Thursday, January 9, 2014
King dominates boards against UMO women
rcoggins@newsargus.com MOUNT OLIVE -- Defense and rebounding have been points of emphasis for undersized University of Mount Olive all season. King University turned the tables Wednesday evening. The taller Tornado controlled the boards and held the Trojans scoreless during key...Published: Jan 9, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Missed free throws haunt Mount Olive men
astevens@newsargus.com MOUNT OLIVE -- Mount Olive climbed back into the ballgame against King University on Wednesday evening, but came up short due to one glaring reason -- free throws. The Trojans shot 12 of 31 from the line during...Published: Jan 9, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
WCDS boys upend Australian travel team
Wayne Country Day used a balanced attack to defeat a traveling team from Australia 69-47 on Wednesday night. Joel Davis led the Chargers with 10 points and six rebounds. Lee Atkinson provided nine points, four assists and four steals. Marlon...Published: Jan 9, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Tillery has good night for Tigers
BEAULAVILLE -- James Kenan earned a 52-43, non-conference win over county rival East Duplin on Wednesday night. Deonte Tillery led the Tigers with 12 points and three assists. TJ Fullwood supplied 11 points, six rebounds, five steals and two assists....Published: Jan 9, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Ivey, Goodman lead Rebels past Wildcats
NEWTON GROVE -- North Duplin jumped out to a 20-point lead in the first quarter and never looked back in a 50-36 win over Hobbton on Wednesday night. The Rebels picked up their second Carolina 1-A Conference victory of the...Published: Jan 9, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
North Duplin girls end 10-game slide
NEWTON GROVE -- North Duplin snapped a 10-game skid with a 42-23 triumph over Carolina 1-A Conference foe Hobbton on Wednesday evening. Shaily McCarty led the Rebels with 13 points. Deja Aycock added 11 points and Rylee Pate finished with...Published: Jan 9, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
42nd George Whitfield HOF: Diverse group slated for induction
rcoggins@newsargus.com The latest class of inductees slated for enshrinement in the prestigious George Whitfield Hall of Fame has an "eastern North Carolina" flavor this year. Several of the honorees either hail from or have ties to communities in Wayne, Pitt,...Published: Jan 9, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story