Name a sport played at Spring Creek High School, and Riley Hill probably plays it. The junior plays softball, basketball, tennis and competes in the discus and shotput. Playing so many sports is difficult for any student-athlete to balance, but Hill has managed to find a routine that makes things easier for her. “I think…… read more »
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Athletes Of The Week: Riley Hill
Girls Tennis: Spring Creek Faces Off Against Clinton (PHOTO GALLERY)
Spring Creek faced off against Clinton on Wednesday afternoon. The Gators battled hard, but they dropped the match against the Dark Horses 8-0. Spring Creek is now 1-2 overall and will play East Duplin in a doubleheader today. First serve is set for 2 p.m.… read more »
Athletes Of The Week: Claire Denton
Despite the hectic nature of balancing three sports, Spring Creek’s Claire Denton learned how to balance the three different sports, and she’s never stopped loving all three. Denton, who plays tennis, runs track, and is a cheerleader, said she loves what each sport brings. “My favorite sport is probably cheer because I’ve cheering forever. I…… read more »
Girls Tennis: C.B. Aycock Turns Back Princeton (PHOTO GALLERY)
C.B. Aycock defeated Princeton 8-1 on Tuesday afternoon. With the win, the Golden Falcons improved its record to 3-1 overall, while Princeton dropped to 4-1 overall. “This team is getting better daily,” C.B. Aycock head coach Gene Stancil said. C.B. Aycock will next travel to South Central (0-3) on Thursday. Princeton travels to North Johnston…… read more »
Girls Tennis: Princeton Turns Back Rival Rosewood (PHOTO GALLERY)
Princeton and Rosewood faced off for the second time this week. The Bulldogs defeated Rosewood 8-1 on Tuesday, and Princeton emerged with a 6-3 victory on Thursday. With the wins, Princeton improved its record to 4-0, while Rosewood dropped to 0-5. Princeton will travel to C.B. Aycock on Tuesday, while Rosewood will host Clinton on…… read more »
Athletes Of The Week: McKenzie Millard
Only a sophomore, C.B. Aycock’s McKenzie Millard has quickly learned to embrace the grind of being a student-athlete. Millard, who plays softball, basketball and tennis, started playing sports competitively at a young age, and now, a few years later, she is a crucial piece on all three teams. “My main sport is probably softball, but…… read more »
Girls Tennis: C.B. Aycock Defeats Greene Central (PHOTO GALLERY)
On Monday, C.B. Aycock won a tough match against Greene Central. Three of the singles matches were decided by a tiebreaker, but in the end, the Golden Falcons played hard to get the win. Singles 1. Karlyn Ray vs. McKinsey Harper 6-4 3-6(10-7) 2. McKenzie Millard vs. Kristen Colie 6-1 5-7(10-8) 3. Laney Reeves vs.…… read more »
Boys Tennis: C.B. Aycock’s Rodriquez Headed To State Tournament
On Monday, C.B. Aycock’s James Rodriquez played in the men’s eastern regional tournament for seeding to the NCHSAA state tournament. Rodriquez won two matches on Saturday to reach the regional tournament. Rodriquez won his first match on Monday against Wilson Fike but lost his second match to Clayton. Rodriquez will go to the state tournament…… read more »
Athletes Of The Week: James Rodriguez
It is not easy to be a student-athlete who has step up and play a significant role on a varsity level as a freshman. James Rodriguez was not a typical freshman. From the day he joined the C.B. Aycock boys’ tennis team, he was mentally and physically prepared for a significant role on the team.…… read more »
Boys Tennis: C.B. Aycock Faces Off Against D.H. Conley (PHOTO GALLERY)
The C.B. Aycock boys’ tennis team took on D.H. Conley on Tuesday. The Golden Falcons battled hard, but they lost 3-6. C.B. Aycock is now 3-4 overall will look to bounce back against Eastern Wayne today. Single 1. James Rodriguez vs. Jake Hickey 6-4, 7-5 2. Ethan Carlyle vs. Garrett Anderson, Anderson quit in 1st…… read more »
