Friday, July 31, 2009
Fishing report
Northern District Ocean: Offshore anglers caught diverse species, with limits of dolphin being landed by most anglers who targeted them. Anglers had good catches of yellowfin, blackfin and bigeye tuna along with wahoo, king mackerel, atlantic bonito, little tunny and...Published: Jul 31, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
OUTDOORS - Alligator Access
Courtesy NCDMF MOREHEAD CITY -- A traditional commercial fishing access point to the Alligator River will soon get a facelift. Over the next 18 months the Alligator River Waterman's Association, in partnership with the Albemarle-Pamlico National Estuary Program, will construct...Published: Jul 31, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Moore-designed layout covers 7,000 yards
SNOW HILL -- Golfers officially have a new place to tee it up in eastern North Carolina. Cutter Creek Golf Club unveiled its back nine on Thursday to raucous fanfare and rave reviews. With 18 holes open for business, players...Published: Jul 31, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Opinion -- BCS needs re-evaluating
All this recent BCS talk is giving John Swofford a headache. So, who can the blame the BCS commissioner for buying stock in Aleve? Nearly 10 years ago, the BCS was created to assure the top two teams would play...Published: Jul 31, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Local golf
Lane Tree LGA Shelley Leder captured game-of-the-week and low net honors during weekly tournament play on the Lane Tree Golf Club links. Betty Jean Gurley won low putts. Walnut Creek LGA Betty Edwards secured play-of-the-day accolades during weekly action at...Published: Jul 29, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Reaves era ends, coach taking family to Cornhusker State
Brad Reaves realized the inevitable long before the final out had been penciled in the scorebook against Edenton Post 40. The seven-year Wayne County Post 11 baseball coach had accepted the realization his team would not repeat as Area I...Published: Jul 25, 2009 11:01 PM Full Story
The World's best: Coley, Team USA bring home gold Cup
Slowly twisting an aqua blue square earring, Justin Coley sat quietly and stared into open space. The gaze wasn't from jetlag due to a long plane trip from Belgium. His eyes twinkled and a slight grin curled his lips as...Published: Jul 25, 2009 11:01 PM Full Story
Friday, July 24, 2009
N.C. fishing report
Northern District Dare, Hyde, Currituck & Beaufort Counties Ocean: Offshore catches were good with plenty of diversity. Anglers caught moderate numbers of yellowfin, blackfin and bigeye tuna; along with wahoo, king mackerel, blueline tilefish, atlantic bonito, little tunny and dolphin....Published: Jul 24, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Floating rigs needed to catch flounder
The tide was so high even the shoreline grasses were inundated. The rising water had also obscured the flatfish attracting structure we knew was there. The change in water level required a change in tactics. Flounder are the most highly-sought...Published: Jul 24, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Trojan memorabillia on display in Hall
MOC Sports Information COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. -- The Sultan of Swat. Stan "The Man" Musial. Willie Mays. Joe DiMaggio and Mickey Mantle. And now the Mount Olive College baseball team. A baseball cap and photo of the Trojan players posing with...Published: Jul 24, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Harris heads to Guilford
GREENSBORO -- Running back James Harris, who graduated from Rosewood High School, will suit up for Guilford College this fall. Harris received All-Carolina 1-A Conference honorable mention status in football. He also garnered all-conference recognition during football season, and...Published: Jul 24, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Opinion -- Strange ideas draw attention
A brothel to finance an Olympian and a golf course stretching nearly 900 miles ... well ... 848 to be exact. Welcome to "Ripley's Believe It Or Not: Sports Edition." Logan Campbell, who hails from New Zealand, doesn't want his...Published: Jul 24, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Narron hooks Mudcats
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. -- Former East Carolina left-hander and Goldsboro native Sam Narron allowed one unearned run over 72/3 innings as the Huntsville stars defeated the Carolina Mudcats 6-1 on Wednesday night. Narron allowed five hits, struck out seven and...Published: Jul 23, 2009 1:50 PM Full Story
Kruse joins Trojans' staff
MOUNT OLIVE -- Finding enough to keep himself busy between now and the start of the 2010 season won't be a problem for new Mount Olive College pitching Matt Kruse. Before coming to Mount Olive, Kruse served as the pitching...Published: Jul 23, 2009 1:50 PM Full Story
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Wayne County eliminated
PEMBROKE -- Wayne County's bid for a trip to the Dixie Youth World Series ended with a 5-0 loss to Shallotte in the N.C. Dixie Youth Majors state tournament Tuesday evening. Tyler Powell, Jordan Salter, Andrew McKeel and J.C....Published: Jul 22, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Opinion -- Trade rumors swirling in Toronto
As summer drags on and the start of college football season seems as tantalizingly far away (42 days) as Christmas in November, the world of sports isn't offering much to pass the time. Here's a list of things I think...Published: Jul 22, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Wayne County Dixie Youth prevails
