https://www.jdnews.com/search/?q=&t=article&l=100&d=&d1=&d2=&s=start_time&sd=desc&c%5B%5D=sports,sports/*&f=rss www.jdnews.com - RSS Results in section(s) sports,sports/* only for asset type(s) of article TNCMS 1.80.0 http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification 30 Jacksonville’s Shawnee Flatt said that while it can be demanding playing for head volleyball coaching mother, Catherine, the senior setter added that she “would not have it any other way,” during her high school tenure. Tue, 10 Sep 2024 06:00:00 -0400 http://www.jdnews.com/tncms/asset/editorial/cefda1f9-7251-5eff-acdb-83b9af57977f https://www.jdnews.com/sports/milestone-setter-jacksonvilles-shawnee-flatt-reaches-1-000-assists/article_cefda1f9-7251-5eff-acdb-83b9af57977f.html By Chris Miller The Daily News Players from both sides mingled inside the center circle moments before kickoff. Tue, 10 Sep 2024 05:00:00 -0400 http://www.jdnews.com/tncms/asset/editorial/e3df8882-51ae-5c92-a3f8-d44f91bd6d41 https://www.jdnews.com/sports/inaugural-meeting-jacksonville-christian-academy-northside-soccer-share-pitch-for-first-time/article_e3df8882-51ae-5c92-a3f8-d44f91bd6d41.html By Chris Miller The Daily News Here are the area’s top high school sports performers for Sept. 9. Top performers are based off the results sent in by coaches. Tue, 10 Sep 2024 04:00:00 -0400 http://www.jdnews.com/tncms/asset/editorial/e26c7e6b-a511-5f0f-b3f3-30a1b0a66db1 https://www.jdnews.com/sports/jacksonville-area-high-school-top-performers-for-sept-9/article_e26c7e6b-a511-5f0f-b3f3-30a1b0a66db1.html By Chris Miller The Daily News Paul Williamson was faced with a must-win scenario on Saturday, and for the second consecutive season, the Kenansville driver delivered under pressure. Tue, 10 Sep 2024 02:00:00 -0400 http://www.jdnews.com/tncms/asset/editorial/632e2b71-723f-55e9-85b2-8c754992ca8f https://www.jdnews.com/sports/paul-williamson-clinches-second-consecutive-late-model-championship-at-new-river-all-american-speedway/article_632e2b71-723f-55e9-85b2-8c754992ca8f.html By Andy Marquis New River All American Speedway Photos of Monday's high school boys' soccer fixture between Jacksonville Christian Academy and Northside. The Monarchs won the game 4-0, but both sides played with great effort. Mon, 09 Sep 2024 18:30:00 -0400 http://www.jdnews.com/tncms/asset/editorial/a4218b25-4b88-5815-b30a-a2f7c00fc746 https://www.jdnews.com/sports/photos-jacksonville-christian-academy-at-northside-in-high-school-boys-soccer/article_a4218b25-4b88-5815-b30a-a2f7c00fc746.html By Chris Miller The Daily News Shawn Richmond is already looking forward. Mon, 09 Sep 2024 05:00:00 -0400 http://www.jdnews.com/tncms/asset/editorial/5e6ac4fa-ac62-5878-976a-8d3482783f1b https://www.jdnews.com/sports/after-making-history-liberty-christian-football-now-ready-for-next-game/article_5e6ac4fa-ac62-5878-976a-8d3482783f1b.html By Chris Miller The Daily News BEULAVILLE — Senior Nate Mummert did not hesitate making a Space Jam reference when describing just how strong his Richlands defense is this football season. Fri, 06 Sep 2024 21:00:00 -0400 http://www.jdnews.com/tncms/asset/editorial/6912325e-056b-534e-8c8d-b7939df5ee61 https://www.jdnews.com/sports/the-monstars-of-richlands-football-wildcats-defense-flexes-muscles-in-19-0-win-over-east/article_6912325e-056b-534e-8c8d-b7939df5ee61.html By Chris Miller The Daily News Richlands 19, East Duplin 0Richlands’ Caleb Simco threw for 170 yards and a touchdown and ran for another and the Wildcats earned their second consecutive shutout in a win at East Duplin. Fri, 06 Sep 2024 20:00:00 -0400 http://www.jdnews.com/tncms/asset/editorial/3b028ac1-5e8c-56eb-b59a-d03f2512a47e https://www.jdnews.com/sports/high-school-football-jacksonville-area-week-3-roundup/article_3b028ac1-5e8c-56eb-b59a-d03f2512a47e.html By Chris Miller The Daily News Photos of Friday’s high school football game between Richlands and East Duplin. The Wildcats won the game 19-0. Fri, 06 Sep 2024 18:00:00 -0400 http://www.jdnews.com/tncms/asset/editorial/1492d9fa-bd65-5329-ad24-ea209b528dbc https://www.jdnews.com/sports/photos-richlands-east-duplin-clash-on-friday-night/article_1492d9fa-bd65-5329-ad24-ea209b528dbc.html By Tina Brooks The Daily News Here are the area’s top high school sports performers for Sept. 4-5. Top performers are based off the results sent in by coaches. Fri, 06 Sep 2024 03:00:00 -0400 http://www.jdnews.com/tncms/asset/editorial/a08880f3-c545-5def-9f6b-e9e325954b8b https://www.jdnews.com/sports/jacksonville-area-high-school-top-performers-for-sept-4-5/article_a08880f3-c545-5def-9f6b-e9e325954b8b.html By Chris Miller The Daily News Photos from the high school boys’ soccer fixture between White Oak and Jacksonville on Thursday night. The matched ended in a 3-3 draw. Thu, 05 Sep 2024 19:00:00 -0400 http://www.jdnews.com/tncms/asset/editorial/46588d04-bc64-5862-8dd7-0cc921d622eb https://www.jdnews.com/sports/photos-white-oak-at-jacksonville-in-high-school-boys-soccer/article_46588d04-bc64-5862-8dd7-0cc921d622eb.html By Chris Miller The Daily News Photos of the Jacksonville volleyball team at home against Havelock on Thursday. The Cardinals won in three sets. Thu, 05 Sep 2024 18:00:00 -0400 http://www.jdnews.com/tncms/asset/editorial/00c13cab-3ad3-5bad-8029-abc96ae35e03 https://www.jdnews.com/sports/photos-jacksonville-volleyball-hosts-havelock/article_00c13cab-3ad3-5bad-8029-abc96ae35e03.html By Chris Miller The Daily News Tim Buck loves being in the weight room. Thu, 05 