Sunday, September 30, 2012
Local Preps Digest
Boys' soccer Wayne Christian 6, Lee Christian 1 * Wayne Christian overcame an ealry one goal deficit and rolled to a 6-1 win over Lee Christian on Friday night. Chris Easom led the Wayne Christian attack with two goals and...Published: Sep 30, 2012 1:50 AM Full Story
Trojans earn wins in volleyball and soccer
MOC SPORTS INFORMATION MOUNT OLIVE -- Sarah Robertson recorded her career-high 23rd kill on match point as Mount Olive rallied for a 22-25, 25-17, 26-28, 25-23, 15-11 over Lees-McRae in Conference Carolinas women's volleyball Saturday at Kornegay Arena. Robertson also...Published: Sep 30, 2012 1:50 AM Full Story
Tarboro-Greene Central box
Tarboro 14 13 14 7 -- 48 Greene Central 0 8 0 8 -- 16 Second quarter GC -- K. Braswell 15 run (run good) Fourth quarter GC -- Mitchell 19 pass from Batchelor (run good) INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING --...Published: Sep 30, 2012 1:50 AM Full Story
C.B. Aycock loses heartbreaker in overtime
PIKEVILLE -- Charles B. Aycock had everything going in its favor before a sellout homecoming crowd Friday evening. Until the final play of regulation. South Johnston tallied a touchdown, subsequent two-point conversion and eventually claimed a 37-30, overtime victory over...Published: Sep 30, 2012 1:50 AM Full Story
South Johnston-C.B. Aycock box
S. Johnston 7 7 8 8 7 -- 37 C.B. Aycock 16 6 0 8 0 -- 30 First quarter CBA -- Clark 14 run (Snowden run); 7:55 CBA -- Hooks 25 run (Garris pass from Snowden); 2:40 SJ --...Published: Sep 30, 2012 1:50 AM Full Story
Southern Wayne-Cleveland box
Southern Wayne 0 12 7 7 -- 26 Cleveland 21 19 7 6 -- 53 Second quarter SW -- Matthews 61 run (kick failed) SW -- Holland 11 pass from Hollingsworth (run failed) Third quarter SW -- Fields 17 pass...Published: Sep 30, 2012 1:50 AM Full Story
Dogs blank Gators
SEVEN SPRINGS -- Friday night marked the annual homecoming celebration at Spring Creek High School. Princeton did all of the celebrating on the football field. Johnny Frazier rushed for 139 yards and two touchdowns and the Bulldogs earned a 39-0...Published: Sep 30, 2012 1:50 AM Full Story
Princeton-Spring Creek box
Princeton 0 20 12 7 -- 39 Spring Creek 0 0 0 0 -- 0 Second quarter P -- Wooten 15 run (Woodard kick); 10:34 P -- McDougald 9 pass from Wooten (kick failed); 2:23 P -- Frazier 7 run...Published: Sep 30, 2012 1:50 AM Full Story
Prep football roundup
* WARSAW -- James Kenan kept to its winning ways in a 40-20 win over Tri-County Athletic Conference rival Pender on Friday night. Dominque Barnes got the Tigers on the board with a one-yard run in the first quarter. James...Published: Sep 30, 2012 1:50 AM Full Story
Pender-James Kenan box
Pender 0 14 0 6 -- 20 James Kenan 7 20 7 6 -- 40 First quarter JK -- Barnes 1 run (Hernandez kick) Second quarter JK -- Sutton 30 run (pass failed) JK -- Sutton 76 kickoff return (Hernandez...Published: Sep 30, 2012 1:50 AM Full Story
Murphy tosses six touchdown passes
For years Julius Murphy has dreamed of having the type of game that causes quarterbacks to be remembered forever. Murphy doesn't have to dream anymore. The senior signal-caller completed 15 of 19 passes for a career-high 271 yards and six...Published: Sep 30, 2012 1:50 AM Full Story
North Duplin-Goldsboro box
North Duplin 6 6 0 6 -- 18 Goldsboro 12 23 0 6 -- 41 First quarter GHS -- Clyde 9 pass from Murphy (McCoy kick failed); 10:27 ND -- Royal 24 run (James kick failed); 7:22 GHS -- Baker...Published: Sep 30, 2012 1:50 AM Full Story
NC prep football scores
Albemarle 76, South Davidson 0 Alexander Central 27, Hickory 12 Alleghany County 28, East Wilkes 15 Apex 27, Raleigh Athens Drive 24 Asheville Roberson 56, North Buncombe 9 Ayden-Grifton 55, Rosewood 13 Belmont South Point 30, Gastonia Ashbrook 13 Black...Published: Sep 30, 2012 1:50 AM Full Story
New volleyball club to unveil its plans at informational meeting
There's a new Junior Olympic volleyball organization bumping, setting and spiking its way into Wayne County and surrounding areas. The Eastern Elite Volleyball Club (EEVC) will serve up its inaugural season this winter, and is holding a free informational open...Published: Sep 30, 2012 1:50 AM Full Story
Ayden-Grifton-Rosewood box
Ayden-Grifton 14 13 21 7 -- 55 Rosewood 7 0 6 0 -- 13 First quarter R -- Davis 80 run (Kornegay kick); 7:29 Third quarter R -- Davis 84 kickoff return (kick failed); 2:13 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING -- Rosewood...Published: Sep 30, 2012 1:50 AM Full Story
Friday, September 28, 2012
Aycock dumps S. Johnston in pivotal ECC match
PIKEVILLE -- After dropping the opening set and desperately needing a win, Charles B. Aycock easily could have folded. The Golden Falcons rallied behind solid efforts from Courtney Warner and Meredith Burroughs and earned a 21-25, 25-18, 25-16, 25-19 victory...Published: Sep 28, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Smith, Brantham comprise Class of 2012 for Rosewood Hall of Fame
The former voice of the Eagles and a decorated women's tennis player comprise the 2012 class of the Rosewood High School Athletics Hall of Fame. Steve Smith and Kayce Brantham will be inducted during halftime of tonight's Carolina 1-A Conference...Published: Sep 28, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Rebels' ground game presents challenge to Cougars' defense
North Duplin knows it has unfinished business, while No. 10-ranked Goldsboro has visions of departing unbeaten in Carolina 1-A Conference play this season. The teams meet tonight at Cougar Stadium at 7:30 p.m. in the league opener for both teams....Published: Sep 28, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Rosewood boys, girls take XC meet at Princeton
PRINCETON -- Three points separated three teams during the third Carolina 1-A Conference boys' cross country meet contested at Princeton High School. Rosewood defeated Spring Creek 46-49, and Goldsboro finished third with 50 points. The Bulldogs collected 84 points, followed...Published: Sep 28, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Eastern Wayne drops ECC affair on the road
FOUR OAKS -- Eastern Wayne grabbed the early lead, but South Johnston rallied for a 3-1 victory in Eastern Carolina 3-A Conference play. Victor Kokiko notched the Warriors' goal off Joe Herlihy's assist. The Warriors play host to Cleveland on...Published: Sep 28, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
North Lenoir stumbles against Cleveland
Justin Shimer tallied North Lenoir's lone goal in a 3-1 loss to Eastern Carolina 3-A Conference leader Cleveland. Oscar Avila assisted on the goal. Caleb Baird recorded nine saves between the pipes. North Lenoir (4-8-2 overall, 2-4-1 ECC) entertains Charles...Published: Sep 28, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Eagles dominate Neuse Charter
Rosewood received goals from five different scorers in a 9-0 rout of Neuse Charter on Thursday night at Branch Pope Field. Marquail Almontser and Corey Lynn each scored twice for the Eagles. Hunter Hinson, Dee Mabry, Jordan Price and Reed...Published: Sep 28, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Lopez tallies lone goal in Gators' road win
TARBORO -- Spring Creek survived for a 1-0 win on Thursday night at Tarboro. Brayan Lopez scored the game's only goal off an assist from Otto Binar in the 60th minute. Victor Ortiz and Govani Avila combined for the shutout...Published: Sep 28, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Bulldogs take out Gators in straight sets
PRINCETON -- Princeton knocked off Spring Creek 25-21, 25-17, 25-19 on Thursday evening. Jenna Woodard finished with 13 digs for the Bulldogs. Taylor Carroll added seven digs, four kills and three aces. Kasey Edwards had seven kills and Amber Hill...Published: Sep 28, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
North Duplin sweeps Goldsboro
CALYPSO -- North Duplin needed just three sets to defeat Goldsboro 26-24, 25-19, 25-23 on Thursday evening. The Rebels play host to Princeton on Tuesday while the Cougars (2-13 overall, 0-5 CC) travel to Rosewood....Published: Sep 28, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Ayden-Grifton stuns Rosewood in 5 sets
AYDEN -- Rosewood came up short in a 25-15, 19-25, 8-25, 27-25, 15-12 loss on Thursday night at Carolina 1-A Conference foe Ayden-Grifton. Scout Anderson handed out 13 assists for the Eagles. Ellen Morgan contributed nine kills and three aces....Published: Sep 28, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Chargers snap skid in CPIC volleyball action
WILSON -- Wayne Country Day earned its first Coastal Plains Independent 1-A Conference win of the season with a 25-12, 25-14, 25-16 victory Thursday night at Greenfield. Jessica Zhou distributed 14 assists to go with six aces and five kills....Published: Sep 28, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
WCDS netters easily beat Trinity-Raleigh
Wayne Country Day cruised past Trinity of Raleigh 8-1 on Thursday afternoon Wayne Community College. Gianna Democko, Sarah Best, Mollie Catherine McDonald, Abbey Pope and Anna Allen each contributed a singles victory. The teams of Democko-Margaux Pope, Best-Abbey Pope and...Published: Sep 28, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Southern Wayne rolls over South Johnston in tennis
DUDLEY -- Southern Wayne turned back Eastern Carolina 3-A Conference foe South Johnston 8-1 on Thursday afternoon. Hope Jones, Taylor Davis, Mollieanne Kennedy, Hope Rose, Claire Kennedy and Cierra Moody each recorded a victory in singles play for the Saints....Published: Sep 28, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Goldsboro tops Spring Creek on Carolina 1-A tennis scene
Goldsboro defeated Spring Creek 7-2 on Thursday afternoon to stay in first place in the Carolina 1-A Conference. Cassidy Morris, Davis Houtzer, Sydney Cox and Cayce Hoggard each recorded a singles victory for the Cougars. The tandems of Jessica Calvert-Morris,...Published: Sep 28, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
JV football: Rams edge Saints
DUDLEY -- Cleveland slipped past Southern Wayne 30-28 on Thursday night. Xavier Pearsall scored on a 65-yard rushing touchdown for the Saints. Shamar Faison added rushing touchdowns of 45 and 20 yards. Tyiarre Allen scored on the ground from...Published: Sep 28, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Preps digest: JV, middle school roundup
JV sports * Volleyball: Rosewood d. Ayden-Grifton 25-20, 25-8 -- Kayla Hardee led the Eagles (15-2 overall, 5-1 CC) with eight assists. Callie Thornton added six kills. Jordan Martens had seven assists. * Volleyball: Wayne Country Day d. Greenfield...Published: Sep 28, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
E. Wayne nets share of first ECC girls' tennis crown since 2010
PIKEVILLE -- Eastern Wayne's convincing victory over archrival Charles B. Aycock led to a reward Thursday afternoon. The Warriors clinched at least a share of the Eastern Carolina 3-A Conference regular-season dual-team women's championship with an 8-1 conquest of the...Published: Sep 28, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
E. Wayne-C.B. Aycock tennis box
Eastern Wayne 8 C.B. Aycock 1 Singles: No. 1 Ashton Walker (CBA) d. Savannah Sutton 6-1, 6-1; No. 2 Faith Sutton (EW) d. Katie Gurley 6-2, 6-3; No. 3 Grace Delbridge (EW) d. Rachel Jackson 6-2, 6-1; No. 4 Blake...Published: Sep 28, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Thursday, September 27, 2012
E. Wayne alum Tony Davis gets nod for Pfeiffer Athletics Hall of Fame
His parents and friends found their seats, and cheered loudly once the Pfeiffer College men's basketball team ran onto the court at Merner Gymnasium. Tony Davis beamed with pride. But the highly-recruited prep star's elation of his first-ever collegiate game...Published: Sep 27, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Preps digest: JV, middle school, youth sports
JV sports * North Duplin d. Spring Creek 25-21, 25-20 -- Stormy Westbrook recorded two aces and five kills in the Gators' loss. Lexie Reyes added two assists and one kill. Alisha Gordon contributed two aces and one kill....Published: Sep 27, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Rosewood shuts out Princeton, 1-0
You can always expect the unexpected when archrivals Rosewood and Princeton duel in any sport. Wednesday's clash on the soccer pitch was no exception. The Eagles caught a lucky break in the ninth minute and triumphed 1-0 over the Bulldogs...Published: Sep 27, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Spring Creek sweeps North Duplin in volleyball
CALYPSO -- Sarah Ford recorded five assists and four kills during Spring Creek's straight-set sweep of North Duplin during their Carolina 1-A Conference match Tuesday. Olivia Martinez supplied two aces, three kills and one block. Sydney Ocker (two aces, one...Published: Sep 27, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Aycock tennis team blitzes Cleveland, 9-0
