Friday, October 31, 2008
Bird trail training program to conclude
KENANSVILLE -- The N.C. Birding Trail has slated it's final Birder Friendly Business & Birder Friendly Community Training Program for next Wednesday at the Duplin County Agricultural Service Center. Designed for businesses and communities near the trail, this training...Published: Oct 31, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Biologists need hunter cooperation for study
Bobby Futrell was hunting in Pender County on opening day of the eastern deer season. Vic French, a biologist with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission found out Futrell had taken a deer and drove to his house after calling the...Published: Oct 31, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Ducks Unlimited holding banquet
The Goldsboro chapter of Ducks Unlimited will hold its annual banquet on Friday, Nov. 7 at Lane Tree Golf Club. Doors open at 6 p.m., with dinner at 7:30. An auction will start at 8:30. Tickets are $55 each, $75...Published: Oct 31, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
MOC men's, women's basketball teams ready
MOUNT OLIVE -- Bill Clingan left many at Mount Olive College saddened by his retiring as men's basketball coach last spring. Clingan didn't leave the cupboard bare. Long-time assistant coach Joey Higginbotham inherited a talent-rich program and returns eight players...Published: Oct 31, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Torjan men get needed league win
MOC Sports Information LAURINBURG -- Anthony Payne and Angelo Acquah tallied two goals apiece as Mount Olive College hammered in-state rival St. Andrews 5-1 in a Conference Carolinas men's soccer contest Thursday evening. Payne handed out two assists for the...Published: Oct 31, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Local Preps Digest
JV sports * Football: C.B. Aycock 38, Eastern Wayne 28 -- Marquis Bryant finished with 189 yards and three touchdowns on 28 carries for the Golden Falcons. Antonio Applewhite tacked on 119 yards and a score and Artemius Taylor added...Published: Oct 31, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Eastern dual-team title changes hands
Eyes puffy and reddened from tears, Nancy Dawson parked the activity bus one last time in the Eastern Wayne parking lot. Bright stars illuminated the sidewalk as she walked into the school to hang up the key. Dawson phoned athletics...Published: Oct 31, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Gators advance by beating Camden County
SEVEN SPRINGS -- The fun continues for Spring Creek soccer. The state-ranked Gators jumped in front early and never looked back, as they defeated Camden County 3-1 in the opening round of the N.C. High School Athletic Association Class 1-A...Published: Oct 30, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
St. Andrews stops MOC soccer
MOC Sports Information LAURINBURG -- Carrie Jones punched in an unassisted goal with 32 seconds left in the opening half and St. Andrews held on to defeat Mount Olive 1-0 in Conference Carolinas women's soccer action Wednesday evening. Cara Paxson's...Published: Oct 30, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Playoff picture still cloudy in ECC
The playoff picture in the Class 3-A Eastern Carolina Conference is slowly coming into focus. But 2007 league champion Southern Wayne and county rival Charles B. Aycock, a playoff qualifier last season, could be eliminated with another loss this week....Published: Oct 30, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Dave Odom heading back to Guilford
Goldsboro native Dave Odom, who began his storied athletic career as a student-athlete at Guilford College in the 1960s, will work with the college as a part-time assistant to President Kent Chabotar, effective in November. In this part-time consulting role,...Published: Oct 30, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
CBA shocked in opening round
PIKEVILLE -- Alex Rodriguez couldn't move. The Charles B. Aycock senior forward sat on the field frozen in the reality that his high school soccer career was over and the dreams of a state championship were shattered on one nightmarish...Published: Oct 30, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Local digest
FOXFIRE VILLAGE -- Eastern Wayne junior Jasmine Reeves recorded a top-30 finish in her second appearance in the N.C. High School Athletic Association Classes 1-A/2-A/3-A women's golf championships. The two-time Eastern Carolina 3-A Conference player of the year, Reeves...Published: Oct 29, 2008 1:50 PM Full Story
Mount Olive escapes Barton
MOUNT OLIVE -- Kari Ham's service run helped Mount Olive tally nine unanswered points and turn back archrival Barton College 25-22, 22-25, 25-19, 17-25, 15-7 in a Conference Carolinas women's volleyball match Tuesday evening. The Trojans tied the fifth...Published: Oct 29, 2008 1:50 PM Full Story
Trojan teams hold scrimmage
MOUNT OLIVE -- Pre-season All-American selection Kendrick Easley scored a game-high 23 points to lead the Green to a 57-44 victory in the men's portion of Mount Olive's annual Green-White basketball scrimmage at Kornegay Arena on Tuesday evening. Shequanta McGee's...Published: Oct 29, 2008 1:50 PM Full Story
OPINION - Is there finally light at the end of the BCS tunnel?
The train that is the push to bring a playoff system to Division I-A College Football isn't quite ready to pull into the station, but this may very well be the season it picks up a head of steam. Current...Published: Oct 29, 2008 1:50 PM Full Story
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Vikings post shutout at Southern Wayne
DUDLEY -- All the scoring came in the first half as Kinston defeated Southern Wayne 20-0 in Class 3-A Eastern Carolina Conference football action on Monday night. It was homecoming night at the Doyle Whitfield Athletic Complex. And a sweet...Published: Oct 28, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
KHS-SW boxscore
Kinston 14 6 0 0 -- 20 So. Wayne 0 0 0 0 -- 0 First quarter K -- Newborn 33 pass from Hines (Duarte kick), 9:44 K -- Hines 1 run (Duarte kick), 3:50 Second quarter K -- Koonce...Published: Oct 28, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Rosewood escapes The Swamp
SEVEN SPRINGS -- Rosewood sealed the deal. Clinging to a three-point lead, James Harris' touchdown run capped a game-ending 51/2-minute drive as the Eagles out-gunned Spring Creek 46-35 on the Class 1-A Carolina Conference football scene Monday evening. Rosewood (2-7,...Published: Oct 28, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
RHS-SC boxscore
Rosewood 16 14 8 8 -- 46 Spring Creek 8 6 6 15 -- 35 First quarter R -- Harris 23 run (Beasley pass from Ash), 9:00 SC -- Janning 6 pass from Hatem (Hatem run), 3:30 R -- Holmes...Published: Oct 28, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
