Saturday, August 30, 2014
Prep football: Princeton beats Midway for first time since 1979
SPIVEY'S CORNER -- Princeton's defense locked down Midway after the first quarter and claimed a 28-7, non-conference win Friday evening. Senior quarterback Michael Wooten threw for 207 yards and two touchdowns for the Bulldogs, who beat the Raiders for the...Published: Aug 30, 2014 11:44 PM Full Story
Greene Central erases 13-point deficit against CBA
Special to the News-ArgusPIKEVILLE -- After his team blew a 13-0 first-half lead and a pair of excellent scoring opportunities in the first quarter of its 27-20 loss to Greene Central Friday night at Hardy Talton Stadium, C.B. Aycock...Published: Aug 30, 2014 11:44 PM Full Story
Gators claim first season-opening victory since 2002
rcoggins@newsargus.com SEVEN SPRINGS -- Two season-opening wins -- one as a player and one as a head coach. It's a distinguished accomplishment that Aaron Sanders achieved during Spring Creek's 19-0 triumph over Lejeune at "The Swamp" on Friday evening. The...Published: Aug 30, 2014 11:44 PM Full Story
Eastern Wayne dominates crosstown rival Goldsboro
aetzler@newsargus.com When Dameko Artis left Goldsboro after his freshman year to attend Eastern Wayne, he caught flack from a lot of his peers. "After I left people started talking about this and that," Artis said. "I just wanted to get...Published: Aug 30, 2014 11:44 PM Full Story
Local digest
Golf Caviness scores ace * Durand Caviness carded his first-ever hole-in-one during a round of golf Saturday on the Goldsboro Municipal Golf Course links. Caviness used a 5-wood to ace hole No. 4. Mark and Tony Renfroe witnessed Caviness' feat....Published: Aug 30, 2014 11:44 PM Full Story
Spring Creek-Lejeune box
Lejeune 0 0 0 0 -- 0 Spring Creek 6 7 6 0 -- 19 First quarter SC -- Casper 10 run (kick blocked), 3:00 Second quarter SC -- Strickland 74 pass from Miller (Hernandez kick), 11:48 Third quarter SC...Published: Aug 30, 2014 11:44 PM Full Story
Southern Wayne-SSS box
Southern Wayne 7 0 7 6 -- 20 Smithfield-Selma 6 3 6 6 -- 21 First quarter SW -- Ward 37 pass from Hollingsworth (Craig kick) Third quarter SW -- Manny Walker 61 punt return (Craig kick) Fourth quarter SW...Published: Aug 30, 2014 11:44 PM Full Story
Princeton-Midway box
Princeton 7 7 0 14 -- 28 Midway 7 0 0 0 -- 7 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING -- Princeton -- Johnny Frasier 19-105, 2 TDs; Michael Wooten 6-41; Adrian Whack 3-44; Nick Hare 2-3; Matt Hewett 4-10. PASSING -- Princeton...Published: Aug 30, 2014 11:44 PM Full Story
North Duplin-Pinetown Northside box
North Duplin 0 6 7 14 -- 27 Northside 14 0 22 8 -- 44 Second quarter ND -- Mora 1 run (kick failed), 3:11 Third quarter ND -- Brock 1 run (kick failed), 3:28 Fourth quarter ND -- Scott...Published: Aug 30, 2014 11:44 PM Full Story
NC prep football scores: Week 2
Alleghany County 26, Grayson County, Va. 23 Arendell-Parrott Academy 46, St. David's 40 Ashe County 16, Watauga County 13 Asheville 49, Polk County 28 Asheville Erwin 42, Burnsville Mountain Heritage 26 Asheville Roberson 34, Waynesville Tuscola 21 Avery County 24,...Published: Aug 30, 2014 11:44 PM Full Story
James Kenan-Wallace Rose Hill box
James Kenan 13 14 0 6 -- 33 Wallace-Rose Hill 13 7 0 25 -- 45 First quarter JK -- Avent 16 run (Hernandez kick), 8:48 JK -- Savage 24 pass from Avent (kick failed), 3:05 Second quarter JK --...Published: Aug 30, 2014 11:44 PM Full Story
Eastern Wayne-Goldsboro box
Goldsboro 6 0 0 6 -- 12 Eastern Wayne 21 7 26 0 -- 54 First quarter GHS -- Barnes 67 run (run failed), 9:47 EW -- Corum 7 run (Dove kick), 5:29 EW -- Newsome 49 run (Dove kick),...Published: Aug 30, 2014 11:44 PM Full Story
C.B. Aycock-Greene Central box
Greene Central 0 7 14 6 -- 27 C.B. Aycock 0 13 0 7 -- 20 Second quarter CBA -- Castillo 15 pass from Morrow (run failed), 7:35 CBA -- Ellis 25 pass from Morrow (Matthews kick), 2:30 GC --...Published: Aug 30, 2014 11:44 PM Full Story
Friday, August 29, 2014
Princeton claims first meeting against Rosewood on volleyball court
rcoggins@newsargus.com PRINCETON -- Just eight points into the opening set, Paige Renfrow stepped toward the official and asked for a timeout. The players gathered around the fourth-year Princeton head coach as Rosewood boisterously cheered the early stoppage in play....Published: Aug 29, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
JV football: Eastern Wayne rolls past Goldsboro
Quarterback Malik Williams rushed for 117 yards and threw for another 75 yards in Eastern Wayne's 26-6 conquest of Goldsboro on Thursday. Williams ran for an 88-yard touchdown in the first quarter. Leslie Swinson scored from four yards out and...Published: Aug 29, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Rosewood's Burton places 3rd among 40 golfers
Rosewood tied Smithfield-Selma for third place in the team scores on Thursday evening with a score of 149. The Eagles' Lindsay Burton finished third out of 40 in individual scoring with a 41. Teammate Alana Pipkin carded a personal-best 47...Published: Aug 29, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Gators nip Devilpups, 4-3, on soccer pitch
SEVEN SPRINGS -- After trailing 3-1, Spring Creek scored three straight goals to steal a 4-3 win from Lejeune on Thursday. Otto Binar scored twice in the first 12 minutes of the second half on two assists from Juan Vega....Published: Aug 29, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Southern Wayne, SSS battle to 1-1 draw
DUDLEY -- Peterson Michel scored Southern Wayne's lone goal in a 1-1, non-conference draw against Smithfield-Selma on Thursday afternoon. Ulysses Ramirez recorded the assist. The Saints (4-0-1 overall) entertain East Duplin on Tuesday....Published: Aug 29, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Rams score late, clip Golden Falcons
SNOW HILL -- Charles B. Aycock struggled in a new defensive formation and surrendered two late goals in a 5-4, non-conference setback against Greene Central. The Golden Falcons led 4-3 late in the second half. Chris Grieve netted a hat...Published: Aug 29, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Townsend scores twice in WCDS victory
After entering halftime tied at 1-1, Wayne Country Day took control with three second-half goals and defeated Burlington School, 4-2, on Thursday afternoon. Tony Townsend put two goals away on assists from Jacob Magera and Matt Kierski. Noah Adkins took...Published: Aug 29, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Saints drop heart-breaker to South Central
WINTERVILLE -- South Central triumphed on two doubles courts and turned back Southern Wayne, 5-4, in an Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference match Thursday afternoon. Hope Jones, Brooke Kornegay and Stephanie Gonzalez each earned a singles win for the Saints. The...Published: Aug 29, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Golden Falcons log 4th ECC victory of season
GREENVILLE -- Charles B. Aycock remained undefeated with an 8-1 victory over Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference rival D.H. Conley. The only match CBA lost was in No. 6 singles. Ashton Walker and Casie Belom each swept their matches 6-0, 6-0....Published: Aug 29, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
WCDS stays unbeaten on girls' tennis scene
