Post 11 defeats Pitt, wins Area I East regular-season crown

rcoggins@newsargus.com DUDLEY -- Wayne County Post 11 picked the perfect time to play its most-complete game of the season Sunday afternoon. And it earned two rewards, too. Greg Johnson and Jackson Hayes combined for a sterling four-hitter as Wayne County...

Published: Jun 30, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story

Wayne County Post 11-Pitt County Post 39 box

Pitt County 020 000 000 -- 2 4 2 Post 11 201 010 00x -- 4 6 1 Leading hitters -- Pitt County Post 39 -- Ryan Maness 1-4; Ben Blackwell 1-4, 2B, RBI; Frankie Williamson 1-4, RBI; Phillip Ellis...

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Rosewood grad Adams wins 2014 Wayne County Junior Amateur

From staff reports Defending champ Michael Sutton had Nick Adams on the ropes. But Sutton, who won the 2013 Wayne County Junior Amateur, couldn't hold onto his lead down the stretch. A multi-stroke advantage slipped from his grasp and Adams...

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Easley, former UMO star, adjusting to European basketball

BOCHUM, GERMANY -- The past three years have been a period of adjustment for University of Mount Olive alum Kendrick Easley. The all-time leading scorer in Trojan men's basketball history, Easley learned to deal with changing circumstances since he left...

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Sansbury named new softball coach at University of Mount Olive

rcoggins@newsargus.com MOUNT OLIVE -- Mandy Sansbury immediately connected with Jaime Kylis during their initial meeting about the University of Mount Olive softball program. The two former collegiate catchers share similar philosophies. And they have the same goals. Now the target,...

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