NJ-PHS boxscore
North Johnston 6 15 7 7 -- 35 Princeton 0 7 6 0 -- 13 First Quarter NJ -- Watson 55 run (kick failed), 8:24 Second Quarter NJ -- Johnson 3 run (Lewis run), 8:54 NJ -- Pipkin 17 pass...Published: Oct 28, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
North Johnston runs past Princeton
PRINCETON -- North Johnston's Glenwood Watson certainly turned in a performance worthy of Monday Night Football. Princeton on the other hand failed to live up to its end of the bargain. Watson rushed for 264 yards and three touchdowns as...Published: Oct 28, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Steelers' Warren injured
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette has reported that Steelers long snapper and former Southern Wayne High School standout Greg Warren tore his ACL in the team's 21-14 loss to the New York Giants on Sunday. Warren underwent surgery Monday evening to repair...Published: Oct 28, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Monday, October 27, 2008
MOC women picked second
MOUNT OLIVE -- The Mount Olive College women's basketball team insisted they had all the pieces in place for a championship-caliber season in 2007-08. They did. The Trojans claimed their first-ever Conference Carolinas tournament title and advanced to the NCAA...Published: Oct 27, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Tarboro halts Rams
TARBORO -- Aaron Harper led a balanced rushing attack with 77 yards, but Greene Central couldn't find the end zone in a 34-0 loss to state-ranked Tarboro on Saturday evening. The Vikings (8-1 overall) remained unbeaten in three Class...Published: Oct 27, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Wayne Country Day spikers fall in NCISAA 1-A semifinals
When you have two all-state selections on your volleyball team, chances are very good you'll contend for championships on the conference and state levels. Wayne Country Day did. The Chargers shared the Class 1-A Coastal Plains Independent Conference regular-season title,...Published: Oct 26, 2008 2:00 AM Full Story
Gators' Howell finishes 12th in Mideast cross country regional
BURGAW -- Corey Howell took 12th place overall and Spring Creek claimed fourth place in team competition during the N.C. High School Athletic Association Class 1-A men's mideast regional cross country meet Saturday morning. Howell ran the 3.1-mile course...Published: Oct 26, 2008 2:00 AM Full Story
McLawhorn-Carraway eliminated in 2-A tennis semifinals
CARY -- Mideast Regional doubles champions Elizabeth McLawhorn-Lauren Carraway from Greene Central tumbled in the semifinal round of the N.C. High School Athletic Association Class 2-A women's tennis championships. McLawhorn-Carraway defeated South Columbus' Shay Grainger-Morgan Dameron 6-3, 6-1 in...Published: Oct 26, 2008 2:00 AM Full Story
Chargers run over North Duplin
CALYPSO -- Field position and time of possession. North Duplin head coach Hugh Martin knew before his team hit the gridiron on Friday night against Ayden-Grifton that those two statistics would tell the story of the game. And the Chargers...Published: Oct 26, 2008 2:00 AM Full Story
North Duplin-Ayden-Grifton boxscore
Ayden-Grifton 7 6 28 6 -- 47 North Duplin 0 0 0 0 -- 0 First quarter AG -- Best 2 run (Thomson kick), 1:22 Second quarter AG -- Peterson 2 run (kick failed), 3:28 Third quarter AG -- Whitaker...Published: Oct 26, 2008 2:00 AM Full Story
Mote pounds out 18 kills in 3-0 sweep of Belmont Abbey
MOC Sports Information BELMONT -- Alicia Mote delivered a match-high 16 kills as Mount Olive College swept Belmont Abbey 25-21, 25-18, 25-21 in a Conference Carolinas volleyball match Saturday afternoon. The Trojans improved to 13-14 overall and 9-5 in the...Published: Oct 26, 2008 2:00 AM Full Story
No. 1-ranked Tigers humble Hobbton
WARSAW -- Dasmine Smith was thrust into the starting quarterback role before kickoff Friday evening against Hobbton. Smith didn't disappoint. The James Kenan standout rushed for two touchdowns as the No. 1-ranked and unbeaten Tigers crushed Hobbton 28-6 at...Published: Oct 26, 2008 2:00 AM Full Story
James Kenan-Hobbton boxscore
Hobbton 6 0 0 0 -- 6 James Kenan 7 7 7 7 -- 28 First quarter JK -- Monk 5 run (Funez-Bonilla kick), 8:04 Second quarter JK -- D. Smith 4 run (Funez-Bonilla kick), 9:44 Third quarter JK --...Published: Oct 26, 2008 2:00 AM Full Story
Goldsboro offense comes alive in 4th quarter
Goldsboro head football coach Eric Reid insists the football locker room is intact. A new paint job is not necessary and the roof is stable. He didn't lose his temper, but he did get his message across to his players....Published: Oct 26, 2008 2:00 AM Full Story
Goldsboro-Farmville Central box
F. Central 0 12 0 0 -- 12 Goldsboro 0 6 6 30 -- 42 Second quarter FC -- I. Cox 1 run (run failed), 7:04 FC -- Bynum 34 pass from Bailey (pass failed), 4:42 G -- Jones 10...Published: Oct 26, 2008 2:00 AM Full Story
Eastern Wayne-Beddingfield box
Eastern Wayne 7 14 0 0 -- 21 Wilson Beddingfield 7 12 8 13 -- 40 EW WB First downs 17 11 Rushes-yds 41-203 25-112 Passing yds 127 173 Total yards 303 325 C-A-I 10-22-1 11-20-1 Fumbles-lost 2-0 0-0 Penalties-yds...Published: Oct 26, 2008 2:00 AM Full Story
Beddingfield out-guns Warriors in second half
WILSON -- Eastern Wayne became the latest victim of a Wilson Beddingfield second-half barrage on Friday evening. The Warriors led 21-19 at halftime before the Bruins erupted for 21 consecutive points and walked away with a 40-21, Class 3-A...Published: Oct 26, 2008 2:00 AM Full Story
C.B. Aycock-Hunt box
Wilson Hunt 0 3 0 14 -- 17 C.B. Aycock 0 0 0 0 -- 0 Second quarter WH -- Schick 35 FG, 10:59 Fourth quarter WH -- Taybron 3 run (Schick kick), 9:21 WH -- Lofton 20 pass from...Published: Oct 26, 2008 2:00 AM Full Story
Hunt shuts out C.B. Aycock
PIKEVILLE -- Charles B. Aycock linebacker Tyheim Pitt trudged to the sideline, slowly removed his helmet and slumped over a table before burying his head in his arms. Pitt's body language was a telling portrait of just how frustrating Friday...Published: Oct 26, 2008 2:00 AM Full Story
Friday, October 24, 2008
Hunting Lodge finally opens doors
On the corner of Belfast Road and Highway 117 North stands a familiar building with a new-found purpose. The Hunting Lodge opened today, and the dream of proprietors Mike Wilkins, Todd Wilkins and Jenny Aycock came to fruition. "We wanted...Published: Oct 24, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Cook Mountain-Man style with sourdough
There's nothing like waking up to the sound of a rippling brook, with trout rising in eddies downstream of rocks worn smooth as bowling balls by the passage of water and time. The only thing that could make such an...Published: Oct 24, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Trojan runners want to surprise competition in conference meet
