Sunday, September 30, 2007
Game of the Week: Eastern Wayne 7, North Lenoir 0
LaGRANGE -- Find a way to survive. Eastern Wayne did just that in a 7-0 victory over North Lenoir on Friday evening at Bullock Field. Orlando Midgette's 77-yard touchdown return, eventually ruled a lateral, gave the Warriors all they needed...Published: Sep 30, 2007 2:22 AM Full Story
Goldsboro spots Midway early lead, explodes for 26-point win
SPIVEY'S CORNER -- The pre-game meeting at midfield seemed like a prophecy -- for one quarter at least. Midway football coach Paul Hall spoke with Goldsboro coach Eric Reid and said his game plan was to keep possession so the...Published: Sep 30, 2007 2:21 AM Full Story
Princeton posts shutout of Mattamuskeet
PRINCETON -- Kevin Foy and Kwame Corprew rushed for two touchdowns apiece, and Princeton emerged victorious 35-0 over Mattamuskeet on Friday evening. The Bulldawgs (1-5 overall) snapped an 11-game losing streak and dealt the Lakers their fifth loss in seven...Published: Sep 30, 2007 2:20 AM Full Story
Jones Senior blanks Rosewood
For three-plus quarters Friday evening, the Rosewood defense kept Jones Senior's athletes bottled up and frustrated. That changed in the final six minutes. Quarterback Covair Frost threw two long touchdown passes to Thomas Fryar as the Trojans topped the Eagles...Published: Sep 30, 2007 2:19 AM Full Story
Union rolls past Spring Creek
SEVEN SPRINGS -- Junior Howard Bynum accounted for three touchdowns on offense and defense combined, and Sampson Union rolled past Spring Creek 59-9 on Friday evening at "The Swamp." Bynum threw an 8-yard touchdown pass to Caleb Hall in the...Published: Sep 30, 2007 2:18 AM Full Story
Wayne Christian volleyball, men's soccer teams post CCC wins
FAYETTEVILLE -- Katie Daniels delivered a season-high 16 kills and Wayne Christian seized a come-from-behind 19-25, 20-25, 25-19, 25-19, 15-9 decision over Class 1-A Carolina Christian volleyball foe Northwood Temple. Hope Wright and Kaitlyn Kosuda recorded 10 kills apiece. Brooke...Published: Sep 30, 2007 2:17 AM Full Story
Freshman spearheads MOC comeback
MOUNT OLIVE -- Drew Toler is quickly turning into 'Mr. Clutch' for the Mount Olive College men's soccer team. The freshman scored twice with less than five minutes to play, lifting the Trojans to a 2-1 come-from-behind Conference Carolinas win...Published: Sep 30, 2007 2:17 AM Full Story
Brennan scores twice for MOC women
MOUNT OLIVE -- Good things come to those who wait. At least that was the case for the Mount Olive women's soccer team on Saturday afternoon. After having some early scoring opportunities go by the wayside, the Trojans got all...Published: Sep 30, 2007 2:15 AM Full Story
Friday, September 28, 2007
Aycock dominates Hunt
PIKEVILLE -- Charles B. Aycock is still alive in the hunt for October. With the 2007 girl's tennis season winding down, the defending Class 3-A Eastern Carolina Conference champions are priming themselves for another dual-team playoff run. Before the Golden...Published: Sep 28, 2007 3:13 PM Full Story
Eastern Wayne sweeps Southern Wayne
Following her team's straight-set defeat against reigning Class 3-A Eastern Carolina Conference co-champion Eastern Wayne on Thursday afternoon, second-year Southern Wayne coach Colby Mangum was frustrated -- to say the least. Then again, most coaches and teams exit with a...Published: Sep 28, 2007 3:11 PM Full Story
Spring Creek rallies past Princeton
SEVEN SPRINGS -- Spring Creek started second-half play on the Class 1-A Carolina Conference volleyball scene in reverse fashion Thursday afternoon. Dealt a league-opening loss by Princeton less than three weeks ago, the Gators earned revenge behind Kristin Smith. The...Published: Sep 28, 2007 3:08 PM Full Story
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Rosewood picked up its first Carolina 1-A Conference win of the season with a 25-17, 25-23, 25-17 victory over Ayden-Grifton on Thursday. Paige Babb handed out 21 assists, to go along with four aces, one dig and a kill. Ashley...Published: Sep 28, 2007 3:04 PM Full Story
Thursday, September 27, 2007
C.B. Aycock claims showdown versus Eastern Wayne
PIKEVILLE -- Regardless of which school in the Class 3-A Eastern Carolina Conference you're a fan of, Charles B. Aycock's Alex Rodriguez is well worth the price of admission. Rodriguez used his electifying speed and magician-like skills to record a...Published: Sep 27, 2007 3:05 PM Full Story
Hunt defeats Southern Wayne
DUDLEY -- The coaching staff at Southern Wayne preaches to its men's soccer players to have no fear. That's easier said than done when goals, and victories, have been rare over the past two seasons. But this year's edition of...Published: Sep 27, 2007 3:03 PM Full Story
Game of the week - Eastern Wayne at North Lenoir
