SPORTS

Franklinton High School's boys soccer team has been solid in the early part of the season as the Red Rams are 5-2-2 overall, with both losses coming to non-league opponent East Wake. Franklinton opened its Big East Conference schedule Monday with a 3-1 victory over Roanoke Rapids. Here are some photos of FHS' recent win at perennial powerhouse Wilson Fike High School, courtesy of Carl Copeland.

BUNN -- 'Rebuilding' is about the only word that comes to mind when describing the 2024 girls tennis squad at Bunn High School.
The Ladycats have enjoyed some recent success on the Class 2-A level in the Big East Conference, including a classification championship.
But Bunn has been hit hard by graduation, leaving Coach Dale Murphy with an inexperienced group that is still learning the basic nuances of the sport.
Bunn has yet to win a match as the Ladycats are 0-6 overall in the always-strong Big East Conference, which features the likes of powerhouses such as the Rocky Mount Gryphons.

SPRING HOPE -- Just like over sports, girls golf features a 'scrimmage' time in the season before getting ready for the more important, stats-countng events later on.
Such is the case in the Big East Conference, where the league's top linksters are taking part in a trio of 'preseason' events that won't count toward the final standings.

ZEBULON -- The Carolina League North Division First Half Champion, Carolina Mudcats, have announced that tickets for their 2024 North Division Championship series are on sale now.
The team's home games are today and Saturday (if necessary), with game times scheduled for 6:30 p.m. for both events.
The Mudcats will take on the Fredericksburg Nationals in the opening round, with a spot in the league championship series at stake.