Monday, August 31, 2009
Early opponents will test Trojans
Cole Tallman is convinced Mount Olive College will succeed on the women's college volleyball scene this season. To survive, they must navigate a brutal and challenging non-conference schedule. The Trojans are off to a rough start after logging an 0-4...Published: Aug 31, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Andre the giant: Goldsboro's Montgomery rushes for 4 touchdowns
Held without an offensive touchdown one week ago, Goldsboro High finally navigated its way into the end zone Saturday evening. A bruising 222-pound junior, Andre Montgomery plowed his way through the Eastern Wayne defense for 207 yards as the Cougars...Published: Aug 29, 2009 11:23 PM Full Story
Wayne Christian spikers remain unbeaten in 7 outings this season
Wayne Christian improved to 4-0 in Carolina Christian 1-A Conference play with a 25-16, 25-18, 24-26, 25-17 victory over Norlina on Friday afternoon. Summer Braithwaite recorded a career-high 10 kills, while Britney O'Hara provided nine service aces and seven...Published: Aug 29, 2009 11:23 PM Full Story
Moore's fourth-quarter TD seals Tigers' home win
WARSAW -- Brian Moore's 7-yard, fourth-quarter touchdown run gave James Kenan all the cushion its stout defense needed in a 14-0, non-conference triumph over Jones Senior on Friday night. The Tigers held the Trojans to 113 yards of offense,...Published: Aug 29, 2009 11:23 PM Full Story
Week 2 prep boxscores
prep football box scores Greene Central 0 7 0 6 6 -- 19 Ayden-Grifton 7 0 0 6 7 -- 20 First quarter AG -- Whitaker 42 yard run (Angel kick), 1:07 Second quarter GC -- McPhail 23 yard...Published: Aug 29, 2009 11:23 PM Full Story
Golden Falcons soar past Eagles
PIKEVILLE -- Victorious in their respective season-opening games, county foes Charles B. Aycock and Rosewood renewed their rivalry on a soggy Hardy Talton Stadium turf Friday evening. But the wet track didn't ground the Falcons' attack. Aycock rushed for 491...Published: Aug 29, 2009 11:23 PM Full Story
Rosewood-C.B. Aycock box
Rosewood 0 6 0 0 -- 6 C.B. Aycock 28 14 13 6 -- 61 First quarter CBA -- Cobb 34 run (kick failed), 11:31 CBA -- Cobb 1 run (Pitt pass from Farmer), 6:25 CBA -- Bryant 52 run...Published: Aug 29, 2009 11:23 PM Full Story
Princeton-N. Moore boxscore
North Moore 6 8 0 0 -- 14 Princeton 0 7 13 13 -- 33 First quarter NM -- Gilmore 72 pass from Scotton (kick failed), 3:07 Second quarter NM -- J. Brower 18 run (Gilmore run), 7:00 P --...Published: Aug 29, 2009 11:23 PM Full Story
Gurganus has record-setting night for Dawgs
PRINCETON -- The old Princeton High football ghosts hung around and wreaked havoc for nearly one half Friday evening. Penalties, dropped passes and inconsistent blocking served as haunting reminders for a program that has experienced much success during the past...Published: Aug 29, 2009 11:23 PM Full Story
North Duplin-Lakewood box
Lakewood 0 0 6 0 -- 6 North Duplin 0 0 0 0 -- 0 Third quarter LW -- Sellers 28 run (Simpson kick failed), 54.3 LW ND First downs 7 8 Rushes-yds 32-156 26-102 Passing yds 37 50 Total...Published: Aug 29, 2009 11:23 PM Full Story
Lakewood shuts out North Duplin
CALYPSO -- Multiple quarterbacks, good field position or even assistance from a solid defense couldn't provide North Duplin with the offensive rhythm it needed Friday evening. The Rebels committed four turnovers, were 0-for-7 on third-down conversions and had just two...Published: Aug 29, 2009 11:23 PM Full Story
Trojans' Maloney, Moore record top times in cross country meet
MOC Sports Information MOUNT OLIVE -- Kerry "Bear" Maloney and Melissa Moore emerged the top male and female runners, respectively, during Mount Olive's season-opening, cross country triumph over in-state rival Barton College. One of 23 competitors, Maloney covered the 5K...Published: Aug 29, 2009 11:23 PM Full Story
Goldsboro-Eastern Wayne boxscore
Goldsboro 8 6 6 6 -- 26 Estrn. Wayne 0 0 0 8 -- 8 First quarter G -- Montgomery 5 run (Montgomery run), 4:11 Second quarter G -- Montgomery 49 run (pass failed), 10:39 Fourth quarter G -- Montgomery...Published: Aug 29, 2009 11:23 PM Full Story
Friday, August 28, 2009
Gators hand Greene Central road loss.
