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By Staff Reports
Published in Sports on August 20, 2009 1:46 PM
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 Rams' second point with a win at No. 3 singles.
Rocky Mount swept the doubles to seal the visitors' fate.
"We played better today, but Rocky Mount is just too tough," said Greene Central head caoch Donald Clark. "They play doubles as well as any team in eastern North Carolina."
Greene Central (1-2 overall) travels to Wilson Beddingfield on Tuesday for its first match against a 2-A opponent this season.
Volleyball
Falcons grounded
WILSON -- Charles B. Aycock never got its offense in gear during its 25-20, 25-16, 25-21 loss at Wilson Hunt on Wednesday.
Beth Carter led the Golden Falcons' attack with six kills. Connor Davis added five kills, while Miranda Aycock served four aces.
C.B. Aycock (0-2 overall) will play host to Princeton on Tuesday. First serve is scheduled for 4:30 p.m.
JV sports
* Volleyball: Wilson Hunt d. C.B. Aycock 25-12, 25-20 -- Ivey Hartzell led the Golden Falcons with five kills and four aces. C.B. Aycock fell to 1-1 overall.