Saturday, August 3, 2013
Lots of new faces greet Saints' coaching staff
rhanchett@newsargus.com DUDLEY -- Returning varsity players are awarded white jerseys during preseason football practice at Southern Wayne High School. Former JV and middle school players get the red jerseys. Head coach David Lee was happy to see a sea of...Published: Aug 3, 2013 11:04 PM Full Story
Britt likes Eagles' work ethic
astevens@newsargus.com Higher expectations led to a busy summer around Branch Pope Field. Following its trip to the third round of the N.C. High School Athletic Association Class 1-A (small-school) state playoffs last season, Rosewood has been hard at work in...Published: Aug 3, 2013 11:04 PM Full Story
Britt selected to coach in East-West All-Star football game
rcoggins@newsargus.com Robert Britt won't have to request a sideline pass for the N.C. Coaches Association East-West All-Star football game next season. He'll coach instead. Britt is one of two Carolina 1-A coaches, along with Hobbton's Steve Mallard, selected as an...Published: Aug 3, 2013 11:04 PM Full Story
East regional appearance fuels Bulldawgs
astevens@newsargus.com PRINCETON -- After coming up one game short of playing for a state championship last year, Princeton's battle cry this season is simple -- one more. The excitement surrounding the Bulldogs' program following that run to the N.C. High...Published: Aug 3, 2013 11:04 PM Full Story
Young, enthusiastic Rebels work out in rain
rcoggins@newsargus.com CALYPSO -- Drenched from head to toe from a late-afternoon thunderstorm, the young and exuberant North Duplin football team went about business as usual. About 40 players have reported for three practices, which have followed the mandatory conditioning period...Published: Aug 3, 2013 11:04 PM Full Story
Family Y triathlon results
Results from the 28th annual Goldsboro Family Y Triathlon contested at Lake Wackena on Saturday morning. The event included a half-mile swim, 20-mile bike ride and three-mile run. MEN Runner, Hometown Time 1. George Worrell, Goldsboro 1:20.37 2. Frank Fisher,...Published: Aug 3, 2013 11:04 PM Full Story
Achilles injury doesn't bother Worrell
astevens@newsargus.com George Worrell wasn't taking any chances that a troublesome Achilles would rear its ugly head at an inopportune time. The Goldsboro native pushed himself through the swim and bike portions, and earned a first-place finish in the 28th annual...Published: Aug 3, 2013 11:04 PM Full Story