MOC Sports Information MOUNT OLIVE -- Preseason voting among Conference Carolinas coaches didn't favor Mount Olive College. They tabbed the Trojan men to finish 10th and the women to wind 11th. Mount Olive looks to exceed those expectations in Saturday's...Published: Oct 24, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
MOC's Easley tabbed as Pre-Season All-American
MOC Sports Information MOUNT OLIVE -- Mount Olive College men's basketball standout Kendrick Easley continues to garner attention in the preseason. Easley, a 6-foot-1 junior, is one of 16 players named to the Division II Bulletin Preseason All-America Team. The...Published: Oct 24, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Local Preps Digest
BURGAW -- Waccamaw Conference champion Pender handed Princeton a season-endiing 25-15, 25-19, 25-20 defeat in third-round play of the N.C. High School Athletic Association Class 1-A volleyball playoffs on Thursday evening. Erin Schultz handed out 12 assists to go...Published: Oct 24, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Spring Creek captures Carolina 1-A conference crown
No bone-chilling, breath-taking Gatorade shower this time. It was too cold. Spring Creek head soccer coach Johnny Galarza watched from the sidelines as the Gators finished off their first-ever, undefeated regular-season campaign with a 3-0 victory over Rosewood at Branch...Published: Oct 23, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Cox leads Rebels against AG
Going into a pivotal Class 1-A Carolina Conference showdown with Ayden-Grifton, the coaching staff at North Duplin knows which statistic will be the telling figure in the boxscore. Time of possession. For the Rebels' offense, that means senior tailback Akeem...Published: Oct 23, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Trojans sweep Coker
MOUNT OLIVE -- Intensity. Good attitude. And avoid the pitfall of playing to the competitor's level. Mount Olive College handled all three goals with ease Tuesday evening in a 25-18, 25-14, 25-12 victory over Conference Carolinas volleyball rival Coker (S.C.)...Published: Oct 23, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Golden Falcons avenge lone loss
PIKEVILLE -- Wilson Hunt may have been better than Charles B. Aycock on one night. Not this Wednesday night, however. The Golden Falcons outplayed, outworked and outclassed the Warriors for 80 minutes and earned a 4-2 victory in the finals...Published: Oct 23, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Dawgs rule
PRINCETON -- There would be no comeback this time. After rallying from two sets down to upset Coastal Plains champion Topsail on Saturday, Spring Creek failed to win a game in a 25-11, 25-14, 25-20 loss to league rival Princeton...Published: Oct 22, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Local Preps Digest
ATLANTIC BEACH -- Eastern Wayne swept the singles matches and cruised past West Carteret 6-0 on the Island Beach Racquet Club tennis courts Tuesday afternoon. The state-ranked Warriors (15-1 overall) advanced to a third-round meeting against county archrival Charles...Published: Oct 22, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
McLawhorn shakes off tough singles loss, helps Rams advance
SNOW HILL -- Lauren Carraway and Samantha Taylor watched in silence as Greene Central teammate Elizabeth McLawhorn struggled on court No. 1 on Tuesday afternoon. McLawhorn couldn't establish a rhythm and managed to take just one game against Tarboro's Nellie...Published: Oct 22, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Saints' Gardner takes 2nd in meet
No mistakes this time. Wilson Hunt's Pierre Surrette returned to Waynesborough Park with a chip on his shoulder, and that motivation led to a first-place finish in the Class 3-A Eastern Carolina Conference cross country championship on Tuesday. Surrette crossed...Published: Oct 22, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Greene, MOC take titles
MOC Sports Information MT. GILEAD -- Mount Olive College standout Jonathan Greene fired a blistering 30 on the back nine and emerged the individual champion during "The Preview At Tillery" contested at Tillery Tradition Golf Club. Greene finished the two-day,...Published: Oct 22, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Opinion -- Remember proper etiquette at events
As a sportswriter I have the privilege of not only watching our area's athletes compete, I also have the opportunity to watch their respective fans behave in amusing ways and at times misbehave. Through observation, I've witnessed some of our...Published: Oct 22, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Local digest
RALEIGH -- Spring Creek finished its dual-team tennis season with a 5-0 loss at state-ranked Raleigh Charter School on Monday in the N.C. High School Athletic Association Class 1-A playoffs. The Gators, the Carolina Conference champions, concluded the year...Published: Oct 21, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
NCHSAA East golf regional at GMGC
Some days the breaks do not fall in line. The game of golf can ebb and flow like the tide, and that was certainly the case at the N.C. High School Athletic Association Classes 1-A/2-A/3-A women's eastern golf regional at...Published: Oct 21, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Aycock earns rematch with Hunt
PIKEVILLE -- Charles B. Aycock got the rematch it wanted. What it does with it remains to be seen. The Golden Falcons brushed off a shaky first half en route to an 8-3 victory over Southern Wayne in the semifinals...Published: Oct 21, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Monday, October 20, 2008
Eagles seize tournament championship
RALEIGH -- Wayne Christian won five singles and two doubles flights, and claimed the season-ending Class 1-A Carolina Christian Conference women's tennis tournament championship. Top-seeded Brooke Barfield lost just just one game in two pro-set (eight games) matches due...Published: Oct 20, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Rain suspends action in 3-A East Regional
WILSON -- Wayne County netters will battle for third-place honors when the N.C. High School Athletic Association Class 3-A eastern individual regional women's tennis tournament concludes today. Rain suspended play Saturday on the Barton College Tennis Complex courts. Southern...Published: Oct 20, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Local Preps Digest
