Stevens: Rivera has Panthers headed in right direction despite 0-2 start

Success, in the world of sports, is ultimately measured in wins and losses. Following a 2-14 season in 2010, success for the Carolina Panthers has to be measured in on-the-field progress and player development long before wins and losses and...

Published: Sep 23, 2011 1:48 PM Full Story

Local sports game schedules

The Eastern Wayne v. Cleavland football game at Eastern Wayne has been postponed until 7 p.m. Monday....

Published: Sep 23, 2011 1:48 PM Full Story

Morgan returns, Rosewood turns back Rebels in four sets

CALYPSO -- Rosewood interim head coach Bill Johnson survived a set without star outside hitter Ellen Morgan. He then unleashed his biggest offensive weapon and watched as the Eagles rallied for a 25-23, 25-8, 21-25, 25-16 win over Carolina 1-A...

Published: Sep 23, 2011 1:48 PM Full Story

Goldsboro keeps poise in league win

Goldsboro kept its poise and put its new team motto "take care of our business" to good use Thursday evening. Senior middle hitter Kasheika Wallace cranked out a team-best 10 kills and the Cougars used a decisive fourth-set serving run...

Published: Sep 23, 2011 1:48 PM Full Story

Rams ride success wave

Coming off arguably the biggest win of his coaching career at Greene Central, Ken Grantham was in a rather subdued mood following a practice earlier this week. Cool, calm and collected is the way the fourth-year head coach does business....

Published: Sep 23, 2011 1:48 PM Full Story

Local Preps Digest

Volleyball Princeton 3, Ayden-Grifton 0 * PRINCETON -- Carolina 1-A Conference co-leader Princeton swept visiting Ayden-Grifton 25-11, 25-12, 25-13 on Thursday evening. Nicole Melvin provided eight kills and two blocks for the Bulldogs. Hannah Woodard and Amber Hill both recorded...

Published: Sep 23, 2011 1:48 PM Full Story