Thursday, August 31, 2006
Battle of the unbeatens
PIKEVILLE -- Recover from the initial shock. That's been the main secret during recent contests involving intra-county rivals Charles B. Aycock and Greene Central. Turnovers have allowed the eventual winner to gain significant momentum in the past two meetings. Two...Published: Aug 31, 2006 1:47 PM Full Story
Game changes
The Hobbton at Rosewood game and the North Duplin at Topsail game have been moved to Monday at 7 p.m. All local sporting events have been canceled for today in Wayne County public schools, according to county athletics director Dean...Published: Aug 31, 2006 1:47 PM Full Story
Friday Night Forecast - More wins, rain in the forecast
I soaked in my alma mater Crest's 26-0 drubbing of county rival Burns for a few minutes last Friday. Then, shook hands with a few friends and family and it was time to hit the road and get some rest...Published: Aug 31, 2006 1:47 PM Full Story
Golden Falcons suffer first loss
PIKEVILLE -- Inconsistent play led to a roller coaster ride for volleyball teams from Charles B. Aycock and South Johnston on Wednesday afternoon. The Golden Falcons crashed in the end. The visiting Trojans rallied from a 2-1 deficit and claimed...Published: Aug 31, 2006 1:47 PM Full Story
Local sports digest
SEVEN SPRINGS -- Spring Creek improved to 2-1 overall with a sweep over Midway at home on Wednesday. The Gators took the match, 25-19, 25-14, 26-24. Tasha Whitfield had 13 kills, while Kristin Smith added seven kills for Spring Creek....Published: Aug 31, 2006 1:47 PM Full Story
K-Tribe rained out
Game two of the four game series between Kinston and Winston-Salem was rained out on Wednesday night. The two teams will attempt to play a doubleheader of two seven-inning games today starting at 6 p.m. at Winston-Salem's Ernie Shore Field....Published: Aug 31, 2006 1:47 PM Full Story
Wednesday, August 30, 2006
T.S. Ernesto forces schedule changes
Wait and see. Area football coaches and athletics directors are taking that approach as they await the arrival of Tropical Storm Ernesto. The slow-moving storm is expected to dump a significant amount of rain in central and eastern North Carolina...Published: Aug 30, 2006 1:47 PM Full Story
North Duplin spikers sweep Wayne Christian
Nearly three weeks into the season, the Wayne Christian volleyball team continues to search for a consistent serve-receive game. Two matches into its regular-season slate, North Duplin looked like a seasoned team Tuesday afternoon at Clifford Gymnasium. The Rebels capitalized...Published: Aug 30, 2006 1:46 PM Full Story
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Eastern Wayne volleyball off to 3-0 start JACKSONVILLE -- Anna Wilkins provided a team-high 12 kills and Eastern Wayne remained unbeaten in three outings with a 25-19, 25-21, 25-21 victory over White Oak on Tuesday afternoon. "We're clicking," said Warriors...Published: Aug 30, 2006 1:46 PM Full Story
Trojan women earn first-ever victory against Division I program
ORANGEBURG, S.C. -- Gina Dos Santos and April Jacobs each tallied a goal and an assist as Mount Olive broke away from a scoreless first half to defeat NCAA Division I South Carolina State 3-0 in non-conference women's soccer Tuesday...Published: Aug 30, 2006 1:46 PM Full Story
Mount Olive men entertain Southern Virginia today
The Mount Olive men's soccer team plays the third contest in their season-opening four-match homestand as the Trojans play host to Southern Virginia in a non-conference matchup today at Trojan Field. Match time is 4 p.m. Mount Olive (1-1-0) split...Published: Aug 30, 2006 1:46 PM Full Story
K-Tribe loses on walk-off walk
WINSTON-SALEM -- A walk-off walk with the bases loaded pushed Winston-Salem to a non dramatic 2-1 victory over Kinston on Tuesday night. Newly acquired K-Tribe pitcher Scott Sumner, just received from rookie level Burlington, walked three batters in the ninth...Published: Aug 30, 2006 1:46 PM Full Story
Randel sparks Mudcat victory
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- Kevin Randel hit a pinch-hit, three-run double in the sixth as Carolina took its second and final lead, defeating Chattanooga 7-4 at Bell South Park on Tuesday night in the regular season road finale for the Mudcats....Published: Aug 30, 2006 1:46 PM Full Story
Tuesday, August 29, 2006
K-Tribe
KINSTON -- The Kinston Indians scored eight runs in the bottom of the eighth to come from behind for an 8-1 victory over Potomac on Monday night in their regular season finale at Grainger Stadium. The K-Tribe (34-29 second half,...Published: Aug 29, 2006 2:35 PM Full Story
Mudcats
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- The Carolina Mudcats nearly overcame one of the largest deficits in the history of the franchise, but fell 8-7 at Bell South Park against the Chattanooga Lookouts on Monday night. The Mudcats (58-76) trailed the Lookouts (79-55)...Published: Aug 29, 2006 2:34 PM Full Story
MOC men's soccer
The Mount Olive men's soccer team plays the third contest in their season-opening four-match homestand as the Trojans play host to Southern Virginia in a non-conference matchup Wednesday at Trojan Field. Match time is 4 p.m. Mount Olive (1-1-0) split...Published: Aug 29, 2006 2:32 PM Full Story
MOC soccer
