Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Local Preps Digest
Girls' basketball Goldsboro 64, Eastern Wayne 51 * Goldsboro overcame a sluggish start en route to a 64-51 win over rival Eastern Wayne on Tuesday night. The Cougars trailed by three points after the first period and continued to struggle...Published: Nov 30, 2011 1:48 PM Full Story
Swimmers turn in regional-qualifying efforts
County swimmers continued to log regional-qualifying times in individual events, but several relay teams punched their postseason ticket Tuesday evening. Goldsboro's foursome of Logan Cole, Timmy Vick, Zach Darden and Steven Morton easily obtained regional berths as they emerged victorious...Published: Nov 30, 2011 1:48 PM Full Story
Atkinson drops in 27 for E. Wayne
Eastern Wayne got blown out in its first basketball game of the season. The Warriors responded in an emphatic style Tuesday evening. Lee Atkinson tallied 27 points and Eastern Wayne found a way to top archrival Goldsboro 69-66 in come-from-behind...Published: Nov 30, 2011 1:48 PM Full Story
Prep basketball boxes
BOYS Eastern Wayne 13 21 9 26 -- 69 Goldsboro 18 16 21 11 -- 66 GOLDSBORO (0-2) Demarion Henderson 4 0 1-2 9, Quavus Holloman 2 3 2-2 15, Moses Ramsey 3 2 2-2 14, Octavius Alston 5 0...Published: Nov 30, 2011 1:48 PM Full Story
Saints need overtime to top Tigers
DUDLEY -- Southern Wayne squandered one opportunity to put away James Kenan. The Saints weren't about to waste a second chance. Jaylen Roberts' layup and Vernon Pemberton's two free throws sealed an 86-82 overtime win over the Tigers on Tuesday...Published: Nov 30, 2011 1:48 PM Full Story
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Local digest
Girls' basketball Grace of Raleigh 44, Wayne Christian 38 * Wayne Christian battled to the finish but could not find a way to get past Grace of Raleigh in a 44-38 defeat in Carolina Christian 1-A Conference play Monday night...Published: Nov 29, 2011 1:48 PM Full Story
Lejeune boys drop Rosewood
Lejeune played steady. Rosewood lost its composure. The Eagles endured a haunting second-half scoring drought, squandered a 19-point lead and suffered a season-opening 70-52 defeat against Lejeune on Monday evening. "We started the game great, our shots were going in,"...Published: Nov 29, 2011 1:48 PM Full Story
Prep basketball boxes
BOYS Lejeune 10 16 24 20 -- 70 Rosewood 21 15 3 11 -- 50 LEJEUNE (2-0) Nick Cruz 2 0 0-3 4, Kyle Ford 1 0 0-0 2, Craig Wilson 0 4 12-13 24, Gaven Allen 5 0 5-8...Published: Nov 29, 2011 1:48 PM Full Story
MOC downs Brevard women
MOC Sports Information BREVARD -- Mount Olive College held Brevard without a field goal the final five minutes, and claimed a come-from-behind 70-64 victory on the women's college basketball scene Monday evening. It was the Trojans' third straight win. Andrea...Published: Nov 29, 2011 1:48 PM Full Story
Johnny Narron named Brewers hitting coach
Johnny Narron has been around baseball his entire life. As a player, an advisor and an assistant coach, Narron has made a name for himself as one of the game's top offensive instructors. On Monday afternoon, Narron accepted a new...Published: Nov 29, 2011 1:48 PM Full Story
Saturday, November 26, 2011
Saints Thanksgiving Classic -- Outlaw has career outing for Southern Wayne
DUDLEY -- A first half dominated by James Kenan's superb frontcourt play gave way to a second half in which Southern Wayne's perimeter shooting couldn't be stopped in the Saints' 80-70 consolation-game victory in the 2011 Saints Thanksgiving Classic. The...Published: Nov 26, 2011 11:04 PM Full Story
Saints Thanksgiving Classic -- West Craven upends Southern Wayne
DUDLEY -- Move the basketball. Attack the basket. Get to the free throw line early. Seems like a simple strategy, right? Southern Wayne, instead, settled for the outside shot. And it paid dearly. The Saints couldn't connect from the perimeter...Published: Nov 26, 2011 11:04 PM Full Story
Pirates sign 10 players for 2013