Missing top-seeded Gianna Democko, Wayne Country Day lost just nine games in six singles matches during a 9-0 victory over Oakwood on Thursday afternoon. Jennifer Potts and Ally Willman each swept their singles matches 6-0, 6-0. Taylor Willman and Aimee...Published: Aug 29, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Chargers play solid in loss to Oakwood
Despite Wayne Country Day playing some of its best volleyball of the season, the Chargers dropped a 15-25, 12-25, 15-25 decision to Oakwood on Thursday afternoon. Stephanie Schappell and Tiffany Larsen each had three kills each. Rachel Uzzell handed out...Published: Aug 29, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
North Lenoir sweeps Southern Wayne
DUDLEY -- Allyson Heath handed out 17 assists during North Lenoir's three-set, 25-12, 25-12, 25-16 win over Southern Wayne on Thursday. Laura Haerer had eight kills and two blocks. Paige Sports tallied seven kills. Katherine Spence, Madison Allen and Reagan...Published: Aug 29, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
McCollum serves up 10 aces against Neuse Charter
Spring Creek dominated Neuse Charter 25-10, 25-13, 25-13 in Carolina 1-A Conference play Thursday evening. Rachel McCollum led the Gators with 10 service aces and six kills. Sarah Ford dished out 12 assists. Spring Creek (4-1 overall, 1-1 CC) plays...Published: Aug 29, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Goldsboro defeats Wayne Christian in 4 sets
Goldsboro defeated Wayne Christian 25-21, 25-12, 23-25, 20-25 on Thursday evening. Becka Pittard led the Cougars with 13 kills and five aces. Matti Rose Lyon had five kills while Angelina Nacca dished out 11 assists. Maddie Jara played her best...Published: Aug 29, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Reed listed at defensive end on U of Alabama's depth chart
"Going back to East Mississippi, I think it helped a lot and it taught me some new things as a player and person," said Reid, who departed the JUCO scene as the nation's 12th-best college player in the nation, according...Published: Aug 29, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Preps digest: JV sports
JV sports * Volleyball: North Lenoir d. Southern Wayne 25-13, 25-10 -- Courtney Carmon and Madison Cottle each had four kills. Alyssa Brinkley and Janna Moore combined for 16 kills. * Volleyball: Oakwood d. Wayne Country Day 25-15, 25-13...Published: Aug 29, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Thursday, August 28, 2014
Preps digest: JV news
JV * Volleyball: North Pitt d. North Lenoir -- Jana Moore had seven assists during the Hawks' non-conference loss to the Panthers. Allyssa Brinkley had three kills. Allison Montague and Bailey Tilghman combined for 16 points on serve. The...Published: Aug 28, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Gators eager to launch 2014 campaign
rcoggins@newsargus.com SEVEN SPRINGS -- An unusual bye week could either be a blessing in disguise or an omen for Spring Creek's football team. Aaron Sanders feels grateful for now. Instead of kicking off their 2014 campaign like their county brethren...Published: Aug 28, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Golden Falcons net non-conference tennis victory
PIKEVILLE -- Charles B. Aycock swept the doubles courts and turned back perennial 2-A powerhouse Greene Central, 7-2, on Wednesday afternoon. The tandems of Ashton Walker-Kassidy Pitchford, Cassidy Coerver-Casie Belom and Haley Creech-Meredith Jones each prevailed in their respective doubles...Published: Aug 28, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Heath dishes out 22 assists in Hawks' 3-set sweep
North Lenoir handed North Pitt a 26-24, 25-18, 25-19 non-conference defeat on Wednesday evening. Allyson Heath led the Hawks with 22 assists. Paige Sports had 13 kills. Madison Allen added five digs. North Lenoir improved to 3-2 overall this season....Published: Aug 28, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Davis powers Goldsboro past Hobbton
NEWTON GROVE -- Alexus Davis recorded a double-double -- 10 kills, 10 digs -- during Goldsboro's 21-25, 25-13, 25-19, 25-14 conquest of Hobbton on Wednesday evening. Davis served seven aces, had five blocks and dished out two assists in the...Published: Aug 28, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Carroll's double-double sparks Bulldogs
PRINCETON -- Taylor Carroll recorded a double-double -- 17 kills, 10 digs -- during Princeton's 18-25, 25-22, 22-25, 25-19, 15-9 triumph over county rival South Johnston on Wednesday evening. Charley Cox dished out a season-high 50 assists for the Bulldogs,...Published: Aug 28, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Grieve finds mark off of Hampton's assist
WILSON -- Chris Grieve scored Charles B. Aycock's lone goal in a 7-1, non-conference loss to Big East 3-A power Wilson Fike on Wednesday evening. Bobby Hampton had the assist. The Golden Falcons surrendered three goals in the first three...Published: Aug 28, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Baird has seven saves in Hawks' home defeat
La GRANGE -- Goalkeeper Jacob Baird saved seven shots for North Lenoir during an 8-0, non-conference loss against perennial 1-A power Dixon on Wednesday evening. The Hawks played their third game in three days. North Lenoir (1-4-1 overall) visits Farmville...Published: Aug 28, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
McAlduff notches Cougars' lone goal
Luke McAlduff tallied Goldsboro's lone goal in a 4-1, non-conference loss to North Johnston on Wednesday. Cougar goalie Jonathan Stevens recorded nine saves. Goldsboro (1-2-0 overall) is the guest of Rosewood next Tuesday....Published: Aug 28, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Binar has goal, assist in Spring Creek's road win
DEEP RUN -- Spring Creek dominated possession and had four different players score en route to a 4-0 non-conference win over South Lenoir on Wednesday. Otto Binar led the way with a goal and an assist. David Ortiz, Carlos Ramirez...Published: Aug 28, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Evans leads Warriors at Waynesborough Park
Zach Evans posted a top-15 time as Eastern Wayne opened its Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference season with a four-team meet at historic Waynesborough Park on Wednesday afternoon. Evans ran the 5k course in 21:35. Teammates Josh Bartz (26th, 23:46), Zach...Published: Aug 28, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
CBA's Mooneyham sets PR in ECC cross country meet
PIKEVILLE -- Charles B. Aycock's Joseph Mooneyham set a personal best on his home cross country course during a three-team, Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference meet Wednesday afternoon. Mooneyham covered the 5k trek in 20 minutes, 24 seconds. Teammates Hunter Crane...Published: Aug 28, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Johnson: Cougars have to generate speed
aetzler@newsargus.com Goldsboro wide receiver Joe Baker walked up to head coach Bennett Johnson and told him about the video. It's a video on YouTube of the Eastern Wayne-Goldsboro game. From 1989, no less. But the rivalry between cross-town foes Eastern...Published: Aug 28, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Williams: Linemen must block on both sides of the ball
