RALEIGH – Raleigh Charter netted three goals in the second half Thursday night en route to a 4-1 victory against East Bladen in the second round of the N.C. High School Athletic Association 2A boys’ soccer playoffs.
The teams played to a 1-all draw in the first half with East Bladen’s goal scored by Ishaq Algozy before the Phoenix pulled away in the second half.
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Raleigh Charter had 18 shots on goal compared to 10 for the Eagles.
Raleigh Charter (11-6-3) advances to a second round match Tuesday at second-seeded Franklin Academy (17-2-3). The Phoenix lost to Franklin Academy 1-0 and tied the Patriots 2-all during the Diamond Nine Conference regular season.
East Bladen ended its season with a 14-7-4 record and placed second in the Carolina Conference regular season and tournament.
Thursday’s loss was the third straight season the Eagles have been eliminated in the second round. The previous two seasons Hobbton went on to win the Eastern Regional championship.
MIDDLE SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL
In Whiteville, Tar Heel (1-6) won its first match this season, defeating Elizabethtown (1-4) in three sets. The Cougars won the first set 25-23, but the Panthers rallied to win the next two sets 25-16, 15-8. Whiteville Central defeated both Bladen County teams, beating Tar Heel 25-10, 25-10 and Elizabethtown 25-4, 25-15.
In Bladenboro, the Bulldogs (4-4) lost to Nakina 25-17, 25-14 and to Williams Township 25-18, 25-20. Williams Township beat Nakina in the other match.
MIDDLE SCHOOL FOOTBALL
In Tabor City, South Columbus posted a 34-16 victory against West Bladen in the Knights’ first game this season.
In Whiteville, the Hornets defeated East Bladen 26-6. Dyson Moore scored the touchdown for the Eagles (1-1).
RECREATION VOLLEYBALL
In Elizabethtown, the four matches played at King Street Gym went the full three sets with the Typhoons, Jaguars, Flyers and Shockers winning.
RECREATION FOOTBALL
At Bladen County Park, the Wolfpack and Bulldogs won in 7-9-year-old flag games and the Bulldogs and Gators triumphed in 5-6-year-old flag games.
THURSDAY, NOV 6
HIGH SCHOOL
NCHSAA Boys’ Soccer Playoffs
Raleigh Charter 4, East Bladen 1
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Football
South Columbus 34, West Bladen 16
Whiteville 26, East Bladen 6
Volleyball
At Bladenboro
Nakina 2, Bladenboro 0 (25-17, 25-14)
Williams Township 2, Bladenboro 0 (25-18, 25-20)
At Whiteville
Tar Heel 2, Elizabethtown 1 (23-25, 25-16, 15-8)
Whiteville 2, Tar Heel 0 (25-10, 25-10)
Whiteville 2, Elizabethtown 0 (25-4, 25-15)
RECREATION
5-6-Year-Old Flag Football
Bulldogs 24, Tarheels 20
Gators 18, Tigers 13
7-9-Year-Old Flag Football
Wolfpack 20, Volunteers 12
Bulldogs 25, Crimson Tide 6
8-9-Year-Old Volleyball
Typhoons 2, Cyclones 1 (27-26, 16-25, 15-11)
10-11-Year-Old Volleyball
Jaguars 2, Mustangs 1 (19-25, 25-17, 15-11)
12-14-Year-Old Volleyball
Flyers 2, Flames 1 (26-24, 21-25, 15-11)
Shockers 2, Thunder 1 (19-25, 25-20, 15-12)
FRIDAY, NOV. 7
HIGH SCHOOL
Football
West Bladen at South Columbus, 7 p.m.
SATURDAY, NOV. 8
RECREATION
5-6-Year-Old Flag Football at McLean Park, Bladenboro
Patriots vs. Panthers, 9 a.m.
7-8-Year-Old Flag Football at McLean Park, Bladenboro
Falcons vs. Commanders, 10:15 a.m.
9-10-Year-Old Flag Football at McLean Park, Bladenboro
Colts vs. Dolphins, 9 a.m.
Steelers vs. Colts, 11:30 a.m.
]]>ELIZABETHTOWN – It’s that time of month again when the new Elizabethtown program organized through Cape Fear Bladen County Medical Associates will for the second straight month, hold their “Walk-With-A-Doc,” at Wallace Leinwand Park in Elizabethtown from noon- 1 p.m.
Those interested in walking and talking with the local medical community can join the team Friday, Nov. 7.
If you have ever felt rushed or at arm’s length from the medical community, you are not alone.
With the medical profession going the way of internet doctors, home medical emergency kits, and busy medical offices with short visits, Bladen Medical Associates has grafted in a more intimate medical experience, adopting the nonprofit “Walk with a Doc” program.
Walk with a Doc is an international nonprofit organization started by Dr. David Sabgir, a cardiologist in Columbus, Ohio. In 2005 Dr. Sabgir invited 100 patients and community members to go for a walk with him in a local park. Since that successful day, the movement has spread around the globe and now hundreds of communities are enjoying the countless benefits of walking with their health care providers on an ongoing basis.
That movement has come to Bladen County, brought by Dr. Olajumoke Ladapo who is a physician at Bladen Medical Associates in Elizabethtown and supported by Cape Fear Valley Bladen Hospital CEO Spencer Cummings and Jonas Woodruff Regional Director of Physician Practices at Cape Fear Valley Bladen County Hospital.
“Dr. Ladapo was concerned about healthy patients,” Woodruff said. “Not just seeing sick patients, but creating a program where she could walk with her patients prior to ever getting sick. So, she got acclimated to a program called ‘Walk with a Doc,” and she explained to me the program. I would like to do it and help by walking with patients. We have now officially started this program. Two weeks ago we did our first session and are excited as to where this program could go and how this program could affect the community in a positive way. Hopefully we can bring it to a place where we can do things like bring fresh fruit on the day that we’re there for those who don’t have access to that.”
With the onset of things like diabetes, high blood pressure and many other ailments, Woodruff, Cummings and Ladapo are hoping that with this program, the general health of the participants will be improved greatly.
“It’s one thing for her to treat you on the other side, but it’s another thing when she starts telling you to eat more green vegetables… but where?” he said. “Where do you go to get it?”
According to Ladapo, this is not only an opportunity for those who want more face time with their doctor, but a chance for other organizations to partner with the program to bring in food, ideas and tips for those who need to maintain a healthy regiment.
