Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Saints collect fifth straight victory
DUDLEY -- Southern Wayne invited perennial 4-A power Durham Hillside to its inaugural Saints Christmas Classic in hopes of receiving one last stern non-conference test. The Saints received every bit of the challenge they had hoped for and plenty more...Published: Dec 31, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Local Preps Digest
ROBERSONVILLE -- Tournament Most Valuable Player Demetrio Irby poured in 29 points as Goldsboro defeated Roanoke 72-61 in the championship game of the Roanoke Christmas Tournament on Tuesday evening. Tyrelle Jackson added 18 points for the Cougars. Rasean Brewington...Published: Dec 31, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
West Craven notches first win at Gators' expense
DUDLEY -- Spring Creek's jerseys may have said Southern Wayne on the front but the Gators' performance on Tuesday night failed to resemble the Saints in every way imaginable. Spring Creek was the designated visiting team for its game with...Published: Dec 31, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Rosewood matmen sweep tri-meet
Rosewood recorded 14 pins in 21 contested matches and swept a non-conference, tri-wrestling meet against Smithfield-Selma and Ayden-Grifton on Tuesday evening. The Eagles claimed eight individual victories in a 54-18 rout of SSS, and followed that with a lopsided,...Published: Dec 31, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Prep boxscores
Spring Creek 7 2 11 8 -- 28 West Craven 13 10 21 24 -- 68 SPRING CREEK (2-8) Melvin Deveaux 4 0 3-4 11, Joey Combs 0 0 0-2 0, Anthony Green 0 0 2-2 2, Courtland Jones 2...Published: Dec 31, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Trojans suffer sixth loss in eight outings this season
MOUNT OLIVE --Finish the game. Tusculum sealed the deal in the closing minutes Tuesday evening, while injury-riddled Mount Olive -- back at full strength -- couldn't convert the big plays. The Pioneers drained nine consecutive free throws in the final...Published: Dec 31, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Opinion -- Pro sports teams need to develop resolutions with 2009 approaching
New Year's resolutions -- seemingly everyone has them and yet very few people keep them past the end of January. Rather than come up with my own wishful thinking resolution that I may or may not stick to, here's a...Published: Dec 31, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Local Digest
ROBERSONVILLE -- Goldsboro found their offensive focus early and kept up the intensity as they routed Edenton Holmes 89-45 in the opening round of the Roanoke Christmas Tournament on Monday evening. Demetrio Irby poured in 29 points to lead...Published: Dec 30, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Saints shake off holiday rust
DUDLEY -- West Craven remained winless on the basketball court Monday evening. Southern Wayne made sure it wasn't the Eagles' first victim. The Saints shook off some rust, kicked up the offensive intensity in the second half and prevailed 59-37...Published: Dec 30, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Gators swamped by Hillside
DUDLEY -- Non-conference games give coaches time to see exactly where their team needs to improve before league play begins. First-year Spring Creek coach Taylor Jones has definitely learned much about his team during the past two months. And the...Published: Dec 30, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Prep boxscores
Spring Creek 3 6 6 11 - 26 Durham Hillside 18 14 13 10 - 55 Spring Creek (2-7) Melvin Deveaux 1 0 4-7 6, Dontay Boseman 0 0 1-2 1, Courtland Jones 1 0 0-0 2, Mike Rivers 2...Published: Dec 30, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
MOC women drop Elizabeth City State
MOC Sports Information ELIZABETH CITY -- Brittany Miller and Tomeka Prichard shared game-high scoring honors with 16 points apiece as Mount Olive College defeated Elizabeth City State 88-70 on Monday evening. Miller, who established a career high, scored 14 points...Published: Dec 30, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Saturday, December 27, 2008
Wayne Country Day falls
