Down 37-29 at the end of the third quarter, the Goldsboro girls’ basketball team showed how resilient and determined they are. Unfortunately, the Cougars were unable to get the win as East Duplin held off Goldsboro 59-57 on Wednesday evening. The Cougars trailed 13-9 at the end of the first quarter. “In the beginning, we…… read more »
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 »
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 »
Goldsboro’s Jay Bass started to fall in love with running in the sixth grade. He competed in a 5k race, which he completed in 24 minutes. Delighted by his time, Bass quickly realized he had a knack for running. “I felt very accomplished, and that’s where my love of running distance really came from,” Bass…… 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 »
The COVID-19 vaccine is here and Wayne County is ramping up efforts to start vaccinating the public. Wayne County Health Director Dr. Brenda Weis gave an update on the rollout of the vaccine during Tuesday’s Wayne County Board meeting. Dr. Weis says the health department received 900 doses as of Monday. She says the challenge…… read more »
Beginning this week, individuals who are age 75 or older will be able to register at an off-site location to receive a COVID-19 vaccine free from the Wayne County Health Department under Phase 1B of vaccination distribution. This phased approach to vaccine distribution is determined by the State of North Carolina, and protects those at…… 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 »
