Friday, August 31, 2012
Wayne Country Day blanks county archrival
Wayne Country Day has not just cracked the lid on its offense, the Chargers tore it right off. Cody Neal scored a goal and handed out three assists in Wayne Country Day's 6-0 win over county archrival Wayne Christian on...Published: Aug 31, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
UNC Pembroke shuts out Trojan women
MOUNT OLIVE -- Mount Olive weathered the storm for 43-plus minutes Thursday afternoon. Then the dam broke. UNC Pembroke converted its first goal in the 44th minute and erupted offensively the second half for a 5-0 victory at Amon Field....Published: Aug 31, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
UNC Pembroke pressure bothers MOC in men's soccer
MOUNT OLIVE -- In-state rival UNC Pembroke did everything Mount Olive expected Thursday evening. The Trojans still couldn't avoid the Braves' ambush. Senior midfielder Sean Hoek collected two goals as UNCP secured a 3-0 victory at Amon Field. It was...Published: Aug 31, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Aycock grounds Hawks in three sets
PIKEVILLE -- Charles B. Aycock followed a familiar script against Eastern Carolina 3-A Conference rival North Lenoir on Thursday afternoon. The Golden Falcons dominated for two sets before letting up and holding on for a 25-22, 25-14, 28-26 victory in...Published: Aug 31, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
JV football: Rams stop Golden Falcons
SNOW HILL -- Charles B. Aycock suffered a 22-8 loss on Thursday night at Greene Central. Logan Edenfield scored on the ground for the Golden Falcons' lone touchdown. Jimmie Ellis led Aycock with 96 yards rushing on 11 carries. Ty...Published: Aug 31, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
JV football: Best powers Warriors' running game
DEEP RUN -- KK Best rushed for 207 yards and a touchdown during Eastern Wayne's 22-15, non-conference triumph over South Lenoir on Thursday evening. Larry Newsome returned a kickoff 75 yards for a TD, while James Franks returned an interception...Published: Aug 31, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Gators rally past Hobbton in second half
SEVEN SPRINGS -- Spring Creek rallied from a 3-1 deficit at halftime for a 4-3 victory over Hobbton on Thursday. Juan Vega scored on David Vega's assist to give the Gators a 1-0 lead in the first half. Hobbton answered...Published: Aug 31, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Rosewood boots Midway, 5-4
SPIVEY'S CORNER -- Rosewood slipped past Midway 5-4 on Thursday afternoon. Dee Mabry and Jyonte Raynor both scored in the first half for the Eagles. Marquail Almontser and Sy Truong both provided an assist. Reed Howell, Raynor and Thanh Truong...Published: Aug 31, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Eastern Wayne blanks Southern Wayne in girls' tennis
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Aycock nets ECC win over Cleveland
PIKEVILLE -- Charles B. Aycock swept the singles and doubles courts during a 9-0 victory over Eastern Carolina 3-A Conference rival Cleveland on Thursday afternoon. Top-seeded Ashton Walker, Katie Gurley, Rachel Jackson, Kimber Pender, Casie Belom and Cassidy Coerver each...Published: Aug 31, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Golden Falcons' Aycock claims medalist honors
Madison Aycock earned medalist honors with an 18-hole round of 97, and led Charles B. Aycock to a 339-356 victory over Rosewood at Lane Tree Golf Club on Thursday afternoon. Kristen Denning and Madison Batts carded scores of 119...Published: Aug 31, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Greene Central falls to EPC rival North Pitt
BETHEL -- Greene Central endured a 25-15, 25-15, 18-25, 23-25, 15-6 loss on Thursday evening at Eastern Plains 2-A Conference foe North Pitt. Courtney Phillips provided seven aces and seven kills for the Rams. Kaitlyn Napier had four kills....Published: Aug 31, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Goldsboro sweeps Jones Senior on volleyball court
Goldsboro hung on for an 18-25, 25-14, 8-25, 25-20, 15-12 victory over visiting Jones Senior on Thursday evening. Paige Evers paced the Cougars (2-5 overall) with 11 aces. Brandy Johnson finished with eight kills and two aces....Published: Aug 31, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
WCDS spikers defeat Wayne Christian
Wayne Country Day turned back Wayne Christian with a 25-21, 25-19, 25-16 victory on Thursday afternoon. Rachel Uzzell contributed 13 assists and 11 service aces for the Chargers. Sarah Crooks supplied four aces, four kills and four digs. Hannah Pearson...Published: Aug 31, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
"Joplin or bust" is mantra for MOC men's, women's cross country teams
Joplin or bust is the mantra of the Mount Olive College men's cross country team this season. This time they hope to have some company. The Trojan men's and women's squads carry their No. 1 Southeast Region ranking among Division...Published: Aug 31, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
James Kenan faces toughest test of 2012 season
Learning the recent history of the James Kenan football program is a study in consistency. The Tigers have finished above .500 each year during Ken Avent Jr.'s tenure as head coach. So it should not surprise the folks in Warsaw...Published: Aug 31, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Preps digest
JV sports * Volleyball: Wayne Christian d. Wayne Country Day 25-22, 25-20 -- Jennifer Potts had seven kills for the Eagles. Ashley Harrelson added six aces. Olivia Dively supplied four aces and two digs for the Chargers. * Volleyball:...Published: Aug 31, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Thursday, August 30, 2012
Eastern Wayne soccer drops ECC opener
South Johnston put on a clinic in addition by subtraction. After going a man down in the 46th minute due to a red card with a 2-1 lead, the Trojans erupted for three goals in four minutes and rolled to...Published: Aug 30, 2012 1:49 PM Full Story
Goldsboro Municipal Golf Course will play host to Patriot Golf Day
Courtesy of PGA Grab your golf clubs and your buddies. Goldsboro Municipal Golf Club is playing host to the sixth annual Patriot Golf Day during the Labor Day weekend, which begins Friday and ends Monday. Officials from GMGC will collect...Published: Aug 30, 2012 1:49 PM Full Story
CBA netters double up Wilson Hunt
WILSON -- Charles B. Aycock claimed two doubles points and held off Wilson Hunt 6-3 on Wednesday afternoon. Ashton Walker, Katie Gurley, Casie Belom and Cassidy Coerver each prevailed in their respective singles matches. The tandems of Walker-Gurley and Belom-Coerver...Published: Aug 30, 2012 1:49 PM Full Story
Pina logs hat trick in Aycock's ECC opener at Triton
ERWIN -- C.B. Aycock got two goals from Juan Pina in the second half and put away Eastern Carolina 3-A Conference foe Triton 4-1 on Wednesday night. Pina opened the scoring for the Golden Falcons in the 14th minute. Collin...Published: Aug 30, 2012 1:49 PM Full Story
Sindelar, Velazquez spear second-half charge for Southern Wayne