The Mount Olive women's soccer team faces an NCAA Division I opponent tonight as the Trojans travel to Orangeburg, S.C., to take on South Carolina State. Match time is 7 p.m. A live audio Webcast of the match is available...Published: Aug 29, 2006 2:31 PM Full Story
Local Briefs
FARMVILLE -- Rosewood's Aubrey Reinhard provided 17 assists in the Eagles' five-set triumph at Farmville Central on Monday. Rosewood (2-0) claimed the match, 25-16 25-23, 22-25, 21-25 and 15-13. "We played a great match. Both teams played an outstanding match,"...Published: Aug 29, 2006 2:28 PM Full Story
Monday, August 28, 2006
No. 14 Lander survives furious second-half MOC rally
MOUNT OLIVE -- Matt Wallin's goal in the 87th minute pulled tournament host Mount Olive within a goal, but nationally 14th-ranked Lander held on for a 3-2 victory over the Trojans at the 2006 Sleep Inn Classic Sunday at Trojan...Published: Aug 28, 2006 2:20 PM Full Story
Trojans' Jacobs tallies game-winning goal in OT
WILMINGTON, Del. -- April Jacobs assisted on both goals in regulation and scored the game-winner in the third minute of the second overtime to lift Mount Olive to a 3-2 double-overtime victory over Goldey-Beacom in non-conference women's soccer Sunday. Mount...Published: Aug 28, 2006 2:19 PM Full Story
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Warrior spikers post 3-1 record at Swansboro Invitational SWANSBORO -- A 14-hour day ended favorably for Eastern Wayne's volleyball team Saturday. The Warriors couldn't shake off the long bus ride to Swansboro High and lost their opening-round match to perennial...Published: Aug 28, 2006 2:17 PM Full Story
K-Tribe falls in 10 at home
KINSTON -- Potomac scored three runs in the top of the ninth inning and two in the top of the 10th to beat the Kinston Indians 7-5 on Sunday afternoon. Kinston had a 5-2 lead after eight innings, but Potomac...Published: Aug 28, 2006 2:16 PM Full Story
Carolina shuts out Lookouts
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- James Brauer pitched six scoreless innings in winning his Double-A debut as Carolina tied a franchise record with its 14th shutout of the season, defeating Chattanooga 7-0 at Bell South Park on Sunday afternoon. Brauer (1-0) earned...Published: Aug 28, 2006 2:14 PM Full Story
Sunday, August 27, 2006
Game of the week -- Eastern Wayne grinds out season-opening win
Andrew Blevins was crouched over, hands on his knees, staring at the same Cougar Stadium turf that stained his previously white No. 4 Eastern Wayne jersey. He was beat and beat up, having taken the ball up the gut 12...Published: Aug 27, 2006 2:18 AM Full Story
Pinkowski finally gets win against Clayton
PIKEVILLE -- Randy Pinkowski grabbed the game ball and cradled it underneath his arm. The eighth-year Charles B. Aycock football coach headed toward the bench, sat down and spent a few moments savoring that sweet nectar of triumph over his...Published: Aug 27, 2006 2:18 AM Full Story
Lloyd tallies all four TDs in North Duplin victory
CALYPSO -- North Duplin opened the Hugh Martin era with a 27-7 victory over Chatham Central at H.E. Grubbs Field on Friday evening. Junior quarterback Doug Lloyd accounted for all four touchdowns on runs of 32, 13, 14 and 4...Published: Aug 27, 2006 2:17 AM Full Story
Greene Central defense grounds Bruins' air attack
By KEITH SPENCE Kinston Free Press SNOW HILL -- The Wilson Beddingfield spread offense, one of the most explosive and intimidating attacks in the state, made a stop at Greene Central High School Friday night. But somebody forgot to tell...Published: Aug 27, 2006 2:16 AM Full Story
Tigers' Glaspie stuffs Monarchs' final two-point conversion attempt
WARSAW -- Jimmy Glaspie turned in the biggest defensive play of the game and James Kenan escaped Jacksonville Northside 14-12 on Friday evening at Bill Taylor Field. The Monarchs pulled with 14-12 on a three-yard touchdown pass with less than...Published: Aug 27, 2006 2:16 AM Full Story
Turnovers doom Southern Wayne against Wallace-Rose Hill
DUDLEY -- Wallace-Rose Hill ran and passed for 417 yards of total offense and defeated Southern Wayne 54-12 in the Saints home opener at Doyle Whitfield Athletic Complex Friday night. The Bulldogs returned the entire offensive backfield from their N.C....Published: Aug 27, 2006 2:15 AM Full Story
Hobbton shuts down Spring Creek
NEWTON GROVE -- Spring Creek punched in a touchdown on the opening kickoff, but Hobbton applied the defensive clamps afterwards and rolled to a 34-6 victory Friday evening. Senior Josh Wright returned the opening kickoff 82 yards for a touchdown...Published: Aug 27, 2006 2:15 AM Full Story
Seahawk defense handcuffs speedy Bennett
CHOCOWINITY -- State-ranked Southside pitched a second-half shutout defensively and turned back Rosewood 20-7 on Friday evening. The Seahawks, ranked No. 9 in the N.C. Prep Football News preseason Class 1-A poll, limited the Eagles' misdirection offense to a second-quarter...Published: Aug 27, 2006 2:14 AM Full Story
Dove, goose season approaching
Our fields will begin echoing with shotgun fire this coming Friday and Saturday. The resident goose season begins Friday and dove hunters swing into action at noon Saturday. Prospects appear good for both. Dove hunting is among the state's most...Published: Aug 27, 2006 2:13 AM Full Story
Painter tallies lone goal for MOC women