LaGRANGE -- Eastern Wayne head football coach Jeff Price knows there is reason for concern when facing an opponent that's yet to crack the win column. He just hopes his concerns don't become realities when the Warriors travel to winless...Published: Sep 27, 2007 3:00 PM Full Story
Trojans finish 20th
ORLANDO, Fla. -- Johan Hagsund tied for 58th out of 104 golfers and Mount Olive College finished 20th overall in the Coker College Men's Golf Invitational contested on the Orange County National Golf Club links. Hagsund carded a 36-hole round...Published: Sep 27, 2007 2:57 PM Full Story
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JACKSONVILLE -- Senior outside hitter Jordei Osby recorded a career-high 22 kills to help Eastern Wayne claim a 25-21, 23-25, 22-25, 25-15, 15-11 win over Jacksonville White Oak on Wednesday. Osby added six blocks and five digs as the Warriors...Published: Sep 27, 2007 2:54 PM Full Story
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Long overdue: Saints earn much-awaited victory over Aycock volleyball
PIKEVILLE -- Regular-season meetings against county rivals Eastern Wayne and Charles B. Aycock haven't favored the Southern Wayne volleyball team in recent years. In fact, the Saints had compiled a combined 0-25 record against the two Class 3-A Eastern Carolina...Published: Sep 26, 2007 3:06 PM Full Story
Eastern Wayne runners race against the clock, not Bruins
Tim Wright chased a win. Kelly Gregorcyk hunted down the boys. Other runners pursued their own record. The Eastern Wayne cross country team had a variety of opponents on Tuesday afternoon due to a scheduling mishap. Instead of having a...Published: Sep 26, 2007 3:02 PM Full Story
Princeton rallies from 2-0 deficit, clips Eagles
There's usually a handful of turning points over the course of a season. For Princeton and Rosewood, their Class 1-A Carolina Conference showdown Tuesday evening could very easily prove to be one of those turning points. The Eagles grabbed a...Published: Sep 26, 2007 3:00 PM Full Story
Eastern Wayne netters continue perfect run in ECC play
WILSON -- Eastern Wayne picked up an 8-1 Eastern Carolina Conference 3-A win over Wilson Hunt on Tuesday. Lindsey Frederick, Mollie Musgrave, Danielle Daniel, Elizabeth Borden and Emily Northington earned singles wins for the Warriors. The tandems of Mollie and...Published: Sep 26, 2007 2:57 PM Full Story
Motes pounds out 18 kills in Trojans' home win
MOUNT OLIVE -- Alicia Mote led all players with 17 kills, while Joanie Werling recorded 45 assists and keyed a late second-game run as Mount Olive turned back Coker 30-20, 30-24, 27-30, 30-23 in a Conference Carolinas women's volleyball match....Published: Sep 26, 2007 2:54 PM Full Story
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Eastern Wayne cruises past Beddingfield
Barely 10 minutes into Monday evening's contest against Wilson Beddingfield, the Eastern Wayne men's soccer team appeared to suffer a devastating loss. Senior Robbie Keys suffered a right-ankle injury and remained sidelined the remainder of the Class 3-A Eastern Carolina...Published: Sep 25, 2007 2:57 PM Full Story
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Matt Davis scored the game-winning goal late in the opening half and Wayne Christian claimed a 3-2, non-conference decision over Faith Christian-Rocky Mount on Monday afternoon. The Eagles (9-4-0 overall) swept the regular-season series. Hayden Gardner got Wayne Christian on...Published: Sep 25, 2007 2:54 PM Full Story
C.B. Aycock picks up key ECC win
WILSON -- Charles B. Aycock is back where it belongs -- in sole possession of the Class 3-A Eastern Carolina Conference men's soccer lead. The Golden Falcons assured themselves of that position with a 2-0 conquest of league rival Wilson...Published: Sep 25, 2007 2:51 PM Full Story
Monday, September 24, 2007
Local digest
RED SPRINGS -- Wayne Christian's Josh Magnus captured first place in the Cougar Classic cross country invitational contested Saturday at Flora MacDonald Academy. Magnus, a junior, ran the 3.1-mile course in 18 minutes, 21 seconds. Teammates Justin Brathwaite and Noah...Published: Sep 24, 2007 3:02 PM Full Story
Sunday, September 23, 2007
Pitt's pick preserves Aycock's first victory of 2007
PIKEVILLE -- Tyheim Pitt held his helmet high in the air while head coach Randy Pinkowski exhaled. Charles B. Aycock finally had its first victory. Pitt's interception of Devontae Bizell's pass with under a minute to play sealed the Golden...Published: Sep 23, 2007 2:22 AM Full Story
James Kenan pummels Greene Central
SNOW HILL -- Spying in high school football? One might wonder if an unidentified figure slipped into Greene Central and James Kenan practices last week, and overheard the coaching staffs' discuss their respective strategies for the game. Ironically, each team's...Published: Sep 23, 2007 2:21 AM Full Story