SEVEN SPRINGS -- Coming off a successful season that ended with a Carolina 1-A Conference championship and a postseason berth, the Spring Creek boys' soccer team could not wait to get on the field for 2009. They couldn't even wait...Published: Aug 28, 2009 2:48 PM Full Story
Local Preps Digest
Wayne Christian rolled past Grace Christian 9-0 on the John Allen Farfour Courts at Herman Park on Thursday afternoon. Brooke Barfield, Faith Sutton, Savannah Sutton, Samantha Reaves, Blake Govan and Taylor Willman were all singles winners for the Eagles....Published: Aug 28, 2009 1:49 PM Full Story
Goldsboro resident gets rare lesson
Richard Cooke and his fishing companions had an interesting learning experience in early August. While fishing aboard Cooke's 29-foot Regulation, the captain's cousin, Rad Holton, reeled in a 27-inch dolphin. The catch doesn't sound too impressive stature-wise, but it proved...Published: Aug 28, 2009 1:49 PM Full Story
Fishing report
Northern District Ocean: Offshore fishing slowed a bit, but there were still some good catches of dolphin, wahoo, greater amberjack, king mackerel, Atlantic bonito, little tunny, barracuda, yellowfin, blackfin and skipjack tuna. Billfish catches also slowed, but anglers are still...Published: Aug 28, 2009 1:49 PM Full Story
MOC drops opener
MOC Sports Information MOUNT OLIVE -- Faye Corbett broke a scoreless tie in the 27th minute and No. 21-ranked UNC Pembroke posted a 2-0 shutout over Mount Olive College on the women's college soccer scene Thursday evening. It was the...Published: Aug 28, 2009 1:49 PM Full Story
Bears take three-setter from EW
Opportunity knocked and Eastern Wayne simply couldn't answer. Down one set, the Warriors held a commanding 18-10 lead in the second set. But visiting New Bern rallied and eventually claimed a 25-17, 26-24, 25-21 non-conference victory Thursday afternoon. Emily Sparks'...Published: Aug 28, 2009 1:49 PM Full Story
Gryphons take battle of state-ranked teams
PIKEVILLE -- Perennial powerhouse Rocky Mount simply overwhelmed Charles B. Aycock in a battle of state-ranked teams on a sweltering Thursday afternoon. The Gryphons rolled to a 9-0, non-conference victory. "They're good," said second-year Golden Falcons head coach Brad Matthews....Published: Aug 28, 2009 1:49 PM Full Story
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Local digest
Goldsboro started strong and fended off Rocky Mount Prep 25-13, 25-21, 22-25, 10-25, 15-4 on the high school volleyball scene Wednesday afternoon. Sterling Simmons paced the Cougars with three service aces. Natalia Dungee added six kills. Yusely and Yunely...Published: Aug 27, 2009 1:47 PM Full Story
Cougars, Warriors look to revamp rushing attacks
A sound running game can be a young quarterback's security blanket, help head coaches sleep at night and is the engine that makes most high school offenses go. Running the football with consistency was something both Goldsboro and Eastern Wayne...Published: Aug 27, 2009 1:47 PM Full Story
Eastern Wayne dashes past Hunt
Eastern Wayne picked up the pace just in the knick of time. As the team's second race of the season came down to the final half mile, it looked as though Wilson Hunt was going to out-pace the host Warriors...Published: Aug 27, 2009 1:47 PM Full Story
OPINION - Local gridiron plots thicken
The opening act led to an enticing, dramatic plot as the high school football season kicked off Friday. Here are the Week 1 storylines: * Transfers -- New Princeton quarterback David Gurganus, a starter at Charles B. Aycock last season,...Published: Aug 27, 2009 1:47 PM Full Story
C.B. Aycock tops Greene Central soccer
PIKEVILLE -- The channel hasn't changed. Episodes of the "Rodriguez Show" continue to run at Charles B. Aycock. Jose and Chama (also called Jose) Rodriguez combined for four goals in the Golden Falcons' home-opening, 6-3 victory over Greene Central on...Published: Aug 27, 2009 1:47 PM Full Story
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Dogs capitalize on Aycock mistakes
