Thursday, December 31, 2009
Local Preps Digest
CARY -- Wayne Country Day captured the annual Missionsports Holiday Invitational hosted by Cary Academy with a 71-60 victory over Southeast Raleigh on Wednesday night. All-tournament selection Reco McCarter scored 19 points and grabbed eight rebounds in the victory....Published: Dec 31, 2009 1:47 PM Full Story
Prep basketball boxes
C.B. Aycock 19 14 6 20 -- 59 So. Johnston 17 10 15 8 -- 50 C.B. AYCOCK (9-1) Tyheim Pitt 7 0 1-4 15, Brandon Winford 5 0 0-0 10, Isaac Ryals 4 0 6-6 14, Dontay Gills 2...Published: Dec 31, 2009 1:47 PM Full Story
MOC suffers road defeat
MOC Sports Information AUGUSTA, GA. -- Playing without two starters, Mount Olive fell to undefeated and nationally third-ranked Augusta State 86-61 in non-conference men's basketball Wednesday at Augusta, Ga. Brandon Allen came off the bench to lead four Trojans in...Published: Dec 31, 2009 1:47 PM Full Story
Best in show: CBA wins North/South Classic title
KENLY -- Contrasting styles met on the court in the championship game of the annual North/South Christmas Classic at North Johnston High School on Wednesday night. The new-school scheme defeated the tried-and-true approach. C.B. Aycock used their fast break...Published: Dec 31, 2009 1:47 PM Full Story
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
South Johnston tops Spring Creek
KENLY -- Spring Creek couldn't quite finish the deal. The Gators came away empty on seven straight possessions down the stretch and fell 53-48 to South Johnston in the semifinals of the North/South Christmas Classic on Tuesday night at North...Published: Dec 30, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Local digest
ROANOKE -- Rasean Brewington poured in 22 points and Goldsboro earned a 78-59 win over Roanoke in the Roanoke Invitational on Tuesday night. Brewington was named the Invitational's Most Valuable Player. Demetrio Irby contributed 14 points for the Cougars...Published: Dec 30, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Prep basketball boxscores
BOYS North/South Christmas Classic at North Johnston High School Semifinals C.B. Aycock 17 11 17 19 -- 64 North Johnston 6 7 12 14 -- 39 C.B. AYCOCK (8-1) Austin Terrell 1 0 0-0 2, Isaac Ryals 3 0 4-6...Published: Dec 30, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Golden Falcons advance to final game
KENLY -- This lead wasn't getting away. A day after watching a 15-point lead evaporate before winning at the buzzer Charles B. Aycock appeared to have learned its lesson. The Golden Falcons forced 23 turnovers and cruised past host North...Published: Dec 30, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
MOC women top St. Augustine's
MOUNT OLIVE -- Leadership can be hard to find on any young team. For the Mount Olive womens' basketball team a pair of leaders stepped forward on Tuesday afternoon at Kornegay Arena. Shequanta McGee and Helen Moore sparked at...Published: Dec 30, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Local Preps Digest
KENLY -- Imari Howell recorded a double-double with 21 points and 21 rebounds as Charles B. Aycock's girls' basketball team routed Rocky Mount Prep 69-29 in the first round of the North/South Classic at North Johnston High School. "I've...Published: Dec 29, 2009 1:50 PM Full Story
prep basketball boxes
BOYS C.B. Aycock 14 11 10 12 -- 47 Rocky Mount Prep 6 9 12 17 -- 44 C.B. AYCOCK (7-1) Isaac Ryals 2 0 3-4 7, Terrance Drakeford 3 1 2-2 11, Earl Vann 0 0 2-2 2, Brandon...Published: Dec 29, 2009 1:50 PM Full Story
MOC serving community
MOC Sports Information MOUNT OLIVE -- The NCAA recently introduced a community engagement initiative as part of the Division II mission. But Mount Olive College Athletics has always been active in community engagement and community service. Activities have not only...Published: Dec 29, 2009 1:50 PM Full Story
Spring Creek survives DSA in extra session
KENLY -- It took four extra minutes to decide the game between Spring Creek and Durham School of the Arts, but when the smoke cleared the Gators walked away with a hard-fought victory. Spring Creek scored 26 points in the...Published: Dec 29, 2009 1:50 PM Full Story
Shooting star: Drakeford drains buzzer beater for Aycock
KENLY -- As the final seconds ticked away in Monday's contest against Rocky Mount Prep Terrance Drakeford had doubts about his ability to knock down a game-winning shot. Those doubts all disappeared with one flick of the wrist as Drakeford's...Published: Dec 29, 2009 1:49 PM Full Story
Thursday, December 24, 2009
All-State list
The voting breakdown for the 2009 Associated Press All-State prep football team for North Carolina, as cast by a 17 statewide media members in voting results released Wednesday. Number of votes are in parentheses. OFFENSE QB -- Christian LeMay, Matthews...Published: Dec 24, 2009 9:47 AM Full Story
Panthers' Moore making a statement
