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...

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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...

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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...

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