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...
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,...
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...
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...
Triton's varsity football team improved to 2-0 in the Tri-County Six 3-A Conference with a 43-20 win at Western Harnett on Friday night. "Very proud of this team for continuing to improve each week," said Hawks coach Ben Penny. "After we lost Malik (McNeill) for the...
Midway’s varsity football team rebounded from its first loss of the season last week by taking a 40-20 Homecoming win over visiting East Central 2-A Conference opponent James Kenan on Friday night. “We talked all week about bouncing back,” said Midway coach Cory...
Aubree Bass of Triton struck out all nine batters she faced for a perfect game as the Hawks took a 15-0 nonconference softball win over visiting Smithfield-Selma in three innings on Thursday night. "We hit the ball well," said Triton coach Mark Whitman. "Aubree...
A 3-run homer in the top of the seventh inning from senior Le’Onna Nelson lifted Princeton to a 4-2 varsity softball win at South Johnston on Thursday night. “We played well enough to win,” said South Johnston coach Ashley Ennis. “We had the lead and they came back...
Midway split varsity games with visiting East Central 2-A Conference opponent Goldsboro on Wednesday, winning the softball game but falling in the girls soccer match. After winning a 25-1 rout at Goldsboro Monday, Midway’s varsity softball team edged visiting...
Julia Scott made her Cape Fear Christian Academy debut as a pitcher on Tuesday in a 17-1 win over visiting Village Christian. Scott pitched two and one-third innings and allowed one run. She was 2-for-3 at the plate and scored twice. Larah Tripp had an inside-the-park...
Cape Fear Christian Academy's middle school baseball team took a 15-0 Southeastern Conference win in three innings over visiting Fayetteville Christian on Monday. Eli Burns and Paul Maynor combined for a no-hitter for the Eagles (2-2). Landon Alphin had two hits for...
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...