Whether I was trying to convince myself to try out for a particular sport in school or attempting to muster up the courage to ask out a girl, my parents were always there with one constant piece of advice when...Published: Dec 24, 2009 9:47 AM Full Story
Challenge awaits James at Livingstone College
SALISBURY -- Revive the spirit. Instill self belief. Develop a winner. Elvin James contends he can do those things as head football coach at tiny Livingstone College. A Beaufort native, James was recently named the 33rd head coach in Blue...Published: Dec 24, 2009 9:47 AM Full Story
AP All-State -- Butler, West Rowan headline team
By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer RALEIGH -- Matthews Butler and West Rowan finished the season as unbeaten state champions. It's no surprise then that they would have significant representation on the 2009 Associated Press All-State high school football...Published: Dec 24, 2009 9:46 AM Full Story
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Wrestling agate
Rocky Mount 42 Rosewood 37 103 -- Mason Holt (RM) wbf Chris Lane, 1:38; 112 -- Nick Quillen (R) by forfeit; 119 -- John Earl (RM) wbf Angel Jaramillo, 1:06; 125 -- Zach Behrend (R) dec. Nick Westcott, 7-3; 130...Published: Dec 23, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Eagles soar past Kipp Pride
PRINCETON -- Penetration to the basket, finding open shooters, knocking down jump shots and making the extra pass. Rosewood's boys did it all offensively in the second half on its way to a 60-40 rout of Kipp Pride in the...Published: Dec 23, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Local Preps Digest
PRINCETON -- Princeton saw an eight-point, fourth quarter lead began to slip away, but held on for a 29-24 win over Rocky Mount Prep in the girls' consolation game of the Princeton Christmas Tournament on Tuesday afternoon. The Bulldogs...Published: Dec 23, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
prep basketball boxes
BOYS Princeton Christmas Tournament Championship Rocky Mount Prep 8 8 9 22 -- 47 Princeton 7 5 11 11 -- 34 ROCKY MOUNT PREP Myles Sharpe 1 0 2-4 4, Larry Maryland 3 4 1-2 19, Jordan Bunting 1 0...Published: Dec 23, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Jaguars outrun Dawgs
PRINCETON -- Andre Nixon had to feel like a helpless spectator. On the bench in foul trouble for most of the second half, the Princeton center watched Rocky Mount Prep dominate the boards and claim a 47-34 victory in the...Published: Dec 23, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Warriors upend Wildcats
CLAYTON -- It was a perfect timeout. Bunn shaved the deficit to within a single point and Eastern Wayne head coach Marvin Bowman asked for the 60-second break when point guard Lamar Best crossed midcourt. Always calm, Bowman reminded his...Published: Dec 23, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Local digest
BEULAVILLE -- James Kenan held off a late rally and bested East Duplin 74-69 on Monday night. The Tigers jumped out to a 15-point advantage in the second quarter, but were forced to cling to the lead as the...Published: Dec 22, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Rosewood girls beat Princeton
PRINCETON -- Rosewood got off to a fast start, lapsed for a moment and finished just as strong in a 38-31 victory over Princeton in the opening round of the annual Princeton High School Christmas Tournament. The Eagles play Rocky...Published: Dec 22, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Princeton boys top Rosewood
PRINCETON -- Anything can happen in a rivalry game. Monday evening was no exception. Princeton raced out to a 19-point lead early in the second quarter, endured a scoring drought and withstood a furious rally by archrival Rosewood. The Dawgs...Published: Dec 22, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Prep basketball boxes
Boys Rosewood 10 17 14 17 4 -- 62 Princeton 19 22 12 5 9 -- 67 ROSEWOOD (3-7) Jykhia Applewhite 1 1 3-5 8, Antonio Henriquez 4 2 3-4 17, Jonathan Franks 0 1 2-2 5, Ahkeem Simms 0...Published: Dec 22, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Eastern Wayne falls to Clayton
CLAYTON -- Bodies crashed to the floor in a mad scramble for the loose-ball rebound. The shrill whistle pierced the air and the gym fell silent. Eastern Wayne coach Marvin Bowman got out of his chair and glanced at the...Published: Dec 22, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Monday, December 21, 2009
Pirates ranked in two preseason polls
ECU Sports Information GREENVILLE -- East Carolina is ranked in two preseason top 20 baseball polls -- No. 18 by Collegiate Baseball and No. 20 by Ping! Baseball. The 2009 regular-season CUSA champion, East Carolina posted 46 victories last season...Published: Dec 21, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Harris, Wicks finish unbeaten in day-long meet
EDENTON -- Corben Harris and Logan Wicks each logged unbeaten worksheets, and Eastern Wayne finished 2-2 during a five-team wrestling meet contested Saturday at John A. Holmes High School. The Warriors started the day with a 63-9 loss to...Published: Dec 21, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Wrestling agate
