Thursday, August 22, 2013
Area teams run at New Bern's Creekside Park
NEW BERN -- Eastern Wayne's Vidal Wright placed eighth overall during an 11-team meet contested at Creekside Park. Wright covered the 5k course in 20 minutes, 14 seconds -- nearly 2 1/2 minutes behind meet winner Alex Dolwick of Grace...Published: Aug 22, 2013 1:47 PM Full Story
Lane Tree Ladies Golf news
Lou Ellen Flowers secured game-of-the-week honors during play contested on the Lane Tree Golf Club links. Nan Jarrell won low gross and low net. Betty Jean Gurley captured low putts. The mother-daughter combo of Gurley and Teresa Shearin prevailed in...Published: Aug 22, 2013 1:47 PM Full Story
Aycock linksters claim season-opening victory
Madison Aycock earned medalist honors with a nine-hole round of 49 and Charles B. Aycock edged Rosewood, 159-161, in their season-opening match at Goldsboro Municipal Golf Course. Taylor Gales paced the Eagles with a 51. "(CBA) Coach (Roger) Rhodes and...Published: Aug 22, 2013 1:47 PM Full Story
Greene Central rolls over Tarboro in tennis
WILSON -- Greene Central advanced to the finals of the season-opening Wilson Cup with an 8-1 win over Tarboro on Wednesday. Taylor Keel, Lindsey May, MacKenzie Butts, Chasity Holloman nd Morgan Britt each claimed a singles point for the Rams....Published: Aug 22, 2013 1:47 PM Full Story
WCDS nets season-opening win over Lawrence Academy
Wayne Country Day swept the singles courts and handed Lawrence Academy a rain-shortened, 7-0 loss in the season-opening match for both teams Wednesday afternoon. Lightning forced the cancellation of two doubles matches. Former singles state champion Gianna Democko, Taylor Willman,...Published: Aug 22, 2013 1:47 PM Full Story
Golden Falcons' Clark finding his niche
PIKEVILLE -- Steve Brooks calls Neil Clark one of the best running backs he's ever coached. The first-year Charles B. Aycock head football coach has said he'd bet his house on Clark against a linebacker in space. That's high praise...Published: Aug 22, 2013 1:47 PM Full Story
Bulldogs' Frasier out to prove 2012 wasn't a fluke
Johnny Frasier didn't have too much fuel in his tank last fall. And he hardly felt like "Johnny Rockets," the nickname given to him at Princeton last season. A sophomore, Frasier didn't fully grasp the importance of weight-room work and...Published: Aug 22, 2013 1:47 PM Full Story
FOOTBALL TAB -- Eagles look to build on late-season surge from 2012
rhanchett@newsargus.com The story at most preseason high school football practices is pretty much the same from year to year. Coaches talk about finding players to fill spots on the offensive and defensive lines. They go on at length about their...Published: Aug 22, 2013 1:47 PM Full Story
FOOTBALL TAB - North Duplin roster
No. Player Pos. Ht. Wt. Year 5 JP Payton RB/DB 5-9 155 Soph. 7 Cedrick Kornegay WR/DB 5-11 165 Jr. 9 Blake Rhodes RB/DB 5-8 150 Sr. 10 Chase King WR/DB Fr. 14 Emiliano Mora QB/DB 5-9 210 Soph. 20...Published: Aug 22, 2013 1:47 PM Full Story
FOOTBALL TAB -- Rebels' coaching staff working with several new faces
rhanchett@newsargus.com CALYPSO -- The debate rages on in coffee shops, barber shops and body shops in every small town. When football season finally comes around, everyone has an opinion. Should a successful head coach build an offensive system around the...Published: Aug 22, 2013 1:47 PM Full Story
FOOTBALL TAB - Talented Tigers return to the Carolina 1A Conference
rhanchett@newsargus.com WARSAW -- All good things must come to an end, particularly James Kenan's four-year run through the Tri-County 1-A Conference. With a new slate of opponents and a new focus on consistency, the Tigers expect to continue their tradition...Published: Aug 22, 2013 1:47 PM Full Story
