Wednesday, July 31, 2013
Walnut Creek Ladies Golf news
Marilyn "Pete" Reaves emerged Walnut Creek Cup champion, while Evelyn Rose claimed runner-up honors. Hiromi Sueki won first flight, while Penny Ritt claimed second flight. The Cup champion was determined by the best three net scores during four regular...Published: Jul 31, 2013 1:47 PM Full Story
2013 N.C. Senior American Legion state baseball tournament results
WILSON -- Results for the 2013 N.C. Senior American Legion state baseball tournament at historic Fleming Stadium: Friday's games Game 1 -- Shelby 4, Kernersville 1 Game 2 -- Lincoln County 5, Randolph County 3 Game 3 -- Garner 4,...Published: Jul 31, 2013 1:47 PM Full Story
One more day: High school football season kicks off Thursday
Charles B. Aycock and Eastern Wayne will meet at 8 a.m. Rosewood players will gather at 8:45, while Southern Wayne's season commences at 9 a.m. in Dudley. Weather permitting, Spring Creek will start at 5 p.m. Three teams -- Goldsboro,...Published: Jul 31, 2013 1:47 PM Full Story
Tuesday, July 30, 2013
Living his dream: Brewers' rookie just enjoying the moment
rcoggins@newsargus.com CHICAGO -- Neither a hostile crowd nor the bright lights bothered rookie Rob Wooten when he stepped onto the mound at Coors Field in Colorado last Friday evening. He felt right at home. "Once I got on the mound,...Published: Jul 30, 2013 1:47 PM Full Story
McGee, DuBose sign with Francis Marion
FLORENCE, S.C. -- A trio of Southeastern Community College teammates will play for perennial Division II baseball power Francis Marion University in 2014. Nick McGee and Eric DuBose, who each starred at Charles B. Aycock High School, and fellow...Published: Jul 30, 2013 1:47 PM Full Story
Lane Tree Ladies Golf news
Teresa Shearin carded an 18-hole round of 75 and emerged the game-of-the-week and low gross winner during play on the Lane Tree Golf Club links. Rhonda William took low net. Linda Watson collected low putts....Published: Jul 30, 2013 1:47 PM Full Story
Monday, July 29, 2013
2013 N.C. Senior American Legion state tournament results
WILSON -- Results for the 2013 N.C. Senior American Legion state baseball tournament at historic Fleming Stadium: Friday's games Game 1 -- Shelby 4, Kernersville 1 Game 2 -- Lincoln County 5, Randolph County 3 Game 3 -- Garner 4,...Published: Jul 29, 2013 1:47 PM Full Story
Saturday, July 27, 2013
He's in 'The Show' -- Fremont's Wooten makes MLB debut in Colorado
rcoggins@newsargus.com DENVER -- Welcome to the Big Show, Rob Wooten. The Fremont native made his Major League debut on the mound and at the plate during Milwaukee's 8-3 loss to Colorado at Coors Field on Friday evening. Wooten tossed 2...Published: Jul 27, 2013 11:06 PM Full Story
NFHS changes draw positive reactions from coaches
rcoggins@newsargus.com GREENSBORO -- Rules revisions, clarifications and changes created quite a stir during the annual North Carolina Coaches Association clinic. Some coaches left scratching their heads. Others absorbed the information to think about later. Most exited with the mindset that...Published: Jul 27, 2013 11:05 PM Full Story
Nine new faces join MOC men's soccer team
MOUNT OLIVE -- The 2013 recruiting class joining the Mount Olive College men's soccer program has an eastern North Carolina flavor. Six newcomers hail from the Tar Heel state, while the remaining trio comes from Missouri, California and Georgia....Published: Jul 27, 2013 11:05 PM Full Story
2013 N.C. Senior American Legion state baseball tournament pairings
WILSON -- Results for the 2013 N.C. Senior American Legion state baseball tournament at historic Fleming Stadium: Friday's games Game 1 -- Shelby 4, Kernersville 1 Game 2 -- Lincoln County 5, Randolph County 3 Game 3 -- Garner 4,...Published: Jul 27, 2013 11:05 PM Full Story
Friday, July 26, 2013
N.C. Senior American Legion state tournament pairings
WILSON -- Pairings the 2013 N.C. Senior American Legion state baseball tournament at historic Fleming Stadium: Friday's games Game 1 -- Shelby (34-7) vs. Kernersville (29-8), 9:30 a.m. Game 2 -- Randolph County (31-5) vs. Lincoln County (20-14), 12:30 p.m....Published: Jul 26, 2013 1:47 PM Full Story
Outdoors column: Even the finickiest of fish will strike a fly