No. 2-ranked Rocky Mount silences Saints
DUDLEY -- Southern Wayne rebounded from an 0-3 start. Now the Saints have two weeks to handle another setback. No. 2-ranked Rocky Mount presented head coach B.W. Holt with career win No. 300 in its 49-7, non-conference victory at the...Published: Sep 23, 2007 2:20 AM Full Story
Unbeaten, state-ranked Rebels skin Wildcats
NEWTON GROVE -- Akeem Cox rushed for three touchdowns and North Duplin's defense forced three turnovers in a long-awaited, 28-12 victory over Hobbton on Friday evening. The Rebels, ranked No. 10 in the latest Associated Press Class 1-A prep poll,...Published: Sep 23, 2007 2:19 AM Full Story
Dixon spoils Spring Creek's homecoming
SEVEN SPRINGS -- Spring Creek's players looked back at the scoreboard one last time as they entered the halftime break. Two turnovers enabled the Gators to take a 12-7 lead at intermission, something they hadn't accomplished all season. But Holly...Published: Sep 23, 2007 2:18 AM Full Story
Raiders benefit from second-half onside kick
SPIVEY'S CORNER -- A big play and a few mistakes led to Rosewood suffering its third loss of the season on Friday night. Midway scored on a 99-yard touchdown pass and took advantage of a Rosewood fumble to defeat the...Published: Sep 23, 2007 2:18 AM Full Story
Red Rams shut out Bulldogs
By GEOFF NEVILLE Courtesy The Franklin Times FRANKLINTON -- Victories are becoming contagious at Franklinton, and this time a homecoming crowd was on hand for the celebration. For the second time in three weeks, the Red Rams prevailed -- this...Published: Sep 23, 2007 2:17 AM Full Story
Wilson, Ford provide Chargers' goals
Goals by David Wilson and Cameron Ford enabled Wayne Country Day to knock off Kerr-Vance Academy 2-0 on Friday evening in Class 1-A Coastal Plains Independent Conference play. Wilson scored on a header in the 37th minute off a throw-in...Published: Sep 23, 2007 2:16 AM Full Story
Trojan spikers sweep Bobcats in Conference Carolinas action
MOC Sports Information MOUNT OLIVE -- Senior outside hitter Sam Mitchell recorded 22 kills and freshman Alicia Mote added a career-high 18 kills to lead Mount Olive to a 30-28, 30-22, 24-30, 18-30, 15-11 victory over Conference Carolinas leader Lees-McRae...Published: Sep 23, 2007 2:15 AM Full Story
Friday, September 21, 2007
Wayne County Cross Country Championships
SEVEN SPRINGS -- Thursday afternoon's rainfall might have been more suitable for ducks, but the nearly 70 runners vying for individual and team bragging rights in the seventh annual Wayne County Cross Country Championships didn't mind the wet conditions. In...Published: Sep 21, 2007 2:58 PM Full Story
Warriors stay unbeaten
PIKEVILLE -- Defending Class 3-A Eastern Carolina Conference co-champion Eastern Wayne refuses to relinquish its volleyball crown. The Warriors proved it again Thursday afternoon. Two days after defeating 2006 co-champ Wilson Beddingfield in five games, Eastern Wayne ventured to archrival...Published: Sep 21, 2007 2:55 PM Full Story
Murphy feels Butch Davis brought good changes to North Carolina
CHAPEL HILL -- In the midst of coaching and strategizing on the North Carolina sidelines each Saturday afternoon, you can hear laughter and chatter. Some of it comes from deep snapper Michael Murphy and placekicker Connor Barth, who usually joke...Published: Sep 21, 2007 2:53 PM Full Story
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DUDLEY -- Clarice Sherard pounded out a team-leading 12 kills and Southern Wayne dumped Wilson Hunt 25-21, 25-22, 10-25, 25-21 on the Class 3-A Eastern Carolina Conference volleyball scene Thursday afternoon. Sherard added two blocks for the Saints, who claimed...Published: Sep 21, 2007 2:48 PM Full Story
Thursday, September 20, 2007
Game of the Week - James Kenan at Greene Central
SNOW HILL -- Although it's not a David vs. Goliath encounter, underdog Greene Central is taking that approach for Friday's game against Class 1-A heavyweight James Kenan. And beating the Tigers (5-0 overall) will be a daunting task. "We were...Published: Sep 20, 2007 2:55 PM Full Story
Warriors fall in OT
Conference losses always sting. When it's a loss in overtime, that sting lingers a little longer. Eastern Wayne's 4-3 setback against Eastern Carolina 3-A Conference foe Wilson Hunt on Wednesday evening is one that could linger for some time. Wilson...Published: Sep 20, 2007 2:52 PM Full Story
C.B. Aycock rolls over Kinston
PIKEVILLE -- Two-time defending Class 3-A Eastern Carolina Conference men's soccer champion Charles B. Aycock raced to a four-goal advantage and dumped Kinston 5-1 on Wednesday. Tyson Pearson provided two goals for the Golden Falcons, who improved to 7-2-1 overall...Published: Sep 20, 2007 2:50 PM Full Story
Mount Olive falls to Wingate
