Tuesday, May 31, 2005
Key starters return as Snow Hill seeks third East crown since 2001
SNOW HILL -- Veteran Snow Hill American Legion coach James "Rabbit" Fulghum returns six regular starters to a Post 94 team that finished third in the Area One East South Division last season. Returning for Snow Hill are infielders John...Published: May 31, 2005 1:55 PM Full Story
Local sports
Scott provides key outing for Post 94 AHOSKIE -- Snow Hill's Jordan Scott went 3-for-4 with a home run, double and three RBI as Post 94 outlasted Ahoskie 7-6 in their American Legion opener on Tuesday. Hunter Chase added three...Published: May 31, 2005 1:55 PM Full Story
Barbecue dinner to benefit scholarship
MOUNT OLIVE -- Wayne County American Legion Post 11 members are holding a barbecue cookout June 5 in honor of former baseball standout Josh Brinkley, who tragically lost his life Oct. 15, 2003. Plates are $5 and will be served...Published: May 31, 2005 1:54 PM Full Story
Monday, May 30, 2005
2005 Wayne County Men's Amateur tee times
Here are the first- and second-round tee times for the annual Wayne County Men's Amateur, scheduled to begin play Friday. Sunday tee times may be obtained by phoning 580-4187 or visiting the www.wmcagolf.com Website after 9 p.m. Saturday. Round 1...Published: May 30, 2005 1:55 PM Full Story
Sunday, May 29, 2005
Wayne Country Day Athletic Awards
FALL SPORTS GIRL'S JV VOLLEYBALL Most Improved Bre Radford Coaches' Award Danielle Holland MCP Ellen Elmore GIRL'S VARSITY VOLLEYBALL Most Improved Whitney Nagle Coaches' Award Caroline Lewis MVP Offense Amanda Benton MVP Defense Heather Daughtery MVP Laura Ziemer CROSS COUNTRY...Published: May 29, 2005 2:09 AM Full Story
SC tennis
BURLINGTON -- Western domination. No eastern men's tennis team has been able to solve the enigma since the N.C. High School Athletic Association split Class 1-A and 2-A into separate dual-team championships. In fact, the western teams have yet to...Published: May 29, 2005 2:09 AM Full Story
Recreational fishing report
Courtesy N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries Northern District: Dare, Hyde, Currituck, & Beaufort Counties Charterboats: Lots of dolphin, lesser amounts of tuna caught offshore. Midrange charters are catching tautog, black sea Bass, and tilefish. Inshore charters are catching mostly bluefish...Published: May 29, 2005 2:09 AM Full Story
NL baseball
LAGRANGE -- Picture perfect. That's the best way to describe North Lenoir's 5-2 win over visiting Randleman. On a beautiful night, before a standing room only crowd in Wheat Swamp, Hawks' coach Jim Montague's club wrapped up the Class 2-A...Published: May 29, 2005 2:09 AM Full Story
MOC roundup
MOUNT OLIVE -- Mount Olive College head women's soccer coach Chris Shaw has signed four more student-athletes to National Letters-of-Intent, it was announced Wednesday. The signees bring this year's total to six, including two student-athletes who signed in February. Among...Published: May 29, 2005 2:09 AM Full Story
GC tennis
BURLINGTON -- Unlike last year's state-title tilt, the rematch between Class 2-A men's tennis powers Greene Central and Charlotte Catholic held little drama Saturday. Catholic dominated nearly every match and successfully defended its N.C. High School Athletic Association championship by...Published: May 29, 2005 2:08 AM Full Story
ECU baseball
HATTIESBURG, Miss. -- Back-to-back doubles in the seventh put Houston on top for good as the Cougars eliminated ECU from the 2005 C-USA Tournament with a 6-4 victory over the Pirates Friday afternoon at Pete Taylor Park. East Carolina drops...Published: May 29, 2005 2:08 AM Full Story
Friday, May 27, 2005
Hall makes school history, Rams win another East title
SNOW HILL -- Greene Central men's tennis standout Lin Hall never thought he'd have a chance of breaking the school record for career singles victories. 103 wins? You're kidding, right? Hall considered the feat, set by Allison Cobb, untouchable until...Published: May 27, 2005 1:47 PM Full Story
Falcon-eyed
News-Argus/Bobby Williams Charles B. Aycock catcher Kandace Burroughs looks to the dugout for a sign Thursday night during the N.C. High School Athletic Association playoffs. For more information see Return to Walnut Creek: C.B. Aycock advances past ECC 3-A...Published: May 27, 2005 1:47 PM Full Story
Return to Walnut Creek: C.B. Aycock advances past ECC 3-A foe
PIKEVILLE -- No surprise, Charles B. Aycock's Jenny Jackson and South Central's Jessie Odom -- with 31 wins between them this season -- staged a pitcher's duel most of Thursday night with a berth in the Class 3-A N.C. High...Published: May 27, 2005 1:47 PM Full Story
NCCSIA honors MOC's Nordan