ECU Sports Information GREENVILLE -- Two junior college players and 10 high school seniors have committed to play baseball at East Carolina University in 2013, head baseball coach Billy Godwin announced Saturday. The latest group of standouts will enroll at...Published: Nov 26, 2011 11:04 PM Full Story
Saints Thanksgiving Classic boxes -- Day 1
BOYS 2011 Saints Thanksgiving Classic (at Southern Wayne HS) Game 1 James Kenan 9 13 14 19 -- 55 Pine Forest 18 20 15 11 -- 64 JAMES KENAN (0-1) Kashawn Ammons 0 0 0-0 0, TK Owens 1 0...Published: Nov 26, 2011 11:04 PM Full Story
Saints Thanksgiving Classic -- James Kenan falls to Pine Forest
DUDLEY -- Debut over. Now let's play some basketball. Diminutive point guard Alex Bradley scorched the nets for a game-high 29 points, and Pine Forest upended James Kenan 64-55 on day one of the 2011 Saints Thanksgiving Classic contested at...Published: Nov 26, 2011 11:04 PM Full Story
Aycock's Barfield, Simmons lead ECC All-Conference parade
PIKEVILLE -- Charles B. Aycock collected the most honors of schools in the News-Argus readership area that compete in the Eastern Carolina 3-A Conference. Juniors Brooke Barfield and Tara Simmons captured the player-of-the-year awards in women's tennis and women's golf,...Published: Nov 26, 2011 11:03 PM Full Story
Friday, November 25, 2011
Mount Olive College will add men's lacrosse in 2012-13
MOC Sports Information MOUNT OLIVE -- Mount Olive College will add men's lacrosse in 2012-13 and Mike Lawson has been named head coach. He begins his duties immediately and has started recruiting for next year's team, according to Jeff Eisen,...Published: Nov 25, 2011 1:48 PM Full Story
Wise makes choice, signs with UNC
Southern Wayne High School head baseball coach Trae McKee is not one to exaggerate. In fact, McKee often downplays his teams accomplishments on the field. So when the long-time coach says that one of his players is "the best" at...Published: Nov 25, 2011 1:48 PM Full Story
Ducky weather calls for wing shooting deer
It was raining and the wind was blowing 20 miles per hour. The day before, I would have wanted such nasty weather because ducks had been on the menu. But today, I would have much preferred dry, calm weather because...Published: Nov 25, 2011 1:48 PM Full Story
News-Argus Defensive Player of the Year -- Keith Jones
Keith Jones is neither the biggest, fastest nor strongest guy on Southern Wayne High School's football team. But Jones is the toughest. The senior tallied 110 tackles from his strong safety spot and emerged as the Saints' defensive leader in...Published: Nov 25, 2011 1:48 PM Full Story
News-Argus Football Coach of the Year --Ken Avent Jr.
The James Kenan football team learned in unique fashion this season that success always comes when preparation meets opportunity. Only the accomplishments occurred day to day. You see, the Tigers lost senior quarterback Parker Jones when doctors benched him for...Published: Nov 25, 2011 1:48 PM Full Story
News-Argus Offensive Player of the Year -- Devin Oliver
Devin Oliver can recall nearly every detail of the moment he first realized he had what it takes to compete as a tailback on the varsity level. He was a freshman and his North Duplin team was mired in a...Published: Nov 25, 2011 1:48 PM Full Story
Area grapplers roll around during Eastern Wayne meet
The margin of victory is shrinking and the competitive level has become even, but Charles B. Aycock remained perfect against Eastern Wayne on the wrestling mat since 2001. The Golden Falcons collected their 15th consecutive triumph over the Warriors with...Published: Nov 25, 2011 1:48 PM Full Story
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Wednesday digest
Girls' basketball C.B. Aycock 56, Greene Central 12 * PIKEVILLE -- Charles B. Aycock got off to a hot start and never looked back in a 56-12 win over Greene Central on Tuesday night. The game was the regular-season debut...Published: Nov 23, 2011 1:48 PM Full Story
Prep Swim meet produces regional times