MOUNT OLIVE -- Lindsay Brennan moved into second place on the school's all-time scoring list, but Mount Olive College dropped a 5-1, non-conference decision to Wingate University at Amon Field. Brennan's goal, the 31st of her career, in the 78th...Published: Sep 20, 2007 2:47 PM Full Story
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DUDLEY -- Southern Wayne dropped its third straight match, falling to Wilson Beddingfield 2-1 in Eastern Carolina 3-A Conference action. The Bruins broke open a scoreless game with two, second-half goals from Picasso Eduardo. Southern Wayne got its goal from...Published: Sep 20, 2007 2:43 PM Full Story
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Gators earn first-ever win over Eagles
Momentum in volleyball it can mean everything. Leading Class 1-A Carolina Conference foe Rosewood two games to one, Spring Creek felt the momentum slipping away. A 17-9 lead had suddenly turned into a 20-17 deficit, and a once-tame Rosewood crowd...Published: Sep 19, 2007 2:47 PM Full Story
Eastern Wayne rallies past Beddingfield
Brooke Newsome's serve has an uncanny ability to always find the weakest player on the court. Even against one of its toughest opponents of the season, the Eastern Wayne senior was able to find the Wilson Beddingfield player who did...Published: Sep 19, 2007 2:45 PM Full Story
Wayne Christian dealt another heartbreaker
Oh no, not again. A victim of one-goal losses during the last 10 days of play, Wayne Christian watched another opponent celebrate a late victory Tuesday evening. Garrett Bostwick supplied the game-winning goal in the 77th minute as defending state...Published: Sep 19, 2007 2:43 PM Full Story
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SEVEN SPRINGS -- Spring Creek knocked North Duplin from the unbeaten ranks and claimed sole possession of the Class 1-A Carolina/Super Six Conference race with a doubleheader sweep Tuesday afternoon. The Gators dumped the Rebels 5-1 and 7-2. North...Published: Sep 19, 2007 2:41 PM Full Story
MOC men's golf competes at Neuse Tournament
CLAYTON -- Jonathan Greene finished fifth out of 74 golfers and Mount Olive tied with archrival Barton College for fourth in team competition during the two-day Dogfight at the Neuse men's golf tournament. Nine strokes separated the top five teams....Published: Sep 19, 2007 2:37 PM Full Story
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
Eastern Wayne blanks Southern Wayne
DUDLEY -- Slowly, Southern Wayne is evolving into a competitive team in the Class 3-A Eastern Carolina Conference. Monday night, the Saints opened league play against county archrival Eastern Wayne and had that evolution stunted for one night. The Warriors...Published: Sep 18, 2007 3:21 PM Full Story
Fike dumps C.B. Aycock
PIKEVILLE -- While Charles B. Aycock's offense continues to misfire, its defense has been dependable through four weeks of play. The defense permitted one touchdown, but the Golden Falcons succumbed to first-quarter turnovers in a 21-0, non-conference loss Monday evening...Published: Sep 18, 2007 3:18 PM Full Story
Warriors drop heartbreaker
After waiting four days for an outcome, Eastern Wayne's lone glimmer of hope turned into heartbreak in the blink of an eye Monday evening. Trailing 17-14 and precious seconds ticking way, Warrior placekicker Will Hughes trotted onto the field to...Published: Sep 18, 2007 3:15 PM Full Story
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David Wilson and Cameron Ford contributed two goals each as Wayne Country Day shut out Rosewood 5-0 on Monday afternoon. Wilson broke a scoreless tie with the first of his two goals in the 29th minute off a Matt Wolf...Published: Sep 18, 2007 3:11 PM Full Story
Monday, September 17, 2007
Faith Christian JV downs Cornerstone
* Volleyball -- Faith Christian defeated Cornerstone Christian 25-18, 25-23 on Friday afternoon. Zoie Singer led the Conquerors with six aces while Charity Spencer added three aces, one kill and one dig. Madison Caudle tallied three kills while Elizabeth Weeks...Published: Sep 17, 2007 1:48 PM Full Story
Sunday, September 16, 2007
Game of the Week: Southern Wayne pounds Goldsboro
Facing a Goldsboro running back duo that was averaging 334 yards per game, Southern Wayne knew its job. Stop the run, blitz and win the battle up front. The Saints' defense did just that and handed Goldsboro a decisive 40-12...Published: Sep 16, 2007 2:22 AM Full Story
Lightning suspends Eastern Wayne's game
In 24 hours, Eastern Wayne will either succeed or fail in its bid for non-conference win No. 12 since 2005. Lightning caused the unwelcomed delay Friday evening with the Warriors trailing West Craven 17-14 at Little Big Horn. The contest...Published: Sep 16, 2007 2:21 AM Full Story
Greene Central eases past Kinston