Pasquotank County 63 Eastern Wayne 9 103 -- double forfeit; 112 -- Felip Brown (P) wbf Jasmine Doubt, 5:27; 119 -- Aaron Lamb (P) by forfeit; 125 -- Corben Harris (EW) by forfeit; 130 -- Aaron Griswell (P) wbf Austin...Published: Dec 21, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
NCWC news
NCWC Sports Information ROCKY MOUNT -- LeeRon Boykin and Cameron Deaver, a pair of former James Kenan standouts, have been named to the 2009 NCAA Division III All-South Region team. Boykin, a senior who also earned honorable mention All-American status,...Published: Dec 21, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Saturday, December 19, 2009
All-Area: Princeton's Williamson is coach of the year
Crouched on the sideline and studying a playcard during a game earlier this season, Princeton football coach Russell Williamson thought to himself "why didn't I do this five years ago?" Footballs zipped through the air and dropped into receivers hands...Published: Dec 19, 2009 11:09 PM Full Story
Hyman logs double-double in Kenan's OT victory
WARSAW -- Dontrill Hyman paced four players in double figures with a game-high 27 points as James Kenan escaped Heide Trask, 80-72, in overtime on the Tri-County 1-A boys' basketball scene Friday evening. Hyman pulled down 10 boards for...Published: Dec 19, 2009 11:09 PM Full Story
All-Area: Aycock's Pitt is defensive player of the year
Tyheim Pitt can turn it on like flipping a switch, going from mild-mannered and soft-spoken to intense and hard-hitting within a matter of seconds. Years of learning and analyzing the game of football allowed Pitt to become a great student...Published: Dec 19, 2009 11:09 PM Full Story
Friday's prep basketball boxscores
BOYS Lejeune 9 12 16 21 -- 58 North Duplin 8 8 0 22 -- 36 LEJEUNE Malcolm Hart 0 0 2-2 2, Craig Wilson 4 0 5-5 13, Gavin Allen 4 0 3-6 11, Tyrone Brooks 4 1...Published: Dec 19, 2009 11:08 PM Full Story
North Duplin boys have tough outing vs. Lejeune
CALYPSO -- There are a few dubious feats that no team ever wants to be associated with. One is a scoreless quarter in basketball. North Duplin put up a zero during third-period play Friday evening and suffered a 58-38, non-conference...Published: Dec 19, 2009 11:08 PM Full Story
Hickson FTs sink MOC men on road
MOC Sports Information SAVANNAH, Ga. -- Brandon Hickson drained two free throws in the final 17 seconds, and St. Augustine's defeated in-state rival Mount Olive on day two of the Hampton Inn and Suites Fall Finals Classic at Armstrong Atlantic...Published: Dec 19, 2009 11:08 PM Full Story
Catawba women use 9-0 run to dispatch MOC
MOC Sports Information SALISBURY -- Mount Olive pulled within a two-possession in the final 67 seconds, but Catawba used a game-ending 9-0 run to claim an 83-69, non-conference women's basketball victory Friday evening. Senior forward Helen Moore poured in a...Published: Dec 19, 2009 11:08 PM Full Story
All-Area: Gurganus, Cobb named co-offensive players of the year
One picks apart defenses with a right arm that at times appears to possess magic, while the other runs with a harnessed aggression fueled by an injury that nearly ended his career. Together, they combined for more than 6,000 yards...Published: Dec 19, 2009 11:08 PM Full Story
ECU football inks three early signees
GREENVILLE -- Three junior college transfers have signed mid-year national letters-of-intent to attend and play football at East Carolina University. Quarterback Dominique Davis from Fort Scott (Kan.) Community College, safety Bradley Jacobs from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College and...Published: Dec 19, 2009 11:08 PM Full Story
Friday, December 18, 2009
Take precautions for winter camping
The thought of sleeping on the hard ground does not sound particularly inviting. If the night-time temperatures are too hot to be comfortable, the situation can be down right unbearable. With that in mind, a new trend is gaining ground...Published: Dec 18, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Four fish-attractor reefs placed in Guilford lakes
Courtesy NCWRC RALEIGH -- The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission has placed four fish-attractor reefs, marked by orange-and-white buoys, in Lake Higgins. While there's nothing new about the design of the fish attractors, the way they're situated in the lake...Published: Dec 18, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
NC fishing report
Northern District Dare, Hyde, Currituck & Beaufort Counties Ocean: Winter anglers catch plenty of yellowfin tuna when conditions permit along with a few wahoo and dolphin to make for some good offshore action. Midrange anglers target striped bass and red...Published: Dec 18, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Opinion -- New coaches Gill, Strong add diversity