Goldsboro could not make an early lead stand up in a 4-2 loss to county rival Southern Wayne on Wednesday night. Damon Pate and Peterson Innocent each scored in the first half to give the Cougars a 2-0 lead at...Published: Aug 30, 2012 1:49 PM Full Story
Midway turns back Princeton on soccer pitch
SPIVEY'S CORNER -- Princeton never found an answer for the Midway attack in a 6-1 defeat on Wednesday afternoon. Oliver Balderas scored the Bulldogs' only goal. Alan Fader registered the assist. Princeton (2-2-0 overall) travels to Wallace-Rose Hill on Sept....Published: Aug 30, 2012 1:49 PM Full Story
Truong siblings combine for three goals in Rosewood win
ROSEBORO -- Rosewood jumped in front early and never looked back in a 5-1 win over Lakewood on Wednesday afternoon. The Eagles swept the regular-season series from the Leopards. Than Truong scored a pair of first-half goals and added two...Published: Aug 30, 2012 1:49 PM Full Story
Lusk getting good vibes from 2012 MOC women's volleyball team
Expectations are high for the Mount Olive College women's volleyball team to succeed with first-year head coach Sarah Lusk. But the Trojans are young, too. Despite that youth factor, it's not unreasonable to think that MOC could log more victories...Published: Aug 30, 2012 1:49 PM Full Story
Cougars' Murphy has become focal point of offense this season
Opportunity is going to continue to knock all season for Goldsboro High School quarterback Julius Murphy. How far he gets inside the door remains to be seen. Running the ball is no longer the first, second and third option for...Published: Aug 30, 2012 1:49 PM Full Story
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
JV sports digest
JV sports * Boys' soccer: Wayne Country Day 2, East Wake Academy 1 -- John Thompson and Noah Adkins both scored for the Chargers. Adkins also tallied an assist....Published: Aug 29, 2012 1:51 PM Full Story
Wayne Country Day boots East Wake Academy, earns first victory of the season
Wayne Country Day needed an additional 131/2 minutes to break a frustrating, three-plus match scoring drought Tuesday afternoon. The Chargers halted their winless streak, too. Jack Langston supplied the eventual game-winning goal in the 46th minute and WCDS survived East...Published: Aug 29, 2012 1:51 PM Full Story
Wayne Christian cross country
Coming off of an individual state championship in 2011, it would be understandable if Wayne Christian cross country star Connor Jones relaxed a little bit in 2012. Jones showed no signs of stopping to smell the roses on Tuesday. The...Published: Aug 29, 2012 1:51 PM Full Story
Gators do some good things in Lejeune loss
Spring Creek's football players might have felt a little stung when they reviewed the game film from Friday's loss against Lejeune, but they returned to practice with a workman-like effort Monday afternoon. In fact, they've been workman-like all season. Gators'...Published: Aug 29, 2012 1:51 PM Full Story
Eagles take Saints down in four sets
The service line continues to present its share of struggles for Rosewood. Southern Wayne is still learning to play as a cohesive unit. The Eagles overcame a third-set lack of focus and recorded a 25-12, 25-18, 14-25, 25-7 non-conference victory...Published: Aug 29, 2012 1:50 PM Full Story
Biggs tallies lone goal in EW home loss
Sam Biggs tallied Eastern Wayne's lone goal in a 4-1, non-conference loss to South Central at Little Big Horn on Monday. The Warriors (2-1-0 overall) open Eastern Carolina 3-A Conference play at home today against South Johnston. Kickoff is 6...Published: Aug 29, 2012 1:50 PM Full Story
Walnut Creek Ladies Golf news
Eight women participated in the annual Walnut Creek Club Championship. Kathy Woodard won low gross and Brooke Eason claimed low net. In weekly play, Faye Franklin emerged the low gross winnner. Penny Ritt and Mary Morris shared low net. Linda...Published: Aug 29, 2012 1:50 PM Full Story
Wayne Christian sweeps singles courts, defeats Trinity of Raleigh
RALEIGH -- Wayne Christian launched its 2012 season with an 8-1 decision over Trinity of Raleigh in the Carolina Christian 1-A opener for both teams. Brooke Barfield, Taylor Willman, Elizabeth Sutton, Ally Willman, Abigail Easom and Carla Benton each earned...Published: Aug 29, 2012 1:50 PM Full Story
Warrior netters handed first loss of the season
ROCKY MOUNT -- Eastern Wayne suffered its first loss of the season on Tuesday in a 7-2 non-conference setback at Rocky Mount. Savannah Sutton and Grace Delbridge each recorded a singles victory for the Warriors. Eastern Wayne (3-1 overall) resumes...Published: Aug 29, 2012 1:50 PM Full Story
Defending ECC champ Triton sweeps C.B. Aycock
ERWIN -- Charles B. Aycock begain Eastern Carolina 3-A Conference play with a 25-13, 25-23, 25-22 loss on Tuesday at three-time defending league champ Triton. Madison Mercer recorded eight kills for the Golden Falcons. Courtney Warner added five aces and...Published: Aug 29, 2012 1:50 PM Full Story
Competitive Warriors drop three-set affair to South Johnston
FOUR OAKS -- South Johnston handed Eastern Wayne a 25-22, 25-23, 26-24 Eastern Carolina 3-A Conference loss on Tuesday evening. Mariah Stephens had four kills and four blocks for the Warriors. Allison Newsome added four kills. Eastern Wayne (3-4 overall,...Published: Aug 29, 2012 1:50 PM Full Story
Wayne Christian wins CCC volleyball opener
RALEIGH -- Wayne Christian opened Carolina Christian 1-A Conference play in dramatic fashion with a 17-25, 25-19, 24-26, 26-24, 15-8 win on Tuesday evening at Trinity of Raleigh. The Eagles (1-1 overall) trailed 20-12 in the fourth set before rallying...Published: Aug 29, 2012 1:50 PM Full Story
Chargers' volleyball team defeats East Wake in 4 sets
Wayne Country Day overcame a slow start and defeated East Wake 16-25, 25-14, 25-18, 25-20 on Tuesday evening. Rachell Uzzell distributed 17 assists for the Chargers. Hannah Pearson added 16 kills and Sarah Crooks contributed 10 kills. Jessica Zhou added...Published: Aug 29, 2012 1:50 PM Full Story
MOC women's soccer: Offense leaves, plenty of good players remain
There's an unmistakable sound that can be heard at Mount Olive College this fall. It's opportunity knocking. Especially for the women's soccer team. Graduation depleted an offense that ranked 19th nationally in scoring a year ago. Goalie Lyndsey McIntyre also...Published: Aug 29, 2012 1:50 PM Full Story
Miller expects talented team to surprise people
The bulk of the Mount Olive College men's soccer team is in the freshman and sophomore classes, and the challenge is getting that young talent to play at a high level. Particularly early. Second-year Trojans' head coach Godfrey Miller thinks...Published: Aug 29, 2012 1:50 PM Full Story
Cross Country Agate
BOYS Team scores Epiphany 39 Faith Christian-RM 43 Wayne Christian 63 Oakwood 137 Top 10 individuals 1. Connor Jones, Wayne Christian 17:14 2. McKinley Gray, Epiphany 17:44 3. Daniel Belton, Faith-RM 21:07 4. Braxton Varnell, Faith-RM 21:08 5. Spencer Foster,...Published: Aug 29, 2012 1:50 PM Full Story
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Preps digest