Sep 2024 04:00:00 -0400 http://www.jdnews.com/tncms/asset/editorial/a46ce5e5-374e-52b3-867a-b3527cab5d46 https://www.jdnews.com/sports/strongman-southwest-graduate-tim-buck-adds-twist-to-love-of-lifting/article_a46ce5e5-374e-52b3-867a-b3527cab5d46.html By Chris Miller The Daily News Ryan Newman earned the victory in the SMART Modified Tour’s 99-lap race on Saturday at New River All American Speedway, his first at the Jacksonville track. Thu, 05 Sep 2024 03:00:00 -0400 http://www.jdnews.com/tncms/asset/editorial/9d789dd5-43a8-5942-a357-a656031acca4 https://www.jdnews.com/sports/ryan-newman-rockets-to-victory-at-new-river-all-american-speedway/article_9d789dd5-43a8-5942-a357-a656031acca4.html By Andy Marquis New River All American Speedway Four area high school football teams are 2-0 — Croatan, Jacksonville, Northside and Richlands. Wed, 04 Sep 2024 04:00:00 -0400 http://www.jdnews.com/tncms/asset/editorial/ba00711b-5349-508d-bda7-8328df07b983 https://www.jdnews.com/sports/predictions-for-week-3-jacksonville-area-high-school-football-games/article_ba00711b-5349-508d-bda7-8328df07b983.html By Chris Miller The Daily News It’s all about streaks when it comes to the Richlands football team. Wed, 04 Sep 2024 03:00:00 -0400 http://www.jdnews.com/tncms/asset/editorial/4594a1d8-c3b7-5fad-a9d4-64b1b1d0d622 https://www.jdnews.com/sports/chris-miller-expect-a-good-slobberknocker-between-richlands-east-duplin/article_4594a1d8-c3b7-5fad-a9d4-64b1b1d0d622.html By Chris Miller The Daily News Here are the area’s top high school sports performers for Sept. 3. Top performers are based off the results sent in by coaches. Wed, 04 Sep 2024 02:00:00 -0400 http://www.jdnews.com/tncms/asset/editorial/88d6882d-f794-5f7b-a62f-0dfc3a87a892 https://www.jdnews.com/sports/jacksonville-area-high-school-top-performers-for-sept-3/article_88d6882d-f794-5f7b-a62f-0dfc3a87a892.html By Chris Miller The Daily News Photos of Tuesday's high school soccer match between Southwest and White Oak. The Vikings won the match 3-0. Tue, 03 Sep 2024 16:00:00 -0400 http://www.jdnews.com/tncms/asset/editorial/97810ca4-be8d-55a7-aa4f-c0d69ff691c0 https://www.jdnews.com/sports/photos-southwest-at-white-oak-in-high-school-boys-soccer/article_97810ca4-be8d-55a7-aa4f-c0d69ff691c0.html By Chris Miller The Daily News RICHLANDS — The postgame hoopla was tame, but the sentimental value was great. Sat, 31 Aug 2024 22:00:00 -0400 http://www.jdnews.com/tncms/asset/editorial/5550c00f-495c-5e4a-807c-50f89bb23ef9 https://www.jdnews.com/sports/richlands-football-creates-streak-of-our-own-after-25-0-win-over-southwest/article_5550c00f-495c-5e4a-807c-50f89bb23ef9.html By Chris Miller The Daily News Longtime Jacksonville football coach Beau Williams had good reason to breathe a sigh of relief on Friday night. Fri, 30 Aug 2024 22:00:00 -0400 http://www.jdnews.com/tncms/asset/editorial/2e4bf2b9-048c-5eff-b1f0-9bf139bd9641 https://www.jdnews.com/sports/survived-jacksonville-continues-streak-with-15-9-win-over-white-oak/article_2e4bf2b9-048c-5eff-b1f0-9bf139bd9641.html By Chris Miller The Daily News Richlands 25, Southwest 0Caleb Simco scored a pair of 2-yard touchdown runs and threw for another and Richlands allowed just 38 yards rushing in a win over Southwest. Fri, 30 Aug 2024 21:00:00 -0400 http://www.jdnews.com/tncms/asset/editorial/63fe72ee-75d9-5cb9-80aa-0bdcf41f2209 https://www.jdnews.com/sports/high-school-football-jacksonville-area-week-2-roundup/article_63fe72ee-75d9-5cb9-80aa-0bdcf41f2209.html By Chris Miller The Daily News Photos of Saturday’s high school football game between Southwest and Richlands. The Wildcats won the game 25-0. Fri, 30 Aug 2024 18:00:00 -0400 http://www.jdnews.com/tncms/asset/editorial/206c7ca5-4277-50b9-a60f-68f1fed8bcd8 https://www.jdnews.com/sports/photos-southwest-richlands-continue-football-rivalry/article_206c7ca5-4277-50b9-a60f-68f1fed8bcd8.html By Tina Brooks The Daily News BEULAVILLE — Things weren’t looking too good for the East Duplin volleyball team. Fri, 30 Aug 2024 06:00:00 -0400 http://www.jdnews.com/tncms/asset/editorial/444f633a-2513-5ae7-9c07-f1416234a4e9 https://www.jdnews.com/sports/no-quit-in-them-east-duplin-volleyball-using-effort-bond-in-early-success/article_444f633a-2513-5ae7-9c07-f1416234a4e9.html By Chris Miller The Daily News Here are the area’s top high school sports performers for Aug. 28-29. Top performers are based off the results sent in by coaches. Fri, 30 Aug 2024 05:00:00 -0400 http://www.jdnews.com/tncms/asset/editorial/6464ba71-2eb9-5c26-b195-28c8de457c60 https://www.jdnews.com/sports/jacksonville-area-high-school-top-performers-for-aug-28-29/article_6464ba71-2eb9-5c26-b195-28c8de457c60.html By Chris Miller The Daily News Photos of Thursday's high school volleyball game between Dixon and East Duplin. The Panthers won the match 25-20, 25-22, 25-14. Thu, 29 Aug 2024 17:00:00 -0400 http://www.jdnews.com/tncms/asset/editorial/b016a62e-0a37-5012-bbc2-7a1d3e202467 https://www.jdnews.com/sports/photos-dixon-at-east-duplin-high-school-volleyball/article_b016a62e-0a37-5012-bbc2-7a1d3e202467.html By Chris Miller The Daily News It’s rivalry week for some area high school football teams. Wed, 28 Aug 2024 03:00:00 -0400 http://www.jdnews.com/tncms/asset/editorial/34f4ca19-ab3b-51b0-b481-6e11dc6fa037 https://www.jdnews.com/sports/predictions-for-week-2-jacksonville-area-high-school-football-games/article_34f4ca19-ab3b-51b0-b481-6e11dc6fa037.html By Chris Miller The Daily News It was as if nothing had changed between the