MOUNT OLIVE -- Mount Olive College infielder Stephen Nordan was named to the 2005 NCCSIA All-State Baseball Team (College Division), as selected by members of the North Carolina Collegiate Sports Information Association. Nordan, a sophomore from Benson (Clayton High School),...Published: May 27, 2005 1:47 PM Full Story
North Lenoir softball team now 23-1 heading into Walnut Creek
LAGRANGE -- Scouting reports are hard to come by in the playoffs, regardless of the sport. But with a little help from an inside source, the North Lenoir softball team earned a return trip to the N.C. High School Athletic...Published: May 27, 2005 1:47 PM Full Story
Thursday, May 26, 2005
Old GOAT? Broncos sign Rice
DENVER -- The Greatest Of All Time wants to finish his career as a backup with the Denver Broncos. Jerry Rice, the NFL's career leading receiver, signed a one-year deal Wednesday with the Broncos, where he'll compete for a spot...Published: May 26, 2005 1:46 PM Full Story
Cavanaugh's walk-off homer lifts ECU
HATTIESBURG, Miss. -- Brian Cavanaugh hit a walk-off solo home run in the bottom of the ninth inning as East Carolina won in dramatic fashion over Houston, 6-5, in the first game of the 2005 Conference USA Baseball Tournament at...Published: May 26, 2005 1:46 PM Full Story
Wednesday, May 25, 2005
Spring Creek will play for Class 1-A dual-team title
FARMVILLE -- Spring Creek turned its third chance at a regional men's dual-team tennis title into gold Tuesday afternoon. Senior Ricky Galloway delivered a match-clinching forehand smash at the net and the Gators seized their first-ever N.C. High School Athletic...Published: May 25, 2005 1:47 PM Full Story
Bagley, Jaguars derail Princeton in third round
PRINCETON -- No late-inning rally. No return engagement in the N.C. High School Athletic Association Class 1-A finals. No season sweep of Farmville Central. Brad Bagley pitched a six-hitter, and Tommy Cobb and Jordan Corbett drove in two runs each...Published: May 25, 2005 1:46 PM Full Story
Golden Falcons advance into third round of NCHSAA softball playoffs
PIKEVILLE -- If it was experience for his youthful team that West Brunswick softball coach Joe Nobles was looking for in coming to its second-round N.C. High School Athletic Association Class 3-A matchup at C.B. Aycock yesterday afternoon, his wish...Published: May 25, 2005 1:46 PM Full Story
Saints' playoff run comes to end
WINTERVILLE -- Mere minutes removed from a 4-1 loss to South Central in the second round of the N.C. High School Athletic Association Class 3-A playoffs, a smile came to the face of Southern Wayne coach Brad Matthews. Sure, the...Published: May 25, 2005 1:46 PM Full Story
Prep sports: North Lenoir tennis team downs previously unbeaten Gray's Creek
HOPE MILLS -- North Lenoir prevailed in two of three doubles matches and upset previously unbeaten Gray's Creek 5-4 in their N.C. High School Athletic Association Class 2-A dual-team men's tennis semifinal Tuesday afternoon. The Hawks (17-3) advanced to Thursday's...Published: May 25, 2005 1:46 PM Full Story
Tuesday, May 24, 2005
Daily double: Rosewood introduces two new coaches
A hometown boy. A longtime assistant. Patience and loyalty have a way of paying off -- and two coaches hit the daily double at Rosewood High School on Monday afternoon. "Growing up, I always wanted to come back home. ......Published: May 24, 2005 2:13 PM Full Story
Playoff win serves as addition to Hawks' tradition
LAGRANGE -- Words just couldn't describe the importance of North Lenoir's eastern semifinal baseball contest against tradition-rich Whiteville. So, Hawks coach Jim Montague did the next best thing. He assembled his players behind their dugout. Silhouetted by a bright sun,...Published: May 24, 2005 2:13 PM Full Story
OPINION: Defining 'sports'
Watching Afleet Alex run the Preakness was something like watching Dante Bichette run the bases a few years back, although it turned out to be the most athletic thing that happened all weekend. But is horse racing a sport? The...Published: May 24, 2005 2:12 PM Full Story
Monday, May 23, 2005
Post 11 wins pair in Wilmington
WILMINGTON -- Two right-handed pitchers emerged victorious in their American Legion debut Sunday afternoon at Buck Hardee Field. Brandon Price, a sophomore at Charles B. Aycock, appeared in middle relief and helped Wayne County edge Sumter (S.C.) Post 15...Published: May 23, 2005 2:13 PM Full Story
Sunday, May 22, 2005
A long time coming: Saints earn first playoff win in 10 seasons
WINDSOR -- Southern Wayne pitcher Karen Thornton sat with her teammates and tossed the softball up in the air while listening to coach Brad Matthews' postgame speech Saturday afternoon. Thornton's eyes never the left the bright-yellow sphere scuffed with bat...Published: May 22, 2005 2:17 AM Full Story
