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Rebels sweep Gators in volleyball season opener
SEVEN SPRINGS — “Eva, you’re supposed to be out here!” shouted a teammate. Quintanilla glanced at the clock and continued to fill her water bottle. Two quick sips later, she stepped onto the volleyball court and wiped her mouth with her T-shirt. “We got this,” Quintanilla...
Prep roundup: Gators prevail in soccer; Rebels fall to volleyball rival
SEVEN SPRINGS — Three Spring Creek players provided the offensive output during a 3-0, non-conference conquest over Roanoke Rapids on the soccer pitch Thursday evening. Senior Emanuel Rangel, junior Yoimar Carias Sequeira and senior Yontan Gonzalez tallied one goal apiece. Goalie Edgar Avila filed a clean sheet between the...
Teams ready for gridiron exhibitions Friday
High school football kicks off statewide in eight days. However, in just 24 hours, local teams in the mountolivetribune.com readership area get to experience the live “popping” of shoulder pads against fresh opposition Friday evening. Southern Wayne and North Duplin head to South Lenoir for a three-team scrimmage....
Georgia Tech Transfer Tyzhaun Claude Commits to UNC Men’s Basketball
Another transfer is joining head coach Hubert Davis and the Tar Heels this fall. Forward Tyzhaun Claude announced his commitment to Carolina on Wednesday afternoon. The Goldsboro, N.C. native has one year of eligibility remaining. The 2024-25 season will be Claude’s sixth in college basketball. He spent the first three...
Saints record three-set decision over Warriors
DUDLEY — Southern Wayne controlled the tempo and easily dispatched county volleyball rival Eastern Wayne in the opening set Thursday afternoon. The gritty Warriors refused to go away, however. Still trying to discover their identity, the Saints managed to rally from second- and third-set deficits during a 25-13, 26-24,...
Soccer Recap: Southern Wayne Comes Up Short on the Road Against Wallace-Rose Hill
Southern Wayne had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They lost 5-1 to the Wallace-Rose Hill Bulldogs on Monday. The Saints have struggled against the Bulldogs recently, as their game on Monday was their third consecutive lost matchup. Southern...
University of Mount Olive – Head Coach, Men’s and Women’s Tennis
University of Mount Olive has an opening for a full-time Head Men’s & Women’s Tennis Coach. Duties include directing all phases of the Men’s & Women’s Tennis programs, including on-court coaching at practices and games, recruiting qualified student-athletes, and monitoring the academic progress of student-athletes. Secondary duties are assisting with game management at home athletics contest. This is a 10-month full-time position (August 1-May 31).
BATTLE OF PATRIOTS: Faith Christian opens season at Parrott Academy
Faith Christian School’s football team opens its 8-Man season on the road with a nonconference game in Kinston against Arendell Parrott Academy Friday night in a battle of Patriots. Kickoff is 7 p.m. The Patriots from Nash County finished 6-4 last season and lost to Wayne Christian in the state playoffs. They suffered some key...
Hillcats Miraculous Comeback Completed by Francisca Walk-Off
The Lynchburg Hillcats completed a miraculous comeback against the Down East Wood Ducks on Thursday evening, winning 10-9 in extra innings. Lynchburg trailed by as many as seven before they marched their way back into the ballgame. A five-run eighth inning tied up the game, allowing for the walk-off victory from Welbyn Francisca.
Soccer Game Recap: Princeton Takes a Loss
Princeton lost against North Lenoir back in August of 2022, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Thursday. The Princeton Bulldogs fell just short of the North Lenoir Hawks by a score of 4-3. The loss continues a trend for the Bulldogs in their matchups with the Hawks: they've now lost four in a row.
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