HAMPSTEAD -- Facing elimination, Spring Creek rallied from a two-set deficit and upset Coastal Plains champion Topsail 24-26, 21-25, 25-20, 26-24, 15-11 in the N.C. High School Athletic Association Class 1-A volleyball playoffs. Senior Kristin Smith led the Gators...Published: Oct 20, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Local Preps Digest
Faith Christian advanced in the N.C. Christian Schools Coastal Region 2-A tournament with a 25-16, 20-25, 25-18, 21-25, 15-3 victory over Trinity of Greenville on Friday. Rebecca Smith had 12 assists, four service aces, three digs and a kill...Published: Oct 19, 2008 2:00 AM Full Story
Eagles collect first-ever boys' soccer playoff win
The wait is over. Wayne Christian finally has its first postseason triumph in boys' soccer. Gregory and Bradley Yelverton handled the offensive chores in a 3-0, opening-round victory over Cape Fear Christian in the N.C. Independent Schools Athletic Association Class...Published: Oct 19, 2008 2:00 AM Full Story
S. Wayne-Beddingfield box
Southern Wayne 7 6 8 0 -- 21 Wilson Beddingfield 12 14 14 0 -- 40 First quarter WB -- Rolle 30 pass from Price (kick failed), 9:06 SW -- Long 23 pass from Williams (Williams kick) 3:48 WB --...Published: Oct 19, 2008 2:00 AM Full Story
Jones racks up 200-yard effort in loss to Bruins
WILSON -- Wilson Beddingfield scored 14 points in both the second and third quarters to remain unbeaten and pull away from Southern Wayne for a 40-21, Class 3-A Eastern Carolina Conference victory on Friday evening. James Jones led the Saints...Published: Oct 19, 2008 2:00 AM Full Story
Gators fall to Ayden-Grifton
AYDEN -- Perhaps the lone bright spot was a late touchdown. Spring Creek allowed 21 first-quarter points and fell 55-8 to Carolina 1-A Conference foe Ayden-Grifton on Friday evening. The Chargers (5-3, 2-0 Carolina 1-A) led 41-0 at the...Published: Oct 19, 2008 2:00 AM Full Story
Rosewood-NJ box
Rosewood 0 0 0 6 -- 6 North Johnston 14 14 7 7 -- 42 First quarter NJ -- Bruton 58 run NJ -- Cox 55 interception return (Johnson run) Second quarter NJ --Bruton 21 run (Grady kick) NJ --Alston...Published: Oct 19, 2008 2:00 AM Full Story
North Johnston rolls past Rosewood
KENLY -- Rosewood's offense never got on track and the Eagles struggled to slow down North Johnston in a 42-6 Carolina 1-A Conference loss on Friday evening. The Panthers (3-5, 2-0) racked up 370 yards on the ground and led...Published: Oct 19, 2008 2:00 AM Full Story
Rebels end five-game losing streak
PRINCETON -- A tale of two halves. North Duplin saw an early lead turn into a halftime deficit, but battled back for a 22-12 victory over Princeton in Class 1-A Carolina Conference football action on Friday night. The win snapped...Published: Oct 19, 2008 2:00 AM Full Story
North Duplin-Princeton box
North Duplin 7 0 0 15 -- 22 Princeton 0 12 0 0 -- 12 First quarter ND -- King recovered fumble in end zone (Prudencio kick), 9:44 Second quarter P -- Mitchell 30 pass from D. Myers (kick failed),...Published: Oct 19, 2008 2:00 AM Full Story
Trojans ace Royals on volleyball court
MOC Sports Information MOUNT OLIVE -- Racey Bartley and Kailey Preece helped Mount Olive ace its way up the Conference Carolinas volleyball ladder Saturday afternoon. The duo combined for 13 of 15 service aces as the Trojans dumped Queens 25-12,...Published: Oct 19, 2008 2:00 AM Full Story
Kinston-C.B. Aycock
Kinston Free Press Correspondent KINSTON -- A cool, rainy night couldn't put a damper on Kinston High's homecoming festivities Friday night as the Vikings defeated Charles B. Aycock 27-7 in Class 3-A Eastern Carolina Conference play. It didn't take long...Published: Oct 19, 2008 2:00 AM Full Story
Tiger's prowl: State's top-ranked 1-A team escapes
WARSAW -- Even Picasso couldn't have painted in these conditions. But a miserable, rainy night turned into a priceless masterpiece for two-time defending Super Six 1-A Conference champion James Kenan. Despite three fumbles and an interception, the No. 1-ranked Tigers...Published: Oct 19, 2008 2:00 AM Full Story
JK-Midway box
Midway 0 7 0 0 -- 7 James Kenan 6 0 6 6 -- 18 First quarter JK -- Darden 5 run (kick failed), 5:11 Second quarter M -- Poole 2 run (Allen kick), 0:32.9 Third quarter JK -- Vann...Published: Oct 19, 2008 2:00 AM Full Story
Goldsboro-Greene Central box
Goldsboro 6 0 8 16 -- 30 Greene Central 7 6 0 6 -- 19 First quarter GHS -- Montgomery 25 run (kick failed), 7:21 GC -- Sanders 67 run (Fostanes kick), 2:30 Second quarter GC -- Harper 3 run...Published: Oct 19, 2008 2:00 AM Full Story
Cougars' offense erupts in 2nd half
SNOW HILL -- Wins don't get much uglier. Goldsboro overcame eight turnovers and 11 penalties, and survived for a 30-19, Class 2-A Eastern Plains Conference victory over Greene Central Friday evening. The Cougars (5-2-1 overall, 1-1 EPC) lost three fumbles,...Published: Oct 19, 2008 2:00 AM Full Story
EW-Hunt box
Eastern Wayne 7 6 0 2 -- 15 Wilson Hunt 0 3 3 0 -- 6 First quarter EW -- Stover 59 run (Hall kick), 10:29 Second quarter WH -- Schick 40 FG, 6:32 EW -- White 32 pass from...Published: Oct 19, 2008 2:00 AM Full Story
Stover leads EW on road
WILSON -- Mac Stover scampered into the end zone from 59 yards out less than two minutes in and Eastern Wayne played stingy defense in a 15-6 Eastern Carolina 3-A Conference win at Wilson Hunt on Friday evening. Stover...Published: Oct 19, 2008 2:00 AM Full Story
Back on track: Healthy Pirates tame Tigers
GREENVILLE -- East Carolina football is back on the right track. The Pirates dominated the second half and upended Memphis 30-10 at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium on Saturday. The Conference USA victory snapped ECU's three-game losing streak. "We can smile again," said...Published: Oct 19, 2008 2:00 AM Full Story
CBA-Kinston box
C.B. Aycock 0 7 0 0 -- 7 Kinston 14 7 6 0 -- 27 First quarter KHS -- Brown 11 run (Duarte kick), 11:36 KHS -- Koonce 49 pass from Hines (Duarte kick), 5:09 Second quarter CBA -- Murdock...Published: Oct 19, 2008 2:00 AM Full Story
Friday, October 17, 2008
Snatch a snack from the good 'ole jerky jar
According to statistics compiled by the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission, about 55 percent of hunters take one deer per season. A very tiny percent take more than one. The average deer yields less than half its body weight in meat...Published: Oct 17, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Alumni game, HR derby, clinic scheduled at MOC
MOUNT OLIVE -- Mount Olive's baseball team received plenty of support from the community during its run to an NCAA Division II national championship last season. Now it's the Trojans' turn to give back. Mount Olive and the United Way...Published: Oct 17, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Coaches pick Trojans