PIKEVILLE -- Charles B. Aycock posted shutouts on four of six singles courts and proceeded to dismantle Cleveland, 9-0, in Eastern Carolina 3-A Conference play. Ashton Walker, Kimber Pender, Casie Belom and Cassidy Coerver each prevailed 6-0, 6-0. Second-seeded Katie...Published: Sep 27, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Epiphany takes cross country meet at Waynesborough Park
Epiphany continued to dominate the cross country scene among N.C. Independent Schools Athletic Association teams at Waynesborough Park on Tuesday afternoon. Falcons standout McKinley Gray won the boys race in 17 minutes and 33 seconds and propelled the team to...Published: Sep 27, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Binar scores four goals in Gators' victory
Spring Creek began defense of its Carolina 1-A Conference title with a 6-0 victory over Goldsboro on Wednesday night. Otto Binar paced the Gators with four goals and one assist. Brayan Lopez finished with one goal and an assist in...Published: Sep 27, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Aycock, Triton play to 2-2 draw
PIKEVILLE -- Charles B. Aycock held off a late Triton rally and scored a 2-2 draw Wednesday night at Hardy Talton Stadium. Juan Pina and Collin Zacharzuk each scored a goal for the Golden Falcons. C.B. Aycock (4-4-3 overall, 3-3-1...Published: Sep 27, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Walnut Creek Ladies Golf news
Jewel Ivey emerged the low gross winner during first flight play on the Walnut Creek Country Club links. Hiromi Sueki and Evelyn Rose claimed low net and low putts, respectively. Linda Cannon seized low gross in second flight. Pete Reaves...Published: Sep 27, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Saints defeat Beddingfield in golf
DUDLEY -- Southern Wayne picked up its second golf victory of the season by defeating Wilson Beddingfield at Southern Wayne Country Club on Wednesday afternoon. Macie Weeks led the Saints with a round of 49. Aubrey Sasser fired a 52...Published: Sep 27, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Aycock's Alexander emerges victorious on Warriors' home course
Cleveland may be on its way out of the Eastern Carolina 3-A Conference, but it is making its presence felt before it goes. The Rams claimed the boys' portion of a three-team, Eastern Carolina 3-A Conference meet and finished second...Published: Sep 27, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
ECC XC results at So. Wayne
DUDLEY -- Results from a four-team, Eastern Carolina 3-A Conference boys' and girls' cross country meet at Southern Wayne on Wednesday: BOYS Team scores Triton 28 South Johnston 31 North Lenoir 67 Southern Wayne 150 Top 10 individuals 1. Seth...Published: Sep 27, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
ECC XC results at E. Wayne
Results from a three-team, Eastern Carolina 3-A Conference boys' and girls' cross country meet contested Wednesday afternoon at Eastern Wayne: BOYS Team scores Cleveland 34 C.B. Aycock 37 Eastern Wayne 52 Top 10 individuals 1. Marvin Alexander, CBA 19:22 2....Published: Sep 27, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Visiting teams dominate ECC meet in Dudley
DUDLEY -- Triton got the best of the four Eastern Carolina 3-A Conference teams at Southern Wayne's first home cross country meet of the season Wednesday afternoon. On the boys' side the Hawks edged South Johnston by three points 28-31....Published: Sep 27, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Preps digest: JV roundup
JV sports * Boys' soccer: Wayne Country Day 2, Epiphany 2 -- Hayes Gerrard and John Thompson each scored for Wayne Country Day as the Chargers rallied from a two-goal deficit to tie the game. Noah Adkins and Gerrard...Published: Sep 26, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Princeton sweeps Rosewood in volleyball
PRINCETON -- That six-game skid is a distant memory. The Princeton High volleyball team is right where it wants to be with three weeks left in regular-season play. Kasey Edwards led a balanced offensive attack with 10 kills and the...Published: Sep 26, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Spring Creek, Princeton each need to win Carolina 1-A opener
Spring Creek and Princeton each need a win, and someone is going to get it when the football rivals open Carolina 1-A Conference play Friday evening. Entering the seventh week, the Bulldogs have fashioned a 1-4 non-conference record that has...Published: Sep 26, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Kinston boots Greene Central in EPC soccer action
SNOW HILL -- Eustachio Rubio scored Greene Central's lone goal in a 3-1 loss to Kinston on Tuesday evening. The Rams (4-4-2 overall, 3-3-1 EPC) visit Wilson Beddingfield on Oct. 1....Published: Sep 26, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Goldsboro falls to Ayden-Grifton in four sets
Goldsboro claimed the opening set, but could not maintain its momentum in a 19-25, 25-9, 25-16, 25-17 loss to visiting Ayden-Grifton on Tuesday. Brandy Johnson finished with 12 kills and two blocks for the Cougars. Bailee Ellis provided 10 assists...Published: Sep 26, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Hawks stop Golden Falcons in ECC volleyball action
La GRANGE -- North Lenoir defeated Charles B. Aycock 25-22, 28-26, 25-14 in Eastern Carolina 3-A Conference play on Tuesday evening. Meredith Burroughs and Madison Mercer each contributed five kills for the Golden Falcons. Aycock (6-7 overall, 4-4 ECC) plays...Published: Sep 26, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Chargers drop non-league road match in volleyball
GREENVILLE -- Wayne Country Day endured a 25-14, 25-19, 25-18 loss on Tuesday evening at Pope John Paul. Sarah Crooks paced the Chargers with eight kills, six digs and two aces. Bailee Creger supplied six kills and three aces. Hannah...Published: Sep 26, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Greenfield stops Wayne Country Day in tennis
WILSON -- Wayne Country Day came up short in a 6-3 loss on Tuesday at Coastal Plains Independent 1-A Conference opponent Greenfield. Gianna Democko and Sarah Best each collected a singles victory for the Chargers. The team of Democko-Margaux Pope...Published: Sep 26, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Eastern Wayne carves out ECC win over Saints
Eastern Wayne turned back Eastern Carolina 3-A Conference foe Southern Wayne 8-1 on Tuesday afternoon in New Hope. Savannah Sutton, Faith Sutton, Grace Delbridge, Blake Govan and Cameron Dove combined to sweep the singles matches. The tandems of Delbridge-Govan...Published: Sep 26, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Epiphany shuts out WCDS on soccer pitch
Epiphany did what any good team would do with an early lead. The Falcons packed in the defense and made it hold up. The result was a 4-0 win over Wayne Country Day on Tuesday afternoon. "We got behind and...Published: Sep 26, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Healthy Mundle making impact for CBA
After sitting out his junior year and with just one season left to catch the eye of college recruiters, it would have been easy for AJ Mundle to begin thinking about himself. Mundle gave up on easy a long time...Published: Sep 26, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Preps digest: JV, middle school roundup
JV sports * Volleyball: Rosewood d. Spring Creek 25-14, 25-12 -- Ayana Potter led the Rosewood attack with four kills. Callie Thornton and Ashley Thornton each finished with four aces. Rosewood improved to 14-1 overall. Middle schools * Volleyball:...Published: Sep 25, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Hawks, Warriors stage high-scoring affair
After allowing two goals in 19 minutes on Monday night North Lenoir settled down and played its game. Eastern Wayne had difficulty just getting settled. The Hawks scored four unanswered goals before halftime and picked up a 7-3 Eastern Carolina...Published: Sep 25, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Rosewood spikes Spring Creek in Carolina 1-A volleyball action
SEVEN SPRINGS -- Rosewood got off to a good start and held off Carolina 1-A Conference rival Spring Creek 25-16, 14-25, 25-16, 25-15 on Monday night. Scout Anderson led the Eagles with 10 assists. Crystal Allen and Ellen Morgan each...Published: Sep 25, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Rosewood doubles up Goldsboro, 4-2
Rosewood outlasted Goldsboro for a 4-2 win on Monday night. Jyonte Raynor scored two goals and had an assist. Thanh Truong and Zach Syverson tallied one goal apiece. Trong and Marquail Almontser each provided an assist. Damon Pate finished with...Published: Sep 25, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Princeton, Ayden-Grifton battle to 3-3 draw
PRINCETON -- Despite playing for 90 minutes Princeton and Ayden-Grifton settled for a 3-3 draw Monday night. Lane Dougherty, Zeke Whitley and Vicente Mendez each scored a goal for the Bulldogs. Josh Boykin tallied one assist. Will Toler made 16...Published: Sep 25, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Simmons claims medalist honors at Keith Hills CC
BUIES CREEK -- Tara Simmons claimed medalist honors with an even-par 36 and Charles B. Aycock won a five-team, Eastern Carolina 3-A Conference meet at Keith Hills Country Club on Monday afternoon. Madison Aycock fired a 50, while teammates Kristen...Published: Sep 25, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Spring Creek nets victory over Rosewood
SEVEN SPRINGS -- Spring Creek claimed five points during singles play and rolled past Carolina 1-A Conference foe Rosewood 8-1 on Monday night. Emily Daniel, Anna Haggerty, Daysi Ramirez, Tara Davis and Casie Alphin each prevailed for the Gators in...Published: Sep 25, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Saints ground Golden Falcons, 3-2
Messenger Sports Writer DUDLEY -- Southern Wayne learned a lesson in perseverance on Monday night. The Saints played most of the second half with just 10 players on the field and still managed to rally past Eastern Carolina 3-A Conference...Published: Sep 25, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Monday, September 24, 2012
Lane Tree LGA news
Novella Zambelli claimed game-of-the-week honors during play on the Lane Tree Golf Club links. Cathy Garris captured low gross and low net, while Debby Edgerton seized low putts....Published: Sep 24, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Greene Central, Greenfield duel to 2-2 draw
WILSON -- Alexis Infante tallied both goals in Greene Central's 2-2, non-conference draw against independent schools power Greenfield. Hugo Sanchez had an assist for the Rams. Keeper Leo Martinez recorded eight saves in goal. Greene Central (3-3-2 overall) entertains...Published: Sep 24, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Wayne Christian's Jones wins Pirate XC Invitational
Enter story here...GREENVILLE -- Wayne Christian's Connor Jones easily claimed the 2012 Pirate Cross Country Invitational boys' crown Saturday morning. Jones ran the 3.1-mile course in 17 minutes, 6 seconds -- 18 seconds faster than runner-up McKinley Gray. Wayne Christian's...Published: Sep 24, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Neuse River Youth Football League results
Neuse River Football League 8-Under * Mount Olive 34, Grantham 7 -- TQ Butler and Deonta Wright rushed for two touchdowns apiece in the Hurricanes' win. Nadavion Pemberton added a touchdown. Butler led the defense with six tackles. The...Published: Sep 24, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Prep football notebook: Aycock finds the 'man in the middle'
PIKEVILLE -- With Charles B. Aycock's offense needing a spark in the second half against North Lenoir on Friday night, tight end AJ Mundle delivered just what the Golden Falcons needed. Mundle caught a pair of touchdown passes from...Published: Sep 24, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
McNeill dismisses Arrington
ECU Sports Information GREENVILLE -- East Carolina senior wide receiver Dayon Arrington has been dismissed from the Pirate football program after an early Sunday morning arrest that followed prior team rule violations according to an announcement from head football coach...Published: Sep 24, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Saturday, September 22, 2012
WCDS dispatches Pope John Paul, 4-1
John Thompson notched his first-ever varsity goal and Wayne Country Day dispatched Pope John Paul, 4-1, on Friday afternoon. Ramel Carpenter put the Chargers ahead 1-0 in the second minute. Senior Cody Neal followed with a goal off Carpetner's assist...Published: Sep 22, 2012 11:22 PM Full Story
Wayne Country Day nets non-league road win
WILMINGTON -- Wayne Country Day swept the singles and doubles, and handed Coastal Christian a 9-0, non-conference loss Friday afternoon. Gianna Democko, Sarah Best, Mollie Catherine McDonald, Meredith Roethling, Abbey Pope and Margaux Pope each posted a straight-set singles victory....Published: Sep 22, 2012 11:22 PM Full Story