The first few steps have begun in a journey in which many miles remain to be traveled. Over the past few weeks five African-Americans have been hired as head football coaches at Division 1-A schools bringing the total number of...Published: Dec 18, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Local Preps Digest
WILSON -- Eastern Wayne never got its offense going in a 57-34, non-conference loss at Wilson Hunt on Thursday night. Robert Washington led the Warriors with 10 points, while teammate Marvin Bowman Jr. had eight. Eastern Wayne visits Wilson Fike...Published: Dec 18, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Faith Christian girls dealt first NCCSA Coastal loss
Turnovers. Lack of rebounding. Missed shots. All those phases of the basketball game didn't prove fruitful for Faith Christian on Thursday evening. The Conquerors toiled through 24 turnovers, missed 22 field goals and suffered a 33-24 loss against N.C. Christian...Published: Dec 18, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
prep basketball boxes
BOYS Bethel 11 10 18 17 -- 56 Faith Christian 6 3 13 26 -- 48 BETHEL (10-0, 6-0) Issac Brown 8 0 1-2 17, Will Creekmore 5 0 1-2 11, T.J. Goff 4 2 2-3 16, Matt Jones 0...Published: Dec 18, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Thursday preps
LaGRANGE -- Goldsboro scored 51 second-half points as they bested former Eastern Plains 2-A Conference rival North Lenoir 72-71 on Wednesday evening. After their second consecutive slow start, the Cougars exploded for 25 points in the third quarter thanks...Published: Dec 17, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Rosewood boys fend off Lakewood
Rosewood got off to a hot start and Lakewood became its own worst enemy on Wednesday night. The Eagles scored 20 points in the opening quarter and held off a late charge for a 57-50, non-conference basketball win. Four baskets...Published: Dec 17, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Trojan men suffer road defeat
MOC Sports Information WINGATE -- Kendrick Easley's 3-pointer pulled Mount Olive within a single point in the final minute, but in-state rival Wingate held on for a 90-85, men's college basketball victory Wednesday evening. Easley pumped in a game-high 30...Published: Dec 17, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Jesse Lancaster earns A-A accolades
MOUNT OLIVE -- Mount Olive outfielder Jesse Lancaster, who helped lead Mount Olive to the 2008 NCAA Division II College World Series title, has been named a third-team preseason All-American by the NCBWA. A senior left fielder from Goldsboro, Lancaster...Published: Dec 17, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Wrestling boxes
C.B. Aycock 45 Wilson Fike 36 215 -- Jon Rudolph (CBA) wbf Cameron Jernigan; Hwt -- Jarrod James (CBA) dec. Anderson Singleton, 5-1; 103 -- Mario Darby (CBA) by forfeit; 112 -- David Romo (CBA) wbf Chris Singleton; 119 --...Published: Dec 16, 2009 1:47 PM Full Story
Local preps digest
The Eastern Wayne girls' basketball team finished the third quarter on an 11-0 run and never relinquished the momentum in 53-40 comeback win over county rival Goldsboro on Tuesday evening. The victory was the Warriors' first of the season....Published: Dec 16, 2009 1:47 PM Full Story
Prep wrestling digest
WILSON -- Charles B. Aycock emerged victorious in the first six individual matches and cruised past Wilson Fike 45-36 on the wrestling mat Tuesday evening. Jon Rudolph started the Golden Falcons' early-match surge with a come-from-behind victory over Cameron...Published: Dec 16, 2009 1:47 PM Full Story
Prep swimming results
Results from a nine-team meet contested at Darden Natatorium inside the Goldsboro Family Y on Tuesday evening: GIRLS TEAM SCORES Hunt 159 C.B. Aycock 98 Eastern Wayne 73 Triton 51 Southern Wayne 39 South Johnston 34 Rosewood 17 Goldsboro 10...Published: Dec 16, 2009 1:47 PM Full Story
Area teams battle in pool
Goldsboro's Logan Cole and Travis Paul, and Charles B. Aycock's Taylor Allen and Bryce Connolly each emerged double winners during a nine-team swim meet contested Tuesday at the Goldsboro Family Y. Cole, a freshman, touched the wall first in...Published: Dec 16, 2009 1:47 PM Full Story
prep basketball boxes
BOYS Goldsboro 20 4 6 12 -- 49 Eastern Wayne 13 12 17 17 -- 59 GOLDSBORO (3-3) Michael Langston 1 0 2-2 4, Robert Kornegay 2 0 2-2 6, Demetrio Irby 0 02 0-0 6, Matt Woodard 0 2...Published: Dec 16, 2009 1:47 PM Full Story
E. Wayne boys rally past Goldsboro
One defensive adjustment left Goldsboro dazed and confused. Eastern Wayne switched to a 2-3 zone defense in the second half to limit the Cougars' outside shooting and rallied for a 59-49, non-conference win Tuesday evening in New Hope. The Warriors...Published: Dec 16, 2009 1:47 PM Full Story
C.B. Aycock tops Knights
PIKEVILLE -- Charles B. Aycock rode the wave of momentum created by a fast start and overcame a pair of Northern Nash second-half runs on Tuesday night. The Golden Falcons grabbed a 52-44, non-conference victory and continued to build early...Published: Dec 16, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Local Preps Digest
