2011-11-10

Panthers hope playoff road stays kind


The road hasn’t been unkind to the North Johnston football team this season and the Panthers hope the highway provides more inspiration this week. North Johnston, coming off a 12-7 victory at Northern Carolina Conference rival Roanoke Rapids …

Warriors face familiar obstacle in Bulldogs


The Hunt High varsity football team continues pursuit of living up to immense expectations in the round of the N.C. High School Athletic Association 3-AA playoffs in Warrior Stadium on Friday. The Warriors’ obstacle — Nash Central …

BC’s Cochran shares CC Freshman of the Year distinction

Wood, Grandy named to all-conference team

Despite missing the Conference Carolinas tournament in 2011, the Barton College women’s volleyball team still received its share of postseason accolades after finishing 10-15 overall and 6-11 in league play. Freshman middle blocker Melissa …

Wickham hopes to bring stability, success to Fike wrestling program


Place Mike Wickham aboard the career-changing shuttle that transported football coaches Tom Nelson, Jeff Price and Trevor Pilkington from North Johnston to Fike High for the 2011 season. Wickham, days away from his 57th birthday, was involved with …

Tobs offer stocking stuffer holiday deal


The Wilson Tobs summer collegiate baseball team is offering a “Stocking Stuffer” deal in time for the holiday season. For $50, fans can purchase 14 undated general admission tickets that are valid for any Tobs home game in 2012, …

Warriors advance

No. 1 Hunt clips Fike 4-1 in 3rd round

To ascend and remain at the top of any poll or ranking system requires that a team go beyond a single source of offense. On Wednesday night, the top-ranked Hunt High varsity boys soccer team did just that, spreading the ball around to three …