Thursday preps

Boys' basketball Rosewood 46, North Johnston 44 * KENLY -- Rosewood picked up its first win of the season with a 46-44 victory over North Johnston on Wednesday night. Dee Mabry led the Eagles' attack with 16 points. Jyonte Raynor...

Published: Dec 1, 2011 1:48 PM Full Story

C.B. Aycock-Fike wrestling

PIKEVILLE -- Overconfident from its early-season unbeaten start, the Charles B. Aycock wrestling team nearly tumbled from the mountaintop Wednesday evening. The Golden Falcons wasted a double-digit advantage, but received a crucial decision from 160-pounder Khaleil Owens and dumped Wilson...

Published: Dec 1, 2011 1:48 PM Full Story

Opinion -- Sport's life lessons

I remember a time when sports was full of larger-than-life heroes, memorable evenings at the ballpark with my dad and the belief that for the most part, athletes and coaches were the people I believed they were. Those days seem...

Published: Dec 1, 2011 1:48 PM Full Story