Post 11's success relies on pitching
MOUNT OLIVE -- If pitching is a cornerstone to success, then Wayne County Post 11 just might build the foundation for another Area I East title this season. A solid nucleus returns, including two hurlers who fashioned perfect campaigns in...Published: May 22, 2005 2:17 AM Full Story
The gift that keeps giving: Princeton advances into Round 3
PRINCETON -- His birthday present arrived a day early, but that was just fine for Princeton High pitcher Dustin Myers. The Bulldogs' 4-3 win over visiting Topsail was not only exactly what he wanted, but also propelled his team into...Published: May 22, 2005 2:17 AM Full Story
2004-05 Goldsboro High Award Winners
Goldsboro High School 2004-05 Award Winners MALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR: JARRETT BRYANT FEMALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR: ASHELYN JAMES MALE SCHOLAR-ATHLETE: CLIFTON LAWSON FEMALE SCHOLAR-ATHLETE: ASHELYN JAMES * VARSITY FOOTBALL: MOST OUTSTANDING OFFENSIVE PLAYER: JARRETT BRYANT MOST VALUABLE PLAYER:...Published: May 22, 2005 2:16 AM Full Story
OPINION: Unlikely savior
One person in America can save open-wheel racing. It isn't IRL founder Tony George. Some would say he ruined it. And it isn't Roger Penske or Mario Andretti. Both men tried and failed to bring the feuding leagues back together....Published: May 22, 2005 2:15 AM Full Story
Friday, May 20, 2005
Whitfield enshrined in N.C. Hall of Fame
RALEIGH -- Until Thursday afternoon, local baseball legend George Whitfield had never visited the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame. He walked around the winding, exhibit in a third-floor corner of the N.C. Museum of Natural History in downtown Raleigh...Published: May 20, 2005 1:47 PM Full Story
Business-like Hawks advance as Worthington throws two-hit shutout
LAGRANGE -- Business as usual. North Lenoir opened defense of its Class 2-A eastern regional softball crown in convincing fashion Thursday evening. Senior right-hander Morgan Worthington tossed a complete-game one-hitter in a 6-0 conquest of Graham in the N.C. High...Published: May 20, 2005 1:47 PM Full Story
Win keeps ECU's NCAA hopes alive
GREENVILLE --Adam Witter's two-out RBI single in the bottom of the ninth scored Brian Cavanaugh from second as ECU won in dramatic fashion over Saint Louis Thursday, 8-7. The Pirates (33-21, 17-11) have now won six straight C-USA series openers...Published: May 20, 2005 1:47 PM Full Story
Marion Jones wants back in Europe
SAN FRANCISCO -- Marion Jones' attorney has asked track's world governing body and the U.S. Olympic Committee to help end a ban imposed on the three-time gold-medal winner by major European track meets. Rich Nichols, Jones' Dallas-based attorney, sent the...Published: May 20, 2005 1:47 PM Full Story
NHL, players hold 14-hour meeting in New York
NEW YORK -- The NHL and the players' association met for 14 hours Thursday in the longest bargaining session since the lockout began last September. Little progress was made, but there was good dialogue on many topics throughout the long...Published: May 20, 2005 1:47 PM Full Story
PREAKNESS PREVIEW: Besides speed, Afleet Alex has personality
BALTIMORE -- He's got four legs and eats hay, yet there are times when Afleet Alex acts more like a human than a horse. "I don't know if you guys can see it, but it's like there's a little person...Published: May 20, 2005 1:47 PM Full Story
MOC signs 8 men's soccer players
MOUNT OLIVE -- Mount Olive College head men's soccer coach Jerry Riggs has signed eight student-athletes to National Letters-of-Intent, it was announced Wednesday. All eight signees, including one junior college transfer, are from North Carolina. Five have played in at...Published: May 20, 2005 1:47 PM Full Story
IOC vice president resigns
LONDON -- Jailed IOC vice president Kim Un-yong resigned from the Olympic body Friday rather than face an expulsion vote in July, an Olympic source told The Associated Press. The 74-year-old Kim, currently serving a two-year prison term on embezzlement...Published: May 20, 2005 1:46 PM Full Story
Thursday, May 19, 2005
C.B. Aycock rolls in first-round matchup
PIKEVILLE -- Going into the Class 3-A N.C. High School Athletic Association playoffs, Charles B. Aycock coach David West emphasized aggressiveness at the plate during recent practices. Wednesday night at home against Erwin Triton, the extra focus paid off. The...Published: May 19, 2005 1:46 PM Full Story
Focused Falcons
News-Argus/Mitch Loeber C.B. Aycock baserunner Jasmine Dobbin (3) scores the Golden Falcons' first run Wednesday night during the opening round of the NCHSAA Class 3-A softball playoffs. C.B. Aycock defeated Erwin Triton and will face the winner between West...Published: May 19, 2005 1:46 PM Full Story