Wayne Christian drops 5-set affair to Community Christian
Katie Caviness pounded out a team-high 12 kills in Wayne Christian's 18-25, 25-16, 12-25, 25-20, 11-15 loss to Community Christian inside Clifford Gymnatorium on Friday evening. Caviness served four aces and collected four digs for the Eagles, who dropped to...Published: Sep 22, 2012 11:22 PM Full Story
Cyclones edge Eagles in CCC soccer battle
An offsides call negated a possible game-tying scoring chance, and Community Christian nipped Wayne Christian, 3-2, on the Carolina Christian 1-A Conference scene Friday. Matt Jackson's header off Chris Easom's assist knotted the contest at 1-all in the opening half....Published: Sep 22, 2012 11:22 PM Full Story
Triton shuts out Southern Wayne
DUDLEY -- Southern Wayne knew it would take a near-perfect effort on Friday night to drop Triton from the ranks of the unbeaten. The Saints appeared to be on the upset trail early, but faltered in the second half as...Published: Sep 22, 2012 11:22 PM Full Story
Triton-Southern Wayne box
Triton 0 0 14 7 -- 21 Southern Wayne 0 0 0 0 -- 0 Third quarter T -- M. McBryde 30 run (Hernandez kick), 5:44 T -- McLean 54 run (Hernandez kick), 2:40 Fourth quarter T -- Milton 20...Published: Sep 22, 2012 11:22 PM Full Story
Spring Creek-Dixon box
Spring Creek 7 0 0 0 -- 7 Dixon 7 0 20 6 -- 33 First quarter SC -- Faison 10 run (Russo kick) INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING -- Spring Creek -- DeVante Faison 17-43, TD; Anthony Russo 6-13; Jesus Briones...Published: Sep 22, 2012 11:22 PM Full Story
Dixon offense heats up in second half against Gators
HOLLY RIDGE -- Spring Creek played an even first half with rival Dixon on Friday night. The Bulldogs got the better of the Gators in the second half and walked off with a 33-7 victory. "I thought we played as...Published: Sep 22, 2012 11:22 PM Full Story
Princeton, SWE play to 0-0 tie
PINETOPS -- Jose Morales notched 15 saves and Princeton battled to a scoreless draw against SouthWest Edgecombe. The Bulldogs entertain Ayden-Grifton in the Carolina 1-A Conference opener for both teams Monday....Published: Sep 22, 2012 11:22 PM Full Story
Snowden's 2-point conversion lifts CBA in overtime
PIKEVILLE -- Quarterback Austin Snowden is listed on Charles B. Aycock's roster at 5-foot-10, 170 pounds. What the roster does not say is Snowden has magic in his legs. Snowden scooped up a low snap on an extra point and...Published: Sep 22, 2012 11:22 PM Full Story
North Lenoir-C.B. Aycock box
North Lenoir 10 7 3 0 6 -- 26 C.B. Aycock 6 0 6 8 8 -- 28 First quarter NL -- Holloway 1 run (Baird kick), 7:09 NL -- Baird 39 FG, 3:10 CBA -- Snowden 7 run (Harrison...Published: Sep 22, 2012 11:22 PM Full Story
North Duplin-Lejeune box
North Duplin 13 8 7 14 -- 42 Lejeune 6 15 6 8 -- 35 First quarter ND -- Royal 29 run (Jaimes kick) ND -- Royal 83 kick return (kick failed) Second quarter ND -- Royal 7 run (Goodman...Published: Sep 22, 2012 11:22 PM Full Story
Rebels rally late, down Lejeune 42-35
JACKSONVILLE -- North Duplin overcame a fourth-quarter deficit and rallied past Lejeune 42-35 on Friday night. With his team down 35-28 and just eight minutes left in the game, Rebels' quarterback Tyler Royal broke free for a game-tying 43-yard touchdown...Published: Sep 22, 2012 11:22 PM Full Story
North Duplin slips past Ayden-Grifton in tennis
MOUNT OLIVE -- North Duplin's third-seeded tandem of Casey Thornton-Hannah Smith triumphed in tiebreaker and helped cap a come-from-behind, 5-4 win over Carolina 1-A Conference foe Ayden-Grifton at the John Neal Walker Tennis Complex. The Rebels trailed the Chargers 4-2...Published: Sep 22, 2012 11:22 PM Full Story
Friday's NC prep football scores
Albemarle 27, West Montgomery 10 Alexander Central 28, Newton Foard 14 Alleghany County 28, East Bend Forbush 7 Anson County 27, East Columbus 20 Apex Middle Creek 31, Cary 24 Arden Christ School 10, Concord First Assembly 0 Asheville 34,...Published: Sep 22, 2012 11:22 PM Full Story
Bernsdorf posts six saves in MOC's double-OT scoreless draw
MOUNT OLIVE -- Mount Olive College freshman keeper Nick Bernsdorf recorded his second consecutive shutout in the net, and helped preserve a 0-0, double-overtime draw against Erskine (S.C.) College on Saturday evening. Bernsdorf notched six saves for the Trojans...Published: Sep 22, 2012 11:22 PM Full Story
James Kenan stays unbeaten in Tri-County 1-A play
NEWTON GROVE -- No. 2-ranked James Kenan used stout defense and a big-play passing game to take down Tri-County 1-A Conference rival Hobbton 28-0 on Friday night. The Tigers scored one touchdown in each quarter. Quarterback Dominique Barnes was perfect...Published: Sep 22, 2012 11:22 PM Full Story
James Kenan-Hobbton box
James Kenan 7 7 7 7 -- 28 Hobbton 0 0 0 0 -- 0 First quarter JK -- Sutton 64 pass from Barnes (Hernandez kick) Second quarter JK -- Sutton 40 pass from Barnes (Hernandez kick) Third quarter JK...Published: Sep 22, 2012 11:22 PM Full Story
Goldsboro-Red Springs box
Red Springs 0 7 0 0 -- 7 Goldsboro 0 13 14 7 -- 34 Second quarter G -- Malette 8 run (McCoy kick), 7:04 RS -- Brown 20 pass from Greene (Bannick kick), 0:45.9 G -- Alston 75 pass...Published: Sep 22, 2012 11:22 PM Full Story
Goldsboro defense shuts down No. 10-ranked Red Springs
Memories leave a lasting effect, especially when the opposing team prevails on a last-second field goal. Goldsboro didn't forget that loss to Red Springs a year ago. And the Cougars exacted revenge in dominating fashion at Cougar Stadium on Friday...Published: Sep 22, 2012 11:22 PM Full Story
North Pitt beats EPC rival Greene Central
BETHEL -- North Pitt jumped out to a 28-6 halftime lead and never looked back in a 42-20 win over Eastern Plains 2-A Conference rival Greene Central on Friday night. Kurtis Braswell and Austin Batchelor each provided a rushing touchdown...Published: Sep 22, 2012 11:22 PM Full Story
Jones hits good shot, but sails high over the pin
Mike Jones took a couple of practice swings. He walked to the golf cart, pulled out a hybrid club and waited for the group ahead of him to finish on No. 9. A few seconds later, Jones took a another...Published: Sep 22, 2012 11:22 PM Full Story
Cleveland shuts out Eastern Wayne
CLAYTON -- Cleveland had all the fun on Friday night en route to a 69-0 win over Eastern Wayne on the Eastern Carolina 3-A Conference football scene. The Rams rolled to 55 points in the first half and tallied 558...Published: Sep 22, 2012 11:22 PM Full Story
Cleveland-Eastern Wayne box
Eastern Wayne 0 0 0 0 -- 0 Cleveland 27 28 7 7 -- 69 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING -- Eastern Wayne -- Craig Smith 2-5; Chris Allen 4-5; Dayshawn Pridgen 1-0; Lavoris Vick 6-(minus 3); Mitch Pike 3-(minus 8). PASSING...Published: Sep 22, 2012 11:22 PM Full Story
Friday, September 21, 2012
Spring Creek avenges loss to county foe
SEVEN SPRINGS -- Spring Creek recorded just one shot on goal in the second half on Thursday evening. It proved to be a big one. Otto Binar scored the go-ahead goal in stoppage time and the Gators slipped past Southern...Published: Sep 21, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Rosewood sweeps N. Duplin
Rosewood picked the perfect time to shake off its recent serving woes. The Eagles reeled off 22 aces during the fifth installment of their "Serving Up a Cure" series with Carolina 1-A Conference foe North Duplin. Junior Ellen Morgan delivered...Published: Sep 21, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
County foes go scoreless until last 10 minutes
PIKEVILLE -- For 70 minutes Rosewood and Charles B. Aycock played tactical, defensive, boring soccer. The final 10 minutes proved to be a free-for-all. C.B. Aycock scored two late goals and held off Rosewood 2-1 on Thursday night at Hardy...Published: Sep 21, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Oakwood spikers defeat Wayne Country Day
Wayne Country Day endured a 25-21, 25-11, 25-11 loss to Coastal Plains Independent 1-A Conference foe Oakwood on Thursday. Rachel Uzzell distributed nine assists for the Chargers. Sarah Crooks provided seven digs. Hannah Pearson contributed eight kills and Jessica Zhou...Published: Sep 21, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Triton sweeps regular-season series from CBA
PIKEVILLE -- Charles B. Aycock fell to Eastern Carolina 3-A Conference foe Triton 27-25, 19-25, 25-18, 27-25 on Thursday evening. Madison Mercer finished with 12 kills for the Golden Falcons. Meredith Burroughs had eight kills. Aycock (6-6 overall, 4-3 ECC)...Published: Sep 21, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Princeton stays unbeaten in Carolina 1-A play
AYDEN -- Princeton earned a 25-18, 25-14, 25-13 win Thursday evening at Carolina 1-A Conference opponent Ayden-Grifton. Taylor Carroll finished with 10 kills for the Bulldogs. Kasey Edwards, Tori Paul and Amber Hill each tallied seven kills. Princeton plays host...Published: Sep 21, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Spring Creek stops Goldsboro in 4 sets
SEVEN SPRINGS -- Spring Creek defeated Carolina 1-A Conference foe Goldsboro 26-24, 20-25, 25-10, 25-22 on Thursday evening. Olivia Martinez led the Gators with nine kills. Daisy Martinez added five aces and three kills. Sarah Ford distributed 11 assists. Brandy...Published: Sep 21, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Trio scores in WCDS road win
FAYETTEVILLE -- Wayne Country Day erupted for four second-half goals in a 5-0 win at Coastal Plains Independent 1-A Conference foe Freedom Christian on Thursday. Jacob Magera scored off Thomas Kierski's assist in the opening half. The Chargers benefited from...Published: Sep 21, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Saints defeat Cleveland twice
DUDLEY -- Southern Wayne earned two 6-2 wins over Cleveland on Thursday afternoon. The Saints and Rams resumed a match that began Aug. 28 and played their-regularly scheduled match. Taylor Davis, Mollianne Kennedy, Hope Rose and Claire Kennedy each finished...Published: Sep 21, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Greenfield trips up Wayne Christian
WILSON -- Wayne Christian came up just short in a 5-4 loss to Greenfield at Barton College on Thursday afternoon. Brooke Barfield, Taylor Willman and Elizabeth Sutton each contributed a singles victory for the Eagles. The doubles team of Barfield-Willman...Published: Sep 21, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Golden Falcons take two from S. Johnston
PIKEVILLE -- Charles B. Aycock earned a pair of 9-0 victories over Eastern Carolina 3-A Conference foe South Johnston on Thursday. The Golden Falcons and Trojans finished a match that began Aug. 28 and played their regularly-scheduled match. Ashton Walker,...Published: Sep 21, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Chargers net win over Ridgecroft
Wayne Country Day posted shutouts in five of six singles matches and dispatched Ahoskie Ridgecroft, 9-0, on Thursday afternoon. Gianna Democko, Sarah Best, Mollie Catherine McDonald, Meredith Roethling and Margaux Pope each claimed an 8-0 pro-set win. Fifth-seeded Abbey Pope...Published: Sep 21, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
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Golden Falcons take two from South Johnston
PIKEVILLE -- Charles B. Aycock earned a pair of 9-0 victories over Eastern Carolina 3-A Conference foe South Johnston on Thursday. The Golden Falcons and Trojans finished a match that began Aug. 28 and played their regularly-scheduled match. Ashton Walker,...Published: Sep 21, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Chargers net victory over Ridgecroft
Wayne Country Day posted shutouts in five of six singles matches and dispatched Ahoskie Ridgecroft, 9-0, on Thursday afternoon. Gianna Democko, Sarah Best, Mollie Catherine McDonald, Meredith Roethling and Margaux Pope each claimed an 8-0 pro-set win. Fifth-seeded Abbey Pope...Published: Sep 21, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Allan scores Trojans' game-winning goal
MOC Sports Information MISENHEIMER -- Mount Olive freshman Craig Allan was in the right place at the right time for his first collegiate goal Thursday afternoon. Allan re-directed a loose ball in front of the net five minutes into overtime...Published: Sep 21, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
JV football: Eastern Wayne 26, Cleveland 24
Eastern Wayne quarterback K.K. Best scored the go-ahead touchdown with fewer than two minutes to play and the Warriors hung on to defeat Cleveland 26-24 on Thursday evening at Little Big Horn. Best finished with 121 yards on the...Published: Sep 21, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Preps digest: JV, middle schools roundup
JV sports * Volleyball: Rosewood d. North Duplin 25-15, 25-21 -- Callie Thornton paced the Eagles (13-1 overall, 3-0 CC) with six kills. Kayla Hardee had five assists. * Volleyball: Spring Creek d. Goldsboro 20-25, 25-15, 25-12 -- Lexi...Published: Sep 21, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Thursday, September 20, 2012
