Sports

Mintz Christian Academy’s volleyball team (19-5) put away Liberty Christian in three straight sets on Monday evening.

The Harrells Christian Crusaders found themselves in unfamiliar territory at halftime of their soccer match against The Epiphany School of Global Studies this week, before a 4-0 run in the second half carried HCA (12-1) to victory.

Tasked with winning three games this past week, the Lady Dark Horses (15-2) answered the call.

The Dark Horses (13-1-1) continued to march through the month of September, as Clinton took down East Duplin 6-0 Wednesday evening, and followed that with a 2-0 road victory over East Bladen Thursday.

The Lady Crusaders volleyball team banded together on Thursday to host their third annual Spike-Out night.

Entering into October, here are some of your statistical leaders across football, soccer and volleyball in Sampson County.

A top 2A conference battle in varsity soccer Monday night saw Union (7-8) defeat Hobbton (8-6) 4-0 on the Spartans’ home turf.

With Clinton (3-2) and Midway (5-0) having a bye week, Hobbton, Lakewood and Union were all in action, as the three teams came into last week with wins from the week of Sept. 18

Harrells Christian Academy (3-2) defended its home turf Friday with a 33-7 victory over Covenant Day.

Midway’s soccer team (6-4) led 1-0 against James Kenan before the Tigers scored three goals in the second half to defeat the Raiders at home Monday evening.

Friday, Sept. 18 was a memorable day for 12 former Dark Horses, as the first-ever inaugural class of the Dark Horses Ring of Honor was introduced in front of a crowded Clinton High stadium during halftime of the football team’s matchup against Whiteville.

FAISON — After inclement weather pushed their road game back from Friday to Monday night, Lakewood (2-3) came away victorious over North Duplin 28-14.