aetzler@newsargus.com The last time Eastern Wayne head coach Bubba Williams was on the field with then-Goldsboro offensive coordinator Bennett Johnson. The Cougars put up 48 points and handed Williams' squad a 22-point loss. Williams hasn't forgotten. And things are different...Published: Aug 28, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Off the foot of a Dove
aetzler@newsargus.com As the first hour of Eastern Wayne's practice winds down, the offense sets up to practice its extra points. Five players surround the place-kicker. They yell and scream, hoping to cause the kicker to loose focus and miss. The...Published: Aug 28, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Wednesday, August 27, 2014
Preps digest: JV, middle schools
JV sports * Volleyball: Hobbton d. Rosewood -- Carrie Beckert had five digs and two assists in a losing effort for the Eagles. Jala Holoman had two kills and two digs. Rosewood (1-4 overall, 0-1 Carolina Conference) visits Princeton...Published: Aug 27, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Trojans showing some hunger in preseason
rcoggins@newsargus.com MOUNT OLIVE -- A positive vibe. An excitement for new challenges. Hunger. The University of Mount Olive women's soccer team has displayed those characteristics in preseason practices, but there's plenty of room for improvement and growth on the pitch...Published: Aug 27, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Lakewood turns back Spring Creek in Carolina 1A volleyball opener
rcoggins@newsargus.com SEVEN SPRINGS -- Spring Creek started out in brilliant fashion against perennial power Lakewood on Tuesday evening, but it couldn't close the deal. Senior outside hitter Lauren Tew sparked a decisive fifth-set run as the unbeaten Leopards claimed an...Published: Aug 27, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Rosewood offense explodes late in 1st half
aetzler@newsargus.com Rosewood soccer head coach Eddie Maldonado was nervous for most of Tuesday evening after watching his team warm up. His worries got worse when junior midfielder Marquail Almontaser scored for in the first three minutes. "That always makes you...Published: Aug 27, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Walnut Creek Ladies golf news
Jewel Ivey claimed low net and Hiromi Sueki secured low putts during first flight play in an Eastern Ladies League tournament contested at Lane Tree Golf Club. Faye Franklin seized low net in third flight. Linda Cannon captured low putts...Published: Aug 27, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Burton claims medalist honors on Northgreen CC links
ROCKY MOUNT -- Rosewood junior Lindsey Burton earned medalist honors with a nine-hole round of 42 on the Northgreen Country Club links on Tuesday afternoon. Teammate Alana Pipkin posted a 54. Charles B. Aycock edged North Johnston 165-166 in team...Published: Aug 27, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Hawks, Jags battle to 1-1 draw
Mike Bednarz lofted a goal-scoring pass to Eric Holloway in the 56th minute and North Lenoir earned a 1-1, non-conference tie against Farmville Central on Tuesday. Jacb Baird had six saves in net. The Hawks (1-3-1 overall) play perennial Coastal...Published: Aug 27, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
CBA nets another ECC tennis victory
Charles B. Aycock remained undefeated with a 7-2 win over Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference foe J.H. Rose on Tuesday evening. Ahston Walker, Casie Belom, Kassidy Pitchford, Sabrina Johnson and Emmie Collins each won their respective singles match. Walker-Pitchford eeked out...Published: Aug 27, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
WCDS stays unbeaten in girls' tennis
Wayne Country Day won every match except for No. 3 doubles during an 8-1, non-conference conquest of Kerr-Vance Academy on Tuesday afternoon.. Gianna Democko and Jennifer Pott played nearly flawless tennis the Nos. 1 and 2 seeds, respectively. They combined...Published: Aug 27, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Uzzell dishes out 23 assists in Chargers' loss to KVA
Unforced errors caused Wayne Country Day to fall to Kerr-Vance Academy 17-25, 25-10, 21-25, 22-25 on Tuesday evening. Rachel Uzzell had 23 assists and three kills for the Chargers. Sarah Crooks had 12 kills and five aces and Tiffany Larsen...Published: Aug 27, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Mercer flirts with triple-double against Hobbton
Lexi Mercer was masterful defensively with eight blocks and eight digs as Rosewood defeated Hobbton 25-15, 21-25, 25-21, 25-9 in the Carolina 1-A Conference opener for both teams Tuesday evening. Mercer also had eight kills. Ada Rivera logged six digs...Published: Aug 27, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Princeton, defending Carolina 1A volleyball champ, sweeps James Kenan
WARSAW -- Three-time defending Carolina 1-A Conference champion Princeton handed James Kenan a 25-10, 25-16, 25-14 setback in the league opener for both teams Tuesday afternoon. Taylor Carroll and Kasey Edwards recorded eight kills apiece for the Bulldogs. Kortney...Published: Aug 27, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Golden Falcons outlast Cougars on volleyball court
Charles B. Aycock was pushed to its limit by Goldsboro, but pulled out a 25-13, 25-18, 20-25, 16-25, 15-9 non-conference win at Norvell T. Lee Gym on Tuesday evening. Courtney Warner led the Golden Falcons with nine kills. Sydney Schmeltzer...Published: Aug 27, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Sladick helps Eagles get first 'W' of season
Wayne Christian got its first win of the season with a 25-20, 25-19, 26-24 non-conference triumph over Greenville Christian at Clifford Gymnatorium on Tuesday evening. Hannah Sladick led the Eagles with seven kills and two blocks. Mercy Wright had three...Published: Aug 27, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Tuesday, August 26, 2014
Preps digest: JV sports, middle schools
JV sports * Boys' soccer: Wayne Christian 4, Christ Covenant 3 -- Skyler Price notched the game-winning goal for the Eagles and finished with two goals on the day. Jaxon Anderson and Luke Suggs provided one goal apiece for...Published: Aug 26, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
E. Wayne-Goldsboro JV football game time changed
Eastern Wayne athletics director Jabo Fulghum announced Tuesday morning that Thursday's home JV football game with Goldsboro has been changed to 6:30 p.m. The Warriors are 1-0 overall this season....Published: Aug 26, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Midway spikes Rosewood in non-conference play
SPIVEY'S CORNER -- Rosewood handed Midway a 25-21, 25-18, 25-15 non-conference loss on Monday afternoon. Ada Rivera had 15 assists and Callie Thornton had 15 digs for the Eagles. Lexi Mercer filled the stat sheet with eight kills, three assists,...Published: Aug 26, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Golden Falcons blitz Rams in straight sets
Charles B. Aycock handed Greene Central a 25-21, 25-16, 25-20 defeat in non-conference play Monday evening. Courtney Warner led the Golden Falcons with 12 kills. Taylor Daniels had eight kills and Alexis Bynum had six kills. Morgan Foss served up...Published: Aug 26, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Ford drives Gators with 16-assist outing