PIKEVILLE -- Princeton played its typical match. Charles B. Aycock struggled with consistency. The Bulldogs served strong, scrapped defensively and claimed a 25-12, 25-18, 25-21 victory in the Falcons Nest on Tuesday afternoon. Princeton recorded 20 service aces and transitioned...Published: Aug 26, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Local Preps Digest
WILSON -- Jose Rodriguez collected the game-winning goal with 20 minutes remaining as Charles B. Aycock nipped Wilson Fike 2-1 on Tuesday evening. The teams entered halftime tied 0-0. Tyler Lynch started the Golden Falcons' scoring with a second-half...Published: Aug 26, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Trojans face test in season opener
A culture of understanding is what Mount Olive College head women's soccer coach Matt Hisler is trying to build within his youthful program.. A big step in the team's development will come Thursday night when the Trojans battle No. 21-ranked...Published: Aug 26, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Eastern Wayne spikers snap three-match skid
SEVEN SPRINGS -- Spring Creek got off the mat twice, but couldn't answer the bell when it mattered most. The Gators forced a decisive fifth set, but watched Eastern Wayne control the tempo and claim a 25-20, 19-25, 25-13, 17-25,...Published: Aug 26, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
W. Country Day shuts out Wayne Christian
Wayne Country Day scored four goals in a span of 20 minutes and picked up a 4-0, non-conference win at county rival Wayne Christian on Monday afternoon. The Chargers dominated possession throughout the first half, but couldn't convert on three...Published: Aug 25, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Local digest
Wayne Christian improved to 5-0 on the season with a dazzling 25-5, 25-9, 25-23 win over Bethel Christian on Monday afternoon. Hanna Kaler led the Eagles attack with 20 assists, four service aces and four kills. Kaitlyn Kosuda added...Published: Aug 25, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Saints top Rosewood in season opener
Messenger Sports Writer Southern Wayne opened its boys' soccer season with an impressive 4-0 performance over county rival Rosewood on the Doyle Whitfield Athletic Complex pitch Monday afternoon. Saints head coach Mario Aguilar saw his team dominate possession in the...Published: Aug 25, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
MOC men's soccer preview
What some may see as a slight against the program, Jerry Riggs sees as justified and a healthy source of motivation. The Mount Olive College men's soccer team was picked to finish seventh in the 2009 Conference Carolinas preseason poll....Published: Aug 25, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Monday, August 24, 2009
Local digest
WILSON -- Gregory Alexander notched his first hat trick (three goals) of the season as Wayne Christian hammered Community Christian 5-1 in The Brittany Willis Memorial Soccer Scholarship Showcase. It was a Carolina Christian 1-A Conference match. Chase Darden...Published: Aug 24, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Local digest
WILSON -- Wayne Country Day scored three times in the second half and earned a 3-0 win over Franklinton at the Brittany on Friday night. Tyson Pearson's goal on an assist from brother Tucker five minutes into the second...Published: Aug 22, 2009 11:41 PM Full Story
Prep football wrap-up
NEWTON GROVE -- Charles B. Aycock transfer David Gurganus threw for 271 yards and a touchdown and Princeton held on for a 19-12 win at Hobbton on Friday night. After a scoreless first quarter Gurganus found Javontae Davis for...Published: Aug 22, 2009 11:41 PM Full Story
So. Wayne - West Craven boxscore
West Craven 6 13 7 6 -- 32 Southern Wayne 7 0 0 8 -- 15 First Quarter WC -- Murphy 9 pass from Hardy (Kick missed), 7:51 SW -- Cobb 7 run (Whitman kick), 4:09 Second Quarter WC --...Published: Aug 22, 2009 11:41 PM Full Story
Spring Creek-S. Lenoir boxscore