Rainy weather put a damper on the fishing lately, with runoff tainting all of the lakes, rivers and even the Atlantic. I had scheduled a trout trip to the mountains. However, when I contacted my source, he said the place...Published: Jul 26, 2013 1:47 PM Full Story
Lightning strikes most dangerous on open water
rhanchett@newsargus.com The volatile weather across eastern North Carolina this summer has had serious consequences. Farmers are worried about tobacco crops, emergency officials are concerned about the potential for flooding and outdoorsmen are leery of being caught in a storm. A...Published: Jul 26, 2013 1:47 PM Full Story
Thursday, July 25, 2013
N.C. Senior American Legion state tournament schedule
WILSON -- Pairings for the 2013 N.C. Senior American Legion state baseball tournament at historic Fleming Stadium: Friday's games Game 1 -- Shelby (34-7) vs. Kernersville (29-8), 9:30 a.m. Game 2 -- Randolph County (31-5) vs. Lincoln County (20-14), 12:30...Published: Jul 25, 2013 1:47 PM Full Story
Lane Tree Ladies golf news
Linda Watson claimed game-of-the-week and low gross accolades during play on the Lane Tree Golf Club links. Novella Zambelli captured low net....Published: Jul 25, 2013 1:47 PM Full Story
Wilmington Post 10 returns to defend state title
rcoggins@newsargus.com WILSON -- The defending state champion returns. Three teams make their first-ever appearance. The remaining four teams have been there, done that. In all, a total of eight squads comprise the field for the 2013 North Carolina Senior American...Published: Jul 25, 2013 1:47 PM Full Story
Wednesday, July 24, 2013
Farmer records hole-in-one at GMGC
Gene Farmer collected his third career hole-in-one on No. 16 while playing a round at Goldsboro Municipal Golf Course. Frank Jordan, Phil Talerico and Mike Froline witnessed the feat....Published: Jul 24, 2013 1:47 PM Full Story
2013 NC Senior Legion state tournament pairings
WILSON -- Pairings for opening-round play and complete schedule for the 2013 N.C. Senior American Legion state baseball tournament at historic Fleming Stadium: Friday's games Game 1 -- Shelby (34-7) vs. Kernersville (29-8), 9:30 a.m. Game 2 -- Randolph County...Published: Jul 24, 2013 1:47 PM Full Story
Walnut Creek Ladies Golf news
Sam Gillett won low gross and Marilyn "Pete" Reaves emerged the low net winner during weekly play on the Walnut Creek Country Club links. Reaves also claimed the 2013 Walnut Creek State Play-Day crown. Faye Franklin took low putts. Last...Published: Jul 24, 2013 1:47 PM Full Story
Tuesday, July 23, 2013
Six new faces added to MOC women's lacrosse team
MOUNT OLIVE -- Second-year Mount Olive College head women's lacrosse coach Grant Kelam has started his recruiting for the 2014 season. Kelam signed six defenders, including a pair of high school teammates -- Sade Allen and Nicholle Galletti. Allen,...Published: Jul 23, 2013 2:15 PM Full Story
Monday, July 22, 2013
NCISAA meeting brings about tweaks in playoff systems
The dual-team tennis format -- as expected -- generated debate during the annual Board of Managers meeting conducted by N.C. Independent Schools Athletic Association. The 3-A schools remained in favor of the system they've used for more than a...Published: Jul 22, 2013 1:47 PM Full Story
Sunday, July 21, 2013
Association's Board of Managers discuss tennis playoffs
The dual-team tennis format -- as expected -- generated debate during the annual Board of Managers meeting conducted by N.C. Independent Schools Athletic Association. The 3-A schools remained in favor of the system they've used for more than a decade....Published: Jul 21, 2013 1:52 AM Full Story
Thursday, July 18, 2013
Pirates picked to win C-USA East Division football crown
IRVING, Texas -- Coming off its sixth bowl appearance in the last seven years, East Carolina has been tabbed the Conference USA East Division favorite by the league's 14 head coaches in a poll conducted Wednesday morning. The Pirates...Published: Jul 18, 2013 1:47 PM Full Story
Local opinion -- SEC could head down slippery slope
Steve Spurrier may have been right but he also took the first steps down what is certain to be a slippery slope. Spurrier, the head football coach at the University of South Carolina, revealed at the SEC Media Days on...Published: Jul 18, 2013 1:47 PM Full Story
Wednesday, July 17, 2013
Trojans hire new softball assistant coach