Wednesday, May 18, 2005
Hawks' inner fight pays off
SNOW HILL -- The self-confidence and inner fight North Lenoir's men's tennis has displayed at home this season continued Tuesday afternoon. The senior-laden Hawks controlled the singles matches and eliminated Fairmont 5-2 from the N.C. High School Athletic Association Class...Published: May 18, 2005 1:47 PM Full Story
NCHSAA Class 2-A dual-team playoffs
News-Argus/Mitch Loeber North Lenoir junior Alex Mills returns a ball Tuesday afternoon during the NCHSAA Class 2-A dual-team playoffs. The senior-laiden Hawks advanced with a win over Fairmount. For more information see Hawks' inner fight pays off....Published: May 18, 2005 1:47 PM Full Story
Southerland, Wilson Fike too much for Warriors
WILSON -- A career-high six walks? No problem for Wilson Fike staff ace Taylor Southerland. Eastern Wayne found itself in the wrong place at the wrong time -- and facing the wrong pitcher -- in the opening round of the...Published: May 18, 2005 1:47 PM Full Story
Princeton opens playoffs with win
PRINCETON -- The next time you see Princeton head baseball coach Bruce Proctor, he just might be sporting a beard. A razor could be the last thing on his mind after last night's 'close shave' against North Brunswick. While the...Published: May 18, 2005 1:46 PM Full Story
Demonized: E. Wayne soccer sent home
WILSON -- Wilson Fike freshman Sarah Sallenger posted a natural hat trick (three straight goals) as the Golden Demons turned a 1-0 halftime lead into a 7-1 win at home against Eastern Wayne in the third round of the...Published: May 18, 2005 1:46 PM Full Story
Refuse-to-lose Saints open playoffs
DUDLEY -- Two early-season comeback wins not only bolstered its confidence, but defined the character of the Southern Wayne softball team. Those one-run victories proved to veteran skipper Brad Matthews that he had a coachable squad. "These girls never quit,"...Published: May 18, 2005 1:46 PM Full Story
Hawks soar over 'mystery' opponent
LAGRANGE -- With little known about Swansboro, his team's opponent in the first round of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association state 2A playoffs, North Lenoir starting pitcher Stihl Sowers decided to create his own scouting report Tuesday. "I...Published: May 18, 2005 1:46 PM Full Story
OPINION: Love, Boston style
Women swoon over his hair and good looks. Men admire his talent and hustle. Children love his easygoing demeanor and approachability. By all accounts, Johnny Damon is basking in his charmed existence -- an emerging New England cult figure as...Published: May 18, 2005 1:46 PM Full Story
Prep Tennis
Gators topple Durham Arts DURHAM -- A new champion will be crowned in the N.C. High School Athletic Association Class 1-A eastern regional dual-team final scheduled for next Tuesday afternoon. Spring Creek made sure it would happen. The Gators prevailed...Published: May 18, 2005 1:46 PM Full Story
Tuesday, May 17, 2005
NCHSAA baseball playoffs begin tonight
Of the 12 public schools in the News-Argus coverage area, only three qualified for the N.C. High School Athletic Association playoffs. Of course, only seven postseason spots were up for grabs in the three conferences -- Eastern Carolina 3-A, Eastern...Published: May 17, 2005 1:46 PM Full Story
Hollywood ending: N. Lenoir claims EPC 2-A softball tourney crown
LAGRANGE -- A Hollywood screen writer couldn't have scripted a more-thrilling and gut-wrenching conclusion in Monday evening's Class 2-A Eastern Plains Conference softball tournament final. With the game-winning run on third base, North Lenoir shortstop Leslie Oliver didn't flinch when...Published: May 17, 2005 1:46 PM Full Story
MOC's Carter earns academic honor
MOUNT OLIVE -- Mount Olive College designated hitter Josh Carter has earned first team honors on the 2005 ESPN The Magazine Academic All-America All-District III baseball team (College Division), it was announced Monday. Carter is now eligible for Academic All-America...Published: May 17, 2005 1:46 PM Full Story
Monday, May 16, 2005
Preps roundup
Darden-Hall blister opposition EDENTON -- Greene Central's top-seeded tandem of Brent Darden-Lin Hall dropped just one game en route to seizing the N.C. High School Athletic Association Class 2-A eastern regional doubles title on the John A. Holmes courts. Darden-Hall...Published: May 16, 2005 1:46 PM Full Story
Sunday, May 15, 2005
EW's Collins claims two wins