Jacksonville and Swansboro boys’ soccer teams. Wed, 28 Aug 2024 02:30:00 -0400 http://www.jdnews.com/tncms/asset/editorial/1558bfd1-dba4-5509-83bc-2dab75d5ac33 https://www.jdnews.com/sports/new-chapter-in-rivalry-new-coaches-highlight-soccer-meeting-between-jacksonville-swansboro/article_1558bfd1-dba4-5509-83bc-2dab75d5ac33.html By Chris Miller The Daily News Open wheel modifieds are set to return to New River All American Speedway for Friday night’s Milam Equipment Rentals Open Wheel Mayhem presented by Pace-O-Matic with one of the largest and most decorated fields in speedway history. Wed, 28 Aug 2024 01:00:00 -0400 http://www.jdnews.com/tncms/asset/editorial/25242899-c9a5-5e42-8c7a-3195f05729e1 https://www.jdnews.com/sports/smart-modified-tour-boasts-entry-list-for-clash-at-new-river-all-american-speedway/article_25242899-c9a5-5e42-8c7a-3195f05729e1.html By Andy Marquis New River All American Speedway The Swansboro and Jacksonville boys’ soccer teams played Tuesday night in a nonconference fixture. The Cardinals won the game 2-1. Here are photos from the match. Tue, 27 Aug 2024 19:00:00 -0400 http://www.jdnews.com/tncms/asset/editorial/0a86f64a-c2cb-5441-9801-1f8133b5da04 https://www.jdnews.com/sports/photos-swansboro-at-jacksonville-in-high-school-boys-soccer/article_0a86f64a-c2cb-5441-9801-1f8133b5da04.html By Chris Miller The Daily News SWANSBORO — Libero Payton Jensen had a feeling her Swansboro volleyball team could be competitive this season. Tue, 27 Aug 2024 06:00:00 -0400 http://www.jdnews.com/tncms/asset/editorial/4683908f-7cf9-5ca2-b6fc-5e6ad25fc05d https://www.jdnews.com/sports/coming-together-swansboro-volleyball-off-to-strong-start/article_4683908f-7cf9-5ca2-b6fc-5e6ad25fc05d.html By Chris Miller The Daily News Here are the area’s top high school sports performers for Aug. 26-27. Top performers are based off the results sent in by coaches. Tue, 27 Aug 2024 05:00:00 -0400 http://www.jdnews.com/tncms/asset/editorial/75e102b9-dd92-5436-8fbb-b5d51ab3df53 https://www.jdnews.com/sports/jacksonville-area-high-school-top-performers-for-aug-26-27/article_75e102b9-dd92-5436-8fbb-b5d51ab3df53.html By Chris Miller The Daily News People laughed and some even snickered. Tue, 27 Aug 2024 02:00:00 -0400 http://www.jdnews.com/tncms/asset/editorial/6f04293f-e92a-5b0b-bc04-0451c0e1bad3 https://www.jdnews.com/sports/chris-miller-northside-football-showed-something-in-win-over-clinton/article_6f04293f-e92a-5b0b-bc04-0451c0e1bad3.html By Chris Miller The Daily News Photos of Monday's high school volleyball game between Southwest and Swansboro. The Pirates won 25-10, 25-11, 25-10. Mon, 26 Aug 2024 18:00:00 -0400 http://www.jdnews.com/tncms/asset/editorial/d98c8c08-83b1-5ed8-a99e-bb81de112c16 https://www.jdnews.com/sports/photos-southwest-at-swansboro-in-high-school-volleyball/article_d98c8c08-83b1-5ed8-a99e-bb81de112c16.html By Chris Miller The Daily News Tim Foster believes that education-based athletics is more than just about the wins and losses, it’s also about helping the growth of young people. Mon, 26 Aug 2024 07:00:00 -0400 http://www.jdnews.com/tncms/asset/editorial/7376015d-63d6-5d46-93b4-2d5d1eabef6b https://www.jdnews.com/sports/tim-foster-takes-over-as-onslow-county-athletic-director/article_7376015d-63d6-5d46-93b4-2d5d1eabef6b.html By Chris Miller The Daily News Here are the area’s top high school sports performers for Aug. 23. Top performers are based off the results sent in by coaches. Mon, 26 Aug 2024 03:00:00 -0400 http://www.jdnews.com/tncms/asset/editorial/e779d9b7-a8f2-55f1-9e95-8d00fec78764 https://www.jdnews.com/sports/jacksonville-area-high-school-top-performers-for-aug-23/article_e779d9b7-a8f2-55f1-9e95-8d00fec78764.html By Chris Miller The Daily News Jacksonville 28, Southwest 14Demon June ran for two touchdowns and Eric Griffin and Amari Pearson each ran for one as host Jacksonville downed Southwest for its ninth consecutive victory over the Stallions. Fri, 23 Aug 2024 23:00:00 -0400 http://www.jdnews.com/tncms/asset/editorial/e52aff8b-9d5a-5b52-868f-a247f0082d24 https://www.jdnews.com/sports/high-school-football-jacksonville-area-week-1-roundup/article_e52aff8b-9d5a-5b52-868f-a247f0082d24.html By Chris Miller The Daily News Jacksonville defensive lineman Aarmon Randolph didn’t mind playfully calling out coach Beau Williams for being cheap. Fri, 23 Aug 2024 21:45:00 -0400 http://www.jdnews.com/tncms/asset/editorial/0c002974-9af6-5be5-a462-6d897f2ec964 https://www.jdnews.com/sports/jacksonville-defense-shows-its-strength-in-28-14-win-over-southwest/article_0c002974-9af6-5be5-a462-6d897f2ec964.html By Chris Miller The Daily News Photos of Friday’s high school football game between Southwest and Jacksonville. The Cardinals won the game 28-14. Fri, 23 Aug 2024 20:45:00 -0400 http://www.jdnews.com/tncms/asset/editorial/6a26934f-ab7a-5def-a3cd-12374cdf13a9 https://www.jdnews.com/sports/photos-southwest-at-jacksonville-in-week-1-high-school-football-action/article_6a26934f-ab7a-5def-a3cd-12374cdf13a9.html By Chris Miller The Daily News DIXON — Wearing the Dixon High football uniform will mean more to Ruston Bowman this season. Thu, 22 Aug 2024 03:00:00 -0400 http://www.jdnews.com/tncms/asset/editorial/f0ed7157-bef3-5e67-84a0-cfc1a00a503b https://www.jdnews.com/sports/dixons-ruston-bowman-honored-grateful-to-represent-armys-black-lion-award-this-football-season/article_f0ed7157-bef3-5e67-84a0-cfc1a00a503b.html By Chris Miller The Daily News Here are the area’s top high school sports performers for