MOC improves to 6-0 against Converse College

MOUNT OLIVE -- Shequanta McGee provided the calming influence. Alyssa Luebs displayed a strong presence in the paint. And Mount Olive finally developed some chemistry on the offensive end of the floor Tuesday evening. Laporsha Davis led four Trojans in...

Published: Nov 24, 2010 1:47 PM Full Story

Goldsboro girls give Bullock-Davis win in coaching debut

Girls' basketball Goldsboro 41, Eastern Wayne 33 * Goldsboro saw an early eight-point fourth quarter lead shrink to two, but held on for a 41-33, season-opening win against Eastern Wayne Tuesday evening at New Hope. The Cougars led 27-19 early...

Published: Nov 24, 2010 1:47 PM Full Story

County rivals go into overtime

Eastern Wayne had Goldsboro on the ropes more than once, but couldn't deliver the knockout punch. The Cougars erased a 10-point, third-quarter deficit and escaped with a 60-53, overtime win on Tuesday night in New Hope. Eastern Wayne led 39-29...

Published: Nov 24, 2010 1:47 PM Full Story

Rosewood boys turn back Midway

With four of his varsity players on the sidelines in street clothes, Rosewood head coach Daniel Mitchell was left to piece together a rotation for the team's season-opener against Midway on Tuesday night. The puzzle fell into place perfectly and...

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