Consistency proved to be the model of efficiency for year-round swimmers at B.G. Darden Natatorium on an unseasonably warm Tuesday evening. Charles B. Aycock's Bryce Connolly, the reigning Eastern Carolina 3-A Conference women's swimmer of the year, launched her season...Published: Nov 23, 2011 1:48 PM Full Story
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Trojans crank out road win
MOC Sports Information HICKORY -- Craig Hayes scored eight of his 21 points in the first three minutes of the second half, and Mount Olive College remained unbeaten with an 80-70, non-conference win over Lenoir-Rhyne on Monday evening. Darrell Patterson...Published: Nov 22, 2011 1:48 PM Full Story
Stephens' program is rebuilding
After compiling 38 wins and a share of two Eastern Carolina 3-A Conference regular-season titles over the last two seasons, Southern Wayne continues to set the bar higher and higher. Despite losing eight members of last year's team, the expectations...Published: Nov 22, 2011 1:48 PM Full Story
Local Preps Digest
Boy's basketball Princeton 73, Midway 41 * SPIVEY'S CORNER -- Dalvin Stancil and CJ Jefferys each scored 20 points to lead Princeton to a 73-41, season-opening win Monday night at Midway. Rusty Wallace supplied 10 points for the Bulldogs and...Published: Nov 22, 2011 1:48 PM Full Story
Young Saints must mature quickly
Ricky Lofton knows time is of the essence. With just two returners, and a squad full of sophomores and juniors, the veteran Southern Wayne girls' basketball coach knows he has plenty of teaching to do. The Saints open Eastern Carolina...Published: Nov 22, 2011 1:48 PM Full Story
Chargers' defense smothers Eagles
Wilson Christian rang the bell. Wayne Christian never answered. The Chargers forced turnovers out of a smothering 1-1-2-1 three-quarters trapping defense in the third quarter and rolled to a 69-46, non-conference victory inside Clifford Gymnatorium on Monday evening. "The third...Published: Nov 22, 2011 1:48 PM Full Story
Wayne Christian-Wilson Christian box
Wilson Christian 12 9 23 25 -- 69 Wayne Christian 10 18 12 6 -- 46 WILSON CHRISTIAN (1-4) Nate Strother 7 3 4-5 27, Thomas Futrell 0 0 0-4 0, Chris Graham 1 0 3-4 5, Jon Abrams 1...Published: Nov 22, 2011 1:48 PM Full Story
Saturday, November 19, 2011
46th annual Pickle Classic -- MOC women drop Chowan U
MOUNT OLIVE -- Mount Olive College started in dominant fashion, but struggled to finish the job Saturday afternoon. Jasmine McDonald and JUCO transfer Tamara Nesmith each posted a double-double, and helped the Trojan women turn back Chowan University, 73-65, on...Published: Nov 19, 2011 11:05 PM Full Story
46th annual Pickle Classic -- Trojan men turn back Virginia St.
MOUNT OLIVE -- Mount Olive College wrapped up the 46th annual Pickle Classic with an 84-77 win over Virginia State at Kornegay Arena on Saturday night. The Trojans got 20 points from Derek Staton and built a large early lead....Published: Nov 19, 2011 11:05 PM Full Story
Friday, November 18, 2011
Hoffman, Maloney followed their instinct
Paul Hoffman, Kerry "Bear" Maloney and Kevin Ryan faced the same dilemma -- stay or follow coach Matt van Lierop to a warmer climate after their freshman track season at Keystone (Pa.) College. Each is glad he did. Now three...Published: Nov 18, 2011 1:48 PM Full Story
Spring Creek, C.B. Aycock fall athletes recognized
Gators receive awards * SEVEN SPRINGS -- Spring Creek athletes were recognized for their accomplishments during a fall sports awards ceremony held Tuesday evening. The award recipients were: * Volleyball: Leadership -- Lolita Correno; Gator Award -- Bianca Morado; Spirit...Published: Nov 18, 2011 1:48 PM Full Story
Thursday, November 17, 2011
MOC Hall of Fame inductees ready
The phone rang. Chris McDonald answered. "Mac, how are you doing?" asked the caller, who turned out be Bill Clingan, former men's basketball coach at Mount Olive College. McDonald said he was doing fine. "We're out here on vacation in...Published: Nov 17, 2011 1:48 PM Full Story