Aug. 21-22. Top performers are based off the results sent in by coaches. Thu, 22 Aug 2024 02:00:00 -0400 http://www.jdnews.com/tncms/asset/editorial/3d76d25e-5917-533b-b31f-b039d4c5e294 https://www.jdnews.com/sports/jacksonville-area-high-school-top-performers-for-aug-21-22/article_3d76d25e-5917-533b-b31f-b039d4c5e294.html By Chris Miller The Daily News High school football games kick off Friday. Wed, 21 Aug 2024 04:00:00 -0400 http://www.jdnews.com/tncms/asset/editorial/922f2c7c-e2fc-53c3-ad9e-11da7b336b62 https://www.jdnews.com/sports/predictions-for-week-1-jacksonville-area-high-school-football-games/article_922f2c7c-e2fc-53c3-ad9e-11da7b336b62.html By Chris Miller The Daily News I have been in the local sports writing business for a long time. Wed, 21 Aug 2024 03:00:00 -0400 http://www.jdnews.com/tncms/asset/editorial/1d2e87f7-1a9c-5a42-afea-c770b5264e4f https://www.jdnews.com/sports/chris-miller-heres-what-will-decide-the-21st-football-meeting-between-southwest-jacksonville/article_1d2e87f7-1a9c-5a42-afea-c770b5264e4f.html By Chris Miller The Daily News DIXON — Dixon boys’ soccer coach Kevin Hart is having himself quite the time this early in the season. Wed, 21 Aug 2024 02:00:00 -0400 http://www.jdnews.com/tncms/asset/editorial/9b0f280e-b6e7-546c-8b4e-6495919aaa89 https://www.jdnews.com/sports/dixon-northside-soccer-look-ahead-after-bulldogs-6-2-victory/article_9b0f280e-b6e7-546c-8b4e-6495919aaa89.html By Chris Miller The Daily News The Northside and Dixon high school boys’ soccer teams met Tuesday night in a nonconference fixture with the Bulldogs coming away with a 6-2 victory. Tue, 20 Aug 2024 19:45:00 -0400 http://www.jdnews.com/tncms/asset/editorial/05dafd5e-2587-5fa8-bdc6-a0fd427dfb53 https://www.jdnews.com/sports/photos-northside-at-dixon-high-school-boys-soccer/article_05dafd5e-2587-5fa8-bdc6-a0fd427dfb53.html By Chris Miller The Daily News Here are the area’s top high school sports performers for Aug. 19-20. Top performers are based off the results sent in by coaches. Tue, 20 Aug 2024 04:00:00 -0400 http://www.jdnews.com/tncms/asset/editorial/8c17ac8d-ea8d-5207-b2b3-ed7f775ad994 https://www.jdnews.com/sports/jacksonville-area-high-school-top-performers-for-aug-19-20/article_8c17ac8d-ea8d-5207-b2b3-ed7f775ad994.html By Chris Miller The Daily News Here are the area’s top high school sports performers for Aug. 16-17. Top performers are based off the results sent in by coaches. Mon, 19 Aug 2024 05:00:00 -0400 http://www.jdnews.com/tncms/asset/editorial/e64272eb-157d-5366-af5f-09405c3af8cc https://www.jdnews.com/sports/jacksonville-area-high-school-top-performers-for-aug-16-17/article_e64272eb-157d-5366-af5f-09405c3af8cc.html By Chris Miller The Daily News This was an emotional moment after what Demon June called “an emotional roller-coaster,” of a recruiting process. Fri, 16 Aug 2024 19:00:00 -0400 http://www.jdnews.com/tncms/asset/editorial/707b914b-d502-57e5-8ad3-7ea32f61b8f2 https://www.jdnews.com/sports/jacksonvilles-demon-june-commits-to-north-carolina/article_707b914b-d502-57e5-8ad3-7ea32f61b8f2.html By Chris Miller The Daily News Photos of the football scrimmage between Southwest and Dixon on Friday night. Fri, 16 Aug 2024 18:00:00 -0400 http://www.jdnews.com/tncms/asset/editorial/721dd046-5ea2-55cd-b4e9-2e63b9d7ff45 https://www.jdnews.com/sports/photos-southwest-at-dixon-meet-in-football-scrimmage/article_721dd046-5ea2-55cd-b4e9-2e63b9d7ff45.html By Chris Miller The Daily News The Jacksonville and Richlands football teams clashed Thursday night in a scrimmage to prepare for their season openers Aug. 23. Thu, 15 Aug 2024 20:01:00 -0400 http://www.jdnews.com/tncms/asset/editorial/08a170b7-c5df-5005-83bf-d41de7e37857 https://www.jdnews.com/sports/photos-jacksonville-and-richlands-clash-in-football-scrimmage/article_08a170b7-c5df-5005-83bf-d41de7e37857.html By Chris Miller The Daily NewsBy Chris Miller The Daily News It was an opening soccer fixture between East Duplin and White Oak that featured squads that had not scrimmaged because of inclement weather yet entered the season with aspirations of being one of the top teams in their conferences. Thu, 15 Aug 2024 07:00:00 -0400 http://www.jdnews.com/tncms/asset/editorial/d996d4fb-167c-540b-9f39-54aff59040c1 https://www.jdnews.com/sports/after-draw-east-duplin-white-oak-soccer-look-to-be-conference-contenders/article_d996d4fb-167c-540b-9f39-54aff59040c1.html By Chris Miller The Daily News Here are the area’s top high school sports performers for Aug. 14-15. Top performers are based off the results sent in by coaches. Thu, 15 Aug 2024 05:00:00 -0400 http://www.jdnews.com/tncms/asset/editorial/367cc3f5-c5a3-598b-b657-b29f30936b00 https://www.jdnews.com/sports/jacksonville-area-high-school-top-performers-for-aug-14-15/article_367cc3f5-c5a3-598b-b657-b29f30936b00.html By Chris Miller The Daily News Photos of the high school boys' soccer match between East Duplin and White Oak on Wednesday. The teams played to a 2-2 draw to open their regular seasons. Wed, 14 Aug 2024 20:39:00 -0400 http://www.jdnews.com/tncms/asset/editorial/64342583-6be1-5222-a7d3-15aa4814aa20 https://www.jdnews.com/sports/photos-east-duplin-at-white-oak-in-high-school-boys-soccer/article_64342583-6be1-5222-a7d3-15aa4814aa20.html By Chris Miller The Daily News White Oak is the area’s only defending conference champion entering the 2024 high school football season. Wed, 14 Aug 2024 04:00:00 -0400 http://www.jdnews.com/tncms/asset/editorial/8a0c0f02-a72b-5c1d-a6a6-7c79f5a858a2 