Another tie for Aycock, Spring Creek on soccer pitch
PIKEVILLE -- Rarely does a tie feel like anything other than a draw. Charles B. Aycock and Spring Creek would tell you otherwise. The Gators rallied from a 2-0 halftime deficit and largely dictated play in the final 40 minutes...Published: Sep 20, 2012 1:49 PM Full Story
Golden Falcons sweep Saints in volleyball
PIKEVILLE -- Charles B. Aycock rolled to a three-set victory over Southern Wayne 25-10, 25-9, 25-13 on Wednesday night. Courtney Warner led the Golden Falcons with eight kills. Meredith Burroughs added five kills in the win. C.B. Aycock (6-5 overall,...Published: Sep 20, 2012 1:49 PM Full Story
Saints notch first win of 2012 on golf links
WILSON -- Southern Wayne earned its first golf victory of the season on Wednesday afternoon at Wedgewood Country Club. The Saints carded a 166 team total and bested Wilson Beddingfield. Macie Weeks led Southern Wayne with a round of 53....Published: Sep 20, 2012 1:49 PM Full Story
Golden Falcons double up Greenfield
PIKEVILLE -- Charles B. Aycock collected two doubles points and turned back perennial Class 1-A independent power Greenfield, 6-3, on Wednesday afternoon. The No. 1 tandem of Ashton Walker-Katie Gurley steamrolled the Knights' Courtney Williams-Hannah Ferrell 8-1. The No. 2...Published: Sep 20, 2012 1:49 PM Full Story
Eastern Wayne hammers out 8-1 decision over Cleveland
League-leading Eastern Wayne rolled past Eastern Carolina 3-A Conference opponent Cleveland for an 8-1 tennis victory on Wednesday afternoon. Faith Sutton, Blake Govan, McKenna Dove, Cameron Dove and Brittney Brinson each claimed a point during singles play for the Warriors....Published: Sep 20, 2012 1:49 PM Full Story
Rosewood soars past Neuse Charter
SMITHFIELD -- Rosewood jumped out to an early lead and never trailed in a 6-1 win over Neuse Charter on Wednesday. Reed Howell scored two goals to lead the Rosewood attack. Jaz Verceles-Zara added a goal and an assist. Jyonte...Published: Sep 20, 2012 1:49 PM Full Story
Saints shut out Hawks, 1-0
La GRANGE -- Southern Wayne scored in the 25th minute and its defense preserved a 1-0 victory over Eastern Carolina 3-A Conference foe North Lenoir at Bullock Field on Wednesday evening. The Saints' Anuar Ramirez pushed through a header after...Published: Sep 20, 2012 1:49 PM Full Story
James Kenan reserves getting the job done
Early-season injuries haven't bothered James Kenan this season. An open week helped heal the bumps and bruises, and the coaching staff promoted a few JV players to compensate for absences -- particularly on the offensive line. Senior lineman Jaylan Williams,...Published: Sep 20, 2012 1:49 PM Full Story
Carolina 1-A cross country results
MOUNT OLIVE -- Results from the second Carolina 1-A Conference boys' and girls' cross country meet contested Wednesday afternoon at Mount Olive College. EDITOR'S NOTE: Midway also competed in the meet since, but does not count in the conference standings....Published: Sep 20, 2012 1:49 PM Full Story
Coor, Collins keep steady pace in Carolina 1-A cross country meet
MOUNT OLIVE -- Just keep the pace. The simple mantra proved beneficial for a pair of sophomores Wednesday afternoon. Spring Creek's Allen Coor and Goldsboro's Grayson Collins emerged the top boys' and girls' runner among Carolina 1-A Conference schools during...Published: Sep 20, 2012 1:49 PM Full Story
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Preps digest: JV sports
JV sports * Volleyball: Epiphany d. Wayne Country Day 25-19, 25-20 -- Tiffany Larsen finished with four aces for the Chargers. Olivia Dively had three aces and Cheyenne Canuette added two aces. WCDS (1-9 overall, 0-4 CPIC) faces Oakwood...Published: Sep 19, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Walnut Creek Ladies Golf news
Walnut Creek LGA * Rain washed out weekly play on the Walnut Creek Country Club links Tuesday afternoon. A few days earlier, Charlotte Campbell captured second low gross in fourth flight during an East Carolina Ladies Golf Association tournament at...Published: Sep 19, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Rosewood seeking consistency on gridiron
How did we get here? is a simple question that coaches often ask themselves at the midpoint of the season. The quandary may be more baffling than in previous seasons for Rosewood head football coach Robert Britt. The Eagles are...Published: Sep 19, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Balderas hands out 4 assists in Dogs' win
PRINCETON -- Oliver Balderas handed out four assists and keeper Will Toler logged the shutout between the pipes in Princeton's 5-0 triumph over Neuse Charter. Balderas assisted on goals by Marcos Gonzales, Bradley Barnes, Nathan Woodard and Zeke Whitley....Published: Sep 19, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Wayne Christian spikers fall to Cresset
Wayne Christian was defeated by Carolina Christian 1-A Conference foe Cresset Christian 25-15, 25-21, 25-21 on Tuesday evening. Katie Isenhower paced the Eagles with seven aces and three kills. Katie Caviness provided four kills and two aces. Kelsey Kornegay had...Published: Sep 19, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Epiphany defeats WCDS in volleyball
Epiphany dealt Wayne Country Day a 23-25, 30-28, 25-13, 25-19 loss in Coastal Plains Independent 1-A Conference play Tuesday evening. Rachel Uzzell distributed 28 assists for the Chargers to go with seven digs. Sarah Crooks supplied 12 kills and nine...Published: Sep 19, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Wayne Christian boys take 4-team meet
SANFORD -- Wayne Christian runners claimed seven of the top nine spots and posted a near-perfect score during a four-team boys' meet hosted by Grace Christian. Connor Jones ran a meet-winning time of 17 minutes, 59 seconds for the...Published: Sep 19, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Preps digest: JV, middle school, youth sports
JV sports * Volleyball: Rosewood d. Wilson Fike 29-27, 25-8 -- Jordan Martens finished with a team-high seven assists. Lexi Mercer tallied five kills and four digs. Rosewood improved to 12-1 overall. Middle schools * Soccer: Wayne Christian 8,...Published: Sep 18, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Goldsboro Municipal GC hosting epic challenge
Need some quick cash? Got good golf skills? Grab your clubs and head on out to Goldsboro Municipal Golf Course on Thursday. The First Tee of Eastern North Carolina is sponsoring a three-day, hole-in-one challenge that will pay the winner...Published: Sep 18, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Rosewood drops 5-set affair against Fike
Rosewood rallied from a two-set deficit, but could not complete the comeback in a 25-20, 25-13, 21-25, 18-25, 15-9 loss to Wilson Fike on Monday night. Ellen Morgan led the Eagles with 11 kills. Scout Anderson tallied 11 assists and...Published: Sep 18, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Hawks shut down Rams in soccer
SNOW HILL -- North Lenoir jumped on top early and made the lead last in a 3-0 win over Greene Central on Monday night. Oscar Avila scored two goals for the Hawks. Justin Shimer added the third North Lenoir goal....Published: Sep 18, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Simmons, Aycock take ECC golf meet
FOUR OAKS -- Tara Simmons earned medalist honors with a 2-under par 34 and helped lead Charles B. Aycock to victory during an Eastern Carolina 3-A Conference meet contested at Reedy Creek Country Club on Monday afternoon. Madison Aycock posted...Published: Sep 18, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Rain suspends Wayne Christian-WCDS match
Rain suspended the rematch between county archrivals Wayne Country Day and Wayne Christian on the Wayne Community College courts Monday afternoon. All six singles were in progress when a storm rendered court conditions unplayable. A make-up date has not been...Published: Sep 18, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
CBA blanks North Lenoir in tennis
KINSTON -- Charles B. Aycock rolled past North Lenoir 9-0 on Monday night. Ashton Walker, Katie Gurley, Rachel Jackson, Kimber Pender, Cassie Belom and Cassidy Coerver each claimed a singles point for the Golden Falcons. The tandems of Payton Anders-Jackson,...Published: Sep 18, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Eastern Wayne stays perfect on ECC tennis scene
ERWIN -- Eastern Wayne claimed four points in singles play and rolled to a 6-3 win over Triton in the completion of a suspended match Monday afternoon. Savannah Sutton, McKenna Dove, Brittney Brinson and Debbie Mitchell each won their respective...Published: Sep 18, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
O'Hara shoots opening-round 75
MOC Sports Information KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. -- Mount Olive junior Mark O'Hara fired an opening-round 75 and trails the leader by nine strokes at the Kiawah Island Invitational. O'Hara was one of three Trojans to break 80, joining teammates David...Published: Sep 18, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Aycock grabs early lead, Warriors rally late
Charles B. Aycock jumped on top in the first half. Eastern Wayne rallied in the second. When the smoke cleared at Little Big Horn on Monday night, the Golden Falcons walked off with a 3-2 Eastern Carolina 3-A Conference victory....Published: Sep 18, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Carter Capps recognized by Baseball America
MOC Sports Information MOUNT OLIVE -- Former Mount Olive College standout Carter Capps has been named a first-team All-Star by Baseball America. Capps set almost every MOC pitching record before heading to the minors after his junior season. The Lenoir...Published: Sep 18, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Monday, September 17, 2012
Chargers log 1-1 record at Cobb Classic
WILSON -- Wayne Country Day suffered its first loss of the season, but bounced back later in the weekend to post a 1-1 record during the third annual Alice Memorial Classic contested at the Barton College Tennis Complex. The...Published: Sep 17, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Prep football notebook: Cougars' defense answers challenge
For the second week in a row Goldsboro's defense was asked to play sound assignment football against an option offense. The Cougars have answered the bell in back-to-back weeks. Goldsboro's defense held Southern Wayne's Wing-T offense to 170 yards...Published: Sep 17, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Erskine sweeps MOC in volleyball
MOC Sports Information MOUNT OLIVE -- Carly White pounded out 12 kills, but Mount Olive College endured a 25-23, 25-20, 25-18 loss to Erskine (S.C.) College in a Conference Carolinas women's volleyball match Saturday. It was the Trojans' first defeat...Published: Sep 17, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Lane Tree Ladies Golf Association news
Teresa Shearin emerged the Club Champion during the two-day Lane Tree Golf Club Championship contested this past weekend. Shearin also won first gross. Nan Jarrell claimed second gross. Novella Zambelli and Debbie Edgerton won first and second low net,...Published: Sep 17, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Sunday, September 16, 2012
Local preps digest
Girls' tennis Wayne Christian goes 2-0 * WILSON -- Wayne Christian swept the singles and doubles courts during a 9-0 triumph over Oakwood during day two of the third annual Alice Cobb Memorial Tennis Classic contested at Barton College. The...Published: Sep 16, 2012 1:52 AM Full Story
Rosewood-Lejeune box
Lejeune 7 0 20 14 -- 41 Rosewood 8 7 0 0 -- 15 First quarter L -- Richardson 33 run (Johnson kick), 10:57 R -- Davis 16 run (Davis pass from Sasser), 0:42 Second quarter R -- Davis 70...Published: Sep 16, 2012 1:52 AM Full Story
Richardson runs rampant for Lejeune
Jamaz Richardson played one of the best games in the state this season on Friday night. Unfortunately for Rosewood, Richardson is the starting tailback for Lejeune. Richardson tallied 400 yards of total offense by himself and the Devilpups rallied for...Published: Sep 16, 2012 1:52 AM Full Story
Princeton-E. Carteret box
Princeton 0 8 0 8 -- 16 East Carteret 7 0 8 0 -- 15 Second quarter P -- McDougald 76 pass from Wooten (Allen pass from R. Woodard) Fourth quarter P -- McDougald 9 run (Wooten run) INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS...Published: Sep 16, 2012 1:52 AM Full Story
Prep football digest
BEAUFORT -- Princeton answered the adversity. And Derrick Minor claimed his first-ever victory as a head coach. Kameron McDougald hauled in a touchdown pass and rushed for another score in Princeton's 16-15 triumph over East Carteret on Friday evening....Published: Sep 16, 2012 1:52 AM Full Story
North Duplin-Dixon box