Spring Creek swept Southern Wayne 25-6, 25-11, 25-17 on Monday evening. Rachel McCollum had six kills. Sarah Ford had 16 assists and Lexi Reyes had five digs for the Gators. Spring Creek (3-0 overall) opens Carolina 1-A Conference play at...Published: Aug 26, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Parker scores Dogs' lone goal in 1-1 draw
Cameron Parker tallied Princeton's lone goal in a 1-1, non-conference draw against county archrival North Johnston on Monday evening. Nick Phillips provided the assist. The Bulldogs (0-1-1 overall) play host to Midway on Thursday....Published: Aug 26, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Chapin has goal, 2 assists in Rosewood's home-opening win
Rosewood scored four second-half goals during its 5-1, non-conference win over North Lenoir at Branch Pope Field on Monday evening. Ethan Chapin led the Eagles with a goal and two assists. Stalen Massengill chipped in a goal and an assist,...Published: Aug 26, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Monday, August 25, 2014
Frasier's game-opening kickoff sparks road shootout
BEAUFORT -- Johnny Frasier took the opening kickoff 87 yards for a touchdown and Princeton fought off East Carteret in a 56-42, non-conference shootout on the Crystal Coast on Friday evening. Frasier had 118 yards on 15 attempts and caught...Published: Aug 25, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Mora has 118-yard outing in Rebels' opener
CALYPSO -- Emiliano Mora rushed for 118 yards and three touchdowns in North Duplin's season-opening, 43-22 victory over Southside at H.E. Grubbs Field on Friday evening. Mora scored on runs of 1, 5 and 3 yards. The Rebels compiled 341...Published: Aug 25, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Preps digest: JV sports
JV sports • Boys' soccer: Wayne Christian 8, Wilson Christian 1 -- Holden Foster and Will White notched two goals apiece in the Eagles' home victory Friday. Skyler Price, Jeremy Bentley, Luke Suggs and Jaxon Anderson each tallied one goal....Published: Aug 25, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Prep notebook: Johnson finds favorable matchup against Franklinton
Bennett Johnson, like most coaches, is a "run-first" guy. However, the former prep quarterback, couldn't help but smile after finding a favorable receiving matchup involving Joe Baker. The senior hauled in nine passes for 121 yards in Goldsboro's season-opening,...Published: Aug 25, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Princeton girls win Open crown at Early Bird XC Invitational
WENDELL -- Princeton recorded four top-10 individual finishes and claimed the girls' Open Division team title during the Early Bird XC Invitational contested at Wendell Community Park on Saturday. Altheia Balageo led the Bulldogs' charge with a fourth-place effort....Published: Aug 25, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Wayne Country Day nets another non-league win
Wayne Country Day emerged victorious on five singles courts and upended Faith Christian of Rocky Mount, 8-1, at Wayne Community College on Friday afternoon. Gianna Democko, Jennifer Potts and Taylor Willman did not lose a game. Ally Willman and Anna...Published: Aug 25, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Chargers sweep Northwood Temple in volleyball
FAYETTEVILLE -- Wayne Country Day snapped a two-match skid with a 25-18, 25-18, 25-19 non-conference sweep of Northwood Temple on Friday afternoon. Rachel Uzzell had 10 assists and served four aces. Savannah Strickland had five kills and Stephanie Schappell had...Published: Aug 25, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Saturday, August 23, 2014
WCDS-Faith RM tennis box
Wayne Country Day 9 Faith Christian-RM 0 Singles: Gianna Democko (WCDS) d. Alex Cheney 6-0, 6-0; Jennifer Potts (WCDS) d. Olivia Collins 6-0, 6-0; Taylor Willman (WCDS) d. MacKenzie Williams 6-0, 6-0; Ally Willman (WCDS) d. Marisa Pridgen 6-1, 6-4;...Published: Aug 23, 2014 11:36 PM Full Story
E. Wayne-N. Lenoir box
North Lenoir 0 0 0 6 -- 6 Eastern Wayne 7 14 15 7 -- 43 First quarter EW -- D. Pridgen 15 run (Dove kick), 5:25 Second quarter EW -- Pridgen 2 run (Dove kick), 3:52 EW -- Best...Published: Aug 23, 2014 11:36 PM Full Story
CBA-Rosewood box
Southside 22 0 0 0 -- 22 North Duplin 14 15 7 7 -- 43 First quarter ND -- Brock 5 run (Jaimes kick), 10:28 ND -- Mora 1 run (Jaimes kick), 8:58 Second quarter ND -- Mora 5 run...Published: Aug 23, 2014 11:36 PM Full Story
So. Wayne-James Kenan box
James Kenan 14 14 14 0 -- 42 Southern Wayne 0 0 0 0 -- 0 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING -- Southern Wayne -- Tyaire Allen 11-93; Manny Walkers 6-23; Nick Kennon 5-19; Alex Bradley 1-(minus-3); CJ Stewart 2-3. James Kenan...Published: Aug 23, 2014 11:36 PM Full Story
Princeton-East Carteret box
Princeton 16 9 17 14 -- 56 East Carteret 16 14 0 12 -- 42 First quarter P -- Frasier 87 kickoff return (Wooten rush) P -- Wooten 4 rush (Hewett rush) Second quarter P -- Safety P -- Frasier...Published: Aug 23, 2014 11:36 PM Full Story
N. Duplin-Southside box
Southside 22 0 0 0 -- 22 North Duplin 14 15 7 7 -- 43 First quarter ND -- Brock 5 run (Jaimes kick), 10:28 ND -- Mora 1 run (Jaimes kick), 8:58 Second quarter ND -- Mora 5 run...Published: Aug 23, 2014 11:36 PM Full Story
Goldsboro-Franklinton box
Franklinton 7 6 7 9 -- 29 Goldsboro 0 0 7 13 -- 20 First quarter F -- Taylor 7 run (Woodburn kick), 8:06 Second quarter F -- Person 1 run (kick failed), 11:21 Third quarter F -- Jones 3...Published: Aug 23, 2014 11:36 PM Full Story
Chargers, Patriots battle to scoreless draw on soccer pitch
Wayne Country Day attempted 15 shots on goal, but had to settle for a 0-0, non-conference draw against Faith Christian of Rocky Mount on a humid Friday afternoon. Chargers keeper Patrick Hall logged his second clean sheet of the season....Published: Aug 23, 2014 11:36 PM Full Story
Defending 1AA state champs shut out Southern Wayne
DUDLEY -- Defending 1-AA state champion James Kenan -- without its leading returning ball carrier Al Owens -- rushed for 252 yards and four touchdowns as team during its 42-0, non-conference triumph over Southern Wayne on Friday night. Senior Jaquan...Published: Aug 23, 2014 11:36 PM Full Story
Eastern Wayne defense dominates North Lenoir
For a team hoping to repeat the success of its 2013 season -- and even surpass the outstanding accomplishments from last year -- Eastern Wayne certainly got off on the right foot in its 2014 season opener Friday night. The...Published: Aug 23, 2014 11:36 PM Full Story
Late safety deflates Goldsboro
rcoggins@newsargus.com Can I have that play back, please? That thought crossed Goldsboro High head coach Bennett Johnson's mind as he watched quarterback Nashir Bowden get flushed from the pocket and get sacked in the end zone. The safety squashed the...Published: Aug 23, 2014 11:36 PM Full Story
Greene's TD run provides early spark for CBA
aetzler@newsargus.com Charles B. Aycock defensive coordinator Allen Thomas didn't care where the ball got spotted, he wanted head coach Steve Brooks to gamble on fourth down. Facing a long fourth-and-one, Brooks called R'Keesh Greene's number. The senior back pounded the...Published: Aug 23, 2014 11:36 PM Full Story
NC prep football scores
Alleghany County 34, North Stokes 6 Apex 46, Harnett Central 10 Ashe County 50, North Surry 42 Asheboro 38, Eastern Randolph 6 Asheville 49, Hendersonville 14 Asheville Erwin 42, East Rutherford 24 Asheville Roberson 34, North Henderson 14 Ayden-Grifton 40,...Published: Aug 23, 2014 11:36 PM Full Story
