Saturday, April 17, 2010
Local digest
Wayne Country Day got a complete-game effort on the pitcher's mound from Cameron Ford in a 10-6 win over Faith Christian of Rocky Mount on Friday afternoon. Ford allowed 10 hits and struck out five batters in the Coastal...Published: Apr 17, 2010 11:16 PM Full Story
Southern Wayne tops Triton
ERWIN -- Southern Wayne turned three double plays and doubled up Triton 4-2 in Eastern Carolina 3-A Conference baseball action Friday evening. The Saints turned twin killings in the second, third and fifth innings. The fifth-inning DP proved especially...Published: Apr 17, 2010 11:16 PM Full Story
Crumpler inducted to American Legion Hall of Fame
Standing before family and friends who helped weave countless threads into the tapestry of his life, Ricky Crumpler seemed at a loss for words. He was humbled, honored and in awe. But he couldn't have been more happier. Crumpler joined...Published: Apr 17, 2010 11:16 PM Full Story
Mount Olive wins volleyball title
MOUNT OLIVE -- The two-week layoff was definitely worth the wait. And even sweeter Saturday afternoon. Christiaan Rombaut just missed a triple-double as Mount Olive College turned back archrival Lees-McRae 30-20, 27-30, 30-23, 30-22, and claimed the inaugural Conference Carolinas...Published: Apr 17, 2010 11:16 PM Full Story
C.B. Aycock holds of North Lenoir softball
PIKEVILLE -- C.B. Aycock did most of its damage in one inning, and bested North Lenoir 8-4 on the Eastern Carolina 3-A Conference softball scene Friday evening. The Golden Falcons scored six runs in a lengthy third-inning outburst. Brooke Bell...Published: Apr 17, 2010 11:16 PM Full Story
Eastern Wayne bests South Johnston
FOUR OAKS -- The early-inning offensive troubles didn't bother Eastern Wayne hurler Zach Beachem too much Friday evening. The crafty left-hander stayed focused on the hill, kept the ball low in the strike zone and held South Johnston hitless through...Published: Apr 17, 2010 11:16 PM Full Story
Trojans advance to tournament finals
WILSON -- This was just what the doctor ordered. Short on pitching, Mount Olive got a masterful pitching performance from Jackson Massey and plenty of offense in a 15-1 victory over Belmont Abbey in the Conference Carolinas tournament at Fleming...Published: Apr 17, 2010 11:16 PM Full Story
Golden Falcons play home run derby
PIKEVILLE -- It was scheduled as an Eastern Carolina 3-A Conference game. It looked more like a home run derby. Charles B. Aycock and North Lenoir combined to hit seven home runs in the Golden Falcons' 16-6, Eastern Carolina 3-A...Published: Apr 17, 2010 11:16 PM Full Story