Preps digest: Middle schools, NRYFL

Middle schools * Voleyball: Norwayne d. Rosewood, 26-24, 25-22, 25-21 -- Norwayne finished the season undefeated at 14-0 overall with a three-set win over Rosewood on Wednesday afternoon. Becka Lynn Pittard led Rosewood with 10 kills. The Eagles concluded the...

Published: Nov 8, 2012 1:53 PM Full Story

No. 4-ranked Stallions gallop past Gators in soccer playoffs

JACKSONVILLE -- Fueled by a season-ending loss to Southwest Onslow on its home pitch a year ago, Spring Creek hoped to return the favor Wednesday evening. The Stallions were just too good ... again. Senior midfielder Austin Tausch notched two...

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Princeton finds self belief

Moments after his team knocked off North Duplin 28-21 in the first round of the N.C. High School Athletic Association 1-A (small school) football playoffs last Friday night, Princeton's Derrick Minor had the look of a head coach who fully...

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North Edgecombe, Princeton's next opponent, starting to discover identity

There is no better lesson learned in any sport than adversity. Every defeat, every heartbreak, every loss contains its own seed and provides its own lesson on how to improve your performance the next time. The North Edgecombe football team...

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