Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Local digest
WILSON -- State-ranked Charles B. Aycock showed no signs of weakness in a 9-0 pasting of Eastern Carolina 3-A Conference foe Wilson Beddingfield on Monday afternoon. Blake Vail notched a 6-0, 6-0 victory at No. 1 one singles and...Published: Mar 31, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Gators have Whitfield feeling young again
Heath Whitfield shows up to practice everyday and suddenly he feels like a kid again. The third-year Spring Creek head baseball coach has been rejuvenated by an energetic squad short on varsity experience, but full of passion for the game....Published: Mar 31, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Prep boxscores
C.B. Aycock 000 000 0 -- 0 2 0 Eastern Wayne 110 022 x -- 6 10 2 Leading hitters -- C.B. Aycock -- Will Edgerton 1-3; Jonathan Taylor 1-2. Eastern Wayne -- Walker Gourley 1-3; Colton Fulghum 2-3, RBI;...Published: Mar 31, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
MOC sports wrap
MOC Sports Information WINGATE -- Riley Boyette and Scott Woodard finished among the top-10 leaders and Mount Olive recorded a third-place effort after the opening round of the J. Ralph Hargett Invitational hosted by Wingate University. Boyette carded an 18-hole...Published: Mar 31, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Golden Falcons roll to 8-0 win
Charles B. Aycock began a tough stretch of Eastern Carolina 3-A Conference games with a convincing 8-0 victory over county rival Eastern Wayne on Monday evening in New Hope. The Golden Falcons play three ECC foes in a four-day span...Published: Mar 31, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Eastern Wayne tops C.B. Aycock 6-0
Eastern Wayne pitcher Josh Frederick didn't just hold the Charles B. Aycock offense in check Monday evening. He made it nearly nonexistent. A left-hander, Frederick allowed just one hit with seven strikeouts in five scoreless evenings during the state-ranked Warriors'...Published: Mar 31, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Warriors earn 1-0 win over Golden Falcons
Another classic. County soccer archrivals Eastern Wayne and Charles B. Aycock staged an overtime thriller at Little Big Horn on Monday evening, and the Warriors avoided the ambush. Reserve Amber Miller delivered the game-winning goal in the 97th minute in...Published: Mar 31, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
MOC splits double header with Belmont Abbey
MOC Sports Information BELMONT -- Dylan Holton ignited a six-run, sixth-inning uprising and Kyle Jones stymied a seventh-inning rally as Mount Olive upended Belmont Abbey 7-6 in game one of their Conference Carolinas doubleheader on Monday afternoon. The Crusaders took...Published: Mar 31, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Monday, March 30, 2009
Local digest
WILSON -- Brooke Norris tallied the game-winning goal in the second half as Wayne Country Day tripped up Halifax Academy 3-1 in The Brittany V girls' soccer invitational on Saturday. The No.1-ranked Chargers remained unbeaten in four outings this...Published: Mar 30, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
MOC round-up
MOC Sports Information EAST STROUDSBURG, Pa. -- Jose Lanier collected 17 kills, six blocks and five service aces as Mount Olive College dropped a five-set, non-conference decision to East Stroudsburg (Pa.) on Sunday afternoon. Pedro Penate supplied a double-double --...Published: Mar 30, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
MOC earns split with Coker
MOUNT OLIVE -- Robbin Kennedy picked the perfect time to join Mount Olive's home run club this season. The freshman catcher swatted a fifth-inning, three-run blast as the Trojans upended Coker (S.C.) College 7-4 in game two of their Conference...Published: Mar 30, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Goldsboro native Hill will bowl in U.S. Open
When sports fans think of the term "U.S. Open," a few moments stand out. For some, it's Tiger Woods hobbling to a major tournament victory on an injured leg. For others, it's Pete Sampras and Andre Agassi trading forehand winners...Published: Mar 28, 2009 11:20 PM Full Story
Friday, March 27, 2009
prep baseball box
Greene Central 000 200 0 -- 2 4 2 C.B. Aycock 320 310 x -- 9 10 3 Leading hitters -- Greene Central -- Will Bynum 1-3; Alex Brann 1-3; David Stallings 2-3, RBI. C.B. Aycock -- Tyler Farmer 1-3;...Published: Mar 27, 2009 1:47 PM Full Story
White lake home to many perch species
Many of the coastal plain's lakes have both white and yellow perch. It seems logical that White Lake should be home to white perch. But it is home to the other species. Yellow perch are widely distributed, all the way...Published: Mar 27, 2009 1:47 PM Full Story
Early goal hurts Wayne Christian
Wayne Christian started slow, surrendered an early goal and never recovered in a 1-0 loss to Carolina Christian 1-A Conference soccer foe Northwood Temple on Thursday afternoon. Less than 60 seconds into the game, Northwood forward Kosandra Hernandez collected a...Published: Mar 27, 2009 1:47 PM Full Story
Local Preps Digest
CALYPSO --Wallace Rose-Hill handed North Duplin a 9-3, non-conference loss on the baseball diamond. Marcus Kornegay went 2-for-4 at the plate with an RBI and three stolen bases for the Rebels. James Kornegay provided a hit, two RBI and...Published: Mar 27, 2009 1:47 PM Full Story
