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The Athletic Department would like to say Thank You to everyone that attended as well as participated in the Middle School, JV, & Varsity Sports Awards Ceremony on Thursday, February 23rd. It truly was a good time filled with laughter, memories, and fellowship. We would like to once again congratulate the following athletes on their accolades from the evening:
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Middle School A Boys Basketball
Most Outstanding Offensive Player – Wesley Hilldale
Coaches Award – Grant Simpson
Warrior to Watch Award – Carson Riddick
Middle School B Boys Basketball
Coaches Award – Charlie Lewis
MVP Award – Brock Phillips
Warrior to Watch – Wiley Sloan
Middle School A Girls Basketball
Most Outstanding Player – Anna Hauser
MVP Award – Katie France
MVP Award – Jordan Holmes
Middle School B Girls Basketball
Coaches Award - Louisa Manning
Coaches Award - Maya Wadsworth
Coaches Award - Crawford Rollman
Middle School Cheerleading
Coaches Award – Isa Cordon
Outstanding 7th – Natalie Clegg
Outstanding 8th – Tatom Good
JV & VARSITY
JV Boys Basketball
Most Outstanding Player – Jake Stickney
Warrior to Watch – Will Sink
Coaches Award – Clark Tant
Varsity Boys Basketball
Warrior Award – Cooper Berkoff
Coaches Award – Preston Cheek
Warrior to Watch – George Coleman
Varsity Girls Basketball
MVP Award – Maya Foster
MVP Award – Eliza Everett
“D” AWARD – Driggers Sisters
Varsity Cheerleading
Outstanding Warrior Award – Ginny Powell
Warrior to Watch – Grace Viera
Coaches Award – Katie Gudat
Varsity Swimming
MVP-Justin Arens
Warrior to Watch- Alex Luebke
Leadership Award- Isaac Bostic
We would also like to personally thank the Coaches, Parents, Volunteers, and The Warrior Club for pouring into our athletes! GO WARRIORS!!! 💙💛🤍
Our JV Boys Basketball Team hosted Trinity Academy on Friday, February 3rd in what would be their final game of the 2022/2023 season. The Warriors got off to a good start as they were able to apply effective defensive ball pressure which would cause the Lions some issues early on in the contest. The Warriors energy level started to decrease which allowed the Lions to creep back into the contest. The Warriors continued to claw and fight throughout the game. There were several lead changes with no team gaining a considerable advantage. "The small things cost us tonight. We had some missed box out assignments, some risky passes that resulted in turnovers and we were loose with the ball."- Coach Clifton The game went down to the wire with some free throws at the end that put the Lions ahead for good. "I am extremely proud of this group of guys. I took over late in the season and the guys were on board with what I brought to the table."-Coach Clifton I would like to thank the parents, the athletes and the Athletic Department for a hard fought memorable season!
Our JV Boys Basketball Team loaded up and headed to Durham, NC to take on the Cavaliers of Durham Academy on Tuesday, January 31st. The Warriors were in for a battle from the opening tip. The Warriors came out slow which is not the norm for them. The Warriors struggled on the offensive end but continued to battle and were able to go on a few runs of their own sparked by team defense. "Our press was effective but when we became fatigued we had to come out of it."-Coach Clifton The Warriors used their reserves to help them try to fight their way back into the contest. One reserved that helped give the Warriors some energy was Sophomore Clark Tant. "I am so proud of Clark Tant. He never complains, is very coachable and whenever I put him on the court he always gives 110%"- Coach Clifton Although they continued to battle, the Warriors did not have enough weapons to claw their way back into this contest. The Warriors were led in scoring by Freshman Parker Henson who had 9 points. Sophomore Will Sink added 8 points of his own for the Warriors. The Warriors will be in action again on Friday, February 3rd as they take on Trinity Academy.