“This is not just for doctors,” Ladapo said. “It can also be for providers, nurses, health care students – or you have any interest in developing a healthy community. Others may want to sign up and have a franchise in their community.”
Ladapo reached out to the Dr. Sabgir and his nonprofit and expressed interest in bringing the program to Bladen County.
“I told him about the desire to have a franchise here for our clinic,” she said. “And that’s how it started. This program has been successful for over 20 years and I saw the benefits in it. This is truly an opportunity where the health care provider once a month or twice a month talks to some of their colleagues and you can organize your patients in the community outside of the hospital or the clinic and you have a walk to just enjoy outdoors – getting the benefit of exercise.”
Cape Fear Valley Bladen County Health has been a cutting-edge top of the line health care facility in a rural community with things such as their open MRI center, a helicopter on their own helipad and the reach to many other rural communities with clinics in Bladen County.
“It not only provides a closer proximity to the care providers, but it also brings the community together,” she said. “We could invite other health care providers or health services around the community to come and talk to the patients as well.”
And the good news is that no insurance is required.
Mark your calendars for the first Friday of each month to be a part of this amazing and brave new program. The WWAD group has an email newsletter for weekly health tips, laughs and international WWAD updates. You can text WWAD to 22828 or visit walkwithadoc.org/newsletter. You can also find them on your social media @walkwithadoc.
Bladen Medical Associates will be holding their next Walk with a Doc at Leinwand Park – 803 West King Street in Elizabethtown, Nov. 7. The event will begin at noon and run until 1:15.
People of all ages, fitness levels and backgrounds are welcome to these free, ongoing events. After a brief health discussion from a health care provider, participants will spend the rest of the time enjoying a healthy walk at their own pace. They are encouraged to ask health questions and socialize in a fun, relaxed setting.
“Keeping health care local has been a priority since Cape Fear Valley Health and Bladen County Hospital joined forces in 2012,” Charles Ray Peterson, Bladen County Commissioner and Bladen County Hospital advisory member posted in a recent Cape Fear Valley Bladen Hospital packet. “Bladen County sought a partner to keep health care local and Cape Fear Valley Health knew it was important for our community to have a place close by when care is needed. The goal has always been to keep health care here. Over the past 12 years, we expanded our services, opened additional clinics, and upgraded equipment to ensure that Bladen County residents do not have to travel far to receive the care they need. As our community continues to grow, so does the need for increasing access to health care. Bladen County Hospital Foundation is on a mission to continue making a lasting impact in Bladen County. As we look to the future, we invite you to grow and blossom with us.”
“Walk with a Doc is a program really close to my heart, as a family medicine doctor,” Ladapo said. “It gives me the chance to hang out with my patients, their friends, their families outside of the confines of the hospital or clinic. Join me as we can walk together, talk about your health and how it could be improved – give you advice.”
Dr. Olajumoke Ladapo is a primary care physician committed to delivering compassionate, comprehensive health care to patients and families. She offers both acute and long-term care, while emphasizing preventive wellness and continuity of care. Known for her warm and attentive manner, Dr. Ladapo takes time to listen and build trusting, collaborative relationships with each patient. Her goal is to ensure individuals feel empowered, informed, and supported at every step of their health journey.
“Dr. Sabgir’s example teaches us that we, too, have the potential to bring good health to millions of people by building a prevention-based society… That’s what our country needs. And that’s what I hope we can create together.” Dr. Vivek Murthy, U.S. Surgeon General
]]>BLADEN COUNTY - We are honoring our local veterans on Veterans Day this next week.
Veterans Day is a U.S. federal holiday observed on on Nov. 11 to honor American veterans for their service. Originally Armistice Day in 1919 to commemorate the end of World War I, the name was changed in 1954 to honor all American veterans of all wars. The day is marked with ceremonies, such as a wreath-laying at the Tomb of the Unknowns, and local parades and events.
Veterans Day is always on Nov. 11 regardless of the day of the week. Come out and support our service members who sacrificed for our freedoms.
Paul R. Brown building - 1360 MLK Drive - Elizabethtown
** Monday, November 10th at 11 a.m.
West Bladen High School - 1600 NC-410 Hwy, Bladenboro
** Monday, November 10th at 10 a.m.
DAV Free Hotdogs & Hamburgers
** Tuesday, November 11th starting at 10 a.m. until gone;
DAV House 502 S Cypress Street, ElizabethtownVFW Poppy Drive
** Saturday, November 8th
]]>ELIZABETHTOWN – Ishaq Algozy felt confident going into East Bladen’s first round match Tuesday night against Roxboro Community in the first round of the N.C. High School Athletic Association 2A boys’ soccer playoffs.
After all, the Bulldogs had only one victory during the regular season and were seeded 23rd in the East.
The sophomore midfielder made sure the Eagles weren’t looking past their playoff opponent.
Algozy scored twice in the first 17 minutes as East Bladen (14-6-4) gained control early in a 6-0 victory on its home pitch.
Master sports schedule | Standings
“We thought we were going to beat them,” Algozy said, “but, then, we don’t always want to judge a book by its cover because you never know. They might not have a good record, but they can still be good. I think we did good. We played hard at first when we started off.”
East Bladen, the No. 10 seed, is scheduled to play at No. 7 Raleigh Charter (10-6-3) on Thursday at 6 p.m. Raleigh Charter received a first-round bye. The match will be played on Field 1 at Pleasant Park, 3400 Pleasant Plains Road in Apex.
“Any time you get a win in the playoffs, it’s a good day,” East Bladen coach Jay Raynor said. “Did we play our best? No, not for 80 minutes. We jumped all over them early and, unfortunately, kind of played down a little bit.
“Roxboro Community didn’t quit. They, for sure, played 80 minutes,” Raynor said. “We had some uncharacteristic play, but played well enough to get the job done 6-0.”
East Bladen pounded 15 shots on goal with six finding the net and had a dozen corner kicks.
Algozy opened the scoring for the Eagles when he stole the ball and ripped a shot past the keeper from about 25 yards out five minutes into play.
East Bladen’s second goal came when Davion Lewis’ throw-in from the deep left glanced off the Roxboro Community keeper’s hand and landed in the net.
