Princeton ousts SW Onslow

PRINCETON -- For the first time in the N.C. High School Athletic Association 1-A state playoffs, Princeton was challenged. The Bulldogs answered every attack Southwest Onslow could muster and rolled to a 25-19, 25-21, 25-19 victory in third-round play Thursday...

Published: Oct 26, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story

Goldsboro faces strong challenge

Goldsboro wasted little time making its presence felt when it entered the Carolina 1-A Conference. The Cougars have a giant opportunity to leave a lasting impression on their way out the door. Goldsboro plays host to Ayden-Grifton tonight in its...

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Local Preps Digest

JV football Southern Wayne 39, C.B. Aycock 0 * PIKEVILLE -- Southern Wayne concluded its season with a 39-0 win at Eastern Carolina 3-A Conference rival Charles B. Aycock on Thursday evening. Saints' quarterback Tyaire Allen rushed for 101 yards...

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Bands, food, game-day atmosphere part of prep football

As Ed Harris' character Coach Herman Jones said in the movie Radio, "I love Friday night when you are looking for a win and Saturday morning when you found one." There is something about the glow of stadium lights on...

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