MOC downs Virginia State
MOUNT OLIVE -- Shots bounced off the rim. Long rebounds wound up in the opponents' hands. But two defensive stops came at a perfect time. Destinee Webb's open-court layup off a turnover and Alyssa Luebs' old-fashioned three-point play highlighted a...Published: Nov 17, 2011 1:48 PM Full Story
MOC-VSU women's box
local calendar Today Prep basketball Southeastern Tournament Faith Christian vs. TBD TBD Friday's games Men's college basketball 46th annual Pickle Classic (at Kornegay Arena, MOC) Barton vs. Virginia St. 5 p.m. Brevard at Mount Olive 7:30 p.m. Prep basketball...Published: Nov 17, 2011 1:48 PM Full Story
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Wayne Country Day pulls away in fourth
Wayne Country Day got its basketball season off on the right foot with a 65-38 win over Wayne Christian on Tuesday night. The Chargers battled turnovers and foul trouble for most of the game. "It looked like the first game...Published: Nov 16, 2011 1:48 PM Full Story
Stevens: O'Brien's days could be numbered as Wolfpack's coach
There comes a time in the tenure of a head football coach when expectations have to collide with reality. That time may be now for N.C. State's Tom O'Brien. The Wolfpack (5-5 overall) enter Saturday's home game against Clemson with...Published: Nov 16, 2011 1:48 PM Full Story
Local Preps Digest
Girl's basketball Wayne Country Day 53, Wayne Christian 17 * Wayne Country Day opened its girls' baslketball season with a 53-17 win over county rival Wayne Christian on Tuesday night. The Chargers started strong and never looked back. WCDS led...Published: Nov 16, 2011 1:48 PM Full Story
Trojans' goal to play complete each game
A complete 40-minute game of competing, playing strong defense and rebounding is the goal of the Mount Olive College men's basketball team each time it takes the court this season. There's added incentive this weekend. The Trojans (2-0 overall) tip...Published: Nov 16, 2011 1:48 PM Full Story
Family values lead to Gators' soccer success
Families inspire you to reach great heights and comfort you when you occasionally falter. The Spring Creek boys' soccer team is a perfect example of a family. Its six seniors -- Antonio Avila, Mauricio Bautista, Eric Fuentes, Omar Zavela, Edgar...Published: Nov 16, 2011 1:48 PM Full Story
Wayne Country Day-Wayne Christian basketball boxes
Girls W. Country Day 11 13 12 17 -- 53 Wayne Christian 3 3 8 3 -- 17 WAYNE COUNTRY DAY (1-0) Karis Hawkins 1 0 0-0 2, Sarah Best 5 0 0-3 10, Mack Thompson 2 0 1-2 5,...Published: Nov 16, 2011 1:48 PM Full Story
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Joey Higginbotham -- Q&A
Fresh off consecutive victories in the SAC-Conference Carolinas Challenge, fourth-year Mount Olive College head men's basketball coach Joey Higginbotham sat down with the News-Argus to give his thoughts on the 46th annual Pickle Classic: N-A: Which is easier, coaching in...Published: Nov 15, 2011 1:48 PM Full Story
WCDS-W. Christian swimming
What a debut. Chase Darden -- in his first-ever swim meet -- opened a new era in the Wayne Christian athletics program and continued a strong legacy of short-distance swimmers who have battled in the Goldsboro Family Y pool Monday...Published: Nov 15, 2011 1:48 PM Full Story
Monday, November 14, 2011
MOC-Newberry women's box
MOUNT OLIVE (0-1) Tamara Nesmith 3 0 0-0 6, Alyssa Luebs 4 0 0-0 8, Destinee Webb 0 1 0-0 3, Jasmine McDonald 2 2 6-8 16, Andrea Jones 8 1 2-2 21, Joneiqua Gary 1 0 1-2 3, Tyshanudra...Published: Nov 14, 2011 1:48 PM Full Story
Local Preps Digest
Cheerleading Golden Falcons, Saints compete * RALEIGH -- Charles B. Aycock and Southern Wayne each recorded a top-10 finish in their respective divisions during the ninth annual N.C. High School Athletic Association state individual cheerleading championships. A total of 120...Published: Nov 14, 2011 1:48 PM Full Story
Newberry gets past Mount Olive