MOUNT OLIVE -- Mount Olive enters a new era in men's basketball this season, but some things remain constant. The Trojans, the reigning Conference Carolinas regular-season and tournament champions, are picked once again to rule the 11-team league this season....Published: Oct 17, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Local Preps Digest
Faith Christian opened its N.C. Christian Schools Association Coastal Region 2-A Conference tournament with a 25-19, 25-17, 25-19 victory over Falls Road on Thursday. Rebecca Smith contributed 15 assists, three aces and one kill. Alyssa Hill finished with eight...Published: Oct 17, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Warriors revel: Tiebreaker in boys' meet; Kirkland leads girls' charge to defending crown
Who says a sixth man exists in just football and basketball? How about cross country? For the second time in the last four years, a sixth-place finish determined the overall outcome in the Bill Kemp Cross Country Championships contested on...Published: Oct 17, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Local Digest
PIKEVILLE -- Charles B. Aycock captured a share of the regular-season, Class 3-A Eastern Carolina Conference men's soccer title with a 7-1 win over county rival Southern Wayne on Wednesday. Alex Rodriguez celebrated senior night with a hat trick...Published: Oct 16, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Gators claim conference win
SEVEN SPRINGS -- Overtime. A game-winning PK. A Gatorade bath. State-ranked Spring Creek experienced all that -- and more -- in a critical 3-2 victory over Class 1-A Carolina Conference opponent North Johnston on Wednesday afternoon. Jose Vasquez's penalty kick...Published: Oct 16, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
MOC women top Coker
MOC Sports Information MOUNT OLIVE -- Marie Richters recorded her first collegiate hat trick and Lyndsay Brennan added two goals and three assists as Mount Olive had its highest scoring output of the season with a 7-0 victory over Coker...Published: Oct 16, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Trojen men tie Cobras 1-1
MOUNT OLIVE -- Players removed their grass-stained, sweaty jerseys and listened as Mount Olive head men's soccer coach Jerry Riggs praised his youth-laden team for a hard effort. But the 1-1 overtime tie against Coker (S.C.) College felt like a...Published: Oct 16, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
James Kenan - Midway set for Warsaw showdown
The story lines sound like just another typical week in the world that is James Kenan football. The defending state 1-AA champion Tigers are still undefeated, still No. 1 in the latest Associated Press prep poll and will play host...Published: Oct 16, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Saints earn ECC golf crown
WILSON -- It was just one of those days. Southern Wayne played its best golf of recent weeks and claimed the 2008 Class 3-A Eastern Carolina Conference women's golf championship at Willow Springs Country Club on Wednesday. The Saints finished...Published: Oct 16, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Local digest
SEVEN SPRINGS -- Spring Creek rallied to claim two critical doubles points and defeat Manteo 6-3 in their Class 1-A N.C. High School Athletic Association dual-team, women's tennis playoff match Tuesday afternoon. The No. 10-ranked Gators trailed 4-3 at...Published: Oct 15, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Chargers play Knights tough
His team had just lost its 15th game of the season and Wayne Country Day boys' soccer coach Baron Heinemann couldn't have been prouder. The Chargers dropped their final regular-season game 3-1 to state-ranked Greenfield at home on Tuesday and...Published: Oct 15, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Trojans spike St. Andrews, 3-0
MOUNT OLIVE -- Racey Bartley recorded a match-high 13 kills and Marianna Gattegno keyed a late scoring run in her first collegiate start as Mount Olive defeated St. Andrews 25-18, 25-15, 25-15 in their Conference Carolinas women's volleyball match...Published: Oct 15, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Hunt captures boy's ECC win
Wilson Hunt came ready to run, and the Warriors' effort was unmatched by Class 3-A Eastern Carolina Conference opponents Charles B. Aycock, Eastern Wayne and meet invitee Wayne Christian on Tuesday. Hunt captured the meet with 41 points. Wayne Christian...Published: Oct 15, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
OPINION - Is schedule a good test for Aycock?
Byron Adkins knew what he was talking about and he had numbers to back it up. The former Charles B. Aycock boy's soccer coach and son of current head coach Kevin Adkins, ripped the Golden Falcons for at least five...Published: Oct 15, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Local Digest
PIKEVILLE -- Charles B. Aycock dominated from start to finish as it bested Kinston 25-13, 25-19, 25-11 in the first round of the Class 3-A Eastern Carolina Conference volleyball tournament on Monday. Beth Carter led the Golden Falcons with...Published: Oct 14, 2008 1:50 PM Full Story
MOC sports wrap-up
MOC Sports Information MOUNT OLIVE -- Lyndsay Brennan, welcome to the Century Club. A senior, Brennan collected a goal and an assist as Mount Olive College defeated Southern Virginia 3-0 at Amon Field on Monday. Brennan, who hails from Springfield,...Published: Oct 14, 2008 1:50 PM Full Story
MOC basketball begins Wednesday
MOUNT OLIVE -- On the Mount Olive College website, a countdown clock ticks away the seconds until men's basketball practice opens on Wednesday. Time can't move fast enough for Joey Higginbotham, who was named the Trojans' new head coach last...Published: Oct 14, 2008 1:50 PM Full Story
Saints earn playoff birth
Forget what's at stake, just play. County archrivals Eastern Wayne and Southern Wayne heard those words from their respective coaches before taking the volleyball court Monday evening. But the teams knew the winner would earn a berth to the N.C....Published: Oct 14, 2008 1:50 PM Full Story
ECC golf race heating up
Never underestimate home field advantage. Eastern Wayne had not been playing its best golf heading into Monday's home match at Goldsboro Municipal Golf Course. But when the final scores rolled in, a day on their local links was just what...Published: Oct 14, 2008 1:50 PM Full Story
Aycock rebounds against Eastern Wayne
PIKEVILLE -- There's nothing like playing an archrival to help refocus after a loss. Since suffering its first defeat nearly a week ago, state-ranked Charles B. Aycock got goals from five different players and blitzed Eastern Wayne 6-0 at Hardy...Published: Oct 14, 2008 1:50 PM Full Story
Monday, October 13, 2008
MOC weekend wrap-up
