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Sports Spotlight
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Sports Spotlight: North Lenoir’s Lynch shining for Maryland-Eastern Shore women’s basketball after overcoming homesickness
Updated: Dec. 5, 2023 at 6:37 PM EST
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By
Eric Gullickson
“I’m like the 11th, 12th child.”
Sports
Sports Spotlight: Tarboro’s Lewis leads Vikings in all phases of the game, ready to take play to ECU
Updated: Nov. 28, 2023 at 5:55 PM EST
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By
Eric Gullickson
“I’m just blessed to get up every day and play the game I love.”
Sports
Sports Spotlight: Havelock’s Williams move to quarterback has Rams rolling in state playoffs
Updated: Nov. 21, 2023 at 6:11 PM EST
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By
Eric Gullickson
Moved to quarterback from receiver mid-season and has thrived there
Sports
Sports Spotlight: Rose goalie David Given has been the backbone to Rampants historic season
Updated: Nov. 14, 2023 at 1:41 PM EST
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By
Eric Gullickson
Given helped lead Rose to it’s first regional championship game in program history
Sports
Sports Spotlight: Hard work leads to record-setting season for North Pitt’s Little-Burgess
Updated: Nov. 7, 2023 at 6:05 PM EST
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By
Eric Gullickson
Kamien set the school record for receiving yards during senior season
Sports
Sports Spotlight: Greene Central’s Medlin overcomes longtime tennis adversary to claim regional singles title
Updated: Oct. 24, 2023 at 8:09 PM EDT
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By
Eric Gullickson
Medlin will compete in the state 2A singles tournament this weekend
Sports
Sports Spotlight: Farmville Central’s Whaley leading Jaguars volleyball team with milestone play and her voice
Updated: Oct. 17, 2023 at 5:16 PM EDT
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By
Eric Gullickson
Senior Savannah Whaley reached 1,000 kill mark recently
Sports
Sports Spotlight: Southern Nash’s Charlotte Benson earns homecoming queen crown during game she was kicking for football team
Updated: Oct. 10, 2023 at 6:17 PM EDT
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By
Eric Gullickson
“It took a little bit of adjusting. But it definitely feels like I have 50 brothers.”
Sports
Sports Spotlight: Ayden-Grifton’s Jack Ewell seeing gains from playing three sports, sticking with football after winless season
Updated: Oct. 3, 2023 at 6:55 PM EDT
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By
Eric Gullickson
Ewell plays in all phases for the Ayden-Grifton football team
Sports
Sports Spotlight: Farmville Central three-sport star Alex Moye leading Jags football program with winning mentality
Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 4:34 PM EDT
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By
Eric Gullickson
Moye averaging about 160 total yards per game with 15 touchdowns so far this fall
8 Day Forecast
Sports
Sports Spotlight: Bear Grass Charter three sport athlete Brayden Taylor is showing off his arm this fall for the football team
Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 5:53 PM EDT
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By
Eric Gullickson
Taylor credits year-round competition to growth through high school
Sports
Sports Spotlight - South Central’s Paramore has turned into top golfer after starting the sport as a freshman
Updated: Sep. 12, 2023 at 6:46 PM EDT
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By
Eric Gullickson
Haley Paramore shot a career low -4 at tournament this week
Sports
Sports Spotlight: New Bern’s DaMaree Tucker led Bears to state title, through a coaching change, and now with unselfish play
Updated: Sep. 5, 2023 at 5:03 PM EDT
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By
Eric Gullickson
Bears senior willing to do whatever team needs to defend their title
Sports
Sports Spotlight: Washington tackling machine Davis taking lead role following injury
Updated: Aug. 29, 2023 at 6:39 PM EDT
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By
Eric Gullickson
Gabe Davis led the Eastern Plains 2A Conference in tackles as a sophomore
Sports
Sports Spotlight: Ayden-Grifton’s Evans has emerged as Chargers leader early in her sophomore season
Updated: Aug. 22, 2023 at 5:11 PM EDT
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By
Eric Gullickson
Chargers go-to hitter is learning to lead with her voice
Sports
Sports Spotlight: D.H. Conley’s Isaiah Crumpler working to add his name to family football legacy
Updated: Aug. 15, 2023 at 4:46 PM EDT
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By
Eric Gullickson
Follows father and brothers path to division one and hopefully beyond
Sports
Sports Spotlight: Continued pursuit of golf goals leads Greenville’s Brown to spot at US Amateur Championship
Updated: Aug. 8, 2023 at 6:42 PM EDT
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By
Eric Gullickson
“It was always something I knew I could do.”