ECU athletic facilities will undergo facelifts
Passers-by won't recognize the corner of Charles Boulevard in Greenville by 2012. Athletics officials from East Carolina unveiled a schematic plan that will drastically change the tree-filled area, which is the current golf-disc field. A three-phase project is scheduled to...Published: Mar 27, 2009 1:47 PM Full Story
Falcons' Kearney records five strong innings
PIKEVILLE -- Two unlikely heroes turned in big-time performances for Charles B. Aycock on Thursday afternoon. Reliever Jimmy Kearney tossed five solid innings in a starting role and JV call-up Travis Musselman provided two hits in the Golden Falcons' 9-2,...Published: Mar 27, 2009 1:47 PM Full Story
CBA tennis routs Fike
PIKEVILLE -- Second-seeded Addison Westbrook and fifth-seeded Rawad Alawar each posted a straight-set shutout during Charles B. Aycock's 9-0, non-conference thrashing of Wilson Fike on Wednesday afternoon. Top-seeded Blake Vail, the two-time defending Eastern Carolina 3-A Conference singles champion,...Published: Mar 27, 2009 1:47 PM Full Story
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Local digest
LaGRANGE -- Eastern Wayne picked up a non-conference win with a 9-8 decision over perennial 2-A baseball power North Lenoir on Wednesday night. The Warriors belted three home runs during their 16-hit outing. Cambric Moye blasted two home runs...Published: Mar 26, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Saints fend-off Dawgs in nine innings
DUDLEY -- Southern Wayne put the game-winning run on base in the sixth, seventh and eighth innings on Wednesday evening. Princeton's defense denied the Saints each time. The fourth attempt ended in different fashion. Southern Wayne loaded the bases and...Published: Mar 26, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Rosewood earns rare win over North Lenoir
Gabby Cornman turned, pumped her fist and yelled as an enormous sense of frustration lifted from Branch Pope Field. Cornman collected a loose ball off a defender and buried the game-winning goal in the back of the net in the...Published: Mar 26, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Prep boxscores
Softball: North Lenoir 303 410 0 -- 11 16 3 Eastern Wayne 000 310 0 -- 4 3 2 Leading hitters -- North Lenoir -- Cayla Letchworth 1-5, 2B; Mandy Stallings 3-5, 2B, RBI; Kendale Letchworth 4-4, 2B, RBI; Kristen...Published: Mar 26, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Hawks too much for Warriors on softball diamond
North Lenoir proved to be too much for Eastern Wayne on the softball diamond in New Hope on Wednesday night. Each Hawk starter recorded at least one hit as the visitors captured an 11-4, non-conference win. A slow start doomed...Published: Mar 26, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Local Preps Digest
PIKEVILLE -- Charles B. Aycock scored four runs in the bottom of the third inning and held off Wilson Hunt 5-4 in Eastern Carolina 3-A Conference softball action on Tuesday afternoon. Autumn Pittman led the Golden Falcons offensively with...Published: Mar 25, 2009 1:47 PM Full Story
Opinion -- Blazers program more than just hoops
Leonard Compton Sr. stood on the sidelines, his arms folded and a whistle around his neck as he barked out instructions at a recent practice. Compton, the head coach of the AAU Wayne County Blazers welcomes the privilege of molding...Published: Mar 25, 2009 1:47 PM Full Story
MOC softball team splits twinbill
MOC Sports Information PEMBROKE -- Kat Cahoon ignited a sixth-inning uprising as Mount Olive dumped in-state rival UNC Pembroke 3-1 in the opening game of a non-conference, softball doubleheader Tuesday afternoon. The Braves won the nightcap, 5-3. Trailing 1-0 after...Published: Mar 25, 2009 1:47 PM Full Story
Comeback: Spring Creek offense comes alive in fifth
SEVEN SPRINGS -- Greene Central couldn't put out the fire. Spring Creek scored nine runs in the bottom of the fifth inning and held on for a dramatic 12-9, non-conference win over the Rams on Tuesday afternoon. Greene Central led...Published: Mar 25, 2009 1:47 PM Full Story
prep baseball boxes
Greene Central 030 303 0 -- 9 13 2 Spring Creek 000 291 x -- 12 9 2 Leading hitters -- Greene Central -- Alex Brann 2-4, RBI; Zack Chase 3-5, RBI; Jasper Jones 2-3; Wes Sowers 2-3; Trent Murray...Published: Mar 25, 2009 1:47 PM Full Story
Errors prove crucial for Trojans
MOC Sports Information SALISBURY -- Errors and base-running miscues proved crucial throughout the afternoon as Mount Olive College dropped a baseball doubleheader against in-state rival Catawba College. The Trojans committed four defensive miscues in the fourth inning and watched its...Published: Mar 25, 2009 1:47 PM Full Story
Sac fly caps So. Wayne rally
DUDLEY -- Southern Wayne needed some late-inning heroics -- in its final at-bat -- to upend Eastern Carolina 3-A Conference rival Kinston 6-5 on Tuesday night. Scott Holloman started the Saints' seventh inning by reaching on a Viking error. With...Published: Mar 25, 2009 1:47 PM Full Story
Warriors swat three HRs against Falcons