JV sports * Volleyball: Rosewood d. Wayne Christian 25-15, 25-16 -- Ashley Thornton led the Rosewood attack with five kills. Jordan Martens added four kills and six assists. Rosewood improved to 6-1 overall....Published: Aug 28, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Rosewood sweeps Wayne Christian in volleyball
Rosewood looked to be in mid-season form. Wayne Christian looked like a team seeing its first live action. The end result was a 25-15, 29-27, 25-11 victory in Rosewood's favor on Monday afternoon. The match was the seventh of the...Published: Aug 28, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
North Lenoir forfeits win over West Montgomery
One of Calvin Sutton's most unforgettable wins during his tenure at North Lenoir just became more infamous. Sutton announced Monday that the Hawks were forced to forfeit their 19-14 victory over West Montgomery due to the use of an ineligible...Published: Aug 28, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Massengill, Paul each record 12 kills in Princeton's loss to Fike
WILSON -- Tori Paul and Savanna Massengill pounded out 12 kills apiece in Princeton's 17-25, 27-29, 25-21, 25-13, 7-15 loss at Wilson Fike on Monday afternoon. Amber Hill contributed 11 kills and served three aces. Kasey Edwards recorded eight kills...Published: Aug 28, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Truong duo for Rosewood too strong against Lakewood
Rosewood overcame an early deficit and turned back Lakewood 2-1 on Monday night. Than Truong tied the game at 1-1 when he converted a penalty kick in the 30th minute. Sy Truong picked up a loose ball and put...Published: Aug 28, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Phillips, Gonzales lead Princeton past SW Edgecombe
PRINCETON -- Princeton put up a stout defensive effort and shutout SouthWest Edgecombe 2-0 on Monday afternoon. Nick Phillips scored the Bulldogs' opening goal off of an assist from Marcos Gonzales, who later converted an unassisted goal. Will Toler...Published: Aug 28, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Hawkins records ace at GMGC
John Hawkins christened the new Bermuda greens at Goldsboro Municipal Golf Course with a hole-in-one on Monday afternoon. Hawkins used a 6-iron to hole out from 137 yards on No. 12. Playing partners Philip Talerico, and Kurt and Susan...Published: Aug 28, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
MOC women's volleyball team picked to finish 7th in preseason poll
HIGH POINT -- Ho hum. No surprise. Lees-McRae is the preseason pick to win the 2012 Conference Carolinas women's volleyball championship. The Bobcats drew six first-place votes and collected 113 points. Queens University of Charlotte received six first-place nods to...Published: Aug 28, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Lane Tree Ladies Golf Association
Nan Jarrell claimed game-of-the-week honors and also emerged as the low-gross winner during play on the Lane Tree Golf Club links. Debby Edgerton seized low net. Lou Ellen Flowers captured low putts....Published: Aug 28, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Grieve's goal salvages 3-3 tie for C.B. Aycock
SEVEN SPRINGS -- Spring Creek came within a gloved fingertip of claiming its first-ever victory over county nemesis Charles B. Aycock on the soccer pitch Monday afternoon. A pair of juniors made sure it didn't happen. Collin Grieve's goal off...Published: Aug 28, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Monday, August 27, 2012
JV football: Goldsboro nips Eastern Wayne
Goldsboro 12, Eastern Wayne 10 * Joshua Wootson rushed for one touchdown and Eric Bufkin hauled in a 27-yard scoring strike in the Cougars' non-conference victory at Little Big Horn. Rayvonne Barnes paced Goldsboro's ground game with 46 yards on...Published: Aug 27, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Prep football notebook: Sanders pleased with players' no-quit attitude
SEVEN SPRINGS -- The most challenging part of Aaron Sanders' job doesn't come down to wins and losses on Friday night. It comes down to self confidence. Spring Creek flashed numerous signs of its inner faith, especially in the...Published: Aug 27, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
News-Argus Area Football Players of the Week: Aug. 24
OffenseRasheed Malette (Goldsboro) -- Rushed for 100 yards and four touchdowns, and returned an interception 46 yards for another touchdown in victory over Eastern Wayne.DefenseSam Melvin (James Kenan) -- Logged seven tackles for the Tigers, who posted their second straight...Published: Aug 27, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Sunday, August 26, 2012
Eagles' backfield stays on same page in home victory
Rosewood wanted redemption for a shutout defeat in the opening week of the high school football season. The Eagles got their wish. Rosewood rolled up 300 yards on the ground and blasted Wake Christian 39-13 at Branch Pope Field on...Published: Aug 26, 2012 1:52 AM Full Story
Spring Creek-Lejeune box
Lejeune 13 13 16 0 -- 42 Spring Creek 0 7 0 7 -- 14 First quarter L -- Richardson 49 run (Johnson kick), 9:57 L -- Fisher 6 run (kick blocked), 2:22 Second quarter L -- Richardson 20 run...Published: Aug 26, 2012 1:52 AM Full Story
Southern Wayne-N.Nash box
Southern Wayne 0 8 8 6 -- 22 Northern Nash 6 15 7 7 -- 35 First quarter NN -- Avent 50 run (kick failed), 9:16 Second quarter NN -- Avent 1 run (Avent run), 10:12 NN -- McNeil 55...Published: Aug 26, 2012 1:52 AM Full Story
Early mistakes troublesome for Spring Creek
SEVEN SPRINGS -- A shanked punt. An interception. A lost fumble. A healthy dose of Jamaz Richardson. All those factors spelled trouble for the Spring Creek varsity football team during a 13-minute stretch in the opening half Friday evening. Lejeune...Published: Aug 26, 2012 1:52 AM Full Story
Rosewood-Wake Christian box
Wake Christian 0 0 0 13 -- 13 Rosewood 7 6 20 6 -- 39 First quarter R -- Davis 78 punt return (Almontser kick), 9:30 Second quarter R -- Garrison 2 run (kick failed), 1:36 Third quarter R --...Published: Aug 26, 2012 1:52 AM Full Story
Princeton-Midway box
Princeton 3 12 15 0 -- 30 Midway 14 20 14 14 -- 62 First quarter P -- Ryne Woodard 21 FG Second quarter P -- Frasier 37 run (kick failed) P -- Wooten 5 run (kick failed) Third quarter...Published: Aug 26, 2012 1:52 AM Full Story
James Kenan hammers Jones
TRENTON -- James Kenan jumped in front of Jones Senior early and never looked back in a 29-6, non-conference victory Friday evening. Ja'Quan Williams got the Tigers started with an 85-yard scoring run late in the first quarter. Dominique...Published: Aug 26, 2012 1:52 AM Full Story
North Duplin-Lakewood box
North Duplin 0 0 0 0 -- 0 Lakewood 14 0 6 0 -- 20 First quarter L -- Cooper 31 pass from Tanner (Rivera kick), 6:34 L -- Mack 5 run (Rivera kick), 0:50 Third quarter L -- Murphy...Published: Aug 26, 2012 1:52 AM Full Story
Princeton stumbles against Midway
Midway 62, Princeton 30 • SPIVEY'S CORNER -- Princeton let an early opportunity get away and Midway capitalized en route to a 62-30 victory on Friday night. After recovering an onside kick to open the game and driving the ball...Published: Aug 26, 2012 1:52 AM Full Story
Lakewood blanks North Duplin
