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The Rockets' Dawson Thibodeau attempts to pin McMichael's Nathan Collins in the 2020 Mid-State Conference Wrestling Tournament, held Saturday, Feb. 1 at Eastern Alamance High School. Thibodeau looks to finish his Person High School career on a strong note in the 2020-2021 season.
Thibodeau hopes to continue wrestling after high school
For a kid who started wrestling in eighth grade at Southern Middle School, Dawson Thibodeau has had quite the career. more
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2020 sports banquet will go virtual
Even without school, athletes from the 2019-2020 school year are still being recognized for their hard work. more
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The RCS Bulldogs get ready to re-take the field in their March 2 season opener at Northern Durham. RCS returns 13 players to next year's team.
Stops and starts hurt lacrosse rebuilding effort
In the past three years, Roxboro Community School played one full lacrosse season – in 2019.In 2018, RCS had no lacrosse.“Two factors – one of it was a lack of interest, my class … more
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Lunsford recalls time at the helm of Rocket football
In his 18 years with Person High School football, Mark Lunsford coached a number of state playoff teams.“I started as an assistant in 1989,” said Lunsford, who coached with John Lacy … more
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Madison Dunkley prepares to send the ball over the net in a 2019 Rocket volleyball match. Dunkley first picked up a volleyball at age eight, playing travel for one season before choosing to focus solely on high school.
Mom and Dad coach Madison Dunkley to success
Jennifer and Will Dunkley put a ball in Madison’s hands from the time she could walk.“I coached her a couple years with another parent in soccer, then I coached her for a couple years in … more
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Roxboro Community School defender Dareck Luebbert moves the ball upfield in the Bulldogs' Mar. 2 contest at Northern Durham. Luebbert, a senior, signed on to play lacrosse at Mars Hill next year.
Luebbert continues lacrosse career at Mars Hill
Roxboro Community School senior Dareck Luebbert signed on to play lacrosse at Mars Hill University on Wednesday, Feb. 26“They reached out to me around January-February,” Luebbert said. … more
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Local race track operators hope they can get back to racing this summer.
Local tracks hope to drop the green flag this summer
As summer nears, racetracks are hopeful to start racing back up soon.“We’re not going to be able to race – July before we start,” said Orange County Speedway announcer Dennis … more
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Walking trails allow us to appreciate nature
Walking is a great way to clear the mind.On Monday afternoon, I went hiking around Mayo Lake Park. I met at the Environmental Education and Community Center with Park Ranger Jeffrey Street, who … more
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People who choose to hike the Red Tail Hawk Trail are treated to gorgeous views of Mayo Lake.
Walking trails bring visitors back to nature
Piedmont Community College and Mayo Lake Park are hot spots for walking trails in Person County.“Essentially what’s happened – there used to be a lot of different scouts that used … more
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Banners, such as the one of RCS baseball player Michael Clayton, line both sides of Madison Boulevard in Roxboro.
Boulevard banners celebrate spring sports seniors
  It’s not Christmas time, but city work crews were busy Monday putting new banners on light poles along Madison Boulevard.To recognize spring sports seniors at Roxboro Community … more
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The Huck Sansbury tennis courts are open to the public. Athletic supervisor Jennifer Dunkley asks particpants to observe proper social distancing rules.
Parks and Rec leaders waiting for restrictions to lift
North Carolina’s stay-at-home order continues to force Person County Parks and Rec to push back athletic program start dates.“Little league is pushed back until May 11,” said … more
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Person High School claims second straight Commissioners Cup
The accomplishments are piling up for Person High School athletics.On Thursday, April 23, the North Carolina High School Athletic Association announced Person as one of two 3A winners of the … more
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