PIKEVILLE -- Charles B. Aycock's players constantly stared at the scoreboard and watched as the run total kept climbing on the "guest" side. Another set of numbers -- pitch count -- concerned Golden Falcons head coach Charles Davis. His bullpen...Published: Mar 25, 2009 1:47 PM Full Story
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Wayne Country Day stops Wayne Christian
Injuries either galvanize a team or have a crippling effect on the roster. Despite losing two starters to injuries, No. 1-ranked Wayne Country Day plugged the holes in its lineup and scored three second-half goals to defeat county archrival Wayne...Published: Mar 24, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Local digest
SEVEN SPRINGS -- Spring Creek pounded out 15 hits in a 14-4, non-conference baseball victory over county foe Wayne Christian on Monday evening. Chris Boseman batted 4-for-4 and tallied four RBI. Corey Howell, Steven Best and Paul Hayes each...Published: Mar 24, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
North Lenoir tops Rosewood on softball diamond
North Lenoir played with aggression. Rosewood didn't. Kendale Letchworth delivered three hits and four RBI as the Hawks invaded the Eagles' nest and claimed an 8-2, non-conference softball victory Monday afternoon. A perennial 2-A power, North Lenoir evened its worksheet...Published: Mar 24, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Hawks hand Eagles first loss
Perennial 2-A baseball power North Lenoir pounded out 16 hits and grounded previously-unbeaten Rosewood 10-1 on Monday evening. The Eagles suffered their first loss in six outings this season. "I was pretty happy with how well we hit the ball...Published: Mar 24, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Prep boxscores
Baseball: North Lenoir 021 410 2 -- 10 16 1Rosewood 000 000 1 -- 1 2 5 Leading hitters -- North Lenoir -- Dejuan Gray 2-4, RBI; Tyler Potter 1-2, RBI; Mike Wetherington 1-3, 3B, 2 RBI; Wes Brantley 3-5,...Published: Mar 24, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Monday, March 23, 2009
Local Preps Digest
Sting soccer Victor Ortiz-Alvarez supplied the game-winning goal in the 64th minute as the Goldsboro Sting claimed a come-from-behind, 2-1 victory over Chapel Hill. Adrian Thompson scored off Bryan Johnson's assist in the 60th minute to forge a 1-1 tie...Published: Mar 23, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Infield miscue aids MOC rally
MOC Sports Information MOUNT OLIVE --Airlon Vinson scampered home on a ninth-inning error as Mount Olive College upended Shepherd (W. Va.) University 5-4 on Sunday afternoon at Scarborough Field. Trailing 4-3 after 81/2 innings, Jesse Lancaster doubled to start the...Published: Mar 23, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Goldsboro, North Duplin split doubleheader in baseball
CALYPSO -- Donald Lewis delivered two RBI and Marquis Dance notched nine strikeouts as Goldsboro upended North Duplin 3-0 in game two of a non-conference, baseball doubleheader Friday. Dance permitted one hit and walked two in a four-inning stint....Published: Mar 22, 2009 2:00 AM Full Story
Spartans capitalize on Eagles' youthful mistakes
Roger Longwell scribbled onto his pad as he watched every defensive play unfold against Kerr-Vance Academy on Friday afternoon. "The learning curve continues," he thought to himself while the Spartans capitalized on his young Wayne Christian team. Kerr-Vance manufactured a...Published: Mar 22, 2009 2:00 AM Full Story
C.B. Aycock-Kinston baseball box
prep baseball C.B. Aycock 304 013 4 -- 15 12 0 Kinston 000 120 1 -- 4 10 3 Leading hitters -- C.B. Aycock -- Connor Narron 1-1, HR, 3 RBI; Tyler Ruffin 2-4, 2B; Jonathon Taylor 2-3, 2B,...Published: Mar 22, 2009 2:00 AM Full Story
Trojan spikers, Trojan softball split weekend affairs
MOC Sports Information EAST STROUDSBURG, Pa. -- Christiaan Rombaut recorded 17 kills as Mount Olive College dropped a 30-26, 30-27, 28-30, 20-30, 14-16 loss to East Stroudsburg (Pa.) University on Saturday afternoon. The Trojans (10-6 overall) started the weekend with...Published: Mar 22, 2009 2:00 AM Full Story
Mount Olive diamond nine sweep doubleheader from Shepherd University
MOC Sports Information MOUNT OLIVE -- Reliever Ryan Williams shut down a third-inning, bases-loaded rally and Rich Racobaldo delivered a two-out, two-RBI double in the fourth as Mount Olive spanked Shepherd (W. Va.) 18-4 in the opening game of a...Published: Mar 22, 2009 2:00 AM Full Story
Hannah, Amber Wood deliver for Princeton
Offense was hard to generate, but frustration abounded in limitless supply Friday afternoon. Princeton and Eastern Wayne struggled to create offense, but the Bulldogs manufactured a fourth-inning run that held up in their 1-0, non-conference softball win at New Hope....Published: Mar 22, 2009 2:00 AM Full Story
Unbeaten Eastern Wayne hammers Hunt in ECC
WILSON -- Desperate to find the "off" switch to Eastern Wayne's offensive onslaught, Wilson Hunt paraded arm after arm to the mound Saturday afternoon. Nothing worked. The visiting Warriors pushed across seven third-inning runs and added eight seven-inning runs in...Published: Mar 22, 2009 2:00 AM Full Story
Narron's homer sparks CBA in 1st inning
KINSTON -- Charles B. Aycock's offense erupted for the second consecutive day as the Golden Falcons churned out 12 hits in a 15-4 romp over Eastern Carolina 3-A Conference foe Kinston on Friday. Twenty-four hours earlier, the Golden Falcons claimed...Published: Mar 22, 2009 2:00 AM Full Story