MOC Sports Information MILLERSVILLE, PA. -- Kate Painter scored the game's only goal in the 15th minute and goalkeeper Ali O'Steen made it stand with her first collegiate shutout as Mount Olive defeated Millersville 1-0 on Saturday afternoon. The win...Published: Aug 27, 2006 2:13 AM Full Story
Williams, Adamski spark MOC victory
MOC Sports Information MOUNT OLIVE -- Charles Williams scored the game's first goal in the eighth minute; and Ryan Adamski added a goal and an assist as Mount Olive defeated North Georgia 5-0 on day one of the 2006 Sleep...Published: Aug 27, 2006 2:12 AM Full Story
Sanderson, former E. Wayne standout, lands ECU baseball job
GREENVILLE -- Former Pirate baseball standout and Eastern Wayne graduate Ben Sanderson has been named Director of Baseball Operations at East Carolina. The Seven Springs native and four-year letter winner helped the Pirates to four NCAA Regional appearances (2000-03), one...Published: Aug 27, 2006 2:12 AM Full Story
Aycock's Davis headed to UNC
PIKEVILLE -- Charles B. Aycock senior Garrett Davis has recently verbally comitted to play baseball for the University of North Carolina. Davis, currently recovering from surgery on his ACL for an injury sustained during the American Legion season this summer,...Published: Aug 27, 2006 2:11 AM Full Story
Hawks, Patriots battle to 3-3 draw
KINSTON -- Matthew Green tallied the game-tying goal in the 71st minute as Arendell-Parrott Academy and North Lenoir battled to a 3-3 draw Friday afternoon. Tyler Smith scored two goals and C.C. Croom knocked in one goal for the Hawks....Published: Aug 27, 2006 2:10 AM Full Story
East Duplin nips North Lenoir
BEULAVILLE -- East Duplin squashed a two-point conversion attempt in the final 2 1/2 minutes and nipped rival North Lenoir 27-26 on Friday evening. The Hawks suffered their fifth consecutive season-opening defeat. North Lenoir rallied from a 20-7 deficit on...Published: Aug 27, 2006 2:09 AM Full Story
Princeton snaps 21-game losing streak
ROBBINS -- The streak is over. Princeton snapped its 21-game skid with a 13-12, non-conference victory over North Moore on Friday. The Bulldogs (1-1) had the fifth-longest losing streak statewide before handing second-year head coach Russell Williamson his first win...Published: Aug 27, 2006 2:08 AM Full Story
Friday, August 25, 2006
Early-season thriller - C.B. Aycock netters nip Greene Central
PIKEVILLE -- The women's tennis coaches from Charles B. Aycock and Greene Central headed into Thursday afternoon's intra-county battle searching for numerous answers, particularly in doubles, about their respective teams. Aycock might have satisfied its concerns. Greene Central is still...Published: Aug 25, 2006 2:38 PM Full Story
Friday Forecast - Football officially here
Last week officially kicked off the 2006 high school football season, but it just didn't quite feel like the regular season -- yet. Perhaps it was the lack of a legitimate rivalry game in the area. Perhaps it was the...Published: Aug 25, 2006 2:37 PM Full Story
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Aycock spikers sweep Spring Creek PIKEVILLE -- Senior outside hitter Shelly Lancaster collected eight kills in Charles B. Aycock's 25-10, 25-13, 25-21 non-conference victory over Spring Creek on Thursday afternoon. Jazzmine Lee added six kills for the Golden Falcons, who...Published: Aug 25, 2006 2:35 PM Full Story
JV football -- Cougars, Saints open season with wins
Dustin Uzzardo threw for 107 yards and accounted for two touchdowns in Goldsboro's season-opening 20-0 victory over county rival Eastern Wayne at Little Big Horn. Uzzardo scored on a 1-yard quarterback sneak in the third quarter and completed the Cougars'...Published: Aug 25, 2006 2:33 PM Full Story
Mudcats lose home contest
ZEBULON -- Steven Jackson pitched six scoreless innings, fanning a season-high 10, to lead Tennessee past Carolina 6-2 in the series finale at Five County Stadium on Thursday night. Jackson (8-10) entered the game with an 0.56 ERA against the...Published: Aug 25, 2006 2:31 PM Full Story
Thursday, August 24, 2006
Game of the Week - Warriors and Cougars set to battle
For one team, it's a season opener. For the other, it's a chance for some revenge. When Eastern Wayne travels to rival Goldsboro on Friday, the Warriors will look to get out to a strong start for the second straight...Published: Aug 24, 2006 2:44 PM Full Story
Falcons blank WCDS
PIKEVILLE -- With a handful of first-year varsity starters mixed with a solid corps of returnees, Charles B. Aycock coach Byron Adkins is looking to build consistency in non-league play before the Golden Falcons begin defense of their Class 3-A...Published: Aug 24, 2006 2:43 PM Full Story
Warriors and Demons finish tied
Pleased and grateful. Eastern Wayne coach Jörg Wagner and Wilson Fike coach Toni Varacchi offered those summations after their respective men's soccer teams battled to a 1-1 draw Wednesday evening at Little Big Horn. Wagner's squad showed signs of fatigue...Published: Aug 24, 2006 2:41 PM Full Story
Local sports digest
SNOW HILL -- Charles B. Aycock's Shelly Lancaster registered 14 kills in the Golden Falcons' five-set win at Greene Central on Wednesday. Aycock (1-0) claimed the season-opening match, 17-25, 25-15, 23-25, 25-9, 15-9. Jazzmine Lee added 11 kills as Amy...Published: Aug 24, 2006 2:40 PM Full Story