Spring Creek 13 6 0 0 -- 19 South Lenoir 0 30 8 6 -- 44 First quarter SC -- Jones 5 run (Sandoval kick) SC -- Hatem 1 run (Kick failed) Second quarter SC -- Jones 70 run (Kick...Published: Aug 22, 2009 11:41 PM Full Story
Rosewood - Wake Christian boxscore
Rosewood 7 0 0 6 -- 13 Wake Christian 0 0 6 6 -- 12 First Quarter RW -- Beasley 4 pass from McGill 3 run (Harris kick) Third Quarter WC -- Pittman 27 run (Kick failed) Fourth Quarter RW...Published: Aug 22, 2009 11:41 PM Full Story
N. Lenoir - East Duplin boxscore
North Lenoir 0 0 0 13 -- 13 East Duplin 37 14 13 6 -- 70 First quarter ED -- Pickett 7 run (Williams kick), 9:36 ED -- Fisher recovered blocked punt in end zone (Williams kick), 7:53 ED --...Published: Aug 22, 2009 11:41 PM Full Story
James Kenan - Clinton boxscore
James Kenan 0 13 15 7 -- 35 Clinton 0 8 0 8 -- 16 Second quarter JK -- Carlton 34 pass from Smith (Bautista kick), 3:34 C -- 47 pass (Conversion good), 1:36 JK -- Smith 95 kick return...Published: Aug 22, 2009 11:41 PM Full Story
Hunt tops Eastern Wayne in opener
The Guy Williams era opened at Eastern Wayne with a lesson learned and a disappointing 42-14 loss to Wilson Hunt at Little Big Horn on Friday night. The visiting Warriors started fast behind a potent ground game and one big...Published: Aug 22, 2009 11:41 PM Full Story
Hunt - Eastern Wayne boxscore
Wilson Hunt 20 7 7 8 -- 42 Eastern Wayne 0 0 14 0 -- 14 First quarter HUNT -- Loften 44 pass from Vinson (Lamm kick), 10:13 HUNT -- Bass 8 run (Lamm kick), 6:50 HUNT -- Williams 2...Published: Aug 22, 2009 11:41 PM Full Story
Goldsboro - New Hanover boxscore
New Hanover 7 21 7 7 -- 42 Goldsboro 6 0 0 0 -- 6 First quarter GHS -- Hammonds 25 interception return (Montgomery run failed), 6:42 NH -- James 54 pass from Betts (Esquire kick), 3:27 Second quarter NH...Published: Aug 22, 2009 11:41 PM Full Story
Goldsboro learns lesson in loss
Don't let one game define your season, but make sure you learn from it. That was Goldsboro head coach Eric Reid's post-game message after Wilmington New Hanover scored 21 second-quarter points and rolled to a 42-6 win in both teams'...Published: Aug 22, 2009 11:41 PM Full Story
Aycock drops soccer opener
WILSON -- Charles B. Aycock started strong. Hickory finished stronger. Junior forward Michael Delong supplied two goals and one assist as the No. 15-ranked Red Tornadoes sloshed their way to a 3-1 victory over the Golden Falcons on a...Published: Aug 22, 2009 11:41 PM Full Story
Golden Falcons rally for win
PIKEVILLE -- Who would've thunk it? Down three touchdowns barely 18 minutes into its 2009 football campaign, Charles B. Aycock somehow ... some way ... emerged victorious in its season-opening contest Friday evening. Thank God for the tip drill. A...Published: Aug 22, 2009 11:41 PM Full Story
Aycock-Bunn boxscore
Bunn 6 16 16 0 -- 38 C.B. Aycock 0 12 19 8 -- 39 First quarter B -- Harrison 6 run (run failed), 7:36 Second quarter B -- Dunston 70 pass from Cooke (Davis run), 11:40 B -- Cooke...Published: Aug 22, 2009 11:41 PM Full Story
Friday, August 21, 2009
Chargers' offense clicks early against Cougars
This one ended quickly. Bryce Creger scored in the first 30 seconds, finished with a hat trick (three goals) and Wayne Country Day crushed Flora MacDonald Academy 8-0 in a non-conference boys' soccer match Thursday afternoon. It was the season...Published: Aug 21, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Archery season fast approaching
The key to consistent shooting is perfect practice. No apparatus highlights the truth in that theory quite like a bow and arrow. The archery season in North Carolina begins in less than a month. The planning for successful hunts must...Published: Aug 21, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Fishing report
Northern District Ocean: Offshore fishing was good. The high volume dolphin catches dropped off just a bit but more of the larger specimens were caught. Anglers caught yellow and blackfin tuna, wahoo, greater amberjack, king mackerel, Atlantic bonito, little tunny...Published: Aug 21, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Topwater lure drums up its own business