Terry Jones threw just about every defense imaginable at Mount Zion on Saturday evening. Jones, the second-year Wayne Country Day boys' basketball coach, had no strategy for the Warriors' height or their supply of talented depth on the bench. Mount...Published: Dec 27, 2008 11:16 PM Full Story
Prep basketball boxscores
BOYS Mount Zion 19 10 24 18 -- 71 Wayne Country Day 15 16 14 16 -- 61 MOUNT ZION Rasheed Laws 3 1 0-1 9, Terrence Townes 3 1 0-2 9, Derric Iozard 1 0 0-0 2, Desmon Louis...Published: Dec 27, 2008 11:16 PM Full Story
Chargers down Cape Fear
Wayne Country Day girls basketball coach Eric Perry is interested in a lot more than winning ugly or simply getting by. Perry's Chargers defeated Cape Fear Christian 53-41 on the second day of the Charger Christmas Classic on Saturday. However,...Published: Dec 27, 2008 11:16 PM Full Story
Friday, December 26, 2008
Hammock Beach closed for dredging
The middle section of Bear Island at Hammocks Beach State Park will close Jan. 2 through at least March 15 to allow a dredging project in the main approach channel to the island, according to the N.C. Division of Parks...Published: Dec 26, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
New outdoors books allow for winter learning
Lots of folks ask how I've learned so much about the outdoors. The answer is that like most successful writers in any genre, I am also a prodigious reader. Everywhere I go, there is an outdoor book, magazine or newspaper...Published: Dec 26, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Wayne Country Day set to host Charger Classic
The inaugural Wayne Country Day Charger Christmas Classic is scheduled to begin this afternoon and continue through Saturday evening. The field features a handful of boys and girls teams ranked in the state. Play gets under way at 3...Published: Dec 26, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Eagles split tri-match
Rosewood's wrestling team dropped a close 34-33 decision to Rocky Mount and earned a 66-18 victory over Southwest Edgecombe in a home tri-match on Tuesday evening. Chris Lane (103 pounds), Zach Behrend (112) and Greg Cavenaugh (140) each earned...Published: Dec 24, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Opinion -- Buffalo's first bowl trip historic for many reasons
Fifty years after completing one of the best football seasons in Buffalo University's humble gridiron history Willie Evans and Mike Wilson are finally getting their opportunity to represent the Bulls at a bowl game. Evans and Wilson were the were...Published: Dec 24, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Union tops Dawgs
CLINTON -- A poor second quarter spelled disaster for the Princeton Bulldogs on Monday night as they fell 70-54 at Union in a non-conference clash on Monday night. The Dawgs were outscored 28-8 in the second period. For the...Published: Dec 23, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Sunday, December 21, 2008
Local preps Digest
Eastern Wayne erased an eight-point, third-quarter deficit, but Wilson Fike pulled away for a 56-50, non-conference girls' basketball victory Friday evening. The Warriors (3-5 overall) surrendered two quick baskets to start the third quarter, but stormed back. Danielle Daniel...Published: Dec 21, 2008 2:00 AM Full Story
Eastern Wayne-Wilson Fike boxscores
prep basketball BOYS Wilson Fike 23 22 22 20 -- 87 Eastern Wayne 17 14 7 13 -- 51 WILSON FIKE (5-1) Jeremy Atkinson 5 3 8-11 27, Jordan Davis 2 1 0-0 7, Kendrick Davis 0 0 1-2...Published: Dec 21, 2008 2:00 AM Full Story
Warriors go down: Fike's Atkinson too hot to stop
Wilson Fike star Jeremy Atkinson came as good as advertised as the Golden Demons defeated Eastern Wayne 87-51 on Friday evening in New Hope. Atkinson delivered 27 points and grabbed nine boards in the non-conference showdown. "He is a really...Published: Dec 21, 2008 2:00 AM Full Story
Aycock grapplers beat Princeton in Louisburg Duals
LOUISBURG -- Despite prevailing in just five of 11 contested individual matches, Charles B. Aycock pulled out a 48-30, non-conference decision over Princeton in the annual Louisburg Duals on Friday evening. The Golden Falcons, still smarting from a stunning...Published: Dec 21, 2008 2:00 AM Full Story
Friday, December 19, 2008
Friday's prep boxscores
