Prep football notebook

Eastern Wayne's coaching staff is asking the "what if" question since its mid-October run against Eastern Carolina 3-A Conference opposition. The Warriors stunned Southern Wayne on a last-second field goal three weeks ago and followed that up with a victory...

Published: Oct 24, 2011 2:00 PM Full Story

Preps digest

Volleyball Eagles receive at-large bid * Wayne Christian has received an at-large bid to the 2011 N.C. Independent Schools Athletic Association 1-A volleyball playoffs. The Eagles (17-6 overall) drew the No. 6 seed and play host to 11th-seeded Epiphany School...

Published: Oct 24, 2011 2:00 PM Full Story

Regional tennis

WILSON -- Six Wayne County tennis players extended their respective individual seasons for at least one more week. Eastern Wayne's Savannah Sutton and Grace Delbridge ended up second and third, respectively, in the N.C. High School Athletic Association 3-A east...

Published: Oct 24, 2011 2:00 PM Full Story

Scarborough Field of Dreams

MOUNT OLIVE -- For the third consecutive year the players on the Mount Olive College baseball squad met on the field to give back to the community. Unfortunately for the team, almost no one noticed. The Trojans took to the...

Published: Oct 24, 2011 2:00 PM Full Story

WCDS tennis column

Always cautiously optimistic and pleased no matter the outcome, Wayne Country Day head girls' tennis coach Jo Ann Logan and her players felt this was their year. Those dreams became reality Friday afternoon. As twilight danced and shadows lengthened on...

Published: Oct 24, 2011 2:00 PM Full Story