ROCKY MOUNT -- Wayne Country Day cruised to a 67-35 win at Faith Christian of Rocky Mount on Monday night. Tim Hobbs led the Chargers with 16 points and Tyson Pearson provided 13. Hil Tanner supplied 10 points and...Published: Dec 15, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Monday, December 14, 2009
Local digest
MORRISVILLE -- Rosewood High gymnast Sarah Conger finished sixth overall among 75 individuals during a North Carolina state high school meet. Conger recorded an all-around score of 37.200, including a third-place mark of 9.500 on the floor exercise. Girls'...Published: Dec 14, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Rosewood finishes sixth in 14th Eagle Invitational
Daniel Richter had a perfect day. The Spring Creek 125-pounder emerged the lone county competitor to seize a gold medal during the 14th annual Eagle Invitational contested on the Rosewood wrestling mats Saturday. Richter, the No. 1 seed, received an...Published: Dec 14, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
14th Eagle Invitational results
Championship and third-place results from the 14th Eagle Invitational contested Saturday at Rosewood High School: Championship 103 -- Jacob Geske (PF) maj. dec. Jake Britt (Hunt), 14-1; 112 -- Keegan Sykes (Mill) wbf Ryan Hedgecorth (WO), 1:30; 119 -- Chance...Published: Dec 14, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Local preps digest
The Charles B. Aycock girls' basketball team watched county rival Goldsboro shave its 17-point lead to eight, but hung on for a 46-35 win Friday evening at Norvell T. Lee Gymnasium. Courtney Sheeks, Courtnei Gilbert and Imari Howell scored...Published: Dec 13, 2009 1:50 AM Full Story
MOC men, women defeat Limestone
MOC Sports Information GAFFNEY, S.C. -- Kendrick Easley scored 21 of his game-high 27 points in the first half and Lamonte Theus added a career-high 22 points as Mount Olive extended its winning streak to four with an 83-74 victory...Published: Dec 13, 2009 1:50 AM Full Story
Teacher gets win over pupil
The pupil received another lesson from the teacher. Patrick Reynell, a former assistant at Charles B. Aycock and now head boys' basketball coach at Goldsboro, watched his team squander an 11-point lead Friday evening. The Golden Falcons, directed by head...Published: Dec 13, 2009 1:50 AM Full Story
E. Wayne's White has career night, host Warriors fight back
Three days after an overtime loss to county rival Goldsboro, the Eastern Wayne boys' basketball team needed a confidence boost Friday evening. Will White gave the Warriors just what they needed. The senior pumped in a career-best 24 points as...Published: Dec 13, 2009 1:50 AM Full Story
Pinkowski shares coaching accolade
Charles B. Aycock's Randy Pinkowski has been named tri-coach of the year on the Eastern Carolina 3-A Conference varsity football scene. Pinkowski guided the Golden Falcons to 10 victories, a third-place finish in the ECC and a second-round appearance...Published: Dec 13, 2009 1:50 AM Full Story
Friday, December 11, 2009
Illegal deer kill raises hunting issues
The 1980s cartoon G.I. Joe ended the same way each Saturday morning with a phrase that makes resounding sense in its simplicity, "Knowing is half the battle." When taking to the field for a hunt, knowing what is legal is...Published: Dec 11, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Books, inexpensive gifts to pass hunter's time
Throughout the year, I read many new books on outdoor subjects. Reading is a great way to pass time in a tree stand or during a long ride at "shotgun" to a hunting destination. Books are inexpensive gifts, are always...Published: Dec 11, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Trojans still seek team identity
MOUNT OLIVE -- A blessing or a curse. Mount Olive College women's basketball coach Wendy Lee considers the team's two-week layoff as a blessing, and given her the opportunity to refine the Trojans' rotation. "I think we needed this time...Published: Dec 11, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Higginbotham evaluates squad
BY ANDREW STEVENS News-Argus Sports Writer MOUNT OLIVE -- A critical stretch of five consecutive road games against quality opponents and a big man sidelined with a health concern are the current hurdles for Mount Olive's men's basketball team. The...Published: Dec 11, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Friday preps
HOLLY RIDGE -- James Kenan earned its first victory of the season with a 72-68, non-conference triumph over Dixon on Wednesday night in non-conference basketball action. James Owens paced the Tigers with 24 points and nine rebounds. Jeremy Smith...Published: Dec 11, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Opinion -- Few non-BCS matchups are intriguing in own way
The end of college football season is an event that annually haunts me like taxes and embarrassing pictures of my childhood. The lone silver lining in the sport's nearly seven month departure is the 33 bowls that span 20 days....Published: Dec 11, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Local digest