Friday, March 20, 2009
Belle's RBI double lifts Aycock past Bruins
PIKEVILLE -- Missed opportunities almost spelled disaster for defending Eastern Carolina 3-A Conference softball co-champion Charles B. Aycock on Thursday evening. The Golden Falcons stranded 12 base runners, including eight in scoring position, and barely fended off Wilson Beddingfield 3-2....Published: Mar 20, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Runions' buck earns Dixie Classic award
Several big-antlered bucks were entered for judging at the Dixie Deer Classic, which was sponsored by the Wake County Wildlife Club in early March. Cody Runions, a student at North Johnston in Kenly, harvested one of the deer. At 15...Published: Mar 20, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Local Preps Digest
Wayne Country Day pushed across six runs in the second inning and cruised past Rocky Mount Prep 11-1 in five innings on Thursday. Cameron Ford went 3-for-3 with three doubles and five RBI for the Chargers. Jack Scott contributed...Published: Mar 20, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Golden Falcons claim ECC lead
Eastern Carolina 3-A Conference tennis king Charles B. Aycock claimed sole possession of its throne Thursday afternoon. The reigning league champion seized control in singles play and upended county archrival Eastern Wayne 6-3 in breezy, warm conditions on the Warriors'...Published: Mar 20, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Falcons soar
PIKEVILLE -- If only they were all this easy. Charles B. Aycock strung together a pair of five-run innings and cruised past Wilson Beddingfield 13-1 in 41/2 innings on Thursday afternoon. It was the Eastern Carolina 3-A Conference opener for...Published: Mar 20, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Local digest
PIKEVILLE -- Charles B. Aycock continued its hot start on the softball diamond with a 5-1, non-conference victory over Greene Central on Wednesday night. Cynthia Burroughs led the Golden Falcons at the plate with a double and an RBI....Published: Mar 19, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
MOC hammers Chowan 14-6
MOC Sports Information MOUNT OLIVE -- Senior Alex Vertcnik swatted a sixth-inning, grand slam as Mount Olive College thumped in-state rival Chowan University 14-6 at Scarborough Field on Wednesday afternoon. The Trojans (16-12 overall) swept the two-day series and returns...Published: Mar 19, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
GPRD teams headed to Nation's Capital
A "friendly return game" has turned into a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for all-star basketball teams from the Goldsboro Parks and Recreation Department. Even Jeff Winbush, the GPRD athletics supervisor, is a little giddy. One year ago, two all-star teams from the...Published: Mar 19, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Southern Wayne takes conference opener
Southern Wayne began defense of its co-Eastern Carolina 3-A Conference championship with a 7-1 victory over county rival Eastern Wayne on Wednesday. Lauren Darden dominated in the circle and the Saints showed uncharacteristic power at the plate. Morgan Davis homered...Published: Mar 19, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Prep boxscores
Baseball Southern Wayne 000 200 0 -- 2 5 2 Eastern Wayne 000 003 x -- 3 5 1 Leading hitters -- Southern Wayne -- Keenan Winn 2-3, HR, 2 RBI; Scott Holloman 1-3; Kevin Wise 1-3; Michael Douglas 1-3....Published: Mar 19, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Warriors hold off Saints in ECC opener
One game doesn't make or break your season. Southern Wayne head baseball coach Trae McKee delivered that post-game message to his team Wednesday evening. But one inning certainly made a difference against county rival Eastern Wayne. A defensive miscue fueled...Published: Mar 19, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Local Preps Digest
Despite holding a 24-2 shots on goal advantage, Eastern Wayne narrowly slipped past Southern Wayne 1-0 on Tuesday evening in New Hope. It was the Eastern Carolina 3-A Conference opener for both teams. Lily Herlihy scored for the Warriors...Published: Mar 18, 2009 1:47 PM Full Story
Chargers warm up
Wayne Country Day launched its 2009 girls' soccer campaign in vengeful fashion on a cold and breezy Tuesday afternoon. But the Chargers needed 40 minutes to get warmed up. After a jittery opening half, No. 1-ranked Wayne Country Day erupted...Published: Mar 18, 2009 1:47 PM Full Story
Upward Bound
Basketball players and cheerleaders from First Pentecostal Holiness Church completed their winter sports program with a banquet Monday evening. Former Oakland Raiders quarterback Roman Gabriel III was the guest speaker for the athletes, who ranged from 4 years to...Published: Mar 18, 2009 1:47 PM Full Story
Trojan duo earns honors
MOC Sports Information HIGH POINT -- Mount Olive College infielder Airlon Vinson, who batted .636 in three games last week, has been selected the Conference Carolinas baseball player of the week. Vinson, a redshirt junior first baseman, reached base nine...Published: Mar 18, 2009 1:47 PM Full Story
Dail, Jones ground Hawks
