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    <title><![CDATA[Smithfield-Selma holds the line]]></title>
    <link><![CDATA[http://www.theherald-nc.com/sports/story/12019.html]]></link>
    <description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
    <pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 04 Nov 2009 02:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
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    <title><![CDATA[Bulldogs still the same at the end]]></title>
    <link><![CDATA[http://www.theherald-nc.com/sports/story/12023.html]]></link>
    <description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
    <pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 04 Nov 2009 02:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
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    <title><![CDATA[Spartans find consistency on Senior Night]]></title>
    <link><![CDATA[http://www.theherald-nc.com/sports/story/12012.html]]></link>
    <description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
    <pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:09:20 EST]]></pubDate>    <guid isPermaLink="false">www.theherald-nc.com/12012</guid>
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    <title><![CDATA[South, Triton to battle for league title]]></title>
    <link><![CDATA[http://www.theherald-nc.com/sports/story/12028.html]]></link>
    <description><![CDATA[South Johnston left little doubt Friday night, topping North Lenoir, 84-6.]]></description>
    <pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 04 Nov 2009 02:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>    <guid isPermaLink="false">www.theherald-nc.com/12028</guid>
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    <title><![CDATA[Bulldogs pound Chargers]]></title>
    <link><![CDATA[http://www.theherald-nc.com/sports/story/12026.html]]></link>
    <description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
    <pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 04 Nov 2009 02:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>    <guid isPermaLink="false">www.theherald-nc.com/12026</guid>
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    <title><![CDATA[Sports Notes Nov. 4]]></title>
    <link><![CDATA[http://www.theherald-nc.com/sports/story/12016.html]]></link>
    <description><![CDATA[South Johnston Fall Banquet]]></description>
    <pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 04 Nov 2009 02:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>    <guid isPermaLink="false">www.theherald-nc.com/12016</guid>
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    <title><![CDATA[Upcoming Sports Calendar]]></title>
    <link><![CDATA[http://www.theherald-nc.com/sports/story/12034.html]]></link>
    <description><![CDATA[Through Nov. 20]]></description>
    <pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 04 Nov 2009 02:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>    <guid isPermaLink="false">www.theherald-nc.com/12034</guid>
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    <title><![CDATA[Parks & Rec Nov. 4]]></title>
    <link><![CDATA[http://www.theherald-nc.com/sports/story/12014.html]]></link>
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    <pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 04 Nov 2009 02:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
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    <title><![CDATA[Pack mentality works for West]]></title>
    <link><![CDATA[http://www.theherald-nc.com/sports/story/12024.html]]></link>
    <description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[South's Perez, Raynor qualify for state meet]]></title>
    <link><![CDATA[http://www.theherald-nc.com/sports/story/12015.html]]></link>
    <description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
    <pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>    <guid isPermaLink="false">www.theherald-nc.com/12015</guid>
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    <title><![CDATA[Snead, Williams make Shrine Bowl squad]]></title>
    <link><![CDATA[http://www.theherald-nc.com/sports/story/12035.html]]></link>
    <description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
    <pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 04 Nov 2009 02:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>    <guid isPermaLink="false">www.theherald-nc.com/12035</guid>
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    <title><![CDATA[Jackets strike quickly]]></title>
    <link><![CDATA[http://www.theherald-nc.com/sports/story/12031.html]]></link>
    <description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
    <pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
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    <title><![CDATA[Princeton runners qualify for state finals]]></title>
    <link><![CDATA[http://www.theherald-nc.com/sports/story/12020.html]]></link>
    <description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
    <pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 04 Nov 2009 02:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>    <guid isPermaLink="false">www.theherald-nc.com/12020</guid>
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    <title><![CDATA[Thrice as nice for West]]></title>
    <link><![CDATA[http://www.theherald-nc.com/sports/story/11986.html]]></link>
    <description><![CDATA[The third time was just as charming as the first two.]]></description>
    <pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 28 Oct 2009 02:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
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    <title><![CDATA[Snead, Williams named to Shrine Bowl]]></title>
    <link><![CDATA[http://blogs.newsobserver.com/bestblog/ssss-snead-souths-williams-selected-for-shrine-bowl-squad]]></link>
    <description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
    <pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:51:54 EST]]></pubDate>    <guid isPermaLink="false">www.theherald-nc.com/12011</guid>
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    <title><![CDATA[Princeton volleyball tops Lakewood in five]]></title>
    <link><![CDATA[http://blogs.newsobserver.com/bestblog/princeton-moves-into-third-round-of-1-a-volleyball-playoffs-to-host-raleigh-charter]]></link>
    <description><![CDATA[The Bulldogs (18-5) will host Raleigh Charter (15-3) in a third round match up Thursday night.]]></description>
    <pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:30:23 EST]]></pubDate>    <guid isPermaLink="false">www.theherald-nc.com/12009</guid>
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    <title><![CDATA[West keeps hope alive]]></title>
    <link><![CDATA[http://www.theherald-nc.com/sports/story/12000.html]]></link>
    <description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
    <pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
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    <title><![CDATA[Central passing game too much for Smithfield-Selma]]></title>
    <link><![CDATA[http://www.theherald-nc.com/sports/story/12003.html]]></link>
    <description><![CDATA[There weren't any UFOs, Air Force squadrons, mosquitoes or raindrops flying over the heads of Smithfield-Selma's football team Friday night.]]></description>
    <pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 28 Oct 2009 02:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
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    <title><![CDATA[Bulldogs sweep playoff opener]]></title>
    <link><![CDATA[http://www.theherald-nc.com/sports/story/11987.html]]></link>
    <description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
    <pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 28 Oct 2009 02:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>    <guid isPermaLink="false">www.theherald-nc.com/11987</guid>
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    <title><![CDATA[Banged-up Panthers fall, 22-14]]></title>
    <link><![CDATA[http://www.theherald-nc.com/sports/story/11990.html]]></link>
    <description><![CDATA[Northwest Halifax outlasted a banged up North Johnston squad for a 22-14 victory Friday night in a Northern Carolina 2-A football clash.]]></description>
    <pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 28 Oct 2009 02:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>    <guid isPermaLink="false">www.theherald-nc.com/11990</guid>
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