BANNER ELK -- Frank Boateng scored the tying goal in the 75th minute and Mount Olive College held on for a 1-1 double overtime tie against No. 20-ranked Lees-McRae on Saturday evening. The Trojans are 1-0-1 against nationally ranked...Published: Oct 13, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Local digest
Rosewood's Nicky Britt emerged the top runner during a Carolina 1-A Conference cross country meet contested on the Eagles' course. Britt recorded a time of 19 minutes, 45 seconds during the 3.1-mile trek. Spring Creek's Corey Howell claimed second...Published: Oct 12, 2008 1:26 PM Full Story
Tarboro tops Goldsboro
TARBORO -- A slow start put Goldsboro behind early and the offense never found its footing as state-ranked Tarboro High claimed a 40-6 victory Friday evening at Viking Stadium. It was the Class 2-A Eastern Plains Conference opener for...Published: Oct 12, 2008 1:26 PM Full Story
Warriors hold off Saints
The action did not follow the common script for either team, but in the end Eastern Wayne made the biggest defensive stop Friday evening. The Warriors halted a potential, game-winning two-point conversion run with five minutes remaining and edged county...Published: Oct 12, 2008 1:26 PM Full Story
Dawgs defeat Gators in the swamp
SEVEN SPRINGS -- Avoid turnovers. Win the field position battle. Be the aggressor. Spring Creek head football coach Aaron Sanders encouraged his injury-riddled team to carry out that plan Friday evening against Princeton. But two fumbles and a passive start...Published: Oct 12, 2008 1:26 PM Full Story
SC-PHS Boxscore
Princeton 14 14 6 7 -- 41 Spring Creek 0 0 0 0 -- 0 First quarter P -- Simpkins 6 run (Drew kick), 10:35 P -- B. Myers 5 run (Drew kick), 5:55 Second quarter P -- B. Myers...Published: Oct 12, 2008 1:26 PM Full Story
North Pitt routs Greene Central
BETHEL -- Greene Central jumped out to an early advantage, but the Rams could not keep the momentum and fell to North Pitt 37-6 in their Eastern Plains 2-A Conference opener on Friday evening. Brandon Suit found T.J. McPhail...Published: Oct 12, 2008 1:26 PM Full Story
North Duplin comes up one point short
KENLY -- North Duplin opened defense of its Class 1-A Carolina Conference championship in exciting -- and disappointing -- fashion Friday evening. The Rebels had a PAT blocked in overtime and dropped a 21-20 decision to North Johnston. It...Published: Oct 12, 2008 1:26 PM Full Story
North Duplin - Boxscore
North Duplin 0 7 0 7 6 -- 20 North Johnston 7 7 0 0 7 -- 21 Second quarter ND -- Kornegay run 21 (Credencia kick), 2:22 Fourth quarter ND -- Cox run 26 (Credencia kick), 7:53 Overtime ND...Published: Oct 12, 2008 1:26 PM Full Story
MOC sports wrap
Alyecia Higgins scored the tie-breaking goal in the 77th minute to lift Mount Olive to a 2-1 victory over Lees-McRae in their Conference Carolinas women's soccer match. Lyndsay Brennan scored the Trojans' first goal and assisted on the game winner....Published: Oct 12, 2008 1:26 PM Full Story
James Kenan remains unbeaten
SALEMBURG -- James Kenan began defense of its Class 1-A Super Six Conference title with a 34-0 shellacking of Lakewood on Friday evening. The No. 1-ranked Tigers (7-0 overall) claimed their 29th consecutive regular-season victory and 11th straight against...Published: Oct 12, 2008 1:26 PM Full Story
James Kenan - Boxscore
James Kenan 14 7 6 7 -- 34 Lakewood 0 0 0 0 -- 0 First quarter JK -- Rogers 30 run (Funez-Bonilla kick), 2:45 JK -- B. Moore 45 punt return (Funez-Bonilla kick), 0:18 Second quarter JK -- D....Published: Oct 12, 2008 1:26 PM Full Story
Greene Central - Boxscore
Greene Central 6 0 0 0 -- 6 North Pit 0 6 13 18 -- 37 First quarter GC -- McPhail 59 pass from Suit (kick failed) GC NP First downs 14 8 Rushes-yds. 56-172 28-85 Passing-yds. 83 45 Total...Published: Oct 12, 2008 1:26 PM Full Story
Goldsboro - Boxscore
Goldsboro -- 0 0 6 0 -- 6 Tarboro -- 14 6 6 14 -- 40 Third quarter G -- Montgomery run 5 (Kick failed), 5:55 G T Frist downs 14 17 Rsuhes-yds. 35-116 36-331 Passing-yds. 120 66 Total yards...Published: Oct 12, 2008 1:26 PM Full Story
EW-SW Boxscore
Southern Wayne 0 7 6 6 -- 19 Eastern Wayne 0 6 7 7 -- 20 Second quarter EW -- Stover 2 run (kick failed), 9:32 SW -- Raiford 23 pass from Williams (Williams kick), 5:47 Third quarter SW --...Published: Oct 12, 2008 1:26 PM Full Story
Curl wins at WCCC
Jeff Curl doesn't have to stress over his financial situation as a week-to-week professional golfer. He made sure of it Friday afternoon. The former UNC Charlotte star sank a 3-foot birdie putt on the second playoff hole to defeat...Published: Oct 12, 2008 1:26 PM Full Story
CBA boxscore
Wilson Beddingfield 0 7 20 14 -- 41 Charles B. Aycock 6 15 0 6 -- 27 First quarter CBA -- Cobb 68 run (kick failed), 2:40 Second quarter CBA -- Cobb 1 run (Poole pass from Gurganus), 7:08 CBA...Published: Oct 12, 2008 1:26 PM Full Story
Beddingfield beats Aycock
PIKEVILLE -- Just getting close is getting old for Charles B. Aycock. The Golden Falcons watched their 21-0, first-half lead disappear as Wilson Beddingfield scored 41 consecutive points in a 41-27 victory at Hardy Talton Stadium on Friday evening. It...Published: Oct 12, 2008 1:26 PM Full Story
Friday, October 10, 2008
Priceton completes regular-season sweep
Emotions ran high as Rosewood honored its five senior volleyball players on Thursday. Archrival Princeton spoiled the fun. The Bulldogs matched the Eagles' intensity and claimed a 25-21, 25-22, 25-18 in the Class 1-A Carolina Conference regular-season finale for both...Published: Oct 10, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Falcons soar
PIKEVILLE -- Southern Wayne couldn't settle its debt. Charles B. Aycock finally finished the job. Outside hitters Brittany Jackson and Beth Carter notched nine kills apiece as the Golden Falcons celebrated senior night with a 26-28, 25-18, 25-21, 25-10 decision...Published: Oct 10, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
N.C. Wildlife contest organized for kids
RALEIGH -- Wildlife in North Carolina magazine is sponsoring an art contest for children to encourage them to observe and appreciate native wildlife as an inspiration for art and science. Students attending kindergarten through eighth grade in North Carolina are...Published: Oct 10, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Local digest
LaGRANGE -- North Lenoir captured the Class 2-A Eastern Plains Conference regular-season volleyball title with a 25-20, 25-13, 25-11 win over visiting Greene Central on Thursday. Marissa Lanier hammered out 12 kills and Courtney Hill added 11 kills. Jordan...Published: Oct 10, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
EW home football game
The "Wee Warrior" football team and cheerleaders are part of the halftime festivities for tonight's home football game at Eastern Wayne. It is also "band appreciation night" as the Warriors entertain county arch rival Southern Wayne in the Class 3-A...Published: Oct 10, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
