Friday, October 11, 2024

			
				                                University of Mount Olive Board Chair Don Lassiter and University of Mount Olive President Dr. H. Edward Croom. (UMO photo)

Don Lassiter named chair of University of Mount Olive Board of Trustees

MOUNT OLIVE — The University of Mount Olive (UMO) has announced that Don Lassiter, a retired fintech entrepreneur and long-time supporter of the University, has been named Chair of the UMO Board of Trustees. Lassiter brings decades of leadership, business acumen, and a deep commitment to the University’s mission.


			
				                                Spring Creek receiver Brennan Chambers (5) steps over a defender and out-races the other to the end zone during a recent game in “The Swamp.” The Gators fell at Lejeune on Thursday evening. (Rudy Coggins|mountolivetribune.com)

Devilpups escape Gators’ clutches

CAMP LEJEUNE — Spring Creek’s return trip to complete a game suspended game against Lejeune High School resulted in a 66-44 shootout loss Thursday evening.


			
				                                James Kenan’s Francisco Roldan notched a hat trick during a 9-0, mercy-rule conquest of East Central 2A boys’ soccer rival Kinston. (Rudy Coggins|mountolivetribune.com)

Prep roundup: Tigers’ Roldan collects hat trick; area teams compete

WARSAW — Francisco Roldan posted a hat trick (three goals) during James Kenan’s 9-0, mercy-rule romp over Kinston in their East Central 2A boys’ soccer contest.


			
				                                Spring Creek’s Carter McClelland finished fifth overall and helped the Gators compile a perfect score of 15 points during their Neuse Six 2A cross country meet contested at Princeton High School. (Rudy Coggins|mountolivetribune.com)

Prep roundup: Gators’ XC team has perfect outing; Saints’ Brewer takes first in QCC...

PRINCETON — Reigning Neuse Six 2A cross country boys’ champion Spring Creek turned in a perfect outing Wednesday afternoon at Princeton High School.


			
				                                Southern Wayne and West Johnston canceled their JV football game to make room for their varsity battle Thursday evening in Benson. (Rudy Coggins|mountolivetribune.com)

Saints, Gators move football games to Thursday; Rebels undetermined

Possible inclement weather from the remnants of Hurricane Helene have prompted changes in this week’s high school football schedule.


			
				                                Neuse Charter’s Noah Highfil, left, Rosewood’s Gage Lewis, center, and North Duplin’s Jerrson Lopez, right, lead the pack at the start of Tuesday afternoon’s Carolina 1A cross country meet at Cliffs of the Neuse State Park. (Rudy Coggins|mountolivetribune.com)

North Duplin’s Lopez wins Carolina 1A cross country meet

SEVEN SPRINGS — Once Jerrson Lopez crossed the finish line Tuesday afternoon, he greeted North Duplin teammate Luis Gonzalez.


			
				                                Southern Wayne junior Regan Stribble carded a season-low 44 during play at Willow Springs Country Club on Tuesday afternoon. She qualified for the NC High School Athletic Association Class 3A east individual regionals. (Rudy Coggins|mountolivetribune.com)

Prep roundup: Saints’ Stribble clinches east regional golf berth

WILSON — Regan Stribble carded a season-low, nine-hole round of 44 during a Quad County 3A golf match played on the Willow Springs Country Club links.


			
				                                Spring Creek senior Heather Alexander serves against Wayne Prep Academy’s Kim Martinez during their No. 5 singles match Monday afternoon. (Rudy Coggins|mountolivetribune.com)

Prep roundup: Gators’ netters top WPA; Gomez leads Saints on soccer pitch

SEVEN SPRINGS — Spring Creek closed out its girls’ tennis home schedule Monday afternoon with a 6-1, non-conference conquest of Wayne Prep Academy.


			
				                                North Duplin goalie Julio Gomez recorded 16 saves in a season-opening, 2-0 loss to Neuse Charter on Monday evening. (Rudy Coggins|mountolivetribune.com)

Rebels drop season opener on soccer pitch

CALYPSO — Embrace the loss.

Athlete of the Week

Player: David “Cito” Zeleya