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 »
Holiday hoops are back in Wayne County. The FCA Winter Classic tips off Monday afternoon at Kornegay Arena on the University of Mount Olive campus. Wayne Country Day, Wayne Christian, Wayne Prep, Coastal Christian, Liberty Christian, Community Christian, Wilson Dash, and Harrells Christian make up this year’s field. Third-place and championship games are Wednesday. Due…… read more »
As the fog rolled onto the field, the Wayne Christian football team huddled together one last time. They dumped Gatorade on head coach Luis Miranda, and once the Eagles broke the huddle, they erupted in tears of joy. The best season in Miranda’s tenure as head coach ended with a dominant 56-12 win against Pungo…… read more »
Heading into this football season, the Wayne Christian football team knew this season would be different because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Eagles were scheduled to play six games this season, but the Eagles will only play three games this season. Due to the lack of games, the Eagles are ineligible for the playoffs, but…… read more »
After one quarter, Wayne Christian built a four-touchdown advantage and dominated Lawrence Academy, 56-0, in non-conference action on Friday. Quarterback Devin Nixon accounted for four touchdowns and ended the night seven of eight for 262 yards. Jayquan Curry rushed for 119 yards and two touchdowns. Shiquan Ethridge also ran in two touchdowns, while Josh Sutton…… read more »
Building a football program is a lot like building a house, but before the house is built, the foundation must be put down. Luckily, Wayne Christian quarterback Devin Nixon is a builder. Last season, Nixon and his teammates spent the season laying down a foundation. The Eagles went 4-3-1 for the first winning season in…… read more »
Wayne Christian senior Kendall Leigh is enthusiastic and hard-working by nature. She loves leading her fellow cheerleaders and celebrating every time the Eagles score a touchdown or make a big play. Since her freshman year, Leigh has blossomed into one of Wayne Christian’s top student-athletes. The senior class president is a steady contributor for Wayne…… read more »
Hannah Best turned in a first-place time of 23 minutes, 39 seconds, and helped Wayne Country Day edge Wayne Christian and John Paul II in the girls’ CPIC championship cross country meet contested Monday afternoon at Wayne Country Day. After the meet, Best was named Coastal Plains Independent Conference Runner of the Year. “It feels…… read more »
Playing in its first football game in 290 days, the Wayne Christian football team was more than ready for its season opener against Community Christian. The Eagles were dominant in all phases of the game as they flew over Community Christian 70-36 on Friday evening. Wayne Christian head coach Luis Miranda said he was proud…… read more »
It is starting to come together for Wayne Country Day on the volleyball court. The Chargers won their third game in a row and swept Wayne Christian 25-16, 25-13, 25-14 on Tuesday afternoon. Throughout the game, Wayne Country Day used its energy and skill to pressure the Eagles’ defense and reel off long multiple-point runs.…… read more »
