Monday, January 12, 2026

			
				                                James Kenan’s No. 3 Jeremiah Hall drives the ball up the court against the Gators’ defenders. (Kareem Brown|mountolivetribune.com)

Tigers roar past Gators in dominant FCA Tournament victory

Round 2: James Kenan Sets the Tone Early


			
				                                Southern Wayne’s No. 12 Imeir Kornegay, drives to the basket while battling heavy Gators defense. (Kareem Brown|mountolivetribune.com)

Saints’ relentless pressure overwhelms Gators in FCA Tournament matchup

Round 3: Spring Creek Gators vs. Southern Wayne Saints


			
				                                North Duplin’s No. 10 Lucas Dail drives the ball up the court against the Bulldogs’ defenders. (Kareem Brown|mountolivetribune.com)

Bulldogs dominate early, hold off late Rebel push in FCA Tournament opener

HEADER: Bulldogs Dominate Early, Hold Off Late Rebel Push in FCA Tournament Opener

Eastern Wayne overpowers Spring Creek in FCA Tournament opener

Pikeville - Round 1: Spring Creek Gators vs Eastern Wayne Warriors


			
				                                No. 12 Kentrell Morrisey steps to the line, preparing a free throw in what was one of the most exciting games of the FCA Tournament’s opening round. (Kareem Brown|mountolivetribune.com)

FCA Tournament opener thriller: Wayne Prep Generals edge James Kenan Tigers in a nail-biter

Pikeville - Round 1: James Kenan Tigers vs. Wayne Prep Generals


			
				                                Spring Creek and J.H. Rose clash in a major showdown, with every move on the mat making a difference. (Kareem Brown|mountolivetribune.com)

Spring Creek Gators earn convincing win in trio wrestling meet

The Spring Creek Gators hosted a trio wrestling meet featuring the J.H. Rose Rampants and the Neuse Charter Cougars, with both the women’s and men’s teams from each school competing throughout the day. The event delivered a full slate of matches highlighted by decisive performances, momentum shifts, and multiple pins.


			
				                                Gators’ No. 23 Cedric Lawson, delivers a strong block against Rebels’ No. 50 Noah Bennett. (Kareem Brown|mountolivetribune.com)

North Duplin Rebels hold off late surge to defeat Spring Creek Gators, 76–68

The Rebels got on the board first as No. 12 Holden Williams drew a foul and sank both free throws, setting the tone early. Spring Creek answered quickly with a basket from No. 23 Cedric Lawson, but North Duplin followed with a series of strong finishes, jumping ahead 6–2.


			
				                                North Duplin’s No. 3 Abby Rose, goes up for a layup, adding to her season average of 19.5 points per game. (Kareem Brown|mountolivetribune.com)

North Duplin Lady Rebels dominate Spring Creek Lady Gators in 49–15 victory

The North Duplin Lady Rebels wasted no time setting the tone in the opening quarter. The first basket by No. 11 Lilly Fulghum sparked a dominant run that quickly put Spring Creek on its heels. North Duplin surged ahead to a 9–0 lead, highlighted by a strong finish from No. 3 Abby Rose and a momentum-shifting block by No. 10 Maggie Brown, who followed it up with a basket of her own.