Our JV Boys Basketball Team traveled to take on Wake Christian Academy on Friday, January 27th. The Warriors had success in the previous match-up against the Bulldogs and were hoping to pull off the same result on Friday. The Warriors had to fight their way back into the game from the beginning. The Bulldogs went on a run a seemed to become more physically aggressive as the game progressed. The Warriors put together some runs of their own sparked by their scrappy defense. "At half-time I just asked the guys what is your competitive response. I told them not to expect a call, to play for one another, and to compete until the final buzzer."-Coach Clifton The Warriors came out of the half on a run sparked by two 3 pointers by Freshman Keenan Garrison. The Warriors battled but a few questionable calls seemed to slowly let the air out of their sails. The Warriors battled until the end but came up short. The Warriors will be in action again on Tuesday, January, 31st as they travel to take on Durham Academy.
The JV Boys Basketball Team hosted conference opponents Cary Christian on Tuesday, January 24th. The Warriors were looking to get back on track and break their small losing streak. The Warriors started the game off sluggish and seemed to have as much energy as they usually display. The Warriors were having trouble getting their usual shots to go tonight. The Warriors could not seem to get over the hump but they continued to fight. The Warriors were able to go on a small run in the second half but it was not enough to overcome the Knights and gain the win. Sophomore Jake Stickney led the Warriors with 10 points on the night. Sophomore Will Sink and Freshman Nico Janas both chipped in 6 points each for the Warriors. "We were not mentally focused for this game. We came out flat and Cary Christian took advantage of it." -Coach Clifton The Warriors will be in action again on Friday, January 27th as they travel to take on the Bulldogs of Wake Christian.
The JV Boys Basketball Team traveled across town to face off with the Eagles of Grace Christian on Friday, January 20th. The JV Boys were looking to have a better showing then they had on Tuesday. The Warriors came out with more energy and kept the contest close in the early stages of the game. The Warriors battled and got the game within striking distance but could not maintain the momentum they had put together. "I am proud of the effort the guys put forth today. We looked much better than we did the first time we played Grace." - Coach Clifton. The Warriors will be in action again on Tuesday, January 24th as they host the Knights of Cary Christian.
Our JV Boys Basketball Team hosted the Centurions of Coastal Christian on Tuesday, January 17th. The Warriors were coming off of a win against Trinity Academy the previous week. The Warriors entered the contest looking to continue to get better and improve as a team. The Warriors started the game a bit sluggish and not moving at the normal pace. "I think coming off of the long weekend the guys were not back into the routine of a full day. It showed by how slow we were reacting to the ball tonight." -Coach Clifton The Warriors continue to ball and went on a small run but were unable to capture the lead and win the game. The Warriors will be in action again on Friday, January 20th as they travel to take on conference opponent Grace Christian.

The JV Boys Basketball Team traveled to Trinity Academy to take on the Lions on Friday, January 13th. The Warriors entered the contest looking to bounce back from a loss against Fayetteville Academy earlier in the week. The Warriors found themselves down early but was able to maintain their composure and climb back into the contest. The Warriors were sparked by their efforts on the defensive end with several players make key defensive plays. "I'm pleased with the focus our guys had today. I was able to draw up an offense we hadn't practice and the guys did a great job of executing it." -Coach Clifton. Tough play by the captains Sophomore Jake Stickney, Sophomore Griffin Chesson, and Sophomore Will Sink led the Warriors in battle and help secure another win. "I stress to the guys the importance of defense. I tell them everyday that the quickest way to earn playing time from me is to play tough, solid defense. Tonight they did just that" -Coach Clifton. The Warriors will be in action again on Tuesday, January, 17th as they host Coastal Christian.
The JV Boys Basketball Team traveled to Trinity Academy to take on the Lions on Friday, January 13th. The Warriors entered the contest looking to bounce back from a loss against Fayetteville Academy earlier in the week. The Warriors found themselves down early but was able to maintain their composure and climb back into the contest. The Warriors were sparked by their efforts on the defensive end with several players make key defensive plays. "I'm pleased with the focus our guys had today. I was able to draw up an offense we hadn't practice and the guys did a great job of executing it." -Coach Clifton. Tough play by the captains Sophomore Jake Stickney, Sophomore Griffin Chesson, and Sophomore Will Sink led the Warriors in battle and help secure another win. "I stress to the guys the importance of defense. I tell them everyday that the quickest way to earn playing time from me is to play tough, solid defense. Tonight they did just that" -Coach Clifton. The Warriors will be in action again on Tuesday, January, 17th as they host Coastal Christian.
