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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