MOC Sports Information MOUNT OLIVE -- UNC transfer B.J. Dail and Kyle Jones combined for a two-hitter as Mount Olive stopped in-state rival Chowan University 5-1 at Scarborough Field on Tuesday evening. Dail (5-0) logged nine strikeouts and permitted one...Published: Mar 18, 2009 1:47 PM Full Story
DeRatt, Bruins turn back Golden Falcons
PIKEVILLE -- A poor start doomed Charles B. Aycock in its 3-2 loss to Wilson Beddingfield on Tuesday evening at Hardy Talton Stadium. It was the Eastern Carolina 3-A Conference opener for both teams. The Bruins dominated the game's opening...Published: Mar 18, 2009 1:47 PM Full Story
Opinion -- NCAA has darkhorses that could spoil party
A year ago, a tiny school from a sleepy town outside of Charlotte led by the son of a former NBA sharpshooter captured the heart of America with its run to the Elite Eight. Davidson slayed Gonzaga, Georgetown and Wisconsin...Published: Mar 18, 2009 1:47 PM Full Story
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
WCDS soccer set for big year
Baron Heinemann does not want to hype his team too much. But the second-year Wayne Country Day girls' soccer coach knows this year's squad has the chance to surpass last season's success. The Chargers reached the semifinals of the N.C....Published: Mar 17, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
SC girls enjoy first ever playoff birth
Spring Creek is getting better and keeps leaving room for improvement on the basketball court. The Gators' varsity girls basketball team recorded its highest regular-season finish in Class 1-A Carolina Conference play in 2008-09 and earned its first-ever playoff berth...Published: Mar 17, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Trojans in middle of the pack for Hawn Cup
HIGH POINT -- Mount Olive College is sixth overall in the Joby Hawn Cup standings after the completion of the winter sports season. The Trojan men's basketball team earned a share of the Conference Carolinas regular-season championship, while the...Published: Mar 17, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Monday, March 16, 2009
MOC volleyball earns split
MOC Sports Information LORETTO, Pa. -- The Mount Olive College men's volleyball team started its season-ending, eight-match road swing with a weekend split against Pennsylvania schools Lancaster Bible College and St. Francis University. Senior outside hitter Pedro Penate pounded out...Published: Mar 16, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Local Digest
Local golf Walnut Creek LGA Betty Edwards emerged the play-of-the-day winner as the Walnut Creek Ladies Golf Association teed off their 2009 season. Gaye Bryant won low putts. Faye Franklin and Mary Ann Sutton took low gross and low...Published: Mar 14, 2009 11:32 PM Full Story
MOC round-up
MOC Sports Information MOUNT OLIVE -- Kendrick Easley has earned yet another postseason honor. The Mount Olive College guard has been selected to the NABC Division II men's basketball all-Southeast Region District first team. Easley has become eligible for All-American...Published: Mar 14, 2009 11:32 PM Full Story
Chenier headed to "sprint mecca"
Who would turn down a chance to churn through the waters where former and current Olympians have trained? Mason Chenier certainly wasn't about to say "no." Now he's headed to the "sprint mecca of the world" -- Auburn University. The...Published: Mar 14, 2009 11:32 PM Full Story
Williams passion shows on the court
A self-described quiet person off the basketball, Ki'Ana Williams' demeanor changes on game day. Her style of play and passion for the sport turns her into a roaring Cougar. Especially this season. Williams averaged 17.5 points and seven assists a...Published: Mar 14, 2009 11:32 PM Full Story
Jackson excelled in new role for Cougars
Opportunity knocks in life and athletics when it is least expected. Tyrelle Jackson is a perfect example. The Goldsboro High forward emerged as the Cougars' offensive leader, helped the team compile 19 wins and advance to the sectional semifinals for...Published: Mar 14, 2009 11:32 PM Full Story
Perry adds name to coach of the year ranks
Not long after watching his team lose a quarterfinal-round game in the N.C. Independent Schools Athletic Association 1-A playoffs last season, Eric Perry had a vision. Changes had to be made, thought the second-year Wayne Country Day girls' basketball coach....Published: Mar 14, 2009 11:32 PM Full Story
Cherry earns coach of the year honors
Winning is the common tie during Chris Cherry's coaching career. But he had to battle the odds this season. A soft-spoken floor general who constantly brims with enthusiasm, Cherry inherited an injury-plagued roster and churned out 19 wins in his...Published: Mar 14, 2009 11:32 PM Full Story
Friday, March 13, 2009
Challenge awaits North Lenoir alum
LaGRANGE -- Calvin Sutton is back home. And the North Lenoir alum couldn't be happier. A three-sport star for the Hawks in the late 1990s, Sutton has been named the new head football coach at the Eastern Plains 2-A Conference...Published: Mar 13, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Local Preps Digest
Lindsey Frederick's game-winning RBI double scored Casey Mitchell as Eastern Wayne outlasted West Carteret 3-2 in 12 innings on Thursday afternoon in New Hope. Frederick finished 4-for-6 at the plate with an RBI and a run scored. Morgan Smith...Published: Mar 13, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