Dixon 0 12 6 6 -- 24 North Duplin 7 14 0 7 -- 28 First quarter ND -- Mora 14 run (Jaimes kick) Second quarter ND -- Mora 9 run (Jaimes kick), 6:57 ND -- Royal 97 kickoff return...Published: Sep 16, 2012 1:52 AM Full Story
Trojans defeat conference foe King
MOC SPORTS INFORMATION MOUNT OLIVE -- Mount Olive raced out to a 4-0 lead, then held off a late rally by King to win its first contest of the season 4-2 Saturday afternoon at Amon Field. Aldo Del Valle, John...Published: Sep 16, 2012 1:52 AM Full Story
Defense, special teams spark James Kenan
WARSAW -- James Kenan head football coach Ken Avent Jr. had been barking in practice all week about winning the turnover battle every Friday night this fall. The message didn't fall on deaf ears. On a night when its patchwork...Published: Sep 16, 2012 1:52 AM Full Story
James Kenan-Union box
Union 6 0 0 0 -- 6 James Kenan 7 6 25 6 -- 44 First quarter U -- Hall 12 pass from Garcia (kick failed), 8:31 JK -- Sutton 85 kickoff return (Villobos kick), 8:16 Second quarter JK --...Published: Sep 16, 2012 1:52 AM Full Story
Goldsboro-Southern Wayne box
Goldsboro 14 9 7 7 -- 37 Southern Wayne 0 0 0 14 -- 14 First quarter G -- Malette 19 run (Odom kick failed), 6:36 G -- Malette 45 run (Best pass from Murphy), 2:12 Second quarter G --...Published: Sep 16, 2012 1:52 AM Full Story
Malette leads Cougars' ground attack
DUDLEY -- The doubts surrounding Goldsboro's ability to run the football had grown from whispers to blatant skepticism in recent weeks. Rasheed Malette personally silenced every last one of the Cougars' critics for good on Friday night, and that was...Published: Sep 16, 2012 1:52 AM Full Story
Friday's NC prep scores
Albemarle 47, Chatham Central 14 Alexander Central 41, Hickory St. Stephens 0 Apex Middle Creek 21, Lee County 19 Arden Christ School 47, Rabun Gap-Nachoochee, Ga. 0 Asheboro 37, Trinity 6 Asheville Reynolds 24, Asheville Erwin 20 Asheville Roberson 46,...Published: Sep 16, 2012 1:52 AM Full Story
CBA-Triton box
C.B. Aycock 7 7 0 0 -- 14 Triton 7 0 14 8 -- 29 First quarter CBA -- Clark 18 run (Harrison PAT) Second quarter CBA -- Clark 27 run (Harrison PAT) INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING -- C.B. Aycock --...Published: Sep 16, 2012 1:52 AM Full Story
Beddingfield-Greene Central box
Beddingfield 21 21 0 6 -- 48 Greene Central 6 6 0 8 -- 20 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING -- Greene Central -- Austin Batchelor 4-16; Kurtis Braswell 5-3; Ronshon Bullock 5-25; Akeem Bynum 9-68; Curtez Braswell 1-(minus 1); Jamar Jones...Published: Sep 16, 2012 1:52 AM Full Story
Friday, September 14, 2012
Saints hand Gators first loss of 2012
DUDLEY -- Southern Wayne picked up its second win over a county rival in as many days with a 3-1 triumph over Spring Creek on Thursday night at the Doyle Whitfield Athletic Complex. The Saints claimed a 7-2 win over...Published: Sep 14, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
JV football: S. Johnston slips past E. Wayne
South Johnston hung on for a 21-20 win over Eastern Wayne at Little Big Horn on Thursday evening. K.K. Best led the Warriors with 190 yards rushing on 26 carries with three touchdowns. Best also had 40 yards receiving. Antonio...Published: Sep 14, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
JV football: Saints cruise past Cougars
Xavier Pearsall rushed for 322 yards and two touchdowns and Southern Wayne rolled to a 42-20 win Thursday night at Goldsboro. Pearsall scored on touchdown runs of 50 and 45 yards. He has rushed for 660 yards and six touchdowns...Published: Sep 14, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Greene Central falls to EPC foe Beddingfield
WILSON -- Greene Central tallied 21 kills and five aces during a 25-20, 25-10, 21-25, 25-18 loss at Eastern Plains 2-A Conference member Wilson Beddingfield on Thursday....Published: Sep 14, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Freedom Christian keeps WCDS winless in CPIC
FAYETTEVILLE -- Wayne Country Day suffered a 25-19, 25-16, 25-8 loss on Thursday evening at Coastal Plains Independent 1-A Conference foe Freedom Christian. Rachel Uzzell distributed 10 assists for the Chargers to go with four digs. Sarah Crooks added five...Published: Sep 14, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Princeton knocks off N. Duplin spikers
PRINCETON -- Princeton needed just three sets to knock off Carolina 1-A Conference opponent North Duplin in a 25-21, 25-4, 25-16 win on Thursday evening. Amber Hill paced the Bulldogs with eight kills and two aces. Tori Paul provided five...Published: Sep 14, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Rosewood sweeps Goldsboro
Rosewood picked up a 25-17, 25-18, 25-15 win at Carolina 1-A Conference foe Goldsboro on Thursday evening. Scout Anderson handed out nine assists for the Eagles. Anna Ingram supplied six assists and five kills. Lexi Mercer had five kills and...Published: Sep 14, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Spring Creek netters turn back North Duplin
SEVEN SPRINGS -- Spring Creek slipped past North Duplin 5-4 in Carolina 1-A Conference play on Thursday. Emily Daniel, Anna Haggerty, Tara Davis and Cassidy Goff each contributed a singles point for the Gators. Daniel-Haggerty also won at No. 1...Published: Sep 14, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
ECC leader Eastern Wayne blanks South Johnston
Eastern Wayne blanked Eastern Carolina 3-A Conference foe South Johnston 9-0 on Thursday afternoon. Savannah Sutton, Faith Sutton, Grace Delbridge, Blake Govan, McKenna Dove and Cameron Dove each earned a singles win for the Warriors. The doubles teams of Sutton-Sutton,...Published: Sep 14, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
CBA girls' tennis wins pivotal ECC match
PIKEVILLE -- A good bounce back. And revenge, too. Coming off a one-point loss to an archrival 24 hours earlier, Charles B. Aycock knocked off Triton, 7-2, in a pivotal Eastern Carolina 3-A Conference match Thursday afternoon. The Golden Falcons...Published: Sep 14, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Northwood (Fla.) shuts out MOC men
MOC Sports Information MOUNT OLIVE -- Mount Olive College goalkeeper Kyle Lavender recorded eight saves in his first start of the season, but Northwood (Fla.) erupted for two scores within a six-minute stretch and claimed a 2-0 victory at Amon...Published: Sep 14, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Plenty of incentives for Cougars, Saints
Coaches from Goldsboro and Southern Wayne don't have to search too hard to find incentives for tonight's county clash in Dudley. The Saints have won the last two meetings and seven of 10 overall against the Cougars since 2002. They...Published: Sep 14, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Goldsboro-AG tennis box
Thursday's match Goldsboro 8 Ayden-Grifton 1 Singles: No. 1 Jessica Calvert (G) d. Cindy Avalos 6-1, 6-1; No. 2 Randa Boykin (G) d. Arianna Savoie 6-2, 6-2; No. 3 Cassidy Morris (G) d. Eva Mewborn 2-6, 6-3, 12-10; No. 4...Published: Sep 14, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Goldsboro stays perfect in girls' tennis
Consistency. Depth. No personal glory. That's how Susan Randolph describes the latest edition of the Goldsboro High girls' tennis team. And she wouldn't have it any other way. The blue-collar Cougars remained unbeaten with an 8-1 victory over Carolina 1-A...Published: Sep 14, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Preps digest: JV, middle school and youth sports roundup
JV sports * Volleyball: Rosewood d. Goldsboro 25-14, 25-9 -- Jordan Martens provided nine assists and three aces for the Eagles (11-1 overall, 2-0 CC). Lexi Mercer contributed five kills and three blocks. Kayla Hardee had six aces and...Published: Sep 14, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Warriors' Pike taking ownership of team
Each time Eastern Wayne quarterback Mitch Pike stepped off the field last Friday evening, he searched for his offensive linemen. Once he found them, he either slapped them on the shoulder or gave them a fist tap as they drank...Published: Sep 14, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Thursday, September 13, 2012
Preps digest: JV roundup
JV sports * Volleyball: C.B. Aycock d. Goldsboro 25-17, 25-17 -- Celeste Davis led the Golden Falcons with seven kills. Maddy Jar finished with two kills for the Cougars. C.B. Aycock improved to 2-8 overall....Published: Sep 13, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Walnut Creek Ladies Golf news
Mary Morris and Evelyn Rose shared low putts during weekly play on the Walnut Creek Country Club links. Faye Franklin claimed low gross. Charlotte Campbell won low net....Published: Sep 13, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Despite early-season hard luck, Minor knows hard work will pay off for Bulldogs
Through the first four games of Derrick Minor's tenure as head coach, Princeton has been painfully close to tasting victory three different times. Minor remains adamant that the Bulldogs' hard work will ultimately be rewarded. Three of Princeton's four losses...Published: Sep 13, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Neuse River Youth Football League results
12-Under * Mount Olive 33, Spring Creek 7 -- Deandre Wright rushed for two touchdowns and Darion Leach added a TD run. Aryc Chrisman led the defense with six tackles. Josh McClain and Kejuan Leary recorded five tackles apiece....Published: Sep 13, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Princeton shuts out Neuse Charter
SMITHFIELD -- Princeton got goals from four different players and bested Neuse Charter 4-0 on Wednesday afternoon. Oliver Balderas, Jose Morales, Marcos Gonzales and Nick Phillips each scored for the Bulldogs. Alan Fader, Josh Boykin and Gonzales each tallied an...Published: Sep 13, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Greene Central, Tarboro battle to 1-1 draw
TARBORO -- A goal in the final seconds of regulation allowed Tarboro to escape with a 1-1 tie against Greene Central in an Eastern Plains 2-A Conference match Wednesday night. Alexis Infante scored the Rams' lone goal off of an...Published: Sep 13, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Pate notches hat trick for Goldsboro
Goldsboro overcame a slow start and rallied past Nash Central 4-2 on Wednesday night. Damon Pate led the Cougars' offense with three goals, all in the second half. Peterson Innocent added the fourth Goldsboro goal. Goldsboro (2-6-0 overall) opens its...Published: Sep 13, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Saints' Benitez has hot foot against Warriors
Southern Wayne's fast-paced offense proved to be too much for Eastern Wayne to handle in a 7-2 victory at Little Big Horn on Wednesday night. Cesar Benitez scored six goals in the win. Jesus Mendoza added the only other Saints'...Published: Sep 13, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Burroughs delivers 9 kills in CBA road win
Charles B. Aycock got off to a hot start and never looked back in a 25-9, 25-16, 25-10 win over Goldsboro on Wednesday afternoon. Meredith Burroughs led the Golden Falcons with nine kills. Madison Mercer added eight kills and Reagan...Published: Sep 13, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Wayne Christian trips up CCC power Crossroads Christian
HENDERSON -- Wayne Christian played its best match of the season and upended two-time defending Carolina Christian 1-A Conference champion Crossroads Christian 27-25, 25-23, 25-23 on Wednesday afternoon. Katie Isenhower paced the Eagles with 10 aces and eight kills. Katie...Published: Sep 13, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Trojan soccer teams have rough day
MOC Sports Information MOUNT OLIVE -- The Mount Olive College men's and women's soccer teams endured a pair of tough non-conference outings Wednesday evening. Cody Farrior collected the "golden goal" 32 seconds into the first overtime and Peach Belt Conference...Published: Sep 13, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Warriors' experience pays off in doubles play
Experience proved critical for Eastern Wayne during its most important -- and most intense -- tennis match of the young season Wednesday afternoon. The Warriors needed every ounce of it. The No. 2 doubles of Grace Delbridge-Blake Govan claimed the...Published: Sep 13, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Eastern Wayne-CBA girls' tennis box
Eastern Wayne 5 C.B. Aycock 4 Singles: No. 1 Ashton Walker (CBA) d. Savannah Sutton 6-2, 6-1; No. 2 Faith Sutton (EW) d. Katie Gurley 6-4, 6-2; No. 3 Rachel Jackson (CBA) d. Grace Delbridge 6-1, 6-4; No. 4 Blake...Published: Sep 13, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Alexander, Akers among area's top runners in meet
The Eastern Carolina 3-A Conference cross country season began on Wednesday at Eastern Wayne with four teams taking to the course. The team that had the best day was not a member of the ECC. Non-conference invitee Epiphany claimed first...Published: Sep 13, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Cleveland nips Aycock, 2-1, in ECC soccer