The Eagles increased their lead to 4-0 in a three minute span less than halfway through the first half. Miguel Ventura scored off a rebound at the 14 minute mark and Algozy converted a penalty kick three minutes later when Roxboro Community was called for a hand ball inside the box.
Android Garcia capped the first half scoring from about 10 yards out at the 29 minute mark.
The Eagles’ lone goal in the second half was scored by Landyn Scott off a rebound of a shot on goal by Damian Alonzo-Sanchez.
Raleigh Charter is in the same Diamond Nine Conference as Roxboro Community and defeated the Mustangs 6-0 and 4-0 this season. The Phoenix finished fifth in league play.
]]>ROBBINS – North Moore scored the final two goals Tuesday night and beat West Bladen 5-3 in the opening round of the N.C. High School Athletic Association 3A boys’ soccer playoffs.
The East’s 13th-seeded Mustangs (7-7-1) are scheduled to play at No. 4 Midway (14-6-1) in the second round Thursday.
West Bladen, the No. 20 seed, ended its season under first-year head coach Brett Jackson with a 6-11-1 record. The Knights won three of their final four regular season matches.
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North Moore’s Rafael Romero scored from 25 yards out off a direct kick within the first three minutes that gave the Mustangs an early 1-0 advantage, then added another midway through the first half.
West Bladen answered with a pair of tallies in a five minute span to tie it at 2-all. The first goal at the 23 minute mark was scored by Kevin Sebastian off a pass from Levi Velasco in tight after a scramble following a corner kick. The second goal came from Jonah Bryan, who took a pass from Alejandro Lopez just inside the left of the box and booted past the North Moore keeper.
North Moore regained the lead midway through the second half, but the Knights struck less than a minute later when Jonathan Ortiz blasted a kick into the top right corner of the goal from about 35 yards out that made it 3-all.
However, North Moore scored again about a minute later for a 4-3 lead with 20 minutes remaining, then sealed it with a goal with five minutes left to play.
None of the four Southeastern Conference teams won playoff matches Tuesday. Along with West Bladen’s defeat, Whiteville lost to James Kenan 4-1 in class 3A, Red Springs was shut out by Bunn 1-0 in 4A and South Brunswick fell to Croatan 4-0 in 5A.
RECREATION
In youth football at Bladen County Park, the Buffaloes beat the Ducks 13-6 in 10-12-year old tackle football and the Hurricanes remained unbeaten with a 20-6 triumph against the Wolfpack in 7-9-year-old flag football.
In youth volleyball at King Street Gym in Elizabethtown, the Waves, Huskies, Shockers and Thunder were victorious.
TUESDAY, NOV. 4
HIGH SCHOOL
NCHSAA Boys’ Soccer Playoffs
East Bladen 6, Roxboro Community 0
North Moore 5, West Bladen 3
RECREATION
5-6-Year-Old Flag Football
Tigers vs. Bulldogs
Tarheels vs. Gators
7-9-Year-Old Flag Football
Hurricanes 20, Wolfpack 6
10-12-Year-Old Tackle Football
Buffaloes 13, Ducks 6
8-9-Year-Old Volleyball
Waves 2, Hurricanes 0 (25-23, 25-19)
10-11-Year-Old Volleyball
Huskies 2, Wildcats 1 (21-25, 25-22, 15-11)
12-14-Year-Old Volleyball
Shockers 2, Storm 1 (9-25, 25-19, 15-13)
Thunder 2, Flyers 0 (25-22, 25-13)
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 5
No games scheduled
THURSDAY, NOV 6
HIGH SCHOOL
NCHSAA Boys’ Soccer Playoffs
East Bladen at Raleigh Charter
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Football
East Bladen at Whiteville, 6 p.m.
West Bladen at South Columbus, 6 p.m.
Volleyball
At Bladenboro, 4 p.m.: Bladenboro vs. Nakina, Nakina vs. Williams Township, Bladenboro vs. Williams Township
At Whiteville, 4 p.m.: Tar Heel vs. Whiteville, Tar Heel vs. Elizabethtown, Elizabethtown vs. Whiteville
RECREATION
5-6-Year-Old Flag Football at Bladen County Park
Bulldogs vs. Tarheels, 6 p.m.
Gators vs. Tigers, 7 p.m.
7-9-Year-Old Flag Football at Bladen County Park
Wolfpack vs. Volunteers, 6 p.m.
Crimson Tide vs. Bulldogs, 7 p.m.
8-9-Year-Old Volleyball at King Street Gym, Elizabethtown
Cyclones vs. Typhoons, 5:45 p.m.
10-11-Year-Old Volleyball at King Street Gym, Elizabethtown
Mustangs vs. Jaguars, 6:30 p.m.
12-14-Year-Old Volleyball at King Street Gym, Elizabethtown
Flames vs. Flyers, 7:15 p.m.
Thunder vs. Shockers, 8 p.m.