Mudcats fall to Tennessee
ZEBULON -- Jamie D'Antona clubbed a three-run double in the eighth inning to further a six-run inning as Tennessee held off Carolina 6-4 at Five County Stadium on Wednesday night. With Carolina (25-34) leading 1-0 in the eighth inning, starter...Published: Aug 24, 2006 2:38 PM Full Story
Keys rally past Kinston
KINSTON -- The K-Tribe erased an early five-run deficit, only to have Frederick come back to grab a 9-6 victory Wednesday night at Grainger Stadium. Down 5-0 in the bottom of the fourth inning, Kinston started the comeback with an...Published: Aug 24, 2006 2:36 PM Full Story
Wednesday, August 23, 2006
Goldsboro hires Smith to guide girls basketball
Coaching at her alma mater? Brandy Smith never considered it. Folks associated with the Goldsboro High girls basketball program who knew Smith constantly pestered the former Cougar standout if she had applied for the job after Gladys McClary had stepped...Published: Aug 23, 2006 2:18 PM Full Story
Local sports digest
Tigers sweep Cougars on volleyball court James Kenan dealt Goldsboro a 25-15, 25-14, 25-13 non-conference defeat Tuesday afternoon. "My girls played really good," said first-year Cougar coach Rhet Potter. "We're a young team. "We're learning each time we play a...Published: Aug 23, 2006 2:16 PM Full Story
Trojan men have lofty aspirations
MOUNT OLIVE -- As Mount Olive men's soccer coach Jerry Riggs enters his fifth season, the program continues to grow as 21 players return from a team that spent six weeks in the Adidas/NSCAA Division II Top 25 in 2005....Published: Aug 23, 2006 2:14 PM Full Story
K-Tribe struggle with runners on base
KINSTON -- The K-Tribe left nine men on base as the Frederick Keys blanked Kinston 4-0 on Tuesday night. With the regular season winding down, 1,562 fans took in Tuesday night at Grainger Stadium, raising the K-Tribe's season attendance total...Published: Aug 23, 2006 2:12 PM Full Story
Tuesday, August 22, 2006
Lady Trojans rising to the top
MOUNT OLIVE -- Seniors Emily Anthony and Molly Morrow have been winners for a majority of their careers at Mount Olive. The Trojans won the CVAC tournament title during their sophomore campaign in 2004 and advanced all the way to...Published: Aug 22, 2006 2:29 PM Full Story
Mudcats win again
ZEBULON -- Rex Rundgren hit a two-run single in the bottom of the eighth to put away first-place Tennessee for the second straight night as Carolina defeated the Smokies 5-2 on Monday night at Five County Stadium. Leading 3-2, Carolina...Published: Aug 22, 2006 2:27 PM Full Story
K-Tribe rally falls short
KINSTON -- Kinston's comeback bid came up short as the Indians fell to Frederick 5-3 Monday night at Grainger Stadium. Down 5-1 in the bottom of the eighth, Stephen Head hit a two-out, two-run single that brought home Brandon Pinckney...Published: Aug 22, 2006 2:25 PM Full Story
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LaGRANGE -- Eastern Wayne junior Bryan Coltrane scored the Warriors first two goals in a 6-0, season-opening win at North Lenoir on Monday. In a balanced effort, senior Dustin Smith, juniors Will Hughes and Matt Wolf and freshman Eric Suncin...Published: Aug 22, 2006 2:23 PM Full Story
Monday, August 21, 2006
K-Tribe gets eighth sweep of season
WOODBRIDGE, Va. -- Brandon Pinckney hit an RBI single in the top of the ninth inning that scored Caleb Brock and gave Kinston a dramatic 5-3 win over Potomac on Sunday. Potomac tied the score at three with a run...Published: Aug 21, 2006 2:26 PM Full Story
Mudcats top first-place Smokies
ZEBULON -- A bunt single was the only hit Carolina needed during a five-run seventh inning as the Mudcats returned home to defeat first-place Tennessee 9-5 on Sunday afternoon before 5,386 fans at Five County Stadium. The Mudcats (23-33) sent...Published: Aug 21, 2006 2:24 PM Full Story
Chargers sweep East Wake
Wayne Country Day evened their record to 1-1 with a sweep of East Wake at home on Friday. The Chargers won 25-17, 25-19 and 25-20. Shelly Sullivan led the way for WCDS with 11 kills, six aces and two digs,...Published: Aug 21, 2006 2:22 PM Full Story
Sunday, August 20, 2006
Gators lose season opener to Blue Devils
SEVEN SPRING -- He's listed as a quarterback and defensive back in the program, but make no mistake, Josh Wright can line up just about anywhere. The Spring Creek senior played quarterback, running back, wide receiver, defensive back, kicker returner,...Published: Aug 20, 2006 2:25 AM Full Story
Bennett's six TDs lead Eagles in rout
Rosewood's first-string defense played superb for two-plus quarters and senior halfback Devon Bennett shined offensively on a humid Friday evening at Branch Pope Field. The Eagle defenders converted two of three turnovers -- one fumble and two interceptions -- into...Published: Aug 20, 2006 2:25 AM Full Story
State-ranked Gryphons too much for Goldsboro
Sweat dripping from his face after a hard-fought effort on a muggy Friday night, Goldsboro coach Maurice Jackson shook his head and his statement was simple. "That's Rocky Mount. They don't rebuild, they just reload," he said. The Gryphons, ranked...Published: Aug 20, 2006 2:24 AM Full Story
Avent era at Kenan begins with a bang
