Area Sports
Tigers fall to Eagles at HC
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard The Greenville High School Tigers fell to the Eagles from Carroll of Ozark this past Friday evening 29-12. The 1-5 5A Tigers were hopeful for a win on Homecoming night as the winless 5A Eagles (0-7) came to town. It was not to be as the Tigers couldn’t…
Read MorePanthers gnaw ‘Dogs
BY RAY VAN COR The Greenville Standard The 1A Georgiana Panthers had another road game under the Friday night lights, traveling south to square off with the 1A Tigers of Red Level for a region game. The Panthers went into this fracas with a 2-4 overall record on the season, stumbling in with a…
Read MoreEagles fall to Cougars
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard The Fort Dale Academy Eagles traveled to face the blue and white Southern Academy Cougars of Greensboro this past Friday and lost a region game 36-30. In the first quarter, the Eagles scored first at the 6:08 mark on a 24-yard scamper by quarterback Blake Slagley. They were…
Read MoreGHS presents Homecoming Court
The Homecoming Court for Greenville High School was recently announced. They are, left to right: Janiya Fails, Sr. Maid; Sequoya Johnson, Jr. Maid; JaKira Burnett, Sr. Maid and Homecoming Queen; Zyan Freeman, Sophomore Maid; JaNiya Longmire, Freshman Maid; and Destiny Hall, Sr. Maid. (Photo submitted)
Read MoreGHS Homecoming Queen and King
On Friday, Oct. 10, Greenville High School presented its Homecoming King and Queen before the game with Carroll Ozark. Pictured are Homecoming Queen Jakira Burnett and Homecoming King Caderious Williams. (Bruce Branum The Standard)
Read MoreFDA honors volleyball seniors
The Fort Dale Academy volleyball family honored their seniors on Oct. 9 with a pregame ceremony. Parents escorted their seniors out onto the court where they were presented with flowers, balloons, a gift, a special photo, and a framed jersey with a stats card. Pictured with the seniors are their parents, coaches, varsity teammates, and the JV…
Read MoreMcKenzie smashes Kinston
BY SHEA ODOM The Greenville Standard The 1A McKenzie Tigers (6-0) traveled to Kinston to take on the orange and blue Bulldogs (2-5) in regional play under the Friday night lights. The Bulldogs came ready for a fight but were unable to budge the Tigers on the field and were defeated 52-6. Senior Tiger…
Read MoreGeorgiana presents Homecoming Court
Georgiana School presented their Homecoming Court on Friday, Sept. 26, before the game with Sweetwater. Pictured (L-R) are: junior attendant , Chloe Elmore; sophomore attendant, Janiya Stallworth; senior attendant, Shaniya White; Georgiana Mayor Elect Nina Bonner; Homecoming Queen, Avea Feagin; senior attendant, Tiyonna Bennett; freshman attendant, Jada Elmore; 8th grade attendant, Deliya Benjamin; and 7th…
Read MoreThree county teams fall
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard It was not a good Friday night for three of Butler County’s football teams. The McKenzie Tigers were the lone winner with a 52-13 plucking of the Pleasant Home Eagles. McKenzie took control from the first and dominated the field. By halftime, the score was 22-0. McKenzie now…
Read MoreMcKenzie remains undefeated
BY SHEA ODOM The Greenville Standard The McKenzie Tigers (6-0) hosted the Pleasant Home Eagles (2-4) Friday night for region play. The Eagles came with a strong push to dominate the field but the Tigers controlled the game, winning 52-13 and remaining undefeated. McKenzie kicked off to Pleasant Home to begin play. The Eagles…
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