BOYS C.B. Aycock 21 22 11 14 -- 68 Rosewood 2 2 10 11 -- 25 C.B. AYCOCK (10-2) Molonza Hayes 2 1 0-0 7, Kyle Laflamme 5 0 2-4 12, Daniel Lane 1 0 0-2 2, Devon Newsome 1...Published: Dec 19, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Local Prep Digest
After beginning the week without a win, the Charles B. Aycock varsity girls' basketball team recorded its second victory in three days with a dominating 59-32 conquest of Rosewood on Thursday evening. The Golden Falcons jumped out to an...Published: Dec 19, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Mature Golden Falcons improve to 10-2 overall
Maybe someone will listen now. Throughout the season, Charles B. Aycock head basketball coach David West has talked about his team's maturity and how much they've grown the past two seasons. West doesn't have to talk anymore. The Golden Falcons...Published: Dec 19, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Local Digest
TRENTON -- Southern Wayne got its offense on track early and never looked back as it punished Jones Senior 72-48 on Wednesday night. The Saints built a 20-point lead on 65-percent shooting from the floor in the opening half....Published: Dec 18, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Chowan takes season series from MOC men
MOUNT OLIVE -- Young teams must learn how to win. The lessons continued for the youth-ladened Mount Olive College men's basketball team in its 74-62, non-conference loss to in-state rival Chowan University on Wednesday evening. The Trojans started slow and...Published: Dec 18, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
MOC women down Apprentice
MOC Sports Information NEWPORT NEWS, Va. -- Helen Moore and Laporsha Davis spearheaded a late first-half run and Mount Olive cruised past the Apprentice School 79-64 on Wednesday evening. Moore scored eight of her team-high 18 points during a 14-3...Published: Dec 18, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Beddingfield stuns C.B. Aycock grapplers
PIKEVILLE -- Somehow Charles B. Aycock's work ethic in the practice room isn't materializing on the wrestling mat. One month into the season, the Golden Falcons continue to struggle when they're put on their backs. Tuesday evening was no exception....Published: Dec 18, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Local Preps Digest
SEVEN SPRINGS -- Southern Wayne held off scrappy Spring Creek and earned a 54-41, non-conference win on the road on Tuesday evening. The Gators trailed by three entering the final quarter but 11 fourth-quarter points from the Saints' Lynenesha...Published: Dec 17, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Saints' depth wears down Spring Creek
SEVEN SPRINGS --A seemingly endless supply of talented depth, the ability to score in bunches and an entire team committed to playing defense. Second-year Southern Wayne head coach Russell Stephens must of felt like he was watching every coach's dream...Published: Dec 17, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Prep basketball boxes
BOYS Southern Wayne 15 28 23 18 -- 84 Spring Creek 7 14 14 11 --46 SOUTHERN WAYNE (6-4) Gary Woodard 1 0 0-0 2, Javaris McMillan3 0 2-3 8, Rashard Hill 2 0 1-1 5, Chris Davis 2 1...Published: Dec 17, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Opinion -- Panthers will play another milestone game
From the time his franchise played its first game in 1995 to its only Super Bowl appearance in the 2003-04 season, owner Jerry Richardson has lived to witness his Carolina Panthers in moments like these. The Panthers visit the defending...Published: Dec 17, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
New confidence: Warrior boys collect second straight victory
Call it new found confidence. The Eastern Wayne varsity boys' basketball team picked up its second victory in a 24-hour span, defeating North Lenoir 79-69 on Tuesday evening. After an 0-6 start, the Warriors have avenged two regular-season losses. "We...Published: Dec 17, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Chargers derail Eagles
Wayne Country Day released the hounds from the opening tip Monday evening. Rosewood couldn't cage them. The Chargers forced quick turnovers out of its aggressive and stifling full-court pressure, and grabbed a 6-0 lead just 42 seconds into the non-conference...Published: Dec 16, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Prep boxscores
