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MERRY HILL -- Denzel Russell and Stoan Stewart collected two goals apiece as the state-ranked Wayne Country Day boys' soccer team throttled Lawrence Academy 10-1 on Wednesday afternoon. The Chargers also received goals from Hil Tanner (two assists), Ryan...

Published: Sep 24, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story

Saints open conference play 2-0

DUDLEY -- Approximately three feet. That is the distance that kept North Lenoir from forcing overtime in a 5-4 loss to Eastern Carolina 3-A Conference foe Southern Wayne at the Doyle Whitfield Athletic Complex on Wednesday night. With 15 seconds...

Published: Sep 24, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story

Britt, Dougherty shine at Cliffs of the Neuse

SEVEN SPRINGS -- A challenging, hilly terrain became more even treacherous when a torrential rainstorm drenched the Cliffs of the Neuse State Park on Wednesday afternoon. The wet conditions didn't bother the 60-plus runners competing in the second Carolina...

Published: Sep 24, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story

There is an 'I' in team

It's as evident on the sidelines in Pikeville as those powder blue helmets or the undeniable voice of head coach Randy Pinkowski shouting out instructions. After flirting with a spread offense, rotating in multiple quarterbacks and ultimately switching to the...

Published: Sep 24, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story