GREENSBORO -- Eastern Wayne's Will Collins claimed first place Friday in the 1600 and 3200 at the Class 3-A N.C. High School Athletic Association Track and Field Championships as the standout distance runner captured his first state titles. The meet...Published: May 15, 2005 2:02 AM Full Story
Area players perform well at 1-A regional
Despite losses in Saturday afternoon's eastern regional men's tennis finals, fourth-year Spring Creek coach Robert Jones couldn't have been more pleased with his players' efforts. Neither Cliff Wilson nor the doubles of James Potts-Ricky Galloway folded when they faced critical...Published: May 15, 2005 2:02 AM Full Story
NL falls in second round
LAGRANGE -- Oh-for-3. Success has been limited for members of the Carolina/Eastern Plains women's soccer conference in the N.C. High School Athletic Association Classes 1-A/2-A playoffs this season. In fact, wins have been scarce since the latest league realignment four...Published: May 15, 2005 2:02 AM Full Story
Prep roundup
WILSON -- Charles B. Aycock's doubles combination of Danny Fairchild and Brandon Howard fell in three sets to Washington's Kevin Stancil and Ben Peele in the Class 3-A Eastern Regional doubles championship, 2-6, 6-2, 6-0. Still, Fairchild and Howard, along...Published: May 15, 2005 2:02 AM Full Story
Friday, May 13, 2005
Jackson tosses another no-hitter for CBA
PIKEVILLE -- A Senior Night celebration had an extended guest list Thursday evening at Charles B. Aycock. While Washington invaded the Falcons' Nest for a key, season-ending conference game, several folks from Southern Wayne were interested in the outcome as...Published: May 13, 2005 1:33 PM Full Story
SW softball clinches playoff berth
DUDLEY -- Some age-old, coaching advice went a long way for the Southern Wayne softball team in a 5-3, playoff-clinching win at home against West Craven. With a N.C. High School Athletic Association Class 3-A playoff berth on the...Published: May 13, 2005 1:32 PM Full Story
Langston signs with Guilford
The Rosewood High-Guilford College football pipeline continues. The Eagles' all-time leader in passing yardage and touchdown tosses, quarterback Danny Langston, has decided to take his game to Guilford College next fall. Langston will join former teammate Troy Smith, a Guilford...Published: May 13, 2005 1:32 PM Full Story
Prep roundup
PIKEVILLE -- Charles B. Aycock's Adam Williams struck out eight batters against two walks in four innings of work in his final outing as a Golden Falcon -- helping Aycock to an 11-3 win at home against Washington. The game...Published: May 13, 2005 1:32 PM Full Story
Thursday, May 12, 2005
The Champions
Photo submitted The Wayne Christian School men's golf team captured its first-ever N.C. Independent Schools Athletic Association Class 1-A championship Tuesday afternoon at the Fox Fire Golf and Country Club in Pinehurst. Members of the championship team, the first...Published: May 12, 2005 2:19 PM Full Story
EW tops Harnett Central
Eastern Wayne didn't bat an eyelash when Harnett Central punched in the first goal Wednesday evening. In fact, the Warriors' nerves seemed to disappear. After all, they've fallen behind 1-0 many times this season. Just like those previous occasions, Eastern...Published: May 12, 2005 2:19 PM Full Story
Eagles endure loss
After coming out flat in the first half against Franklinton in the first round of the Class 1-A/2-A N.C. High School Athletic Association playoffs, Rosewood picked up their offensive intensity in the second half -- outshooting the Red Rams 10-3...Published: May 12, 2005 2:18 PM Full Story
EW secures playoff berth
No motivation necessary last night in New Hope. Still smarting over their loss to Charles B. Aycock Tuesday, the Eastern Wayne baseball team came out and took care of business -- handling Kinston 11-1 in five innings. The win nails...Published: May 12, 2005 2:18 PM Full Story
Wayne Christian wins state golf title
PINEHURST -- The third time is the charm. Runner-up each of the past two seasons, the Wayne Christian men's golf team seized the ultimate prize Tuesday afternoon at Fox Fire Resort. Jonathan Greene finished third overall in individual play and...Published: May 12, 2005 2:17 PM Full Story
Humphrey named Region X player of the year
WINTERVILLE -- Following a stellar freshman season, Pitt Community College pitcher and North Lenoir graduate Hermia Humphrey was named the National Junior College Athletic Association's Region X Player of the Year. Humphrey spent time in the outfield and infield when...Published: May 12, 2005 2:17 PM Full Story
Prep roundup
SEVEN SPRINGS -- Spring Creek's Devin Graves went the distance on the mound, striking out six against one walk, as the Gators defeated North Johnston 6-5 to close the regular season on Tuesday. Spring Creek (6-14 overall) finished the season...Published: May 12, 2005 2:17 PM Full Story