BOYS Rosewood 6 16 12 4 -- 38 W. Country Day 30 14 15 7 -- 66 ROSEWOOD (3-5) Trevor Cox 0 0 2-2 2, Will Caughron 0 0 0-0 0, Ahkeem Simms 3 0 0-2 6, Cody Harris 2...Published: Dec 16, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Local digest
Eastern Wayne shook off a slow start and picked up a 42-22 non-conference victory over visiting Wilmington Laney on Monday evening. The Warriors (2-4 overall) outscored the Buccaneers 37-17 over the final three quarters. Tiarra McIntyre scored a game-high...Published: Dec 16, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
MOC softball signs three
MOC Sports Information MOUNT OLIVE -- Mount Olive has signed three North Carolina recruits to softball national letters-of-intent, according to head softball coach Jaime Kylis-Higginbotham. Joining the Trojans in 2010 will be Southern Wayne standout Lauren Darden, Rebekah Daniel and...Published: Dec 16, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Warriors get first win
This one didn't get away. Having struggled to close out ballgames this season while stumbling to an 0-6 start, Eastern Wayne appeared to have learned from its failures in a 67-50 home non-conference win over Wilmington Laney. The victory avenged...Published: Dec 16, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Monday, December 15, 2008
Eagles' Holmes gets respect
Joshua Holmes finally got a little respect. The Rosewood senior earned his third individual championship of the season with an impressive performance in the 13th annual Eagle Invitational contested in his home gym. And opposing coaches noticed, too. Holmes wrestled...Published: Dec 15, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Saturday, December 13, 2008
Local digest
SPIVEY'S CORNER -- David Gurganus finished with 30 points and five assists as Princeton picked up a 69-58, non-conference win at Midway on Friday evening. Patrick Jacobs scored 10 points for the Bulldawgs and Benton Myers added nine. Andre...Published: Dec 13, 2008 11:33 PM Full Story
Rebel girls fall in three OTs
CALYPSO -- Missed free throws and crucial turnovers prevented the North Duplin girls' varsity basketball team from erasing an 0-3 start this season. And this loss -- so far -- had the most-agonizing ending. Niesha Lewis converted back-to-back steals into...Published: Dec 13, 2008 11:33 PM Full Story
MOC women lose for first time
MOC Sports Information RALEIGH - Tomeka Prichard led all scorers with 19 points, but it wasn't enough as Mount Olive suffered its first loss of the season, falling to St. Augustine's 78-70 in non-conference women's basketball Saturday. The game was...Published: Dec 13, 2008 11:33 PM Full Story
Saints top Cougars for second time
DUDLEY -- For the second time this season, Goldsboro came up just short against county rival Southern Wayne. The Saints used a strong third-quarter effort and fended off a late Cougar rally for a 64-62, non-conference victory on Friday evening....Published: Dec 13, 2008 11:33 PM Full Story
Reid putting the Cougars back on the map
Returning Goldsboro to state-wide football prominence is a brick-by-brick process that began by setting its cornerstone in place two years ago with the hiring of head coach -- and alumnus -- Eric Reid. Reid inherited a team that went 0-11...Published: Dec 13, 2008 11:33 PM Full Story
Parker's tenacity will be missed by Cougars
A quiet, humble and polite young man, Goldsboro's A.J. Parker doesn't go out of his way to strike fear in the heart of anyone with his personality. Put Parker in a football uniform and it's a completely different story. The...Published: Dec 13, 2008 11:33 PM Full Story
North Duplin's Cox has nose for end zone
Akeem Cox's game isn't about numbers. It's not about accolades. It's certainly not about searching out superlatives. Instead Cox keeps things simple. He runs the football and finds the end zone. During his senior season at North Duplin, the offensive...Published: Dec 13, 2008 11:33 PM Full Story
Friday, December 12, 2008
Expanded squirrel season based on sound biology
The proposed changes to the fishing, hunting and trapping seasons are now available. Outdoorsmen may view these proposals online by visiting www.ncwildlife.org. -- or obtain a copy by calling the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission at (919) 707-0050. They may...Published: Dec 12, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Eagles will host county's longest-running tourney
