New additions, returnees give ND coach more depth and options CALPYSO — Two new ready-for-prime-time arrivals. A four-year returning starter who can scorch the net from near and afar. A solid shooting guard who emerged last winter. While North Duplin coach Jeff Byrd’s squad has hoops abilities, the Rebel’s schedule is filled with strong 1A […]
CALYPSO – The clock ran out — literally and figuratively — on North Duplin’s season last Friday at H.E. Grubbs Field. The Rebels were driving the ball to the end zone during a 26-21 second-round playoff loss to No. 9 Southeast Halifax when the final seconds ticked off. ND made it to the 23-yard line […]
The North Carolina High School football playoffs opened on Friday night. Here’s a look at how the teams from the coverage areas of the North State Journal’s local editions fared in the opening round: Duplin County In 2A, No. 11 East Duplin beat 22 Eastern Wayne, 41-18 and faces 6 Whiteville next. No. 17 James […]