Our JV Boys Basketball Team traveled down to Fayetteville to take on the Eagles of Fayetteville Academy on Tuesday, January 10th. The JV Boys Basketball Team had a tough challenge ahead facing the much bigger eagles. "The Eagles have always been known for their size and athleticism so I knew coming in that we were in for a battle." - Coach Clifton Fayetteville Academy jumped out to an early lead but the Warriors did not fold. They battled their way back into the contest to even the score. "Once we settled into the game and saw that we could score against them then our confidence started to rise a little more," said Coach Clifton. Although the Warriors fought until the final buzzer they did not have enough to bring home the win. "I am very proud of the way my guys battled tonight. We were diving for loose balls, rotating on defense and playing aggressive. We were just undersized and things just did not go our way tonight, but we can learn from this game." - Coach Clifton The Warriors played tough and did a decent job of handling the aggressive and physical play of the Eagles. For his hard-nosed play and toughness, Sophomore Jake Stickney earned the "Hard Hat Award" from Coach Clifton. The Warriors will be in action again on Friday, January 13th as they travel to take on Trinity Academy.

The JV Boys Basketball Team hosted the Bulldogs of Wake Christian Academy on Friday, January 6th. The Warriors entered the contest looking to continue the 2 game win streak they had started before the break. The Warriors started the game off in a shooting slum. "I wasn't shocked that our shots didn't fall early on. We are coming back from a 15 day break," said Coach Clifton. The Warriors were looking for some energy and got just that when Freshman Nico Janas entered the game. "Nico gave us a much needed spark off the bench in the first half. He was able to hit two big 3 point shots for us as well as play so very very good defense." - Coach Clifton The Bulldogs played a very aggressive press which gave the Warriors a little trouble until they were able to settle down and find the open gaps. The Warriors got their usual tough play from Sophomore Jake Stickney. "Jake is a glue guy for us. He is willing to do whatever is asked of him to help the team win. I think that every team needs a player like Jake." - Coach Clifton Freshman Parker Henson also had a solid game for the Warriors. "Parker has been giving us constant reliable minutes all season. He plays solid defense and tonight he knocked down some huge free throws to keep the pressure on the Bulldogs," said Coach Clifton. "I am proud of our entire team. Everyone got in the game and was able to contribute one way or another." - Coach Clifton. The Warriors will hit the court again on Tuesday, December 10th as they load up and travel to Fayetteville Academy.
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Our JV Boys Basketball Team hosted Arendell Parrott on Friday, December 16th. The Warriors were fresh off their first victory of the season the night before and were trying to keep the momentum going to hopefully come away with another one. The Warriors jumped out to an early 13-0 lead following 3 three pointers by Freshnman Keenan Garrison, some key steals and layups by Sophomore Will Sink, and some huge defensive plays by Sophomre Jake Stickney. The Warriors continued to play aggressively on defense and hold the Patriots scoreless through the first quarter. The Patriots continued to fight and eventually got within 6 points of the Warriors. The Warriors continued to apply pressure on defense and tighten up their execution on offense. The Warriors were in control the entire game and pulled away with a 49-24 victory to head into the Christmas break. "We were able to execute better on offense tonight. We actually ran our plays and were able to explore different options in the sets," said Coach Clifton. Three Warriors were in double figures, Sophomore Will Sink had 15 points, Freshman Keenan Garrison added 12 points and Sophomore Jake Stickney chipped in with 10 points. The Warriors are not in action again until January 6th when they travel to Wake Christian to face the Bulldogs.