ECU baseball
East Carolina's baseball team will play 35 home games, including the sixth annual Keith LeClair Classic, during the 2009 season. The Pirates face 19 teams which recorded 30 or more wins a season ago, including nine which topped the 40-win...Published: Oct 10, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Saints' Hirsch collects second ECC singles title
SNOW HILL -- Tara Hirsch is a singles champion again. The Southern Wayne senior captured her second Class 3-A Eastern Carolina Conference crown with a 6-0, 6-1 decision over teammate Amber Bowden on Thursday afternoon. The top-seeded Hirsch and...Published: Oct 10, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Local digest
"We were running with three of our top seven runners not available," said Eastern Wayne coach Sidney Myers. "Caleb, Cole and Steven were really challenged before the race to step up. They all did a really great job of...Published: Oct 9, 2008 2:00 PM Full Story
Unbeaten Spring Creek gets off to sluggish start
SEVEN SPRINGS -- Spring Creek just couldn't find the mark on its first 10 shots Wednesday afternoon. Attempts on goal missed from every angle with two hitting the crossbar and post. Once the Gators scored their first goal, the...Published: Oct 9, 2008 2:00 PM Full Story
Trojans get golden goal victory
MOUNT OLIVE -- Chris McClaugherty netted the game-winning goal in the 92nd minute as Mount Olive slipped past UNC Pembroke in a non-conference, men's soccer match Wednesday evening. Tied 0-0 after regulation, McClaugherty's chip shot came off fast and...Published: Oct 9, 2008 2:00 PM Full Story
Goldsboro backs still running strong
A.J. Parker, Andre Montgomery and Freddie Jones heard the whispers during the offseason. There was no way a senior more suited for playing linebacker and a pair of sophomores could replace the heralded Goldsboro tandem of Hykeem Coley and...Published: Oct 9, 2008 2:00 PM Full Story
No. 15 Hunt shocks C.B. Aycock
WILSON -- It only took 80 minutes and when it was over, the Charles B. Aycock boys' soccer team was left with a harsh dose of reality -- it's not invincible after all. The No. 2-ranked Golden Falcons couldn't spoil...Published: Oct 9, 2008 2:00 PM Full Story
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Local Sports Digest
WILSON -- Wayne Christian advanced to the finals of the Class 1-A Carolina Christian Conference boys' soccer tournament by defeating host Community Christian 3-0 on Tuesday. Jordan Crouthamel got the Eagles on the board in the seventh minute by...Published: Oct 8, 2008 1:51 PM Full Story
Eagles avenge earlier loss, stay in playoff chase
CALYPSO -- Talk about a close race. With two playing dates left on the Class 1-A Carolina Conference volleyball scene, the only sure bet is North Johnston has repeated as regular-season champion. The rest of the teams ... well...Published: Oct 8, 2008 1:51 PM Full Story
Opinion -- Redskins finding consistency
Our nation's economy is a train wreck and the upcoming Presidential election has given us as much to choose from as midday television. But, at least one thing in our nation's capitol is proving to be reliable -- the...Published: Oct 8, 2008 1:51 PM Full Story
C.B. Aycock sweeps emotionless Warriors
PIKEVILLE -- Eastern Wayne came out emotionally flat, never found its rhythm in the serving game and dropped a 25-22, 25-16, 25-19 decision to county and Eastern Carolina 3-A Conference rival Charles B. Aycock on Tuesday evening. The Golden...Published: Oct 8, 2008 1:51 PM Full Story
Spring Creek secures another title
The feast continues. One day after securing the Class 1-A Carolina Conference regular-season title, Spring Creek emerged the tournament champion at Herman Park. The Gators, led by Jamie Johnson's singles title, edged North Johnston 17-14 on the John Allen...Published: Oct 8, 2008 1:51 PM Full Story
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Local digest
AYDEN -- Rosewood opened its Class 1-A Carolina Conference men's soccer schedule with a 4-1 decision over Ayden-Grifton. It was the Eagles' first win of the season. Giovanni Mateos netted two goals and added an assist. Cody Harris and...Published: Oct 7, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Tar Heel Tour comes to WCCC
The EGOLF Tarheel Tour is returning to Walnut Creek Country Club. The next-to-last regular-season tournament begins today with a practice on the par-71, Ellis Maples-designed course. First-round play tees off Wednesday at 8 a.m. A field of 144 players...Published: Oct 7, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Spring Creek is Carolina champion
Imagine having a mouth-watering steak, a steaming baked potato with melted butter and a salad sitting on your table. A guest walks in and tries to take half of your dinner. Do you let them? Spring Creek head women's...Published: Oct 7, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
No. 15 ranked Hunt shuts out EWHS
Eastern Wayne turned in 30 minutes of quality soccer on Monday evening. Unfortunately for the Warriors, their sense of urgency came a tad too late. No. 15-ranked Wilson Hunt jumped out to a 2-0 halftime lead and left Little...Published: Oct 7, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Eastern Carolina 3-A teams gather at Lane Tree
PIKEVILLE -- One stroke was all that separated Wilson Hunt and Southern Wayne when the final scores were counted at the Class 3-A Eastern Carolina Conference golf meet at Lane Tree Golf Club on Monday. The Warriors escaped with...Published: Oct 7, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Monday, October 6, 2008
Weekend preps
ERWIN -- Wayne Christian claimed the Class 1-A Carolina Christian Conference regular-season women's tennis championship with a 7-2 victory over Cape Fear Christian. The Eagles (7-1 overall) finished 4-0 in CCC play this season. Brooke Barfield, Faith Sutton, Reagan...Published: Oct 6, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Warriors use turnovers to ground Hawks
Play with a purpose. Eastern Wayne's coaching staff preached that message for two weeks in practice. The Warriors certainly listened. While mistakes were evident, opportunistic plays proved crucial before a standing-room-only Homecoming crowd Friday evening at Little Big Horn. Eastern...Published: Oct 5, 2008 7:58 AM Full Story
Jones Senior shuts out Rosewood
TRENTON -- Rosewood High traveled to Jones Senior on Friday evening and the No. 8-ranked Trojans prevailed 56-0 in a game that was never close. Jones Senior (5-1 overall) scored on seven of nine first-half possessions, including three touchdowns on...Published: Oct 5, 2008 7:57 AM Full Story
Dawgs get road win