FOOTBALL TAB -- Spring Creek schedule
2013 Schedule Aug. 23 Dixon Aug. 30 at Lejeune Sept. 6 at East Carteret Sept. 13 Wake Christian Sept. 20 Southside Sept. 27 at Lakewood* Oct. 4 at Hobbton* Oct. 11 Open Oct. 18 Princeton* Oct. 25 at Rosewood* Nov....Published: Aug 22, 2013 1:47 PM Full Story
FOOTBALL TAB -- Spring Creek roster
No. Player Pos. Ht. Wt. Year 1 Jamal Davis RB/CB 5-8 110 Fr. 3 Jordan Hicks SE/LB 6-2 190 Jr. 4 Matt Dupuy QB/CB 5-7 105 Fr. 7 Justin Price SE/CB 5-8 135 Sr. 9 Sam Crocker SE/LB 6-1 160...Published: Aug 22, 2013 1:47 PM Full Story
FOOTBALL TAB -- Sanders: Gators blessed with experienced players
rcoggins@newsargus.com SEVEN SPRINGS -- Finally blessed with some experienced returning players, athleticism and ability, Spring Creek must find the way to harness those intangibles this fall. The answer is simple. Play with consistency. Head coach Aaron Sanders and his staff...Published: Aug 22, 2013 1:47 PM Full Story
FOOTBALL TAB -- Southern Wayne schedule
2013 Schedule Aug. 23 at James Kenan Aug. 30 Smithfield-Selma Sept. 6 at Goldsboro Sept. 13 North Lenoir Sept. 20 Cleveland Sept. 27 Open Oct. 4 at C.B. Aycock* Oct. 11 D.H. Conley* Oct. 18 at South Central* Oct. 25...Published: Aug 22, 2013 1:47 PM Full Story
FOOTBALL TAB -- Rosewood schedule
2013 Schedule Aug. 23 at C.B. Aycock Aug. 30 Southside Sept. 6 at Midway Sept. 13 at Lejeune Sept. 20 South Lenoir Sept. 27 Hobbton* Oct. 4 James Kenan* Oct. 11 at Lakewood* Oct. 18 at North Duplin* Oct. 25...Published: Aug 22, 2013 1:47 PM Full Story
FOOTBALL TAB -- Rosewood roster
No. Player Pos. Ht. Wt. Year 1 Marquail Almontaser K 5-8 160 Soph. 2 Quan Joyner RB/DE 5-6 140 Jr. 3 Mike Woodard RB/DB 5-9 165 Soph. 4 Jamari McGown RB/DB 5-10 165 Sr. 5 Cameron Holliday SE/LB 5-6 130...Published: Aug 22, 2013 1:47 PM Full Story
FOOTBALL TAB -- Reid looking forward to renewing old rivalries, friendships this fall
rcoggins@newsargus.com Goldsboro High head football coach Eric Reid is like a preacher after church service on Sunday morning. He takes your hand, shakes it as he greets you warmly and asks how you are doing. Reid plans to do a...Published: Aug 22, 2013 1:47 PM Full Story
FOOTBALL TAB -- Princeton schedule
2013 Schedule Aug. 23 East Carteret Aug. 30 Midway Sept. 6 at Dixon Sept. 13 at North Johnston Sept. 20 Union Sept. 27 at James Kenan* Oct. 4 Open Oct. 11 Hobbton* Oct. 18 at Spring Creek* Oct. 25 North...Published: Aug 22, 2013 1:47 PM Full Story
FOOTBALL TAB -- Princeton roster
No. Player Pos. Ht. Wt. Year 1 Reggie Perry WR/DB 6-0 180 Sr. 5 Alex Pearce OL/DL 5-9 175 Sr. 7 Jeremy Wells RB/DB 5-9 165 Jr. 8 Martice Williams WR/OLB 5-9 175 Sr. 9 Robert Edwards WR/DB 6-1 175...Published: Aug 22, 2013 1:47 PM Full Story
FOOTBALL TAB -- Princeton not satisfied with 2012 result
PRINCETON -- Derrick Minor laid the foundation for the type of program he's trying to build at Princeton last season. The second-year coach hopes to add a few more bricks this fall. The Bulldogs finished 5-9 a year ago and...Published: Aug 22, 2013 1:47 PM Full Story
FOOTBALL TAB -- North Duplin schedule
2013 Schedule Aug. 23 at Southside Aug. 30 Pinetown Northside Sept. 6 South Lenoir Sept. 13 at Dixon Sept. 20 Open Sept. 27 Lejeune Oct. 4 Lakewood* Oct. 11 at James Kenan* Oct. 18 Rosewood* Oct. 25 at Princeton* Nov....Published: Aug 22, 2013 1:47 PM Full Story
FOOTBALL TAB -- James Kenan schedule