MOC Sports Information NEWBERRY, S.C. -- Keisha Henderson connected on a pair of key free throws with 20 seconds left, and Newberry (S.C.) College nipped Mount Olive 67-65 in a women's college basketball game Sunday afternoon at Eleazer Arena. It...Published: Nov 14, 2011 1:48 PM Full Story
Sunday, November 13, 2011
No. 2 Albemarle shuts down Princeton
ALBEMARLE -- Princeton's run in the N.C. High School Athletic Association 1-A Midwest Regional football playoffs came to an abrupt end with a 64-0 loss at Albemarle on Friday night. The Bulldogs (12-1 overall) rolled up 467 yards rushing...Published: Nov 13, 2011 1:52 AM Full Story
Trojans victorious in first two games of season
MOC Sports Information GREENEVILLE, TENN. -- Freshmen Jordan McCain and Kendall Hargrove found their shooting touches down the stretch, combining for 19 points in the second half as Mount Olive staved off Anderson University, 75-67, in the second round of...Published: Nov 13, 2011 1:52 AM Full Story
Turnovers costly for James Kenan
RED SPRINGS -- Too many turnovers. A solid, athletic passing attack. Red Springs used those two elements to its advantage and eliminated James Kenan 42-28 from the N.C. High School Athletic Association 1-AA Mideast Regional football playoffs on a cold,...Published: Nov 13, 2011 1:52 AM Full Story
NC Prep football scores
PREP FOOTBALL Class 4AA Districts EAST (1) Garner 55, (5) Wilmington Laney 35 (2) Raleigh Leesville Road 49, (3) Wake Forest-Rolesville 20 MIDEAST (1) Fayetteville Britt 31, (4) Cary 0 (2) Apex Middle Creek 34, (3) Fuquay-Varina 20 MIDWEST (1)...Published: Nov 13, 2011 1:52 AM Full Story
Lee: MOC 'looking to build on 2010-2011'
Don't dare mention the word "rebuilding" to Mount Olive College head women's basketball coach Wendy Lee these days. She cringes at the very thought. What about replacing lost pieces of the puzzle? Lee rebuffs that idea, too. OK. How about...Published: Nov 13, 2011 1:52 AM Full Story
Cougars punch in early TD before W-RH takes command
TEACHEY -- Wallace-Rose Hill entered its second round matchup in the N.C. High School Athletic Association 1-AA Mideast Region football playoffs with Goldsboro riding a nine-game winning streak. Make it 10 in a row. Wallace-Rose Hill scored three touchdowns in...Published: Nov 13, 2011 1:52 AM Full Story
Friday, November 11, 2011
Tigers' Moore signs with Trojans
Jeff Lane inherited a basketball program that has the capacity -- if everything goes right -- to contend for the Tri-County 1-A Conference boys' basketball title this winter. Senior co-captain Michael Moore is expected to be an integral part of...Published: Nov 11, 2011 1:48 PM Full Story
Stevens: An LSU-Alabama rematch? That wouldn't be a bad thing.
I recently read a quote from an unknown source that said, "common sense is seeing things as they are, and doing things as they should be done." After watching LSU and Alabama live up to the hype of their No....Published: Nov 11, 2011 1:48 PM Full Story
Mozingo inks NLI with Tar Heels
Who is going to be our No. 2? Eastern Wayne head baseball coach Jabo Fulghum recalls asking himself that question when starting pitcher Josh Frederick suffered a season-ending injury in 2009. Fulghum turned to Zack Mozingo. The right-hander worked four-plus...Published: Nov 11, 2011 1:48 PM Full Story
Two-time defending state champion awaits Cougars
Goldsboro High's football team has walked the walk since entering the 1-A ranks three seasons ago. The Cougars have claimed two Carolina Conference championships, compiled a 29-11 record overall and won six playoff games since during that time. Wallace-Rose Hill,...Published: Nov 11, 2011 1:48 PM Full Story
Thursday, November 10, 2011
OPINION: Paterno did not do enough
Joe Paterno, for 61 seasons, had one ultimate goal each day when he went to work -- serve the best interests in Penn State and the young men entrusted to his care. Somewhere along the line he failed. The child-sex...Published: Nov 10, 2011 1:48 PM Full Story
MOC men's basketball preview