Lakewood 20, North Duplin 0 • ROSEBORO -- North Duplin had a good night running the football but could not reach the end zone in a 20-0 defeat at Tri-County 1-A Conference power Lakewood on Friday night. On two separate...Published: Aug 26, 2012 1:52 AM Full Story
Greene Central falls to Ayden-Grifton
Ayden-Grifton 37, Greene Central 18 • AYDEN -- Ayden-Grifton exploded for 20 points in the third quarter and put away Greene Central 37-18 on Friday night. The Rams kept the game close in the first half thanks to some stellar...Published: Aug 26, 2012 1:52 AM Full Story
Northern Nash defeats Southern Wayne
Northern Nash 35, Southern Wayne 22 • RED OAK -- An early three-touchdown deficit proved to be too much for Southern Wayne overcome in a 35-22 defeat at Northern Nash on Friday night. The Saints fell behind 21-0 early in...Published: Aug 26, 2012 1:52 AM Full Story
North Lenoir survives West Montgomery
North Lenoir 19, West Montgomery 14 • La GRANGE -- North Lenoir made a big play at a big moment and held on for a 19-14 win over West Montgomery on Friday night. The Hawks executed a perfect fake punt...Published: Aug 26, 2012 1:52 AM Full Story
NC prep scores
RALEIGH -- Scores from Friday night's high school football games: Albemarle 70, West Stanly 0 Apex 18, Durham Riverside 13 Asheville Erwin 49, Owen 26 Avery County 21, West Wilkes 7 Ayden-Grifton 37, Greene Central 18 Belmont South Point 49,...Published: Aug 26, 2012 1:52 AM Full Story
Trojan women, rebuilding from losses, are picked fourth
MOUNT OLIVE -- Even with its offensive weapons lost to graduation, Mount Olive College has garnered some respect among its Conference Carolinas women's soccer peers. The Trojans were picked to finish fourth in the 2012 preseason poll. "It is good...Published: Aug 26, 2012 1:52 AM Full Story
James Kenan-Jones Senior box
James Kenan 8 14 0 7 -- 29 Jones Senior 0 0 6 0 -- 6 First quarter JK -- Williams 84 run (Barnes run), 2:55 Second quarter JK -- Sutton 78 run (run failed), 11:48 JK -- Miller 13...Published: Aug 26, 2012 1:52 AM Full Story
Greene Central-Ayden-Grifton box
Greene Central 0 6 6 6 -- 18 Ayden-Grifton 7 3 20 7 -- 37 First quarter AG -- Blount 70 run (Ramirez kick) Second quarter AG -- Ramirez 35 FG GC -- Biggs 82 pass from Batchelor (kick failed)...Published: Aug 26, 2012 1:52 AM Full Story
Cougars run wild
Rivalry games are typically about renewing a bitter feud with an old nemesis. On Friday night, Eastern Wayne's biggest nemesis was not Goldsboro -- it was Eastern Wayne. The Warriors committed six turnovers and the Cougars cashed in those giveaways...Published: Aug 26, 2012 1:52 AM Full Story
Eastern Wayne-Goldsboro box
Eastern Wayne 6 6 0 14 -- 26 Goldsboro 14 14 13 7 -- 48 First quarter GHS -- Malette 3 run (Odom kick), 6:30 GHS -- Super 46 interception return (Odom kick), 3:34 EW -- Vick 3 run (run...Published: Aug 26, 2012 1:52 AM Full Story
Friday, August 24, 2012
Spring Creek upends So. Wayne
SEVEN SPRINGS -- Southern Wayne got close. Spring Creek still managed to slip away. The Gators rallied for a thrilling 25-8, 24-26, 25-16, 27-25 victory on Thursday night, and completed their regular-season sweep of the Saints. "I thought we played...Published: Aug 24, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Trojans add three freshmen
MOC Sports Information MOUNT OLIVE -- Mount Olive College head women's volleyball coach Sarah Lusk has inked three more freshmen for the 2012-13 academic year. Jordan Barnes, Danielle Plante and Leanne Quizon join freshmen Nicole Karas and Heather Lucas on...Published: Aug 24, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Coaches predict 'diverse' Trojans will finish 10th overall
MOUNT OLIVE -- "We're picked 10th?" The prediction just didn't sit well with Mount Olive College men's soccer coach Godfrey Miller when the 2012 Conference Carolinas preseason poll was unveiled Thursday morning. The Trojans logged a 4-7 worksheet against league...Published: Aug 24, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Local Preps Digest
Volleyball Rosewood 3, Eastern Wayne 2 * Rosewood completed its regular-season sweep of Eastern Wayne with a 25-18, 22-25, 14-25, 25-17, 15-7 win on Thursday evening. The Eagles' Ellen Morgan pounded out 10 kills to go with six blocks and...Published: Aug 24, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Cougars, Warriors square off
A chance to grow. An opportunity to build momentum. Those are the messages Eastern Wayne head football coach Bubba Williams and Goldsboro head coach Eric Reid have been delivering to their respective squads during practice this week. Oh yeah. Don't...Published: Aug 24, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Aycock grinds out 4-set victory
PIKEVILLE -- What Davis Harris said to his team is not important. What is important is that Harris got his point across. Charles B. Aycock overcame a shaky start and pulled out a 25-19, 21-25, 25-11, 27-25 win over Wilson...Published: Aug 24, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Thursday, August 23, 2012
Rebels prefer to run, run, run the ball
Teams all over the country at every level of football are spreading out and throwing the ball all over the field these days. It's a trend that has taken every offensive coach from Pop Warner to the NFL by storm....Published: Aug 23, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Video analysis, week layoff helps Warriors in soccer
The video study and a week of preparation paid off for Eastern Wayne's soccer team Wednesday evening. Junior captain Joe Herlihy punched in two goals and added a second-half assist in the Warriors' 5-1, non-conference conquest of county rival Goldsboro...Published: Aug 23, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Hobbton spikers sweep Goldsboro
Hobbton battled through a hard-fought first set and downed Goldsboro 25-22, 25-17, 25-11 on Wednesday night. Brandy Johnson led the Cougars with three blocks and two aces. Goldbsoro (1-4 overall) plays host to Wayne Country Day today....Published: Aug 23, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Hawks take top 3 spots in cross country meet
SNOW HILL -- Zach Respess led North Lenoir to a 1-2-3 finish during a season-opening, 21-36 triumph over Greene Central on Wednesday afternoon. Respess ran the 5K course in 21 minutes, 9 seconds. Teammates Orlando Cannon (21:22) and Marshall Letchworth...Published: Aug 23, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Rubio's goal lifts Rams past Hawks, 3-2
SNOW HILL -- Greene Central opened its 2012 season with a 3-2 victory over backyard rival North Lenoir on Wednesday. Eustachio Rubio scored twice for the Rams, including the game-winning goal off of Alexis Selvan's assist in the second. Elvis...Published: Aug 23, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Princeton drops three-set affair to Fike
PRINCETON -- Wilson Fike got off to a hot start and cruised to a 25-15, 25-20, 25-15 win over Princeton on Wednesday night. Amber Hill and Kasey Edwards led the Bulldogs with four kills each. Charley Cox tallied three service...Published: Aug 23, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Conference Carolinas moving four spring tournaments to Burlington