Friday, August 22, 2014
Greenville Christian tops Wayne Christian with late goal
rcoggins@newsargus.com Had Wayne Christian played 80 minutes of soccer, the outcome could have possibly been different against Greenville Central on Thursday evening. But a passive first half and one second-half defensive lapse proved critical in the Eagles' 2-1, non-conference loss...Published: Aug 22, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Gators build early advantage, hand Warriors loss on soccer pitch
aetzler@newsargus.com SEVEN SPRINGS -- Coming off a loss in its season opener against Southern Wayne on Monday, Spring Creek knew it needed to make a change. The Gators focused too much on playing balls through the middle against the Saints...Published: Aug 22, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
JV football: Williams directs Warriors to season-opening win
La GRANGE -- Malik Williams threw a 53-yard touchdown pass to Jawan Holmes with 6:45 remaining in the fourth quarter to give Eastern Wayne 26-22, season-opening win over North Lenoir on Thursday evening. Holmes also hauled in a 38-yard TD...Published: Aug 22, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
JV football: Hemmingway has two TD night for Golden Falcons
PIKEVILLE -- The Golden Falcons built a 31-point advantage after three quarters in their season-opening victory over the Eagles at Hardy Talton Stadium. Freshman Michael Hemmingway paced Aycock's ground attack with 107 yards and two touchdowns. Tahj Thacker and freshman...Published: Aug 22, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
C.B. Aycock golfers turn back Rocky Mount
Abby Sauls led the way for Charles B. Aycock with a low-round 55 for the day. Rachel Boulanger shot a 57 followed by a 60 and 61 from Anna Williams and Isabelle Boulanger respectively. The low round for Rocky Mt....Published: Aug 22, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Lane Tree Ladies Golf news
Betty Jean Gurley claimed game-of-the-week honors during a two-week stretch on the Lane Tree Golf Club links. Lou Ellen Flowers (low net), Nan Jarrell (low putts) and Cathy Garris (low gross) excelled this week. One week earlier, Linda Hilburn and...Published: Aug 22, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Michel's hat trick sparks Saints at home
DUDLEY -- Peterson Michel posted a hat trick (three goals) in Southern Wayne's 6-1, non-conference victory over North Lenoir on Thursday afternoon. Ulysses Ramirez added two goals for the Saints, who remained unbeaten in three outings this season. Byron Martinez...Published: Aug 22, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Unbeaten Chargers shut out Rams in tennis
SNOW HILL -- Wayne Country Day swept the singles and doubles courts en route to a 9-0 win over Greene Central on Thursday. Gianna Democko, Jennifer Potts, Taylor Willman, Ally Willman, Eliza Eagles and Anna Allen won the singles matches....Published: Aug 22, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Spring Creek earns regular-season sweep of Wayne Christian
SEVEN SPRINGS -- Spring Creek completed its regular-season sweep of Wayne Christian, 25-11, 25-18, 25-11, on Thursday afternoon. Emily Wells had two aces for the Eagles. Reagan Taylor had seven digs. Wayne Christian (0-2 overall) plays host to Greenville Christian...Published: Aug 22, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Hawks soar to 3-set road win
Allyson Heath had nine service points and 20 assists and North Lenoir toppled Southern Wayne 25-10, 25-14, 25-11 Thursday evening. Mya Parks had 14 service points and seven kills for the Hawks. Paige Sports had 10 service points and seven...Published: Aug 22, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Mercer has 16 kills in Rosewood's three-set win over GC
SNOW HILL -- Lexi Mercer had 16 kills and nine digs to lead Rosewood to a comfortable 25-22, 25-11, 25-16 non-conference win over Greene Central Thursday evening. Ada Rivera had 24 assists and five digs for the Eagles. Callie Thornton...Published: Aug 22, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Preps digest: JV sports
JV sports * Volleyball: Rosewood 2, Greene Central 0 -- Rosewood swept Greene Cenral 25-18, 25-15 in the JV match on Thursday evening. Stats were not provided....Published: Aug 22, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
FOOTBALL TAB: Spring Creek roster
No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Class 1 Jamal Davis RB/CB 5-8 110 Soph. 3 Jordan Hicks SE/LB 6-2 190 Sr. 4 Matt Dupuy QB/CB 5-7 110 Soph. 7 Jessie Casper RB/S 5-8 125 Soph. 9 Lewis Sampson SE/CB 5-10 135...Published: Aug 22, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
FOOTBALL TAB: Sanders attempting to emulate teachings from former coach
aetzler@newsargus.com Coming off one of the better seasons in Spring Creek's young football history, head coach Aaron Sanders realizes his system is working. He just needs to keep building and perfecting it. The Gators finished the season 3-9 in 2013...Published: Aug 22, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
FOOTBALL TAB: Southern Wayne roster
No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Class 1 Shamar Faison RB/LB 6-2 175 Sr. 2 Marquail Roddick WR/DB 6-3 176 Sr. 5 Xzavier Pearsall RB/DB 6-0 170 Sr. 6 Zach Buff WR/DB 5-5 126 Jr. 8 Manny Walker RB/DB 5-10 160...Published: Aug 22, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
FOOTBALL TAB: Rosewood roster
No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Class 1 Marquail Almontaser SE/DB 5-9 165 Jr. 2 Quan Joyner SE/DB 5-9 150 Sr. 3 Bronton Woodard RB/DB 5-9 165 Jr. 7 Nick Martin SE/DB 5-8 130 Sr. 8 Cameron Helt QB/DB 5-7 175...Published: Aug 22, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
FOOTBALL TAB: Preseason trip to Ronald McDonald House beneficial for Eagles
aetzler@newsargus.com A week into the football season, the Rosewood football team took a trip to Greenville. The Eagles visited East Carolina University and checked out Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. It was a cool experience for many of the players, but it wasn't...Published: Aug 22, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
FOOTBALL TAB: Princeton roster
No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Class 1 Jordan Craft WR/DB 5-8 160 Sr. 2 Jarrett Pearce QB/DB 5-8 165 Jr. 3 Cameron Jackson WR/FS 5-11 165 Soph. 5 Earl Gibson WR/DB 5-7 160 Soph. 6 Vicente Mendez K/P 5-9 165...Published: Aug 22, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
FOOTBALL TAB: Bulldogs continue to knock on door to earn elite status in 1A play
A placard on the wall inside his office has become a valuable teaching tool for third-year Princeton head football coach Derrick Minor. It's a formula directed toward sports and everyday life -- E + R = O. Minor beams when...Published: Aug 22, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
FOOTBALL TAB: North Duplin roster
No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Class 5 JP Payton QB/DB 5-9 160 Jr. 7 Cedrick Kornegay WR/DB 5-11 165 Sr. 9 William Archer QB/OLB 5-9 191 Jr. 10 Chase King B/DB 5-7 129 Soph. 14 Emiliano Mora B/DB 5-9 210...Published: Aug 22, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
FOOTBALL TAB: Martin hopes to 'blue-collar' attitude from young North Duplin team