NCHSAA track championships begin Friday
GREENSBORO -- Two area pole vaulters and one outstanding distance runner will compete for gold medals in the Classes 1-A and 3-A N.C. High School Athletic Association track and field championships. In 1-A, Rosewood's Olivia Neal enters as the mideast...Published: May 12, 2005 2:15 PM Full Story
Wednesday, May 11, 2005
CBA tightens ECC playoff race
Don't fill in that playoff bracket yet. Charles B. Aycock turned in an impressive performance -- offensively and defensively -- Tuesday evening against county rival Eastern Wayne and kept its postseason dream alive. Sophomore left-hander Grant Sasser scattered three hits...Published: May 11, 2005 2:07 PM Full Story
Princeton clinches outright Carolina title
For the second night in a row, Princeton found its stride at the plate in the late innings. On Tuesday night in front of a large crowd at rival Rosewood, the Bulldogs banged out four hits in a row in...Published: May 11, 2005 2:07 PM Full Story
S. Nash ousts Warriors
BAILEY -- The good ride ended quickly for Eastern Wayne in the N.C. High School Athletic Association Class 2-A men's dual-team tennis playoffs Tuesday afternoon. Battling nerves and committing uncharacteristic unforced errors proved crucial in a 6-0 loss at Southern...Published: May 11, 2005 2:07 PM Full Story
Soccer playoffs set to begin
Five area soccer teams will look to improve on solid regular-season performances when the N.C. High School Athletic Association playoffs begin Wednesday. Charles B. Aycock opened the Class 3-A playoffs on Tuesday at West Johnston and dropped a 2-1 decision...Published: May 11, 2005 2:06 PM Full Story
Prep roundup
Grubb tallies lone goal as Chargers upset No. 1 Greenfield WILSON -- Wayne Country Day's Christin Grubb scored midway through the first half on an assist from Mimi Bridgers as the Chargers upset Greenfield School 1-0 on the road on...Published: May 11, 2005 2:05 PM Full Story
What's happening
B.G. Darden Golf Classic The seventh annual B.G. Darden Golf Classic is scheduled for Thursday at the Goldsboro Municipal Golf Course with an 8 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. shotgun start. Format is four-man, captains choice. Cost is $300 for the...Published: May 11, 2005 2:04 PM Full Story
Tuesday, May 10, 2005
Clutch win
News-Argus/Kaye Nesbit Southern Wayne's Michael Steward lays down a bunt against Eastern Wayne. Eastern Wayne catcher Tyler Ham watches the bunt. For more information see Solid pitching and errorless defense lift Warriors to victory....Published: May 10, 2005 1:56 PM Full Story
Solid pitching and errorless defense lift Warriors to victory
DUDLEY -- Clutch. The single word goes a long way in describing Eastern Wayne's performance in all facets in a 3-1 win on Monday at rival Southern Wayne. The Warriors played errorless defense behind senior ace Jesse Lancaster, who turned...Published: May 10, 2005 1:56 PM Full Story
Barton next stop for Briggs
A pick-up game convinced Spenser Briggs he belonged on the Wilson Gymnasium court at Barton College. He missed a few shots and showed the nervousness of an incoming freshman, but he also enjoyed the teamwork displayed in the impromptu contest....Published: May 10, 2005 1:56 PM Full Story
Crowe gets going in playoff victory
Georgia Crowe kept on shooting. And shooting. And shooting. Unlucky throughout the second half of the season, the Wayne Country Day sophomore finally found some good fortune Monday afternoon. Crowe collected the hat trick -- three goals -- as the...Published: May 10, 2005 1:55 PM Full Story
Aycock clinches tie for title
PIKEVILLE -- An almost-perfect outing enabled Charles B. Aycock to clinch a tie for its third consecutive regular-season softball championship on Monday evening. Senior right-hander Jenny Jackson threw a no-hitter and faced just 21 batters in the Golden Falcons' 3-0...Published: May 10, 2005 1:55 PM Full Story
Falcons fall in key ECC contest
PIKEVILLE -- Could a team possibly be "too up" for a must-win game? That might have been the bane of the C.B. Aycock baseball team. Visiting South Central registered a convincing 11-2 thrashing of the Golden Falcons on Monday night....Published: May 10, 2005 1:54 PM Full Story
Prep roundup
Chargers claim historic playoff win AHOSKIE -- Wayne Country Day's Travis Davis yielded just three hits in seven innings of work -- striking out seven in the Chargers' 8-0 win at Ahoskie Ridecroft in the first round of the N.C....Published: May 10, 2005 1:54 PM Full Story
Monday, May 9, 2005
Local sports calendar
