"Meet the Coaches": Higginbotham shows off dance moves

When University of Mount Olive men's basketball coach Joey Higginbotham heard his name announced over the PA system he walked out to the court to join his men's team holding his daughter's hand. Then the music overcame him. Higginbotham let...

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Preps digest: Middle schools

Middle schools * Volleyball: Spring Creek d. Brogden 25-10, 25-13, 25-13 -- The Gators concluded regular-season play 8-5 overall and 4-4 against Wayne County Middle School Athletic Conference Division I competition. * Boys' soccer: Spring Creek 2, Brogden 2...

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Burton shares 18th place in 1A state golf tournament

FOXFIRE VILLAGE -- Rosewood junior Lindsey Burton shares 18th place overall after first-round action of the NCHSAA 1-A golf championships. Burton shot a 96 along with West Stokes' Alivia Daniels and West Davidson's Olivia Sharpe on the par-72 Red Fox...

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CBA's Sauls competes in 3A state golf tournament

SOUTHERN PINES -- Charles B. Aycock freshman Abby Sauls shot an opening-round 102 during the N.C. High School Athletic Association Class 3-A golf championships Monday afternoon. The two-day, 36-hole tournament is being played on the challenging Longleaf Golf and Country...

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Consistent, patient Voyager Academy ousts North Duplin

[email protected] MOUNT OLIVE -- North Duplin ran into the best competition its seen this season on the tennis courts Monday afternoon. Voyager Academy's patience and consistent play proved the difference. The Vikings triumphed on five of six singles courts and...

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