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The Daily Reflector

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ECU football: Aggressive play-calling helps ECU win 17-9 over Temple

East Carolina running back Ashton Gray took the direct snap from a wildcat formation, then plowed forward for a five-yard gain. It was a late fourth-down conversion that sealed ECU’s 17-9 home win Saturday over visiting American Conference foe Temple. For Pirates coach Blake Harrell, it was the last aggressive play-call during an afternoon full of them. They were a direct result of back-to-back, what-if overtime losses. The second-year head man was determined not to let an eerie Halloween matchup follow the same script from two straight Thursdays of disappointment. “I think the last two weeks … [were] maybe a little conservative. And today, we wanted to take chances and let our guys know we’re out there to win the game,” Harrell said after his club improved to 4-4 overall and 2-2 in American play. A 13-play scoring drive in which ECU pulled ahead 7-0 on Gray’s first-quarter rush TD was the result of taking chances. Facing a fourth-and-1 from the Owls’ 20, Harrell turned down three points and allowed Gray to pick up the yard. On the ensuing special teams play, Harrell took another chance. He called a surprise onside kick that was initially ruled a recovery by Pirates

Greenville, NC · 9d

The Wilson Times

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The 56th Hunt-Fike clash Friday could be epic

Hunt and Fike, both 8-1, meet Friday in the 56th rivalry game with playoff seeding at stake.

Wilson, NC · 11d

The Daily Reflector

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ECU Athletics opens Isley indoor practice facility

East Carolina University Athletics on Friday opened the $24.5 million Isley Indoor Performance Center, a 90,000-square-foot, multi-sport indoor training facility. The mammoth building off Charles Boulevard between Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium and Clark-LeClair Stadium will offer a dedicated practice space to meet the training needs of ECU athletic teams and provide an area to host large gatherings, the university said. It was funded by the Pirate Club with help from large gifts by the Isley Family, Bill Clark Homes and the Wornom Family. The Isley name is on the building, and the field inside is named after the Wornoms. Chancellor Philip Rogers said when construction was approved by trustees in September 2024 that the center is a critical and important step in realizing a long-awaited initiative for the athletics department. “It’s really exciting, and obviously it’s going to impact all of our sports teams, and certainly our football program,” Athletic Director Jon Gilbert said in April 2025 when officials broke ground for the facility. “But if you look across all the teams that are mostly outdoors, they’re going to have the opportunity in inclement weather to be able to come inside. So I see all of our athletes training in here, and

Greenville, NC · 9d

The Wilson Times

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Vikings, Wildcats capture TAC titles in unbeaten fashion

Elm City girls volleyball and Springfield boys soccer completed unbeaten seasons by winning Tricounties Athletic Conference championships Wednesday.

Elm City, NC · 12d

Rocky Mount Telegram

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Northern Nash earns first-round bye in NCHSAA Class 6A playoffs

The Northern Nash High School boys’ soccer team has earned the No. 6 seed and will have a first-round bye in the North Carolina High School Athletic Association Class 6A playoffs, which begin Monday at the higher-seeded teams. The Knights (15-2-4) in the second round Thursday will play host to the winner of No. 22 Scotland (5-15-2) and No. 10 East Chapel Hill (13-9). Northern Nash has outscored opponents 100-21 this season with eight shutouts. The Knights lone losses came to Hunt (2-0) and J.H. Rose (4-3). Two other teams from the Twin Counties will have first-round matches on Monday. In the Class 5A playoffs, No. 13 Southern Nash (10-11 overall) will entertain No. 20 seed Durham School of the Arts (6-10-3). In the Class 4A playoffs, SouthWest Edgecombe (7-15-1) is the No. 23 seed and will play at No. 11 seed Eastern Wayne (11-5-1). Times of the first-round matches were not disclosed by the schools.

Rocky Mount, NC · 11d

The Wilson Times

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Warriors join Tigers, Ladybirds in inaugural NCHSAA flag football postseason

Hunt, Wilson Prep and Southern Nash enter the inaugural NCHSAA flag football playoffs after strong county championship performances.

Wilson County, NC · 11d

WNCT

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Isley Indoor Performance Center officially opens at ECU

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Today is the opening of the Isley Indoor Performance Center at ECU’s campus. WNCT’s Sports Director Brian Bailey was at the facility that is expected to be used soon. ECU Athletics and the Pirate Club launched construction of the Isley Indoor Performance Center on April 24 as part of the ongoing […]

Greenville, NC · 11d

Rocky Mount Telegram

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Joe Murray was right: It happens quickly

I remember my friend Joe Murray’s children when one was playing jayvee and the other was waiting her turn to get on the floor. It was just a few days later, or so it seemed, Joe was watching them graduate, go off to college and become fine women with families of their own. When I talked to Joe, he warned me it happens so much quicker than you imagine. I had no idea how true his advice was until now. My oldest son, Alex, is a graduate, working his own job and living in his own home. He was even part of a group recognized at his school Friday night for being part of the school’s only back-to-back state football champions. He’s seven years older than my youngest son, Camden. When Alex graduated, Camden was making his way onto the junior varsity courts and fields of his high school for the first time. Senior Night seemed like eons away. How quickly eons go. Friday night his mom and I walked him onto the football field at Northeast Academy for the last time. He was celebrated for all his accomplishments – two time Most Improved Player and last year’s MVP of

