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Kenan Tigers too much for traveling Raiders
A banged up Midway football team traveled to Warsaw Friday night, taking on James Kenan in the Raiders’ first road game in the Swine Valley 2A/3A Conference. It was Homecoming for the Tigers and the Raiders were hoping to spring an upset and spoil the festivities. James Kenan, though, was…
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Whitfield honored with NCHSAA Hall of Fame induction
Southern Wayne High School celebrated a monumental moment Friday night, honoring legendary coach Doyle Whitfield for his induction into the North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) Hall of Fame. The event, held between the JV and varsity baseball games, drew a crowd of former players, family, and community members…
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North Johnston overwhelms Spring Creek in 14-1 victory
SEVEN SPRINGS — North Johnston asserted dominance early and never relented, securing a 14-1 victory over Spring Creek’s Lady Gators Thursday on. Despite a brief spark from the home team, the visiting Panthers controlled the game with aggressive baserunning and timely hitting.
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Gators lose hard-fought battle to N. Johnston
Spring Creek hosted North Johnston on a cool evening in Spring Creek. The weather was mild, with a slight breeze drifting across the field, making for ideal playing conditions. The field, though slightly damp from rainfall earlier in the week, was firm enough for quick passes and sharp movements.
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Spring Creek edges Beddingfield in thrilling home victory
SPRING CREEK – In a game filled with fast breaks, intense defense, and clutch shots, the Spring Creek Gators held off a late surge to secure a 67-62 victory over the visiting Beddingfield Bruins. A strong first half gave Spring Creek the edge, but Beddingfield’s late rally turned the final…
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Lady Stallions outlast JK’s girls in defensive battle
WARSAW — The James Kenan girls’ varsity basketball team put up a valiant fight against the visiting Southwest Onslow Stallions but ultimately fell short in a hard-fought contest, 39-34. Despite a strong defensive effort and key plays from several players, the Tigers were unable to close the gap late in…
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Kenan falls in high-scoring battle
WARSAW — James Kenan’s Tigers hosted the Southwest Onslow Stallions in a highly anticipated boys’ varsity basketball matchup Tuesday night. The game was fast-paced from start to finish, with the Stallions taking control early and holding off the Tigers’ attempts to rally. Despite a valiant effort, James Kenan fell short,…
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North Duplin secure 47-16 win over Rosewood
The North Duplin Rebels made a strong statement Monday night with a dominant 47-16 victory over the Rosewood Eagles in a crucial conference matchup. The Rebels took control early and never looked back, relying on tenacious defense, fast-break opportunities, and a steady offensive rhythm to secure the win.
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North Duplin pulls away for dominant win over Eagles
North Duplin’s boys’ basketball team continued its season with a commanding 74-53 victory over Rosewood Monday night. The Rebels jumped out to an early lead, setting the tone on both ends of the court, and they never looked back. Behind the strong performances of Donavan Armwood and Branson Martin, North…
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Lady Saints dominate in final home game
Southern Wayne’s girls’ basketball team closed out their regular-season home schedule Friday night in commanding fashion, defeating the Smithfield-Selma Spartans 57-9.