]]>11/4/2025 Unofficial Municipal Election Results - Bladen put forth by the North Carolina State Board of Elections
https://er.ncsbe.gov/?election_dt=11/04/2025&county_id=9&office=ALL&contest=0
TOWN OF BLADENBORO MAYOR (VOTE FOR 1)
Precincts Reported: 2 of 2
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NAME ON BALLOT PARTY BALLOT COUNT PERCENT
David Hales 108 92.31%
Write-In (Miscellaneous) 9 7.69%
TOWN OF BLADENBORO TOWN COMMISSIONER (VOTE FOR 3)
Precincts Reported: 2 of 2
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NAME ON BALLOT PARTY BALLOT COUNT PERCENT
Jeff Atkinson 94 28.57%
Cris Harrelson 87 26.44%
Gregory Sykes 86 26.14%
Joey Todd 60 18.24%
Write-In (Miscellaneous) 2 0.61%
TOWN OF BLADENBORO TOWN COMMISSIONER (UNEXPIRED) (VOTE FOR 1)
Precincts Reported: 2 of 2
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NAME ON BALLOT PARTY BALLOT COUNT PERCENT
Brett R. Jackson 99 95.19%
Write-In (Miscellaneous) 5 4.81%
TOWN OF CLARKTON TOWN COMMISSIONER (VOTE FOR 2)
Precincts Reported: 1 of 1
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NAME ON BALLOT PARTY BALLOT COUNT PERCENT
Write-In (Miscellaneous) 53 42.06%
Troy Mitchell 41 32.54%
Stephen Hester 32 25.40%
TOWN OF DUBLIN MAYOR (VOTE FOR 1)
Precincts Reported: 1 of 1
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NAME ON BALLOT PARTY BALLOT COUNT PERCENT
Horace Wyatt 15 100.00%
Write-In (Miscellaneous) 0 0.00%
TOWN OF DUBLIN TOWN COMMISSIONER (VOTE FOR 1)
Precincts Reported: 1 of 1
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NAME ON BALLOT PARTY BALLOT COUNT PERCENT
Richard Sibbett 15 100.00%
Write-In (Miscellaneous) 0 0.00%
TOWN OF EAST ARCADIA TOWN COMMISSIONER (VOTE FOR 2)
Precincts Reported: 1 of 1
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NAME ON BALLOT PARTY BALLOT COUNT PERCENT
Pamela Lacewell Graham 42 38.89%
Lillian L. Graham 40 37.04%
Write-In (Miscellaneous) 26 24.07%
TOWN OF ELIZABETHTOWN COUNCIL MEMBER (VOTE FOR 3)
Precincts Reported: 2 of 2
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NAME ON BALLOT PARTY BALLOT COUNT PERCENT
Paula H. Greene 458 27.51%
Rufus Lloyd 328 19.70%
Robert (Bobby) Kinlaw 320 19.22%
Herman Lewis 303 18.20%
Brenda Clark 212 12.73%
Penny Johnson 41 2.46%
Write-In (Miscellaneous) 3 0.18%
TOWN OF ELIZABETHTOWN COUNCIL MEMBER (UNEXPIRED) (VOTE FOR 1)
Precincts Reported: 2 of 2
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NAME ON BALLOT PARTY BALLOT COUNT PERCENT
Bruce Dickerson 438 74.62%
Robert Hester 149 25.38%
Write-In (Miscellaneous) 0 0.00%
TOWN OF TAR HEEL MAYOR (VOTE FOR 1)
Precincts Reported: 1 of 1
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NAME ON BALLOT PARTY BALLOT COUNT PERCENT
Sam Allen 15 100.00%
Write-In (Miscellaneous) 0 0.00%
TOWN OF TAR HEEL TOWN COMMISSIONER (VOTE FOR 3)
Precincts Reported: 1 of 1
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NAME ON BALLOT PARTY BALLOT COUNT PERCENT
Derek J. Druzak 15 37.50%
Steve Dowless 14 35.00%
Write-In (Miscellaneous) 11 27.50%
TOWN OF WHITE LAKE TOWN COMMISSIONER (VOTE FOR 3)
Precincts Reported: 1 of 1
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NAME ON BALLOT PARTY BALLOT COUNT PERCENT
Richard (Sling) Shaw 172 26.58%
James (Bo) Barefoot 163 25.19%
Tim Blount 159 24.57%
Paul A. Evans 147 22.72%
Write-In (Miscellaneous) 6 0.93%
]]>DUBLIN - Just in time for the holiday season, Bladen Community College invites you to join its Culinary Arts Department for a Friendsgiving Feast Workshop.
The workshop is a festive, hands-on cooking experience designed to teach you how to prepare delicious, crowd pleasing dishes perfect for any holiday gathering. The workshop will be held in the Culinary Arts Kitchen in BCC’s Booker T. Washington Center, located at 66 Booker T. Washington School Rd., Clarkton, North Carolina, Nov. 13 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm.
Space is limited to just 8 participants to ensure a personalized experience, with plenty of time for one-on-one instruction, questions, and conversation with the chef. The registration deadline is Tuesday, Nov. 11.
Participants will create a complete holiday-inspired menu, including: A quick and beautiful appetizer, an easy yet impressive side dish, a savory and satisfying main course, a seasonal dessert-in-a-jar to take home.
Each student will receive recipe cards, hands-on cooking instruction, and tastings of all the dishes prepared, along with a complimentary glass of spiced apple cider. These pre-prepared, easy-to-prep recipes are ideal for potlucks, family dinners, and holiday parties, all designed to help make your celebrations both simpler and more delicious.
For more information or to register, contact Karen Rideout at 910-879-5630 or [email protected].
To make this holiday season memorable, join with BCC for a Friendsgiving feast that’s sure to impress.
]]>Expecting friends for brunch and don’t want to be in front of the stove all morning?
What better way than to have a breakfast item that you can just throw into the oven. This is something you prepare the night before and I have to tell you, not only is this something delicious served hot for breakfast, but it can also be used as a dessert when chilled so make sure to save any left-overs!
Here is your shopping list:
1. 2 Cups Fresh (or frozen) blueberries (Best with Fresh Berries)
2. 8 large eggs
3. ½ Tsp Cinnamon (and more to sprinkle on top)
4. ½ Cup Sugar
5. 2 tsp vanilla extract
6. 1 loaf brioche Bread (cut into cubes)
7. ½ Cup heavy cream
8. 2 Cups whole milk
9. 2 pinches of salt
10. 2 Tbsp melted butter
11. Powdered sugar, maple syrup, vanilla syrup, whipped cream or blueberry compote to serve.
Butter a 9 x 13 dish generously with cold butter. Add half of the cubed bread and evenly spread out. Add the blueberries on top and evenly spread out. In the same manner, add the rest of the cubed bread and then the blueberries.
In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar until fully incorporated. Add: Milk, cream, cinnamon and salt. Pour the custard over the bread mixture and press gently with a spatula to ensure all bread pieces are soaked. Drizzle the milted butter on top and sprinkle with cinnamon. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least three hours or overnight for best results.
The next Day:
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Remove the dish from the refrigerator while the oven is heating. When ready to bake, cover the dish tightly with foil (and do not remove the plastic wrap as this will ensure a creamier texture and will keep the bread from drying out). Bake covered for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and plastic wrap and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes until the top browns. Remove from the oven and let it cool for about 5-10 minutes (this will be hot!). Dust with confectioner’s sugar. Best served with any of the following: Maple Syrup, Vanilla Syrup, Blueberry Compote or Whipped Cream.
Note: Can’t find Blueberries? You may want to experiment with other fresh fruits such as Strawberries, Raspberries or Blackberries.
]]>TARHEEL - A celebration to remember is coming back to town!