Rocky Mount, NC · 11d

wcti12.com

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Wallace-Rose Hill claims Swine Valley conference crown over James Keenan soccer

Wallace-Rose Hill scored four goals in the second half to beat James Kenan 4-3 and claim the Swine Valley Conference boys soccer title. James Kenan took a 2-0 lead in the first half, but the defending 3A state champion Bulldogs rallied after halftime. Wallace-Rose Hill improved to 10-0-1 in conference play and finished the regular season as league champion. The teams await their postseason seeds, with playoff games set to begin Monday.

Wallace, NC · 12d

The Wilson Times

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World Series comes to Wilson Ballpark

More than 200 fans watched Game 4 of the World Series at Wilson Ballpark as the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-3 in 12 innings.

Wilson, NC · 13d

Keeping it Heel

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Jaydon Young has another chance to make his shooting ability matter at UNC

The senior guard could give Carolina a valuable answer when its offense needs a lift.

Goldsboro, NC · 13d

wcti12.com

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Three undefeated ENC teams eye perfect regular seasons

The final Friday night of the high school football regular season is approaching, and three undefeated public school teams in Eastern North Carolina are looking to enter the playoffs with perfect records. J.H. Rose, Northside of Jacksonville and Northside of Beaufort County are all undefeated heading into the final week,...

Beaufort County, NC · 14d

Neuse News Sport

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East of I-95 Top 92 Football Rankings After Week 10

J.H. Rose leads the East of I-95 Top 92 after Week 10, with major moves by Farmville Central, Harrells Christian, Washington and Fairmont.

Jacksonville, NC · 13d

The Wilson Times

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Chargers prepare for future with NCCSA middle school cross-country crown

Wilson Christian’s middle school boys won the NCCSA cross-country title with 68 points, placing all five scorers in the top 20 at Ivey Redmon Sports Complex.

Wilson, NC · 11d

WWAY NewsChannel 3

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Team of the Week: East Columbus Gators pull off big upset over North Duplin

COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — The East Columbus Gators are making a statement on the high school football field, earning this week’s WWAY Team of the Week honors after snapping a two-game losing streak with a 23-8 upset victory over North Duplin. The Gators entered Friday night’s matchup...

Lake Waccamaw, NC · 13d

Rocky Mount Telegram

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Suzanne Rollman has Faith girls climbing to new heights

Head coach Suzanne Rollman and the Faith Christian School volleyball team are wrapping up the program’s best season yet as the Patriots have advanced farther in the North Carolina Independent Schools Athletic Association Division II tournament than ever. Q: What is the main reason why you are in the position you find yourselves now? A: Everyone on the team is doing their job. Sometimes their jobs don’t come with a lot of accolades, but we make sure to give them the credit. Q: How does it feel to be in the final four after finishing sixth last season? A: After the (first) Rocky Mount Academy game, I kept saying we were working on a state championship. Honestly, it’s been our sole focus since we know we are the team that can do it. We have a lot of discussion time where we talk about why we are the team that can do it. I think having six seniors definitely helps — they’ve played together for a long time, and we have maturity on our side. Q: So what is it about this team that makes it special? A: Truly, when I asked them that question, all of them said team

Rocky Mount, NC · 11d

Mount Olive Tribune

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James Kenan holds off Midway’s late push for 3-2 victory

The James Kenan Tigers came out strong against the Midway Raiders, scoring twice in the first half to build an early lead before holding on for a 3-2 victory. James Kenan opened the match with possession and looked to establish its offense early. Midway earned a free kick after a penalty, but the attempt sailed over the crossbar.

Warsaw, NC · 12d

jocosports.com

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Corinth Holders decides to forfeit tonight’s game at Millbrook

Corinth Holders has decided to forfeit tonight’s season finale at Millbrook, according to multiple reports. There has been no official comment from the school or Johnston County Public Schools as of yet, and this story will be updated if a statement is released. We’ve have obtained a copy of...

Wendell, NC · 11d

WRAL News

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High school football players under investigation out of school for a month, parents want answers

The SBI investigation is still ongoing into six Wayne County high school football players accused of taking part in sexual misconduct against another player in the locker room. Parents of three of the six teens under investigation tell WRAL Investigates their kids haven’t been allowed to attend school for a...

Wayne County, NC · 19d

The Wilson Times

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I-95 Showdown highlights Halloween Spooktacular on Saturday at Southern National

Southern National’s Halloween Spooktacular on Oct. 31 features the 125-lap I-95 Showdown, multiple racing divisions and family activities including trunk-or-treat and a costume contest.

Wilson, NC · 12d