HIGH POINT -- Four Conference Carolinas spring tournaments will have a new home beginning next spring. The Burlington Recreation and Parks Department will play host to championship events in men's and women's lacrosse, baseball and softball from 2013-15. The city...Published: Aug 23, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Simmons earns medalist honors in season-opening match
Defending Class 3-A state individual champion Tara Simmons earned medalist honors with 37 and led Charles B. Aycock to a season-opening, 144-170 triumph over Rosewood at Goldsboro Municipal Golf Course on Tuesday afternoon. The teams played nine holes. Junior Madison...Published: Aug 23, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Local Preps Digest
Girls' tennis Eastern Wayne 9, South Johnston 0 * FOUR OAKS -- Eastern Wayne began Eastern Carolina 3-A Conference play on Tuesday afternoon with a 9-0 win at South Johnston. Savannah Sutton, Grace Delbridge, Blake Govan, McKenna Dove, Cameron Dove...Published: Aug 22, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Walnut Creek LGA
Walnut Creek Ladies Golf Association * Mary Morris and Faye Franklin shared low gross during weekly play on the Walnut Creek Country Club links. Pete Reaves seized low net. Linda Cannon claimed low putts....Published: Aug 22, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Bell gets first win
DUDLEY -- Years from now Courtney Bell may not remember much about Southern Wayne's performance against Southern Nash on Tuesday evening. The first-year Saints' head volleyball coach may not recall a lot about how her team played -- there was...Published: Aug 22, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Wallace-Rose Hill takes control early
Soaked from head to toe with some covered in mud, Rosewood's players gathered near the scoreboard Tuesday evening. Some hung their heads. Others watched head coach Eddie Maldonado and assistant coach Daniel Mitchell make that long walk from midfield. They...Published: Aug 22, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Princeton secures season-opening win
PRINCETON -- Eusebio Montoya had just three official days of practice prior to his debut as the head soccer coach at Princeton High School on Tuesday night. No one in the stands was any the wiser. Princeton jumped in front...Published: Aug 22, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Stevens: Golden Falcons must continue trend
For all the things Charles B. Aycock did right in its season-opening 26-0 win at Rosewood on Friday night, it was perhaps what the Golden Falcons did not do that was most important. Aycock drew just one penalty and did...Published: Aug 22, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
JV sports: Rosewood sweeps Union
Rosewood d. Union 25-20, 25-11 -- Kayla Hardee led the Eagles with three digs and three assists. Lexi Mercer added four blocks and Callie Thornton tallied two digs. Rosewood improved to 3-1 overall....Published: Aug 21, 2012 1:49 PM Full Story
Princeton drops non-league, five-set tilt at Bunn
BUNN -- Princeton fell just short to Bunn on Monday night in an 11-25, 18-25, 25-19, 25-20, 15-7 defeat. Amber Hill paced the Princeton attack with 13 kills and two blocks. Kasey Edwards finished with 10 aces and four kills....Published: Aug 21, 2012 1:49 PM Full Story
Rosewood spikes Union in three sets
Rosewood got off to a good start and never looked back in a 25-14, 25-9, 25-19 win over Union on Monday night. Ellen Morgan and Heather Lancaster paced the Eagles with six kills apiece. Anna Ingram tallied 10 assists. Samantha...Published: Aug 21, 2012 1:49 PM Full Story
Ramirez notches four goals in Saints' win over Goldsboro
DUDLEY -- Southern Wayne scored early and often in a 10-1, non-conference win over county rival Goldsboro on Monday night. Benito Ramirez led the Saints with four goals. Cesar Benitez and Victor Valazquez each scored two goals in the...Published: Aug 21, 2012 1:49 PM Full Story
Rosewood boots North Johnston, 3-1
Rosewood launched its 2012 boys' soccer season with a 3-1 win over North Johnston on Monday night. Sy Truong opened the scoring for the Eagles in the first half with a goal that came off a Marquail Almontser assist....Published: Aug 21, 2012 1:49 PM Full Story
Warriors complete regular-season sweep of Cougars in volleyball
Eastern Wayne came ready to play. Goldsboro took too long to get its game together. The result was a 25-13, 25-18, 27-25 victory for the Warriors on Monday night in New Hope. Eastern Wayne swept the regular-season series against the...Published: Aug 21, 2012 1:49 PM Full Story
Monday, August 20, 2012
Area football players of the week for Aug. 24
Here are the players-of-the-week from high school games played Aug. 24 OFFENSE Tyler Royal (North Duplin) -- Rushed for career-high 255 yards and scored four touchdowns on 22 carries in the Rebels' season-opening, 48-14 victory over Chocowinity Southside. DEFENSE Michael...Published: Aug 20, 2012 1:49 PM Full Story
Heller takes over MOC men's volleyball program
MOC Sports Information MOUNT OLIVE -- David Heller has been named head men's volleyball coach and assistant women's volleyball coach at Mount Olive College. Heller will work with Sarah Lusk, who continues to serve as interim head women's volleyball coach...Published: Aug 20, 2012 1:49 PM Full Story
Lane Tree Ladies Golf
Lane Tree LGA * Cathy Garris and Teresa Shearin shared low gross (77) during play on the Lane Tree Golf Club links. Shearin also emerged the game-of-the-week winner. Libby Newsome secured low net and Betty Jean Gurley seized low putts....Published: Aug 20, 2012 1:49 PM Full Story
Prep football notebook
SNOW HILL -- Youth. Depth. Confidence. Greene Central built on all three of those characteristics Friday evening. The Rams played solid in spurts and showed some fatigue in the fourth quarter against backyard rival North Lenoir. But they bounced...Published: Aug 20, 2012 1:49 PM Full Story
Saturday, August 18, 2012
WCDS volleyball suffers first defeat of the season
Wayne Country Day claimed the opening set, but Hickory Christian rallied for a 20-25, 25-22, 25-19, 25-13 non-conference victory Friday afternoon. Sophomore setter Rachel Uzzell logged another double-double with 18 assists and 10 digs for the Chargers. Senior middle hitter...Published: Aug 18, 2012 11:08 PM Full Story
Hickory Christian shuts out WCDS on soccer pitch
Casey Bloome scored once in each half and Hickory Christian blanked Wayne Country Day 2-0 on Friday afternoon. "Playing two games in consecutive games wore on the players, but they gave a strong second-half performance, but couldn't create enough scoring...Published: Aug 18, 2012 11:08 PM Full Story
Saints net non-conference win over Clinton
CLINTON -- Southern Wayne earned a 9-0 win Friday afternoon at Clinton. Hope Jones, Taylor Davis, Mollianne Kennedy, Claire Kennedy, Cierra Moody and Brittany O'Brien each won a singles match for the Saints. The doubles teams of Jones-Davis, Kennedy-Kennedy and...Published: Aug 18, 2012 11:08 PM Full Story
Spring Creek-South Lenoir box
