Sports
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Saints soar past Goldsboro in dominant county rivalry victory
DUDLEY — The Southern Wayne Saints made a statement in their county rivalry matchup against the Goldsboro Cougars, dominating on both sides of the football en route to a commanding 50-6 victory.
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North Duplin golds off Rosewood in 13-12 thriller
CALYPSO — North Duplin built an early two-score advantage and then survived a furious fourth-quarter rally Friday night, holding off Rosewood, 13-12, in a tightly contested battle.
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Lady Tigers sweep Lady Gators in early-season volleyball matchup
SEVEN SPRINGS — The James Kenan Lady Tigers opened their matchup against the Spring Creek Lady Gators with a strong start, using early serving and timely plays to establish momentum in the opening set.
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Rebels show fight in season opener despite 5-2 loss to Rosewood
GOLDSBORO — The North Duplin Rebels opened their 2026 season on the road against the Rosewood Eagles, bringing plenty of energy and determination into their first matchup of the year. Despite ultimately falling 5-2, the Rebels showed flashes of strong play and continued to battle until the final whistle.
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Saints weather the storm, pull away from Union Spartans
DUDLEY — After a rain delay pushed back the start of the action, the Southern Wayne Saints found themselves in an early battle against the Union Spartans. However, behind a strong rushing attack, timely defensive stops, and several forced turnovers, the Saints pulled away in the second half to earn…
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West makes history with golf tourney win
Lee West might only be 16 years old, but he is well experienced when it comes to a golf course.
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North Duplin Rebels hold off Southside Seahawks
The North Duplin Rebels opened their matchup against the Southside Seahawks with a physical rushing attack, setting the tone early and controlling much of the first half on the ground.
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Gators capitalize on key opportunities and penalty kicks
SEVEN SPRINGS — The Spring Creek Gators and North Pitt Panthers battled through a physical and fast-paced matchup, with both teams displaying strong defensive pressure and offensive aggression from the opening whistle. In a game that featured numerous scoring opportunities, momentum swings and a high number of yellow cards, the…
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Spring Creek takes early control before Roanoke Rapids finds its opening in the second half
Spring Creek opened its matchup against the Roanoke Rapids Yellowjackets with plenty of pressure, controlling possession and looking to establish an early advantage.
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Local youth program continues its nearly three-decade tradition of developing athletes on and off the field
MOUNT OLIVE — As summer begins to wind down, the Mount Olive community is preparing for another season of youth athletics as registration opens for the FCA Mount Olive Hurricanes Youth Football and Cheerleading program.