WARSAW -- The Ken Avent Jr. era as football coach at James Kenan began successfully Friday night as the Tigers scored 22 points in the second quarter and defeated long-time nemesis and county rival East Duplin 22-7 at Bill Taylor...Published: Aug 20, 2006 2:24 AM Full Story
Council runs wild as Saints win shootout
VANCEBORO -- Southern Wayne junior Anthony Council picked up where he left off last season -- rushing for 223 yards on 21 carries with three touchdowns Friday night in the Saints' 49-40 road win at West Craven in season-opening action....Published: Aug 20, 2006 2:23 AM Full Story
Pilkington tosses four TDs as CBA wins big
MOREHEAD CITY -- Charles B. Aycock was dominant on the ground and through the air on Friday night as the Golden Falcons rolled to a 40-14 win at West Carteret in the season opener for both teams. Senior quarterback Thomas...Published: Aug 20, 2006 2:23 AM Full Story
Rams hammer Vikings
By KEITH SPENCE Courtesy Kinston Free Press SNOW HILL -- One game into the 2006 season, Greene Central's plan to become a more run-oriented football team is a rousing success. Of course, they also proved they can still pass the...Published: Aug 20, 2006 2:22 AM Full Story
South Johnston hands 'Dawgs 21st consecutive loss
PRINCETON -- South Johnston's Scott Hockaday and Dee Walden led the Trojans to a 41-15 win at Princeton in the season-opening game for both squads Friday evening. Hockaday finished with 295 yards through the air on 19-of-30 passing with four...Published: Aug 20, 2006 2:22 AM Full Story
How was fishing? It all depends
Thanks to my 5-year-old grandson Tucker, I don't have to look the other way when some one asks, "How was fishing at Beaufort?" My proud and prompt response can be: "My youngest grandson caught his first fish!" No matter that...Published: Aug 20, 2006 2:21 AM Full Story
Friday, August 18, 2006
High School soccer boots up
News-Argus/Mitch Loeber Wayne Christian goalie Travis Thomas tries to control the ball among a host of Chargers and Eagles during Thursday afternoon's season opener. For more information see Getting charged up - Steed scores twice for WCDS....Published: Aug 18, 2006 2:19 PM Full Story
Getting charged up - Steed scores twice for WCDS
With seven starters back from a team that finished 12-6-1 last season and earned a No. 3 seed for the N.C. Independent Schools Athletic Association 1-A state tournament last season, Wayne Country Day coach Paul Estrada believes his team has...Published: Aug 18, 2006 2:18 PM Full Story
Norris' 16 kills paces Eagles past Chargers
Brooke Norris collected 16 kills as Wayne Christian swept county rival Wayne Country Day 25-19, 28-26, 27-25 at Clifford Gymnasium on Thursday afternoon. Katie Daniels added 14 kills and one block. Hanna Kaler and Michelle Krug combined for five kills....Published: Aug 18, 2006 2:17 PM Full Story
Choy Foo drives in K-Tribe's lone run in home loss
KINSTON -- Salem starting pitcher Felipe Paulino held Kinston to two hits in seven innings as the Avalanche beat the Indians 4-1 Thursday night at Grainger Stadium. Paulino (7-7) struck out seven and walked just two as Kinston batters were...Published: Aug 18, 2006 2:16 PM Full Story
Huntsville routs Carolina
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. -- Yovani Gallardo retired the first 16 hitters and drove in two runs to lead Huntsville past Carolina 11-2 at Joe Davis Stadium on Thursday night. Gallardo (4-2), a 20-year-old making his 10th Double-A start, struck out nine...Published: Aug 18, 2006 2:14 PM Full Story
Thursday, August 17, 2006
Area teams ready to kick off 2006 season
SEVEN SPRINGS -- Claiming season-opening wins hasn't been an easy task for Spring Creek's football team. The Gators have lost three consecutive openers and are 1-4 overall since moving to varsity status in 2001. They'll try again Friday evening. Spring...Published: Aug 17, 2006 2:26 PM Full Story
Huntsville tops Mudcats
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. -- Despite three solo home runs -- including two by J.C. Muniz -- Carolina could not overcome an early 5-0 deficit and fell to Huntsville 6-3 at Davis Stadium on Wednesday night. Muniz homered in his first two...Published: Aug 17, 2006 2:24 PM Full Story
Avalanche buries Tribe
KINSTON -- The Salem Avalanche piled it on Kinston with a 9-4 victory over the K-Tribe on Wednesday night at Grainger Stadium. Drew Sutton hit a pair of home runs for Salem, including a solo shot to lead off the...Published: Aug 17, 2006 2:22 PM Full Story
Wednesday, August 16, 2006
EPC 2-A football - Greene Central picked to claim league title
SNOW HILL -- One of the most-consistent programs during the last decade on the Class 2-A Eastern Plains Conference football scene has been picked to rule the league this fall. Greene Central received three first-place votes and edged long-time rival...Published: Aug 16, 2006 2:21 PM Full Story
Champions crowned in tennis tournament
Fourteen champions were crowned at the John Allen Farfour City tennis championships last weekend. The youth singles winners were: Girls 8's -- Keely Fulghum; Girls 10's -- Rachel Jackson; Boys 10's -- Addison Vail; Girls 12's -- Brooke Barfield; Boys...Published: Aug 16, 2006 2:19 PM Full Story
K-Tribe's three-game win streak snapped
KINSTON -- Salem stopped Kinston's three-game winning streak with an 8-3 victory Tuesday night at Grainger Stadium. Salem scored seven runs in the top of the third inning to take a lead the Avalanche would never relinquish. Salem had home...Published: Aug 16, 2006 2:18 PM Full Story