There are plenty of fishing guides across the state. While most of them fish high-profile waters, Capt. Jeff Cronk of Fish'n 4 Life Charters fishes the secretive backwaters of Swansboro. Their solitude is deceptive because these waters are home to...Published: Aug 21, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Special dove hunt set for Sept. 5
RALEIGH -- The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will conduct a special dove hunt for youth on opening day, Sept. 5 at Mountain Island State Forest. The hunt is limited to 20 youth, ages 12 to 15 years old, who will...Published: Aug 21, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Local preps digest
BEULAVILLE -- Harley Howard and Katie Gurley earned a pivotal point at No. 3 doubles and Charles B. Aycock escaped with a 5-4 win at East Duplin on Thursday. The two teams split the six singles matches before the...Published: Aug 21, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Local digest
ROCKY MOUNT --Lauren Carraway claimed a victory at No. 1 singles, but it wasn't enough to propel Greene Central past Rocky Mount on Wednesday afternoon at Sunset Park. The Gryphons cruised to a 7-2 victory. Samantha Taylor earned the...Published: Aug 20, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Fike drops Eastern Wayne tennis
Wilson Fike set the tone in singles play and Eastern Wayne never recovered during its 7-2, non-conference tennis loss on Wednesday afternoon. The Golden Demons captured five singles points including an impressive win at the No. 1 position by Mary-Katherine...Published: Aug 20, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
OPINION - Some teams destined to underachieve
Preseason optimism about the upcoming football season arrives on nearly every college campus like hoards of incoming freshmen this time of year. Often that optimism is warranted by returning starters, a favorable schedule and an experienced head coach. However, on...Published: Aug 20, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Wednesday Preps
PIKEVILLE -- Greene Central won all three doubles matches to rally for a 5-4 victory at Charles B. Aycock on Tuesday afternoon. The Rams trailed 4-2 after singles play before the tandems of Elizabeth McLawhorn-Lauren Carraway, Samantha Taylor-Abby Sugg...Published: Aug 19, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
EW-Fike
The tension mounted as the seconds ticked away. Eastern Wayne clung to a 1-0 lead as Wilson Fike intensified its offensive attack, but the Warriors stood tall for a 1-0 victory Tuesday evening in New Hope. The thriller was the...Published: Aug 19, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Local digest
PIKEVILLE -- Charles B. Aycock opened its 2009 girls' tennis campaign with a 7-2 victory over Greenfield on Monday afternoon. Greenfield claimed the number one singles match as Annie Nowell topped Abby Strickland 6-4, 6-2. However, the Golden Falcons...Published: Aug 18, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
MOC softball inks recruiting class
MOC Sports Information MOUNT OLIVE -- A pair of junior college transfers help comprise a five-player list of recruits who will join the Mount Olive College softball team this fall. Mandy Hensley and Ana Cooke, who each played on the...Published: Aug 18, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Saturday, August 15, 2009
The hunted: Goldsboro picked to win Carolina 1-A football title
The new kid on the block is getting a lot of attention. Carolina 1-A Conference newcomer Goldsboro is undoubtedly the favorite to capture the 2009 league title. The Cougars received four first-place votes and 24 points during an informal poll...Published: Aug 15, 2009 11:01 PM Full Story
Friday, August 14, 2009
Local golf
