One of East Bladen’s most decorated student-athletes is taking her talents to the collegiate level. Laila Smith, a multi-sport standout and key contributor in both basketball and track, has officially signed with Barton College, where she will compete in both basketball and track & field. Smith’s impact on the court was undeniable over her four years on the East Bladen varsity basketball team. From the moment she stepped on the floor as a freshman, she played like someone

​Kewone Maynor has always let his game speak for itself. A quiet leader with a relentless motor, the East Bladen stand The former three-sport All-Conference athlete from East Bladen High School has officially committed to continue his academic and athletic career at Alabama A&M University. The announcement came via his personal social media, where Lewis expressed his gratitude to God, family, coaches, and the A&M staff for believing in him. “The real work starts now,” h

From Elizabethtown to the NCAA Division I stage, Zamar Lewis’s journey is a testament to growth, grit, and faith. The former three-sport All-Conference athlete from East Bladen High School has officially committed to continue his academic and athletic career at Alabama A&M University. The announcement came via his personal social media, where Lewis expressed his gratitude to God, family, coaches, and the A&M staff for believing in him. “The real work starts now,” he wr

After a playoff run full of grit, growth, and big-time moments, East Bladen’s remarkable 2025 girls soccer season came to a close in a 5-4 heartbreaker against Wake Prep in the third round of the NCHSAA 1A East Playoffs. The Lady Eagles finish their season with an impressive 16-2-2 record, and while the scoreboard may not have tilted their way in the end, the impact left by this group — particularly the seniors — is far greater than a final score.

Weather delays, key injuries, and quick turnarounds would derail most teams. But for East Bladen’s girls soccer squad, those challenges have only brought them closer—and stronger. The Lady Eagles pushed through muddy conditions and back-to-back playoff matches within 24 hours this past week to secure wins over Rosewood (4-1) and Southern Wake Academy (4-0), improving to 16-1-2 overall and advancing to the third round of the NCHSAA 1A playoffs.