Saturday, March 20, 2010
Williams: Former Wayne Country Day headmaster inducted into NCISAA Hall of Fame
Modest beginnings led to a humbling -- and well-deserved -- honor for former Wayne Country Day headmaster James E. Williams. One of three pioneers of the N.C. Independent Schools Athletic Association in the early 1970s, Williams was part of the...Published: Mar 20, 2010 11:06 PM Full Story
All-Area: Eastern Wayne's McIntyre is girls' player of the year
The center of attention for three years as the primary ball handler for Eastern Wayne's girls' basketball team, Tiarra McIntyre learned how to take over a game. During her senior season, the multi-talented scorer learned how to dominate without controlling...Published: Mar 20, 2010 11:06 PM Full Story
Benton: Pitt CC is perfect fit
Torie Benton's search ended quickly. Eager to continue her softball career on the collegiate level, but also seeking a small-school atmosphere, Benton found the perfect fit -- Pitt Community College. The Rosewood High senior signed to play the next two...Published: Mar 20, 2010 11:06 PM Full Story
Wayne Christian's McCollum tosses no-hitter, fans 9 Faith-RM batters
Rachel McCollum recorded a no-hitter as Wayne Christian hammered Faith Christian-Rocky Mount, 16-0, on Friday afternoon. McCollum recorded nine strikeouts in the mercy-rule contest, which ended after 41/2 innings. McCollum added two hits offensively for the Eagles, who pounded...Published: Mar 20, 2010 11:06 PM Full Story
Southern Wayne knocks Spring Creek in 6 innings
SEVEN SPRINGS -- Coming off back-to-back losses to Wilmington Hoggard earlier in the week, Southern Wayne found its swagger again Friday afternoon county rival Spring Creek. The Saints rolled over the Gators 11-1 in six innings. Playing without head coach...Published: Mar 20, 2010 11:06 PM Full Story
All-Area: Brewington is News-Argus boys' player of the year
Once the initial sting wears off broken trust can be incredibly motivating. Just ask RaSean Brewington. Feeling betrayed by a pair of coaches that walked away after each spending just a year at Goldsboro High School, Brewington wondered and often...Published: Mar 20, 2010 11:06 PM Full Story
All-Area: Reynell is News-Argus boys' coach of the year
The sign outside Goldsboro High School told the whole story. Four days after its boys' basketball team came up short in its quest for a state championship, the school's marquee was still proudly advertising the Cougars' 1-A title showdown with...Published: Mar 20, 2010 11:06 PM Full Story
MOC men fend off match points, turn back Lees-McRae
MOC Sports Information BANNER ELK -- Mount Olive College thwarted three match points and claimed sole possession of the Conference Carolinas men's volleyball race with a 26-30, 27-30, 33-31, 30-25, 15-10 triumph over in-state archrival Lees-McRae College. Alex Hoekstra dished...Published: Mar 20, 2010 11:06 PM Full Story
Trojans split baseball twinbill with St. Andrews
MOC Sports Information LAURINBURG -- Cellar-dwelling St. Andrews stunned No. 2-ranked Mount Olive College in extra innings during their opening game Saturday afternoon. The Knights knocked off the Trojans 11-10 in 10 innings, giving them just their fifth victory of...Published: Mar 20, 2010 11:06 PM Full Story
Princeton's Jacobs, Williamson commit to Division III schools
PRINCETON -- Two long-time friends realized a dream together on Friday morning. Matt Williamson and Patrick Jacobs both declared their intentions to play college football during a ceremony at the high school that included both players' families and several proud...Published: Mar 20, 2010 11:06 PM Full Story
Eastern Wayne lacrosse team continues learning curve
Another learning experience. A team that continues to make strides during its inaugural varsity campaign, the Eastern Wayne girls' lacrosse squad suffered a 17-1 loss to Wilmington Hoggard at Little Big Horn on Friday afternoon. Senior Erin Fowler logged a...Published: Mar 20, 2010 11:06 PM Full Story
Warrior baseball team continues to search for identity
With the start of Eastern Carolina 3-A Conference play right around the corner, Eastern Wayne is desperately searching for some answers.. The Warriors' early-season struggles continued with a 14-9, non-conference loss to Wilson Hunt on Saturday afternoon in New Hope....Published: Mar 20, 2010 11:06 PM Full Story
All-Area: Perry is News-Argus girls' coach of the year
As world famous football coach Bill Parcells once said, "You are what your record says you are." Eric Perry is a winner. The third-year head coach at Wayne Country Day has compiled a 63-21 record over the past three seasons...Published: Mar 20, 2010 11:06 PM Full Story
Wright homers twice, ECU evens series with Monmouth
ECU Sports Information GREENVILLE -- Sophomore Zach Wright belted a pair of home runs and drove in a career-best four RBI to lead 16th-ranked East Carolina to a 11-4 win over Monmouth University on Saturday afternoon. Wright and freshman John...Published: Mar 20, 2010 11:06 PM Full Story
Aycock's DuBose no-hits Rosewood
Watching his teammates light up the scoreboard offensively, Eric DuBose wasn't about to be outdone. The Charles B. Aycock left-hander tossed a no-hitter and the Golden Falcons cruised past Rosewood 10-0 in five innings on Friday afternoon. DuBose set the...Published: Mar 20, 2010 11:06 PM Full Story