aetzler@newsargus.com A gold-painted tool box sits in front as the North Duplin football team takes their team photo for the upcoming season. It has a twin sitting in the trophy case at the school. There is nothing inside. The tool...Published: Aug 22, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
FOOTBALL TAB: The future belongs to Princeton's Johnny Frasier
The clicking of his cleats echoed down the silent hallway. A shadow appeared in the door. The hulking figure turned sideways to avoid hitting the door frame. A slight smile creased Derrick Minor's face. Princeton running back Johnny Frasier, in...Published: Aug 22, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
FOOTBALL TAB: James Kenan roster
No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Class 1 Kendrick Whitfield RB/LB 5-6 150 Sr. 2 Daquan Mann Rec/DB 5-11 170 Sr. 3 Khalil Savage RB/DB 5-7 152 Sr. 4 John Brooks Rec/LB 6-4 186 Jr. 5 Telvin Wallace Rec/DB 5-10 159...Published: Aug 22, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
FOOTBALL TAB: Graduation takes away skilled, athletic players from James Kenan
During the last couple of years, there's been a handful of eastern North Carolina prep football powerhouses capable of winning the N.C. High School Athletic Association 1-A state championship. James Kenan is included in that group. Since Ken Avent Jr.'s...Published: Aug 22, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
FOOTBALL TAB: Johnson seeks to infuse new energy, internal drive into Goldsboro
Bennett Johnson is glad Goldsboro is the second year of its home-and-home contracts with some non-conference teams on its schedule. But before the pacts expire, the first-year head varsity coach has to guide the Cougars through another rigorous campaign. Eight...Published: Aug 22, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
FOOTBALL TAB: Eastern Wayne set standard among ECC 3A teams last season
rcoggins@newsargus.com Eastern Wayne set a higher standard for future teams and its Wayne County brethren during the 2013 season. But the Warriors feel empty from that record-setting campaign. There's neither a conference nor an eastern regional championship to show for...Published: Aug 22, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
FOOTBALL TAB: Ayden-Grifton favored to defend ECC 2A title
rcoggins@newsargus.com Bennett Johnson has always been a fan of high school football in eastern North Carolina -- long before he donned a Wilson Beddingfield uniform and turned in a record-setting prep career. He knows the traditions. He remembers the ups...Published: Aug 22, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
FOOTBALL TAB: Eastern Wayne roster
No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Class 1 Dayshawn Pridgen ATH 5-6 150 Sr. 2 KK Best QB/FS 5-7 175 Jr. 3 Micah Smith ATH 6-1 175 Sr. 4 Dameko Artis LB 5-9 165 Sr. 5 Blake Hartsfield C 5-10 175...Published: Aug 22, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
FOOTBALL TAB: Williams says Warriors have to be hungry, can't be satisfied with 2013 success
Bubba Williams has worked diligently -- and tirelessly -- to change the culture of Eastern Wayne football. He's still got more work to do. The Warriors enter 2014 on the heels of the program's most-successful season. Williams' squad won 11...Published: Aug 22, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
FOOTBALL TAB: In-practice skirmish valuable teaching tool for Golden Falcons
aetzler@newsargus.com PIKEVILLE -- It was just the third practice in shoulder pads and Jarrett Scott had already had enough. Charles B. Aycock head coach Steve Brooks had been riding the tight end hard during the first two practices, and the...Published: Aug 22, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
FOOTBALL TAB: Teams are chasing Kenan, Princeton in Carolina 1A
aetzler@newsargus.com James Kenan head coach Ken Avent Jr. knows about the daily grind of being successful in the Carolina 1-A conference. He's nearly perfected it. In seven years at the helm of the Tigers, he's brought home two state championships...Published: Aug 22, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Golden Falcons net 2nd ECC win of season
rcoggins@newsargus.com PIKEVILLE -- Summer Pennington continues to search for the right pieces to put Charles B. Aycock in contention for a regular-season conference championship and a dual-team tennis playoff berth. John Fonvielle needs some freshmen. The Golden Falcons, who return...Published: Aug 22, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
C.B. Aycock-Southern Wayne tennis box
C.B. Aycock 9 Southern Wayne 0 Singles: Ashton Walker (CBA) d. Hope Jones 6-1, 6-1; Cassidy Coerver (CBA) d. Alli Barrow 6-0, 6-1; Casie Belom (CBA) d. Brooke Kornegay 6-0, 6-0; Kassidy Pitchford (CBA) d. Stephanie Gonzalez 6-0, 6-1; Sabrina...Published: Aug 22, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Britt, Brooks: 'Fresh legs' important for season-opening game
rcoggins@newsargus.com During its previous two meetings against county football rival Charles B. Aycock, Rosewood has struggled to put fresh legs on the field in the fourth quarter. The Golden Falcons, on each occasion, pulled away for the win. With six...Published: Aug 22, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Thursday, August 21, 2014
Grieve notches hat trick in Aycock's road win
rcoggins@newsargus.com Battered and bruised, Noah Adkins kept fighting for every ball. His sweat-soaked, mud-stained jersey served as proof of his stout effort. He just wished Wayne Country Day had more to show for it in a 3-1, non-conference loss to...Published: Aug 21, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Defending 1A state champs ground Hawks
Jacob Baird recorded 12 saves between the pipes in North Lenoir's 7-0, non-conference loss to defending 1-A state champion Wallace-Rose Hill on Wednesday evening. The Hawks (1-1-0 overall) are the guests of Southern Wayne today....Published: Aug 21, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
North Lenoir sweeps North Pitt in volleyball
Laura Haerer cranked out 11 kills and had five blocks in North Lenoir's 25-18, 25-21, 25-19 non-conference win over North Pitt on Wednesday. Mya Parks contributed seven kills and six digs. Paige Sports registered six kills. Allyson Heath dished out...Published: Aug 21, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Princeton pulls out 5-set thriller
PRINCETON -- Kasey Edwards recorded 13 kills and four blocks, and Princeton turned back county rival Corinth-Holders 25-20, 25-20, 17-25, 27-29, 17-15 on Wednesday afternoon. Taylor Carroll and Kortney Edwards provided 11 and 10 kills, respectively. Kelsey Peedin paced the...Published: Aug 21, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Johnson: Goldsboro must get better
rcoggins@newsargus.com Goldsboro is in a transition year, but there is some talent to keep it in contention for a postseason berth. However, the Cougars have to get better. Scrimmages against defending state 1-AA champion James Kenan and perennial 3-A power...Published: Aug 21, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Preps digest: JV, middle schools results
JV * Boys' soccer: Freedom Christian 2, Wayne Christian 1 -- Holden Foster scored the lone goal for Wayne Christian. The Eagles (0-1-0 overall) entertain Wilson Christian on Friday. * Volleyball: Goldsboro d. Southern Wayne 25-11, 25-19 -- Kelsey...Published: Aug 20, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
