Gabe Cornwall

LITTLEFIELD – As simple as it sounds on the surface, what pleased Ayden-Grifton football Paul Cornwell most Friday night was that his Chargers just kept playing.

The manner in which J.H. Rose football coach Will Bland handed D.H. Conley coach Nate Conner the Crosstown Throwdown belt on the field following Friday’s game was subdued. The manner

Given the quality of high school volleyball programs in Pitt County, picture how difficult it is to go through one season undefeated in a conference such as the Big Carolina 3A/4A.

While the running game of Jacksonville's football team could not be stopped, it didn't break D.H. Conley coach Nate Conner's ability to stay positive.

One of the spoils regular-season victorious teams enjoy at the high school level is the ability to remain home during the postseason. J.H. Rose's volleyball program is no exception.

BETHEL – In a season full of comebacks for North Pitt’s football team, the Panthers almost added another one to the pile.

J.H. Rose volleyball coach Ginny Howard stressed three things to her team throughout Thursday's NCHSAA Class 3A East final against West Carteret: The job's not done, nothing is given and everything is earned.

RALEIGH – While this season ended for J.H. Rose’s volleyball team, Rampants coach Ginny Howard believes the run for her current players is far from over.

Any possible confidence issues following the regular-season finale for J.H. Rose's boys' soccer team were extinguished in about 80 minutes.

BETHEL – On occasions such as Saturday's match for North Pitt's boys' soccer team, the third time wasn't the charm.