Spring Creek 7 0 0 0 -- 7 South Lenoir 14 21 7 0 -- 42 First quarter SL -- Graves 68 run (Graves kick) SL -- Williams 17 pass from Holland (Graves kick) SC -- Russo 2 run (Russo...Published: Aug 18, 2012 11:08 PM Full Story
Devils cruise past Gators
DEEP RUN -- South Lenoir got off to a good start with a 42-7 victory over Spring Creek on Friday night. The Blue Devils jumped on top in the first quarter when Will Graves broke free for a 68-yard scoring...Published: Aug 18, 2012 11:08 PM Full Story
Princeton-Hobbton box
Hobbton 0 13 7 0 -- 20 Princeton 8 0 6 0 -- 14 First quarter PHS -- Frasier 51 run ( Smith 2 run) Third quarter PHS -- Wooten 22 run (conversion failed) INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING -- Princeton --...Published: Aug 18, 2012 11:08 PM Full Story
Hobbton spoils Minor's head coaching debut at Princeton
PRINCETON -- Princeton had the potential go-ahead touchdown in the fourth quarter called back on a holding penalty and came up short in a 20-14 loss to Hobbton in Derrick Minor's debut as head coach. With Princeton trailing 20-14, Kameron...Published: Aug 18, 2012 11:08 PM Full Story
North Duplin - Southside box
Southside 7 7 0 0 -- 14 North Duplin 14 7 14 13 -- 48 First quarter ND -- Royal 37 run (Jaimes kick), 9:59 ND -- Royal 3 run (Jaimes kick), 4:24 S -- Miller 20 run (White kick),...Published: Aug 18, 2012 11:08 PM Full Story
Wildcats too much for Cougars
WILMINGTON -- New Hanover showed why it is one of the top programs in the state with a 67-6 dismantling of Goldsboro on Friday night in Wilmington. The Wildcats rolled all night on offense behind senior tailback Montrell Baldwin. The...Published: Aug 18, 2012 11:08 PM Full Story
Royal, Rebels run over Southside
CALYPSO -- North Duplin scored 27 unanswered points in the second half and rolled to a 48-14 victory over Chocowinity Southside on Friday night at H.E. Grubbs Field. Tyler Royal got the Rebels on the board with a pair of...Published: Aug 18, 2012 11:08 PM Full Story
James Kenan gets revenge at Southern Wayne's expense
DUDLEY -- James Kenan wanted revenge for a season-opening loss to Southern Wayne just one year ago. The Tigers got their wish on Friday night. Four rushers combined for 307 yards on the ground and the Tigers defeated the Saints...Published: Aug 18, 2012 11:08 PM Full Story
James Kenan-S. Wayne box
James Kenan 14 8 0 6 -- 28 Southern Wayne 6 0 6 0 -- 12 First quarter SW -- Matthews 11 run; (run failed) 5:19 JK -- Barnes 1 run; (kick failed) 4:10 JK -- Sutton 76 pass from...Published: Aug 18, 2012 11:08 PM Full Story
Goldsboro-New Hanover box
Goldsboro 6 0 0 0 -- 6 New Hanover 28 19 13 7 -- 67 First quarter NH -- Murphy 37 run (kick good), 9:55 NH -- Baldwin 2 run (kick good), 8:15 NH -- Baldwin 3 run (kick good),...Published: Aug 18, 2012 11:08 PM Full Story
Batchelor lives QB dream in closing minutes
SNOW HILL -- Austin Batchelor constantly fantasizes about throwing game-winning passes either in his sleep or while playing in the backyard with his buddies. He lived his dream Friday evening. Batchelor threw a 31-yard scoring strike to Daryn Parker late...Published: Aug 18, 2012 11:08 PM Full Story
Greene Central-North Lenoir box
North Lenoir 0 7 5 7 -- 19 Greene Central 0 13 0 8 -- 21 Second quarter GC -- Batchelor 1 run (T. Williams kick), 7:56 NL -- Baker 3 run (Baird kick), 3:50 GC -- Bynum 1 run...Published: Aug 18, 2012 11:08 PM Full Story
Golden Falcons shut out Rosewood
Randy Pinkowski raved to anyone who would listen this summer about his team's depth, especially on offense. He wasn't kidding. Charles B. Aycock racked up 359 yards of offense on its way to a season-opening, 26-0 win against county rival...Published: Aug 18, 2012 11:08 PM Full Story
C.B. Aycock-Rosewood box
C.B. Aycock 7 13 6 0 -- 0 Rosewood 0 0 0 0 -- 0 First quarter CBA -- Hooks 48 run (Harrison kick); 11:33 Second quarter CBA -- Snowden 8 run (Harrison kick failed); 7:15 CBA -- Clark 24...Published: Aug 18, 2012 11:08 PM Full Story
Friday, August 17, 2012
WCDS follows coach's advice in victory
Stay intense. Play consistent in the serve game. During each timeout and bench changeover Thursday afternoon, Wayne Country Day head volleyball coach Juliet Jones reminded her team to continue doing those two things against Faith Christian-Rocky Mount. The Chargers listened...Published: Aug 17, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Eagles collect four-set road win
Rosewood is still learning the little things, but the big picture is coming into focus sooner than expected. The Eagles wrapped up the first week of the volleyball season with a 25-23, 23-25, 25-16, 25-18 win over Eastern Wayne on...Published: Aug 17, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
JV Sports Digest
JV sports • Volleyball: Rocky Mount Prep d. Goldsboro 25-17, 25-20, 25-21 -- Maddie Jara recorded eight kills and six aces for the Cougars. Shamonica Artis supplied six kills. • Volleyball: Faith Christian-RM d. Wayne Country Day 25-13, 25-17: Tiffany...Published: Aug 17, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
James Kenan outlasts Southern Wayne in JV football
JV football • James Kenan 28, Southern Wayne 16 -- Southern Wayne recovered three fumbles, but endured a season-opening 28-16 loss on Thursday night at James Kenan. The Saints' Xavier Pearsall rushed for 59 yards, including a 12-yard touchdown run....Published: Aug 17, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Rocky Mount defeats C.B. Aycock tennis
Rocky Mount 6, C.B. Aycock 3 • ROCKY MOUNT -- Rocky Mount claimed four out of six singles matches and defeated Charles B. Aycock 6-3 on Thursday afternoon. Ashton Walker and Katie Gurley each collected a singles win for the...Published: Aug 17, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Southern Wayne routs Kinston in tennis
Girls' tennis Wayne Country 9, Epiphany 0 • Wayne Country Day launched regular-season play with a 9-0 victory over The Epiphany School at Wayne Community College on Thursday afternoon. It was the Coastal Plains Independent 1-A opener for both teams....Published: Aug 17, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Wayne Country Day tennis blanks Epiphany
Girls' tennis Wayne Country 9, Epiphany 0 • Wayne Country Day launched regular-season play with a 9-0 victory over The Epiphany School at Wayne Community College on Thursday afternoon. It was the Coastal Plains Independent 1-A opener for both teams....Published: Aug 17, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Spring Creek volleyball downs Southern Wayne
Spring Creek 3, Southern Wayne 1 * DUDLEY -- Spring Creek earned its first win of the season with a 25-22, 25-19, 17-25, 25-16 victory on Thursday at Southern Wayne. Sarah Force led the Gators with 12 assists and two...Published: Aug 17, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
WCDS, Faith-RM play to draw
Boys' soccer Wayne Country Day 0, Faith Christian-RM 0 • ROCKY MOUNT -- Wayne Country Day and Faith Christian-Rocky Mount played to a scoreless tie on Thursday afternoon. The Chargers (0-1-1) play host to Hickory Christian today in a rematch...Published: Aug 17, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Goldsboro bounces back from opening-set loss to RMP