Huntsville hammers Mudcats
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. -- Corey Thurman hit a two-run double while pitching seven strong innings as Huntsville downed Carolina 8-1 in the series opener at Davis Stadium on Tuesday night. Thurman (5-8) retired the first 13 hitters he faced, and gave...Published: Aug 16, 2006 2:16 PM Full Story
Tuesday, August 15, 2006
Aycock, Southern Wayne tied for third in poll
Football coaches on the Class 3-A Eastern Carolina Conference scene used one word -- balance -- to describe play among its six league members this season. The preseason poll conducted Monday morning at Wilber's Barbecue certainly reflected their opinions. Three...Published: Aug 15, 2006 2:18 PM Full Story
Indians topple Salem in slugfest
KINSTON -- A three-run homer by Stephen Head in a five-run eighth inning gave Kinston a dramatic 12-11 come-from-behind win over Salem on Monday night at Grainger Stadium. Kinston touched up Salem pitching for a season-high 18 hits in a...Published: Aug 15, 2006 2:16 PM Full Story
Eagles get two wins
Wayne Christian's boys soccer team claimed a pair of wins, before falling in the championship game of a preseason tournament held at their home field on Saturday. The Eagles blanked Cape Fear Christian 5-0 in the first game as Bradley...Published: Aug 15, 2006 2:15 PM Full Story
Monday, August 14, 2006
Getting ready for football
News-Argus/Mitch Loeber Spring Creek running back Orlando Grantham tries to break the tackle of Charles B. Aycock's Travario Uzzell (59) during Friday's scrimmage. The Gators were picked to finish fifth in the Carolina 1-A Conference. For more information see...Published: Aug 14, 2006 2:22 PM Full Story
Chargers picked to win Carolina 1-A Conference title
Ayden-Grifton picked up five-of-five possible first-place votes in the 2006 preseason Class 1-A Carolina Conference coaches poll conducted by the News-Argus. The Chargers (25 points), which finished 11-2 overall and 4-1 in league play last year, return arguably the league's...Published: Aug 14, 2006 2:20 PM Full Story
Mudcats finish grand homestand
ZEBULON -- Kevin Randel homered and scored four times as Carolina completed an eight-win homestand with a 7-2 victory over Birmingham on Sunday afternoon at Five County Stadium. Randel hit a two-run homer in the fifth against Corwin Malone (9-9)...Published: Aug 14, 2006 2:18 PM Full Story
Tobs bow out of Pettit Cup
ASHEBORO -- The Wilson Tobs had their season cut short Saturday with two crushing defeats in the second day of action in the Petitt Cup. In the first game, the Tobs lost to the Fayetteville SwampDogs, 2-1, on a walk-off...Published: Aug 14, 2006 2:17 PM Full Story
Kinston crushes Hillcats
LYNCHBURG, Va. -- Kinston banged out 14 hits Sunday night as the K-Tribe crushed the Hillcats 11-5. Kinston cruised to victory after a six-run second inning, highlighted by a bases-loaded triple from Jose Constanza. The big sluggers got it going...Published: Aug 14, 2006 2:15 PM Full Story
Lane Tree Ladies Golf
The Lane Tree ladies participated in the Eastern League tournament at Brooke Valley Country Club in Greenville and walked away with two honors: first flight, first low gross -- Donna Adams; second flight, first low gross -- Betty Jean Gurley....Published: Aug 14, 2006 2:13 PM Full Story
Sunday, August 13, 2006
One final tune-up for Falcons, Gators
SEVEN SPRINGS -- Charles B. Aycock senior Montez Ham had just broken loose for a 50-yard catch-and-run down the left sideline during the game-situation portion of the Golden Falcons' scrimmage at Spring Creek on Friday. As his team was on...Published: Aug 13, 2006 2:15 AM Full Story
ECU holds first scrimmage
GREENVILLE -- An efficient offensive rushing attack and a physical, turnover-forcing defensive unit highlighted East Carolina's first intra-squad scrimmage of preseason camp Saturday afternoon at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. The controlled contest, which was played in pleasant conditions under sunny skies with...Published: Aug 13, 2006 2:14 AM Full Story
Lovett boosts Tobs
ASHEBORO -- The Wilson Tobs advanced to the second day of the Petitt Cup playoffs after an impressive 7-2 victory over the Martinsville Mustangs Friday night at McCrary Park in Asheboro. Martinsville was eliminated from the Petitt Cup. In a...Published: Aug 13, 2006 2:14 AM Full Story
Minor League roundup - K-Tribe blanks Cats
The K-Tribe trio of Scott Lewis, Ryan Knippschild and Randy Newsom combined for a two-hit shutout -- leading Kinston to a 5-0 win over Lynchburg on Saturday night. Lewis started the game, limiting Lynchburg to one hit in four innings...Published: Aug 13, 2006 2:13 AM Full Story
Friday, August 11, 2006
Cowley shines in K-Tribe debut
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. -- Thomas Cowley was brilliant on the mound in his Carolina League debut as the Kinston Indians beat Myrtle Beach 3-2 in game one of a doubleheader Thursday. The Pelicans, however, won the nighcap 7-5. Cowley (1-0),...Published: Aug 11, 2006 2:11 PM Full Story
Whisler ends Mudcats' seven-game win streak