PIKEVILLE -- Charles B. Aycock's stretch of three games in three days is finally over. The Golden Falcons' quest for offensive consistency is a work in progress. Aycock got its offense going in the second half, but could not produce...Published: Sep 13, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Preps digest: JV, middle school roundup
JV sports * Volleyball: Rosewood d. Ayden-Grifton 25-22, 25-14 -- Callie Thornton recorded two kills, a dig and an ace for the Eagles (10-1, 1-0 CC). Jordan Martens added two assists. * Volleyball: Goldsboro d. North Duplin 25-17, 25-21...Published: Sep 12, 2012 1:49 PM Full Story
Bye week is blessing for Spring Creek
Love it or hate it, the bye week eventually comes for every high school football team. Having a Friday night to spend away from the field can be a blessing for teams looking to shake off a rough start or...Published: Sep 12, 2012 1:49 PM Full Story
Russell Stephens officially named new boys' basketball coach at Goldsboro High
The decision made sense to Russell Stephens. It was a head scratcher to others. Stephens announced his resignation from Southern Wayne in mid-summer and was finally approved as the new head varsity boys' basketball coach at Goldsboro High during the...Published: Sep 12, 2012 1:49 PM Full Story
Princeton sweeps Spring Creek in volleyball
SEVEN SPRINGS -- Princeton head volleyball coach Paige Renfrow wasn't too concerned with style points Tuesday afternoon. She was just happy with an "ugly win." Sophomore backup setter Charley Cox handed out 31 assists for the Bulldogs, who knocked off...Published: Sep 12, 2012 1:49 PM Full Story
Wayne Christian boys take five-team cross country meet
Wayne Christian's boys placed four runners in the top five finishers and claimed first place in a five-team meet Tuesday afternoon at Waynesborough Park. The Eagles' Connor Jones finished first with a time of 18 minutes, 32 seconds. Teammate Spencer...Published: Sep 12, 2012 1:49 PM Full Story
Greenfield shuts down WCDS in soccer
Wayne Country Day endured a 4-0 loss against Coastal Plains Independent 1-A Conference nemesis Greenfield on Tuesday afternoon. The Chargers visit Oakwood on Friday....Published: Sep 12, 2012 1:49 PM Full Story
Easom notches hat trick for Wayne Christian
HENDERSON -- Chris Easom scored three goals and Wayne Christian cruised to a 7-0 win over Carolina Christian 1-A Conference foe Crossroads Christian on Thursday. Easom and Austin Howell both scored off corner kicks by Baron Wise in the first...Published: Sep 12, 2012 1:49 PM Full Story
Baird, Hawks shut out Cougars in soccer
North Lenoir completed a regular-season sweep of Goldsboro with a 6-0 win on Tuesday night. Oscar Avila scored three goals for the Hawks. Doerico Sutton supplied two goals and Michael Allred also scored. Kevin Robinson, Justin Shimer and Caleb Baird...Published: Sep 12, 2012 1:49 PM Full Story
Greene Central picks up first EPC volleyball win of season
SNOW HILL -- Greene Central turned back Eastern Plains 2-A Conference foe Tarboro 25-14, 25-22, 28-26 on Tuesday evening. Kaitlyn Napier finished with nine kills and seven aces for the Rams. Courtney Phillips supplied five kills and five aces. Greene...Published: Sep 12, 2012 1:49 PM Full Story
Chargers dealt second straight CPIC setback
NEW BERN -- Epiphany handed Wayne Country Day a 25-20, 25-12, 25-14 loss in a Coastal Plains Independent 1-A Conference match Tuesday evening. Rachel Uzzell tallied 13 assists for the Chargers. Sarah Crooks had eight kills and four digs. Hannah...Published: Sep 12, 2012 1:49 PM Full Story
North Duplin slips past Goldsboro on volleyball court
North Duplin survived a five-set thriller and picked up a 25-22, 23-25, 30-28, 21-25, 15-8 win Tuesday evening at Carolina 1-A Conference foe Goldsboro. Alexus Davis provided six kills and four aces for the Cougars. Brandy Johnson added five kills...Published: Sep 12, 2012 1:49 PM Full Story
Rosewood cruises past A-G in volleyball
Rosewood opened Carolina 1-A Conference play with a 25-18, 25-18, 25-12 win over Ayden-Grifton on Tuesday evening. Anna Ingram led the Eagles with three assists, two kills, a service ace and a block. Crystal Allen and Samantha Allen both supplied...Published: Sep 12, 2012 1:49 PM Full Story
Goldsboro hands Spring Creek first league defeat of season
SEVEN SPRINGS -- Goldsboro defeated Carolina 1-A Conference foe Spring Creek 6-3 on Tuesday afternoon. Cassidy Morris, Davis Houtzer, Sidney Cox and Cayce Hoggard each collected a singles victory for the Cougars. The doubles teams of Randa Boykin-Hoggard and Houtzer-Cox...Published: Sep 12, 2012 1:49 PM Full Story
Trojans' Gore finishes 3rd at CenturyLink Invitational
MOC Sports Information Mount Olive junior Dalton Gore fired a 1-under-par 71 on Tuesday and finished third overall during the CenturyLink Invitational contested at Lane Tree Golf Club. Gore moved up three spots and his second-round score was second only...Published: Sep 12, 2012 1:49 PM Full Story
Rosewood blanks C.B. Aycock, 1-0, in soccer
Eddie Maldonado could not remember the last time Rosewood defeated Charles B. Aycock in boys' soccer. Maldonado's memory got a lot clearer on Tuesday night. Thanh Truong scored the game's only goal and the Eagles hung on for a 1-0...Published: Sep 12, 2012 1:49 PM Full Story
C.B. Aycock cranks out 3-set win over EW in volleyball
Charles B. Aycock simply survived the first set. The Golden Falcons dominated the final two and escaped Eastern Wayne with a 30-28, 25-15, 25-18 victory on the Eastern Carolina 3-A Conference volleyball scene on Tuesday night. "Eastern Wayne came out...Published: Sep 12, 2012 1:49 PM Full Story
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Preps digest: JV, middle school roundup
JV sports * Volleyball: Rosewood d. Union 25-15, 16-25, 25-21 -- Ciera Satterfield led the Eagles with four aces and two digs. Emily Brock finished with four assists and Danielle Fail tallied two aces for Rosewood (9-1 overall). Middle...Published: Sep 11, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Binar notches four goals in Gators' win at EW
Otto Binar did the work in the opening 40 minutes. His defense helped preserve the win late. Binar scored four goals and Spring Creek earned a 4-2 win Monday evening at Eastern Wayne. The Gators fed passes from the midfield...Published: Sep 11, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Rosewood sweeps Union in volleyball
CLINTON -- Rosewood steamrolled Union 25-12, 25-9, 25-17 on Monday night. Anna Ingram led the Eagles' with two kills and four blocks. Heather Lancaster finished with a team-high four kills. Hayley Mercer dished out four assists. Rosewood (7-3 overall) plays...Published: Sep 11, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
CBA soccer team drops first match of 2012
FOUR OAKS -- South Johnston scored three goals in the second half and rallied past C.B. Aycock 4-2 on Monday night. Juan Pina scored both goals for the Golden Falcons, including a penalty kick in the 34th minute. Brandon Merritt...Published: Sep 11, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Rams top SWE in EPC soccer match
SNOW HILL -- Greene Central held off a spirited effort by SouthWest Edgecombe for a 3-2 victory on Monday night. Alex Firme, Miguel Rubio and Hugo Sanchez each scored one goal for the Rams. Leo Martinez finished with two saves...Published: Sep 11, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Chargers turn back Faith-RM on tennis courts
ROCKY MOUNT -- Wayne Country Day won the final doubles point and escaped with a 5-4 win over Faith Christian of Rocky Mount on Monday afternoon. Gianna Democko, Sarah Best and Meredith Roethling each won their respective singles match for...Published: Sep 11, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Princeton's Balderas notches hat trick
PRINCETON -- East Wake Academy never found an answer for the high-octane Princeton offense as the Bulldogs rolled to a 4-0 victory on Monday night. Oliver Balderas recorded a hat trick (three goals) for Princeton. Jose Morales capped the scoring...Published: Sep 11, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Wayne Christian picks up CCC tennis win
Wayne Christian won five of six singles points and rolled past Carolina Christian 1-A Conference foe Crossroads Christian 8-1 on Monday afternoon. Taylor Willman, Elizabeth Sutton, Ally Willman, Carla Benton and Emily Wells each won their respective singles match for...Published: Sep 11, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Aycock nets ECC tennis win at Southern Wayne
DUDLEY -- Defending Eastern Carolina 3-A Conference champion Charles B. Aycock handed Southern Wayne a 9-0 loss on Monday afternoon. Top-seeded Ashton Walker and second-seeded Katie Gurley each improved to 9-0 with shutout decisions in singles play. Teammates Rachel Jackson,...Published: Sep 11, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Simmons powers Aycock in ECC golf match
DUDLEY -- South Johnston head coach Daniel Benson said it best as Charles B. Aycock standout Tara Simmons handed in her scorecard. "That 37 is going to be hard to beat," Benson said. Indeed it was. Simmons finished with a...Published: Sep 11, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Monday, September 10, 2012
Prep football notebook: Cougars' Murphy says he 'could have played better' against Aycock
Despite throwing for 162 yards and two touchdowns in a 14-7 win on Friday night at Charles B. Aycock, Goldsboro quarterback Julius Murphy insisted he could have done more. The Cougars failed to score on seven second-half possessions and...Published: Sep 10, 2012 1:49 PM Full Story
Prep JV football: Cougars ground Golden Falcons
Nashir Bowden threw for 128 yards and four touchdowns in a 34-point victory at Cougar Stadium. Eric Bufkin hauled in three TD receptions, while Taylin Davis caught the other score. Davis added a rushing touchdown. Jamal Gaddy returned a kickoff...Published: Sep 10, 2012 1:49 PM Full Story
Lane Tree Ladies Golf Association news
Teresa Shearin seized game-of-the-week honors during play on the Lane Tree Golf Club links. Shearin also shared low gross (79) with Rhonda Williams. Williams secured low net. Mary Ann Sutton took low putts....Published: Sep 10, 2012 1:49 PM Full Story
Limestone (S.C.) takes soccer twinbill at Mount Olive
MOUNT OLIVE -- Two hard-luck losses. Jack Bailey scored in the 86th minute and lifted Limestone (S.C.) College to a 2-1 victory over the Mount Olive College men's soccer team at Amon Field on Saturday afternoon. Gabriella Reid connected...Published: Sep 10, 2012 1:49 PM Full Story
Wayne Country Day wins pivotal tiebreakers
Unbeaten Wayne Country Day claimed three tiebreakers in singles play and captured a tense, non-conference victory over Wayne Christian on the Wayne Community College courts. Fourth-seeded Meredith Roethling bounced back from a second-set loss to defeat the Eagles' Ally Willman...Published: Sep 10, 2012 1:49 PM Full Story
Wayne Christian's Jones emerges top runner
Connor Jones bested the competition by nearly three minutes and helped Wayne Christian claim a four-team, non-conference meet. Jones ran his home course in 17 minutes, 34 seconds, while Wilson Christian's Nich Rose took second in 20:29. The Eagles' Spencer...Published: Sep 10, 2012 1:49 PM Full Story
Saturday, September 8, 2012
WCDS drops Freedom soccer
Three quick strikes in a 31/2-minute span. And Wayne Country Day's offense didn't stop from there. Senior Cody Neal logged four goals, while Ramel Carpenter dished out three assists and provided one goal in an 8-2 romp over Freedom Christian...Published: Sep 8, 2012 11:29 PM Full Story
Spring Creek-East Carteret box
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING -- Spring Creek -- Terrel Johnson 24-102; DeVante Faison 15-98, TD; Jesus Briones 4-13. PASSING -- Spring Creek -- Faison 3-7-2, 20. RECEIVING -- Spring Creek -- Jesus Briones 2-12; Rodney Lanier 1-8....Published: Sep 8, 2012 11:29 PM Full Story
Rosewood-North Stokes box
Rosewood 6 7 0 6 -- 19 North Stokes 8 6 13 7 -- 34 First quarter NS -- Hopkins 15 pass from Wood (Wood run); 6:42 RHS -- Tyndall 29 pass from Sasser (run failed) 2:32 Second quarter RHS...Published: Sep 8, 2012 11:29 PM Full Story
Princeton-North Johnston box
North Johnston 7 0 0 21 -- 28 Princeton 14 7 0 0 -- 28 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING -- Princeton -- Johnny Frazier 28-210; 2 TDs; Michael Wooten 6-60, TD; Michael Wooten 6-60; Kameron McDougald 3-18. PASSING -- Princeton --...Published: Sep 8, 2012 11:29 PM Full Story
N. Duplin crushes Hobbton
CALYPSO -- North Duplin honored its 1972 state championship team at halftime of its game against Hobbton on Friday night at H.E. Grubbs Field. The 2012 Rebels did their predecessors proud the rest of the evening. North Duplin rolled to...Published: Sep 8, 2012 11:29 PM Full Story
N. Duplin-Hobbton box