https://www.jdnews.com/sports/high-school-football-predictions-how-jacksonville-area-teams-will-fare-in-2024/article_8a0c0f02-a72b-5c1d-a6a6-7c79f5a858a2.html By Chris Miller The Daily News DIXON — Back and forth the Dixon and Southwest volleyball teams went, engaging in several long rallies and taking three of four sets deep down to the wire. Wed, 14 Aug 2024 02:00:00 -0400 http://www.jdnews.com/tncms/asset/editorial/df431a12-63d9-581c-8bb6-4f402f61488e https://www.jdnews.com/sports/young-dixon-southwest-volleyball-teams-look-to-build-confidence/article_df431a12-63d9-581c-8bb6-4f402f61488e.html By Chris Miller The Daily News Photos from the high school volleyball match between Southwest and Dixon on Tuesday evening. The Bulldogs won 25-13, 22-25, 25-23, 28-26. Tue, 13 Aug 2024 20:50:00 -0400 http://www.jdnews.com/tncms/asset/editorial/abb56c28-728f-5b08-a725-8b36c10620d9 https://www.jdnews.com/sports/photos-southwest-at-dixon-in-high-school-volleyball/article_abb56c28-728f-5b08-a725-8b36c10620d9.html By Chris Miller The Daily News Here are the area’s top high school sports performers for Aug. 12-13. Top performers are based off the results sent in by coaches. Tue, 13 Aug 2024 03:00:00 -0400 http://www.jdnews.com/tncms/asset/editorial/905443a0-773f-5482-af3e-1f8164381c0b https://www.jdnews.com/sports/jacksonville-area-high-school-top-performers-for-aug-12-13/article_905443a0-773f-5482-af3e-1f8164381c0b.html By Chris Miller The Daily News The North Carolina Press Association held its 2024 Editorial and Advertising contest earlier this year, and the Jacksonville Daily News took home nine awards in nine separate categories. Tue, 13 Aug 2024 01:00:00 -0400 http://www.jdnews.com/tncms/asset/editorial/0416f108-4a21-5959-b9ba-8f9ea578b5cd https://www.jdnews.com/features/the-daily-news-wins-state-wide-awards-in-nine-different-categories/article_0416f108-4a21-5959-b9ba-8f9ea578b5cd.html By Trevor Dunnell The Daily News The NCHSAA boys’ soccer season kicks off Monday, weather permitting, as area teams look to progress throughout in hopes of winning conference titles, earning state playoff bids or simply improve from last year. Thu, 08 Aug 2024 06:00:00 -0400 http://www.jdnews.com/tncms/asset/editorial/94eca974-6484-5439-8327-35164ce90245 https://www.jdnews.com/sports/6-big-questions-for-jacksonville-area-high-school-boys-soccer-teams/article_94eca974-6484-5439-8327-35164ce90245.html By Chris Miller The Daily News A former New River All American Speedway champion has been honoring the legacy of a fallen racer and fellow champion — and now Curtis Lanier hopes to be victorious in Saturday’s Gary Rochelle Memorial. Thu, 08 Aug 2024 02:00:00 -0400 http://www.jdnews.com/tncms/asset/editorial/ce4ea12a-1732-5be1-bcf4-fab66230702c https://www.jdnews.com/sports/curtis-lanier-keeping-gary-rochelle-jr-s-memory-alive-at-new-river-all-american-speedway/article_ce4ea12a-1732-5be1-bcf4-fab66230702c.html By Andy Marquis New River All American Speedway The NCHSAA volleyball season tips off Monday as area teams look to progress throughout in hopes of winning conference titles, earning state playoff bids or simply just improve from last year. Wed, 07 Aug 2024 08:00:00 -0400 http://www.jdnews.com/tncms/asset/editorial/2e9c6025-a3b2-5b00-84b3-24302bdc247b https://www.jdnews.com/sports/6-big-questions-for-jacksonville-area-high-school-volleyball-teams/article_2e9c6025-a3b2-5b00-84b3-24302bdc247b.html By Chris Miller The Daily News The Liberty Christian Academy football team has been practicing as the Heat prepares for its second season. Here are some photos of practice Monday. Tue, 06 Aug 2024 07:53:00 -0400 http://www.jdnews.com/tncms/asset/editorial/8e25e2e3-e995-5e6f-9744-6ad312fc0860 https://www.jdnews.com/sports/photos-liberty-christian-academy-kicks-off-second-football-season/article_8e25e2e3-e995-5e6f-9744-6ad312fc0860.html By Chris Miller The Daily News Area high school boys’ soccer teams have begun official practice in preparation for season openers Aug. 12. Which area players will stand out this season and help their teams improve, make the state playoffs or even win conference titles? Mon, 05 Aug 2024 05:00:00 -0400 http://www.jdnews.com/tncms/asset/editorial/85f11f33-02d5-5ae2-b6f0-f400219330ce https://www.jdnews.com/sports/jacksonville-area-high-school-boys-soccer-players-to-watch-in-2024/article_85f11f33-02d5-5ae2-b6f0-f400219330ce.html By Chris Miller The Daily News Area high school volleyball teams have begun official practice in preparation for season openers Aug. 12. Which area players will stand out this season and help their teams improve, make the state playoffs or even win conference titles? Fri, 02 Aug 2024 05:00:00 -0400 http://www.jdnews.com/tncms/asset/editorial/6394cb89-3dcd-53d1-a812-af06384304c4 https://www.jdnews.com/sports/jacksonville-area-high-school-volleyball-players-to-watch-in-2024-season/article_6394cb89-3dcd-53d1-a812-af06384304c4.html By Chris Miller The Daily News The Swansboro, Croatan, Lejeune and Northside football teams kicked off official practice Wednesday afternoon. Here are photos from the practices. Wed, 31 Jul 2024 19:19:00 -0400 http://www.jdnews.com/tncms/asset/editorial/e09facb8-8537-5920-b924-d36ef3de3fb4 https://www.jdnews.com/sports/photos-area-high-school-football-teams-kick-off-official-practice-wednesday-afternoon/article_e09facb8-8537-5920-b924-d36ef3de3fb4.html By Chris Miller The Daily News The Jacksonville, White Oak, Richlands, East Duplin, Southwest and Dixon football teams kicked