Mark Kirk has retired after 41 years in coaching and Chris McGee will direct Overhills in football. Kirk will be returning to his home in Bedford, Pa., after coaching all over the country. His son-in-law, K.J. Starr, has taken a position at Fuquay-Varina. “I’ll have a place to stay,” Kirk said. “I plan to come […]
High Schools
Hawks host 7-on-7 scrimmage
Dylan Smith, Travion Sanders, Myjalik Giles, C.J. James and Malihk Giles had scoring receptions for host Triton in a 7-on-7 football scrimmage with Athens Drive on Wednesday morning. J.P. Petoletti and Sanders rotated at quarterback. The Hawks outscored the Jaguars, 6-2. “I was pleased with us showing up and getting back into it after spring, […]
T.J. Morrison reports from abroad
(UPDATED) Triton varsity boys basketball coach T.J. Morrison traveled to Venice, Italy, earlier this week and will be sending updates on his trip abroad for Dunn Area Sports. He will be coaching in the United World Games. Morrison reported on Tuesday after flying from New York on Monday: “Long day,” said the Hawks coach. “Frankfurt […]
Hawks come back from slow start in hoops scrimmages
The Triton varsity boys basketball team started slowly against Cary in scrimmages at Apex Friendship on Saturday. The Hawks fell behind the Imps 25-0 as Cary connected with a barrage of 3-pointers. Triton closed the gap to 57-41 by the end of the matchup. The Hawks defeated Apex 60-47 in their second game after leading […]
Jay James to coach HC tennis
Teaching professional Jay James has been named to coach boys and girls tennis next school year at Harnett Central. James teaches business at the high school. “My short term team goals will be to finish in the top three in the Tri-County Six 3-A Conference this year as a team in both girls and boys […]
Miriello is Coach of Year in Tri-County Six 3-A Conference
Joey Miriello of Triton has been named Coach of the Year in baseball in the Tri-County Six 3-A Conference. It is the sixth such honor for the Hawks coach in the last eight years. “I appreciate the award, first and foremost, mainly because I respect the opinion of other coaches in the conference,” Miriello said. […]
Brewer, Smith accorded best athlete honors at HC
Harnett Central presented its athlete of the year honors to seniors Hayden Smith for the boys and Lyndsey Brewer for the girls on Tuesday (May 21). Smith played football and basketball for the Trojans. He was quarterback and punter in football. He has signed to continue his football career at Campbell. Brewer played volleyball, basketball […]
Spring sports accomplishments recognized, major awards presented
Cape Fear Christian Academy recognized accomplishments in spring sports that included a state championship in softball and a state championship in fishing at an athletic banquet Thursday in the gym. The gathering enjoyed a taco bar provided by Shane and Chauntel Summers. Major awards were presented with Spencer George receiving the Male Athlete of the […]
Midway holds athletic banquet
Midway held its annual athletic banquet on Wednesday night. Carson Calcutt was named the Kent Warren Male Athlete of the Year and Alyssa Wrench was named the Angie Matthews Female Athlete of the Year. The Heart of a Champion Award went to Dalton Cannady of the boys and Ashley Gibson for the girls. Raider Award […]
State Champions!
Host Cape Fear Christian Academy completed an unbeaten run through the Final Four of the NCISAA 1-A softball tournament with a 9-6 win over Pungo Christian Academy for the state championship on Saturday. Aubree Bass hit a 2-run homer and Rhyleigh Horne pitched a complete game for the Eagles, who finished the season 14-7. The […]