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 »
When Vante Hutcherson injured his back last season, he could have shut down and stopped working. However, Hutcherson chose to work hard and get stronger, and despite being injured, Hutcherson supported his teammates and was involved with the basketball team as much as possible. “My injury was tough, I gained 25-30 pounds, and I had…… read more »
Hayden Nielsen loves the variety that comes with playing four sports. The senior plays basketball and soccer, and she also runs track and cross country at Wayne Country Day. She enjoys interacting with different people throughout the year, and she prioritizes staying in shape all the time, so she is ready to contribute on the…… read more »
Wayne Country Day’s Ja’Kea Bruson erupted for 31 points, and the Chargers rolled past Freedom Christian 77-30. Kimora Cox added 15 points for the Chargers, while Carleigh Greiman knocked down eight points. The Chargers (2-2 overall) next host Wayne Christian (3-0) on Friday. “We played well against Freedom Christian, and we played really good defense,”…… read more »
As expected, Rosewood turned in another strong performance during a Carolina 1A Conference cross country meet at the Cliffs of the Neuse on Thursday afternoon. The Eagles competed against North Duplin and Hobbton. On the boys’ side, Billy Strickland secured first place in 20 minutes, while Strickland’s teammates Carl Blevins (20:38.8) and Trent Schillinger (20:46.2)…… read more »
When Billy Strickland started running, he had no idea how much running would positively impact his life. Strickland has overcome numerous obstacles throughout his life, and he never stopped running after his dreams, and he is this week’s Male Athlete of the Week. “I thought I looked fat in the mirror, so I decided to…… read more »
Goldsboro Haley Phillip’s may be friendly and bubbly off the volleyball court, but you do not want to mess with her on the court during a match. This week’s Female Athlete of the week impressively flips the switch and rises to the occasion while inspiring her teammates. A nightmare for opposing teams, Phillips made varsity…… read more »
The Goldsboro volleyball team flipped the switch when it needed it the most during a 25-18, 25-16, 18-25, 25-18 triumph against Riverside on Tuesday evening. After dropping the third set, the Cougars fell behind 1-5 in the fourth set, but Goldsboro responded with a 24-13 run to claim its seventh consecutive victory. “We thought we…… read more »
Overcoming the cold weather, Rosewood teammates Jaylee Amy and India Young finished among the top 10 during a Carolina 1A Conference meet ran at the Pikeville Town Hall on Monday afternoon. Amy took first individually with a time of 25 minutes, 0.4 seconds. Young crossed the line second in 26:14.60. Princeton’s Margaret Parrish (third, 27:10.40)…… read more »
It was a busy Friday morning for the Wayne Country Day baseball program as two seniors committed to playing baseball at the college level. Garrett Moffett signed a national letter of intent with North Carolina State University, while Rowan Watt officially signed with the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Those are impressive signings considering…… read more »
