Tuesday, December 10, 2013
Preps digest: Middle school news
Middle schools * Boys basketball: Wayne Christian 27, Goldsboro Heat 24 -- Austin Kornegay paced the Eagles' offense with 14 points. Wayne Christian improved to 4-3 overall. The Eagles will visit Cape Fear Christian on Thursday. * Girls basketball:...Published: Dec 10, 2013 1:49 PM Full Story
Wayne Christian's Rendall takes first in 100 backstroke
Wayne Christian's Anna Rendall emerged victorious in the 100-yard backstroke and the Eagles claimed second in the meet-ending, boys' 400 free relay on Monday evening. Rendall touched the wall in 1 minute, 41.92 seconds in the backstroke and took...Published: Dec 10, 2013 1:49 PM Full Story
E. Wayne matmen place 8th at Green Hope Grapple
CARY -- Eastern Wayne placed eighth among 10 teams during the Green Hope Grapple contested at Green Hope High School. The Warriors compiled 51 points. Cainen Miller (120 pounds), Julian Bruton (160) and Duane Keys (220) posted two wins apiece....Published: Dec 10, 2013 1:49 PM Full Story
CBA's Howard, Teachey each claim silver medal
ROCKY MOUNT -- Charles B. Aycock's Zack Howard and heavyweight Matt Teachey each emerged runner-up in their respective weight classes during the Grant Wilder Wilson Invitational contested at Rocky Mount Senior High. Howard competed at 120 pounds. Freshmen Tyler Marquard...Published: Dec 10, 2013 1:49 PM Full Story
Goldsboro Heat defeats Wayne Christian in boys' hoops
The Goldsboro Heat turned in a solid defensive effort and defeated Wayne Christian on Monday night. Kanin Preskit led the Eagles with 16 points. Tanner Rose added nine points and Austin Howell finished with seven. Wayne Christian (1-6 overall) will...Published: Dec 10, 2013 1:49 PM Full Story
Atwell, McCollum lead respective teams
SALEMBURG -- Rosewood sprinter Alysse Atwell and Spring Creek's Rachel McCollum combined to win five events during a Carolina 1-A Conference indoor track meet contested Monday at Lakewood High School. Atwell placed first in the triple jump (28 feet even),...Published: Dec 10, 2013 1:49 PM Full Story
James Kenan to play in historic state championship
rcoggins@newsargus.com RALEIGH -- Seven of 16 teams enter championship weekend unbeaten. One rematch is on tap. And 240 other teams wish they were competing for a historic N.C. High School Athletic Association football crown in Chapel Hill, Raleigh and Winston-Salem...Published: Dec 10, 2013 1:49 PM Full Story