KINSTON -- Greene Central notched two first-quarter touchdowns and cruised past Kinston 25-16 on Friday evening. Tyrell Lane accounted for the Rams' first touchdown, a 1-yard run with less than three minutes remaining in the period. Quarterback William Brown hooked...Published: Sep 16, 2007 2:21 AM Full Story
Unbeaten Tigers spank East Duplin
BEULAVILLE -- Shawn Jones threw two touchdown passes and state-ranked James Kenan remained unbeaten with a 19-3, non-conference triumph over East Duplin. Jones completed scoring strikes of 39 and 30 yards to Kendal Jones and Chris Marable, respectively. Jones' second-quarter...Published: Sep 16, 2007 2:19 AM Full Story
Rebels improve to 4-0
HOLLY RIDGE -- Quarterbacks Doug Lloyd and Alan Schilling combined for five touchdowns as North Duplin hammered Dixon 49-0 on Friday evening. Lloyd scored touchdowns on runs of 6, 5 and 5 yards. Schilling completed an 11-yard, fourth-quarter scoring strike...Published: Sep 16, 2007 2:18 AM Full Story
Chargers, Patriots play to 1-1 draw
ROCKY MOUNT -- Sophomore Will Wolf provided Wayne Country Day's lone goal in a 1-1 draw against Faith Christian-Rocky Mount on Friday afternoon. The Patriots seized a 1-0 lead in the sixth minute. "It was a misread by the defenders...Published: Sep 16, 2007 2:18 AM Full Story
Baker having time of life at Sleepy Creek
DUDLEY -- Gene Baker admits he's a restless person. A former teacher, government employee and elementary school principal, Baker has always occupied every minute of his day. When he and his wife moved to the quiet Sleepy Creek community in...Published: Sep 16, 2007 2:16 AM Full Story
Aycock's baseball team receives long-awaited championship rings
PIKEVILLE -- Joe Toler felt like he was opening a belated Christmas gift. A smile curled his lips as he nervously fumbled to open the box. His eyes twinkled when he pulled out the shiny silver ring that glistened in...Published: Sep 16, 2007 2:15 AM Full Story
Trojan spikers pick up two league wins
MOUNT OLIVE -- Sam Mitchell recorded a match-high 18 kills and Alicia Mote contributed a double-double (13 kills, 11 digs) as Mount Olive swept Queens University 30-25, 30-23, 30-20 in a Conference Carolinas match Saturday afternoon. The Trojans (7-8 overall)...Published: Sep 16, 2007 2:14 AM Full Story
Friday, September 14, 2007
Eastern Wayne ends CBA's streak
PIKEVILLE -- For 28-plus years, opponents couldn't devise a winning formula to defeat the Charles B. Aycock women's tennis in conference play. Eastern Wayne did Thursday afternoon. Respectful of the Golden Falcons' extensive win streak, the Warriors played calm and...Published: Sep 14, 2007 3:11 PM Full Story
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From staff reports SEVEN SPRINGS -- Spring Creek evened its Class 1-A Carolina Conference worksheet at 1-1 with a 25-16, 25-22, 25-11 victory over Ayden-Grifton on Thursday afternoon. Kristin Smith hammered out 15 kills to go along with eight blocks...Published: Sep 14, 2007 3:08 PM Full Story
Aycock consistent in the clutch against Kinston
PIKEVILLE -- Consistency when it counts. It's an intangible that has eluded Charles B. Aycock at times this season, but was on display at critical moments Thursday afternoon. The Golden Falcons started off strong and showed composure late in their...Published: Sep 14, 2007 3:06 PM Full Story
Rosewood drops heartbreaker
Youth-laden Rosewood found itself in a dogfight with Class 1-A Carolina Conference rival North Johnston on Thursday afternoon. The Eagles led 2-1 in the best-of-five match, but took a hard hit in game four. Setter Paige Babb became overheated and...Published: Sep 14, 2007 3:02 PM Full Story
Thursday, September 13, 2007
Game of the Week - Southern Wayne at Goldsboro
Winning and losing can be equally as motivating. Southern Wayne's Bob Warren and Goldsboro's Eric Reid have seen their clubs learn from both aspects this season. After guiding their teams to the winner's circle last week, the pair hope the...Published: Sep 13, 2007 2:41 PM Full Story
Spring Creek demolishes James Kenan
SEVEN SPRINGS -- While the dark clouds slowly etched their way toward Wayne County on Wednesday afternoon, the Spring Creek women's tennis team had one thought on its mind -- finish this quick. The Gators did. Utilizing the pro-set (eight-game)...Published: Sep 13, 2007 2:39 PM Full Story
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MOUNT OLIVE -- North Duplin seized two doubles points and edged two-time defending Carolina/Super Six 1-A Conference champion Rosewood 5-4 on the John Neal Walker Complex courts Thursday afternoon. The Rebels' No. 2 tandem of Brittany Coley-Elizabeth Lane rolled past...Published: Sep 13, 2007 2:38 PM Full Story
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
North Duplin holds off North Johnston