Goldsboro High, for the second time in a 24-hour span, got some late heroics and escaped with a victory. Resean Brewington tallied the game-winning putback as time expired, and the Cougars beat Southern Nash 58-56 at Norvell T. Lee Gymnasium...Published: Dec 10, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Laney holds off Southern Wayne
DUDLEY -- Four quarters were not enough to decide the boys' basketball contest between Southern Wayne and Wilmington Laney on Wednesday night. The former Mideastern 4-A Conference opponents went into overtime before the Buccaneers pulled out a 63-62 victory. Southern...Published: Dec 10, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Wrestling boxscore
Southern Nash 43 C.B. Aycock 25 215 -- Jon Rudolph (CBA) wbf Drew Wheeler, 3:29; Hwt -- Jarrod James (CBA) by forfeit; 103 -- Kenny Rogister (SN) wbf Mario Darby, 2:53; 112 -- David Romo (CBA) by forfeit; 119 --...Published: Dec 10, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Prep basketball boxscores
BOYS Hobbton 14 12 16 16 -- 58 Princeton 10 21 19 20 -- 70 HOBBTON Ira Moore 1 0 0-0 2, Brad Evans 2 0 0-0 4, Mallard Newkirk 3 1 0-0 9, Keion Oates 0 0 0-2 0,...Published: Dec 10, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Princeton defeats Hobbton
PRINCETON -- Princeton took a collective deep breath, gathered itself and regained its composure. The Bulldogs rebounded from a shaky start, found their offensive rhythm and earned a 70-58 non-conference win over Hobbton on Wednesday night. Princeton scored two points...Published: Dec 10, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
So. Nash pins C.B. Aycock
PIKEVILLE -- The growing pains continue. Injury-riddled and youth-ladened Charles B. Aycock depended on six first-year starters, including five freshmen, to battle against perennial power Southern Nash on Wednesday evening. It was a tall order for the Golden Falcons. The...Published: Dec 10, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Wrestling agate
Rosewood 52 Princeton 19 189 -- Derek West (P) maj. dec. Taylor McGill, 10-2; 215 -- Cameron Lane (R) wbf Gabriel Teague, 0:28; Hwt -- Logan Rains (P) wbf Chris Campbell, 1:27; 103 -- Chris Lane (R) by forfeit; 112...Published: Dec 9, 2009 1:47 PM Full Story
Wednesday preps
HARRELLS -- Spring Creek hung on for a 61-57, non-conference victory over Harrells Christian Academy on Tuesday night. The Gators sank eight free throws in the final minute to preserve the win. Melvin DeVeaux led the way for the...Published: Dec 9, 2009 1:47 PM Full Story
Eagles cage Bulldawgs
Carolina 1-A Conference heavyweight Rosewood started a little slow in its non-conference wrestling match against archrival Princeton on Tuesday evening. Zach Behrend quickly changed the pace. Battling a queasy stomach, the junior outlasted nemesis Matt Evans 2-0 at 125 pounds....Published: Dec 9, 2009 1:47 PM Full Story
prep basketball boxes
BOYS Hunt 8 10 13 16 -- 47 C.B. Aycock 13 13 11 11 -- 56 HUNT Major Canady 1 0 0-0 2, Damont Williams 1 0 1-2 3, Tyrell Vinson 3 0 3-4 9, Qwen Bradford 1 1 0-2...Published: Dec 9, 2009 1:47 PM Full Story
Goldsboro seizes second win of season
Eastern Wayne had the man power. Goldsboro had the will power. Devonte White delivered the game-sealing dunk in the final minute and Goldsboro claimed a 58-56 overtime thriller in front of a standing-room only crowd inside Norvell T. Lee Gymnasium...Published: Dec 9, 2009 1:47 PM Full Story
East Carolina players earn All-CUSA honors
ECU Sports Information GREENVILLE -- Conference USA champion East Carolina led the CUSA all-conference football team, placing seven players on the first team and earning 12 total selections. The Pirates' first-team selections include four defensive starters. Defensive linemen Linval Joseph...Published: Dec 9, 2009 1:47 PM Full Story
Aycock turns back Hunt
PIKEVILLE -- Close with a vengeance. Charles B. Aycock got key baskets when it needed them and made big defensive stops to hold off Wilson Hunt for a 56-47, non-conference win on Tuesday night. The Golden Falcons led 26-18 to...Published: Dec 9, 2009 1:47 PM Full Story
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Local digest
GREENVILLE -- Faith Christian played 32 minutes of strong defense as they bested Trinity Christian of Greenville 28-16 on Monday night in N.C. Christian Schools Association 2-A action. Christina Powell led the Conquerors with nine points and three steals....Published: Dec 8, 2009 1:47 PM Full Story
Monday, December 7, 2009
Wrestling agate
Rosewood 48 C.B. Aycock 35 103 -- Chris Lane (R) wbf Mario Darby, 1:25; 112 -- Nick Quillen (R) wbf David Romo, 3:26; 119 -- Zach Behrend (R) wbf Tyler Caison, 0:50; 125 -- Daniel Romo (CBA) wbf Nick Lowery,...Published: Dec 7, 2009 1:47 PM Full Story
Rosewood grapplers upend two county foes
