Friday, November 29, 2013
Rosewood matmen post 4-1 record
Rosewood put five different lineups on the mat and returned home with four victories during a multi-team, non-conference wrestling meet contested Wednesday evening. The Eagles (10-1 overall) shut out North Johnston 84-0, and handed defeats to Elizabeth City Northeastern,...Published: Nov 29, 2013 1:51 PM Full Story
No. 1-ranked, unbeaten Tigers play host to Whiteville
rhanchett@newsargus.com WARSAW -- James Kenan's defense has faced two of state's premier tailbacks -- Union's Dezmond Faison and Princeton's Johnny Frasier -- during the past two weeks. The Tigers have performed admirably against each. They'll have to defend three Friday...Published: Nov 29, 2013 1:51 PM Full Story
Eagles present major challenge for Warriors
rcoggins@newsargus.com No matter the sport, the level of difficulty increases as teams venture deeper into the postseason. Eastern Wayne doesn't expect Friday night to be any different. The second-seeded Warriors entertain perennial power Eastern Alamance in semifinal-round action of the...Published: Nov 29, 2013 1:51 PM Full Story
Golden Falcons drop ECC 3A/4A wrestling opener
NEW BERN -- Charles B. Aycock launched its Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference season with a 46-30 loss at New Bern on Tuesday evening. "(We) continue to improve with a young team," first-year CBA head coach RJ Allen said. "Our veterans...Published: Nov 29, 2013 1:51 PM Full Story
Spring Creek girls fall to Lejeune
CAMP LEJEUNE -- Destiney Sutton poured in a team-high 19 points in Spring Creek's 59-44, non-conference loss at Lejeune on Tuesday evening. Amber Buchan supplied 11 points. Spring Creek is the guest of North Johnston on Dec. 3....Published: Nov 29, 2013 1:51 PM Full Story
Williams making early impact for CB Aycock
astevens@newsargus.com PIKEVILLE -- Michael Williams hasn't wasted a single second and he's thrived on big moments during his senior season at Charles B. Aycock. His buzzer-beating 3-pointer lifted the Golden Falcons past Southern Nash, 57-55, on Monday evening. Last Friday,...Published: Nov 29, 2013 1:51 PM Full Story
Wooten glad to be closer to home
rhanchett@newsargus.com The life of a minor league baseball player is rarely relaxed. There is the pressure of each individual at-bat, the physical wear and tear on the body from a grueling season, constantly changing travel plans and long stretches...Published: Nov 29, 2013 1:51 PM Full Story
Warriors' confident leader: Improved Pike settles into QB role
rcoggins@newsargus.com Confident and more mature as a starting quarterback, Mitch Pike has undoubtedly found his comfort zone on the football field season. Having athletic teammates helps, too. Pike is part of a junior class that bonded well with the seniors...Published: Nov 29, 2013 1:51 PM Full Story