LAURINBURG —The Lady Scots volleyball team breezed past the opening round of the playoffs, sweeping the Olympic Trojans on Saturday, Oct. 18, to advance to the second round.

LAURINBURG — Scotland improves to a 6-2 record, boasting a three-game winning streak after defeating the Purnell Swett Rams. Following their strong performance, three Scotland High football players were named Farm Bureau Players of the Game for their impressive showings.

LAURINBURG — The Fighting Scots rushed for a team-high 434 yards behind a career night from freshman running back Michael McLean, who rushed for 150 yards and four touchdowns. The formidable rushing duo of McLean and senior Tyjurian White powered the Scots to a decisive 63-32 victory over the Purnell Swett Rams on Friday, Oct. 17, extending their winning streak to three in a row.

LAURINBURG — Here is a Scotland High School Sports Update from Oct.14 to Oct.15.

LAURINBURG — The playoff bracket is set, and the Lady Scots Volleyball team is slated to make its playoff debut on Saturday, Oct. 18, at 12 p.m. at Scotland High School against the Olympic Trojans in the first round.

PEMBROKE — The University of North Carolina at Pembroke hosted its first-ever Southeastern Additive Manufacturing Initiative (SAMI) Expo last week, bringing together students, faculty and industry leaders from across the region for a day of hands-on learning, networking and innovation in 3D printing and additive manufacturing.

LAURINBURG — It’s Week 7 in the NFL, and what a weird season, am I right? At this point, we don’t know whether a team is for real or not. But one thing is for certain: You either love your fantasy team, or you wish this season could hurry and pass. As I always say, this is a weekly breakdown for fantasy owners who are looking to make a splash over the course of the NFL season.