County outdoor activities planned
A full schedule of outdoors activities will take place in Wayne County this weekend. The weekend begins with the District 3 hunter's safety tournament on Saturday at Camp Tuscarora in Bentonville. The day-long event is presented by the N.C. Wildlife...Published: Mar 13, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Sea grant forum is scheduled
Research on spiny dogfish, southern flounder, turtles and blue crabs will be among the topics highlighted at the annual North Carolina Fisheries Forum on March 17 in New Bern. The event -- sponsored by North Carolina Sea Grant --...Published: Mar 13, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Trojans sweep LMC in conference action
MOC Sports Information MOUNT OLIVE -- Sarah Saunders and Sasha Snyder each threw a complete game as Mount Olive College swept in-state rival Lees-McRae 2-1 and 1-0 in a Conference Carolinas softball doubleheader Wednesday afternoon. Saunders scattered five hits and...Published: Mar 13, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Local digest
KINSTON -- North Lenoir scratched out a 3-2 win over Kinston on Wednesday afternoon. Wes Bratley and Will Sutton led the Hawks' offense with one hit and one RBI apiece. Dajuan Gray, Tyler Potter and Benji Harris each added...Published: Mar 12, 2009 1:50 PM Full Story
Mount Olive roundup
MOC Sports Information MOUNT OLIVE -- Alyssa Bradshaw's pinch-hit, RBI single capped a three-run, sixth-inning uprising as Mount Olive College defeated Barton 4-2 in the opener of their Conference Carolinas softball doubleheader Wednesday afternoon. The Dawgs claimed the nightcap 2-1....Published: Mar 12, 2009 1:50 PM Full Story
MOC drops pair to Francis Marion
MOUNT OLIVE -- Murphy's Law is the best way to describe Mount Olive's back-to-back, non-conference losses to Francis Marion (S.C.) University on Wednesday afternoon. Everything that could go wrong, did for the No. 22-ranked Trojans. The Patriots claimed 11-8 and...Published: Mar 12, 2009 1:50 PM Full Story
Graham gets one last chance
Jimmy Graham doesn't mind the reputation he's developed with his Miami teammates. He's treated like a big brother. He's called an aggressor. He's a hustle guy with a lunch-pail mentality who doesn't gripe about handling the dirty work off the...Published: Mar 12, 2009 1:50 PM Full Story
ECU football schedule released
East Carolina is scheduled to play seven 2008 bowl participants, including a home contest Atlantic Coast Conference and FedEx Orange Bowl champion Virginia Tech in 2009. The Pirates will travel to North Carolina and West Virginia, and make three regular-season...Published: Mar 12, 2009 1:50 PM Full Story
CBA downs Rosewood soccer
PIKEVILLE -- Possession. It isn't always about how much you have but rather what you make of it. Charles B. Aycock capitalized on its possession while playing "bend-but-don't-break" defense in a 2-0, non-conference victory over county rival Rosewood on Wednesday...Published: Mar 12, 2009 1:50 PM Full Story
Prep boxscores
C.B. Aycock 000 94 -- 13 12 2 Princeton 100 10 -- 2 3 2 Leading hitters -- C.B. Aycock -- Will Edgerton 1-3; Tyler Ruffin 2-3; Connor Narron 1-2, 2B, 2 RBI; Nicholas McGee 2-3, RBI; Adron Hollowell 1-3,...Published: Mar 12, 2009 1:50 PM Full Story
C.B. Aycock upends Princeton
PRINCETON -- History almost repeated itself. For the second consecutive season, Charles B. Aycock labored through mistakes and missed scoring opportunities on Princeton's baseball diamond. But unlike a year ago, the Golden Falcons recovered this time. State-ranked Aycock (4-1 overall)...Published: Mar 12, 2009 1:50 PM Full Story
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Local Preps Digest
SEVEN SPRINGS -- Paul Hayes allowed just one run over four innings to pick up the win on the mound as Spring Creek defeated non-conference foe South Lenoir 9-3 on Tuesday afternoon. Lucas Potter went 3-for-4 at the plate...Published: Mar 11, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Trojans' Woodard takes Barton tourney crown
MOC Sports Information WILSON -- Mount Olive College sophomore Scott Woodard emerged the lone under-par scorer at 2-under 142 and claimed the Barton College Intercollegiate men's golf tournament, which concluded Tuesday. Woodard, a Princeton High School graduate, fired a 2-under...Published: Mar 11, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Southern Wayne sweeps Greene Central series
DUDLEY -- Southern Wayne bested Greene Central for the second time in a five-day span with a 4-1, non-conference victory on Tuesday afternoon. Pitcher Madison Davis earned the victory in her varsity debut. Davis tossed five shutout innings, allowed two...Published: Mar 11, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Warriors dominate SW
Eastern Wayne launched its Class 3-A Eastern Carolina Conference men's tennis campaign with a 9-0 triumph over archrival Southern Wayne on Tuesday afternoon. The Warriors, unbeaten in four outings this season, swept the singles matches. Second-seeded Aaron Dunmire and...Published: Mar 11, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Falcons strand runners