LUMBERTON -- Brooks Bartlett threw a complete-game six-hitter as Wayne County stopped Kings Mountain 3-2 in the N.C. Dixie Youth Majors state tournament at the Pembroke Recreation Complex. Wayne County faces either Shallotte or Mount Holly today. Bartlett logged...Published: Jul 21, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Monday, July 20, 2009
Aycock falls in state tournament
ASHEBORO -- Charles B. Aycock's run in the 2009 Junior American Legion baseball state tournament ended with a 5-3, elimination-round loss to Cary on Sunday. Colin DuBose paced Aycock's offense with three hits in three at-bats.Travis Musselman (RBI) and...Published: Jul 20, 2009 1:47 PM Full Story
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Aycock splits pair of contests
ASHEBORO -- Charles B. Aycock split a pair of contests in the North Carolina junior American Legion state tournament at McCrary Park. Aycock fell 4-1 to Mooreseville on Friday morning. Adam Pate, Jordan Quinn, Tyler Ruffin (RBI) and Travis...Published: Jul 18, 2009 11:33 PM Full Story
Friday, July 17, 2009
Opinion - Pujols a perfect ambassador
Until now Major League Baseball has been on the outside looking in. Every other professional sports league in the country has developed athletes it can proudly market and display as the faces of their respective teams. Meanwhile, baseball remains mired...Published: Jul 17, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
OUTDOORS- Wyndham elected to NCWRC
Steve Windham, a 59-year-old sportsman from Winnabow, was elected chairman of the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission at the commissioners meeting on July 8, 2009. Former Gov. Easley appointed Windham as commissioner at-large in 2000. Windham gave his first...Published: Jul 17, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Thursday, July 16, 2009
OUTDOORS - Chimney Rock
In just four years under the State Park designation, Chimney Rock has become one of the most popular parks in all of North Carolina. It's rustic trails lure hikers and mountain bikers, and the scenic overlooks attract bird watchers and...Published: Jul 16, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Burke wins third WCMA
MOUNT OLIVE -- Three men entered, one survived. Jonathan Burke, Scott Woodard and Ryan Campbell each began the final round of the 11th annual Wayne County Mens Amateur with a chance to claim the area's top superlative. Burke stayed...Published: Jul 14, 2009 10:35 AM Full Story
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Trio pull away at Wayne County Amateur
After two days of near-perfect conditions and low scores, three players have risen above the rest at the 11th annual Wayne County Mens Amateur. Jonathan Burke and Scott Woodard are currently leading the pack at eight under par while Ryan...Published: Jul 12, 2009 12:15 AM Full Story
Aycock advances to state tourney
Charles B. Aycock advanced to the junior legion state tournament with wins over West Craven and West Pitt on Friday at the USA Baseball Complex in Cary. The state tournament begins next Friday in Asheboro. Aycock defeated West Craven 8-6...Published: Jul 12, 2009 12:10 AM Full Story
Friday, July 10, 2009
OUTDOORS- Lake Glenville an anglers pleasure
While working on my next book, "Fishing North Carolina," I discovered a mountain lake on a map. Since I had never heard of Thorpe Reservoir, I delved into the lake's history and discovered that the name on the map...Published: Jul 10, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Sutton seeks WCA three-peat
Over 150 of the best golfers in Wayne County are set to show off their strokes. The 11th annual Wayne County Men's Amateur begins play on Friday morning at Goldsboro Municipal Golf Course and continues Saturday at Walnut Creek...Published: Jul 9, 2009 1:47 PM Full Story
Opinion -- A look at MLB's best kept secrets
As Major League Baseball nears the halfway point in its season the excitement of the 80th All-Star Game, the approaching trade deadline and the return of Manny Ramirez have grabbed the majority of the headlines. Quietly several big leaguers and...Published: Jul 9, 2009 1:47 PM Full Story
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Junior leagion boxscore
North Lenoir 046 50 -- 15 4 3 Wayne South 011 03 -- 5 6 8 Leading hitters -- North Lenoir -- Najea Jackson 1-3, RBI; Spencer Bass 2-3, 3 RBI; Zach Brown 1-4. Wayne South -- Zach Grantham 2-2;...Published: Jul 8, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Wayne South falls to North Lenoir
SEVEN SPRINGS -- North Lenoir benefited from extra outs and rolled to a 15-5 win over Wayne South in five innings on Tuesday night at Spring Creek High School. North Lenoir pushed across four unearned runs on no hits and...Published: Jul 8, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Gourley earns first professional hit
Former Eastern Wayne standout Walker Gourley saw his first action at the professional level on Tuesday as his Gulf Coast Pirates fell 8-3 to the GulfCoast Phillies in Bradenton, Fla. Gourley served as the designated hitter for the contest and...Published: Jul 8, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
MOC players enjoy YES clinic
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA. - For the second year in a row, Mount Olive head softball coach Jaime Kylis-Higginbotham and members of the Trojan softball team participated in the NCAA YES Clinic at the Women's College World Series. Rising senior Allison...Published: Jul 7, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Wayne South wins, Aycock tumbles
FOUR OAKS -- Zach Grantham provided three hits and two RBI as Wayne South picked up a 9-3 win at South Johnston on Monday night. Taylor Brock and Thomas Kelly (RBI) both added two hits for Wayne South. Cody...Published: Jul 7, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Wayne County rally falls short
