Thursday night featured a packed slate across Bladen County. West Bladen volleyball kept its momentum rolling, East Bladen varsity picked up another important win, and the Knights’ soccer team faced one of its toughest nights on the road.

Bladen County high school soccer brought energy, drama, and quality play to Wednesday evening, with both East and West Bladen squads showing grit in tightly contested matches against proven postseason opponents.

Tuesday night delivered a thrilling slate of middle school action across Bladen County, highlighted by the continued dominance of Bladenboro’s girls soccer program. The streak, now stretching back to 2022, marks 21 straight wins.

Wins, Shutouts, and Streaks Headline Monday Night in Bladen County Monday evening was a strong showing for Bladen County athletics. From middle school soccer dominance to varsity-level statement wins and competitive matchups, the night delivered results that spoke to both progress and momentum. Here’s a full breakdown of Monday’s highlights across the county.

Wins across the board. That’s the story from Thursday night in Bladen County. West Bladen boys soccer pulled out a gritty win to close out a grueling three-game stretch. East Bladen soccer responded to Tuesday’s setback with a 9-goal outburst. Meanwhile, East Bladen volleyball notched its first varsity win of the season, and the JV team kept the momentum going with a straight-sets sweep of their own.

The Morning After…and on time today, too. With a full slate of games across Bladen County, we’ve got everything from volleyball sweeps

It’s been a long 24 hours of volleyball serves, soccer goals, and cross-county competition — but that’s what makes days like this worth it. Welcome to The Morning After… in the Evening, where we round up all the action from around the county and deliver it straight to you, no matter how packed the schedule (or how late the coffee kicked in). Let’s dive in.

Why “The Morning After”? When Thursday evenings (and many others evenings) get packed with volleyball, football, and middle school matchups, it makes sense to bring everything together in one place. Rather than flooding the site with separate articles, The Morning After gives you a snapshot of all the action across Bladen County, from JV rivalries to rising middle school talent. Let’s dive in.

Rivalry games are never short on drama, and Tuesday night at West Bladen High School was no exception. In a tightly contested matchup, the East Bladen Eagles held off a late charge from the West Bladen Knights to secure a 2-1 victory in front of an energetic crowd. The win moves East Bladen to 1-2-2 on the season, giving the Eagles some momentum as they prepare to travel to Whiteville on Tuesday.

In a classic rivalry matchup filled with heart, hustle, and just a little bit of heartbreak, East Bladen and West Bladen boys soccer teams played to a hard-fought 0-0 draw Thursday evening on East Bladen’s home turf. While the scoreboard may have remained untouched, the match was anything but uneventful. Both teams traded momentum swings throughout the night, and each had its fair share of close calls. East Bladen nearly broke through when a we

West Bladen’s boys soccer team opened their 2025 season Tuesday evening at home in Bladenboro, dropping a close 2-1 contest to visiting North Brunswick. The Knights showed plenty of fight in their first outing of the year, creating chances and matching the Scorpions in stretches of the match. Jonathan Ortiz found the back of the net for West Bladen, finishing off a setup from Alejandro Lopez to give the Knights an offensive spark. Goalkeeper Dylan Hernandez kept hi

In sweltering August heat and humidity, East Bladen’s boys soccer team opened their season Tuesday night with an encouraging 3-3 draw at Hoke County. It was a night of early fireworks, hard lessons, and gritty resilience for a squad blending young talent with returning experience. The Eagles jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first half thanks to Tevin McClean, who found the net twice in the span of 14 minutes. His first came in the 16th minute off a well-placed feed from Jay

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.

In a season already filled with highlights, Wednesday night added another memorable chapter for East Bladen girls soccer. The Lady Eagles defeated South Columbus 7-1 in non-conference play, improving to 14-1-2 overall and 11-1 in the Waccamaw Conference. But beyond the dominant win on the field, the night was marked by a major milestone for Head Coach Jay Raynor, who earned his 200th career win in NCHSAA girls soccer.

The East Bladen girls soccer team continued their impressive season Wednesday night with a 2-0 win over Midway in non-conference play. The Eagles improved to 13-1-2 on the season and maintained their strong 10-1 record in Waccamaw Conference competition.

In a challenging non-conference matchup Monday night, East Bladen’s girls soccer team showed their resilience, rallying from a two-goal deficit to earn a hard-fought 2-2 tie against Hoke County. The Lady Eagles, who now stand at 12-1-2 overall and remain 10-1 in Waccamaw Conference play, faced early adversity. Hoke County opened the scoring in the 20th minute and later benefited from an unfortunate own goal by East Bladen, putting the visitors in a 2-0 hole.

The East Bladen girls soccer team turned in two commanding performances this week, defeating Whiteville by identical 9-0 scores on both Monday and Wednesday in Waccamaw Conference action. The Lady Eagles improved to 12-1-1 overall and now hold a 10-1 mark in conference play, showcasing the kind of sharp teamwork and finishing touch that has defined their season.

East Bladen’s girls soccer team continued their strong run in Waccamaw Conference play, notching a 9-0 win over West Columbus Wednesday night to improve to 10-1-1 overall and 8-1 in conference action.

The Emereau Charter School girls soccer team showed grit and determination in a hard-fought 3-2 loss against Midway on Wednesday evening.