off official practice Wednesday morning. Here are photos from the practices. Wed, 31 Jul 2024 12:30:00 -0400 http://www.jdnews.com/tncms/asset/editorial/e9e3f98d-36a4-5688-a212-2f176b79c7bc https://www.jdnews.com/sports/photos-area-high-school-football-teams-kick-off-official-practice-wednesday-morning/article_e9e3f98d-36a4-5688-a212-2f176b79c7bc.html By Chris Miller The Daily News Questions. Wed, 31 Jul 2024 06:00:00 -0400 http://www.jdnews.com/tncms/asset/editorial/9aeb9ab8-4366-5a89-9478-18c78a043cbd https://www.jdnews.com/sports/one-big-question-for-every-jacksonville-area-high-school-football-team-in-2024/article_9aeb9ab8-4366-5a89-9478-18c78a043cbd.html By Chris Miller The Daily News It was a fun season for the Jacksonville Ospreys. Tue, 30 Jul 2024 09:00:00 -0400 http://www.jdnews.com/tncms/asset/editorial/c21eae9d-80cd-550c-85ba-1a22c0a5d5f6 https://www.jdnews.com/sports/jacksonville-ospreys-a-hit-in-first-summer-collegiate-baseball-season/article_c21eae9d-80cd-550c-85ba-1a22c0a5d5f6.html By Chris Miller The Daily News The start of the high school football season is right around the corner as official practice kicks off July 31 and the regular season starts Aug. 23. As fans anticipate action under the Friday night lights, here is a look… Mon, 29 Jul 2024 04:00:00 -0400 http://www.jdnews.com/tncms/asset/editorial/0a04e9ab-28eb-5f95-bc98-310576fecde5 https://www.jdnews.com/sports/20-jacksonville-area-offensive-linemen-to-watch-in-2024-high-school-football-season/article_0a04e9ab-28eb-5f95-bc98-310576fecde5.html By Chris Miller The Daily News The start of the high school football season is right around the corner as official practice kicks off July 31 and the regular season starts Aug. 23. As fans anticipate action under the Friday night lights, here is a look… Fri, 26 Jul 2024 04:00:00 -0400 http://www.jdnews.com/tncms/asset/editorial/881db15a-8deb-520e-9175-94b633b5b924 https://www.jdnews.com/sports/35-jacksonville-area-defensive-players-to-watch-in-2024-high-school-football-season/article_881db15a-8deb-520e-9175-94b633b5b924.html By Chris Miller The Daily News The start of the high school football season is right around the corner as official practice kicks off July 31 and the regular season starts Aug. 23. As fans anticipate action under the Friday night lights, here is a look… Wed, 24 Jul 2024 04:00:00 -0400 http://www.jdnews.com/tncms/asset/editorial/e0f1e4b8-24f7-5d91-8532-0fe28bc32516 https://www.jdnews.com/sports/25-jacksonville-area-running-backs-wide-receivers-to-watch-in-2024-high-school-football-season/article_e0f1e4b8-24f7-5d91-8532-0fe28bc32516.html By Chris Miller The Daily News The start of the high school football season is right around the corner as official practice starts July 31 and the regular season kicks off Aug. 23. As fans anticipate action under the Friday night lights, here is a look… Mon, 22 Jul 2024 04:00:00 -0400 http://www.jdnews.com/tncms/asset/editorial/c1f126e3-70e8-578e-9b94-0a5aa049e6f7 https://www.jdnews.com/sports/8-jacksonville-area-qbs-to-watch-in-2024-high-school-football-season/article_c1f126e3-70e8-578e-9b94-0a5aa049e6f7.html By Chris Miller The Daily News Emma “Hot Sauce” Spruill enjoys the competitive side of being a motocross racer, but the 13-year-old rising eighth grader at Trexler Middle School added that there are other reasons why she loves riding her dirt bike. Mon, 22 Jul 2024 02:00:00 -0400 http://www.jdnews.com/tncms/asset/editorial/a0bfbb60-aff4-537e-aa15-6435ca35233f https://www.jdnews.com/sports/richlands-dirt-bike-rider-emma-spruill-to-compete-in-grand-championships-in-canada/article_a0bfbb60-aff4-537e-aa15-6435ca35233f.html By Chris Miller The Daily News Longtime East Duplin High softball coach Greg Jenkins said the reason he enjoys working with his players is not necessarily to always win championship — though the wins are nice — but to help them grow into young adults. Thu, 18 Jul 2024 07:00:00 -0400 http://www.jdnews.com/tncms/asset/editorial/74b78ab8-e065-562b-b767-d21b80157a74 https://www.jdnews.com/sports/east-duplins-greg-jenkins-inducted-into-n-c-softball-hall-of-fame/article_74b78ab8-e065-562b-b767-d21b80157a74.html By Chris Miller The Daily News Josh McClintock acknowledges that he’s not the most talkative player on the Jacksonville Ospreys. Thu, 18 Jul 2024 05:00:00 -0400 http://www.jdnews.com/tncms/asset/editorial/9b1dc7ee-6720-5d80-9f2e-f3ab6a3e8406 https://www.jdnews.com/sports/josh-mcclintock-a-leader-for-jacksonville-ospreys-in-quiet-way/article_9b1dc7ee-6720-5d80-9f2e-f3ab6a3e8406.html By Chris Miller The Daily News Photos of the Jacksonville Ospreys summer collegiate baseball team at home against the Sanford Spinners on Wednesday night at Jack Amyette Park. The Ospreys won 11-10. Wed, 17 Jul 2024 23:21:00 -0400 http://www.jdnews.com/tncms/asset/editorial/172751db-2cb5-5b41-af24-2afc057f1c3b https://www.jdnews.com/sports/photos-jacksonville-ospreys-host-sanford-spinners/article_172751db-2cb5-5b41-af24-2afc057f1c3b.html By Chris Miller The Daily News As area high school football teams take a step closer to the regular season openers Aug. 23, here is a look at the schedules for every local NCHSAA squad and how their strength compares to other area teams. Strength of… Wed, 17 Jul 2024 01:00:00 -0400 http://www.jdnews.com/tncms/asset/editorial/c3db93b0-0550-51e9-a5f9-c0b39e94823e https://www.jdnews.com/sports/which-jacksonville-area-high-school-football-teams-have-the-toughest-schedules-in-2024/article_c3db93b0-0550-51e9-a5f9-c0b39e94823e.html