DAVIDSON -- Goldsboro native Andy Crain survived the second-round cut in the eGolf Professional Tour's River Run Championship. Crain is tied for 46th overall at 3-under par after 36 holes on the River Run Country Club and NorthStone Club...Published: Aug 14, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Aycock's Narron selected to All-Star Game
PIKEVILLE -- Connor Narron's dream became reality sooner than expected. Born in a baseball family, he's always fantasized about playing in a Major League stadium someday. Now, he gets his chance. Narron, a rising senior at Charles B. Aycock, has...Published: Aug 14, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Thursday, August 13, 2009
EPC 2-A poll ranks Rams fifth
BETHEL -- Ken Grantham called it a decent assessment. His fellow coaching peers picked Greene Central to finish fifth in the preseason Eastern Plains 2-A Conference football poll, which was voted upon Wednesday at North Pitt High School. The Rams...Published: Aug 13, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
OPINION - Several teams face up-hill battles
Being successful requires accepting and overcoming every challenge that comes your way, not just the ones that seem feasible. A handful of college football teams have taken that philosophy to heart this season by piecing together schedules that present one...Published: Aug 13, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
ECC 2009 preseason football poll
Eastern Carolina 3-A Conference newcomer Triton was a unanimous favorite to win the league at Monday's preseason meeting. The Hawks received 25 points and five first-place votes. Coach Joe McCullen's team returns 23 seniors from a squad that went 8-4...Published: Aug 11, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Monday, August 10, 2009
YMCA Sprint Triathlon results
Team, overall and age-group results from the 24th annual Goldsboro YMCA Triathlon contested Saturday at Walnut Creek Country Club: Team Male 1. Alyea-Kaspar 1:51.08 2. Team HD 1:51.28 3. Cardenas-Piner 1:53.06 4. Kenny-Crandell 2:20:19 Female 1. Tri Divas 1:43.06 Mixed...Published: Aug 10, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Sasser promoted to Tennessee
Pikeville native Dustin Sasser has been promoted to Tennessee, a Class AA affiliate of the Chicago Cubs. A left-hander, Sasser compiled a 5-4 record and 1.60 earned run average (ERA) with High-A Daytona. He surrendered 11 earned runs in 62...Published: Aug 10, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Saturday, August 8, 2009
Nearly 90 participants turn out for YMCA event
Nearly 90 participants turned out for the 24th annual Goldsboro Family YMCA Sprint Triathlon on Saturday at Walnut Creek Country Club. A total of 88 participants competed in the 1/2 mile swim, 20 mile bike ride and the 5K...Published: Aug 8, 2009 11:55 PM Full Story
Hurricanes finish national runners-up
PANANA CITY BEACH, Fla. -- The preparation paid off. A tradition-rich, fast-pitch softball program, the Wayne County Hurricanes 12-Under squad reaped numerous rewards for their hard work this season. The 12-player team battled through injuries, sickness and even a...Published: Aug 8, 2009 11:55 PM Full Story
Setting sail: East Carolina looks ahead to upcoming season
GREENVILLE -- Sailing into different ports and ravaging opponents of victories won't be easy excursions for East Carolina this season. Fellow swashbucklers are undoubtedly aware of the Pirates' thievery. "We won't be able to sneak up on people this season,"...Published: Aug 8, 2009 11:55 PM Full Story
Friday, August 7, 2009
Paddling survey released
Courtesy NCDPR RALEIGH -- The Neuse, Cape Fear and Nantahala are the most popular rivers in North Carolina for the fast-growing sport of paddling, according to a study released by the N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation. The principal concerns...Published: Aug 7, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Part-time hobby turned passion
