Friday, February 28, 2014
Darden splashes his way to four medals
rcoggins@newsargus.com Barely rejuvenated from a demanding high school season, Zach Darden is back in the pool. And he's making a splash again -- this time with the Eastern Carolina Aquatics competition team. Darden returned home with four medals and helped...Published: Feb 28, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Confident Trojan women ready to defend tournament crown
rcoggins@newsargus.com MOUNT OLIVE -- Play hard or go home. It's a simple mantra that holds significant meaning for the University of Mount Olive women's basketball team, particularly its five seniors. The quintet looks to extend their collegiate careers Saturday when...Published: Feb 28, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Rosewood boots Kinston in season opener
Rosewood launched its 2014 campaign with a 2-0, non-conference triumph over Kinston on Thursday evening. Peyton Lane and Maria Santibanez each scored a goal for the Eagles. Goalie Patrice Robertson posted one save and claimed the shutout. Rosewood (1-0-0 overall)...Published: Feb 28, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Strickland notches hat trick (3 goals) in CBA opener
WILSON -- Alex Strickland recorded a hat trick (three goals) and Charles B. Aycock rolled past Wilson Beddingfield 7-0 on Thursday night. Strickland got the Golden Falcons on the board in the seventh minute. She also scored on a penalty...Published: Feb 28, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Rosewood nets season-opening win
Rosewood opened its 2014 season with a 7-2, non-conference triumph over county foe Southern Wayne on Thursday afternoon. Two-time defending eastern 1-A singles champ Dylan Cuddington, Samuel Drew, Jordan Price, Jeremy Lintner and Jake Smith each posted a straight-set singles...Published: Feb 28, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Hawks' Smith just misses hitting for the cycle
LaGRANGE -- Tyler Smith just missed hitting for the cycle in a 4-for-4 performance during North Lenoir's 9-0 non-conference win over Southern Wayne at Alphin Field. Smith singled, doubled twice, swatted a home run and collected five RBI. He also...Published: Feb 28, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Midseason meeting changed Trojans' fortunes
astevens@newsargus.com MOUNT OLIVE -- With his team mired in a three-game losing streak against Conference Carolinas opposition in early January, University of Mount Olive head coach Joey Higginbotham decided to cancel practice one afternoon. He called the team into the...Published: Feb 28, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story