During his career at Rosewood High School, wrestling coach Bill Edmundson has never been shy about fueling the fire of expectations. A bright purple banner hanging in the gymnasium displays the program's domination under Edmundson's guidance for nearly two decades....Published: Dec 12, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Wooten and Gourley sign with East Carolina
Two athletes confident in their respective abilities, who each have baseball pedigrees, won't part their separate ways after high school graduation. No sir. Eastern Wayne seniors John Wooten and Walker Gourley will continue their careers at East Carolina University. Each...Published: Dec 11, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Prep basketball boxscores
BOYS Country Victoria 15 15 9 13 -- 52 Wayne Country Day 9 20 24 11 -- 64 COUNTRY VICTORIA Marcus Larcombe 0 0 2-2 2, Austen Flint 2 0 2-2 6, Matthew Dea 3 0 1-2 7, Bernie People...Published: Dec 11, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Chargers turn up the defensive heat
With temperatures unseasonably warm outside, Terry Jones decided he needed to turn up the heat with a little full-court pressure. With his team down by 10 points early in the second quarter, Jones -- in his second season as the...Published: Dec 11, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Local digest
Rosewood used strong defense and timely shooting to best Hobbton 42-37 on Wednesday night in "The Nest." The Eagles were led offensively by Jacquez Raynor's 16 points. James Harris was the only other Rosewood man in double figures with...Published: Dec 11, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
CB Aycock tops North Johnston
PIKEVILLE -- Charles B. Aycock overcame a slow offensive start and went on to defeat North Johnston 67-48 on Wednesday night. The Panthers opened up a seven-point lead in the opening two minutes on the heels of a pair of...Published: Dec 11, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Chowan downs MOC men
MOC Sports Information MURFREESBORO -- Freshman Derek Staton pumped in a collegiate-high 15 points, but injury-riddled Mount Olive College dropped a 93-58, non-conference decision to Chowan University on Wednesday evening. Senior guard Justin Melton returned the lineup and played just...Published: Dec 11, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Local Preps Digest
PRINCETON -- David Gurganus scored a game-high 18 points and Princeton defeated Hobbton 57-50 on Tuesday evening. Patrick Jacobs and Andre Nixon each had 12 points for the Bulldogs and Nixon pulled down 12 rebounds. Dillon Daughtry added six...Published: Dec 10, 2008 1:47 PM Full Story
Warrior matmen upend Saints in ECC 3-A opener
DUDLEY -- Not 100 percent satisfied with their respective weekend performances, county wrestling archrivals Eastern Wayne and Southern Wayne tried to make amends Tuesday evening. And the Warriors got lucky. Southern Wayne triumphed in six of 11 contested individual matches....Published: Dec 10, 2008 1:47 PM Full Story
Goldsboro-Eastern Wayne boxscores
BOYS Eastern Wayne 17 26 12 13 6 -- 74 Goldsboro 7 26 19 16 7 -- 75 EASTERN WAYNE (0-5) Lamar Best 2 0 1-2 5, Jeniri Cyrus 3 3 1-2 16, Eddie Copeland 1 0 3-5 5, Marvin...Published: Dec 10, 2008 1:47 PM Full Story
Forte shoulders Cougars' offense in extra session
Carlton Forte saved his best for last as Goldsboro bested county rival Eastern Wayne 75-74 in overtime on Tuesday night. Forte scored all seven of the Cougars' points in the extra session, primarily off of dribble penetration by guards Michael...Published: Dec 10, 2008 1:47 PM Full Story
Opinion -- Aycock teammates reaping hard work
Khendra Reid and Jonathan Williams were running out of chances to get 'em next year and the Charles B. Aycock seniors were beginning to wonder how much truth there was to "good things come to those who wait." Reid and...Published: Dec 10, 2008 1:47 PM Full Story
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Local digest