Sports
Sports Spotlight: Pitt County’s Braelyn Johnson slugs U12 All-Star team to regional title, Little League Softball World Series Berth
Updated: Aug. 1, 2023 at 11:19 PM EDT
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By
Eric Gullickson
Johnson hit .600 for PCGSL U12 All-Stars at Regional
Sports
Former South Central star Trace Baker makes JUCO season pay off by earning spot with UNCW baseball program
Updated: Jul. 25, 2023 at 6:56 PM EDT
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By
Eric Gullickson
“I knew it was the one right away. I’m super excited about it.”
Sports
Former D.H. Conley ace pitcher Emma Adams makes immediate impact for national powerhouse Virginia Wesleyan softball
Updated: Jul. 18, 2023 at 3:26 PM EDT
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By
Eric Gullickson
Adams helped Marlins to NCAA D-III Super Regionals as freshman
Sports
Sports Spotlight: Winterville 12U Cal Ripken State Champion Baseball Team ends 12-year Regional drought
Updated: Jul. 11, 2023 at 6:38 PM EDT
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By
Eric Gullickson
Get motivational pep talk from ECU head coach Cliff Godwin
Sports
Sports Spotlight: From Tanzania to Kinston to Greenville United FC Makoko has overcome more than moves to contribute
Updated: Jul. 10, 2023 at 3:06 PM EDT
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By
Eric Gullickson
Multiple surgeries solve infection and have helped him return to play
Sports
Moye follows his former ECU pitcher father’s footsteps to the mound and closes Greenville Little League City Championship with a heroic effort
Updated: Jun. 27, 2023 at 5:53 PM EDT
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Eric Gullickson
Moye threw two scoreless innings to close out a shutout win in the deciding game
Sports
Sports Spotlight: Parrott Academy senior Ele Wooten is first woman to win state trap shooting title
Updated: Jun. 20, 2023 at 8:00 PM EDT
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Eric Gullickson
Ele claimed the title this spring in shootout at the state high school event
Sports
Sports Spotlight - Birthday gift for the C-Student crew as they reel in leading Blue Marlin
Updated: Jun. 13, 2023 at 8:30 PM EDT
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By
Eric Gullickson
Megarity catches Marlin on brother crew member’s birthday
Sports
Sports Spotlight: Lambert fights for baseball dream to earn spot at UNC Pembroke, hot start for Pitt County Post 39
Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 9:51 PM EDT
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Eric Gullickson
D.H. Conley’s top hitter this season to be pitcher in college
Sports
Sports Spotlight: West Carteret’s Collins has danced over the bar to become state champion high jumper
Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 5:42 PM EDT
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Eric Gullickson
Tyler Collins has overcome injuries to become one of nation’s best jumpers
Sports
Sports Spotlight: Grooms brings new group of Dixon soccer defenders together through experience being the new kid in town
Updated: May. 23, 2023 at 2:44 PM EDT
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By
Eric Gullickson
Sophomore defensive back Kaitlyn Grooms just moved to Dixon before freshman season
Sports
Sports Spotlight: Jacksonville’s Jones has grown into one of state’s top golfers playing for a team of one to a team of family
Updated: May. 9, 2023 at 11:38 PM EDT
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Eric Gullickson
UNC Charlotte commit gained pro golf knowledge from tournament wins
Sports
Sports Spotlight: South Lenoir senior Tyndall helps pitch team to huge conference win, headed to Chowan baseball
Updated: May. 2, 2023 at 10:01 PM EDT
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By
Eric Gullickson
Blue Devils won 9 inning walk-off over Southwest Onslow Monday night
Sports
Sports Spotlight - Greene Central’s Burress proves heart and hard work pays off with conference title, ECU commitment
Updated: Apr. 25, 2023 at 5:35 PM EDT
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Eric Gullickson
“I’ve been doubted a lot because of my size.”
Sports
Sports Spotlight: Wallen leading J.H. Rose baseball with arm and bat, committed to UNC this week
Updated: Apr. 18, 2023 at 4:45 PM EDT
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By
Eric Gullickson
6′7″Andrew Wallen gave up hoops to focus on baseball this year. His production has been off the charts.
