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Knights nix top Trojan team

It probably sounded like a misnomer when Battle Watkins told his Knightdale basketball squad in practice Wednesday that the key to their clash with Garner was to "be aggressively patient." Updated: Feb. 4, 2010 3:12 PM | Full story

Warriors set to induct Jones

By the numbers it isn't hard to tell why 1985 East Wake graduate David Jones is being inducted into the East Wake Athletic Hall of Fame this March. Updated: Feb. 5, 2010 1:55 PM | Full story

Hidden Spring team recognized

The N.C. Dressage and Combined Training Association held its 2009 Horse of the Year Awards Banquet Jan. 9 at Childress Wineries in Lexington where Rebecca Nelles and the team from Hidden Spring Farm were recognized for their accomplishments. Updated: Feb. 2, 2010 9:07 AM | Full story

EWSA players compete at Disney

Six members of the East Wake Soccer Association Explosion girls team competed in the Kick It 3v3 World Championship held at the Disney Wide World of Sports complex in Orlando, Florida from Jan. 16-18. Published: Feb. 3, 2010 2:00 AM | Full story

SPORTS Briefs

Registration is now open for Wendell Parks and Recreation baseball, softball, and T-ball. Published: Feb. 3, 2010 2:00 AM | Full story

Okoye named freshman of week

Former Knightdale basketball phenom and current Virginia Military Institute freshman Stan Okoye was named the Big South Basketball Freshman of the Week for the three games played from Jan. 11-17. Published: Jan. 27, 2010 2:00 AM | Full story

Lady Knights top lingering Smithfield team

The Lady Knights maintained a working lead throughout the third and fourth quarters of Friday night's game against Smithfield-Selma en route to a 55-48 conference win. Published: Jan. 27, 2010 2:00 AM | Full story

Comets hold on for victory

Heading into the final weight class of Wednesday's conference wrestling match against Clayton, the Warriors trailed 31-30. Published: Jan. 27, 2010 2:00 AM | Full story

Knights outpace Spartans

A shaky start turned into a formality as Knightdale shifted into overdrive to preserve a 64-44 win over the Spartans Friday night. Published: Jan. 27, 2010 2:00 AM | Full story

Swimmers make mark in GNRC championships

East Wake's Macon Crowder dominated the distance events at Thursday's Greater Neuse River 4-A Conference Swimming Championships, taking the gold medal in the 200-yard freestyle and the 500 free. Published: Jan. 27, 2010 2:00 AM | Full story

Healthy programs expand in Zebulon

The community center has become quite busy since it opened on Oct.17. Published: Jan. 20, 2010 2:00 AM | Full story

SPORTS Brief

Wendell Parks and Recreation will host a free coaches clinic on Sunday, Jan. 24 at 4:30 p.m. in the Wendell Community Center. Published: Jan. 20, 2010 2:00 AM | Full story

Scott has good showing in combine

Junior linebacker John Scott did something from Jan. 7-9 that only 499 other high school football players in the nation got to do. Published: Jan. 20, 2010 2:00 AM | Full story

Buzzer beater leads to K'dale OT victory

"Thank you." Published: Jan. 13, 2010 2:00 AM | Full story

Johnson dismissed from coaching duties

Two years after accepting the position as varsity football head coach, Kamelio Johnson was released from his duties last Monday afternoon. Published: Jan. 13, 2010 2:00 AM | Full story

Warriors advance in Raleigh

The East Wake wrestling team moved to 3-1 in the Greater Neuse River Conference Wednesday night with a 42-29 win over host Southeast Raleigh. Published: Jan. 13, 2010 2:00 AM | Full story

Warriors cruise past Knights

Thursday's win over Knightdale may have been too comforting for the Lady Warriors as they headed to Clayton Friday and dropped one to the Comets 46-35. Published: Jan. 13, 2010 2:00 AM | Full story

SPORTS Briefs

The Zebulon Community Center offers Yoga classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30-7:30 p.m., and Saturdays from 10-11 a.m.; senior/stretch Yoga on Tuesdays from 10-11 a.m.; 30/30 fitness on Mondays from 7:30-8:30 p.m.; circuit training on Thursdays from 7:30-8:30 p.m.; and boot camp on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:15-4:15 p.m. Published: Jan. 13, 2010 2:00 AM | Full story

SPORTS Briefs

Wendell 7-8 Select Baseball tryouts will take place on Jan. 10 and Jan. 17 at Carver Elementary School Field 2 from 2-4 p.m. Published: Jan. 6, 2010 2:00 AM | Full story

Knightdale Duals a success again

Senior wrestler Joel Potter said holiday wrestling at the Knightdale Duals beat the alternative - staying at home. Published: Jan. 6, 2010 2:00 AM | Full story

Canes give Behrendt cheering alternative

Since graduating from East Wake High School in 2008, Emilee Behrendt has managed to keep busy. Published: Jan. 6, 2010 2:00 AM | Full story

Knightdale splits at Riverside

Riverside's men exacted revenge for last season's second-round playoff loss when the Pirates hosted Knightdale last Monday. Published: Dec. 30, 2009 2:00 AM | Full story

SPORTS Briefs

Wendell 7-8 Select Baseball tryouts will take place on Jan. 3, Jan. 10 and Jan. 17 at Carver Elementary School Field 2 from 2-4 p.m. Published: Dec. 30, 2009 2:00 AM | Full story

Quality sports year passes on by

Any recap of eastern Wake County sports for the 2009 year would have to start with football. Published: Dec. 30, 2009 2:00 AM | Full story

Local men recognized for conservation efforts

The Mattamuskeet Foundation has recently recognized two men with local ties for their efforts to preserve the heritage of the state's largest natural lake. Published: Dec. 23, 2009 2:00 AM | Full story

Knights fall at home to worst enemy

It was a worst-case scenario for the home team. Enloe put an end to the Knights' five-game winning streak in last Wednesday's varsity men's basketball game. Published: Dec. 23, 2009 2:00 AM | Full story

Warriors lose, look to finish strong

EastWake fell 45-24 to a solid West Johnston team Wednesday night, but the home team wasn't firing on all cylinders. Published: Dec. 23, 2009 2:00 AM | Full story

Warrior success recognized

The East Wake Lady Warriors tennis team had a very successful year in Greater Neuse River Conference play this year, finishing 9-5, and garnering several awards along the way. Published: Dec. 23, 2009 2:00 AM | Full story

SPORTS Briefs

Wendell Wildcats Select Basketball is holding open tryouts for ages 12-16 on Monday, Feb. 8, 2010, from 7-8:30 p.m. at Wake Chapel Church, 3801 Tarheel Club Road, Raleigh. Published: Dec. 23, 2009 2:00 AM | Full story

Big buck bagged

On Dec. 11, at dusk Johnathan Vaughan, of Knightdale, took a 9-point buck just outside Wendell. Published: Dec. 23, 2009 2:00 AM | Full story


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