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CLINTON -- Goldsboro had plenty of offense on Monday night, but could not get key defensive stops down the stretch in an 81-72, non-conference loss to Clinton during the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day showcase at Union High...

Published: Jan 18, 2011 1:47 PM Full Story

MOC rallies past Belmont Abbey

MOUNT OLIVE -- Joey Higginbotham does not need to worry about fans leaving the stands early. The head coach at Mount Olive College has enjoyed his share of thrilling victories this season. Two days after hitting a game-winning basket at...

Published: Jan 18, 2011 1:47 PM Full Story

Prep game changes announced

Here we go again. Last week's inclement weather wreaked havoc on the county's exam schedule, forcing more postponements and/or cancellations for athletic events this week. Goldsboro's basketball triple-header at Rosewood has been rescheduled for Feb. 9 with the JV...

Published: Jan 18, 2011 1:47 PM Full Story

MOC downs Belmont Abbey women

MOUNT OLIVE -- Mount Olive didn't surprise Belmont Abbey with anything it did on the court Monday afternoon. The Trojans were just better -- especially on defense. Mount Olive held the Crusaders to 32-percent shooting from the floor and claimed...

Published: Jan 18, 2011 1:47 PM Full Story