CALYPSO -- Finish what you started. That will be one of several lessons North Duplin will undoubtedly learn from its five-game 25-21, 25-19, 12-25, 20-25, 15-9 victory over Class 1-A Carolina Conference foe North Johnston on Tuesday. The Rebels (3-2...Published: Sep 12, 2007 1:48 PM Full Story
Eastern Wayne sweeps Southern Wayne
DUDLEY -- Eastern Wayne executed its serving game to near perfection and began defense of its Class 3-A Eastern Carolina Conference title in victorious fashion Tuesday afternoon. The Warriors logged just seven aces, but used the court well to disrupt...Published: Sep 12, 2007 1:48 PM Full Story
Aycock whips Greene Central
PIKEVILLE -- Soccer is in Alex Rodriguez's blood. Rodriguez's father taught him the game as well as many of his dazzling moves that he is now using to carve up the opposition. On Tuesday night, he no doubt made his...Published: Sep 12, 2007 1:48 PM Full Story
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DUDLEY -- Eastern Wayne sophomore Jasmine Reeves earned medalist honors with a nine-hole round of 41 and the Warriors seized the team lead after the first Class 3-A Eastern Carolina Conference women's golf meet of the season. The Warriors recorded...Published: Sep 12, 2007 1:48 PM Full Story
Mount Olive Tuesday wrap-up
HARTSVILLE, S.C. -- April Jacobs scored in the opening minute and Lyndsay Brennan eased up the all-time, career-goal scoring list at Mount Olive College during a 3-0, Conference Carolinas victory at Coker College. Jacobs collected her third goal of the...Published: Sep 12, 2007 1:47 PM Full Story
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
Mixed Martial Arts comes to Wayne County
It's a sport that's been associated with brutality such as eye gouging and biting. It has been banned in states across the country. Slowly though, these misconceptions regarding mixed martial arts (MMA) are changing as the sport continues to expand...Published: Sep 11, 2007 1:47 PM Full Story
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LaGRANGE -- Robbie Keys found the back of the net twice and contributed three assists as Eastern Wayne whipped North Lenoir 6-2 on Monday. Eric Suncin, Werner Wooten, Geordi Brown and Ryan Klinkicht also got in on the scoring for...Published: Sep 11, 2007 1:47 PM Full Story
Mount Olive golfers perform well
ANDERSON, S.C. -- Mount Olive College golfers Jonathan Greene and Kate Moberg finished tied for third and second, respectively, during opening-round play of the Anderson University Men's and Women's Golf Invite contested Monday afternoon. Greene carded a 3-under 69, which...Published: Sep 11, 2007 1:47 PM Full Story
Sunday, September 9, 2007
Goldsboro claims impressive victory
While subtropical storm Gabrielle churns off the Atlantic Coast, Goldsboro High has developed its own, powerful weather system -- thunder (Hykeem Coley) and lightning (Anthony Council) -- this season. Council, who returned from a two-week absence, and Coley combined for...Published: Sep 9, 2007 10:00 AM Full Story
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ROCKY MOUNT -- Gregory Alexander provided the game's lone goal and Wayne Christian stunned No. 5-ranked Faith Christian-Rocky Mount 1-0 on Friday afternoon. Alexander scored off an assist from brother Brian in the 14th minute. Keeper Eric Williams stopped 12...Published: Sep 9, 2007 9:58 AM Full Story
Friday, September 7, 2007
Peterson looks to build on tradition
Rod Peterson, an 11-year veteran in the classroom, has been named the new athletics director at Goldsboro High School. Peterson replaces Randy Jordan, who served as AD and men's basketball coach for six seasons. Jordan resigned in July to take...Published: Sep 7, 2007 2:51 PM Full Story
Aycock's Davis -- MOC Hall of Fame
MOUNT OLIVE -- Less than a month after guiding Charles B. Aycock to the Class 3-A state baseball title, head coach Charles Davis received a phone call at home one evening. He expected the caller to offer their congratulations. That...Published: Sep 7, 2007 2:49 PM Full Story
EW upends Hunt
Eastern Wayne swaggered onto the Wayne Community College courts almost a little too confident Thursday afternoon. And Wilson Hunt quickly noticed the attitude. The visiting Warriors took the opening game in nearly every singles match. Once Eastern Wayne head coach...Published: Sep 7, 2007 2:46 PM Full Story
Gators roll over Wayne Christian
SEVEN SPRINGS -- It seems fitting that the Spring Creek volleyball team plays in a sweltering gymnasium. And the Gators are red-hot, just like the steaming temperatures that greet guests when they venture into "The Swamp." Spring Creek remained unbeaten...Published: Sep 7, 2007 2:44 PM Full Story
Wayne Country Day earns first home win
Getting 11 players to act as one cohesive unit for a full 80 minutes is something Wayne Country Day coach Baron Heinemann has been searching for early on this season. Heinemann finally got his wish Thursday afternoon. Seeking their first...Published: Sep 7, 2007 2:41 PM Full Story
