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Charleston Southern women, Webster host league leaders

Charleston Southern women, Webster host league leaders

Former South Johnston star Anna Webster scored two points and had five rebounds in 10 minutes for the Charleston Southern women's basketball team on Tuesday night in a 52-49 loss at High Point. The Lady Bucs seek to end a four-game losing streak against visiting...

Wildcats rally past HC girls

After Maliah Banks of Harnett Central hit her third 3-pointer in the first four minutes of the first quarter on Thursday night, host Eastern Guilford, trailing 11-5, called timeout. The Wildcats more than regrouped in the second round contest of the NCHSAA 3-A girls...

E. Bladen turns back Lady Raiders

Host East Bladen turned back Midway 65-56 in the second round of the NCHSAA 2-A girls basketball playoffs on Thursday night despite 27 points from senior guard Leah Williams. "We jumped out to a 5-0 lead and our wheels ran out from under us," said Midway coach Allen...

Knightdale knocks out Jags again

Knightdale knocks out Jags again

Despite 36 points from junior guard Zavian McLean, visiting Knightdale topped Overhills 73-66 on Thursday night in the second round of the NCHSAA 4-A boys basketball playoffs. The Jaguars finished 20-6. Knightdale also knocked Overhills out of the football playoffs...

Stars lead area teams, tip times set for playoffs tonight

Stars lead area teams, tip times set for playoffs tonight

Three outstanding players with strong supporting casts lead their respective teams into the second round of the NCHSAA basketball playoffs tonight. The Overhills boys (20-6), seeded seventh in the East 4-A, host No. 10 Knightdale (18-7) at 7 p.m. The Jaguars feature...

W.H. Calcutt to enter Sampson HOF

W.H. Calcutt to enter Sampson HOF

W.H. Calcutt will be inducted into the Sampson County Sports Club Hall of Fame at Clinton High School on Tuesday, March 6, at 6:30 p.m. Reverend Calcutt and his wife, Bonnie, have been long-time supporters of Midway athletics. Sons, Mark and Chris, were outstanding...

HC, Cleveland scrimmage

HC, Cleveland scrimmage

Harnett Central hosted Cleveland for a baseball scrimmage on Wednesday afternoon. The nonconference opponents played eight innings with the Rams outscoring the Trojans, 9-2. Central is scheduled to open its season at home against West Johnston on Wednesday, Feb. 28 at...

Western’s Butler, Carver to continue careers at CCCC

Western’s Butler, Carver to continue careers at CCCC

Western Harnett boys basketball players Jamar Butler and Darnell Carver will be continuing their careers at Central Carolina Community College. Both have been all-conference players while at Western. The Eagles were 10-12 overall and 4-6 in the Tri-County Six 3-A...

Triton adjusts baseball schedule

Triton has made two changes in its baseball schedule in games with Village Christian. The Hawks will host the Knights on Wednesday, Feb. 28, at 7 p.m. in the season opener for Triton's varsity. That game was originally set for March 1. The Hawk varsity will play at...

Jaguars will host Knightdale

Overhills will host Knightdale on Thursday night in the second round of the NCHSAA 4-A boys basketball playoffs. The Knights (18-7) hosted and defeated Pine Forest 60-42 in the first round on Tuesday night. The Jaguars (20-6) had a first-round bye.

Jacksonville ousts Lady Eagles

Western Harnett's varsity girls basketball team was defeated 70-17 in the first round of the NCHSAA 3-A playoffs by host Jacksonville, the No. 1 seed in the East, on Tuesday night. The Lady Eagles finished the season with a 7-17 record. Areon Laurent led the Lady...

Midway girls advance

Midway girls advance

Leah Williams scored 25 points and Alyssa Wrench added 15 as Midway took a 59-37 win over visiting North Johnston in the first round of the NCHSAA 2-A girls basketball playoffs on Tuesday night. The Lady Raiders (23-2), the No. 12 seed in the East, advance to meet...

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