By Chris Miller The Daily News Josiah Zamora had quite a changeup of plans with the Jacksonville Ospreys. Mon, 15 Jul 2024 03:00:00 -0400 http://www.jdnews.com/tncms/asset/editorial/48619624-80f5-5cf1-8a77-2fead421a8f5 https://www.jdnews.com/sports/southwest-graduate-josiah-zamora-embraces-move-from-player-to-coach-with-jacksonville-ospreys/article_48619624-80f5-5cf1-8a77-2fead421a8f5.html By Chris Miller The Daily News Demon June was in his element. Fri, 12 Jul 2024 03:00:00 -0400 http://www.jdnews.com/tncms/asset/editorial/766cc31e-5819-5fe0-873f-f66edb1decf4 https://www.jdnews.com/sports/jacksonvilles-demon-june-focused-on-winning-not-individual-accolades-this-football-season/article_766cc31e-5819-5fe0-873f-f66edb1decf4.html By Chris Miller For nearly a year, Joey Mahouchick anticipated being elevated as Jacksonville’s head boys’ soccer coach said longtime coach Dave Miller said he would retire at the end of the school year. Fri, 12 Jul 2024 02:30:00 -0400 http://www.jdnews.com/tncms/asset/editorial/7fd7fc93-0d43-5234-8311-9480493573ce https://www.jdnews.com/sports/coach-joey-mahouchick-looks-to-keep-jacksonville-boys-soccer-at-a-high-level/article_7fd7fc93-0d43-5234-8311-9480493573ce.html By Chris Miller The Daily News Ricky Cook has come home to the Friendly City by the Sea to coach soccer. Fri, 12 Jul 2024 02:00:00 -0400 http://www.jdnews.com/tncms/asset/editorial/19c5ca07-54eb-56e7-9033-49f1cca1b32a https://www.jdnews.com/sports/ricky-cook-comes-home-to-coach-swansboro-boys-soccer/article_19c5ca07-54eb-56e7-9033-49f1cca1b32a.html By Chris Miller The Daily News A Jacksonville woman and BMX rider who recently earned her spot to the 2024 Paris Olympics just took gold at the X Games Ventura last month. This year was the first female BMX riders have ever been allowed to medal… Thu, 11 Jul 2024 05:00:00 -0400 http://www.jdnews.com/tncms/asset/editorial/f6aa55a0-3b91-5741-9bc7-89aebe3caa63 https://www.jdnews.com/news/jacksonville-woman-bmx-rider-wins-gold-at-the-x-games-ahead-of-2024-paris-olympics/article_f6aa55a0-3b91-5741-9bc7-89aebe3caa63.html By Morgan Starling The Daily News Photos of the Jacksonville Ospreys summer collegiate baseball team in action Wednesday night against the New Bern Southpaws at Jack Amyette Park. The Ospreys defeated the Southpaws 6-2. Wed, 10 Jul 2024 22:49:00 -0400 http://www.jdnews.com/tncms/asset/editorial/761578da-84ee-5093-a989-ba0c9355777e https://www.jdnews.com/sports/photos-jacksonville-ospreys-baseball-defeats-new-bern-southpaws/article_761578da-84ee-5093-a989-ba0c9355777e.html By Chris Miller The Daily News Aiden McConnaughey added another milestone to his impressive resume just two years into his racing career with a win at the iconic Charlotte Motor Speedway on Tuesday night. Wed, 10 Jul 2024 02:00:00 -0400 http://www.jdnews.com/tncms/asset/editorial/9d23af04-5053-5a8b-ab96-4198ec3bb79a https://www.jdnews.com/sports/jacksonvilles-aiden-mcconnaughey-shines-under-bright-lights-at-charlotte-motor-speedway/article_9d23af04-5053-5a8b-ab96-4198ec3bb79a.html By Andy Marquis New River All American Speedway Noah Gagol is a self-described “Life of the party,” or in this case, the life of the Jacksonville Ospreys’ dugout. Tue, 09 Jul 2024 06:00:00 -0400 http://www.jdnews.com/tncms/asset/editorial/400533f2-8517-583f-ab01-2b99df5cd599 https://www.jdnews.com/sports/life-of-the-party-noah-gagol-brings-positive-vibes-to-jacksonville-ospreys-baseball-team/article_400533f2-8517-583f-ab01-2b99df5cd599.html By Chris Miller The Daily News Delaney Gray made her much anticipated return to victory lane at New River All American Speedway on Thursday night, scoring the victory in the Bandolero division and putting an end to Jay Hemenway’s winning streak. Tue, 09 Jul 2024 01:00:00 -0400 http://www.jdnews.com/tncms/asset/editorial/a6d1b968-6e19-5e48-9fd0-adfe0ebd8d84 https://www.jdnews.com/sports/delaney-gray-brady-price-win-new-river-at-new-river-all-american-speedway/article_a6d1b968-6e19-5e48-9fd0-adfe0ebd8d84.html By Andy Marquis New River All American Speedway Friday night kickoffs are around the corner as official practice for the high school football season opens July 31 and the regular season kicks off Aug. 23. Every season brings interesting contests, whether they are nonconference rivalries or conference championship… Mon, 08 Jul 2024 06:00:00 -0400 http://www.jdnews.com/tncms/asset/editorial/cc0519ae-9b1a-51d3-955c-58776744a04f https://www.jdnews.com/sports/12-jacksonville-area-high-school-football-games-to-watch-in-2024/article_cc0519ae-9b1a-51d3-955c-58776744a04f.html By Chris Miller The Daily News Photos of the Jacksonville Ospreys summer collegiate baseball team Tuesday night in a 6-4 home win over the High Point Air Force at Jack Amyette Park. Tue, 02 Jul 2024 21:26:00 -0400 http://www.jdnews.com/tncms/asset/editorial/f503d177-0bf0-5499-a97a-9be11d04223f https://www.jdnews.com/sports/photos-jacksonville-ospreys-baseball-defeats-high-point-air-force/article_f503d177-0bf0-5499-a97a-9be11d04223f.html By Chris Miller The Daily News Jacksonville Ospreys baseball player Will Tyrrell has some experiences to share from his adventures less than 60 miles away. Tue, 02 Jul 2024 06:00:00 -0400 http://www.jdnews.com/tncms/asset/editorial/ad512e2c-d12a-5724-943d-75e47393283f https://www.jdnews.com/sports/will-tyrrell-bringing-uncw-experience-to-jacksonville-ospreys/article_ad512e2c-d12a-5724-943d-75e47393283f.html By Chris Miller The Daily News A new law that takes effect