Hobbton 0 0 7 0 -- 7 North Duplin 7 21 14 0 -- 42 First quarter ND -- Mora 8 run (Jaimes kick), 8:50 Second quarter ND -- Royal 30 run (Jaimes kick), 9:46 ND -- Mora 3 run...Published: Sep 8, 2012 11:29 PM Full Story
NC prep football scores
Anson County 34, Chesterfield, S.C. 27 Arendell-Parrott Academy 30, Rocky Mount Academy 20 Ashe County 41, Elkin 34 Asheville 49, Q Foundation 0 Asheville Erwin 38, R-S Central 15 Asheville Reynolds 48, Canton Pisgah 17 Asheville Roberson 28, Shelby Crest...Published: Sep 8, 2012 11:29 PM Full Story
Goldsboro holds off C.B. Aycock
PIKEVILLE -- A pair of turnovers left Charles B. Aycock walking wounded on Friday night. The third giveaway put the nail in the coffin. Goldsboro took advantage of three Golden Falcons' turnovers and survived for a 14-7 victory at Hardy...Published: Sep 8, 2012 11:29 PM Full Story
Goldsboro-C.B. Aycock box
Goldsboro 0 14 0 0 -- 14 C.B. Aycock 7 0 0 0 -- 7 First quarter CBA -- Mundle 12 pass from Snowden (Harrison kick), 6:53 Second quarter GHS -- Malette 29 pass from Murphy (Odom kick), 5:12 GHS...Published: Sep 8, 2012 11:29 PM Full Story
Football roundup
DEEP RUN -- Cedric Summers ran for 115 yards and three touchdowns on just seven carries, and North Lenoir rolled past South Lenoir 35-6 on Friday night. The Hawks (1-3 overall) took advantage of critical Blue Devils' turnovers in...Published: Sep 8, 2012 11:29 PM Full Story
E. Wayne dominates Greene Central
So much for that two-quarterback system Eastern Wayne expected to use this season. The starting job belongs to Mitch Pike. The sophomore accounted for five touchdowns -- three passing and two rushing -- in a 42-14 shellacking of Greene Central...Published: Sep 8, 2012 11:29 PM Full Story
Eastern Wayne-Greene Central box
Greene Central 6 0 0 8 -- 14 Eastern Wayne 6 22 14 0 -- 42 First quarter EW -- Pike 7 run (run failed), 4:50 GC -- Ku. Braswell 1 run (kick blocked), 2:22 Second quarter EW -- Vick...Published: Sep 8, 2012 11:29 PM Full Story
Friday, September 7, 2012
Special teams plays helps three area squads
The high school football season is only three weeks old, but there are already a few trends emerging. One of the most talked about storylines so far has been the special play of several special teams units over the first...Published: Sep 7, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Saints present Bell with first-ever ECC win
DUDLEY -- First-year Southern Wayne head coach Courtney Bell already earned her first victory over the season. Now she has her first Eastern Carolina 3-A Conference victory. Southern Wayne rebounded from a dismal first set and defeated Eastern Wayne 10-25,...Published: Sep 7, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Preps digest: JV, middle school roundup
JV sports Volleyball: Jones Senior d. Goldsboro 25-13, 25-8 -- The Cougars endured a two-set road loss on Thursday. Volleyball: Greene Central d. SouthWest Edgecombe 23-25, 27-25, 25-15 -- The Rams improved to 4-3 and 2-2 in Eastern Plains 2-A...Published: Sep 7, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
JV football: Best leads Eastern Wayne past Greene Central
SNOW HILL -- K.K. Best accounted for four touchdowns and Eastern Wayne held off Greene Central for a 40-34 win at the James R. Fulghum Athletic Complex on Thursday night. Best returned the game's opening kickoff 80 yards for a...Published: Sep 7, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Aycock-Fike game rained out
WILSON -- Rain washed out the non-conference match between Charles B. Aycock and perennial 3-A power Wilson Fike on Thursday evening. The teams will meet Oct. 18 at 6 p.m. in Wilson.,...Published: Sep 7, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Gators rally past Hobbton
NEWTON GROVE -- Brayan Lopez scored three times, including the game-winning goal in the second half, and Spring Creek escaped with a 3-2 win on Thursday at Hobbton. The Gators trailed 2-0 in the first half before Lopez scored twice...Published: Sep 7, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Greene Central drops four-set decision with SouthWest Edgecombe
SouthWest Edgecombe dealt Greene Central a 24-26, 25-16, 25-16, 25-10 loss in Eastern Plains 2-A Conference play Thursday evening. The Rams (1-6 overall) remained winless in four league outings this season....Published: Sep 7, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Goldsboro volleyball loses to Jones Senior
TRENTON -- Jones Senior defeated Goldsboro 25-23, 23-25, 25-22, 25-14 on Thursday evening. Brandy Johnson contributed 10 kills, five service aces and three blocks for the Cougars. Alexus Davis had 10 kills. Bailee Ellis handed out 18 assists. Goldsboro (2-7...Published: Sep 7, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Wayne Country Day turns back Oakwood
GREENVILLE -- Wayne Country Day claimed a rain-shortened, 5-1 victory over Coastal Plains Independent 1-A rival Oakwood on Thursday afternoon. Gianna Democko, Sarah Best, Meredith Roethling, Abbey Pope and Margaux Pope each picked up a singles point. Roething prevailed in a...Published: Sep 7, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Rosewood tennis falls to Ayden-Grifton
LITTLEFIELD -- Deziree Baker claimed Rosewood's lone point in a 6-1 loss to Ayden-Grifton in a Carolina 1-A Conference match Thursday afternoon. The Chargers (3-4 overall, 1-1 CC) prevailed on five singles courts and claimed a marathon third-set tiebreaker...Published: Sep 7, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
GHS match suspended
Threatening weather that eventually brought rain suspended play between Carolina 1-A Conference tennis rivals Goldsboro and North Duplin on Thursday afternoon. The Cougars led 4-1 with one singles match still in progress when the coaches agreed to finish the...Published: Sep 7, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Line of scrimmage will tell the tale as Golden Falcons play host to Cougars
There is a battle that ensues in every football game in a place where holes are opened for running backs and quarterbacks are given time to pass. It is a place where games are won and lost and where fame...Published: Sep 7, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Southern Wayne tennis defeats North Lenoir
La GRANGE -- Southern Wayne turned back Eastern Carolina 3-A Conference foe North Lenoir 5-2 on Thursday afternoon. Taylor Davis, Mollieanne Kennedy, Hope Rose and Cierra Moody each recorded a singles victory for the Saints. Davis-Kennedy also prevailed in...Published: Sep 7, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Aycock knocks off Cleveland
PIKEVILLE -- Charles B. Aycock was not about to make the same mistake twice. After failing to put away South Johnson in a five-set loss on Tuesday, the Golden Falcons overcame a fourth-set deficit for a 25-21, 15-25, 25-18, 25-22...Published: Sep 7, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Thursday, September 6, 2012
Preps digest: JV sports roundup
* Volleyball: Rosewood d. North Johnston 25-13, 25-5 -- Callie Thornton led the Eagles with two kills and nine digs. Jordan Martens finished with three assists and Ashlynn Spell tallied three digs. Rosewood improved to 8-1 overall. * Volleyball:...Published: Sep 6, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Spring Creek-Union battle to 4-4 draw
SEVEN SPRINGS -- Two teams playing to a draw in soccer is not normally the most entertaining event to watch. Wednesday's game between Spring Creek and Union proved to be the exception as the two squads finished in a 4-4...Published: Sep 6, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Rosewood drops 4-set affair to North Johnston
KENLY -- North Johnston started strong and rolled past Rosewood 25-11, 25-23, 20-25, 25-14 on Wednesday night. Rosewood (6-3 overall) plays host to Union on Monday....Published: Sep 6, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Nash dishes out 20 assists in EW's road win
SEVEN SPRINGS -- Eastern Wayne got off to a good start and never looked back in a 25-13, 25-21, 25-22 win over Spring Creek on Wednesday night. Kendra Nash dished out 20 assists in the win. Allyson Newsome and Stephanie...Published: Sep 6, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
EW, CBA cross country teams compete in four-team ECC road meet
FOUR OAKS -- Charles B. Aycock's Marvin Alexander and Eastern Wayne's Alyssa Akers emerged the county's top runners during a four-team meet hosted by Eastern Carolina 3-A Conference member South Johnston on Wednesday afternoon. Alexander ran the 5K course in...Published: Sep 6, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Simmons shoots even-par 71, claims medalist honors in 4-team meet
WILSON -- Charles B. Aycock senior Tara Simmons seized medalist honors with an even-par 71 during a four-team, non-conference meet contested on the Willow Springs Country Club links Wednesday afternoon. The teams played 18 holes. The Golden Falcons placed third...Published: Sep 6, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Eastern Wayne tennis team defeats Greenville Rose
GREENVILLE -- Eastern Wayne claimed four points in singles play and rallied past Greenville Rose 6-3 on Wednesday afternoon. Blake Govan, McKenna Dove, Cameron Dove and Brittney Brinson each prevailed in singles for the Warriors. The tandems of Grace Delbridge-Govan...Published: Sep 6, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
WCDS falls to defending 1-A state champ on soccer pitch
AHOSKIE -- Wayne Country Day could not crack the tough defense of defending state champion Ridgecroft in a 3-0 defeat on Wednesday afternoon. Wayne Country Day entertains Freedom Christian on Friday....Published: Sep 6, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Wallace-Rose Hill rolls past Princeton
TEACHEY -- Wallace-Rose Hill got its offense in gear early and often in a 6-1 win over Princeton on Wednesday night. Josh Boykin scored the Bulldogs' lone goal. Oliver Balderas registered the assist. Princeton plays host to North Johnston today....Published: Sep 6, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Greene Central boots Beddingfield in EPC play
SNOW HILL -- Greene Central held off a late rally by Eastern Plains 2-A Conference foe Wilson Beddingfield, and grabbed a 4-3 victory on Wednesday night. Elvis padilla, Eustachio Rubio, Hugo Sanchez and Alexis Selvan each scored a goal in...Published: Sep 6, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Martinez scores twice in Goldsboro's road win
RED OAK -- Goldsboro earned its first win of the season with a 3-1 triumph over Nash Central on Wednesday night. Jeffrey Martinez scored a pair of goals for the Cougars. Damon Pate added the third Goldsboro goal. Luke McAlduff...Published: Sep 6, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
No. 8-ranked Gryphons turn back CBA netters
PIKEVILLE -- Katie Gurley tossed her racquet, wiped the sweat from her hands and face, grabbed her water bottle and searched for Charles B. Aycock head coach Luke Vail. The two met at the fence near the court entrance. Gurley...Published: Sep 6, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Aycock-RM tennis box
Rocky Mount 6 C.B. Aycock 3 Singles: No. 1 Ashton Walker (CBA) d. Mackenzie Warner 6-0, 6-1; No. 2 Katie Gurley (CBA) d. Tanner Brice 6-0, 6-3; No. 3 Chandler Brice (RM) d. Rachel Jackson 6-2, 6-0; No. 4 Eliza...Published: Sep 6, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Pina pings in three goals for C.B. Aycock
PIKEVILLE -- The streak ended. Barely. Juan Pina recorded a hat trick and Collin Zacharzuk added two goals during Charles B. Aycock's wild, 5-3 triumph over Eastern Carolina 3-A Conference foe North Lenoir on the Hardy Talton Stadium pitch Wednesday...Published: Sep 6, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Preps digest: JV, middle school news
JV sports * Volleyball: Goldsboro d. Wayne Country Day 25-21, 25-16 -- Kaylee Lyon recorded seven of the Cougars' 21 aces. Maddie Jara provided four kills. Goldsboro (3-5 overall) visits Jones Senior on Thursday. Middle schools * Soccer: Wayne...Published: Sep 5, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
SC-Rosewood tennis box
Spring Creek 9 Rosewood 0 Singles: No. 1 Emily Daniel (SC) d. Rebecca Sass 6-0, 6-0; No. 2 Anna Haggerty (SC) d. Abigail Godwin 6-3, 6-1; No. 3 Daysi Ramirez (SC) d. Holly Williford 7-6 (7), 6-3; No. 4 Tara...Published: Sep 5, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Gators open defense of Carolina 1-A Conference girls' tennis title
Spring Creek seized control early on each singles court and began defense of its Carolina 1-A Conference dual-team tennis championship in dominating fashion Tuesday afternoon. The Gators handed county rival Rosewood a 9-0 loss. It was the season-opening match for...Published: Sep 5, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Rosewood's Britt seeing glimpses of things to come
Rosewood remains a work in progress three weeks into the high school football season. Is head coach Robert Britt discouraged? Yes and no. He sees the players' desire to improve every day. But he also knows that little mistakes, which...Published: Sep 5, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Johnson quickly finds rhythm in Pirates' season opener
