reputation for himself during his high school career. Last season as a junior, Barfield was named a team captain on the football and basketball teams. Barfield certainly displayed his skills on the court and on the gridiron. Still, his determination to stay positive during the outbreak of COVID-19 is…… read more »