The Mount Olive College men's basketball team suffered through an injury-plagued season during Joey Higginbotham's third year at his alma mater. Those injuries depleted the frontcourt, created depth issues on the bench and led to an uncharacteristic finish in Conference...Published: Nov 10, 2011 1:48 PM Full Story
SW Onslow soccer eliminates Spring Creek
SEVEN SPRINGS -- Misty-eyed and choking back tears, the Spring Creek boys' soccer team huddled one last time near the midfield circle. Each player raised a single arm above his head, they shouted "family" in unison and walked toward the...Published: Nov 10, 2011 1:48 PM Full Story
James Kenan ready for Red Springs
James Kenan's players, coaches and fans are confident the perennial 1-A football powerhouse is on the cusp of returning to prominence. But the Tigers face another stern test Friday evening against Red Springs in the N.C. High School Athletic Association...Published: Nov 10, 2011 1:48 PM Full Story
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
No. 2-ranked Albemarle presents stern test
Princeton got a dose of playoff adversity last week with strong winds and heavy rains, and a game that spanned two days in its 21-16 win at Union. The challenge gets ratcheted up several levels this week when the Bulldogs...Published: Nov 9, 2011 1:48 PM Full Story
Local Preps Digest
Boys' basketball Goldsboro Heat 54, Washington TEACH Trailblazers 32 * The Goldsboro Heat opened their season wih a 54-31 victory over North Carolinians for Home Education Athletic Conference opponent the Washington Teach Trailblazers on Tuesday night. Jordan Portela led Goldsboro...Published: Nov 9, 2011 1:48 PM Full Story
Trojan spikers start strong, can't finish job in tournament
MOUNT OLIVE -- Mount Olive started strong. But it couldn't close the deal. King (Tenn.) College erased a two-set deficit and handed Mount Olive a season-ending 25-22, 25-16, 15-25, 19-25, 15-17 loss in opening-round play of the 2011 NCAA Division...Published: Nov 9, 2011 1:48 PM Full Story
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Prep playoff pairings -- 2nd round
Second-Round pairings for N.C. High School Athletic Association football playoffs Class 4AA EAST (5) Wilmington Laney at (1) Garner (3) Wake Forest-Rolesville at (2) Raleigh Leesville Road MIDEAST (4) Cary at (1) Fayetteville Britt (3) Fuquay-Varina at (2) Apex Middle...Published: Nov 8, 2011 1:48 PM Full Story
Monday, November 7, 2011
MOC weekend wrap
CHARLOTTE -- The 10-year wait is over. The Mount Olive College men's cross country team is returning to the NCAA Division II Championship meet. Kerry "Bear" Maloney, Ronnie Sturgill and Dalton Souza each logged a top-11 time in the...Published: Nov 7, 2011 1:49 PM Full Story
Prep football notebook
East Montgomery threw its entire playbook at Goldsboro during the Cougars' 20-13 victory on Friday night in the first round of the N.C. High School Athletic Association 1-A (small school) state playoffs. The Eagles executed a pair of hook-and-ladders, including...Published: Nov 7, 2011 1:49 PM Full Story
Prep cross country
KERNERSVILLE -- Nick Britt and Allen Coor each logged a top-52 finish during the season-ending N.C. High School Athletic Association Class 1-A men's cross country championship meet Saturday afternoon. A senior at Rosewood, Britt ran the 3.1-mile Beeson Park...Published: Nov 7, 2011 1:49 PM Full Story
Saturday, November 5, 2011
WCDS field hockey trio honored
A future Olympic star at Wayne Country Day? Four years ago, Catherine Tanner-Stuber would have immediately dismissed that thought when she started a girls' field hockey program from scratch. Now, after more than 40 matches, endless hours of practice and...Published: Nov 5, 2011 11:54 PM Full Story
Southern Wayne-Southern Vance box
Southern Wayne 0 7 0 0 -- 7 Southern Vance 0 7 0 7 -- 14 Second quarter SW -- Matthews 7 run (Rodriguez kick) SV -- Miles 11 pass from D. Henderson (kick good) Fourth quarter SV -- C....Published: Nov 5, 2011 11:54 PM Full Story
Spring Creek moves on past Princeton soccer