When asked to rate quarterback Rio Johnson's first career start on a scale of 1 to 10 following Saturday's 35-13 win over Appalachian State, East Carolina head coach Ruffin McNeill responded with a smile, "Win, W-I-N, exclamation point, exclamation point."...Published: Sep 5, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Greene Central opens EPC play with loss to Kinston
KINSTON -- Greene Central endured a 4-3 loss against Kinston on Tuesday evening in Eastern Plains 2-A Conference play. Eustachio Rubio scored twice for the Rams and Elvis Padilla added a goal on Miguel Rubio's assist. Greene Central (1-1-0 overall,...Published: Sep 5, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Wise scores lone goal in Wayne Christian's home defeat
Baron Wise scored a late goal for Wayne Christian, but it was not enough in a 2-1 loss to visiting Cape Fear Christian on Tuesday night. Mason White tallied 11 saves for the Eagles in the Carolina Christian 1-A Conference...Published: Sep 5, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Rosewood drops match at North Johnston
KENLY -- North Johnston scored the only goal of the second half and hung on for a 3-2 win over Rosewood on Tuesday evening. Jyonte Raynor and Reed Howell both scored for the Eagles. Marquail Almontser and Josh Drew each...Published: Sep 5, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Shimer, Avila log hat tricks for North Lenoir
La GRANGE -- North Lenoir earned its first victory of the season by defeating Goldsboro 9-1 on Tuesday night. Justin Shimer and Oscar Avila each scored three goals for the Hawks. Hunter Smith, Caleb Baird and Doerico Sutton each added...Published: Sep 5, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
CFCA hands Wayne Christian conference loss
Wayne Christian forced a fourth set, but ultimately fell 27-25, 25-17, 20-25, 25-16 against Carolina Christian 1-A foe Cape Fear Christian at home on Tuesday evening. Morgan Foss contributed 11 digs and five service aces for the Eagles. Katie Isenhower...Published: Sep 5, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Southern Wayne nets ECC road win
FOUR OAKS -- Southern Wayne picked up a 7-2 win at Eastern Carolina 3-A Conference foe South Johnston on Tuesday afternoon. Mollieanne Kennedy, Hope Rose, Claire Kennedy and Cierra Moody each collected a singles win for the Saints. The doubles...Published: Sep 5, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Wayne Christian tennis defeats CFCA
Wayne Christian remained unbeaten with a 6-3 win over Carolina Christian 1-A Conference foe Cape Fear Christian at Herman Park on Tuesday afternoon. Brooke Barfield, Taylor Willman, Elizabeth Sutton and Carla Benton each recorded a singles victory for the Eagles....Published: Sep 5, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Walnut Creek Ladies Golf news
Mary Morris aced hole No. 9, the second of her career, last Friday at Walnut Creek Country Club. Playing partners Evelyn Rose, Penny Ritt and Estelle Jennings witnessed the feat. Rose emerged the low putts winner during weekly play....Published: Sep 5, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Chargers sweep Cougars on volleyball court
Juliet Jones did not mince words during a timeout. Wayne Country Day got the message. The Chargers overcame a shaky start and defeated visiting Goldsboro 25-15, 25-20, 25-11 on Tuesday evening. Both teams struggled with service receive in the opening...Published: Sep 5, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
C.B. Aycock spikers drop 5-set affair at S. Johnston
FOUR OAKS -- South Johnston rallied to claim the final two sets and defeated Eastern Carolina 3-A Conference foe Charles B. Aycock 22-25, 26-24, 22-25, 25-20, 15-4 on Tuesday evening. Madison Martin tallied 21 digs for the Golden Falcons....Published: Sep 5, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Davis Love III fills out Ryder Cup team
NEW YORK (AP) -- Davis Love III became the third straight U.S. captain to pick a Ryder Cup rookie, and the first captain since 1997 who had to spend a pick on Jim Furyk. Love filled out his 12-man team...Published: Sep 4, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Argonauts shut out Trojan women on soccer pitch
MOC Sports Information DAHLONEGA, Ga. -- Freshman goalkeeper Carolin Edenhofer recorded a collegiate-high 12 saves and Mount Olive fought off a 26-shot attack before falling to West Florida 2-0 on the final day of the North Georgia women's soccer tournament....Published: Sep 4, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Lane Tree Ladies Golf Association news
Lane Tree LGA * Mary Ann Sutton claimed game-of-the-week honors on the Lane Tree Golf Club links. Teresa Shearin and Libby Newsome won low net and low putts, respectively....Published: Sep 4, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Monday, September 3, 2012
Area football players-of-the-week: Aug. 31
Offense -- Tre Hammonds (Spring Creek)Rushed for 47 yards and a touchdown, completed a 68-yard TD pass and hauled in two passes for 77 yards in Gators' shootout loss to Southeast Halifax.Defense -- Antony Carmon (Eastern Wayne)Recorded eight tackles, deflected...Published: Sep 3, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Prep football notebook: Eastern Wayne keeps it simple in victory over South Lenoir
Eastern Wayne did not try to trick South Lenoir with a bunch of wild formations or gadget plays on Friday night. The Warriors, instead, lined up in the same formation almost every down and focused on executing their base...Published: Sep 3, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Murphy hired to take over MOC men's lacrosse program
MOUNT OLIVE -- Athletics director Jeff Eisen has announced that Mike Murphy has been named head men's lacrosse coach at Mount Olive College. The Trojans are in their first year of men's and women's lacrosse. Murphy comes to Mount...Published: Sep 3, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Saturday, September 1, 2012
Neuse Christian rallies from two-set deficit against Wayne Christian
Wayne Christian seemed poise to capture its second win of the season Friday afternoon, but Carolina Christian 1-A rival Neuse Christian rallied for a 22-25, 23-25, 25-21, 25-23, 15-11 victory at Clifford Gymnatorium. Kaley Wallace paced Wayne Christian with 12...Published: Sep 1, 2012 11:08 PM Full Story
Wayne Christian finds offense against Neuse Christian
Held scoreless in its first two outings, Wayne Christian erupted on offense Friday evening. Chris Easom logged a hat trick (three goals) and Victor Kokiko added two first-half goals in the Eagles' 8-0 rout. It was the Carolina Christian 1-A...Published: Sep 1, 2012 11:08 PM Full Story
Saints' special teams play crucial at White Oak
Jacksonville Daily News Correspondent JACKSONVILLE -- Southern Wayne did what its coach says it does best Friday night in defeating White Oak 18-8. The Saints ran the ball. "We pride ourselves on running the ball," Southern Wayne coach David Lee...Published: Sep 1, 2012 11:08 PM Full Story
Spring Creek-SE Halifax box
Spring Creek 8 20 0 12 -- 40 SE Halifax 16 14 14 8 -- 52 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING -- Spring Creek -- Tre Hammonds 15-47, TD; Devante Faison 11-23, TD; Terrell Johnson 5-28. PASSING -- Spring Creek -- Faison...Published: Sep 1, 2012 11:08 PM Full Story
Spring Creek gets in shootout with Southeast Halifax
HALIFAX -- Spring Creek found itself in a shootout on Friday night at Southeast Halifax. Unfortunately for the Gators, the Trojans had one more bullet and held on for a 52-40 victory. After falling behind by two touchdowns early, Spring...Published: Sep 1, 2012 11:08 PM Full Story
Southern Wayne-White Oak box
Southern Wayne 6 6 6 0 -- 18 White Oak 0 0 0 8 -- 8 First quarter SW -- Matthews 61 run (run failed) Second quarter SW -- Kornegay 60 run (pass failed) Third quarter SW -- Campbell blocked...Published: Sep 1, 2012 11:08 PM Full Story
Rosewood-Midway box
Rosewood 0 7 0 0 -- 7 Midway 14 10 14 6 -- 44 Second quarter R -- Garrison 3 run (Almantser kick) INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING -- Rosewood -- Josh Davis 9-115; Spencer Garrison 26-107, TD; Jamari McGowan 4-7; Malique...Published: Sep 1, 2012 11:08 PM Full Story
Midway builds three-TD lead, routs Rosewood
SPIVEY'S CORNER -- Rosewood ran into a buzzsaw as Midway earned a 44-7 victory on Friday night. Midway jumped ahead 7-0 on the second play of the game and made the score 14-0 on its second possession. Trailing 21-0 in...Published: Sep 1, 2012 11:08 PM Full Story
Dixon scores late TD, edges Princeton 24-20
PRINCETON -- Princeton couldn't close the deal. Dixon cashed in when it counted the most. Quarterback CD Hansley orchestrated a game-winning 12-play march that chewed up 82 yards, and capped the visiting Bulldogs' come-from-behind, 24-20 victory at the Fred Bartholomew...Published: Sep 1, 2012 11:08 PM Full Story
Princeton-Dixon box
Dixon 3 8 6 7 -- 24 Princeton 6 14 0 0 -- 20 First quarter P -- Frazier 14 run (run failed), 6:23 D -- Ross 25 FG, 1:25 Second quarter P -- Frazier 2 run (R. Woodard kick),...Published: Sep 1, 2012 11:08 PM Full Story
Kinston easily dispatches North Lenoir
La GRANGE -- Kinston over-matched and out-ran North Lenoir in a 41-13 victory on Friday night. One week after being forced to forfeit their only win due to an eligibility issue, the Hawks found the sledding extremely tough against the...Published: Sep 1, 2012 11:08 PM Full Story
Two MOC freshman shine in cross country debut
MOC Sports Information MOUNT OLIVE -- Freshman Dylan Lafond led Mount Olive to perfection during its season-opening cross country meet against rival Barton College. Lafond turned in a blazing time of 16 minutes, 6 seconds and the Trojans took the...Published: Sep 1, 2012 11:08 PM Full Story
James Kenan nips county rival East Duplin
WARSAW -- James Kenan opened its home schedule with a 22-21 victory over county rival East Duplin at Bill Taylor Field. The Tigers snapped a three-game skid in the series. James Kenan grabbed an early lead when Dominique Barnes snuck...Published: Sep 1, 2012 11:08 PM Full Story
James Kenan-East Duplin box
East Duplin 0 21 0 0 -- 21 James Kenan 14 0 8 0 -- 22 First quarter JK -- Barnes 1 run (kick failed) JK -- Fullwood 45 punt return (Sutton run) Second quarter ED -- Poole 43 pass...Published: Sep 1, 2012 11:08 PM Full Story
Greene Central-C.B. Aycock box
Greene Central 7 0 0 0 -- 7 C.B. Aycock 6 6 6 18 -- 36 First quarter CBA -- Clark 40 run (Harrison kick failed); 9:01 GC -- Batchelor 1 run (Radford kick); 2:48 Second quarter CBA -- Snowden...Published: Sep 1, 2012 11:08 PM Full Story
C.B. Aycock steamrolls Greene Central
PIKEVILLE -- Charles B. Aycock showed up at practice on Monday following its 40-0 loss at Wilson Hunt unsure of itself as a football team. The Golden Falcons know exactly who they are now. Aycock's defense intercepted three passes and...Published: Sep 1, 2012 11:08 PM Full Story
Warrior defense preserves 1st half lead
Eastern Wayne's offense did the job in the first half. The Warriors' defense took care of the second half. Quarterback Mitch Pike threw for two touchdowns and ran for one as Eastern Wayne upended South Lenoir 22-14 at Little Big...Published: Sep 1, 2012 11:08 PM Full Story
Eastern Wayne-South Lenoir box
South Lenoir 7 7 0 0 -- 14 Eastern Wayne 14 8 0 0 -- 22 First quarter EW -- L. Pridgen 14 pass from Pike (kick failed); 6:01 EW -- D. Pridgen 43 pass from Pike (Davilla catch); 4:23...Published: Sep 1, 2012 11:08 PM Full Story
ECU rolls past Appalachian State
GREENVILLE -- There were plenty of questions surrounding Rio Johnson prior to his first start at quarterback in an East Carolina uniform. Johnson answered a lot of those questions on Saturday afternoon. The junior from Atlanta overcame an early interception,...Published: Sep 1, 2012 11:08 PM Full Story
CBA's Alexander, Perkins have good outings at ECC kickoff meet
FOUR OAKS -- Charles B. Aycock's Marvin Alexander and Kennedy Perkins each recorded a top-10 finish during the season-opening, Eastern Carolina 3-A Conference kickoff meet hosted by South Johnston. Alexander placed fourth among the boys with a time of 20...Published: Sep 1, 2012 11:08 PM Full Story
ECC cross country kickoff meet results
FOUR OAKS -- Results from the season-opening, Eastern Carolina 3-A Conference boys' and girls' kickoff meet hosted by South Johnston High School: BOYS Team scores Triton 42 South Johnston 61 Cleveland 64 C.B. Aycock 97 North Lenoir 107 Eastern Wayne...Published: Sep 1, 2012 11:08 PM Full Story
Large crowd gathers for final AMA races of year at Busco Beach
Jack Bennett has a saying that he likes to tell visitors who travel to Busco Beach ATV Park. "Dirt is what we do," Bennett says with a smile. Busco Beach got another chance to shine Saturday when the ATV Extreme...Published: Sep 1, 2012 11:08 PM Full Story