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Area Calendar, Jan. 9-10
Wednesday, January 9High School Varsity Boys BasketballFranklin Academy at North Johnston, 7:30 p.m.; Greene Central at Beddingfield, 7:30 p.m.High School Varsity Girls BasketballFranklin Academy at … more
Off a steal, Community Christian's Christian McFarland (10) glides in for the game's final two points as Southside Christian's Mason Harley (1) and Isaac Jenkins (3) trail. The Cyclones ruled 68-31 in Monday night's clash.
Cyclones shell Southside in 2019 opener, 68-31
The Community Christian School varsity boys basketball team’s Eric Wynn, a 6-foot-8 freshman, and junior Jimmy Forte combined for 39 points to outscore the entire Southside Christian of Clayton … more
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Olivia Walker, a third-quarter spark for CCS, heads for the basket against Southside Christian defender Autumn Dixon (3) during the Lady Cyclones' 31-19 win in the Eastern North Carolina School for the Deaf gym on Monday night.
‘Cardio’ CCS wears down Southside Christian, 30-19
Defense, rebounding, offense and turnovers customarily win or lose high school varsity girls basketball games. However, head coach Shawn Jefferson, in just his seventh game, credited cardio in his … more
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Area calendar, Jan. 8-9
Tuesday, January 8   College Men’s Basketball King at Barton, 7:30 p.m.   College Women’s Basketball King at Barton, 5:30 p.m.   High School Varsity … more
Greenfield's Collin Guilford (1) goes in for a layup ahead of Northwood Temple's Ethan Young (50) during Saturday's game at Greenfield. The Knights won 59-54.
Greenfield’s defense sparks 59-54 win over Northwood
The Greenfield School gym showcased two of the North Carolina Independent Schools Athletic Association 1-A’s top five teams and one of the NCISAA’s brightest stars Saturday … more
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Greenfield's Kaelyn Wall (13) angles for a look at the basket as Northwood's Aly McMillian (45) defends during Saturday's game at Greenfield. The Lady Knights won 51-26.
Lady Knights overcome sloppiness in victory
Although small in numbers, the Greenfield School varsity girls basketball team took another step in turning the proverbial corner Saturday afternoon, turning in a 51-26 victory over Fayetteville … more
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The Charles B. Aycock High trio of, from left, Tyler Hughes, Torrence Franklin and Omar Tucker earned top-three finishes at Saturday's Wildcat Invitational, hosted by West Johnston. Hughes was first in the 152-pound division.
AREA ROUNDUP: CBA’s Hughes claims 152-pound title at Wildcat Invite
BENSON — Charles B. Aycock High junior wrestler Tyler Hughes claimed his second straight … more
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Southern Nash’s A.J. Jones (4) dribbles as West Johnston’s Eli Hudson and Carter Grooms (22) defend during the first-half of Friday’s nonconference game at Southern Nash. Jones came off to score a team-high 15 points in the Firebirds’ 68-48 victory.
Firebirds sink 13 3-pointers in 68-48 win over Wildcats
STANHOPE — Southern Nash High junior Kaisean Rambert shot a 3-pointer towards the close of the third quarter during Friday’s nonconference tilt with West Johnston. While the ball … more
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Southern Nash's Rayna Bailey (30) splits West Johnston defenders Ivy Maldonado (32) and Kaitlyn Tucker (20) in driving to the basket in Friday night's game in the Southern Nash High gym.
Fourth-quarter drought sinks Ladybirds vs. West Johnston
STANHOPE — A milestone opportunity eluded the Southern Nash High varsity girls basketball team Friday evening in being turned back 42-32 by West Johnston in the Southern Nash gym. Coming off … more
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AREA ROUNDUP: Chargers conquer Bethel Christian for first time since 2013
KINSTON — The visiting Wilson Christian Academy varsity boys basketball team claimed its first victory against North Carolina Christian School Association 2-A East Region rival Bethel Christian … more
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Southern Nash’s Zonovan Knight (28) eludes an Eastern Alamance defender during the first quarter of an NCHSAA 3-A second-round playoff game Nov. 23 at Southern Nash. Knight, who graduated early and has already enrolled at North Carolina State University, was named to The Associated Press all-state team Friday.
Southern Nash's Knight named to AP all-state team
As good of a senior season as Zonovan Knight had for Southern Nash High, his postseason hasn’t been too bad. A month of honors was highlighted Friday afternoon by Knight’s inclusion on … more
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Howell, Echols top AP all-state team
RALEIGH — Quarterback Sam Howell of Indian Trail Sun Valley and Charlotte Vance linebacker Power Echols are The Associated Press offensive and defensive prep football players of the year in … more
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JUNIOR VARSITY RESULT: Chargers drop 47-32 decision to Bethel Christian
KINSTON — The visiting Wilson Christian Academy boys basketball team’s 17-13 halftime lead dissipated into a 47-32 North Carolina Christian School Association 2-A East Region loss to … more
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Area Calendar, Jan. 5-6
Saturday, January 5College Men’s BasketballBarton at Southern Wesleyan, 4 p.m.College Women’s BasketballBarton at Southern Wesleyan, 2 p.m.College Men’s VolleyballGeorge Mason at … more
Hunt head coach Dwight Taylor, left, has a word for Rhaquann Brunson (10) during last Friday's Farris & Farris Holiday Tournament championship game against Beddingfield. The Warriors tip off Big East play at Northern Nash on Tuesday.
Area teams await start of league play
While a handful of area teams will entertain … more
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McKeel’s lasting legacy
The Greene County community finds itself somewhat in disbelief over the loss of the most acclaimed baseball player in the history of Greene Central High School, which was established in 1961. Walt … more
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AREA ROUNDUP: Panthers decked by Warriors
LOUISBURG — The North Johnston High varsity  boys basketball team couldn’t recover from a slow first half start on the road against Louisburg and absorbed a 71-61 loss. The 2-A … more
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MIDDLE SCHOOL RESULT: WPA doomed by slow start
The Wilson Preparatory girls basketball team scored one point in the first half Thursday night and fell to visiting Thales Academy 25-12 on Thursday night. The Lady Tigers (3-6) trailed at … more
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Area calendar, Jan. 4-5
Friday, January 4   High School Varsity Boys Basketball Australian Team at Greenfield, 6 p.m.; Fike at Raleigh Wakefield, 8 p.m.; Greene Central at North Lenoir, 7:30 p.m.; North … more
2018 Johnstonian News Holiday Invitational All-Tourney Teams
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