SouthWest Edgecombe wins first volleyball conference title since 1994

October 15, 2019

Jada Battle could tell as far back as last season that something special was on its way.

Fast forward to October of 2019 where the SouthWest Edgecombe junior volleyball player’s prediction rang true.

The Cougars defeated visiting Eastern Plains Conference rival North Johnston on Tuesday in…

Gryphons force four turnovers in Big East Conference opening win

October 12, 2019

Rocky Mount High couldn’t have started Friday’s game against Franklinton any better.

The Gryphons defense forced four turnovers on the Rams’ first four drives of the game and turned those extra offensive chances into three quick touchdowns. RMH capitalized on the extra offensive…

Prep football capsules for Week 8

October 11, 2019

The prep football season continues on Friday with Week 8.

There is a nearly full slate of games with nine teams playing. Nash County schools Rocky Mount High, Northern Nash, Southern Nash and Nash Central are back in action after enjoying a bye week.

Both the Big East Conference and Eastern Plains…

SWE's Porter commits to Radford

October 08, 2019

SouthWest Edgecombe senior Keishon Porter has been the focus of many defensive game plans during the football season as opponents try to limit the impact the 6-foot-5 receiver can have on a game.

But all of that attention and focus will come to an end whenever it is the Cougars wrap up their season…

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Prep football capsules for Week 7

October 03, 2019

Week 7 of the prep football season is here.

There are six area games this week, five of which are conference games. Tarboro beings Coastal Plains Conference play coming off a bye week, while SouthWest Edgecombe has one more non-conference matchup before starting Eastern Plains Conference games.…

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Prep roundup for Week 8

October 12, 2019

SouthWest Edgecombe opened Eastern Plains Conference with a convincing win on Friday.

The Cougars defeated North Pitt, 44-13, and improved to 6-1 on the season.

It was the third consecutive win for SWE, which will host Nash Central next week.

North Edgecombe 52

Weldon 6

The Warriors (5-3, 3-0) are…

Prep football roundup: SouthWest Edgecombe picks up fifth win; Tarboro roll on

October 05, 2019

SouthWest Edgecombe continues to pile up impressive wins.

On Friday, the Cougars defeated Corinth Holders, 20-13, in what was the final non-conference game for SWE before Eastern Plains Conference games begin next week.

The Cougars (5-1) held a 13-7 lead with 1:06 left before Corinth Holders (4-2)…

Brantley's seven touchdowns power Faith Christian to win