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Copper, Williams help guide 7-on-7 team to state title

RALEIGH — A 7-on-7 youth football team coached by Washington superstars Terrance Copper and Jimmy Williams recently won its division’s North Carolina state championship in ... Read more

by Michael Prunka, Wednesday, June 21, 2017 3:57 pm

ECU Pirates

Stepping Up: Few certainties after ECU’s stellar recruiting week

It’s near impossible to forecast a college football program’s standing years out based on recruiting alone. A four- or five-star player at a key position ... Read more

by Michael Prunka, Tuesday, June 20, 2017 6:57 pm

Washington Pam Pack

Talking Sports: Blank discusses Pam Pack’s new culture

Washington football is going through a lot of changes. Athletic director and longtime defensive coordinator Jon Blank has taken the reins as its head coach. ... Read more

by Michael Prunka, Tuesday, June 20, 2017 2:26 pm

Northside Panthers

Talking Sports: Northside rebuilding offense in spring

PINETOWN — Coming off one of its best seasons in over a decade, Northside entered this spring period knowing it has to retool its offense ... Read more

by Michael Prunka, Tuesday, June 20, 2017 2:08 pm

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What the world is saying about NBA Draft prospect “Bam” Adebayo

It wasn’t long ago that Edrice “Bam” Adebayo, donning a Northside Panthers’ jersey, was shredding competition across eastern North Carolina. The dominant big man led ... Read more

by Michael Prunka, Monday, June 19, 2017 9:25 pm

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2017 WDN Male Athlete of the Year: Kevin Andrews

Kevin Andrews’ legacy at Washington is one of greatness. The Pam Pack swimmer went to Cary in February on the hunt for the team’s second-straight ... Read more

by Michael Prunka, Sunday, June 18, 2017 1:34 pm

Southside Seahawks

2017 WDN Female Athlete of the Year: Eminey Redmond

CHOCOWINITY — The state track and field championships and crying kind of go hand in hand for junior Southside superstar Eminey Redmond. She’s earned her ... Read more

by Michael Prunka, Friday, June 16, 2017 6:48 pm

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2017 WDN Coach of the Year: Spencer Pake

A year ago, Washington swimming coach Spencer Pake said the feeling of winning the 1-A/2-A state championship was surreal. The way they accomplished it was ... Read more

by Michael Prunka, Friday, June 16, 2017 1:41 pm

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Honorable Mentions: 2017 WDN Male Athlete of the Year

TYLER HENDRIX, TERRA CEIA There are few Terra Ceia athletes as decorated as Tyler Hendrix. The Knight phenom averaged a double-double with a second-best 18 ... Read more

by Michael Prunka, Thursday, June 15, 2017 6:40 pm

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Honorable Mentions: 2017 WDN Coach of the Year

JEFF CARROW, SOUTHSIDE Southside coach Jeff Carrow has done a lot to make the Seahawks the most consistent football team in Beaufort County. They played ... Read more

by Michael Prunka, Thursday, June 15, 2017 6:29 pm

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