Local digest
Faith Christian moved to 2-0 in the North Carolina Christian Schools Association Coastal 2-A Conference with a win in four games 25-16, 15-15, 23-25, 25-16 over Mount Calvary on Thursday. Renee Provencal led the Conquerors with 18 assists and one...Published: Sep 7, 2007 2:38 PM Full Story
Thursday, September 6, 2007
Game of the week - C.B. Aycock at Goldsboro
See the big picture. That's the message getting passed along each day to members of the Goldsboro High and Charles B. Aycock football teams. While neither program has a glamorous record through three weeks of play, their respective head coaches...Published: Sep 6, 2007 1:48 PM Full Story
St. Andrews drops Mount Olive
MOUNT OLIVE -- Excited and eager to play on its homecourt, the Mount Olive College women's volleyball team opened its Conference Carolinas schedule in disappointing fashion Wednesday evening. In-state rival St. Andrews continued its recent mastery over the Trojans with...Published: Sep 6, 2007 1:48 PM Full Story
C.B. Aycock eventually boots Gators
SEVEN SPRINGS -- Battling relentless heat and constantly under attack, a "bend but don't break" defense finally broke. Playing its first match of the season with only a week of practice under its belt, Spring Creek challenged Charles B. Aycock...Published: Sep 6, 2007 1:48 PM Full Story
Eastern Wayne too much for Princeton
There were moments against Princeton where Eastern Wayne appeared dominant with strong serves, crisp passes and solid kills. Then there were other moments of mental errors and misplayed hits. Thankfully, for coach Bruce Burridge, there were more positives in the...Published: Sep 6, 2007 1:48 PM Full Story
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BEULAVILLE -- Abby Sugg claimed a straight-set win and Puja Patel triumphed in her debut as Greene Central upset previously-unbeaten East Duplin 6-3 on Wednesday afternoon. The Rams (6-2 overall) entered the non-conference contest ranked No. 5 in the latest...Published: Sep 6, 2007 1:47 PM Full Story
MOC men's soccer moves up to No. 7
Coming off its second shutout of the season, Mount Olive College kept the No. 7 spot in this week's NSCAA/adidas Division II Southeast Region men's soccer poll. The Trojans are 3-0 overall for the third time in the last four...Published: Sep 6, 2007 1:47 PM Full Story
K-Tribe blown out by Salem
KINSTON -- Defending Mills Cup champion Kinston faces elimination in the Southern Division playoff series after a 10-3 loss to Salem on Wednesday evening. The Avalanche pounded out 15 hits and can clinch the best-of-three series with a win tonight...Published: Sep 6, 2007 1:47 PM Full Story
Wednesday, September 5, 2007
Spartan spikers upend W. Country Day
When in doubt, find your money player. Needing quality swings at critical times, Kerr-Vance Academy setter Bailey Hughes put the ball in Mary Hannah Ross' capable hands. An all-state performer last season, Ross responded in dominating fashion. A junior outside...Published: Sep 5, 2007 3:07 PM Full Story
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Chargers erase goose egg on CPIC men's soccer scene GREENVILLE -- David Wilson collected a hat trick (three goals) and Wayne Country Day hammered Oakwood 10-1 on the Coastal Plains Independent 1-A Conference scene Tuesday afternoon. Cameron Ford added two...Published: Sep 5, 2007 3:05 PM Full Story
Catawba gets off to fast start, downs MOC women
SALISBURY -- Regionally-ranked Catawba sprinted to a three-goal lead and turned back in-state rival Mount Olive College 4-1 in women's soccer action Tuesday evening. April Jacobs tallied the Trojans' lone goal in the 73rd minute. Gina Dos Santos and Lyndsay...Published: Sep 5, 2007 3:03 PM Full Story
K-Tribe opens playoffs at home tonight
KINSTON -- A playoff qualifier for seven consecutive seasons in the Single A Carolina League, Kinston begins defense of its Southern Division championship at home today against Salem. Game time is 7 p.m. at historic Grainger Stadium. The K-Tribe (87-52...Published: Sep 5, 2007 3:00 PM Full Story
Tuesday, September 4, 2007
K-Tribe ends regular season in style
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. -- Chris Gimenez trotted home for the game-winning run on a bases-loaded walk and Kinston edged Myrtle Beach 4-3 in the regular-season finale for both teams Monday evening. Tied at 3-3, Jerad Head drew the free pass...Published: Sep 4, 2007 1:49 PM Full Story
Mudcats win finale
ZEBULON -- Chase Lambin and Jai Miller each supplied a key third-inning hit as Carolina nipped Tennessee 4-3 in the regular-season finale for both teams Monday afternoon at Five County Stadium. Lambin belted his 15th homer of the season to...Published: Sep 4, 2007 1:49 PM Full Story
Local digest
