Sports

Princeton’s Michael Wooten Named FCS ADA Academic All-Star
Buies Creek – Campbell’s Michael Wooten is one of 53 student-athletes nationally named to the 22nd annual Football Championship Subdivision Athletics Directors Association (FCS ADA) Academic All-Star Team. In addition…

High School Football Playoffs—A Community Happening
By Karissa Niehoff, Executive Director of the National Federation of State High School Associations and Que Tucker, Commissioner of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association. Many people would agree…

Princeton’s Michael Wooten Named Academic All-District
Buies Creek – Campbell tight end Michael Wooten of Princeton, NC has been named to the 2019 Academic All-District District 3 Football Team, as selected by CoSIDA. This season, the redshirt…

Campbell Unveils 2020 Baseball Schedule
BUIES CREEK, N.C. Head coach Justin Haire, who enters his sixth season at the helm and 13th overall at Campbell, has announced the 2020 Campbell baseball schedule, which features 52 games…

Campbell Defeats Hampton 31-16
BUIES CREEK – Hajj-Malik Williams accounted for three touchdowns and Campbell’s defense stopped Hampton on five of six second half possessions to lead the Camels to a 31-16 win over…

Former Campbell Football Player Picked In XFL Draft
Former Campbell standout Carlos Merritt has been selected by the DC Defenders in the XFL Draft. Merritt, a defensive back from Union City, Ga., also played for the Atlanta Legends…

Campbell Defeats Presbyterian 28-14
Buies Creek – Freshman Cameron Davis ran for a career-high 137 yards and Campbell defeated Presbyterian 28-14 Saturday in the Big South opener for both teams at Barker-Lane Stadium. Campbell…

Princeton’s Michael Wooten Named Semifinalist For Campbell Trophy
Campbell tight end Michael Wooten of Princeton, NC is one of 185 semifinalists for the 2019 William V. Campbell Trophy Presented by Mazda. Celebrating its 30th year in 2019, the…

North Johnston Thunder 12U Wins Top Gun Tournament
The North Johnston Thunder 12U team based in Kenly won their first tournament bracket at the Top Gun tournament in Rocky Mount. The tournament was held September 7-8. By winning,…

Fayetteville Woodpeckers Clinch Playoff Berth In Inaugural Season
Woodpeckers Will Battle Down East Wood Ducks in Opening Round Following their victory over the Carolina Mudcats on Thursday night, the Fayetteville Woodpeckers have reason to celebrate, as the Woodpeckers…

Haire Adds Three To Campbell Coaching Staff
BUIES CREEK — Campbell University head baseball coach Justin Haire has finalized his 2019-20 coaching staff, hiring Connor Faix as volunteer assistant coach, Matt Clark as director of player development…

20th Annual Johnston County Basketball Camp
The Smithfield Parks and Recreation Department held their 20th Annual Johnston County Basketball Camp June 10-14. 71 youth participated in this year’s camp. Participants learned various skills and drills. The…