WCDS netters collect another non-conference victory
Wayne Country Day remained unbeaten with an 8-1, non-conference triumph over Lawrence Academy on the Wayne Community College tennis courts Tuesday afternoon. The Chargers swept the singles courts. Second-seeded Jennifer Potts posted a straight-set shutout at No. 2 singles....Published: Aug 20, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Season of change at Southern Wayne
aetzler@newsargus.com DUDLEY -- Southern Wayne head varsity football coach David Lee gets to take a step back this season. And put 2013 behind him. Barely two weeks before the Saints' season opener at James Kenan, assistant coach Jeremy Joyner left...Published: Aug 20, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Walnut Creek LGA news
Sam Gillette and Jewel Ivey shared low net honors during first flight action the Walnut Creek Ladies League State Play Day. Hiromi Sueki won low gross. Gaye Bryant captured low gross in second flight. Evelyn Rose and Linda Cannon claimed...Published: Aug 20, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Morton cards first-ever ace in golf
Steven Morton recorded his first-ever hole-in-one at Goldsboro Municipal Golf Course on Sunday. Morton aced hole No. 7 with a 5-iron. His father, Lynn, and brother, Ryan, witnessed the feat....Published: Aug 20, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Rosewood's Burton claims medalist honors at Lane Tree GC
Rosewood junior Lindsey Burton earned medalist honors with a nine-hole round of 44 on the Lane Tree Golf Club links Tuesday afternoon. Charles B. Aycock freshman Abby Sauls carded a 47, followed by the Eagles' Alana Pipkin with a 53....Published: Aug 20, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
North Lenoir slips past Rosewood
La GRANGE -- North Lenoir's Nic Kennedy scored shortly after Rosewood tied the game late, giving the Hawks a 2-1, season-opening win Tuesday. Eric Holloway assisted Mike Bednarz's goal in the first half. Stalen Massengill got credit for a goal...Published: Aug 20, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Eastern Wayne opens defense of ECC 3A/4A tennis crown
WINTERVILLE -- A young and inexperienced Warriors team pulled out a tough 5-4, season-opening win over Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference foe South Central on Tuesday afternoon. Eastern Wayne split the singles matches with Brennan Dove, Elizabeth Sutton and Kaycee Kemper...Published: Aug 20, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Edwards delivers eight-kill effort for Bulldogs
PRINCETON -- Kortney Edwards collected eight kills and served three aces during Princeton's season-opening 25-23, 27-25, 25-16 victory over Bunn on Tuesday afternoon. Kasey Edwards added five kills and one ace. Hailey Wood (six kills, two aces), Taylor Carroll (five...Published: Aug 20, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Spring Creek sweeps Wayne Christian in volleyball
Kasey Norris had 12 assists and seven digs in Wayne Christian's season-opening 19-25, 9-25, 22-25 loss to county foe Spring Creek on Tuesday. Emily Wells had three service aces and two kills. Hannah Sladick added six kills and three blocks....Published: Aug 20, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Warriors' Hamilton has block party against Hawks
Junior Naheria Hamilton recorded a team- and match-high seven blocks in Eastern Wayne's 25-19, 27-25, 26-24 triumph over North Lenoir at Wooten Gymnasium on Tuesday evening. Casey Young cranked out seven kills and served five aces. Sara Rice recorded 15...Published: Aug 20, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Goldsboro battles through opening-set mistakes
aetzler@newsargus.com After starting out flat in the Wayne Christian Jamboree on Saturday, the Goldsboro volleyball team did it again Tuesday. They surrendered the first four points of the match and couldn't recover in a first-set loss to Southern Wayne. Cougars...Published: Aug 20, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Preps: JV, Middle schools results
JV sports * Boys' soccer: Wayne Country Day 3, Oakwood 0 -- Nehemiya Shaw opened the scoring for the Chargers early in the second half and Wayne Country Day beat Oakwood 3-0. Nick Fletcher and Ryan Thiele also added...Published: Aug 19, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Michel scores twice, Saints topple Gators
aetzler@newsargus.com DUDLEY -- Peterson Michel wasn't sure what his role was going to be this season. He started the game on the bench as Southern Wayne opened its season against Spring Creek. Saints head coach Mario Aguilar wanted to see...Published: Aug 19, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Rosewood, C.B. Aycock spikers find some answers
rcoggins@newsargus.com PIKEVILLE -- County rivals Rosewood and Charles B. Aycock each answered some questions on the volleyball court Monday afternoon. The Eagles found some offensive firepower. The Golden Falcons discovered a libero. Junior Lexi Mercer and outside hitter Ashley Thornton...Published: Aug 19, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Oakwood takes 4-set win over Wayne Country Day
Wayne Country Day lost to Oakwood in four sets 9-25, 13-25, 25-20, 10-25 on Monday afternoon. Tiffany Larsen, Olivia Dively, Stephanie Schapelle and Sarah Crooks each had three kills for the Chargers. Rachel Uzzell had 13 assists. Crooks served eight...Published: Aug 19, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Eastern Wayne sweeps Clinton in volleyball
CLINTON -- Eastern Wayne volleyball coach Jackie Lewis triumphed in her debut as the Warriors defeated Clinton 25-22, 25-20, 25-15 on Monday evening. The Warriors (1-0 overall) visit North Lenoir today. The JV game begins at 4 p.m. inside Wooten...Published: Aug 19, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Chargers continue unbeaten start on soccer pitch
Wayne Country Day grinded out its third win in four days with a 4-1, non-conference decision over Oakwood. Charlie Roethling converted a penalty kick 10 minutes into the match. Jacob Magera volleyed in a Hunter Bryson cross for the second...Published: Aug 19, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Cougars boot Warriors in season-opening action
Four different players scored one goal apiece as Goldsboro tripped up Eastern Wayne, 4-2, in the season-opening match for both teams Monday evening. Sophomore Rubin Quiroz, junior Jacob Seate, junior Jesus Quiroz and sophomore Aaron Seate each found the back...Published: Aug 19, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Sunday, August 17, 2014
Chargers claim pair of wins on soccer pitch
Tony Townsend and Noah Adkins supplied two goals apiece during Wayne Country Day's 7-2, non-conference triumph over Community Christian on Saturday afternoon. Returning starters Charlie Roethling and Jacob Magera, and freshman Hunter Bryson each collected one goal. Roethling converted a...Published: Aug 17, 2014 1:52 AM Full Story
Area volleyball teams seek team chemistry
rcoggins@newsargus.com Eager to play against someone other than teammates who wear the same color uniform, five area teams hit the volleyball court at Wayne Christian on Saturday. Goldsboro, Spring Creek, Wayne Country Day and North Duplin participated in the ninth...Published: Aug 17, 2014 1:52 AM Full Story