SWAN QUARTER -- Princeton head coach Russell Williamson informed his players their trip to Mattamuskeet on Friday evening was nothing but a business trip. The Bulldogs heeded Williamson's word. Princeton allowed a season-low eight yards of total offense and cruised...Published: Oct 5, 2008 7:57 AM Full Story
Spartans roll past Spring Creek
CLINTON -- Once-beaten Super Six 1-A Conference member Union dealt Spring Creek a 48-0 setback in non-conference play Friday evening. The Spartans held the Gators to minus-24 yards of total offense. "It was what it was," said Spring Creek head...Published: Oct 5, 2008 7:57 AM Full Story
Magnus claims top spot in WCS Invitational
Magnus claims top spot in WCS Invitational Josh Magnus emerged the top runner during the annual Wayne Christian Invitational cross country meet contested at Cliffs of the Neuse State Park on Friday afternoon. Magnus ran the challenging course in 19...Published: Oct 5, 2008 7:57 AM Full Story
Trojan men's golf team ranked No. 18 in D2 poll
MOUNT OLIVE -- Mount Olive College has earned a No. 18 ranking in the first regular-season Golfstat Division II men's top national poll. It's the first-ever ranking for men's golf in school history. Mount Olive, through the first month of...Published: Oct 5, 2008 7:57 AM Full Story
Eastern Wayne-N. Lenoir box score
North Lenoir 0 7 0 0 -- 7 Eastern Wayne 6 7 0 6 -- 19 First quarter EW -- Stover 14 run (kick failed), 5:46.9 Second quarter NL -- Bizzell 9 pass from Jackson (Baird kick), 2:31.4 EW --...Published: Oct 5, 2008 7:57 AM Full Story
Princeton-Mattamuskeet box score
Princeton 13 7 6 6 -- 32 Mattamuskeet 0 0 0 6 -- 6 First quarter P -- Carmichael 3 run (kick good) P -- Mike Moss 43 punt return (kick failed) Second quarter P -- Carmichael 28 run (kick...Published: Oct 5, 2008 7:57 AM Full Story
Friday, October 3, 2008
Local Digest
Eastern Wayne outshot North Lenoir 30-3 and earned a 4-0, non-conference victory at Little Big Horn on Thursday evening. Sang Kim scored on an assist from Richard Riddle in the 27th minute and Nick Baker's goal on a direct...Published: Oct 3, 2008 2:19 PM Full Story
Chargers' inability to receive serve factors into four-set loss
Turnabout is fair play. But, the stakes were higher this time. Fueled by redemption, two-time defending Class 1-A Coastal Plains Independent Conference volleyball champion Kerr-Vance Academy refused to give up its crown Thursday afternoon. Senior middle hitter Chrissy MacInnes...Published: Oct 3, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Gators injuries critical in defeat
Find the weakness and attack. With Spring Creek forced to fill holes caused by injuries, Rosewood took advantage of the Gators' inexperienced back line and earned a 25-22, 25-15, 25-22 victory in Class 1-A Carolina Conference play on Thursday....Published: Oct 3, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Hat Trick: Rams defeat Golden Falcons for third straight time
PIKEVILLE -- Greene Central made it a hat trick as it defeated Charles B. Aycock for the third consecutive season on Thursday night at Hardy Talton Stadium. The Rams used some last-second magic and earned a hard-fought 12-9 victory. With...Published: Oct 3, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Local digest
Eastern Wayne outshot North Lenoir 30-3 and earned a 4-0, non-conference victory at Little Big Horn on Thursday evening. Sang Kim scored on an assist from Richard Riddle in the 27th minute and Nick Baker's goal on a direct kick...Published: Oct 3, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Local digest
SNOW HILL -- Greene Central captured its 15th consecutive Class 2-A Eastern Plains Conference women's tennis championship with a 6-3 victory over Tarboro on Wednesday afternoon. The Rams, ranked No. 3 in the latest N.C. High School Tennis Coaches...Published: Oct 2, 2008 1:48 PM Full Story
Area teams looking forward to 'real' season
The "real" season is almost here. But a few teams in the News-Argus coverage area have some last-minute business to handle in non-conference play this week. Just five games highlight the schedule, including tonight's marquee matchup in Pikeville between...Published: Oct 2, 2008 1:48 PM Full Story
MOC soccer splits
MOUNT OLIVE -- Anthony Payne tallied two goals and an assist to lead Mount Olive College past archrival Barton College 6-0 in a Conference Carolinas men's soccer contest Wednesday evening. Payne converted a penalty kick in the 70th minute...Published: Oct 2, 2008 1:48 PM Full Story
Warriors fend off pesky Saints
DUDLEY -- For the second time this season, Eastern Wayne had just enough in the tank to top county rival Southern Wayne on the soccer pitch. The Warriors scored two second-half goals and escaped with a 3-1 decision in...Published: Oct 2, 2008 1:48 PM Full Story
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Warriors successfully defend crown
PIKEVILLE — Eastern Wayne successfully defended its Class 3-A Eastern Carolina Conference women’s tennis championship Tuesday evening. But the outcome surprised one person. Warriors head coach Nancy Dawson didn’t expect a 9-0 shutout over county archrival Charles B. Aycock. “The...Published: Oct 1, 2008 1:36 PM Full Story
Conquerors' rally comes up short
The Bulldogs' bite equaled their bark on Tuesday afternoon as Berean Christian defeated Faith Christian 3-2 in a N.C. Christian Schools Association Coastal Region 2-A conference soccer clash. The game fit a familiar mold for the Conquerors. News-Argus/Greg Sousa...Published: Oct 1, 2008 1:34 PM Full Story
Local digest
PIKEVILLE -- Eastern Wayne won both portions of a Class 3-A Eastern Carolina cross country meet with Charles B. Aycock and Wilson Beddingfield on Tuesday. The Warriors won the boys' portion 23-45 over the Golden Falcons. The Bruins were...Published: Oct 1, 2008 1:29 PM Full Story
Rebels prevail in first set, but drop conference match
CALYPSO -- Pass the ball. It may sound simple and even fundamental, but in volleyball it means everything. Take away passing and you've taken away a shot at winning. North Duplin captured game one from Class 1-A Carolina Conference...Published: Oct 1, 2008 1:11 PM Full Story
Opinion - Welcome to October, MLB playoffs
I once heard the coach of a mid-major college basketball program use the terribly overstated but poignant phrase 'when a sponge is squeezed, what's in it comes out' to describe his team's performance in pressure-filled situations. No stage possesses...Published: Oct 1, 2008 1:10 PM Full Story
Cambell sinks putt, Trojans capture title
ROCKY MOUNT -- Ryan Campbell's birdie putt sealed a dramatic ending to the ninth annual Gardner's BBQ Dogfight contested at Ford's Colony Country Club on Tuesday afternoon. Campbell helped lead Mount Olive College to the team title after the...Published: Oct 1, 2008 1:10 PM Full Story