Mount Olive, NC — Behind a dominant second-half defensive performance, the University of Mount Olive women’s lacrosse team rolled to a 20-8 victory over Emmanuel College on Senior Day in Conference Carolinas action at the Ray McDonald Sr. Sports Complex on Saturday. The win marks the sixth straight for the Trojans, who improve to 7-6…… read more »
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Trojans Blank Lions in Second Half for Senior Day Victory
Ferrell Relishing Walk-On Opportunity with Tar Heels
CHAPEL HILL — Beyond the scholarship spotlight, former Southern Wayne baseball standout Alex Ferrell is a testament to the unwavering pursuit of a dream, even when the odds were stacked against him.… read more »
Area Coaches Reflect on Merritt’s Lasting Impact
If you talk with anyone who has played or coached football or baseball at the youth or high school levels in Wayne County in the last few decades, chances are they’ve crossed paths with Danny Merritt. … read more »
Visit Goldsboro Junior NC Championship Returning to Lane Tree
The American Junior Golf Association is returning to Lane Tree Golf Course for the second time as the Visit Goldsboro NC Junior Championship takes place Apr. 4-6.… read more »
Goldsboro Alum Reed Signs New Deal With Seahawks
SEATTLE — Goldsboro High School graduate Jarran Reed s… read more »
Merritt, Longtime Fixture in Wayne County Sports Passes Away
Danny Merritt, a longtime fixture in sports in Wayne County has passed away. … read more »
Eastern Wayne Claims Second Consecutive Wayne County Middle School Championship
The Eastern Wayne Middle School Warriors boys’ basketball team claimed the Wayne County Middle School championship for the second year in a row.… read more »
Gallery: UMO vs. ECU Women’s Soccer Scrimmage
MOUNT OLIVE — The University of Mount Olive women’s soccer team battled East Carolina on Saturday in a scrimmage. … read more »
Moffett’s Walk-Off Homer Helps Trojans Complete Sweep
MOUNT OLIVE – The University of Mount Olive baseball program secured the series sweep over Emmanuel following a doubleheader sweep on Saturday at Scarborough Field in Conference Carolinas action, highlighted by a walk-off solo homer by redshirt junior Garrett Moffett for an 8-7 win in Game 2.… read more »
McClary Turns Disappointment Into Triumph With State Championship
GREENSBORO — Jaden McClary spent a full year fueled by the disappointment of finishing third in the 285-pound weight class in the 2024 North Carolina High School Athletic Association 2-A state wrestling championships. … read more »