SEVEN SPRINGS -- Spring Creek slipped. Spring Creek slid. Spring Creek sloshed its way into the third round of the N.C. High School Athletic Association Class 1-A boys' soccer playoffs. Brandon Gonzalez scored an empty-net goal in the 46th minute...Published: Nov 5, 2011 11:54 PM Full Story
Rosewood-Southeast Halifax box
Rosewood 7 6 0 7 -- 20 SE Halifax 7 15 7 6 -- 35 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING -- Rosewood -- Shane Whitely 25-140, TD; Corey Dickerson 7-94; Josh Davis 5-33; Jay Sellers 7-15; TD; Jamari McGowan 11-(minus 10); Taylor...Published: Nov 5, 2011 11:54 PM Full Story
North Duplin-Lejeune box
North Duplin 21 7 6 8 -- 42 Lejeune 0 13 15 15 -- 43 First quarter ND -- Royal 45 run (Juarez kick) ND -- Oliver 8 run (run failed) ND -- Mora 15 run (Juarez run) Second quarter...Published: Nov 5, 2011 11:54 PM Full Story
Prep football roundup
Varsity football Southern Vance 14, Southern Wayne 7 * HENDERSON -- Chris Henderson collected the game-winning, 58-touchdown run in the fourth quarter as Southern Vance nipped Southern Wayne, 14-7, in their opening-round game in the 2011 N.C. High School Athletic...Published: Nov 5, 2011 11:54 PM Full Story
Greene Central-Northside box
Greene Central 0 0 0 0 -- 0 Northside 24 26 0 0 -- 50 First quarter N -- T. Eason 22 run (Mitchell run) 8:52 N -- Gainey 3 run (Gainey run) 6:35 N -- Johnson 22 run (Mitchell...Published: Nov 5, 2011 11:54 PM Full Story
NC prep football playoff scores
PREP FOOTBALL Class 4AA First Round EAST (1) Garner 42, (8) Raleigh Athens Drive 0 (2) Raleigh Leesville Road 62, (7) Raleigh Broughton 21 (3) Wake Forest-Rolesville 31, (6) Raleigh Millbrook 0 (5) Wilmington Laney 30, (4) Raleigh Wakefield 27...Published: Nov 5, 2011 11:54 PM Full Story
East Montgomery-Goldsboro box
East Montgomery 0 6 7 0 -- 13 Goldsboro 0 7 13 0 -- 20 Second quarter EM -- Baldwin 14 pass from Jackson (kick failed), 3:40 G -- Harris 49 run (Odom kick), 0:16:6 Third quarter G -- Harris...Published: Nov 5, 2011 11:54 PM Full Story
East Columbus-James Kenan box
East Columbus 0 0 6 12 -- 18 James Kenan 28 6 6 0 -- 40 First quarter JK -- Fullwood 1 fumble recovery (Barnes run), 10:10 JK -- Sutton 13 run (run failed), 8:32 JK -- Sutton 8 run...Published: Nov 5, 2011 11:54 PM Full Story
James Kenan dominates East Columbus
WARSAW -- Friday night's football game at James Kenan was miserable for just about everyone in attendance. For most of the evening it seemed like the Tigers were the only ones having any fun in the cold, windy and wet...Published: Nov 5, 2011 11:54 PM Full Story
Goldsboro drops East Montgomery
The best thing about playoff heroes is they are never measured in size, experience or even in physical condition. It's their ability to make plays that truly matters. On Friday night, Goldsboro received a pair of heroic efforts from an...Published: Nov 5, 2011 11:54 PM Full Story
Friday, November 4, 2011
Stevens: 'Watered down' playoffs deliver wrong message
I'll never forget the day a little more than two years ago when I went to a local attorney's office to close on my first home. While I signed my name to document after document, I thought back over all...Published: Nov 4, 2011 1:48 PM Full Story
Goldsboro's Huf fights through injury
Each step sent a jolt of pain through her body. She winced, took a good breath and pushed herself to finish. Once she crossed the finish line, she bent over as sweat poured from he brow and an ache that...Published: Nov 4, 2011 1:48 PM Full Story
Local Preps Digest
Golf Lane Tree LGA * Nan Jarrell earned game-of-the-week honors in weekly play at Lane Tree Golf Club. Teresa Shearin seized low net and Mary Ann Sutton captured low putts. Middle schools * Soccer: Brogden 3, Rosewood 2 -- Brogden...Published: Nov 4, 2011 1:48 PM Full Story
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Riverside-Princeton soccer
PRINCETON -- Soccer is often a lesson in physical education class. But Princeton was more interested in history Wednesday night. The Bulldogs scored twice in the first half held on for a 3-2 victory over Riverside Martin in the opening...Published: Nov 3, 2011 1:56 PM Full Story