Perennial wrestling powers Rosewood and Charles B. Aycock combined for three dual-team victories during a four-team, non-conference meet contested Friday evening at Eastern Wayne. Zach Behrend, Scott Pate, Nick Quillen and Josh Pipkin emerged victorious in key matches against...Published: Dec 7, 2009 1:47 PM Full Story
Monday preps
LEWISVILLE -- Wayne Country Day recorded a 56-42 win over Ragsdale on Saturday in the Mercedes-Benz Invitational at Forsyth Country Day School. Tim Hobbs led the Chargers with 17 points and eight rebounds. Reco McCarter added 15 points, nine...Published: Dec 7, 2009 1:47 PM Full Story
Saturday, December 5, 2009
Local digest
Will Caughron scored 16 points and Rosewood earned its first win of the season by knocking off visiting Midway 68-52. Antonio Henriques provided 13 points and Cody Harris had 10. The Eagles (1-3) travel to Lakewood on Tuesday. Faith...Published: Dec 5, 2009 11:56 PM Full Story
SW handles Jones Senior
DUDLEY -- Southern Wayne got hot at exactly the right time on Friday night. After trading baskets with Jones Senior for most of the evening, the Saints rallied for 12 points in the final two minutes and earned a...Published: Dec 5, 2009 11:56 PM Full Story
Prep basketball boxes
BOYS Wilson Fike 15 14 15 27 -- 71 Eastern Wayne 11 19 13 19 -- 62 WILSON FIKE Aaron Sessoms 1 0 2-2 4, Jimmie Lewis 2 1 0-0 7, Sehuyler Lewis 8 1 2-2 21, Jerel Williams 10...Published: Dec 5, 2009 11:56 PM Full Story
High school football scores
Friday's Scores PREP FOOTBALL CLASS 4-AA EAST (3) Fayetteville Britt 39, (1) Wake Forest-Rolesville 7 WEST (1) Matthews Butler 38, (6) Charlotte Independence 14 CLASS 4-A WEST (4) Asheville Reynolds 9, (2) Greensboro Dudley 8 CLASS 3-AA EAST (1) South...Published: Dec 5, 2009 11:56 PM Full Story
Goldsboro halted by Southwest Onslow
JACKSONVILLE -- The better team won. Disciplined and efficient from the opening snap, unbeaten and top-seeded Southwest Onslow controlled the trenches and rolled past Goldsboro 42-6 on a rainy Friday evening at Stallions Stadium. The Stallions (15-0 overall) earned a...Published: Dec 5, 2009 11:56 PM Full Story
Goldsboro-SWO boxscore
Goldsboro 0 0 0 6 -- 6 SW Onslow 7 21 14 0 -- 42 First quarter SWO -- Davis 10 run (Matics kick), 6:27 Second quarter SWO -- Davis 1 run (Matics kick), 11:57 SWO -- Johnson 31 run...Published: Dec 5, 2009 11:56 PM Full Story
Fike downs Eastern Wayne
Wilson Fike closed puts its foot to the gas and Eastern Wayne simply sputtered to the finish line. The Demons closed the game on a 15-8 run and earned a 71-62 non-conference road win on Friday night. Will White's layup...Published: Dec 5, 2009 11:56 PM Full Story
ECU wins conference championship
GREENVILLE -- Case Keenum's mind-boggling, record-setting performance couldn't sink East Carolina on a rainy Saturday afternoon. Van Eksridge and Travis Simmons made sure it didn't happen. Simmons' tipped pass, which led to Eskridge's second pick of the day, preserved the...Published: Dec 5, 2009 11:56 PM Full Story
Friday, December 4, 2009
Ashley earns Fishery accolade
Courtesy NCWRC Keith Ashley, a district fisheries biologist with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission, was named Fishery Biologist of the Year by the Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies at its 63rd annual meeting. Ashley was recognized for his...Published: Dec 4, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Salttwater Sportsman Seminar in New Bern
Local anglers will appreciate the short drive to New Bern to attend the 23rd annual Saltwater Sportsman Seminar Series. George Poveromo, host of George Poveromo's World of Saltwater Fishing on ESPN2 and a Senior Editor of Saltwater Sportsman, will headline...Published: Dec 4, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Three Commission members resign
PINE KNOLL SHORES -- Years of being ignored took their final toll on three members of the Southern Flounder Advisory Committee, and each handed in their respective resignation as a result. Co-chairmen Joe Shute and Owen Lupton, along with committee...Published: Dec 4, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
ND-Hobbton boxes
BOYS Hobbton 10 13 18 26 -- 67 North Duplin 9 11 13 13 -- 46 HOBBTON (1-1) Joe Shoonmaker 2 3 2-2 15, Xavier Thompson 4 0 5-10 13, Malcolm Swinson 1 0 0-0 2, Keion Dates 1 0...Published: Dec 4, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Wildcats crank up offense in second half
CALYPSO -- Hobbton had the final offensive outburst Thursday evening. The Wildcats used a game-ending 10-2 run to turn back North Duplin 67-46 in a non-conference game closer than the final score indicates. The teams played at a frenetic pace...Published: Dec 4, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
NC fishing report
Northern Region Dare, Hyde, Currituck & Beaufort Counties Ocean: Offshore anglers had a slow week with only a few tuna and an occasional wahoo and dolphin to show for their efforts. Midrange fishing improved, and anglers landed some very nice...Published: Dec 4, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
1-AA Eastern Finals: Cougars enter as the underdogs