JACKSONVILLE -- Southern Wayne had four players reach double figures as they seized a 62-52, non-conference hoops victory over Northside on Monday night. Dwight Smith paced the balanced Saints' attack with 12 points. Justin Artis, Javaris McMillan and Rashard...Published: Dec 9, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
ECC All-Conference list
Eight Wayne County players comprise the 26-man All-Class 3-A Eastern Carolina Conference football roster released Monday by the conference president. Playoff participant Eastern Wayne had three selections -- Will White, Ceron Bailey and Mac Stover. Stover flirted with the...Published: Dec 9, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Monday, December 8, 2008
Local digest
PINETOPS -- Charles B. Aycock's Brandon Bailey and Rosewood's Zach Behrend each earned a gold medal during the 17th annual Pierce-Davis Memorial contested Saturday at SouthWest Edgecombe. Bailey, a senior, recorded two falls and a major decision to reach...Published: Dec 8, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Sunday, December 7, 2008
Local Preps Digest
Lindsey Godwin scored a game-high 16 points and Faith Christian dispatched of Falls Road 54-23 on Friday night. Alyssa Hill played a complete game in the win, she scored nine points, grabbed eight rebounds and dished out six assists....Published: Dec 7, 2008 2:00 AM Full Story
Wayne Christian offense comes alive in second half
Somebody finally flipped the switch -- after halftime. Wayne Christian sputtered offensively and allowed Johnston Christian Academy -- primarily a junior varsity team -- to dictate the tempo. The Lions trailed by just two possessions at intermission. Frustrated by 10...Published: Dec 7, 2008 2:00 AM Full Story
Dawgs' last chance to force OT clangs off rim
PRINCETON -- Princeton brought its signature high-octane offense to its non-conference contest against Midway on Friday night. The Bulldawgs left their defense in the locker room. Midway prevailed 80-75 behind some excessively hot shooting and exorcised a worrisome demon. The...Published: Dec 7, 2008 2:00 AM Full Story
Soaring Falcons: Golden Falcons topple Cougars
PIKEVILLE -- Any doubters who remained after Charles B. Aycock defeated Goldsboro less than two weeks ago should be full-fledged believers now. The Golden Falcons opened up a 14-point, first-quarter lead and used a solid defensive effort to beat the...Published: Dec 7, 2008 2:00 AM Full Story
Fridays Prep Boxscores
prep basketball BOYS Goldsboro 8 16 15 17 -- 56 C.B. Aycock 22 13 14 15 -- 64 GOLDSBORO (4-4) Donald Lewis 1 1 0-0 5, Devonte White 1 1 0-0 5, Michael Langston 2 0 1-2 5, Tyrelle...Published: Dec 7, 2008 2:00 AM Full Story
Friday, December 5, 2008
Wood ducks offer easy waterfowling
Of all the birds in the world, the wood duck may be the most beautiful. While some may argue the title for an exotic species such as the peacock, even diehard birders would agree the wood duck is the most...Published: Dec 5, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Beware of where you buy oysters
Oysters are always popular during the holiday season. It is also the time of year when the N.C. Marine Patrol steps up enforcement efforts against illegal seafood sales. With that in mind, the Division of Marine Fisheries is warning...Published: Dec 5, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Cougars turn back Firebirds
Offense will come and go. The defense needs to remain constant. Goldsboro High boys' basketball coach Chris Cherry stressed those two facts in the locker room before the Cougars faced Southern Nash on Thursday evening. And while the offense ebbed...Published: Dec 5, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Goldsboro-Southern Nash boxes
Boys Southern Nash 12 8 7 14 -- 41 Goldsboro 8 13 22 22 -- 65 SOUTHERN NASH (0-3) Nick Harris 2 2 1-4 11, Jamari Powell 0 0 0-0 0, Demarcus Jones 0 0 0-0 0, Andrew Gehring 2...Published: Dec 5, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Local preps digest
One of three players to register a double-double, Millicent Kornegay snared a career-high 18 rebounds and pumped in 12 points as Goldsboro handled Southern Nash 53-31 on Thursday evening. Akeyanna Whitlor contributed 15 points and 10 rebounds for the...Published: Dec 5, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Local digest