MOUNT OLIVE -- Eric Lee, who helped Campbell University set a single-season stolen base record, has been named assistant softball coach at Mount Olive College. Lee will serve as hitting coach and assist with recruiting. "I'm extremely excited to...Published: Jul 17, 2013 1:47 PM Full Story
Inaugural year a rousing success for EEVC
The end-of-season celebration confirmed the Eastern Elite Volleyball Club accomplished more than it expected during its inaugural season of competition. The Club's four teams participated in 125 matches and had individual players earn all-regional tournament accolades in each age...Published: Jul 17, 2013 1:47 PM Full Story
Blazers' team effort pleases Norris
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. -- Two runner-up finishes. One final four appearance. Wayne County Blazers 14-Under head basketball coach Danny Norris couldn't be more pleased with his team's performance on the court this season. Especially this past week. After...Published: Jul 17, 2013 1:47 PM Full Story
Tuesday, July 16, 2013
Lane Tree Ladies golf news
Two diehard golfers -- Mary Ann Sutton and Linda Watson -- staged a one-on-one battle on the rain-soaked Lane Tree Golf Club layout. Sutton claimed game-of-the-week and low gross honors. Watson carded low net. No other golfer competed in...Published: Jul 16, 2013 1:47 PM Full Story
Monday, July 15, 2013
WCMA: Clark Rose defends Open Division championship
Clark Rose chose not to look at the leader board during the final round of the Wayne County Men's Amateur at Lane Tree Golf Club on Sunday afternoon. The decision paid off with a second consecutive victory. Rose fired...Published: Jul 15, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Saturday, July 13, 2013
WCMA: Final 36-hole scores for 2013 tournament
Wayne County Mens Amateur After first round Open Division Campbell,Brandon 67 Buschmann,Ian 68 Gardner,Hayden 69 Brindley,Kevin 70 Jones,Brad 70 Jones,Dane 70 McKee, Trae 70 Ogburn,Shane 70 Rose,Clark 71 Smith,Dustin 71 Sauls,Michael 72 Sutton,Lionel 72 Williams,Eric 72 Herring,Kevin 74 Joyner,Jeremy 74...Published: Jul 13, 2013 11:36 PM Full Story
Rain cancels second round of WCMA
Heavy rains made playing conditions on the opening day of the Wayne County Men's Amateur tougher than expected. The wet weather cancelled Saturday's second-round. After downpours soaked the field at Goldsboro Municipal Golf Course on Friday the tournament committee was...Published: Jul 13, 2013 11:36 PM Full Story
Busco Beach hosts ATV Extreme Dirt Track Series
License plates from Washington State, New York, Oklahoma, South Dakota, California and all points in between told the story. ATV racing isn't just a sport, it's a passion and a way of life. Riders and fans from across America gathered...Published: Jul 13, 2013 11:36 PM Full Story
Friday, July 12, 2013
Post 11 battled more than rivals in 2013
Wayne County Post 11 wasn't just battling it's old American Legion rivals this summer, Mother Nature proved to be a formidable opponent as well. Post 11 had 14 games rained out this summer while eight returning players worked to develop...Published: Jul 12, 2013 1:49 PM Full Story
WCMA tees off today
The best golfers in Wayne County hit the links this morning for the opening round of the 2013 Wayne County Men's Amateur at Goldsboro Municipal Golf Course. The field of 140 players was greeted by wet weather that is expected...Published: Jul 12, 2013 1:49 PM Full Story
Thursday, July 11, 2013
Rose among deep field in Wayne County Men's Amateur
rhanchett@newsargus.com Clark Rose sank the final putt at the 2012 Wayne County Men's Amateur golf tournament to seal his first victory in the event. Rose will hit the first tee shot when the 2013 tournament opens on Friday morning at...Published: Jul 11, 2013 1:47 PM Full Story
Stevens: All-Star game far from perfect
Eleven years ago, Major League Baseball commissioner Bud Selig made the infamous decision of halting the 2002 All-Star game after 11 innings with the score tied at 7-7 because both teams were out of pitching. A year later, Selig coined...Published: Jul 11, 2013 1:47 PM Full Story
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
Local golf
Lane Tree LGA * Cathy Garris claimed low gross and game-of-the-week honors during play at Lane Tree Gold Club this week despite wet conditions around the course. Novella Zambelli carded the low net and Mary Ann Sutton finished with low...Published: Jul 10, 2013 1:47 PM Full Story
