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South softball downs Triton again with 4-0 road win

South softball downs Triton again with 4-0 road win

One night after winning at home against rival Triton, South Johnston’s varsity softball team took a 4-0 shutout win at Triton on Tuesday. “It was a great night for the whole team,” said South Johnston junior Kennedy Byrd. “We played great defense. Last night the...

South tops Triton, 6-4, in softball

South tops Triton, 6-4, in softball

South Johnston’s varsity softball team picked up its first win over the season by beating visiting rival Triton 6-4, making up a game that was rained out on Tuesday. “Offensively we kind of did enough,” said South Johnston coach Ashley Ennis. “We had some good hits....

Harnett Central tops Western Harnett, 25-24

Harnett Central tops Western Harnett, 25-24

Harnett Central’s varsity football team edged visiting Tri-County Six 3-A Conference and Harnett County rival Western Harnett 25-24 on its Homecoming to pick up its first win of the season Friday night. “It kind of seems like it’s our M.O. and I don’t know how to...

Midway softball wins, 10-0, as Holmes, Dapuyen lead

Midway softball wins, 10-0, as Holmes, Dapuyen lead

Midway’s varsity softball team opened its season on Monday by winning a 10-0 shutout in five innings over visiting East Central 2-A Conference opponent James Kenan. “It took a little longer to get adjusted to the pitching, I thought,” said Midway coach Susan Clark....

Godwin’s blocked field goal preserves 42-41 Midway win

Godwin’s blocked field goal preserves 42-41 Midway win

In an offensive shootout against visiting East Central 2-A Conference opponent East Duplin, it was special teams that made the difference in a 42-41 win for Midway on its Senior Night Friday, as two blocked kicks from senior Tyler Godwin and an extra point from junior...

Shutout at Central helps Hawks’ playoff chances

Shutout at Central helps Hawks’ playoff chances

Triton’s varsity boys soccer team wrapped up the regular season by winning, 4-0, at Tri-County Six 3-A Conference and Harnett County rival Harnett Central on Wednesday night, potentially securing a bid to the NCHSAA 3-A state playoffs. “We talked beforehand that it’s...

Hawk soccer edges UP, 2-1, on Senior Night

Hawk soccer edges UP, 2-1, on Senior Night

Triton’s varsity boys soccer team kept itself in the hunt for the NCHSAA 3-A state playoffs with a 2-1 win over visiting Tri-County Six 3-A Conference opponent Union Pines on Senior Night on Monday. “We had to have it to stay alive,” said Triton coach Brian Foster....

South rallies past Hawks

South rallies past Hawks

South Johnston’s varsity football team rallied with a pair of touchdowns in the fourth quarter to win 20-19 at rival Triton on Triton’s Senior Night on Friday. “These guys right here are amazing to coach,” said South Johnston coach Matthew Riggsbee. “I don’t care...

Raiders roll past Hobbton

Raiders roll past Hobbton

Midway opened varsity football season Thursday by winning a 53-13 rout over visiting Sampson County rival Hobbton. “That’s what we wanted to do,” said Midway coach Cory Barnes. “We wanted to start off this week 1-0. The kids haven’t played in 18 months and they were...

Union Pines sweeps host Hawks

Union Pines sweeps host Hawks

Triton had its Senior Night spoiled by visiting Tri-County Six 3-A Conference foe Union Pines, which posted a varsity basketball sweep Tuesday. Triton’s girls struggled in a 51-32 loss to Union Pines as the Vikings clinched the conference championship. “We did not...

Central girls win on Senior Night, season ends for HC boys

Central girls win on Senior Night, season ends for HC boys

Harnett Central’s varsity girls basketball team celebrated its Senior Night on Friday with a 47-18 rout over visiting Tri-County Six 3-A Conference opponent Lee County. “They came out strong,” said Harnett Central coach Chelsey Cabe. “I think that’s been one of the...

Balance, depth key CFCA boys

Balance, depth key CFCA boys

Cape Fear Christian Academy split Sandhills Athletic Conference varsity basketball games with visiting Trinity Christian School on Wednesday night, with the Eagles winning the boys game and the Crusaders winning the girls game. Cape Fear Christian's boys pulled away...

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