Monday, February 18, 2013
WCDS boys, girls receive at-large invitations to NCISAA 1-A hoops playoffs
There's no place like home. At least for one more game. Wayne Country Day earned at-large bids to the N.C. Independent Schools Athletic Association Class 1-A boys' and girls' basketball playoffs on Sunday afternoon. The Charger boys (16-8 overall) drew...Published: Feb 18, 2013 1:47 PM Full Story
Aycock's boys carry confidence into ECC basketball tournament
After four straight losses and starring at a 6-9 record in mid-January, Charles B. Aycock was simply tired of losing. The Golden Falcons knew they weren't executing up to their potential and at 1-3 in Eastern Carolina 3-A Conference play,...Published: Feb 18, 2013 1:47 PM Full Story
Preps digest: Goldsboro boys finish 10-0 in league play
Boys' basketball Goldsboro 66, Ayden-Grifton 31 • AYDEN -- Goldsboro put the finishing touches on a perfect Carolina 1-A Conference campaign with a 66-31 triumph over Ayden-Grifton on Friday evening. It was the regular-season finale for both teams. The Cougars...Published: Feb 18, 2013 1:47 PM Full Story
Chargers' Best, Atkinson take home league's top honors
By RUDY COGGINS News-Argus Sports Editor A seventh-grader grew up and joined an elite class of players. A transfer held himself accountable and responsible on the basketball court this season. And each Wayne Country Day standout earned an unexpected --...Published: Feb 18, 2013 1:47 PM Full Story
Rosewood boys sweep series from Princeton
By RYAN HANCHETT News-Argus Sports Writer Princeton played it close to the vest in the first half. Rosewood opened things up in the second half. The Eagles got the better end of the decision in a 74-49 victory over the...Published: Feb 18, 2013 1:47 PM Full Story
MOC men's lacrosse launch inaugural season in dominating fashion
By RUDY COGGINS News-Argus Sports Editor MOUNT OLIVE -- Young Harris (Ga.) College just couldn't "Shield" itself from Mount Olive's offensive onslaught on a snowy Saturday afternoon. Junior Daniel Shields logged a hat trick and finished with a game-high seven...Published: Feb 18, 2013 1:47 PM Full Story
MOC's Lancaster notches 900th career win
Sitting at the dinner table one evening, Jesse Lancaster began naming off players who have put on a Mount Olive College baseball uniform and helped the program achieve national prominence. The names and seasons, admittedly, had run together for head...Published: Feb 18, 2013 1:47 PM Full Story
Trojans sweep Saturday DH from Le Moyne
By ANDREW STEVENS News-Argus Sports Writer MOUNT OLIVE -- Carl Lancaster has enjoyed numerous milestone moments during his tenure as head baseball coach at Mount Olive College. Saturday ranks toward the top of the list. The No. 1-ranked Trojans swept...Published: Feb 18, 2013 1:47 PM Full Story
WCDS girls fall to unbeaten Oakwood in CPIC tournament final
WILSON -- No. 3-ranked and unbeaten Oakwood handed Wayne Country Day a 53-36 loss in the Coastal Plains Independent 1-A Conference tournament final Saturday evening. Sarah Best led the Chargers with 12 points. Hannah Pearson contributed nine points, while Karis...Published: Feb 18, 2013 1:47 PM Full Story
Faith Christian end season at Trinity-Greenville
GREENVILLE -- Faith Christian could not muster enough offense to get past Trinity Christian in the opening round of the N.C. Christian Schools Association playoffs on Friday night. Molly Roebuck led the Conquerors with seven points. Meredith Mooring added six...Published: Feb 18, 2013 1:47 PM Full Story
MOC trio garners top honors in Conference Carolinas indoor meet
WINSTON-SALEM -- Mount Olive College captured the top individual awards for field events and placed among the top four teams in the inaugural Conference Carolinas Indoor Track and Field Championship meet Saturday afternoon. The Trojans' Ryan Campbell seized the...Published: Feb 18, 2013 1:47 PM Full Story
MOC offense explodes late against Le Moyne
MOUNT OLIVE -- Luke Barry made another strong case for a starting job and Bradon Reitano delivered yet another yard-clearing shot for No. 1-ranked Mount Olive on a cold, windy Sunday afternoon. Barry's two-RBI single and Reitano's grand slam spearheaded...Published: Feb 18, 2013 1:47 PM Full Story
MOC-Le Moyne box
Le Moyne 002 001 001 -- 4 5 4 Mount Olive 300 000 27x -- 12 11 1 Leading hitters -- Le Moyne -- Kody O'Connor 2-2, RBI; Paul Spiecher 1-3, 2B, 2 RBI; Pat Wiese 1-5, RBI. Mount Olive...Published: Feb 18, 2013 1:47 PM Full Story
McDonald's A-A nomination humbles Hill
The basketball kisses off the glass and drops through the net after a drive to the basket. A step-back 3-pointer barely touches the rim as it tickles the twine. Quick hands lead to a steal and uncontested layup. Aaron Hill...Published: Feb 18, 2013 1:47 PM Full Story