2013 Schedule Aug. 23 Southern Wayne Aug. 30 Wallace-Rose Hill Sept. 6 at Union Sept. 13 at East Duplin Sept. 20 Open Sept. 27 Princeton* Oct. 4 at Rosewood* Oct. 11 North Duplin* Oct. 18 Lakewood* Oct. 25 at Hobbton*...Published: Aug 22, 2013 1:47 PM Full Story
FOOTBALL TAB -- Goldsboro schedule
2013 Schedule Aug. 23 at Franklinton Aug. 30 at Eastern Wayne Sept. 6 Southern Wayne Sept. 13 C.B. Aycock Sept. 20 Open Sept. 27 Jax Northside Oct. 4 at Scotland County Oct. 11 South Lenoir* Oct. 18 at Kinston* Oct....Published: Aug 22, 2013 1:47 PM Full Story
FOOTBALL TAB -- Bowden can't have 'lead foot' in Cougars' offense
rcoggins@newsargus.com Sophomore quarterback Nashir Bowden almost has all the tools he needs to work with this season. He has a talented offense anchored by three linemen who can create open lanes for 1,000-yard back Rasheid Malette. Joseph Baker and Hunter...Published: Aug 22, 2013 1:47 PM Full Story
FOOTBALL TAB -- Goldsboro High roster
No. Player Pos. Ht. Wt. Year 1 Nashir Bowden QB 5-9 148 Soph. 2 Joseph Baker WR 6-1 165 Jr. 3 Taylin Davis LB/RB/TE 6-1 175 Jr. 4 Trevaughn Smith WR/DE 5-10 167 Jr. 5 Hunter McCoy WR 6-2 176...Published: Aug 22, 2013 1:47 PM Full Story
FOOTBALL TAB -- ECC 3A/4A coaches favor less travel
rcoggins@newsargus.com With 40 wins, three consecutive appearances in the eastern regional final and a class 4-A state championship in 2012, New Bern undoubtedly wears a large target this season. The question is can anyone knock off the Bears? Despite returning...Published: Aug 22, 2013 1:47 PM Full Story
FOOTBALL TAB -- ECC 2A teams not shying away from competition
rcoggins@newsargus.com Schools in the newly-formed Eastern Carolina 2-A Conference certainly aren't shying away from the competition this season. Check out this debut: * Kinston has a date with reigning 3-A champ Havelock. * South Lenoir tangles with Southwest Onslow, which...Published: Aug 22, 2013 1:47 PM Full Story
FOOTBALL TAB -- Eastern Wayne schedule
2013 Schedule Aug. 23 at North Lenoir Aug. 30 Goldsboro Sept. 6 Red Springs Sept. 13 at Greene Central Sept. 20 Open Sept. 27 at South Central* Oct. 4 New Bern* Oct. 11 Open Oct. 18 at J.H. Rose* Oct....Published: Aug 22, 2013 1:47 PM Full Story
FOOTBALL TAB -- Eastern Wayne roster
No. Player Pos. Ht. Wt. Year 1 Dayshawn Pridgen WR/DB 5-8 165 Jr. 2 Jake Wiser WR/DB 6-1 185 Sr. 3 Micah Smith WR/DB 6-1 185 Jr. 4 Dameko Artis WR/DB 5-11 175 Jr. 5 Alex Davilla WR/DB 5-8 165...Published: Aug 22, 2013 1:47 PM Full Story
FOOTBALL TAB -- Warriors need to find depth on the line
astevens@newsargus.com Eastern Wayne, at first glance, appears to be a team with the ingredients necessary to be successful in 2013. Dig a little deeper and the cause for concern in head coach Bubba Williams' voice becomes understandable. The Warriors return...Published: Aug 22, 2013 1:47 PM Full Story
FOOTBALL TAB -- C.B. Aycock schedule
2013 Schedule Aug. 23 Rosewood Aug. 30 at Greene Central Sept. 6 North Lenoir Sept. 13 at Goldsboro Sept. 20 Corinth-Holders Sept. 27 at New Bern* Oct. 4 Southern Wayne* Oct. 11 J.H. Rose* Oct. 18 at D.H. Conley* Oct....Published: Aug 22, 2013 1:47 PM Full Story
FOOTBALL TAB -- C.B. Aycock roster
No. Player Pos. Ht. Wt. Year 3 Jacob Harrison DB/WR/K 5-10 134 Sr. 5 Jay Suber DB/RB 5-5 151 Sr. 10 TJ Morrow DB/QB 6-0 165 Jr. 11 Tazmont Groves LB/RB 5-7 172 Sr. 14 Will Walters DE/QB 5-8 163...Published: Aug 22, 2013 1:47 PM Full Story
FOOTBALL TAB -- New coach wants players to create their own legacy
PIKEVILLE -- First-year Charles B. Aycock head football coach Steve Brooks has spent more time talking to his seniors about one word that in his mind bears more weight than wins and losses. That one word is legacy. What his...Published: Aug 22, 2013 1:47 PM Full Story