Monday, May 9 Prep soccer N.C. Independent Schools Athletic Association playoffs Class 1-A -- Community Christian at Wayne Country Day 4 p.m. Prep baseball South Central at C.B. Aycock 7 p.m. Tarboro High at Greene Central 7 p.m. Eastern Wayne...Published: May 9, 2005 1:58 PM Full Story
Sunday, May 8, 2005
Eagles soar in NCISAA playoffs
Less than 20 minutes after the game-ending strikeout, a van pulled up near the sign sitting in front of Wayne Christian School. Moments later, two people exited the van and composed a simple message -- "Congrats baseball." The two words...Published: May 8, 2005 2:13 AM Full Story
NHL makes new offer to players' association
NEW YORK -- The NHL made a new offer to the players' association during two days of negotiations in Toronto, but no headway was made toward ending the lockout. The sides met for 41/2 hours Friday on the heels of...Published: May 8, 2005 2:13 AM Full Story
Suns' Nash edges Shaq for MVP nod
Steve Nash of the Phoenix Suns has won the NBA's Most Valuable Player award, sources told The Associated Press on Friday. The award will be announced today, and the league office has been silent regarding any details of the announcement....Published: May 8, 2005 2:12 AM Full Story
Friday, May 6, 2005
No worries for playoff-bound Wayne Christian
Back-to-back losses in Class 1-A Carolina Christian Conference play left Wayne Christian varsity baseball coach Tim Brannan a little un-nerved. Okay. A little worried. But those concerns quickly vanished. The Eagles rededicated themselves to finishing out the season on a...Published: May 6, 2005 2:03 PM Full Story
Youth carries WCDS teams into playoffs
Young, but plays with heart. That's been the calling card for Wayne Country Day's varsity baseball and women's soccer teams this spring. The teams have had quality senior leadership, but the inexperienced youth has also been instrumental in their respective...Published: May 6, 2005 1:58 PM Full Story
Thursday, May 5, 2005
Historic day for E. Wayne tennis team
Concerned about her team's mental attitude after a tough season-ending loss against county rival Charles B. Aycock, veteran Eastern Wayne men's tennis coach Nancy Dawson got her answer early Wednesday afternoon. Focused and determined on the key points, the Warriors...Published: May 5, 2005 1:58 PM Full Story
Baddour does in Golden Falcons again
PIKEVILLE -- Eastern Wayne's Helen Baddour scored the game-winning goal against Charles B. Aycock for the second time this year as the Warriors closed out the regular season with a 2-1 win at the Golden Falcons' field on Wednesday. Baddour's...Published: May 5, 2005 1:58 PM Full Story
Prep Roundup
Gators' Wilson wins conference title SNOW HILL -- Spring Creek's Cliff Wilson defeated Greene Central's Chris Hardy 6-2, 6-0 to win the overall Classes 2-A Eastern Plains/1-A Carolina Conference tournament championship. Wilson's win was the first overall title by a...Published: May 5, 2005 1:57 PM Full Story
Wednesday, May 4, 2005
Court date: Lovelady-Wilson III set for today
SNOW HILL -- Despite waiting five-plus hours to play their one singles match Tuesday evening, the top-seeded players in the Class 1-A Carolina Conference are where they belong -- in the finals. Spring Creek junior Cliff Wilson and Rosewood senior...Published: May 4, 2005 2:03 PM Full Story
Mills, O'dell upend Greene Central duo
SNOW HILL -- No one had taken a court against Greene Central in doubles competition this season ... until Tuesday afternoon. North Lenoir's top-seeded tandem of Alex Mills-Jared O'dell labored through a few second-set mistakes to upend the Rams' Banks...Published: May 4, 2005 2:02 PM Full Story
Overman's arm overwhelming in Eagles' road win
KENLY -- Rosewood ace Dustin Overman has put together quite a senior season. The right-hander struck out 11 North Johnston hitters against one walk - boosting his mark to 7-2 on the season after the Eagles' 9-3 road win on...Published: May 4, 2005 2:02 PM Full Story
E. Wayne's Campbell signs with UNC-P
PEMBROKE -- UNC-Pembroke men's basketball coach Jason Tinsley has announced the signing of Eastern Wayne High School's Chris Campbell to a National Letter of Intent to compete for the Braves next season. "Chris gives us a good athlete that can...Published: May 4, 2005 2:01 PM Full Story
MOC duo completes second-round NCAA play
COLUMBUS, Ga. - Mount Olive College golfer Eric Royster is tied for 52nd out of 90 golfers and Mikael Moberg is tied for 66th after second round play at the Atlantic/Southeast Super Regional of the 2005 NCAA Division II Men's...Published: May 4, 2005 2:01 PM Full Story
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Warriors denied ECC 3-A tennis crown at C.B. Aycock PIKEVILLE -- The Charles B. Aycock men's tennis team prevailed in four tie-breaking matches and turned back Eastern Wayne 6-2 in their Class 3-A Eastern Carolina Conference regular-season finale Tuesday afternoon....Published: May 4, 2005 2:01 PM Full Story
