Younger Hilliard lands with Methodist

By Jessie H. Nunery | May 22, 2012 - 7:04pm

Basketball success was inescapable to Tabias Hilliard during his prep career.

Warren's big month ends with scholarship

By Justin Hite | May 22, 2012 - 7:04pm

For 30 days this spring, SouthWest Edgecombe senior Rob Warren was suspended in his golfing dream world.

Patriots run out of arms in semifinals defeat

By Nick Piotrowicz | May 18, 2012 - 8:08pm

WILSON – Faith Christian knew it would have to drain its pitching reservoir to have a chance to beat Merry Hill Lawrence Academy in Friday’s NCISSA 1-A state semifinal at Fleming Stadium.

Faith Christian copes with another loss to Lawrence Academy

By Justin Hite | May 18, 2012 - 8:07pm

WILSON – Everything else might have seemed different at Faith Christian this season, but the end result was the same as it has been for half a decade.

Southern Nash wins 4x200 boys relay title

By Justin Hite | May 18, 2012 - 8:07pm

Southern Nash senior Terron Huffman knows exactly how it feels to drop the baton in a relay.

Patriots in familiar position even in rebuilding year

Nick Piotrowicz | May 17, 2012 - 7:43pm

Greg Clifton knew he had a project in more ways than one when he took the coaching job at Faith Christian.

Team aside, individuals focus on state meet

By Justin Hite | May 17, 2012 - 7:42pm

All season long, Rocky Mount High girls’ track coach Keith Barnes has preached the correct team-oriented messages to his team.

Knights fall in state semifinals

May 16, 2012 - 6:12pm

The goal Zach Marks set out for the Northern Nash boys’ tennis team was to make the NCHSAA 3-A Regional Championship match.

THREE-FOR-THREE: Knights beat Demons for third time, head to Final Four

By By Nick Piotrowicz | May 15, 2012 - 11:03pm

The move has been around for ages in tennis. When a player wins a match, he or she collapses in a fit of joy.

Bulldogs no-hit in second-round exit

By Justin Hite | May 15, 2012 - 11:02pm

Nash Central coach Gary Smith never imagined that his team would be shut out this season.

Firebirds, Cougars complete second day at state golf tournament

May 15, 2012 - 11:01pm

Afer being able to point to a specific cause for Monday’s first-round issues, SouthWest Edgecombe coach Raymond Cobb had no idea why his team shot even worse on Day Two of the NCHSAA 2-A boys’ golf state championship.“It’s hard to put a finger on why we played like we did the last couple days,” Cobb said.

Southern Nash, SouthWest Edgecombe golf bogged by rain on Day 1

By Nick Piotrowicz | May 14, 2012 - 11:16pm

SouthWest Edgecombe felt understandably good about its chances at the state championship tournament after shooting 300 as a team and winning the 2-A East Region by 18 strokes last week.

Cougars, Firebirds set for state tournament

By Justin Hite | May 12, 2012 - 7:10pm

SouthWest Edgecombe’s boys’ golf team returned from its NCHSAA 2-A State Championship practice rounds with one message for coach Raymond Cobb.“It’s easier this year, coach,” Cobb recalled.

Crusaders win state crown in extra time

By Jessie H. Nunery | May 12, 2012 - 7:09pm

The revenge factor was laid in front of Falls Road Baptist’s girls soccer team Saturday afternoon with a state championship on the line.

Gryphons finish in top three

By Justin Hite | May 12, 2012 - 7:09pm

The Rocky Mount Gryphons’ defense of their 3-A East Regional track & field titles had their share of ups and down.“It was an eventful day to say the least,” boys’ coach Dee Anna Davis said.

Alumni to close out Gryphon Stadium

By Nick Piotrowicz | May 12, 2012 - 7:09pm

The Rocky Mount High baseball community, new and old, has one final opportunity to say goodbye to Gryphon Stadium.

Nash Central loses big in opening round of 3-A playoffs

By Justin Hite | May 11, 2012 - 11:27pm

The errors, the walks and the base runners piled up only slightly quicker than the runs did at Nash Central High School on Friday night.

Knights run out of momentum in second round loss

By Jessie H. Nunery | May 11, 2012 - 11:25pm

Northern Nash opened the season with odds stacked against it.

Southern Nash mercied out of playoffs

By Nick Piotrowicz | May 11, 2012 - 11:25pm

BAILEY – Nothing in the regular season indicated that Southern Nash’s expectations of a deep playoffs run were unrealistic.

Late goal knocks Gryphons out of playoffs

By Nick Piotrowicz | May 10, 2012 - 10:12pm

Jacksonville soccer teams have been the bane of Nash County teams’ existences in the past few playoffs.

Bulldogs rally for first round victory

By Justin Hite | May 10, 2012 - 10:11pm

First baseman Rachel Pearce isn’t the obvious catalyst for the Nash Central softball team.

Nash Central's Hendricks, Ricks choose college paths

By Justin Hite | May 10, 2012 - 10:10pm

While shagging fly balls on the outfield grass, Jalen Hendricks and Shaquille Ricks might not know what the immediate future holds when Nash Central plays host to Jacksonville White Oak tonight in the first round of the NCHSAA 3-A baseball state playoffs.

Crusaders ready for trip to state's Final Four

By Jessie H. Nunery | May 10, 2012 - 10:09pm

Falls Road Bapitst School’s girls’ soccer team has not been challenged this season.

Knights continue history-making season

By Jessie H. Nunery | May 9, 2012 - 6:37pm

The trophy case at Northern Nash High does not hold much history involving boys’ tennis.

Gryphons look to repeat as regional champs

By Justin Hite | May 9, 2012 - 6:36pm

There are plenty of differences between this year and last year for the boys’ track and field team at Rocky Mount High School.