Dunn Area Sports

Pairings set for Tri-County tourney, Triton boys at home Monday night

Pairings have been set for the Tri-County Six 3-A Conference basketball tournament. Monday games in the boys division include Union Pines at Triton at 6 p.m. and Lee County at Western Harnett at 7:30 p.m. Girls division games Monday include … [Read More...] about Pairings set for Tri-County tourney, Triton boys at home Monday night

Hawks rally past Lee County

The Triton varsity boys basketball team trailed Lee County 13-7 after eight minutes on Senior Night for the Hawks. Triton got the Tri-County Six 3-A Conference contest turned around by outscoring the Yellow Jackets, 16-4, in the second … [Read More...] about Hawks rally past Lee County

Raiders split on Senior Night

Midway split East Central 2-A varsity basketball contests with visiting Goldsboro on Senior Night on Thursday, with Midway’s girls winning their season finale, but Goldsboro winning the boys game. A shutout second quarter sparked Midway to a 55-35 … [Read More...] about Raiders split on Senior Night

Williford heading to Campbell

Midway senior Chandler Williford, of Newton Grove, will take his talents to the next level, as he has signed to play baseball at Campbell University. “It’s a small school and a good baseball program,” Williford said. “I love the coaches over … [Read More...] about Williford heading to Campbell

Monday, February 18

Triton wrestler Michael Carvin finished in the top 10 in the 285-pound division in the state 3-A wrestling tournament in Greensboro. Romello Cowan (170 pounds) and Tyre Cameron (220) also qualified for the event from the Hawks. First-year Triton … [Read More...] about Monday, February 18

Sunday, February 17

Virginia Commonwealth scored five runs in the sixth inning to top Campbell 8-7 in baseball in Conway, S.C. on Saturday. Matthew Barefoot (Midway) had two hits with a double, scored twice and stole two bases for the Camels, who are scheduled to play … [Read More...] about Sunday, February 17

Thursday, February 7
College Basketball
High Point men 57, Campbell 56

Friday, February 8
High School Basketball
Southern Lee boys 57, Harnett Central 39
Harnett Central girls 59, Southern Lee 24
James Kenan boys 84, Midway 44
Midway girls 44, James Kenan 33
Westover boys 61, Overhills 54
Westover girls 44, Overhills 41
South Johnston boys 57, Smithfield-Selma 54
South Johnston girls 47, Smithfield-Selma 38
Western Harnett boys 64, Triton 61 (OT)
Western Harnett girls 44, Triton 39
Union boys 62, Hobbton 47
Union girls 23, Hobbton 16

Saturday, February 9
College Basketball
Campbell men 82, USC Upstate 66
Campbell women 49, UNC Asheville 48

Tuesday, February 12
College Basketball
Hampton women 61, Campbell 50
High School Basketball
Kerr-Vance girls 70, Cape Fear Christian 47
East Wake boys 44, South Johnston 41
East Wake girls 62, South Johnston 34
Triton boys 43, Harnett Central 34
Harnett Central girls 51, Triton 31
North Duplin boys 68, Hobbton 54
North Duplin girls 31, Hobbton 21
Overhills boys 64, South View 55
Overhills girls 43, South View 37
Western Harnett boys 50, Lee 39
Western Harnett girls 52, Lee 48 (OT)

Wednesday, February 13
College Basketball
Campbell men 87, Hampton 84

Thursday, February 14
High School Basketball
Cape Fear Christian boys 70, John Paul II 41
Goldsboro boys 82, Midway 42
Midway girls 55, Goldsboro 35
Lakewood boys 65, Hobbton 59
Lakewood girls 51, Hobbton 9
South Johnston boys 65, Cleveland 54
Cleveland girls 43, South Johnston 37

Friday, February 15
College Baseball
Campbell 10, Maryland 6 (10 innings)
High School Basketball
Triton boys 47, Lee 43
Lee girls 48, Triton 44
Pine Forest boys 75, Overhills 52
Pine Forest girls 80, Overhills 47
Southern Lee boys 68, Western Harnett 38
Harnett Central boys 62, Union Pines 55
Harnett Central girls 47, Union Pines 46

Saturday, February 16
College Baseball
VCU 8, Campbell 7
College Basketball
Campbell women 69, Gardner-Webb 63
Presbyterian men 76, Campbell 71
High School Basketball
Trinity Christian boys 52, Cape Fear Christian 47

Monday, February 18
High School Basketball
South Johnston girls vs. Cleveland at West Johnston, 6 p.m.
Southern Lee girls at Western Harnett, 6 p.m.
Triton girls at Lee, 6 p.m.
Union Pines boys at Triton, 6 p.m.
Lee County boys at Western Harnett, 7:30 p.m.

CFCA season concludes in third round of NCISAA 1-A boys playoffs

Trinity Christian made its free throws in the final minute to advance in the North Carolina Independent School Athletic Association 1-A boys basketball playoffs, 52-47, at Cape Fear Christian Academy, on Saturday. The Crusaders (21-9) went ahead … [Read More...] about CFCA season concludes in third round of NCISAA 1-A boys playoffs

CFCA boys move into third round with 70-41 win over John Paul II

The Cape Fear Christian Academy varsity boys basketball team defeated visiting John Paul II, 70-41, on Thursday night in the second round of the North Carolina Independent School Athletic Association 1-A playoffs. Six players made a total of 10 … [Read More...] about CFCA boys move into third round with 70-41 win over John Paul II

HC sweeps on Senior Night, girls take top seed for Tri-County tourney

Harnett Central celebrated its Senior Night by taking a pair of hard-fought Tri-County Six 3-A Conference varsity basketball contests over visiting Union Pines. A pair of late free throws from sophomore Brittany Mills helped Harnett Central take … [Read More...] about HC sweeps on Senior Night, girls take top seed for Tri-County tourney

Central girls top Triton for third time

Harnett Central’s varsity girls basketball team dominated the first quarter to beat Harnett County and Tri-County Six 3-A Conference rival Triton 51-31 on the road Tuesday. The win was the Trojans’ third over the Hawks this season. Despite the … [Read More...] about Central girls top Triton for third time

South girls open play in Greater Neuse 3-A tournament Monday

A pair of first-round girls games at West Johnston tonight will open the Greater Neuse 3-A Conference basketball tournament. South Johnston, the No. 4 seed, plays fifth-seeded Cleveland at 6 p.m. and the third-seeded host Lady Wildcats meet … [Read More...] about South girls open play in Greater Neuse 3-A tournament Monday

South Johnston boys move to 18-2 with win over Clayton

South Johnston's varsity boys basketball team pulled away from visiting Clayton for a 79-57 Greater Neuse 3-A Conference win on Thursday night. The Trojans improved to 18-2 overall and 5-1 in league play after topping the Comets, 55-43, on the … [Read More...] about South Johnston boys move to 18-2 with win over Clayton

Clemons tallies 48 as Campbell nips visiting Hampton, 87-84

BUIES CREEK — Chris Clemons set a Gore Arena record with a season-high 48 points to lead Campbell to an 87-84 win over Hampton on Wednesday night. In the process, the nation’s leading scorer (29.8) moved by Danny Manning and Oscar Robertson into … [Read More...] about Clemons tallies 48 as Campbell nips visiting Hampton, 87-84

Coats-Erwin claims middle school basketball championships

Coats-Erwin clinched Harnett County Conference championships in both girls and boys middle school basketball Wednesday with wins over visiting Harnett Central to end the season. The boys team took the outright conference title, while the girls … [Read More...] about Coats-Erwin claims middle school basketball championships