Painful memories can either create a sense of fear to revisit the source of that pain or ignite a motivation to conquer those feelings once and for all.
When Wayne County Post 11 head coach Adam Pate discusses his team’s exit from the 2021 North Carolina American Legion state tournament, his responses are measured and the intensity in his voice tells you all you need to know about his desire to erase those painful memories.
Post 11 opens the postseason at 7 p.m. on Thursday when it hosts Durham Post 416 in game one of the Area I West division semifinals. … read more »
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Memories of 2021 Still Fueling Post 11
Gallery: T-Ball Action Saturday in Calypso
Reed Holds Annual Football Camp to Give Back to Area Youth
As a spiraling football sailed through the air and into the waiting arms of an open receiver, who waltzed into the end zone, Goldsboro High School’s Cougar Stadium erupted with cheers late Saturday morning.
Perhaps none of those cheers were louder than those coming from one of Goldsboro’s most notable alumni, Jarran Reed. Reed, the former Cougars’ football standout, and current Seattle Seahawks’ defensive tackle, was back at his alma mater for his annual football camp.… read more »
Post 11 Finishes Strong in the Rain
Wayne County Post 11 and Louisburg Post 105 both were raining points in the rain but Post 11 got the best of Louisburg. Even though it was raining it didn’t stop both teams from putting on a great performance for everyone there to see. Post 11 came away with the big win 14-6. Because both…… read more »
Three UMO Students Recognized as Spring Scholar Athletes of the Year
Conference Carolinas announced the recipients of its Spring Scholar-Athletes of the Year Presented by Hudl. This prestigious award is bestowed annually upon one outstanding individual in each Conference Carolinas sponsored sport. The Scholar-Athlete of the Year winners are carefully selected by the Conference Carolinas Student-Athlete Affairs and Awards Committee. To be considered for this esteemed…… read more »
Wayne County Post 11 Tremendous Win Over Kinston Post 43
Wayne County Post 11 ran away with a win against the Kinston Post 43, and they made it look easy while doing it. Post 11 managed to get 5 RBIs to Post 43 1 RBI to beat them 9-2. To start the scoring off in the bottom of the 1st Wyatt Lassiter hit a pop…… read more »
Wingman Land Short After Extra Innings
With the game stretching to 12 innings, the Cloves managed to come out on top despite the Wingmen’s best efforts in extra innings. With the 11-7 loss, the Wingmen are on a three-game losing streak, they weren’t expecting this kind of turnout. In the bottom of the fourth inning, with the Wingmen leading 5-0, the Clovers…… read more »
Kinston Wingman Announce Long Term Partnership with Lenoir Community College
The Kinston Wingmen are thrilled to announce a ten-year partnership with Lenoir Community College, situated at 231 North Carolina Highway 58, in Kinston, North Carolina. This collaboration grants the team access to the renowned Lancer Field on the Main Campus, a facility that the LCC Lancer Baseball Team currently calls home. The field will be…… read more »
Wayne County Post 11 with Extra Inning Win
As the game entered extra innings, Wayne County managed to defeat Wilson after a spirited struggle. Wayne County won the game 2-1 thanks to crucial plays at the right time. With outstanding pitching and a strong outfield, the first four innings of the game went by quickly without a score before Wilson delivered the game’s…… read more »
Wayne Prep’s Moses Tufts Signs Letter of Intent
Wayne Preparatory Academy High basketball star, Moses Tufts signed a national letter of intent to play basketball at Cape Fear Community College while seated behind a table filled with family and coaches. According to Athletic Director David Moore, Moses is the first Wayne Prep athlete to sign a letter of intent. Moses loves God, family,…… read more »
