GREENVILLE — Community Christian even its record in North Carolina Christian School Athletic Association 2-A North Region volleyball play with a 25-23, 25-14 triumph Monday at Trinity Christian. The Cyclones, now 5-6 overall, departed 3-3 in region matches. Claire Carter served four aces on her way to eight service points while Autumn Bradshaw came up with two kills, two assists […]
2022-09-26
MIDDLE SCHOOL: Vikings serve past Trojans
Ja’Niyah Jenkins and Ta’kira Silver each served 10 aces to lead their Elm City volleyball team to a four-set victory Monday at Darden. The Vikings also got eight aces and two digs from Addie Lentz in the 25-11, 25-13, 23-25, 25-10 win. Summer Bass, Sophia Foula and Cara Owens each contributed three kills. Elm City will host Red Oak on […]
Area Calendar, Sept. 27-28, 2022
Tuesday, September 27 College Men’s Soccer Barton at Mount Olive, 7 p.m. College Women’s Soccer Barton at Mount Olive, 4 p.m. High School Varsity Boys Soccer Wilson Christian at Clayton Southside Christian, 4:30 p.m.; Greenfield at Kinston Parrott Academy, 5:15 p.m.; Beddingfield at Goldsboro, 6 p.m.; Spring Creek at North Johnston, 6 p.m. High School Varsity Volleyball Beddingfield at Spring […]
WATSON ELECTRICAL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK: Quartet of Bulldogs honored after Saturday’s game
Four Barton College football players were honored as Watson Electrical Players of the Week by Bulldogs coaches in the team’s 24-18 loss to Mars Hill in Saturday’s home opener at Truist Stadium. Wide receiver Kameron Johnson copped the offensive player of the week honor while place-kicker Jackson Brooks earned the special teams nod and Dylan Williams and Matt Smith picked […]
BULLDOG RUNBACK: Little things add up to loss for Barton vs. Mars Hill
In a game that was decided by just a touchdown, Barton College players and coaches likely uncovered plenty with which to agonize in the video review of Saturday’s 24-18 home loss to Mars Hill. The Bulldogs, now 2-2 overall and 1-1 in the NCAA Division II South Atlantic Conference, came up short for the second straight year against the Lions […]
Mayfield, Panthers passing game a concern despite 1st win
CHARLOTTE — While the Carolina Panthers finally got their first victory of the season with a 22-14 win over the New Orleans Saints, the passing game remains a major issue. Baker Mayfield has struggled since his arrival in Carolina, completing just 51.9% of his passes for 550 yards with three touchdowns and one interception through three games. He has been […]
NFL ends Pro Bowl; skills competitions, flag game instead
The Pro Bowl got a major makeover. The NFL has eliminated its full-contact all-star game and is replacing it with weeklong skills competitions and a flag football game. The new event will be renamed “The Pro Bowl Games” and will feature AFC and NFC players showcasing their football and non-football skills in challenges over several days. The 2023 Games will […]
Jimmie Johnson to retire from full-time racing
CHARLOTTE — Seven-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson is retiring from full-time racing and will turn his focus toward spending time with family. He figures his future schedule will include no more than 10 bucket-list events, but the 47-year-old had no idea Monday what that will look like in 2023. Johnson told The Associated Press he was excited to announce “I’ve […]
Dolphins stuff Bills, Allen late, hold on for 21-19 win
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — The Miami Dolphins’ defense stopped Josh Allen and the Bills at the goal line late, then held again after punter Thomas Morstead bizarrely kicked the ball off a teammate and out of bounds for a safety in a 21-19 win over Buffalo on Sunday. Tua Tagovailoa and the Dolphins improved to 3-0 in an AFC East […]
Royals rally for 11 runs in sixth, beat Mariners 13-12; Judge sits on 60
MLB CAPSULESKANSAS CITY, Mo. — Luis Castillo, fresh off signing a rich contract with Seattle, got chased as the Kansas City Royals erupted for 11 runs in the sixth inning and a wild, 13-12 win Sunday that cost the Mariners a chance to move up in the AL wild-card standings. Mitch Haniger singled twice during an eight-run fifth for the Mariners, […]
