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Smithfield-Selma holds the line

Big plays were all the rage in last Thursday night's contest between Smithfield-Selma and West Johnston as the two teams met in a pivotal battle with playoff ramifications. Updated: Nov. 4, 2009 9:36 AM | Full story

Bulldogs still the same at the end

Princeton's final outing of the 2009 prep volleyball season featured the same work ethic, pride and determination that the Bulldogs have become well-known for over the past three months. Updated: Nov. 4, 2009 5:51 AM | Full story

Spartans find consistency on Senior Night

Smithfield-Selma came up with its best effort of the season on an unforgettable Senior Night last week, topping Greater Neuse River 4-A Conference boys soccer champion and rival Clayton, 3-2, in overtime. Updated: Nov. 2, 2009 4:02 PM | Full story

South, Triton to battle for league title

South Johnston left little doubt Friday night, topping North Lenoir, 84-6. Updated: Nov. 4, 2009 5:51 AM | Full story

Bulldogs pound Chargers

Princeton led from the first play from scrimmage and gained the inside track on a second-place finish in the Carolina 1-A Conference in a 55-14 Senior Night victory over Ayden-Grifton on Friday. Updated: Nov. 4, 2009 9:39 AM | Full story

Sports Notes Nov. 4

South Johnston Fall Banquet Updated: Nov. 2, 2009 4:03 PM | Full story

Upcoming Sports Calendar

Through Nov. 20 Updated: Nov. 4, 2009 5:56 AM | Full story

Parks & Rec Nov. 4

Updated: Nov. 2, 2009 4:02 PM | Full story

Pack mentality works for West

West Johnston's preference for using dual meets to run in a pack, shooting at a specific group time doesn't make for much excitement during the season. Updated: Nov. 4, 2009 6:00 AM | Full story

South's Perez, Raynor qualify for state meet

Despite the cool early morning temperatures, South Johnston didn't have enough red-hot individual performances Saturday morning in the NCHSAA 3-A East Regional Cross Country meet. Updated: Nov. 2, 2009 4:08 PM | Full story

Snead, Williams make Shrine Bowl squad

Johnston County will be well-represented on the 2009 N.C. Shrine Bowl squad. Smithfield-Selma's Josh Snead and South Johnston's Dee Williams have both been named to the team. Updated: Nov. 4, 2009 5:51 AM | Full story

Jackets strike quickly

Despite a dropping its last three conference games, North Johnston showed it could compete as the new kid on the block in the Northern Carolina 2-A Conference in recent weeks. Updated: Nov. 4, 2009 5:51 AM | Full story

Princeton runners qualify for state finals

Princeton's boys and girls cross country teams both earned bids to the NCHSAA 1-A state cross country championships this weekend with fourth-place finishes at the Mideast Regionals in Pender County last weekend. Updated: Nov. 4, 2009 5:51 AM | Full story

Thrice as nice for West

The third time was just as charming as the first two. Updated: Oct. 28, 2009 9:37 AM | Full story

Snead, Williams named to Shrine Bowl

Johnston County will be well-represented on the 2009 N.C. Shrine Bowl squad. Smithfield-Selma's Josh Snead and South Johnston's Dee Williams were both named to the team today. Updated: Oct. 30, 2009 3:51 PM | Full story

Princeton volleyball tops Lakewood in five

The Bulldogs (18-5) will host Raleigh Charter (15-3) in a third round match up Thursday night. Updated: Oct. 28, 2009 11:30 AM | Full story

West keeps hope alive

Playing like a desperate team with the faintest glimmer of hope for a possible playoff spot, West Johnston forced three Knightdale turnovers, held on several key defensive stands deep in their own territory and did just enough offensively. Updated: Oct. 26, 2009 7:12 PM | Full story

Central passing game too much for Smithfield-Selma

There weren't any UFOs, Air Force squadrons, mosquitoes or raindrops flying over the heads of Smithfield-Selma's football team Friday night. Updated: Oct. 26, 2009 7:12 PM | Full story

Bulldogs sweep playoff opener

Carolina 1-A Conference champion Princeton rolled into the second round of the NCHSAA 1-A volleyball playoffs with a 25-16, 25-16, 25-23 victory over Chocowinity Southside on Saturday afternoon. Updated: Oct. 26, 2009 7:12 PM | Full story

Banged-up Panthers fall, 22-14

Northwest Halifax outlasted a banged up North Johnston squad for a 22-14 victory Friday night in a Northern Carolina 2-A football clash. Updated: Oct. 26, 2009 7:12 PM | Full story


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