Third-year Goldsboro High head football coach Eric Reid and his team will experience a role reversal tonight at unbeaten Southwest Onslow. The Cougars aren't the favorites despite entering the N.C. High School Athletic Association 1-AA (large-school) eastern championship on the...Published: Dec 4, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Local Preps Digest
SNOW HILL -- Zach Behrend remained unbeaten and Nick Quillen picked up his team-leading 12th individual victory during Rosewood's 75-6, non-conference thrashing of Greene Central on the wrestling mat Thursday evening. Behrend logged a second-period fall over the Rams'...Published: Dec 4, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Local Opinion -- 'Old' Favre returns
My biggest attraction and more recently biggest turnoff with Brett Favre in has been his unpredictability. From the offseason waffling of will he or won't he return, to the late season collapses and interception totals that piled up faster than...Published: Dec 4, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Word of God girls upend Wayne Country Day
Eric Perry's postgame smile told the whole story. The Wayne Country Day head coach knew his team didn't turn in its best effort and nearly completed the comeback in a 34-30 loss to visiting Word of God on Wednesday night....Published: Dec 3, 2009 1:50 PM Full Story
WCDS-Word of God boxes
BOYS Word of God 19 20 19 15 - 73 Wayne Country Day 10 9 9 11 - 39 WORD OF GOD C.J. Leslie 9 0 1-5 19, Dez Wells 3 0 0-0 6, Waymond Wright 3 0 0-0 6,...Published: Dec 3, 2009 1:50 PM Full Story
Thursday preps
State-ranked Word of God used a 10-0 run that spanned nearly a quarter to break open a tight ballgame and cruise to a 73-39, non-conference win at Wayne Country Day on Wednesday night. C.J. Leslie scored a game-high 19...Published: Dec 3, 2009 1:50 PM Full Story
Markas Brunson selected for All-ODAC
GREENSBORO -- Guilford College senior Markas Brunson, who starred at Rosewood High School, earned first-team recognition for the 2009 All-Old Dominion Athletic Conference football squad. A second-team All-ODAC pick last season, Brunson emerged the Quakers' top tackler (41 stops)...Published: Dec 3, 2009 1:50 PM Full Story
Coach matures as team gains confidence
Following a disappointing home loss to East Duplin in an opening-round, 2-A playoff game in 2007, Goldsboro head coach Eric Reid vowed he and his program would continue to grow. Now in his third season at his alma mater, Reid...Published: Dec 3, 2009 1:50 PM Full Story
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Local Preps Digest
Goldsboro overcame 30 turnovers and slipped past former Eastern Plains 2-A Conference girls' basketball rival North Lenoir, 66-61, inside Norvell T. Lee Gymnasium on Tuesday evening. "Wow, 30 turnovers ... too many," said fourth-year Cougars head coach Brandy Smith....Published: Dec 2, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
prep basketball boxes
BOYS Rosewood 6 5 5 18 -- 34 C.B. Aycock 18 13 12 10 -- 53 ROSEWOOD (0-2) Jyhkia Applewhite 0 0 2-2, Trevor Cox 1 1 2-5 7, Antonio Applewhite 1 0 1-1 3, Will Caughron 0 4 0-0...Published: Dec 2, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Cougars rally
Short-handed and lucky. Goldsboro twice erased double-digit deficits and used a double-digit run of its own to nip former Eastern Plains 2-A boys' basketball rival North Lenoir, 84-82, inside Norvell T. Lee Gymnasium on Tuesday evening. Coming off a 16-day...Published: Dec 2, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Goldsboro's practice philosophy paying off
Football games, and in particular championships, aren't just won on game days in front of screaming fans and under the glow of stadium lights. Victory is something that is accomplished with hard work throughout the week in an empty stadium...Published: Dec 2, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
E. Wayne boys run past Havelock
Eastern Wayne, again, used a strong second-half offensive effort to defeat non-conference foe Havelock, 56-32, on Tuesday evening. Turnovers and poor shooting marred the contest for the Rams, who continue to play their early-season games without several key contributors who...Published: Dec 2, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
C.B. Aycock knocks off county foe
PIKEVILLE -- Rosewood got a healthy dose of the present and the future of Charles B. Aycock's basketball program on Tuesday night. The Golden Falcons' starters built an early lead and watched as the supporting cast provided 21 points off...Published: Dec 2, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Goldsboro High School will offer fan buses
Two fan buses have been reserved for Goldsboro High students and football supporters who wish to travel to Southwest Onslow for the NCHSAA Class 1-AA eastern regional championship game Friday. The cost is $7 per person. Just 100 seats are...Published: Dec 1, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story