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Hobbton records shutout
Hobbton’s soccer team recorded a 2-0 shutout victory over Lakewood Friday. “I thought the first half we played well; at times we had decent looks at the goals, but the keeper from Lakewood made an...
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During the first half Clinton’s action with Topsail Friday, Lindsey Bass dribbles down the field. Topsail shuts out Clinton
A rally by Topsail in overtime Friday branded the Pirates the winner with a 2-0 shutout over the lady Dark Horses. “We played a great game, just came up a little short in the last overtime,” said ...
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Union falls to Trask in extra innings
Trask brought down Union’s baseball team Friday after 10 innings. The final score was 13-9. Because Union’s field was not ready for action, Trask allowed the Spartans to be the home team, provided...
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Graham to represent District 10 in tournament
Marcus Graham and the Brunswick Community College Men’s Basketball Team will represent District 10 in this year’s national tournament, set for March 16-20 at the Sport Arena in Hutchin...
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Hobbton outscores Lakewood, 11-1
By Jessica Wagner Sports Writer Hobbton’s lady Wildcats swept the Leopards Friday with a 10 run advantage. The final score was 11-1. “We played pretty well; we got Pender coming on Tuesday and Uni...
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Clinton’s Taylor Tew hits the dirt at second base Friday. Clinton steals win, 2-0
By Jessica Wagner Sports Writer Clinton’s Mason Warren recorded two huge RBIs for the Dark Horses Friday against Topsail, bringing in Trey Jacobs and Taylor Stanley for Clinton’s only two runs of ...
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Midway outscores Wallace Rose Hill
By Jessica Wagner Sports Writer Midway’s baseball team remains undefeated in Tri County play after defeating Wallace-Rose Hill Friday 3-1. They are currently sporting a 4-1 record on the season; 2...
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Lady Spartans earn second win in a week
By Jessica Wagner Sports Writer Spartans softball earned their second victory over the week after spearing a 8-3 victory over Trask Friday. “We hit the ball very good tonight,” said head coach Dou...
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Union, Trask ends in draw, 1-1 finish
The lady Spartans soccer team ended their action with Trask in a draw Friday with a 1-1 finish. “We just to have to get the little things right and keep improving,” reported head coach Jonathan Ha...
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Midway’s lady Raiders slide by Wallace-Rose Hill Bulldogs
The lady Raiders pulled their second victory of the week with a 4-2 take over Wallace-Rose Hill. “We had four errors in this game; that cost us a couple of runs,” admitted head coach Leigh Ann Smi...
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Hobbton s Will Edwards slides into second Friday in a game against Lakewood. Hobbton claws past Lakewood
It was a battle of the cats on the diamond Friday, with Hobbton having the upper edge 7-4. Hobbton was able to snag a two run lead at the end of the first inning, but by the third, the Leopards r...
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Raiders defeat Wildcats, 19-1
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Reports came in early Friday regarding the Midway-Hobbton Middle School action played Thursday. The Raiders roped the victory 19-1. According to Midway’s coach Steve Tyler, the Raiders scored two ...
Harrells loses to Saint David's
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Harrells Christian received their first loss of the season Thursday after falling to Saint David’s 12-4. Reports came in Friday morning by head coach Winford Johnson. According to Johnson the Crus...
Horses place second
by Jessica Wagner
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Hitting the course competitively for the first time this season, Clinton’s golf team placed second in the East Central Conference’s first match. “I thought we did really well for our first match a...
Lady Raiders are still perfect
by Jessica Wagner
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After only giving up five runs to the Wildcats, the middle school Raiders remain undefeated with an eight run advantage Thursday. The final score was 13-5. The Wildcats five runs came in by the fo...
Leopard boys fall to S. Rob
by Jessica Wagner
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Fundamental, young mistakes, admitted head coach Larry Bass, ultimately cost the Leopards to fall Thursday. The final score was 9-4, South Robeson. “We didn’t play too awful tonight (Thursday); ...
Mistakes cost Union boys in loss
by Jessica Wagner
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Costly mistakes by Union in the bottom of the sixth allowed North Duplin to secure six extra runs in this inning for a 9-1 victory. “Overall, once again, it was about the same story as Tuesday at ...
Lady Raider track team gets victory
by Jessica Wagner
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The lady Raiders’ track team once again darted by the competition Thursday with 55 points. The boys’ team placed third. While the Raider girls finished on top, head coach Danny McDowell admitted t...
Lady Spartans rip Rebels in 11-1 win
by Jessica Wagner
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The lady Spartans knocked out the Rebels in five innings Thursday. The final score was 11-1. Union head coach Doug Burley said his team played well offensively earning 15 hits, as well as defensiv...
Super Sprint was just that, super, organizers say
by Jessica Wagner, Staff Writer
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Only days after the Sampson County Super Sprint triathalon, officials are already looking towards the second annual event, said director Ali Noll. “I am very pleased with the community support. We...
RSMS hands middle Spartans a loss
by Jessica Wagner, Staff Writer
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Roseboro’s softball team earned their first win of the season Wednesday beating the Spartans of Union Middle 17-14. “We hit the ball better, and that’s what it takes to win,” said RSMS assistant c...
Raider girls earn soccer victory
by Jessica Wagner, Staff Writer
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The lady Raiders earned their first win of the season Wednesday with a 9-1 victory over Spring Creek. “We need to play like this all the time,” commented head coach Will Hurley post game. “I am gl...
Leopards finish UMS in five innings
by Jessica Wagner, Staff Writer
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The middle school Leopards’ baseball team had their claws out defensively Wednesday after holding Union to a scant four runs. Roseboro-Salemburg recorded the victory in five innings, 15-4. While U...
Crusaders take fourth win of season
by Jessica Wagner, Staff Writer
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The Crusaders recorded their fourth win of the season Tuesday with a 10-1 victory over Arendell Parrott, reported head coach Winford Johnson. Harrells managed to capture a two run lead by the bot...
Raiders JV beat Pender
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The Raiders junior varsity baseball team also recorded a win Tuesday after sneaking by Pender 8-7. Reports came in after press time Tuesday. The winning pitcher was Jansen Wrench; Caleb Sanders go...
Leopards beat Trask
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A first year women's soccer team for Lakewood beat Trask Tuesday, 1-0. Lakewood’s only goal was scored by Janay Kinlock. No further information was reported.
Midway teams trounce Pender
by Jessica Wagner
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Midway’s softball and baseball teams were hot at bat tonight, both earning conference victories over Pender. Lady Raiders shut out Patriots Midway’s softball team had a big night Tuesday against ...
Kenan’s big 3rd inning puts them on top of Union
by Jessica Wagner, Staff Writer
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A nine-run third inning for James Kenan, said a Union coach, was the deciding factor in Tuesday’s action. Coach Bryant Register reported the Spartans’ fell 12-5. “Overall, I thought we played grea...
Union ladies shut out Tigers
by Jessica Wagner, Staff Writer
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Shutting out James Kenan 6-0 Tuesday, the lady Spartans have earned their first conference win. “I thought the girls played a good game, but there are still some stuff we need to continue to work...
Wildcat girls, boys teams capture wins
by Jessica Wagner, Staff Writer
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Both the Wildcats baseball and softball teams were victorious over Wallace-Rose Hill Tuesday, earning their first conference wins of the season. Baseball wins 7-0 According to reports from head c...
Track Results
by Jessica Wagner, Staff Writer
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Midway’s track team sprinted their way to a first and second place finish in a three-team meet. The girls’ finished on top of Rosewood and Wayne Christian with 75 points. The boys’ team placed se...
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