Fans of Whoville, get ready — the Who-Village is returning to Tar Heel, North Carolina, for another season of festive fun and holiday cheer. Join the “who-group” Nov 29,and Saturday, Dec. 20 2025, from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. for a magical evening filled with joy, laughter and community spirit.
This year’s event will feature beloved characters like The Grinch and Santa Claus, along with:
· Free admission for all guests
· Train rides for children
· A Letters to Santa station
· Delicious hot cocoa, popcorn and s’mores
· Photo opportunities with The Grinch
Location: 704 Chicken Foot Road, Tar Heel, NC 28392
Special daytime hours will also be available for daycares and preschool classes to visit and enjoy the Who-Village experience also you can eat breakfast with the grinch.
For toy donations, volunteer opportunities or more information, please contact Ms. Vanessa McNeill at [email protected] or visit lifeofgivinginc.org.
Let’s make this holiday season one to remember — see you in Whoville!
]]>ELIZABETHTOWN – Khloey Smith and Ronnae McLean combined for 18 service points Monday as Clarkton School of Discovery swept Elizabethtown 25-18, 25-14 in a middle school volleyball match inside Samuel C. Boger Gymnasium.
Clarkton improved to 2-2 while Elizabethtown is 1-2.
In Cerro Gordo, Tar Heel (0-5) dropped a pair of middle school volleyball matches. West Columbus topped the Panthers 25-4, 25-15 and Williams Township claimed a 25-16, 25-13 victory.
Master sports schedule | Standings
RECREATION
At King Street Gym in Elizabethtown, the Waves, Wildcats, Huskies and Storm won in two-set sweeps in Bladen County Recreation Department youth volleyball matches.
MONDAY, NOV. 3
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Volleyball
At West Columbus
West Columbus 2, Tar Heel 0 (25-4, 25-15)
Williams Township 2, Tar Heel 0 (25-16, 25-13)
At Elizabethtown
Clarkton 2, Elizabethtown 0 (25-18, 25-14)
RECREATION
8-9-Year-Old Volleyball
Waves 2, Cyclones 0 (25-21, 25-20)
10-11-Year-Old Volleyball
Wildcats 2, Jaguars 0 (25-17, 25-7)
Huskies 2, Mustangs 0 (25-17, 25-17)
12-14-Year-Old Volleyball
Storm 2, Flames 0 (25-13, 25-10)
TUESDAY, NOV. 4
HIGH SCHOOL
NCHSAA Boys’ Soccer Playoffs
Roxboro Community at East Bladen, 6 p.m.
West Bladen at North Moore, 6 p.m.
RECREATION
5-6-Year-Old Flag Football at Bladen County Park
Tigers vs. Bulldogs, 6 p.m.
Tarheels vs. Gators, 7 p.m.
7-9-Year-Old Flag Football at Bladen County Park
Hurricanes vs. Wolfpack, 6 p.m.
10-12-Year-Old Tackle Football at Bladen County Park
Buffaloes vs. Ducks, 7 p.m.
8-9-Year-Old Volleyball at King Street Gym, Elizabethtown
Waves vs. Hurricanes, 5:45 p.m.
10-11-Year-Old Volleyball at King Street Gym, Elizabethtown
Wildcats vs. Huskies, 6:30 p.m.
12-14-Year-Old Volleyball at King Street Gym, Elizabethtown
Shockers vs. Storm, 7:15 p.m.
Flyers vs. Thunder, 8 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 5
No games scheduled
]]>The East Bladen and West Bladen football and boys’ soccer teams qualified for the N.C. High School Athletic Association playoffs, according to pairings released Sunday afternoon.
Both West Bladen teams will travel for first-round games while both East Bladen teams will play at home for their first games. The East Bladen football has a bye in the first round.
Master sports schedule | Standings
The East Bladen boys’ soccer team (13-6-4) received the No. 10 seed out of 24 East teams and is scheduled to host No. 23 Roxboro Community (1-15-2) on Tuesday in the 2A playoffs.
The 20th-seeded West Bladen boys’ soccer team (6-10-1) is set to play at No. 13 North Moore (6-7-1) on Tuesday in the 3A East playoffs.
In football, West Bladen (2-8), seeded No. 23, is set to play at Southeastern Conference rival and No. 10 seed South Columbus (6-4) on Friday in the 3A East playoffs.
The East Bladen football team (7-3) is the No. 4 seed in the 2A East bracket and will play Nov. 14 at Lenon Fisher Stadium against the winner between No. 13 Northwest Halifax (4-6) and No. 20 Union (2-8).
This is the first year of the NCHSAA’s eight-classification tournaments. Most of the classes are 48-team brackets split into 24-team East and West regions based on location and longitude. The top eight seeds received first-round byes in full 48-team brackets. In 2A football, the top 11 teams in the East received first-round byes.
The East Bladen boys’ soccer team reached the championship match of the Carolina Conference tournament last Friday, losing to two-time defending 1A East champion Hobbton 4-1. The Eagles also finished second to Hobbton in the regular season standings.
Sophomore Ishaq Algozy led East Bladen with 30 goals and 29 assists during the season. He had a school-tying record six goals Oct. 20 in a 7-0 win against Lakewood. Jayce Hatcher scored 19 goals. Keeper Fox Sutton had a 2.2 goals against average.
The Eagles have gone 7-2-1 in their last 10 games with the two losses coming against Hobbton. East Bladen has outscored its opponents 70-45 this season.
Roxboro Community’s lone victory came Sept. 10 against Neuse Charter 3-1. The Bulldogs tied Neuse Charter and Person. The team has been outscored 104-17.
The West Bladen boys’ soccer squad placed fourth in a competitive Southeastern Conference. Class 5A South Brunswick won with a 6-2 record, 4A Red Springs and 3A Whiteville went 5-3 and 3A West Bladen finished 4-4 in league play.
Offensively, the Knights are led by Alejandro Lopez Sandoval and Jonah Bryan. West Bladen scored 33 goals and allowed 37.
West Bladen opened with three losses and a tie and a four-match losing streak midway through the season left it with a 3-9-1 record. The Knights won three of their last four matches.
North Moore lost four of its last five regular season matches and has been outscored 57-46 this season.
The West Bladen football team lost its five Southeastern Conference games, but battled league tri-champion South Columbus on even terms Oct. 24 before losing 34-25. The Knights led 19-14 midway through the third quarter before South Columbus scored three touchdowns in the fourth quarter.
