Category Archives: Sports

FCA Winter Classic to Open on Wednesday

FCA Winter Classic to Open on Wednesday

MOUNT OLIVE — If there is one thing Ronnie Wise has learned in his tenure overseeing the Fellowship of Christian Athletes Winter Classic, it’s that even the busyness of the days preluding Christmas can’t dampen the passion for basketball in Wayne County and surrounding areas. read more »

Trojans Drop Contest to Crusaders, 96-83

Trojans Drop Contest to Crusaders, 96-83

MOUNT OLIVE – Despite a career-high 23 points by sophomore forward Aaron Murphy on Saturday afternoon, the University of Mount Olive men’s basketball team suffered a 96-83 loss versus Belmont Abbey in Conference Carolinas action at Kornegay Arena.read more »

UMO Wrestling Cruises Past Greensboro in Dual Meet

UMO Wrestling Cruises Past Greensboro in Dual Meet

MOUNT OLIVE – In the final preparation before the Midwest Classic, the University of Mount Olive men’s wrestling program claimed a 36-18 victory over Greensboro in a dual meet competition on Dec. 10 in Kornegay Arena.read more »

Anderson Leads UMO Women to Win in Conference Opener

Anderson Leads UMO Women to Win in Conference Opener

MOUNT OLIVE — Sophomore guard Laila Anderson delivered a career-high 32 points, as the Trojans captured a 68-53 win over Lees-McRae on Saturday afternoon in the opening game of Conference Carolinas play at Kornegay Arena.read more »

Area High School Football Playoff Scores

Area High School Football Playoff Scores

Below are high school football playoff scores from the area for games played on Nov. 17:

NCISAA 8-Man State Championship Game at Arrendell-Parrott Academy in Kinston

Rocky Mount Academy 38, Wayne Christian 32read more »

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