Rosewood-WRH soccer
The final game of Rosewood's soccer season played out much like the Eagles' entire year has -- plenty of adversity and a lot to be proud of. Rosewood maintained its composure throughout 80 minutes full of controversial calls and never...Published: Nov 3, 2011 1:56 PM Full Story
N. Lenoir-Fike soccer
La GRANGE -- One bounce of the ball left the North Lenoir boys' soccer team standing in disbelief Wednesday evening. History didn't favor the Hawks, either. Wilson Fike converted all five attempts in a penalty-kick shootout and escaped 3-2 in...Published: Nov 3, 2011 1:56 PM Full Story
GHS playoff prospectus
For the first time since joining the Class 1-A ranks, Goldsboro is not one of the favorites in the N.C. High School Athletic Association playoffs. Flying under the radar suits Cougars' head coach Eric Reid just fine. "I think our...Published: Nov 3, 2011 1:56 PM Full Story
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Raleigh Charter knocks out Spring Creek
SEVEN SPRINGS -- The casual observer who glances at the final result between Raleigh Charter and Spring Creek might think the victory had an easy, relaxing afternoon on the tennis court. That's not quite true. The Phoenix needed two third-set...Published: Nov 2, 2011 1:48 PM Full Story
Raleigh Charter-Spring Creek tennis box
Raleigh Charter 6 Spring Creek 0 Singles: No. 1 Shannon Powers (RC) d. Emily Daniel 6-4, 4-6, 10-6; No. 2 Kaeli Beaver (RC) d. Heather Frey 6-2, 7-5; No. 3 Jacklyn Komoski (RC) d. Katlyn Casey 6-3, 6-1; No. 4...Published: Nov 2, 2011 1:48 PM Full Story
Simmons captutes 3-A state golf championship
FOXFIRE VILLAGE -- Time to hang a new banner in the gym. And search for a ring sizer. Tara Simmons became the newest individual state champion in Charles B. Aycock's illustrious athletics history, and she added a new chapter in...Published: Nov 2, 2011 1:48 PM Full Story
Local Preps Digest
Girls' tennis Greene Central 5, Carrboro 4 * SNOW HILL -- Greene Central claimed two critical doubles points and nipped Carrboro, 5-4, in third-round action of the N.C. High School Athletic Association 2-A dual-team tennis playoffs Tuesday. The Rams' No....Published: Nov 2, 2011 1:48 PM Full Story
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
WCDS state tennis champs
The well wishes from friends and teachers echoed throughout the halls and classrooms when Sarah Best, Gianna Democko and Katherine Roethling returned to Wayne Country Day on Monday morning. "Congratulations!" "Way to go Sarah!" "Good job girls!" Best admits their...Published: Nov 1, 2011 1:49 PM Full Story
Local digest
Middle schools * Soccer: Brogden 1, Norwayne 1 -- Joshua wilder scored the only goal for Brogden as the Rams kept their unbeaten season intact. Brogden (11-0-2 overall) will finish their season on Thursday when they entertain Rosewood. * Volleyball:...Published: Nov 1, 2011 1:49 PM Full Story
Simmons leads 3-A golf championships
FOXFIRE VILLAGE -- Charles B. Aycock junior Tara Simmons collected an opening-round 76 and emerged the first-day leader during the N.C. High School Athletic Association Class 3-A women's golf championships on Monday. Simmons owns a six-stroke advantage over Northern...Published: Nov 1, 2011 1:48 PM Full Story
Pfeiffer soccer drops MOC
MOC Sports Information MOUNT OLIVE -- Hannah Hill notched the game's lone goal in the 60th minute, and in-state rival Pfeiffer University stunned Mount Olive College, 1-0, in opening-round play of the 2011 Conference Carolinas women's soccer tournament on a...Published: Nov 1, 2011 1:48 PM Full Story
CAI sports complex reopens in Mount Olive
After eight months and several thousand dollars in repairs, the C.A.I Sports complex in Mount Olive is once again open and ready for business. The new era in C.A.I Sports' history began Saturday with a grand opening. It was an...Published: Nov 1, 2011 1:48 PM Full Story