South Columbus beat Whiteville 22-15 on Halloween night to share the Southeastern title with Whiteville and South Brunswick with 4-1 records. The Stallions are coached by former West Bladen coach and Bladenboro High graduate Russell Dove.
West Bladen’s offense relied on the running of Sincere McKinley, who had 745 rushing yards, and Ahmarie White, who had 698 yards rushing and 12 touchdowns. Isaiah Robinson led the defense with 69 tackles, Justin Spaulding had 56 and McKinley had 52 tackles and a pair of interceptions. Keon Whittington had four pass interceptions.
With a first round bye and having its regular season bye on the final week East Bladen will be off three weeks before playing its second round contest against either Union or Northwest Halifax.
The Eagles won their final three games by a combined 114-6 score after losing twice by a combined five points over four days in early October.
Sophomore Jaden Lewis has led the East Bladen rushing attack with 1,205 yards and 14 touchdowns. Senior Dashon Campbell had 973 yards and ran for 13 touchdowns during the regular season. Defensively, Bradley Townsend had 75 tackles and Julius Battle had 65 tackles and 4.5 sacks. Lewis had three interceptions.
]]>Here is the Bladen County sports schedule for Nov. 3-8. Schedule is subject to change.
MONDAY, NOV. 3
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Volleyball
At West Columbus, 4 p.m.: Tar Heel vs. West Columbus, Tar Heel vs. Williams Township, Williams Township vs. West Columbus.
At Elizabethtown, 4 p.m.: Clarkton vs. Elizabethtown
RECREATION
8-9-Year-Old Volleyball at King Street Gym, Elizabethtown
Waves vs. Cyclones, 5:45 p.m.
10-11-Year-Old Volleyball at King Street Gym, Elizabethtown
Jaguars vs. Wildcats, 6:30 p.m.
Mustangs vs. Huskies, 7:15 p.m.
12-14-Year-Old Volleyball at King Street Gym, Elizabethtown
Storm vs. Flames, 8 p.m.
TUESDAY, NOV. 4
HIGH SCHOOL
NCHSAA Boys’ Soccer Playoffs
Roxboro Community at East Bladen
West Bladen at North Moore
RECREATION
5-6-Year-Old Flag Football at Bladen County Park
Tigers vs. Bulldogs, 6 p.m.
Tarheels vs. Gators, 7 p.m.
7-9-Year-Old Flag Football at Bladen County Park
Hurricanes vs. Wolfpack, 6 p.m.
10-12-Year-Old Tackle Football at Bladen County Park
Buffaloes vs. Ducks, 7 p.m.
8-9-Year-Old Volleyball at King Street Gym, Elizabethtown
Waves vs. Hurricanes, 5:45 p.m.
10-11-Year-Old Volleyball at King Street Gym, Elizabethtown
Wildcats vs. Huskies, 6:30 p.m.
12-14-Year-Old Volleyball at King Street Gym, Elizabethtown
Shockers vs. Storm, 7:15 p.m.
Flyers vs. Thunder, 8 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 5
No games scheduled
THURSDAY, NOV 6
HIGH SCHOOL
NCHSAA Boys’ Soccer Playoffs
East Bladen
West Bladen
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Football
East Bladen at Whiteville, 6 p.m.
West Bladen at South Columbus, 6 p.m.
Volleyball
At Bladenboro, 4 p.m.: Bladenboro vs. Nakina, Nakina vs. Williams Township, Bladenboro vs. Williams Township
At Whiteville, 4 p.m.: Tar Heel vs. Whiteville, Tar Heel vs. Elizabethtown, Elizabethtown vs. Whiteville
RECREATION
5-6-Year-Old Flag Football at Bladen County Park
Bulldogs vs. Tarheels, 6 p.m.
Gators vs. Tigers, 7 p.m.
7-9-Year-Old Flag Football at Bladen County Park
Wolfpack vs. Volunteers, 6 p.m.
Crimson Tide vs. Bulldogs, 7 p.m.
8-9-Year-Old Volleyball at King Street Gym, Elizabethtown
Cyclones vs. Typhoons, 5:45 p.m.
10-11-Year-Old Volleyball at King Street Gym, Elizabethtown
Mustangs vs. Jaguars, 6:30 p.m.
Mustangs vs. Huskies, 7:15 p.m.
12-14-Year-Old Volleyball at King Street Gym, Elizabethtown
Flames vs. Flyers, 7:15 p.m.
Thunder vs. Shockers, 8 p.m.
FRIDAY, NOV. 7
HIGH SCHOOL
NCHSAA Football Playoffs
West Bladen at South Columbus
SATURDAY, NOV. 8
RECREATION
5-6-Year-Old Flag Football at McLean Park, Bladenboro
Patriots vs. Panthers, 9 a.m.
7-8-Year-Old Flag Football at McLean Park, Bladenboro
Falcons vs. Commanders, 10:15 a.m.
9-10-Year-Old Flag Football at McLean Park, Bladenboro
Colts vs. Dolphins, 9 a.m.
Steelers vs. Colts, 11:30 a.m.
]]>SALEMBURG – The East Bladen boys’ soccer team was hoping for a treat on a Halloween afternoon. Instead, it was Hobbton that provided the tricks.
The two-time defending N.C. High School Athletic Association 1A runners-up defeated the Eagles 4-1 Friday to win the Carolina Conference tournament championship played on James E. Lewis Field at Lakewood High School.
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The top-seeded Wildcats (12-8-1) controlled field position through much of the match, used a pair of own goals by second-seeded East Bladen (13-6-4) and got goals from Ricardo Diaz and Daniel Espino to take home the trophy. The Eagles also had a goal disallowed when the ball went out of bounds before Ishaq Algozy passed to Miguel Ventura for a shot that ended in the back of the net.
“When you’ve got that type of championship mindset and culture, you believe,” East Bladen coach Jay Raynor said about Hobbton. “We see it, we think it, but, sometimes when we make some mistakes, we stop believing. That’s the hump that we’ve got to get over.”
Hobbton eliminated the Eagles in the second round of the state 1A playoffs the past two seasons. East Bladen played the Wildcats to a 2-all draw in September and lost to Hobbton 6-1 in a rematch later this season.
East Bladen’s lone goal came with a minute remaining when Tyler Eason dribbled toward the left corner and passed to Andrio Garcia, who kicked it in.