MOUNT OLIVE -- Edenton provided the offensive fireworks, and Wayne County was forced to watch as Post 40 enjoyed a 7-4, Fourth of July victory in game five of the opening round of the Area I East playoff bracket...Published: Jul 5, 2009 2:00 AM Full Story
Friday, July 3, 2009
Wayne County 10U All-Stars advance
GRANTHAM -- The 24-hour delay bothered Wayne County's coaches. The players? Not so much. Focused on the prize, short-handed Wayne County pounded out a 12-2, rain-suspended decision over Wilson County and claimed the Eastern N.C. Babe Ruth District 4...Published: Jul 3, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
OUTDOORS - Ladyfish pack big bite
As the water heats up along the North Carolina coast, saltwater species undergo a dramatic change. Spadefish show up at the offshore reefs, dolphin move within sight of the beach and summer flounder flock to the nearshore ledges and...Published: Jul 3, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
senior legion boxscore
Edenton 107 304 0 -- 15 17 2 Wayne County 110 110 1 -- 5 8 1 Leading hitters -- Edenton -- Tyler Barrington 1-3, 2B, RBI; J.J. Allen 2-5, RBI; Daniel Oliver 3-4, 2B, 2 RBI; Cameron Peed 1-3,...Published: Jul 3, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Junior legion teams enjoy victories
DUDLEY -- Wayne South exploded for 14 runs in the final two innings as they bested Northern Nash 17-7 in Junior American Legion baseball action on Thursday night. The offensive outburst completed a thrilling comeback as Wayne South trailed...Published: Jul 3, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Edenton takes series lead against Wayne County
MOUNT OLIVE -- Edenton Post 40 brought plenty of offense to the Scarborough Field diamond in their Area-I East playoff game against Wayne County on Thursday night. Post 40's pitching wasn't bad either. Andrew Womble tossed a complete game as...Published: Jul 3, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Wayne North avenges loss to Wayne South
Wayne County North is starting to show signs of maturity one win at a time. Logan Wicks pitched his second consecutive complete game and Wayne County North held on for a 4-3 win over Wayne County South on Wednesday evening...Published: Jul 2, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Zach Wright will play in showcase game
East Carolina's Zach Wright is one of four Holyoke Blue Sox (New England Baseball League) selected to play in the annual Red Sox Draft Class Showcase game today at Fenway Park. Wright is batting .212 (7-for-33) with two doubles, a...Published: Jul 2, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
OPINION- Some athletes should fade away
As sports fans we love to cheer our heroes as much as we enjoy despising the star player for one of our beloved team's rivals or that overpaid athlete with an attitude that gets under our skin. I love rooting...Published: Jul 2, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Edenton beats Post 11 to even series
EDENTON -- Wayne County Post 11 expected to play in a pitcher-friendly park Wednesday evening, but had those thoughts dashed when Edenton moved the contest to hitter-friendly Hicks Field. The change -- along with a torrential rainstorm -- factored...Published: Jul 2, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Greene County wins 12u title
GRANTHAM -- Two strikes. The game-tying run 60 feet from home. The game-winning run at second base. Greene County reliever Justin Lee adjusted his hat, got the sign from his catcher and fired toward the plate. Wayne County's Jordan Gurley...Published: Jul 2, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Junior Legion briefs
PIKEVILLE -- Aaron Champion permitted one hit in a complete-game effort as Charles B. Aycock hammered South Johnston 20-0 on the Junior American Legion baseball scene Wednesday evening. Officials halted the contest after 41/2 innings due to the mercy...Published: Jul 2, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Wayne County-Edenton box score
Edenton 010 000 0 - 1 11 5 Wayne County 220 820 x - 14 10 1 Leading hitters - Edenton - Nikolai Simonsen 2-3; Cameron Peed 1-1; Tyler Barrington 1-4; J.J. Allen 1-3; Robert Jacot 1-1; Austin Beasley...Published: Jul 1, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Post 11 dominates
MOUNT OLIVE -- One step at a time. Wayne County Post 11 exploded for eight runs in the fourth inning and rode the left arm of Eric DuBose to a 14-1 win in 6 1/2 innings over Edenton Post 40...Published: Jul 1, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Gourley signs with Pittsburgh
Walker Gourley had to choose between Pirates. In the end, the professionals won. The Eastern Wayne graduate inked a deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday evening. "I had to sit down and weigh the options and after taking some...Published: Jul 1, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
WC North crowned 8U champ
GRANTHAM -- Another comeback. For the second straight day, Wayne County North allowed rival Wayne County South to gain early momentum and build a mutiple-run lead during their 8U Rookie battle. And, once again, Wayne County North rallied -- in...Published: Jul 1, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Trio paces Aycock attack
RED OAK -- Tyler Famer, Adam Pate and Jeff Carmel each collected two hits to lead Charles B. Aycock past Northern Nash 11-0 in an American Junior Legion baseball game Tuesday evening. Officials halted the game after five innings...Published: Jul 1, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story