NEWTON GROVE -- Rosewood earned its first win of the season with a 45-34 decision over Hobbton on Wednesday night. Angelica Knight led the Eagles' attack with 11 points. Shantal Johnson added nine, while Paige Babb chipped in seven....Published: Dec 4, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Saints win in OT
DUDLEY -- Southern Wayne and North Lenoir traded punches like heavyweight prize fighters Wednesday evening. The Saints scored the knockout in overtime. Southern Wayne deposited nine points in the extra session and exited with a 78-73, non-conference victory. "It's always...Published: Dec 4, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
High School boxscores
BOYS North Lenoir 17 14 14 24 4 -- 73 So. Wayne 11 24 17 18 9 -- 78 NORTH LENOIR (2-1) Chris McPhail 2 5 8-8 27, Joe Whitfield 4 1 2-4 13, Da'rico Jones 2 0 1-2 5,...Published: Dec 4, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
C.B. Aycock holds off South Johnston
PIKEVILLE -- Charles B. Aycock, in recent seasons, has struggled to play through a sporadic, choppy tempo on the varsity boys' basketball scene. The Golden Falcons bucked the trend Wednesday evening. Senior Jonathan Williams nearly recorded a double-double, 15 points...Published: Dec 4, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Eagle grapplers trust coach's judgement
DUDLEY -- Rosewood's Chris Lane and Zach Behrend understood the need to bump up a weight class Tuesday evening. And they trusted Bill Edmundson's judgment. "(We hoped) to offset the forfeits at 119 and 125 (pounds)," said Edmundson. "We stressed...Published: Dec 3, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Local Preps Digest
Goldsboro got a game-high 22 points from Millicent Kornegay and Ki'Ana Williams added 14 in a 58-47 win at Eastern Wayne on Tuesday evening. The Warriors trailed by double digits most of the second half before trimming the deficit...Published: Dec 3, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Opinion -- Goodell has chance to make statement with Burress case
Growing up the middle child between two sisters I often heard the phrase from my parents we all heard at least once during childhood when on the verge of discipline: "this is going to hurt me a lot more than...Published: Dec 3, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Jones, Prichard spark Trojans in OT
MOC Sports Information MOUNT OLIVE -- Jasmine Whitby led five players in double figures with a season-high 24 points, eight rebounds and five steals as Mount Olive claimed a 99-82 victory over Conference Carolinas rival Converse (S.C.) College on Tuesday...Published: Dec 3, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Goldsboro-Eastern Wayne boxes
Boys game Goldsboro 13 4 18 22 -- 57 Eastern Wayne 14 11 11 13 -- 49 GOLDSBORO (3-3) Donald Lewis 1 0 0-0 2, Michael Langston 0 1 1-2 4, Tyrelle Jackson 3 0 6-11 12, Demetrio Irby 5...Published: Dec 3, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Goldsboro's boys use 10-0 run to turn back Warriors
Goldsboro's boys overcame a sloppy first-half effort and delivered in the clutch against county rival Eastern Wayne on Tuesday evening. The Cougars used a 10-0 fourth-quarter run to cap a come-from-behind, 57-49 road victory over the Warriors. Goldsboro (3-3 overall)...Published: Dec 3, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Local Digest
Wayne Christian earned its first Class 1-A Carolina Christian Conference victory of the season with a 51-37 triumph over Crossroads Christian on Monday night. Hanna Kaler led the Eagles with 23 points and 13 rebounds. Kayla Kennedy chipped in...Published: Dec 2, 2008 1:47 PM Full Story
Darden picks Mount Olive
DUDLEY -- Southern Wayne High School softball standout Lauren Darden will not have to worry about the pressures that go along with collegiate recruiting as she prepares for her senior season in the pitcher's circle. The talented hurler has signed...Published: Dec 2, 2008 1:47 PM Full Story
Monday, December 1, 2008
Local digest
SANFORD -- Senior wrestler Joshua Holmes joined the Century Club at Rosewood High School and emerged the 145-pound champion during the Cavalier Invitational contested Saturday at Southern Lee. Holmes collected a 13-5 major decision over Fuquay-Varina's Jason Knoernschild in...Published: Dec 1, 2008 1:58 PM Full Story