“I thought we came out strong and we finished strong,” Raynor said. “We talked to them about character when we went down 4-0. It was about finishing, playing until the whistle … and just not quitting or just not giving up and just believing.”
Both teams will advance to the NCHSAA 2A playoffs. Pairings are expected to be announced Sunday with first-round games scheduled Tuesday. The top eight seeds in the East will receive a first-round bye. Seeds nine through 16 will host first-round games.
“Hopefully, we’ll be hosting a first-round game and just try to make a run,” Raynor said. “Soccer is a sport that in just a few moments you can be ahead and then be behind pretty quickly. We just want to put our best foot forward, generate our own luck and just go compete and play hard.”
Hobbton’s two first half scores came on East Bladen own goals. The first came in the game’s 18th minute when the keeper inadvertently carried the ball over the goal line. In the 34th minute, Hobbton’s Jose Rivas stole a pass, shot toward the goal and it bounced off an East Bladen defender and into the net.
After East Bladen’s disallowed goal in the 54th minute, Hobbton made it 4-0 in a five-minute span to seal the win and the tournament championship.
East Bladen advanced to the finals with a 2-1 double overtime win against Union on Thursday. Hobbton defeated Lakewood 4-1 in the other semifinal.
]]>SOUTHPORT – Amerius Revels ran for three touchdowns and Jayden Daniels connected on a pair of long scoring passes Friday night lifting South Brunswick to a 35-7 victory over West Bladen in a season-ending Southeastern Conference football game.
The Knights (2-8, 0-5 Southeastern) got on the board in the fourth quarter on Sincere McKinley’s 50-yard touchdown run followed by Jonah Bryan’s extra-point kick.
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South Brunswick (7-3, 4-1 Southeastern) scored all of its points in the first half which resulted in the second half being played with a running clock.
Revels scored on runs of 4 and 13 yards in the first quarter, then capped the Cougars’ scoring with a 7-yard run with 3:04 remaining in the second quarter. Daniels, who finished 12 of 15 passing for 254 yards, threw to Edward Young on a play that covered 97 yards in the first quarter, then combined with Corben Farrow on a 75-yard pass in the second quarter for touchdowns. Collin Peattie was 5-for-5 in extra-point kicks.
Ahmarie White ran 15 times for 119 yards to lead the West Bladen offense. Defensively, Omarion Brown had 11 tackles, McKinley had seven tackles and Demarie Gayle had six tackles.
Both teams await Sunday’s 48-team N.C. High School Athletic Association playoff pairings. West Bladen was ranked No. 44 in class 3A prior to Friday’s game. South Brunswick, a class 5A school, was ranked No. 29 prior to Friday’s game.
Even though West Bladen lost Friday’s game, the Knights’ Rating Percentage Index (RPI) may rise from its .35065 prior to the game since RPI takes into account opponents’ winning percentage.
]]>KERNERSVILLE – East Bladen’s Aliah Jacobs placed 68th out of 141 runners Friday in the N.C. High School Athletic Association 2A cross country championship meet at Ivey Redmon Sports Complex.
The freshman covered the 5,000 meters in 23 minutes, 42.37 seconds. South Stanly’s Kenadie Baker, also a freshman, won the 2A girls’ individual championship in 18:17.44, beating Swain County’s Annie Lewis by 11 seconds.
Christ the King Catholic School won the team championship with 84 points followed by Community School of Davidson and Cherokee.
Jacobs qualified for the state championship meet by finishing among the top seven individual runners not on the top six teams in the 2A Central Regional on Oct. 24 at Redmon Sports Complex. She ran 23:30.02 and finished 27th out off 77 runners in the regional.
In the 2A boys’ championship race, Bishop McGuinness won the team led by by individual champion Drew Pacholke, who ran 16:09.73.
]]>So close, yet so far.
The right foot of a freshman kicker proved costly in the quest for perfection.
Connor Calvert’s 50-yard field goal on the final play gave Wake Forest a 13-12 win Saturday against SMU. While the Deacons rightfully celebrated, the result made for a 14-1 week in the football predictions.
Alas, this too, shall pass.
The season record going into the final week of picks is 109-32 for 77.3%. Let’s finish strong!
South Brunswick 35, West Bladen 19 – The Knights are in a win-win situation, although they would prefer the win occur on the field.
If West Bladen wins on the field, it’s a certainty it will be among the top 48 class 3A teams for playoff seeding. If South Brunswick wins, it will help West Bladen’s Rating Percentage Index since it would be a loss to a class 5A team that would finish with a 7-3 record and should guarantee the currently No. 43 Knights a spot in the postseason.
Whiteville 28, South Columbus 18 – The Wolfpack is playing for the outright Southeastern Conference title. If South Columbus wins and South Brunswick beats West Bladen, then there will be a three-way for the top spot. Whiteville has won the past six meetings.
Red Springs 20, Fairmont 12 – A great Robeson County rivalry to end the regular season.
Hobbton 21, North Duplin 15 – The Carolina Conference championship is on the line with Hobbton aiming for its seventh straight win and a perfect league record. This one should be tight.
Lakewood 40, East Columbus 14 – The Leopards snap their two-game losing streak that knocked them out of the Carolina Conference race.
West Columbus 35, Union 12 – The Vikings end the regular season with consecutive victories.
North Carolina 24, Syracuse 21 – May be going out on a limb or completely falling out of the tree, but the Tar Heels get their first ACC win in the Bill Belichick era.
Clemson 27, Duke 24 – Can the Blue Devils actually win in Death Valley? Sure. Will they? No.
Georgia Tech 32, N.C. State 20 – Rumors are swirling that the Wolfpack head coach will be gone at the end of his 13th season. Can N.C. State “win one for the Doeren” like Notre Dame won “one for the Gipper” in a 12-6 upset of Army in 1928.
Florida State 20, Wake Forest 13 – Surely the Seminoles can’t remain winless in the ACC, can they? Well, can they? This game may be tighter than you would have imagined before the start of the season.
UNC Pembroke 35, Barton 17 – The Braves officially can lock up a spot in the Conference Carolinas championship game.
Fayetteville State 27, Johnson C. Smith 20 – A win gives the Broncos a berth in the CIAA championship, but it won’t be easy against a Johnson C. Smith squad that’s also in the running for the title game.
