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A picture hangs on Lee Rouse's wall, reminding him of his favorite football memory. While playing in last year's 4-AA state championship game, the New Bern High School defensive end broke through Charlotte Independence's offensive line and sacked the...
Havelock High School running back Mike Henderson made a name for himself last season when he rushed for a school-record 379 yards against West Carteret. The accomplishment was a little difficult for Henderson to put into words. "I was astonished, in...
VANCEBORO - When West Craven football coach Clay Jordan describes senior Rod Cox, the words "ultimate student-athlete" come out of his mouth. While traveling to road games, Cox is often seen on the bus with his head in the books. The West Craven safety...
TRENTON - Robert Williams has been a member of the Jones Senior system for three years now. He knows it is finally his turn to step up and be the leader. After the departure of several running backs in the offseason, Williams is slated to be the starter...
BAYBORO - With momentum in favor of the opposition on Tuesday night, the senior-dominated Pamlico County volleyball team was determined not to let West Craven leave with a victory. Pamlico won the first two games, but let the Eagles comeback and force...
Last year, Maurice King was considered to be the ruler of Pamlico County's defense. This year, King extends his efforts to the offensive side of the ball as well, forming an empire that leaves no facets of the game unaffected by his reign. Now a senior...
The strength and experience of the New Bern girls tennis team showed on Tuesday against a young Havelock team. Just 24 hours after losing their season-opening match to Eastern Wayne, the Bears bounced back with a convincing 9-0 win over the Rams. "We...
BAYBORO - Before the players on the Pamlico County volleyball team walked back onto the court for the deciding fifth game of Tuesday's match against West Craven, first-year head coach Missy Blazina gave her team some motivation. At that point, the Eagles...
When Antwan Scott travels the world with the And1 basketball tour, he's known as the Eighth Wonder of the World, an alley-oop finishing, high-flying, shot-blocking out-of-this Earth athlete. Here in New Bern, he's known as the humble hometown hero, who...
When the New Bern boys soccer team takes the field against Ashley High School on Monday, the Bears will be starting a string of four consecutive games against Wilmington schools. Head coach Tim Guter feels it is important for his team to become familiar...