Sports
Sports Spotlight: Croatan senior Kate Wilson progarm’s first girls lacrosse player to sign to play in NCAA division-I
Updated: Apr. 11, 2023 at 11:47 PM EDT
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By
Eric Gullickson
Kate tallied her 200th career point this week
Sports
Sports Spotlight: JP-II senior soccer star Kat Stanley attacking challenges with positivity
Updated: Apr. 4, 2023 at 9:44 PM EDT
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Eric Gullickson
“Coming here was kind of a new experience for me.”
Sports
Sports Spotlight - Bear Grass Charter’s Hall has historic week with two grand slams in one game
Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 4:41 PM EDT
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By
Eric Gullickson
Pitt Community College commit joined a handful of players to do it.
Sports
Sports Spotlight: Washington high golfer Bergevin carries on lessons learned from granddad on and off the course
Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 6:34 PM EDT
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Eric Gullickson
The App. State golf commit is working toward a strong senior season
Sports
Sports Spotlight: Farmville Central’s Daniels sees hard work pay off with improved play, state championship
Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 5:07 PM EDT
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Eric Gullickson
Daniels voted Farmville Central Most Outstanding Player of State Final
Sports
Sports Spotlight: West Craven’s Batten throws perfect game, Eagles believe first in school history
Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 6:19 PM EST
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By
Eric Gullickson
Taylor Batten is committed to UNC Pembroke baseball
Sports
Sports Spotlight: Zy’Lee Bazemore making his own name in the Bertie basketball history books
Updated: Feb. 28, 2023 at 4:24 PM EST
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By
Eric Gullickson
Following in cousin’s and dad’s footsteps to become a senior leader for Falcons
Sports
Sports Spotlight: Southwest Onslow star Reid embracing and creating family atmosphere for Stallions
Updated: Feb. 21, 2023 at 5:41 PM EST
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Eric Gullickson
Armani Reid is committed to play for Winthrop in college
Sports
Sports Spotlight: NECPS sophomore Mann has perfect record heading to state wrestling meet
Updated: Feb. 14, 2023 at 9:17 PM EST
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Eric Gullickson
Ryan won his regional title to get to 56-0 this week.
Sports
Sports Spotlight: Southwest Onslow’s Duhon grows quickly in size and ability to become one of state’s best wrestlers
Updated: Feb. 7, 2023 at 6:13 PM EST
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Eric Gullickson
“15 pounds under the 106, getting his butt handed to him.”
Sports
Sports Spotlight: Southside all-time leading scorer O’Neal hits 2,000 career points and state top-10 points in a game
Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 10:03 PM EST
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Eric Gullickson
Ka’Nyah O’Neal scored over 50 points in a game recently
Sports
Sports Spotlight: Gracen Barsanti competing for Christ Covenant varsity girls basketball with prosthetic leg, positive attitude
Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 6:38 PM EST
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Eric Gullickson
“I like being treated equally, like anyone else. That feels really good.”
Sports
Sports Spotlight: Bear Grass Charter’s Chandler has grown into one of her school’s strongest student-athletes
Updated: Jan. 17, 2023 at 6:10 PM EST
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By
Eric Gullickson
Honored with NCHSAA Cheerleading Scholarship Award
Sports
Sports Spotlight: From her yard to 1,000 career points, Parrott Academy’s Okonkwo has grown into a star
Updated: Jan. 10, 2023 at 5:50 PM EST
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By
Eric Gullickson
Rachel recently hit the milestone to reach her career goal
Sports
Sports Spotlight: New Bern senior Brimmer wins state football title, hits 1000th point in basketball in December
Updated: Jan. 3, 2023 at 5:34 PM EST
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Eric Gullickson
Will has grown into senior leader on the field and on the court for Bears
Sports
Sports Spotlight: Jacksonville’s Henry sets multiple national powerlifting records in her division
Updated: Dec. 28, 2022 at 2:37 AM EST
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Eric Gullickson
She will compete at nationals next summer
Sports
Sports Spotlight: Record tying season for Greene Central’s Coppage who intends to honor lost teammate with his play going forward
Updated: Dec. 20, 2022 at 9:07 PM EST
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By
Eric Gullickson
Coppage had four interceptions for touchdowns this fall
Sports
Sports Spotlight - Trinity Christian’s Perry grows in a short time into an 1000 point scorer
Updated: Dec. 13, 2022 at 6:33 PM EST
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Eric Gullickson
She hit the milestone recently to help her school win a tournament
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