N.C. Wesleyan 28, Methodist 14 – This has been an entertaining series over the years with the Monarchs winning 11 of the last 20, but the Battling Bishops have the better team this season.
East Carolina 38, Temple 30 – A win keeps the Pirates near the top of the American Conference standings.
Green Bay 31, Carolina 10 – The Panthers already have exceeded expectations with four wins. Win No. 5 will have to wait for another week.
]]>SALEMBURG – Ishaq Algozy scored in the second overtime and Fox Sutton made seven saves Thursday as East Bladen outlasted Union 2-1 to advance to the Carolina Conference boys’ soccer championship match.
The second-seeded Eagles (13-5-4) are scheduled to play top-seeded Hobbton (11-8-1) in the title match Friday at 4 p.m. at Lakewood High School. Hobbton beat Lakewood 4-1 in the other semifinal match.
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East Bladen tied the two-time defending N.C. High School Athletic Association East Regional champions 2-2 on Sept. 10 and lost to the Wildcats 6-1 on Oct. 6.
Algozy, a sophomore who has 30 goals this season, scored in the first half that gave East Bladen a 1-0 lead. Union tied it in the second half. Neither side scored in the first overtime. Freshman Miguel Ventura assisted on one of Algozy’s goals.
JV football: South Brunswick 26, West Bladen 8
In Bladenboro, Isaiah Lloyd scored a touchdown and added the 2-point conversion for West Bladen in its final game. The Knights finished with a 2-6 record.
Middle school football: East Bladen 22, East Columbus 8
In Clarkton, Dyson Moore scored two touchdowns and Khalil Moore had a score as the Eagles opened their season with a victory at Harold Ingram Field. East Bladen is a combination of players from Clarkton School of Discovery and Elizabethtown Middle.
Middle school volleyball: Bladenboro splits
In Tabor City, the Bulldogs (4-2) defeated Tabor City 25-12, 25-16 and lost to Williams Township 25-22, 25-19.
Recreation football
At County Park, the Tigers and Giants were winners in the 5-6-year-old flag league and the Bulldogs and Wolfpack claimed wins in the 7-9-year-old flag league.
Recreation volleyball
In Elizabethtown, the Typhoons, Huskies, Shockers and Storm posted victories on the opening night of the Bladen County Recreation Department’s leagues at King Street Gym.
THURSDAY, OCT. 30
HIGH SCHOOL
Boys’ Soccer
Carolina Conference tournament at Lakewood
Semifinal: East Bladen 2, Union 1
JV Football
South Brunswick 26, West Bladen 8
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Football
East Bladen 22, East Columbus 8
West Bladen at West Columbus, postponed
Volleyball
At Tabor City
Williams Township 2, Bladenboro 0 (25-22, 25-19)
Bladenboro 2, Tabor City 0 (25-12, 25-16)
RECREATION
5-6-Year-Old Flag Football
Tigers 32, Tarheels 18
Gators 30, Bulldogs 12
7-9-Year-Old Flag Football
Bulldogs 18, Volunteers 12
Wolfpack 24, Crimson Tide 8
Youth Volleyball
Typhoons 2, Hurricanes 1 (25-16, 18-25, 15-13)
Huskies 2, Jaguars 0 (25-15, 25-9)
Shockers 2, Flyers 1 (22-25, 25-22, 15-11)
Storm 2, Thunder 0 (25-22, 25-15)
FRIDAY, OCT. 31
HIGH SCHOOL
Football
West Bladen at South Brunswick, 7 p.m.
Boys’ Soccer
Carolina Conference tournament at Lakewood
Championship: East Bladen vs. Hobbton, 4 p.m.
Cross Country
NCHSAA 2A girls’ championship, Ivey Redmon Sports Complex, Kernersville, 3 p.m.
SATURDAY, NOV. 1
RECREATION
5-6-Year-Old Flag Football at McLean Park, Bladenboro
Patriots vs. Panthers, 9 a.m.
7-8-Year-Old Flag Football at McLean Park, Bladenboro
Falcons vs. Commanders, 10:15 a.m.
9-10-Year-Old Flag Football at McLean Park, Bladenboro
Steelers vs. Colts, 9 a.m.
Dolphins vs. Steelers, 11:30 a.m.
]]>The Carolina Conference boys’ soccer semifinal matches scheduled Wednesday again were postponed because of wet playing conditions. The matches also were postponed Tuesday
The semifinals on Thursday and championship match on Friday will be played at Lakewood High School in Salemburg.
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No. 2 seeded East Bladen (12-5-4) is matched against No. 3 Union (12-7-2) at 6 p.m. in one semifinal. No. 4 Lakewood (8-11-1) is set to host top-seeded Hobbton (10-8-1) in the other semifinal. The championship match is scheduled Friday at 4 p.m.
The N.C. High School Athletic Association is expected to release playoff pairings Sunday. East Bladen will be in the 2A classification and West Bladen (6-10-1) will be in the 3A classification. First-round games are scheduled Tuesday, Nov. 4
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 29
HIGH SCHOOL
Boys’ Soccer
Carolina Conference tournament
Semifinal: East Bladen vs. Union, postponed
THURSDAY, OCT. 30
HIGH SCHOOL
Boys’ Soccer
Carolina Conference tournament at Lakewood
Semifinal: East Bladen vs. Union, 6 p.m.
JV Football
South Brunswick at West Bladen, 6 p.m.
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Football
East Columbus vs. East Bladen at Clarkton School of Discovery, 6 p.m.
West Bladen at West Columbus, 6 p.m.
Volleyball
At Tabor City, 4 p.m.: Tabor City vs. Williams Township, Bladenboro vs. Williams Township, Bladenboro vs. Tabor City
RECREATION
5-6-Year-Old Flag Football at Bladen County Park
Tigers vs. Tarheels, 6 p.m.
Bulldogs vs. Gators, 7 p.m.
7-9-Year-Old Flag Football at Bladen County Park
Volunteers vs. Bulldogs, 6 p.m.
Crimson Tide vs. Wolfpack, 7 p.m.
FRIDAY, OCT. 31
HIGH SCHOOL
Football
West Bladen at South Brunswick, 7 p.m.
Boys’ Soccer
Carolina Conference tournament at Lakewood
Championship, 4 p.m.
Cross Country
NCHSAA 2A girls’ championship, Ivey Redmon Sports Complex, Kernersville, 3 p.m.
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