Volleyball Goldsboro 3, Rocky Mount Prep 1 * Goldsboro shook off a loss in the first set and responded by winning the next three in a 13-25, 25-21, 25-19, 25-17 victory over visiting Rocky Mount Prep on Thursday. Bailee Ellis...Published: Aug 17, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Stevens: It is game day...finally
High school football can galvanize a community, unite student bodies and evoke school spirit like no other sport. There is nothing quite like the smell of freshly cut grass, the look of a newly painted field and the glow of...Published: Aug 17, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Thursday, August 16, 2012
Thursday preps digest: EW tennis nets victory over Fike
Girls' tennis Eastern Wayne 5, Wilson Fike 2 * WILSON -- Eastern Wayne opened its tennis season with a 5-2 victory over Wilson Fike on Wednesday afternoon. Savannah Sutton, Grace Delbridge, McKenna Dove and Cameron Dove each won their respective...Published: Aug 16, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Perennial 1-A power Lakewood stops Southern Wayne in three sets
DUDLEY -- The flashes of good play comes and goes when Southern Wayne communicates on the volleyball court. Now it's a matter of working consistently as a group. When the scrappy Saints talked and moved as a unit, they gave...Published: Aug 16, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
FOOTBALL TAB - Spring Creek: Small in numbers, Gators working hard in "The Swamp"
There is no time to worry about who is not at practice. Spring Creek head coach Aaron Sanders is more concerned with who is in camp as the team gets ready for its season opener Friday night. "We have 29...Published: Aug 16, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
FOOTBALL TAB - Southern Wayne: Saints' coaches excited with team's work ethic
There was no mistaking David Lee's tone after Southern Wayne held its third practice of the fall on Aug. 2. The second-year head coach was guarded and tentative when assessing what he saw on the practice field. What a difference...Published: Aug 16, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
FOOTBALL TAB - Eastern Wayne: Williams has some inexperienced players filling big voids
Eastern Wayne head coach Bubba Williams is notoriously tight-lipped about his team. Some years the tactic is simple preseason gamesmanship and others it is due to uncertainty within the Warriors' ranks. Put 2012 in the latter category. Williams and his...Published: Aug 16, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
FOOTBALL TAB -- Rosewood: Eagles solid on offense, rebuilding defense
Robert Britt has learned plenty about his football team this offseason and he's discovered that "the unknown" is causing him a few concerns. The Eagles lost seven starters defensively from last season and Britt is relying on a mix of...Published: Aug 16, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
FOOTBALL TAB -- Princeton: Minor brings "fresh" attitude to Bulldogs' program
A black metal lunch pail with spots of rust and worn-out clasps sits atop a shelf in the Princeton football fieldhouse. "Win Today" is written in white letters and underlined on the front. "Pride" emblazons the right side. Inside are...Published: Aug 16, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
FOOTBALL TAB -- North Lenoir: Sutton continues to build winning mentality in Wheat Swamp
Calvin Sutton is not trying to put together a football team, but is working on building a program instead. Sutton enters his fourth season as North Lenoir's head coach focused on developing a winning mentality with each of his players....Published: Aug 16, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
FOOTBALL TAB -- North Duplin: Rebels battle cry for 2012 is to "finish" games
Finish is the word that North Duplin has concluded each drill and practice with this summer. Finish is also something the Rebels failed to do with regularity in 2011. Four of North Duplin's five losses last season came by seven...Published: Aug 16, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
FOOTBALL TAB -- Jarrod James: Red-shirt freshman says 2012 all about UNC seniors
Jarrod James knows he cannot play for a national championship, a bowl game appearance or even an Atlantic Coast Conference title this season. He can play for something just as meaningful -- his teammates. A former Shrine Bowl selection as...Published: Aug 16, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
FOOTBALL TAB -- James Kenan: Avoiding injuries will determine Tigers' success
Could James Kenan fans finally see their football team dethrone county archrival Wallace-Rose Hill? Quite possibly. The Tigers return just 16 lettermen, including 12 starters, off last year's team that finished behind those pesky and talent-ladened Bulldogs in Tri-County 1-A...Published: Aug 16, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
FOOTBALL TAB -- Greene Central: Grantham says young Rams must mature quickly
A large portion of Greene Central's roster is composed of underclassmen. In fact, just five experienced players -- three on offense and two on defense -- return this season. There is plenty of exuberance and excitement in the rural Snow...Published: Aug 16, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
FOOTBALL TAB -- Goldsboro: Reid has the "big three" intangibles this fall
Depth, talent and athleticism are the big three for any high school football team in North Carolina. Coaches dream about having teams with those prized characteristics and have nightmares about opponents who can boast such attributes. Goldsboro High School head...Published: Aug 16, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
FOOTBALL TAB -- C.B. Aycock preview
Charles B. Aycock expects to feast on offense this season. The Golden Falcons have just enough chicken salad to cover all the bread. "We may not be big, but we've got some athletes that can play and we've got some...Published: Aug 16, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Herlihy's PK lifts Warriors in season opener
Eastern Wayne was backed into a corner, its knees wobbling and one blow away from hitting the canvas. The Warriors refused to go away and Joe Herlihy's penalty kick in stoppage time helped Eastern Wayne escape with a 4-3 victory...Published: Aug 16, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Local Preps Digest
Girls' tennis C.B. Aycock 6, Wilson Fike 3 * PIKEVILLE -- Charles B. Aycock won four out of six singles matches and defeated Wilson Fike 6-3 on Tuesday afternoon. Ashton Walker, Katie Gurley, Rachel Jackson and Casie Belom each recorded...Published: Aug 15, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Rosewood battles, takes down Midway at home
At times how a team wins can be just as important as the victory itself. Rosewood found out plenty about its character and will while grinding out a 25-15, 26-24, 17-25, 22-25, 15-10 win over visiting Midway on Tuesday evening....Published: Aug 15, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Lawson steps down