SWANSBORO -- Kent Hood's hobby turned into a pastime. Then it became an obsession. Two years ago, the Wayne County native picked up a duck decoy at a friend's house and decided that he could create a similar stand-in. Based...Published: Aug 7, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Stars finally align for summer specks
While freshwater anglers say the muskie is the fish of a 10,000 casts for saltwater fishermen, the old saying perfectly describes the speckled trout. Call it the spotted sea trout -- long or speck for short -- but the beautiful,...Published: Aug 7, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Local golf
CONCORD -- Wesley Simmons extended his lead on the final day and emerged the 11-Under division winner in the 2009 Dogwood Junior State Championships. Simmons, who hails from Goldsboro, carded a 27-hole round of 112 -- eight strokes better...Published: Aug 7, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Pinkowski happy with players
PIKEVILLE -- Eight returners on each side of the ball, a new quarterback and a team that reported to practice in shape has given Charles B. Aycock head coach Randy Pinkowski plenty to feel good about. Like every other team...Published: Aug 7, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Thursday, August 6, 2009
MOC women's basketball signs four
MOC Sports Information MOUNT OLIVE -- Two guards and two post players comprise the latest recruiting class to sign with the Mount Olive College women's basketball program. Veteran Trojans coach Wendy Lee signed Shaniqua Clay, Andrea Jones, Alyssa Luebs and...Published: Aug 6, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Local digest
CONCORD -- Goldsboro's Wesley Simmons collected a second-day, nine-hole round of 38 and is the overall leader in the 11-Under division at the 2009 Dogwood State Junior Championship. Simmons holds a four-stroke advantage over Gastonia's Drew Jurs. Meanwhile, Tara...Published: Aug 6, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
OPINION - College football's can't miss games of 2009
Part of college football's unmistakable allure is the anticipation that begins in the months leading up to the season and continues each week during the fall as fans patiently wait for Saturday afternoons to arrive. Helping to fuel that anticipation...Published: Aug 6, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Riggs welcomes 11 new freshmen into men's soccer program
MOC Sports Information MOUNT OLIVE -- Four all-state selections are among 11 players who each signed a national letter-of-intent with the Mount Olive College men's soccer program this fall. Preseason practice begins next week. All but one recruit hails from...Published: Aug 5, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Area teams continue preaseason practice in humid temps Tuesday
The optimism that accompanies the arrival of a new season and the realization of work yet to be done have been fresh in the minds of three area coaches as football practice has officially begun. Third-year Goldsboro head coach Eric...Published: Aug 5, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Prep football roundup
SEVEN SPRINGS -- The first day of fall sports practice began on Saturday and every local gridiron squad has taken advantage of the opportunity to get on the field. Second-year Spring Creek head coach Aaron Sanders was happy to see...Published: Aug 4, 2009 11:32 AM Full Story
Saturday, August 1, 2009
Saints start year with Midnight Madness
It was almost a normal season-opening practice. Players received their football equipment, walked through drills and cracked open the playbook. The only thing missing was the heat and humidity. Southern Wayne officially kicked off the high school football season with...Published: Aug 1, 2009 11:42 PM Full Story
County teams open football practice
Rhythmic clapping, shrill-sounding whistles and shouts of "are you ready?" filled the air early Saturday morning in Wayne County. That annual ritual is back. More than 200 athletes climbed out of bed, shook off the cobwebs from a night of...Published: Aug 1, 2009 11:42 PM Full Story