Our JV Boys Basketball Team traveled to Thales Academy on Thursday, December 15th for a non-conference matchup. The Warriors entered the gym still hunting for their first victory of the season. The Warriors jumped out to a quick 9-0 lead spear headed by 2 three pointers in a row by Freshman Keenan Garrison. The defense of the Warriors was clicking on all cylinders as they were able to apply pressure and force turnovers early in the contest. The Knights when on a run of their own and was able to even the score. The shooting of the Knights kept the game close but the defense of the Warriors were able to steady the ship. With only minutes left in the game, Sophomore Griffin Chesson stepped up to the line and knocked down 2 key free throws to put the Warriors up by 3. The Warriors switched defenses and played man to man for the final seconds to prevent the Knights from being able to shoot a 3 and try to force overtime. The tough nose on ball man to man defense, led by Sophomore Will Sink, did not allow the Knights to get a shot off and the Warriors prevailed 45-42. "I am so happy for our guys. They have been working so hard this past week and I am glad they were able to experience some success." -Coach Clifton The Warriors will be in action again on Friday, December 16th as they host Arendell Parrott.
Our JV Boys Basketball Team traveled to Thales Academy on Thursday, December 15th for a non-conference matchup. The Warriors entered the gym still hunting for their first victory of the season. The Warriors jumped out to a quick 9-0 lead spear headed by 2 three pointers in a row by Freshman Keenan Garrison. The defense of the Warriors was clicking on all cylinders as they were able to apply pressure and force turnovers early in the contest. The Knights when on a run of their own and was able to even the score. The shooting of the Knights kept the game close but the defense of the Warriors were able to steady the ship. With only minutes left in the game, Sophomore Griffin Chesson stepped up to the line and knocked down 2 key free throws to put the Warriors up by 3. The Warriors switched defenses and played man to man for the final seconds to prevent the Knights from being able to shoot a 3 and try to force overtime. The tough nose on ball man to man defense, led by Sophomore Will Sink, did not allow the Knights to get a shot off and the Warriors prevailed 45-42. "I am so happy for our guys. They have been working so hard this past week and I am glad they were able to experience some success." -Coach Clifton The Warriors will be in action again on Friday, December 16th as they host Arendell Parrott.
Our JV Boys Basketball Team played South Wake at home on Tuesday, December 13th. The Warriors went into the contest still searching for their first win of the season. The Warriors start off slow and soon found themselves down by 10. The Warriors were able to settle into the game and fight their way back within striking distance. The Warriors played hard the entire game. Sophomore Will Sink and Sophomore Jake Stickney provided the defensive intensity for the Warriors. "I am proud of the guys and the effort they gave tonight. We just aren't in good enough shape to compete at our best for a full game yet but we will get there." -Coach Clifton The Warriors will be in action again on Thursday, December 15th as they travel to take on Thales Academy.
Our JV Boys Basketball Team traveled to Cary Christian on Friday, December 9th to take on the Knights in a conference match up. The Warriors headed into Friday's game for the first time with a new coach. After only 2 days of practice under the new helm the Warriors took the court for battle. The Warriors were very competitive early on in the contest. The Warriors were aggressive and scrappy on defense and everyone that touched the court brought the same energy. "We had some issues executing tonight. We have had limited practice so with work we will get better with running our plays." - Coach Clifton. The Warriors will be in action again on Tuesday, December 13th at home as they take on South Wake at 4:15pm.
Our JV Boys Basketball team entered conference play on Friday, December 2nd as they hosted Grace Christian. The Warriors were ready for the test ahead and played the Eagles very tough. The Warriors were able to keep the contest close in the first half by picking up the intensity on defense. The defensive charge was led by Freshman Parker Henson who took 4 charges in the first half of the contest. Henson also had several rebounds against much larger opponents. Sophomore Jake Stickney also added to the Warriors defensive efforts with several hustle plays and some key rebounding, Freshman Nico Janas provided the Warriors with an offensive spark off the bench. "Overall it was a much better effort from the entire team," said Coach Boone. "I have enjoyed having the privilege to Coach each and every one of the players on the JV Team." - Coach Boone. The Warriors will be in action again on Friday, December 9th as they travel to take on conference opponent Cary Christian at 4:15pm.
