Friday, February 21, 2014
Trojans net non-conference sweep of Chowan
UMO Sports Information MOUNT OLIVE -- The University of Mount Olive men's and women's tennis teams earned a non-conference sweep over in-state foe Chowan University at the Walker Tennis Center on Thursday afternoon. Henric Falkenberg, Stan Roffe and Lautaro Vazquez...Published: Feb 21, 2014 1:47 PM Full Story
Trojans split softball twinbill with Wingate
UMO Sports Information MOUNT OLIVE -- Kalie Smith's lead-off double and two-RBI single in a fourth-inning uprising propelled the University of Mount Olive past No. 24-ranked Wingate, 8-2, in game two of their softball doubleheader on Thursday afternoon. Madison Johnston...Published: Feb 21, 2014 1:47 PM Full Story
UMO golf teams picked to win league titles
rcoggins@newsargus.com Respect for one. Redemption for the other. And high expectations for both. The University of Mount Olive men's and women's golf teams start the season ranked No. 1 in their respective 2014 Conference Carolinas coaches preseason polls. Led by...Published: Feb 21, 2014 1:47 PM Full Story
Williams logs career 5th hole-in-one
George Williams recorded his fifth career hole-in-one on Thursday on the 16th hole at Goldsboro Municipal Golf Course. Williams used a 7 iron and his witness included Jonathan Ashworth, Gene Spainhour and Gene Farmer....Published: Feb 21, 2014 1:47 PM Full Story
Conquerors' season ends in NCCSA 2A elite eight
WALKERTON -- Faith Christian couldn't sustain a 13-point halftime lead in a 65-56 loss to Hilltop Christian during quarterfinal-round play of the N.C. Christian Schools Association 2-A playoffs Thursday. Victor Jenkins finished with 23 points for the Conquerors. Richard Sasser...Published: Feb 21, 2014 1:47 PM Full Story
Conley girls bounce E. Wayne from ECC girls' tourney
GREENVILLE -- D.H. Conley rallied to defeat Eastern Wayne 41-36 in semifinal-round play of the Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference on Thursday evening. The Vikings trailed 32-29 at halftime and neither team managed to score in the third quarter. Conley outscored...Published: Feb 21, 2014 1:47 PM Full Story
Former WWE star Nelson Frazier Jr. passes
rcoggins@newsargus.com A gentle giant to his friends and well-known star in the professional wrestling world, Nelson Frazier Jr., passed away at his home Tuesday. He was 43. Wrestling agent Eric Simms shared the news on his Facebook page. "I hate...Published: Feb 21, 2014 1:47 PM Full Story
Aycock's Jones steps into leadership role
astevens@newsargus.com PIKEVILLE -- Myleah Jones did everything she could to be a leader for Charles B. Aycock on the basketball court this season -- and when necessary -- she used words. Determined to set an example for the Golden Falcons,...Published: Feb 21, 2014 1:47 PM Full Story
Preps digest: Middle school news
Middle schools * Boys' basketball: Grantham 56, Spring Creek 23 -- Emmanuel Walker led three Bulldogs in double figures with 12 points. Jamal King and Rakilen Butler provided 10 points apiece. Grantham concluded the year 14-2 overall....Published: Feb 21, 2014 1:47 PM Full Story