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High school volleyball: Area's big 3 roll into fourth round of state playoffs
Another night, another victory — and another sweep — for D.H. Conley’s volleyball team. The Vikings had little trouble beating Jack Britt 3-0 (25-19, 25-17 and 25-11) in the third round of the NCHSAA Class 7A playoffs Thursday night at Rob Maloney Court at Hollywood Crossroads. The victory extended D.H. Conley’s win streak to 19 matches, dropping only four sets in that span. “When it’s the third round, you know it’s going to be great competition coming in the gym,” Vikings coach Jennifer Gillikin said. “We had a really solid practice yesterday. I felt good about our team. I felt like we were prepared. These girls were super focused. They want to keep moving on.” D.H. Conley (22-1), the No. 1 seed in the East 7A bracket, advances to the fourth round Saturday when it will face No. 5 Chapel Hill, a 3-0 victor over Topsail, at home. The Vikings are looking to return to the state title match for a second consecutive season. The NCHSAA title matches are slated for Oct. 30-31 at Gore Arena on the campus of Campbell University in Buies Creek. Leading just 13-11 in the opening set, the Vikings got a kill from Marley Vestal
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ECU falls to UAB in overtime, snapping three-game winning streak
East Carolina football (3-3, 1-1 American Conference) fell to UAB (4-3, 2-1 AAC) 30-17 in overtime Thursday night at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Alabama. The Pirates held the lead for most of the game but were unable to stop a late comeback from the Blazers, bringing their three-game winning streak to an end.
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Ayden-Grifton, J.H. Rose, D.H. Conley, Swansboro advance to 4th round volleyball playoffs
Who led Ayden-Grifton's third-set push against Bartlett Yancey?. Three Eastern North Carolina volleyball teams moved on to the fourth round of the state playoffs Thursday night with third-round sweeps. In the 3A bracket, Ayden-Grifton swept Bartlett Yancey to advance. Aisha Carver helped lead the Chargers in the third set as...
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Conley, Rose, Ayden-Grifton advance in high school Volleyball playoffs
PITT COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — It was round 3 of volleyball playoffs for many high schools in eastern North Carolina, with D.H. Conley, J.H. Rose, and Ayden-Grifton hosting and winning their matches to advance further in the brackets. Watch the video for highlights and more.
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ECU looks to bounce back in Thursday night matchup against Memphis
East Carolina football (3-3, 1-1 American Conference) will travel to Memphis, Tennessee, tonight to face Memphis (5-2, 2-1 AAC) at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. The Pirates are coming off a 30-17 overtime loss to UAB (4-3, 2-1 AAC), while the Tigers are looking to recover from a 31-17 loss to Tulane (6-1, 3-0 AAC).
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Kinston High coach named North Carolina Coach of the Year
After leading Kinston High School to a state basketball title in March, Perry Tyndall has been named North Carolina’s men’s basketball Coach of the Year for 2025-2026. The Vikings finished the season 22-3, won the Eastern Region title and captured the 3A state championship. It was Tyndall’s fourth state title as Kinston’s head coach. He has also been part of three other championship teams as an assistant.
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West Craven, Southwest Edgecombe to play for Three Rivers Conference title
How many touchdowns has Xavier Cuthbertson scored this season?. Which teams are competing for first place in the Big Carolina Conference?. West Craven and Southwest Edgecombe will meet Friday night with the Three Rivers Conference title on the line. Both teams enter the game 4-0 in conference play. West Craven...
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Tigers strike early and build a commanding first-quarter lead
The James Kenan Tigers came out strong against the Goldsboro Cougars, using a balanced offensive attack and a strong defensive performance to take control early and secure a commanding 55-0 victory. The Tigers opened the game with a big kickoff return by No. 6 Jemarion Dudley, setting the tone for...