Our JV Boys Basketball were at home on Tuesday, November 22nd against Ravenscroft. The Warriors were ready to compete and try to improve upon some errors they had made in previous contests. The Ravens landed on the scoreboard first with a lay-up off of a Warrior turnover. The Warriors were missing some key players but continued to give great effort and fought until the end of the contest. The Ravens proved to be too strong for the Warriors and came away with the victory. "I saw some improvements in overall play and our guys were trying to apply the things we worked on in practice"- Coach Boone. The Warriors will be in action on December 2nd at 4:15pm at home against Grace Christian. Come on out and show your support!
Our JV Boys Basketball Team hosted New Life Camp on Friday, November 18th. The Warriors were looking to improve upon their performance from the previous contest. The Warriors were scrappy from the tip. "We missed a lot of assignments on the defensive end but did a great job of cutting down on our turnovers. I was proud of the way the guys moved the ball on offense as well." - Coach Boone. The missed rotations on defense costs the Warriors as the Storm were able to capitalize on our mistakes. The Warriors fought the entire game and never gave up hope. "Malachi did a great job of rebound for us," said Coach Boone. The Warriors will be in action again on Tuesday, November 22nd as they host Ravenscroft. Come out and show your support!

Our JV Boys Basketball team hosted Cape Fear Academy on Friday, November 11th. The Warriors are a fairly new team with a few exceptions so it was expected that they would have a few butterflies. After the first few minutes the Warriors settled into the game and begin to see some scoring opportunities. The Warriors fought hard until the final buzzer went off. "Once the guys got over their nervousness, we played a lot better on the defensive end," said Coach Boone. The Warriors will be in action again on Friday, November 18th at home as they take on New Life Camp.

The JV Boys hosted Arendell Parrott on Tuesday, February 2nd in their last home conference game. As the team took the court it was a bit of a slow start but after a few shots dropped the team got things rolling. On the heels of a win in their last game the team has learned how to fire on all cylinders. With contributions from the entire team, ten of the twelve rostered played put up points against the Patriots. The team fed off the great energy of the large supportive crowd and worked their defense to hold Parrott to 22 points at the first half and to only 3 points in the second half. Coach Boone added that his team "played really well. It was probably our most complete game of the year. I'm really proud of how they worked and played." The team finished off Parrott with a final score of 42-25. The boys will take the court again on Thursday, February 3rd against the Carolina Mustangs.
On Friday, January 14th after a drought of games due to cancellations for the last ten days the JV boys hit the court at home against Cary Christian ready to battle. The team was slow to start getting their rhythm only after the first quarter. It was a hard fought win with the teams going back and forth in forced defensive turnovers and patient scoring opportunities. Bilderback lead the team in scoring putting up 15 points and adding 9 rebounds to their defensive efforts. Sink chipped in with 14 points. "Everyone contributed" said Coach Anthony Boone of his team who added that he was "proud that they clawed their way to a win." The team plays again at home on Tuesday, January 18th against Friendship Christian School at 4:15pm. Come support them to another victory!
The JV Boys traveled to Cary Academy on Friday, December 17th and fell short of a win after digging themselves into a hole that was a struggle to get out of. The Charges came on strong scoring early and putting defensive pressure on the Warriors which forced some untimely giveaways. The opponent made it tough for them and continued to score while the Warriors fought to keep up. Will Sink lead the team with 11 points, Bilderback added 10 points and 10 rebounds and McMahon and Shaw each had strong games adding 9 points each in the loss. The final score was 54-43. Coach Boone said of his team that he was "proud of the way we fought back despite the loss." They play again on Monday, December 20th at the Christmas Tournament held at St. David's School.