PIKEVILLE -- Cynthia Burroughs had to wonder what else she could do to get a win. The Charles B. Aycock hurler recorded 10 strikeouts, allowed two runs (one earned) and helped her cause offensively with an RBI double. But it...Published: Mar 11, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Opinion -- ACC allure not that of Big East
The pageantry. The drama. The intensity. The must-see matchups. All these ingredients have made the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament arguably the most anticipated and entertaining conference tournament over the past 25 to 30 years. This isn't "most years." As the...Published: Mar 11, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Wayne County track and field championships
It's all about numbers. Putting competitors in every event and racking up points along the way, Charles B. Aycock and Eastern Wayne emerged the men's and women's team champions, respectively, during the 2009 Wayne County Track and Field Championships on...Published: Mar 10, 2009 1:47 PM Full Story
Two-time state champs will have youthful look
The best year yet? Are you kidding? Despite losing two all-state performers off back-to-back state championship teams, Wayne Christian softball coach Roger Longwell says he will put his youngest -- but maybe his best -- team on the diamond this...Published: Mar 10, 2009 1:47 PM Full Story
Local digest
PIKEVILLE -- Charles B. Aycock avenged a season-opening loss to North Lenoir with a 9-1 victory on Monday afternoon. Eric Dubose stymied the Hawks for five innings en route to the pitching win. Adron Hollowell tossed two perfect innings...Published: Mar 10, 2009 1:47 PM Full Story
Trojans take wild affair
MOUNT OLIVE -- Mount Olive College sophomore Tyler Smith swatted his first-ever collegiate grand slam in the first inning against Post (Conn.) University on Monday afternoon. But the Trojans needed more offense. Kyle Hinrichs and Jonathan Smith broke a...Published: Mar 10, 2009 1:47 PM Full Story
Another shutout
All John Wooten needed was a little run support and he felt like a starting pitcher all over again. Wooten, who embraced the closer role last season, tossed a three-hit shutout for fivae innings during a 5-0, non-conference victory over...Published: Mar 10, 2009 1:47 PM Full Story
Hunt seizes control early in ECC
MOUNT OLIVE -- Uncertainty and cautious optimism hung heavy in the warm spring air during the season-opening, Class 3-A Eastern Carolina Conference men's golf match at Southern Wayne Country Club on Monday afternoon. Defending champion Wilson Hunt grabbed a firm...Published: Mar 10, 2009 1:47 PM Full Story
Monday, March 9, 2009
Anderson turns back Trojans, earns crown
MOUNT OLIVE -- An official's whistle blew. Tomeka Prichard bent over and buried her head in her hands. The all-time leading scorer in Mount Olive College women's basketball history had just fouled out. She was suddenly struck with the harsh...Published: Mar 9, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Frederick hurls two-hit gem in six-inning stint
CARY -- Welcome back Josh Frederick. After missing two-thirds of last year's high school season with a hand injury, Frederick returned to the mound in masterful fashion Saturday afternoon. The junior left-hander permitted two hits in a six-inning stint as...Published: Mar 9, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Sunday, March 8, 2009
Local Preps Digest
DUDLEY -- Greene Central came out swinging and never slowed down in a 15-4, non-conference win over Southern Wayne on Friday. Jasper Grant provided the power in the middle of the Rams' lineup with a two-run home run. Derek...Published: Mar 8, 2009 9:55 AM Full Story
Trojans take two of three from Fleet
MOUNT OLIVE -- Ryan Kussmaul pitched a complete game shutout as Mount Olive earned a split of their Conference Carolinas double header against Erskine on Saturday at Scarborough field. The Trojans claimed game two of the twin bill 3-0 and...Published: Mar 8, 2009 9:55 AM Full Story
Mount Olive moves closer to second straight regional berth
MOUNT OLIVE -- Gut it out. Play with poise. Rely on experience. Mount Olive did all three Friday evening. Senior forward Tomeka Prichard poured in 18 of her team-leading 20 points in the second half as the Trojans upended Belmont...Published: Mar 8, 2009 9:55 AM Full Story
Warriors' offense comes alive in first two innings
Eastern Wayne's offense finally showed up one day later. The Warriors scored nine runs in the first two innings and Lani Fricks recorded nine strikeouts in the pitcher's circle during an 10-0, non-conference thumping of Jones Senior on Friday afternoon....Published: Mar 8, 2009 9:55 AM Full Story
Prep box scores
prep baseball Princeton 103 001 0 --5 8 1 C.B. Aycock 136 100 x -- 11 8 1 Leading hitters -- Princeton -- Sean Carpenter 2-3, 2B, RBI; Kameron Harrison 1-4, RBI; Dillon Daughtry 1-2, 2B; Tyler Baker 2-2;...Published: Mar 8, 2009 9:55 AM Full Story
C.B. Aycock collects eight extra-base hits against Dawgs
PIKEVILLE -- The offensive outburst continues for Charles B. Aycock. The Golden Falcons pounded out eight extra-base hits and dealt Princeton an 11-5 defeat on Friday afternoon. It was the third game in three days for each team. "We started...Published: Mar 8, 2009 9:55 AM Full Story