Golf Lane Tree Ladies Association Linda Cannon emerged the game-of-the-week winner during weekly tournament play at Lane Tree Golf Course. Betty Jean Gurley and Bunkie Parker won low net and low putts, respectively. Fishing Hawg Breath Bass Club Joe Moye...Published: Sep 4, 2007 1:49 PM Full Story
Monday, September 3, 2007
K-Tribe
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. -- Beau Mills scored on a two-base throwing error in the eighth inning as Kinston edged Myrtle Beach 3-2 on Sunday evening. Tied at 2-2 and with two outs on the board, Jerad Head hit a routine...Published: Sep 3, 2007 1:47 PM Full Story
Mudcats
ZEBULON -- Eric Rigg's eighth-inning single propelled Carolina to a 6-5 win over Tennessee at Five County Stadium on Sunday evening. Carolina (31-38) overcame a 5-1 deficit as they answered back with five straight runs, all scoring after the seventh...Published: Sep 3, 2007 1:47 PM Full Story
Sunday, September 2, 2007
Game of the Week: Rams capture 3-OT thriller
SNOW HILL -- William Brown trotted into the end zone, looked up at the stars and released a huge sigh. The quarterback's sense of relief was shared by his fellow coaches and teammates as Greene Central pulled out its second...Published: Sep 2, 2007 2:02 AM Full Story
Eastern Wayne off to second 3-0 start since 2005
WINTERVILLE -- Seconds before a fourth-quarter, first-down play, Eastern Wayne coach Jeff Price warned his backfield to protect the football. Dwight Ulmer heard Price's plea, but had other thoughts. "I was thinking about scoring," said a grinning Ulmer. Quarterback Mike...Published: Sep 2, 2007 2:02 AM Full Story
Unbeaten Tigers throttle Trask
WARSAW -- They may be teammates, but James Kenan's Brandon Satchell and Duan Alston engaged in a friendly game of "anything you can do I can better" on Friday evening. Satchell rumbled for 132 yards and three touchdowns -- all...Published: Sep 2, 2007 2:02 AM Full Story
North Duplin's Cox runs over Jones Senior
TRENTON -- Akeem Cox rushed for a career-high 260 yards and scored three touchdowns as North Duplin knocked off Jones Senior 28-12 on Friday evening. Cox's touchdowns covered runs of 11, 55 and 2 yards. It was the highest, single-game...Published: Sep 2, 2007 2:02 AM Full Story
Goldsboro falls to Durham Hillside
DURHAM -- Knowing Durham-Hillside liked to throw the deep ball, Goldsboro's coaches had its players ready to defend the pass. On the first play of the game, Tyquan Sprangle intercepted a long pass giving the Cougars confidence. Unfortunately for Goldsboro,...Published: Sep 2, 2007 2:02 AM Full Story
Kinston retains Freedom Cup with win over N. Lenoir
By BRYAN C. HANKS Kinston Free Press Sports Editor There's just something about seeing "Lenoir" on the front of a jersey that fires Michael Thompson and Kinston up. As a result, the Vikings won their second consecutive Freedom Cup. Kinston...Published: Sep 2, 2007 2:01 AM Full Story
Hobbton capitalizes on costly Rosewood turnovers
HOBBTON -- Three Rosewood turnovers in the first quarter led to three Hobbton touchdowns in the blink of an eye and the Eagles' never recovered in a 41-21 defeat on Friday night. An opening scoring drive, a fumble to set...Published: Sep 2, 2007 2:01 AM Full Story
Princeton scores touchdown, but commits too many turnovers
HOLLY RIDGE -- Dixon scored on its opening drive and added two more touchdowns off turnovers during a 26-6, non-conference victory over Princeton on Friday evening. The host Bulldogs (1-1 overall) organized a 14-play scoring drive that ended on Chris...Published: Sep 2, 2007 2:01 AM Full Story
Trojan women get first win of season
MOC Sports Information MOUNT OLIVE -- Freshman Alyceia Higgins delivered two goals less than five minutes apart, leading Mount Olive to a 2-0 decision over USC Aiken at Amon Field. Trojan keeper Ali O'Steen recorded six saves and earned her...Published: Sep 2, 2007 2:01 AM Full Story
Wayne Christian volleyball team sweeps Norlina
NORLINA -- Katie Daniels registered eight kills as Wayne Christian rolled past Norlina Christian 25-19, 25-16, 25-17 on the Class 1-A Carolina Christian Conference volleyball scene. Brooke Norris dished out 16 assits for the Eagles. Traci Davis contributed six kills....Published: Sep 2, 2007 2:01 AM Full Story
Midway shuts out Gators
SPIVEY'S CORNER -- Spring Creek's early season struggles continued against Midway Friday night. The Raiders exploded for 22 first-quarter points and routed the Gators 50-0. "First half, we gave up big plays," said Spring Creek coach Roy Whitfield. "Four big...Published: Sep 2, 2007 2:01 AM Full Story
Farmville Central cruises past Saints
FARMVILLE -- A 26-8 halftime deficit and five turnovers was too much for Southern Wayne to overcome in a 50-22 loss to Farmville Central on Friday night. Kevin Flow led the Saints with 165 yards rushing and a touchdown on...Published: Sep 2, 2007 2:01 AM Full Story