JV Boys basketball played Thales on Wednesday, December 15th at home taking on the Rolesville team in another tough on court fight. The team started strong with scrappy defense and selfless offense putting points up on the board early. Thales kept the fight tight but being ahead late, the Warriors, held on with the help of their high scorers, Will Sink, who put up 22 and Layton Bilderback who contributed 15 points and matched it with an impressive 15 rebounds. The team came out victorious with a final score of 53-51. "This is the kind of game we might have lost earlier in the season", said Coach Anthony Boone, "but we are learning from earlier close games and were able to close this one our with great play." The boys play again, Friday, December 17th at Cary Academy before heading on Christmas break. Come support our Warriors if you can!

The JV Boys basketball team traveled to Wilmington on Friday, December 3rd to play Cape Fear Academy in their fifth game of the season. They took to the court and got off to a slow start allowing Cape Fear to post strings of points without answers. But after a small half-time deficit and encouragement in the break, the team turned around their performance to battle with the opponent and gain steam through the third and fourth quarter. The strong finish lead them to their first victory of the season with a final score of 41-20 in their away game this past weekend. Freshman Will Sink lead the team with 19 points and the group contributed some "really great defense" said Coach Boone.
The boys took on their next opponent, Freedom Christian Academy, at home on Tuesday December 7th with a sparse crowd and a talented opponent facing them. After playing so well in Wilmington, the team was disappointed to come out without the same energy they left on the court over the weekend. They started with the same slow beginning as their last competition but never had the chance to catch up to an overwhelming and advanced offense from Freedom Christian. Without their normal energy they put themselves in a big hole that they never got a chance to climb out of. The loss ended with a final score of 44-70. The Warriors will be back at it on December 10th at home in a Christmas Sweater themed game on Friday. Please come out to support our Warriors if you can!
The JV Boys Basketball team hit the court again after a long but restful Thanksgiving break when they played an away match at Wake Christian Academy against the Bulldogs. They took their second tight loss in overtime this season which hits hard as a stinging loss but speaks volumes to the effort, relentless competitive spirit and grit the team has. The team should "feel proud of their work" said Coach Anthony Boone who mentioned he can't wait to see them back on the court after this tight game. Sink led the team in scoring putting up 15 points and Chesson, in his first game back off the injury reserve, gave the team a huge boost with 11 points. Crowder lead the team with impressive defense effort and took 11 rebounds off the boards. Stickney was a big contribution on defense with his energy and the team stayed scrappy through the end. The Warriors take on Cape Fear Academy today, December 1st, at 4pm in another of a string of away matches on the calendar. Let's Go Warriors!
The JV Boys took on Ravenscroft on Tuesday, November 23rd in tough back and forth game that was hard fought by our Warriors. Their opponent was seasoned and kept the pressure on St. David's. Though the game didn't fall our way the team is seeing a lot of improvement with each game and practice and promises better competitions to come. Sophomore Layton Bliderback led us with 10 points and 13 rebounds. Davis Crowder, another sophomore put up 9 points and Freshman Will Sink posted 7. "We played really good defense but had too many turnovers. Once we clean that up I feel like we're gonna turn a corner," said Coach Boone about his team. They will return after Thanksgiving break to resume their competition schedule in an away game at Wake Christian Academy on Tuesday, November 30th at 4pm.
The JV Boys Basketball team took on Trinity Academy on Friday, November 19th in a packed home crowd who were cheering on their Warriors in a Beach theme for the crowd. Their energy helped the Warriors stay neck and neck against a strong opponent in the Tigers. The boys showed great improvement from their last game just two days prior and the their efforts showed on the scoreboard. With a tight game the team went back and forth and closed the regular time with a tie. In overtime the Warriors stayed strong in both defense and offense and closed out the game in a close 36-39 loss. Will Sink and Davis Crowder lead the team in points posting 12 and 11 points respectively. Coach Boone said of his team that he was "proud of their efforts and they look forward to getting back on the court for more competition again soon." The Warriors play Ravenscroft on Tuesday November 23rd in an away game. Come support the team if you can!