SEVEN SPRINGS – Begin a conversation with Ronnie Wise and one emotion immediately begins to drip from every word he speaks with his New York accent and raspy voice that both seamlessly interweave their way around his infectious laugh.
That emotion you ask? It’s undoubtedly his enthusiasm. … read more »
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Wise Determined to Change Spring Creek Culture
Golden Falcons Preparing for Year Three Under Zietlow
PIKEVILLE – As Charles B. Aycock prepares to enter year three under head coach Tom Zietlow the Golden Falcons are hoping to build off a 2022 season that was full of positives despite a disappointing finish.
Aycock went 9-2 a year ago, finished first in the 3-A Quad County Conference before losing the regular season finale to county rival Southern Wayne. The Golden Falcons’ season came to an abrupt end with a 53-28 home loss to Triton in the first round of the NCHSAA 3-A state playoffs.… read more »
Wayne County Captures a Pair of State Titles
MARION – Wayne County Post 11 recently captured senior and junior legion softball North Carolina state championships.
Both teams went undefeated during their respective tournaments.… read more »
Princeton Looking to Build on Recent Success on Gridiron
PRINCETON – Princeton has been on the doorstep of reaching North Carolina High School football’s grandest stage for the last two years.
With some significant roster turnover and new faces in key roles, the Bulldogs know they have plenty of work left to do before reaching the ultimate goal of playing for a state championship. Princeton was on the practice field early Wednesday morning preparing for the 2023 season. … read more »
Rosewood Football Hits Practice Field
Rosewood officially began its first season under new head football coach Josh Smith as the Eagles hit the practice field on Monday and Tuesday mornings.
Smith, a 2000 Rosewood graduate, and his coaching staff put roughly 50 players through rigorous conditioning drills as practice drew to a close on Tuesday. Former Eagles’ head coach Robert Britt stepped down in December, after serving as head coach since 2007. Rosewood finished 10-5 in Britt’s final season, and lost at Tarboro in the 1-A Eastern Finals.… read more »
High School Football Practice Gets Underway This Week
The 2023 high school football season officially gets underway this week as teams hit the practice field.… read more »
Nine UMO Athletes Recognized on the IWLCA Division II Academic Honor Roll
NORTHBOROUGH, Mass.-The Intercollegiate Women’s Lacrosse Association (IWLCA) released the 2023 NCAA Division II Academic Honor Roll and Academic Honor Squads and Conference Carolinas had 27 student-athletes and four teams honored. The IWLCA honored 401 student-athletes from 59 different institutions on the 2023 IWLCA Division II Academic Honor Roll. To be eligible for this honor, student-athletes…… read more »
Post 11 Opens Play in State Tournament With Win
BUIES CREEK – Wayne County Post 11 opened its 11th trip to the North Carolina American Legion state tournament with a 4-1 win over top-ranked Rowan County on Tuesday evening.… read more »
Smith Prepares for First Season in “Dream Job” at Rosewood
When Josh Smith envisions what his emotions will be like moments before his first game as head football coach at his alma mater, he doesn’t have to describe them, those emotions are visible right there on his face. Smith was named head football coach at Rosewood in December, after Robert Britt announced his decision to…… read more »
High School Football Game of the Week 2023
98.3 FM WGBR‘s High School Football Game of the Week is a must-see/must-hear event for avid sports fans and families. The exciting matchups feature some of the top high school teams in the region, from the thrilling touchdowns to the hard-hitting tackles. Fans can catch all the action live or tune in to 98.3 FM…… read more »