Tuesday, July 9, 2013
Pitt County eliminates Wayne County Post 11
rhanchett@newsargus.com DUDLEY -- For the second time in three days Pitt County Post 39 pitcher Jarrett Ozimek took the ball and strode to the pitchers mound with the same result. Ozimek pitched four sterling innings of relief and earned his...Published: Jul 9, 2013 1:47 PM Full Story
Monday, July 8, 2013
American Legion baseball box
Wayne County 023 400 002 -- 11 10 2 Pitt County 101 001 020 -- 5 10 4 Leading hitters -- Wayne County Post 11 -- Garrett Joyner 2-4, RBI; Ryan Faucette 3-5; Duane Gurganus 2-4; Ashton Cox 1-3, 2...Published: Jul 8, 2013 1:47 PM Full Story
Wayne County forces third game
astevens@newsargus.com GREENVILLE -- Another opportunity to shake off some rust turned into a chance for Wayne County to build some momentum. Playing for just the second time since June 26, Post 11 kept its season alive with an 11-5 victory...Published: Jul 8, 2013 1:47 PM Full Story
Saturday, July 6, 2013
Wayne County drops opener to Pitt
By RYAN HANCHETT rhanchett@newsargus.com DUDLEY -- Pitt County Post 39 built a huge lead after four innings and never looked back in a 9-5 win over Wayne County in the opening game of the American Legion Area I East Division...Published: Jul 6, 2013 11:54 PM Full Story
Friday, July 5, 2013
Post 11 playoff story
MOUNT OLIVE -- Regular-season play is done. Area I commissioner Bob Figulski emailed his decision to the athletic officers and coaches on Wednesday evening. He's elected to give all eight teams a shot at emerging as the Area I...Published: Jul 5, 2013 1:47 PM Full Story
Wednesday, July 3, 2013
Nashville's Wooten selected for PCL All-Star team
NASHVILLE -- Good things usually happen unexpectedly. Rob Wooten is living proof these days. The Nashville Sounds right-hander got the news late Tuesday evening that he's been selected as a reserve pitcher for the Pacific Coast League in the...Published: Jul 3, 2013 1:47 PM Full Story
Weather certainly not helping Area I East Division teams
MOUNT OLIVE -- The frustrating rainouts continue and the 11th hour is quickly approaching for Senior Legion baseball teams in Area I East Division play. And the make-up dates are disappearing. Heavy rainfall has forced cancellation of 10 division...Published: Jul 3, 2013 1:47 PM Full Story
Local opinion: National anthem more than just words
As a kid my favorite part of attending any sporting event usually centered around catching a foul ball, trips to the concession stand and spending quality time with my dad. Like a lot of children, I grew up thinking the...Published: Jul 3, 2013 1:47 PM Full Story
Tuesday, July 2, 2013
Post 11 washed out ... again
For the 13th time this season, Mother Nature washed out a Wayne County Post 11 baseball game Monday evening. So, Post 11 and Pitt County Pos 39 will attempt to play their Area I East contest today at Southern Wayne...Published: Jul 2, 2013 1:47 PM Full Story
Lane Tree Ladies Golf news
Nan Jarrell sloshed her way to game-of-the-week honors on the soggy Lane Tree Golf Club links. Novella Zambella seized low net. Mary Ann Sutton claimed low putts....Published: Jul 2, 2013 1:47 PM Full Story
Monday, July 1, 2013
ECBL: Smith's double caps Gators' mercy-rule win
SEVEN SPRINGS -- Sawyer Smith invoked the mercy rule with a fifth-inning double and Spring Creek defeated Wayne, 11-1, on the Eastern Carolina Baseball League scene. Chad Spurgeon led the Gators with two hits and an RBI. Allen Coor contributed...Published: Jul 1, 2013 1:49 PM Full Story
ECBL: Spurgeon throws 4-hitter against Wilson Christian
WILSON -- Chad Spurgeon scattered four hits in a complete-game effort during Spring Creek's 5-2 triumph over Eastern Carolina Baseball League foe Wilson Christian. Spurgeon fanned seven batters and yielded two runs (one earned). Will Rouse tripled and drove in...Published: Jul 1, 2013 1:49 PM Full Story
Rain continues to wreak havoc for Area I East teams
MOUNT OLIVE -- The madness continues. And Mother Nature keeps interfering. Every Area I East Division team has at least two or more games to make up before the season-ending playoffs begin July 7. Ten Division games were rained...Published: Jul 1, 2013 1:49 PM Full Story