ZEBULON -- Wes Whisler personally ended Carolina's seven-game winning streak, throwing eight innings of one-run ball as Birmingham defeated Carolina 9-2 at Five County Stadium on Thursday night. Whisler (1-1), who earned his 11th victory of the season, but his...Published: Aug 11, 2006 2:09 PM Full Story
Thursday, August 10, 2006
K-Tribe powers up
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. -- Kinston pounded three home runs against Myrtle Beach and Chuck Lofgren picked up his 15th win of the season as the K-Tribe won their third straight game Wednesday night, 5-4. Stephen Head, Brandon Pinckney and Jordan...Published: Aug 10, 2006 2:13 PM Full Story
Mudcats win sixth straight
ZEBULON -- Lee Mitchell hit a tie-breaking homer in the seventh inning to spur Carolina to its seventh straight win, 3-2 over the Birmingham Barons at Five County Stadium on Wednesday night. Mitchell drove a pitch from reliever Arnie Munoz...Published: Aug 10, 2006 2:11 PM Full Story
Walnut Creek Ladies Golf
Mary Ann Sutton won the play of the day, while Faye Franklin took low gross and Novella Zambellie low net. Linda Cannon and Pete Reaves tied for low putts. Evelyn Rose won the North Carolina State play day....Published: Aug 10, 2006 2:09 PM Full Story
Wednesday, August 9, 2006
K-Tribe rained out at beach
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. -- Kinston's contest against Myrtle Beach was rained out Tuesday and will be made up as part of a doubleheader today, beginning at 5 p.m. The Indians announced Tuesday that playoff tickets will be available to the...Published: Aug 9, 2006 2:04 PM Full Story
Tuesday, August 8, 2006
K-Tribe routs Myrtle Beach
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. -- The Kinston Indians pushed their record to a season-high 29 games over .500 with a 10-2 victory over Myrtle Beach on Monday afternoon. Kinston (71-42) got all the runs it needed in the first inning as...Published: Aug 8, 2006 2:23 PM Full Story
Life's a beach for Busch
After finishing her collegiate career among the NCAA career kills leaders and the only three-time volleyball All-American in Mount Olive College and Carolinas-Virginia Athletics Conference history, Heidi Busch has been spending the summer of 2006 on the beach. In fact,...Published: Aug 8, 2006 2:21 PM Full Story
East Carolina ready to put on the pads
GREENVILLE -- East Carolina completed its final tune-up before engaging in full gear work with a three-hour practice in shorts and shoulder pads at the Cliff Moore Practice Facility on Monday afternoon. Beginning today, the Pirates will don full pads...Published: Aug 8, 2006 2:20 PM Full Story
Ogburn will play golf at Pitt Community College
A recent Rosewood High School honor graduate will attend Pitt Community College in Greenville this fall on a two-year golf scholarship. Shane Ogburn, captain of his high school golf team for two years, was a starter all four years and...Published: Aug 8, 2006 2:18 PM Full Story
Goldsboro's Cuddington, Fitzpatrick win doubles title at Junior Open
Travis Cuddington and Chaz Fitzpatrick defeated Dylan Cuddington and Walker Smiley, 8-1, to capture the Boys' 12-year-old doubles title at the 59th Annual Eastern Carolina Junior Open tennis tournament held Aug. 5-6 at Herman Park. Other boys winners included; Julian...Published: Aug 8, 2006 2:17 PM Full Story
Mudcats get 1-0 victory
ZEBULON -- Jose Garcia and two relievers combined on a four-hit shutout as Carolina won its fifth straight game 1-0 over West Tenn at Five County Stadium on Monday night. Garcia (4-5) pitched seven scoreless frames, culminating with escaping a...Published: Aug 8, 2006 2:15 PM Full Story
Mount Olive signs 9 volleyball players
MOUNT OLIVE -- Mount Olive has signed nine volleyball recruits, it was announced by head coach Sasha Gutor. The Trojans began preseason practice Monday. Signees include a pair of junior college transfers, a pair of sisters and the sister of...Published: Aug 8, 2006 2:13 PM Full Story
Monday, August 7, 2006
Barrow - A man of many hats who is NCCA president for 2006-07
Daniel Barrow had tunnel vision. An aspiring athlete on the Western Guilford football field, he never dreamed of the riches associated with his sport. He didn't desire the bartering of contracts or the extensive travel time that would take him...Published: Aug 7, 2006 2:12 PM Full Story
Goldsboro men's 4.0 senior tennis team prepping for national title run
Tennis is usually considered an individual sport. Or in doubles, two-on-two. But the Goldsboro Country Club men's senior 4.0 tennis team is exactly that -- a team. In a format that features a best-of-3 in three lines of doubles matches,...Published: Aug 7, 2006 2:10 PM Full Story
Carter, Tobs fare well in CPL contest
WILSON -- The Wilson Tobs (15-10, 28-23) scored one run in each of the first six innings and one run in seven of the eight innings they came to the plate en route to a comfortable 7-3 victory over the...Published: Aug 7, 2006 2:09 PM Full Story
Carolina doubles up Tennessee
ZEBULON -- Brett Carroll delivered a two-run double during a five-run seventh inning as Carolina defeated West Tenn 6-3 at Five County Stadium on Sunday afternoon. The game was scoreless thanks to a duel between Manu Olivera and Isaac Pavlik,...Published: Aug 7, 2006 2:07 PM Full Story
McCarthy sparks Richmond rally over Bulls