Tuesday, May 3, 2005
Rosewood improves soccer playoff standing with draw
A tie was as good as a win for Rosewood's women's soccer team. Despite having their three game winning streak against North Johnston snapped after a hard-fought 2-2 tie at Branch Pope Field, the Eagles took the inside track to...Published: May 3, 2005 2:18 PM Full Story
Warriors move closer to ECC 3-A tennis title
One more. The No. 1 doubles of Jared Stone-Drew Ziccardi toiled through a mid- match slump and lifted Eastern Wayne to a 5-3 decision against West Carteret on the Wayne Community College courts Monday afternoon. The victory moved the Warriors...Published: May 3, 2005 2:17 PM Full Story
N. Johnston's McFadden joining MOC backcourt
KENLY -- The culmination of a freshman dream. The reward for four years of sweat and dedication. North Johnston guard Lakisha McFadden moved one step closer to her childhood dream of playing professional basketball Monday afternoon, signing to play at...Published: May 3, 2005 2:17 PM Full Story
PREP ROUNDUP: Pittman cards 79 to lead C.B. Aycock into second
MOREHEAD CITY -- Charles B. Aycock's Redding Pittman fired a team-leading 79 at the Class 3-A N.C. High School Athletic Association East Regional as the Golden Falcons took second overall with a 320 at Brandywine Bay. Pittman proved to be...Published: May 3, 2005 2:16 PM Full Story
MOC's Royster 29th at Division II championship
COLUMBUS, Ga. -- Mount Olive College golfer Eric Royster is tied for 29th out of 90 golfers and Mikael Moberg is tied for 39th after first round play at the Atlantic/Southeast Super Regional of the 2005 NCAA Division II men's...Published: May 3, 2005 2:14 PM Full Story
Monday, May 2, 2005
NCAA wait over for MOC golfers
MOUNT OLIVE -- For Mount Olive College senior Eric Royster, his collegiate golfing career will be extended by at least 54 holes. For Trojans freshman golfer Mikael Moberg, his trip back home to Sweden will be delayed by at least...Published: May 2, 2005 2:03 PM Full Story
No. 24 car near-perfect at Talladega
TALLADEGA, Ala. -- It's rare when a NASCAR Nextel Cup driver has an almost perfect race car. Jeff Gordon couldn't help but be a little in awe of the way his No. 24 Chevrolet performed during Sunday's Aaron's 499. "This...Published: May 2, 2005 2:02 PM Full Story
Panthers seem content with wideout situation
CHARLOTTE (AP) -- When the Carolina Panthers were forced to release Pro Bowl wide receiver Muhsin Muhammad, it appeared the team would have to fill a gaping hole in its receiving corps. Instead, the Panthers appear content to play with...Published: May 2, 2005 2:02 PM Full Story
Sunday, May 1, 2005
"1-2-3 the 'Ship!" -- Eagles emerge CCC champs
"1-2-3 the 'Ship!" Wayne Christian's baseball team yelled that mantra before and after every contest this season, and never lost sight of its goal -- the Class 1-A Carolina Christian Conference tournament title. The Eagles' dream turned into reality Friday...Published: May 1, 2005 2:09 AM Full Story
Patriots deny Saints in key ECC 3-A tilt
DUDLEY -- The road into the N.C. High School Athletic Association playoffs just got a bit bumpier for the Southern Wayne baseball team. A pair of sophomore infielders delivered when it counted most Friday night as visiting West Carteret dealt...Published: May 1, 2005 2:08 AM Full Story
Aycock easily dismantles West Craven
PIKEVILLE -- Charles B. Aycock's 12-2 win at home on Friday against West Craven started with a blast and ended with a bomb -- both delivered by a couple of sophomores. Lead-off hitter Bradley Taylor, who finished with three hits...Published: May 1, 2005 2:08 AM Full Story
Ninth-inning walks aid Saints in ECC softball
DUDLEY -- Southern Wayne's Lindsey Pearsall took a few swings outside the box and stepped back to the plate. The umpire signaled "three balls, two strikes" and pointed to the pitcher. West Carteret hurler Kimberly Allen went into her wind-up...Published: May 1, 2005 2:08 AM Full Story
Trojan men finish 34th nationally in tennis
MOUNT OLIVE -- Mount Olive moved up five spots to No. 34 in this week's Intercollegiate Tennis Association Division II Men's Tennis National Rankings, the final ranking of the regular season. The Trojans are also ranked No. 10 in the...Published: May 1, 2005 2:08 AM Full Story
Lancaster hurls one-hitter for Aycock
PIKEVILLE -- Charles B. Aycock's Julia Lancaster struck out eight against two walks in four innings of work in the Golden Falcons 13-0 win at home over West Craven on Friday. Lancaster allowed just one hit, while Jenny Jackson came...Published: May 1, 2005 2:07 AM Full Story