Monday gives the North Carolina State Board of Education increased oversight over the North Carolina High School Athletic Association. Tue, 02 Jul 2024 02:15:00 -0400 http://www.jdnews.com/tncms/asset/editorial/96327557-235a-593e-b7a8-0098c7219741 https://www.jdnews.com/news/education/july-1-changes-governance-of-north-carolinas-public-high-school-sports/article_96327557-235a-593e-b7a8-0098c7219741.html By David Beasley The Center Square contributor There were plenty of special moments and athletes to remember about the 2023-2024 area high school sports year. Mon, 01 Jul 2024 06:00:00 -0400 http://www.jdnews.com/tncms/asset/editorial/79c34095-65a7-568c-a070-d19eff591056 https://www.jdnews.com/sports/the-best-of-the-best-in-jacksonville-area-high-school-sports-in-2023-24/article_79c34095-65a7-568c-a070-d19eff591056.html By Chris Miller The Daily News Chris Hawkins isn’t just a respected player for the Jacksonville Ospreys because he’s a catcher - a natural leadership position. Thu, 27 Jun 2024 05:00:00 -0400 http://www.jdnews.com/tncms/asset/editorial/98be5d26-ac36-5ed9-afd6-f1cf10928ed5 https://www.jdnews.com/sports/catching-friends-jacksonville-ospreys-chris-hawkins-forms-bond-with-son-of-host-family/article_98be5d26-ac36-5ed9-afd6-f1cf10928ed5.html By Chris Miller The Daily News Photos of the the Jacksonville Ospreys summer collegiate baseball team as the the squad concluded a five-game home stand with a 9-3 loss to the Clayton Clovers on Wednesday night. Wed, 26 Jun 2024 23:16:00 -0400 http://www.jdnews.com/tncms/asset/editorial/ca37830a-65ae-5d1d-b264-1791abc3e8b4 https://www.jdnews.com/sports/photos-jacksonville-ospreys-host-clayton-clovers-in-summer-baseball/article_ca37830a-65ae-5d1d-b264-1791abc3e8b4.html By Chris Miller The Daily News The North Carolina Softball Coaches Association recently released its All-State teams for the 2024 high school season with several area players earning spots. Wed, 26 Jun 2024 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.jdnews.com/tncms/asset/editorial/2bfde297-9767-5e58-a3d5-8c31b418078b https://www.jdnews.com/sports/jacksonville-area-softball-players-named-all-state-for-2024-season/article_2bfde297-9767-5e58-a3d5-8c31b418078b.html By Chris Miller The Daily News Croatan Athletic Director Dave Boal couldn’t help but chuckle when asked about his school winning another N.C. High School Athletic Association Wells Fargo Cup competition. Tue, 25 Jun 2024 08:00:00 -0400 http://www.jdnews.com/tncms/asset/editorial/fdc5da87-b074-54dc-9f7c-3c6d26b6fbe1 https://www.jdnews.com/sports/croatan-wins-another-nchsaa-wells-fargo-cup-competition/article_fdc5da87-b074-54dc-9f7c-3c6d26b6fbe1.html By Chris Miller The Daily News Mackenzie Morrow feels awkward when she receives awards. Mon, 24 Jun 2024 07:45:00 -0400 http://www.jdnews.com/tncms/asset/editorial/b075d3ed-aece-55f4-b8e2-3674951c3a5e https://www.jdnews.com/sports/center-of-the-team-jacksonvilles-mackenzie-morrow-is-area-girls-soccer-player-of-the-year/article_b075d3ed-aece-55f4-b8e2-3674951c3a5e.html By Chris Miller The Daily News Here is the 2024 Jacksonville Daily News All-Area Girls’ Soccer Team, which highlights the area’s best players by position and which are put together based on a standard formation. Schools that make up the all-area teams are: Croatan, Dixon, East… Mon, 24 Jun 2024 07:00:00 -0400 http://www.jdnews.com/tncms/asset/editorial/2d7c5de6-4ff3-510f-a067-7a05505f9fdf https://www.jdnews.com/sports/all-area-fc-2024-jacksonville-daily-news-all-area-girls-soccer-team/article_2d7c5de6-4ff3-510f-a067-7a05505f9fdf.html By Chris Miller The Daily News White Oak basketball player CJ Jackson said the thought of being a senior has not hit him yet, and that he doesn’t anticipate it feeling real until some time after the summer. Mon, 24 Jun 2024 05:00:00 -0400 http://www.jdnews.com/tncms/asset/editorial/a5cf494f-7735-5c49-8ba6-96a04b5e21f7 https://www.jdnews.com/sports/four-year-starter-cj-jackson-leading-white-oak-basketball-after-east-coast-invitational/article_a5cf494f-7735-5c49-8ba6-96a04b5e21f7.html By Chris Miller The Daily News Southwest’s Rue Chapman will be asked to have another solid basketball season — an expectation coach Breon Hall didn’t mind repeating to his standout senior during last week’s East Coast Invitational team basketball camp. Mon, 24 Jun 2024 04:00:00 -0400 http://www.jdnews.com/tncms/asset/editorial/9175a4e7-00a7-5240-bd34-7252c5d878e3 https://www.jdnews.com/sports/southwests-rue-chapman-used-east-coast-invitational-to-help-make-name-for-himself/article_9175a4e7-00a7-5240-bd34-7252c5d878e3.html By Chris Miller The Daily News Tafari Martin finds himself as a top card nearly one year after joining the Jacksonville boys’ basketball team. Mon, 24 Jun 2024 03:00:00 -0400 http://www.jdnews.com/tncms/asset/editorial/0329b879-4dd5-59cd-af28-8f4ca7e2f946 https://www.jdnews.com/sports/jacksonvilles-tafari-martin-looks-to-step-up-basketball-roles-after-east-coast-invitational/article_0329b879-4dd5-59cd-af28-8f4ca7e2f946.html By Chris Miller The Daily News The Jacksonville Ospreys summer collegiate baseball team returned home at Jack Amyette Park on Friday as they defeated the Tar Heel Kings 14-4 in a five-inning mercy rule game. Fri, 21 Jun 2024 21:38:00 -0400 http://www.jdnews.com/tncms/asset/editorial/9b48d549-0972-5f89-9744-fe557b279823 https://www.jdnews.com/sports/photos-jacksonville-ospreys-defeat-tar-heel-kings/article_9b48d549-0972-5f89-9744-fe557b279823.html By Chris Miller The Daily News