DURHAM -- Bill McCarthy scored on a single to start a five-run third inning that gave the Richmond Braves a 7-4 win over the Durham Bulls on Sunday. The Braves sent 10 batters to the plate in the third. McCarthy...Published: Aug 7, 2006 2:05 PM Full Story
Sunday, August 6, 2006
Long distance dedication - Cherry wins triathlon for his mom
Dawson Cherry won for his mom. While many people race to achieve personal goals, the 42-year-old Mount Olive native wasn't thinking about how great it felt to win as he crossed the finish line before more than 120 other competitors...Published: Aug 6, 2006 2:11 AM Full Story
Terry, Hilbrich join basketball staffs at MOC
MOUNT OLIVE -- Mount Olive College has named assistant basketball coaches to its men's and women's staff. Dante Terry, a graduate of The Citadel, will join the men's team. Cindy Hilbrich, who spent the 2005-06 season at the University of...Published: Aug 6, 2006 2:11 AM Full Story
N.C. fishing report
Northern District: Dare, Hyde, Currituck and Beaufort Counties Charterboats: Offshore activity remains fair -- good with dolphin and yellowfin tuna being caught on a regular basis. Bigeye tuna have been caught in good numbers, with very large ones showing up...Published: Aug 6, 2006 2:10 AM Full Story
Friday, August 4, 2006
K-Tribe's Lofgren fans 10 Hillcats, picks up 14th win of season
KINSTON -- K-Tribe starter Chuck Lofgren fanned a season-high 10 batters and picked up his 14th win of the season in a 3-1 victory over Lynchburg on Thursday night at Grainger Stadium. Lofgren (14-5) went six innings and gave up...Published: Aug 4, 2006 2:05 PM Full Story
Thursday, August 3, 2006
Good news Bears
Like most football coaches this time of year, Wayne County Bears coach Richard Bailey is on a mission. But conditioning and game preparation aren't the most important issues for Bailey and the Bears staff as the team gears up for...Published: Aug 3, 2006 2:17 PM Full Story
Bears roster
Post-graduate team Name Ht. Wt. Trae Bailey 5-9 132 Derrick Bennett 5-11 175 Ronald Cox 6-0 150 Jason Davis 6-2 220 Stanley Davis Jr. 6-2 255 Flynn Edmundson 5-8 180 Joseph Edwards 5-11 180 Anthony Holland 5-8 155 Jeff Holland...Published: Aug 3, 2006 2:15 PM Full Story
Trojans unveil new logo
MOUNT OLIVE -- A tedious and nearly year-long project earned its final approval Wednesday afternoon. Mount Olive College athletics director Jeff Eisen, who has just begun his second year at the school, unveiled the Trojans' new logo before faculty, fans...Published: Aug 3, 2006 2:14 PM Full Story
Pelicans avoid sweep
KINSTON -- After scoring an average of 11 runs per game in their last three contest, the Kinston Indians couldn't buy one Wednesday night as the K-Tribe was shut out 3-0 by Myrtle Beach. James Parr (6-6) picked up the...Published: Aug 3, 2006 2:13 PM Full Story
Bostick, Mudcats shut down Braves
PEARL, Miss. -- Adam Bostick pitched 61/3 scoreless innings, fanning 10, as Carolina blanked the Mississippi Braves 5-0 in the last game of their 10-game road trip at Trustmark Park on Wednesday night. Bostick (6-7) notched the victory by stifling...Published: Aug 3, 2006 2:12 PM Full Story
Walnut Creek Ladies Golf
Walnut Creek Ladies Golf Evelyn Rose emerged the State play-of-the-day winner. Kathy Woodard won low gross and Charlotte Campbell took low net. Novella Zambelli claimed low putts....Published: Aug 3, 2006 2:10 PM Full Story
Wednesday, August 2, 2006
Area prep football teams sweating it out in hot, humid conditions
Three consecutive days of triple-digit temperatures and stifling heat indexes have area football coaches keeping a close watch on their players during practice this week. The N.C. High School Athletic Association has reminded coaches to constantly monitor the players throughout...Published: Aug 2, 2006 2:07 PM Full Story
K-Tribe beats up Pelicans again
KINSTON -- Argenis Reyes went 5-for-5 as the Kinston Indians beat the Myrtle Beach Pelicans 12-8 on Tuesday night. The K-Tribe scored more than five or more runs in the first inning for the third straight game as Kinston scored...Published: Aug 2, 2006 2:06 PM Full Story
Mudcats held to three hits
PEARL, Miss. -- Three Mississippi pitchers held Carolina to three hits as the Braves beat the Mudcats 2-1 on Tuesday night at Trustmark Park. Atlanta Braves' right-hander Kyle Davies and Stem, N.C. native Matt Harrison combined to no-hit the Mudcats...Published: Aug 2, 2006 2:05 PM Full Story
Tuesday, August 1, 2006
Indians get going early, rout Pelicans
KINSTON -- The Indians jumped out to a 5-0 lead in the first inning and cruised from there as Kinston grabbed a 9-1 victory over Myrtle Beach on Monday night at Grainger Stadium. It was the second straight game that...Published: Aug 1, 2006 2:10 PM Full Story
Braves pound Mudcats
PEARL, Miss. -- Barbaro Canizarez had three hits and three RBIs to lead an 18-hit attack as Mississippi pounded Carolina 13-4 at Trustmark Park on Monday night. One day after Carolina (13-25) snapped a seven-game losing streak, the Mudcats gave...Published: Aug 1, 2006 2:09 PM Full Story
Southern Wayne graduate hired as Campbell coach
BUIES CREEK -- Campbell head baseball coach Chip Smith has hired Southern Wayne graduate Chris Wiley as an assistant coach with the Campbell University baseball program. Wiley, a 2003 Campbell graduate, will serve as assistant coach and recruiting coordinator. "We're...Published: Aug 1, 2006 2:08 PM Full Story