Cape Fear Christian Academy’s varsity softball team opened play in the Sandhills Athletic Conference with a 14-1 win in five innings at Fayetteville Christian on Monday. The Eagles had not played since March 29, but the layoff did not affect the team’s performance level. “Our hitting was awesome,” said CFCA coach Sterling Holmes. “It was […]
High Schools
Hawks roll past Central, 49-20
Triton’s varsity football team kept its playoff hopes alive with a 49-20 win over visiting Harnett Central on Friday night. The Hawks improved to 4-3 overall and 4-1 in the Tri-County Six 3-A Conference. Triton is one of five teams in contention for four at-large spots in the NCHSAA Eastern 3-A and 3-AA brackets, according […]
Hawks look to regroup after one-sided loss at Lee
Lee County overwhelmed visiting Triton, 52-7, on Monday night in a matchup of varsity football teams that were each 3-0 in the Tri-County Six 3-A Conference. “We didn’t play with the effort needed to compete in a championship game,” said Hawks coach Ben Penny. “When you play in big games like this, you have to […]
Central clobbers Cavaliers, 52-7
Harnett Central’s varsity football team celebrated Senior Night with a 52-7 rout over visiting Tri-County Six 3-A Conference foe Southern Lee on Friday. “I thought defensively we played really well,” said Harnett Central coach Matt Migliore. “We did some things that we haven’t done all year. Forcing turnovers, we’ve been stressing all year and we […]
Cowan shines at Union Pines in 60-27 victory for improving Hawks
Freshman Javon Cowan ran for 223 yards and four touchdowns as Triton took a 60-27 Tri-County Six 3-A Conference varsity football win at Union Pines on Thursday night. The Hawks improved to 3-2 overall and 3-0 in the league going into a Monday night game at Lee County. “Again, very proud of this group for […]
Bradshaw leads Hobbton to first win at Homecoming
Hobbton’s varsity football team picked up its first win of the season in a 63-6 rout over visiting Carolina 1-A Conference foe Union on Homecoming on Thursday night. “We’ve been such slow starters this year, that was a real focus was come out of the gates and be explosive and they did,” said Hobbton coach […]
Triton softball nips North Johnston, 2-0, for ‘signature win’
Defense led the way as Triton’s varsity softball team won a 2-0 shutout over visiting North Johnston on Tuesday. “I told the girls, ‘Nobody expected us to beat them tonight,’” said Triton coach Mark Whitman. “And I had some doubts myself, because they’re a great program. Chris (Batten) does a great job with his girls. […]
Bowbliss leads UP win over Central booters
Senior Emily Bowbliss of Union Pines had five goals and two assists in a 10-1 Tri-County Six 3-A Conference varsity girls soccer win over visiting Harnett Central on Monday night. Both teams entered the matchup with 4-0 records but Bowbliss, a UNC Wilmington signee, helped the Vikings to an 8-0 lead at the half. The […]
CFCA softball wins 11-0 at Faith of Rocky Mount
Cape Fear Christian Academy’s varsity softball team won, 11-0, in five innings at Faith Christian of Rocky Mount on Monday. Claire Parker struck out 13 of 17 Patriots batters she faced, allowing just one hit. “Claire Parker pitched a great game with excellent catching from Bekah Ennis,” said CFCA coach Sterling Holmes. “The team hit […]
Holmes twirls softball no-hitter in split with Spring Creek
Senior Miranda Holmes pitched a no-hitter as Midway’s varsity softball team took a 7-0 win over visiting East Central 2-A Conference opponent Spring Creek on Monday night. “I try to go into every game thinking this is going to be the hardest competition I’m up against,” Holmes said. “This game was no different. I always […]