Friday, March 6, 2009
Saints fall in nine to D.H. Conley
DUDLEY -- Half a step. That's all that separated Southern Wayne and D.H. Conley, which staged a nine-inning, non-conference baseball thriller Thursday evening on the Doyle Whitfield Athletic Complex diamond. Beneficiary of a bang-bang infield play, the Vikings pulled out...Published: Mar 6, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Prep baseball boxes
Fike 203 010 3 -- 9 11 1 C.B. Aycock 000 215 3 -- 11 11 1 Leading hitters -- Fike -- Trip Sauls 3-4, RBI; Michael McLawhorn 2-4; Russell Ward 2-4, 3 RBI. C.B. Aycock -- Tyler Ruffin 2-4,...Published: Mar 6, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Team ABC cleans up at Southern Classic
The Southern Classic Duck, Goose and Swan Calling Championship is an annual event sponsored by the East Carolina Wildfowl Guild. This year's calling contest was held in early February in conjunction with the East Carolina Wildlife Arts Festival and the...Published: Mar 6, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Cahoon selected Osborne finalist
MOC Sports Information HIGH POINT -- Mount Olive College softball student-athlete Kat Cahoon is among 11 finalists selected for the Murphy Osborne Award, the most prestigious honor awarded by the Conference Carolinas. A senior from Columbia, Cahoon is involved in...Published: Mar 6, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Local Preps Digest
PIKEVILLE -- Charles B. Aycock erupted for 14 runs in the first two innings and routed Wilson Fike 16-1 in 41/2 innings on Thursday afternoon. Torie Benton paced the Golden Falcons with a 3-for-3 performance at the plate including...Published: Mar 6, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Walk-off thriller: Ruffin's homer lifts C.B. Aycock
PIKEVILLE -- Refusing to quit doesn't appear in a boxscore. But it goes a long way toward winning ballgames. Charles B. Aycock rallied from a early five-run deficit, watched a late lead disappear and celebrated when Tyler Ruffin delivered a...Published: Mar 6, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Local digest
DUDLEY -- Gabby Cornwall notched the hat trick (three goals) as Rosewood opened its women's soccer season with a 4-0 victory over county rival Southern Wayne on Wednesday. Cornman scored twice in the opening half and added a second-half...Published: Mar 5, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Tusculum takes two from Trojans
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. -- Tusculum plated two first-inning unearned runs and eased past No. 18-ranked Mount Olive 5-3 on Wednesday afternoon. The Pioneers swept the two-day series. Rich Racobaldo batted 2-for-4 and collected two RBI for the Trojans, who fell...Published: Mar 5, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
MOC women advance to semifinals
MOUNT OLIVE -- Hungry and eager for redemption. Still smarting from a season-ending, 34-point loss at archrival Barton College nearly one week ago, Mount Olive took out its frustration on weary Lees-McRae on Wednesday evening. The Trojans held the Bobcats...Published: Mar 5, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Triton soccer tops Eastern Wayne
Future league opponents met on the pitch Wednesday evening as Eastern Wayne opened its women's soccer season with a 3-1, non-conference loss to Triton. The teams will battle as Eastern Carolina 3-A Conference foes next season when the new realignment...Published: Mar 5, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Trojan women home today
Mount Olive College begins defense of its Conference Carolinas women's basketball championship at home today against in-state rival Lees-McRae. Tip-off is 7 p.m. at Kornegay Arena. The 10th-seeded Bobcats turned back No. 7 Limestone 64-62 on Tuesday. The second-seeded Trojans...Published: Mar 4, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Pioneers stop No. 18-ranked Trojans
MOC Sports Information GREENEVILLE, Tenn. -- Tusculum erupted for five second-inning runs and held off No. 18-ranked Mount Olive College 6-2 on Tuesday afternoon. Dylan Holton accounted for both Trojan runs, delivered two hits and stole three bases. Will Rodriguez...Published: Mar 4, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Opinion -- This is chance for redemption
The roster read like a Hall of Fame ballot and yet the outcome felt like a well-timed punch to the gut. The pieces were seemingly in place from the talent on the roster to favorable matchups for the United States...Published: Mar 4, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
MOC men shocked by Erskine
MOUNT OLIVE -- Mount Olive's players gathered at midcourt, said their customary game-ending prayer and walked to the locker room in disbelief. Their NCAA tournament bubble had burst. Seventh-seeded Erskine (S.C.) College allowed the Trojans to convert just five field...Published: Mar 3, 2009 1:47 PM Full Story
Monday, March 2, 2009
MOC splits softball contests
MOC Sports Information ORLANDO, Fla. -- The Mount Olive College softball team concluded first-day action 1-1 in the annual Rebel Spring Games, which began Sunday. Allison Czerski and Kat Cahoon each ripped a two-out, two-RBI single in the Trojans' 5-1...Published: Mar 2, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story