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 »
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Athletes Of The Week: Claire Denton
C.B. Aycock’s Hammonds Runs To UMO
C.B. Aycock track coach Scottie Rodgers recognized Matthew Hammonds’ potential as a runner during his freshman season. Over the course of four years, Rodgers watched the soft-spoken and modest Hammonds transformed into an elite athlete through hard work and dedication. “He’s pretty quick, and since his freshman year, he’s worked hard. He’s a go-getter who…… read more »
Athletes Of The Week: Katlyn Parrish
C.B Aycock’s Katlyn Parrish is not your typical student-athlete, and the head girls’ basketball coach Randy Pate has certainly taken notice. After the Golden Falcons’ final game against Eastern Wayne on February 19th. Pate called Parrish “our Larry Bird.” Parrish appreciated the compliment and said playing for the Pate the past four years has made…… read more »
Princeton’s Casey To Run Track And Cross Country At Barton College
Princeton’s Adam Casey recently signed a national letter of intent to run cross country and track at Barton College. Casey is a standout cross country and distance runner for the Bulldogs. He has a personal best of 5:06 in the 1600m, an 11:11 in the 3200m, and a time of 18:17.20 in the 5000m. “I…… read more »
Athletes Of The Week: Brianna Verme
When Brianna Verme started playing sports in high school, she did not envision herself one day leading the team. Of course, she had dreams of blossoming into a key contributor on the field, but she was not sure she would ever thrive as a softball player. Now, two years later, Verme has done just that.…… read more »
Cross Country: C.B. Aycock And Southern Wayne Compete In ECC Action (PHOTO GALLERY)
Despite the chilly weather, Charles B. Aycock’s Todd Gardner — as expected — turned in another strong performance at an East Carolina 3A/4A cross country meet at the Bryan Multi-Sports Complex Wednesday afternoon. C.B. Aycock competed alongside Southern Wayne and South Central, with South Central winning the meet. Gardner secured first place in 18 minutes,…… read more »
Athletes Of The Week: Adam Casey
From running on a track to running through the woods, Adam Casey loves to run. The Princeton senior’s effort and attitude are two characteristics that allow him to run at a high level. Casey’s work ethic sets him apart, and he is this week’s Male Athlete of the Week. “I started running during my freshman…… read more »
UMO Track And Field Teams Make Mount Olive A Cleaner Place
From UMO Media Relations MOUNT OLIVE – The University of Mount Olive men’s and women’s track and field teams in a continued effort to reach out to the Mount Olive community, hit the streets for a town clean-up Saturday morning. In what has turned into an annual event, the track and field teams went from street to…… read more »
UMO Student-Athletes Make Marks On New Future
From UMO Media Relations Mount Olive – The University of Mount Olive summer commencement ceremony was held virtually due to the Covid-19 pandemic this year. However, in the tradition of honoring those graduates, the Department of Athletics wanted to list the 14 student-athletes who were set to walk across the stage in Kornegay Arena at…… read more »
Cedric Thomas: Track And Field Star Turned U.S. Military Man
From UMO Media Relations MOUNT OLIVE – From track and field star to an officer in the U.S. military, University of Mount Olive alumnus Cedric Thomas is a role model for student-athletes everywhere. A career in the military is something Thomas never expected. Growing up, his father was a military man so, Thomas was considered a…… read more »
