Oriental
Oriental, NC · Education
jocoreport.com
Balancing It All: A Student Parent’s Story
For 38-year-old mom of three, Jessica Lescano, the road to college has never been a straight line. “My academic journey has been ‘start and stop’ all throughout my life,” she says. What finally brought her back was something bigger than a diploma: a calling to serve her community and the discipline to see it through.
The Daily Reflector
High school football: Rose runs away from Falcons, improves to perfect 6-0
J.H. Rose’s football team turned four touchdowns in a five-minute span into its sixth win of the season to stay undefeated on Friday night. The Rampants erupted for 27 points in a span of 4:59 in the second quarter to beat the Falcons 43-0 in a Big Carolina 6A/7A Conference matchup at The Nest. “Once the coaches start clicking and the players start trusting the guys, we’ve just got to get the ball in the playmakers’ hands and things happen,” J.H. Rose coach Will Bland said. J.H. Rose (6-0, 1-0 BCC), which recorded its second shutout this season and is yielding just over 12 points per game, was ranked No. 19 in the latest HighSchoolOT.com poll, and the Falcons found out why. The Rampants’ Daran Bell caught a touchdown pass on offense, then had two interceptions on defense, the second of which he returned 50 yards for another score. During the second-quarter outburst, the Rampants took two plays on a short field to score their first touchdown, followed it with a tip-drill interception that was returned for a touchdown, then scored on consecutive possessions — on their first offensive play — during that five-minute span. After both teams failed to
WRAL News
Former US Attorney speaks on investigations of two NC high school football programs
A former U.S Attorney shared his thoughts on two local high school football programs under investigation by state and local law enforcement. In Halifax County, Roanoke Rapids High School officials launched their own investigation Friday, interviewing more than 20 football players and other individuals. The district said the investigation uncovered incidents of bullying and hazing within the program.
thewashingtondailynews.com
Washington drops key conference game with Eastern Wayne
Soccer has been called “the beautiful game.” It can also be one of the more frustrating ones. Washington High School’s soccer team took a 2-0 loss at home Thursday to Eastern Wayne. The loss was particularly frustrating for a variety of reasons, the top one being how a chance for a goal turned into one for the Warriors in less than a minute. It was also that way because of the opportunities the Pam Pack had that didn’t go into the net.
WWAY NewsChannel 3
East Bladen football holds off North Duplin for 40-35 win
ELIZABETHTOWN, NC (WWAY) — East Bladen football came out firing before holding on for a 40-35 victory in a back-and-forth battle Friday night against North Duplin. The Eagles got on the board with a 33-yard rushing touchdown from Riley Collins following the kickoff, giving East Bladen an early 7-0 lead. Junior running back Jaden Lewis added to the advantage on the Eagles’ next possession, breaking free for a 30-yard touchdown run to make it 14-0.
wcti12.com
Mustangs blank Jacksonville Christian 5-0 as New Bern Christian improves to 8-7
Which high school football teams will face off in the Coastal Conference matchup?. New Bern Christian Academy celebrated a 5-0 soccer win over Jacksonville Christian Academy on its new field. Bailey Palfrey set up Aiden Matteson for a header goal as the Mustangs built on a 2-0 second-half lead. Senior...
Duplin Times
17-year-old set to earn two associate's degrees
At just 17 years old, Zailey Robinson is preparing to reach an exceptional academic milestone. By December, she will earn both an Associate in Arts and an Associate in General Education from James Sprunt Community College. Robinson enrolled in JSCC’s Career and College Promise (CCP) program while completing her high school education online through Penn Foster. Her initial goal was straightforward: complete as many college courses as possible before finishing high school. As she progressed quickly through her online high school coursework, she gained the flexibility to add more college courses to her schedule. During her first year in the CCP program alone, she completed an impressive 47 college credits. “Honestly, I thought it was a lot in the beginning,” Robinson said. “I had no idea how it would turn out, but I am so thankful for Ms. Morgan [Smith, JSCC director of High School Programs] and my parents for encouraging me throughout the process.” Although Robinson initially focused on earning general education credits that could transfer to a four-year institution, she soon realized that the CCP program could help her accomplish far more than she had imagined. She now plans to continue her education by pursuing a business-related associate
Rocky Mount Telegram
Tarboro, Rocky Mount Prep own highest RPI rankings this week
Tarboro and Rocky Mount Prep owned the top RPI (rating percentage index) rankings among Twin Counties schools prior to week seven of the high school football season. Tarboro is used to being near the top of the rankings, and this season is no exception. The Vikings (4-1 overall) have won three in a row and are ranked No. 5 in the 2A classification with an RPI of 0.65840. Rocky Mount Prep is currently 4-1 overall and was on a four-game win streak going into this week’s contest at North Edgecombe. RMP was ranked No. 5 in the 1A classification with an RPI of 0.49600 while the Warriors (3-2) were No. 6 with an RPI of 0.47433. Also in the 1A classification, North East Carolina Prep (3-2) was ranked No. 13 (0.39840). In the 4A classification, SouthWest Edgecombe (3-2) was No. 20 (0.53400) while Nash Central (0-5) was No. 48 (0.34724). In 5A, Southern Nash (4-2) had won three straight and was currently ranked No. 25 with an RPI of 0.56551. Rocky Mount (3-2) sat at No. 35 (0.51327). And in 6A, Northern Nash (3-2) was No. 13 after last week’s win over Big East 5A/6A Conference foe Wilson Fike and
wcti12.com
Northside rolls to 5-0 for first time since 2012, hosts Croatan Friday
Northside Jacksonville is off to its best start in more than a decade as the Monarchs prepare to face another unbeaten team Friday night. Northside is 5-0 for the first time since 2012. The program’s current senior class began its high school career on a 1-9 team four years ago.
duplinjournal.com
Beulaville student named 2026 Brody Scholar
Ava Hall will receive about $135,000 in support as she begins medical school at East Carolina University. Ava Hall of Beulaville is beginning her medical education at East Carolina University with one of the university’s most prestigious scholarships. Hall is one of three students selected as a 2026 Brody...