MOC Sports Information MOUNT OLIVE -- Citing family circumstances, Mike Lawson has stepped down as head men's lacrosse coach at Mount Olive College on Tuesday. Jeff Eisen, athletics director, said a nationwide search for a successor is underway. Assistant coach...Published: Aug 15, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Aycock falls to Wilson Hunt
PIKEVILLE -- Charles B. Aycock learned a valuable lesson in its first volleyball game of the season on Tuesday night. There is never a good time to let off of the gas pedal. The Golden Falcons dominated the first two...Published: Aug 15, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Local digest
Girls tennis C.B. Aycock 5, Greene Central 4 * PIKEVILLE -- Charles B. Aycock claimed the final doubles match of the night and broke a 4-4 tie en route to a season-opening win over Greene Central on Monday afternoon. Ashton...Published: Aug 14, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Monday, August 13, 2012
Elks Little League
The Elks Little League baseball team will celebrate its 40th anniversary of the club championship Aug. 25 at Lane Tree Golf Club. The event begins at 11 a.m. Most of the team members have been contacted except Charlie and Steve...Published: Aug 13, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Sunday, August 12, 2012
Local digest
Volleyball Grace-Sanford 3, Wayne Country Day 0 * Rachel Uzzell logged a double-double with 11 service aces and 13 assists in Wayne Country Day's season-opening 25-13, 25-9, 25-15 win over Grace Christian of Sanford on Thursday afternoon. Sarah Crooks provided...Published: Aug 12, 2012 1:52 AM Full Story
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
ECC coaches give league predicitions
Triton expects to take every opponent's best shot since it's won the last two Eastern Carolina 3-A Conference football championships. Cleveland can't run and hide, either. Coaches unanimously predicted the Rams to capture the 2012 title after third-year head coach...Published: Aug 8, 2012 1:49 PM Full Story
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Lane Tree LGA
Lane Tree LGA * Betty Jean Gurley earned game-of-the-week honors during play on the Lane Tree Golf Club links. Libby Newsome claimed low net with a 69, while Cathy Garris won low putts. Rhonda Williams captured low gross. Lou Ellen...Published: Aug 7, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Saturday, August 4, 2012
Goldsboro YMCA sprint triathlon results
1. Frank Fisher 1:29.00 2. Carl Bonner 1:31.17 3. Phillip Rowan 1:31.19 4. David Garrison 1:32.20 5. Bruce Richter 1:32.47 6. Kyle Pitchford 1:32.56 7. Jeremy Klinger 1:35.25 8. Bert Kelley 1:36.06 9. Paul Quinn 1:36.55 10. Jeffrey Dukay 1:38.14...Published: Aug 4, 2012 11:02 PM Full Story
Fisher wins Goldsbooro YMCA sprint triathlon
Sunny skies and warm temperatures greeted 62 competitors on Saturday morning at the 27th annual Goldsboro YMCA Sprint Triathlon held at Walnut Creek. The warm weather did not seem to slow down the athletes who took part in the half-mile...Published: Aug 4, 2012 11:02 PM Full Story
Friday, August 3, 2012
Eagles' fine-tune offensive package
Rosewood hit the practice field during the first week with one thing in mind. The Eagles want to get better every single day. "We have a good group of guys and that has led to some quality early practices," Rosewood...Published: Aug 3, 2012 1:49 PM Full Story
Minor learning personnel at Princeton
PRINCETON -- Derrick Minor is adjusting quickly. The first-year head varsity football coach at Princeton High School is learning players' names and fitting his assistant coaches into specific niches as the Bulldawgs make their way through the first few practices...Published: Aug 3, 2012 1:49 PM Full Story
Young, athletic Warriors in camp
Youth abounds in the Eastern Wayne football camp. Again. A majority of freshmen and sophomores seem to be challenging the returning veterans, what few there are, for possible starting roles when the Warriors scrimmage later next week. "Our freshmen and...Published: Aug 3, 2012 1:49 PM Full Story
Thursday, August 2, 2012
Small numbers, but solid work ethic in Seven Springs
SEVEN SPRINGS -- Spring Creek football hit the field this week with a few less bodies than expected. Head coach Aaron Sanders hopes the Gators hard work in the offseason and their dedication to growing the program can overcome the...Published: Aug 2, 2012 1:49 PM Full Story
Southern Wayne newcomers impress Lee
DUDLEY -- There was no shortage of intensity at Southern Wayne High School when the football team hit the field on this week. Second-year head coach David Lee would not want it any other way. "Our guys seem like they...Published: Aug 2, 2012 1:49 PM Full Story
Local opinion: Sometimes you have to wait for the rest of the story
The anonymous tip called in to the News-Argus sports department has somehow leaked out into the county. And boy, it has created quite a stir. Some callers have phoned us wanting to know why the "rumor" hasn't been put in...Published: Aug 2, 2012 1:49 PM Full Story
Griffith joins MOC men's basketball staff
MOC Sports Information MOUNT OLIVE -- Justin Griffith has been named as an assistant coach for the Mount Olive College men's basketball team, it was announced by Trojan head coach Joey Higginbotham. Griffith will also serve as head coach of...Published: Aug 2, 2012 1:49 PM Full Story
Carter Capps thrilled to be in Seattle Mariners uniform
SEATTLE -- The stadium was a lot bigger, the lights a bit brighter and the grass a little greener, but at the end of the day it was just another baseball game to Carter Capps. Capps experienced his first game...Published: Aug 2, 2012 1:49 PM Full Story
Wednesday, August 1, 2012
Lane Tree Golf
Lane Tree LGA * Libby Newsome emerged the game-of-the-week winner during play on the Lane Tree Golf Club links. Teresa Shearin won low net and low gross, while Linda Watson claimed low putts. Walnut Creek LGA * Jewel Ivey captured...Published: Aug 1, 2012 1:49 PM Full Story
Stevens: Loyalty, trust, honor, respect are missing in coaching ranks
Loyalty, trust, honor and respect are just a few of the characteristics former Penn State head football coach Joe Paterno worked to instill into his players for more than six decades as a member of the Nittany Lions' coaching staff....Published: Aug 1, 2012 1:49 PM Full Story
Capps gets called up to Seattle
By ANDREW STEVENS News-Argus Sports Writer SEATTLE -- Carter Capps doesn't have to dream anymore. He is living the dream. Capps, the former Mount Olive College and North Lenoir High School standout, was promoted from Triple-A Tacoma to the...Published: Aug 1, 2012 1:49 PM Full Story
Cougars getting adjusted to new coaches
The first two days of practice at Goldsboro High have included fine-tuning some things learned during the offseason, but the players are also learning a few new faces. The Cougars' coaching staff has changed. Fifth-year head coach Eric Reid has...Published: Aug 1, 2012 1:49 PM Full Story
Pinkowski: Seniors need to lead team
PIKEVILLE -- There have been some familiar faces around Charles B. Aycock's first two football practices and one emotion that has been missing the past two seasons -- urgency. The Golden Falcons return 19 seniors and have had a total...Published: Aug 1, 2012 1:49 PM Full Story