Warriors, Cougars, Golden Falcons compete in scrimmage
rcoggins@newsargus.com Questions were answered. Other concerns surfaced during a three-team, preseason soccer jamboree involving county rivals Eastern Wayne, Goldsboro and Charles B. Aycock on a humid Friday evening. The Warriors and Golden Falcons generated offense on a consistent basis and...Published: Aug 17, 2014 1:52 AM Full Story
Thursday, August 14, 2014
Walnut Creek Ladies Golf news
Hiromi Sueki claimed low gross during weekly play on the Walnut Creek Country Club links. Evelyn Rose and Linda Cannon won low net and low putts, respectively....Published: Aug 14, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Ellis: Chargers can achieve beyond last season
rcoggins@newsargus.com The whole is greater than the sum of its parts. Sounds cliche, doesn't it? But Aristotle's timeless quote is a perfect description of the 2014 edition of the Wayne Country Day boys' soccer team. Eleven players return off of...Published: Aug 14, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Hollingsworth anxious to prove himself on gridiron
aetzler@newsargus.com DUDLEY -- Southern Wayne quarterback Jacob Hollingsworth is having no trouble adjusting to the Saints' new spread offense. He's been watching how it's done for years. An avid football fan, Hollingsworth takes advantage of his opportunities for additional film...Published: Aug 14, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Tuesday, August 12, 2014
Bulldogs' offense, defense look strong
aetzler@newsargus.com PRINCETON -- On a drizzly Monday evening, Princeton football coach Derrick Minor wanted to see how his team could fling the ball around the field during the inaugural Bulldawg Jamboree. His quarterback Michael Wooten didn't let him down. Wooten...Published: Aug 12, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Morrow playing it 'California Cool' in Pikeville
aetzler@newsargus.com PIKEVILLE -- Nate Brooks takes the snap and drops back to throw. "Look, dad, I'm TJ," Nate says. Steve Brooks, the head varsity football coach at Charles B. Aycock, laughs at his seven-year-old son's antics. Nate is referring to...Published: Aug 12, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Frasier makes 'soft' commitment to Florida State
aetzler@newsargus.com PRINCETON -- Before he rushed for more than 3,000 yards and 45 touchdowns as a junior, before he was wanted by nearly every top college football program in the country, before he was the primary reason many think Princeton...Published: Aug 12, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Golden Falcons see variety of defenses at scrimmages
rcoggins@newsargus.com PIKEVILLE -- The pieces of the puzzle remain scattered. But second-year Charles B. Aycock head varsity football coach Steve Brooks is starting to develop a vision about this year's team. He got a first-hand look at the Golden Falcons...Published: Aug 12, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Monday, August 11, 2014
Rosewood's 'Gentle Giant' finds his niche on football field
aetzler@newsargus.com Tyree Chavious is big. Real big. At 6-foot-4 and 290 pounds, he towers over everyone on the football field-- including his coaches. When the Eagles team captain and leader of the offensive line takes off his helmet, his proportionately...Published: Aug 11, 2014 7:51 AM Full Story
No surprise, Tigers, Bulldogs are the hunted in Carolina 1A football this season
aetzler@newsargus.com Every football coach in the Carolina 1-A Conference realizes they are chasing two teams on the gridiron this year. But after that, it's all up for grabs. Defending state 1-AA champion James Kenan and Princeton have set themselves apart...Published: Aug 11, 2014 7:51 AM Full Story
Once Post 11 finds identity, it hits stride on baseball diamond
rcoggins@newsargus.com DUDLEY -- On one hand, Wayne County Post 11 knew it had to depend on numerous unproven first-year players this summer. On the other, the roster was littered with athleticism and speed, which -- at times -- covered up...Published: Aug 11, 2014 7:51 AM Full Story
Thursday, August 7, 2014
ECC 2A preseason poll: Cougars picked 4th
SNOW HILL -- Eastern Carolina 2-A Conference football coaches expect to see plenty of parity this fall. And they agree Ayden-Grifton is the team to beat. Despite graduating 17 seniors, the Chargers drew three first-place votes and edged Greene Central...Published: Aug 7, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Princeton grad Whitley headed to MACU
rcoggins@newsargus.com PRINCETON -- One door closed. Another opened. Alex Whitley is glad he stepped inside. The recent Princeton High graduate had intended to attend Liberty (Va.) University and study general ministry. The situation didn't pan out and Whitley's future remained...Published: Aug 7, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Wednesday, August 6, 2014
Lane Tree Ladies Golf news
Mary Ann Sutton seized game-of-the-week accolades during play on the Lane Tree Golf Club links. Linda Watson won low gross. Novella Zambelli claimed low putts....Published: Aug 6, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Walnut Creek LGA news
Faye Franklin and Gaye Bryant shared low putts during weekly play at Walnut Creek Country Club. Mary Morris took low net, while Hiromi Sueki won low gross....Published: Aug 6, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Eastern Wayne tabbed 4th in preseason ECC 3A-4A football poll
J.H. Rose, the 4-A eastern runner-up, garnered three first-place votes and 31 points. Reigning league co-champion D.H. Conley collected 23 points, followed by 3-A eastern runner-up Eastern Wayne, which compiled 22 points. Much-improved South Central is fifth with 20 points....Published: Aug 6, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Tuesday, August 5, 2014
Diminutive Barnes ready to silence critics
Barnes ranked fourth on the team in carries (33) and averaged four yards per rush a year ago. "I don't have any pressure," said Barnes, who was dressed in a white T-shirt and plain black shorts -- attire as unassuming...Published: Aug 5, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Princeton returns solid core in volleyball
rcoggins@newsargus.com PRINCETON -- Despite losing two critical pieces from a stellar 2013 campaign, Princeton has more than enough talent to make another run to the eastern 1-A volleyball championship match this fall. The keys are developing a right-side hitter and...Published: Aug 5, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Groll nets ace on Three Eagles course
Madge Groll of Goldsboro scored the second ace of playing career on the par-3, No. 9 hole on the Three Eagles Golf Course at Seymour Johnson AFB. Husband George, and Jay Barber witnessed the feat. George and Barber birdied...Published: Aug 5, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Monday, August 4, 2014
Warriors shift focus to defense on Day 3
rcoggins@newsargus.com Skill athletes return. Experienced linemen are scarce. It's become a common dilemma for sixth-year Eastern Wayne head varsity football coach Guy "Bubba" Williams. Once again he finds himself looking for a solid, consistent core of trench workers who can...Published: Aug 4, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Saturday, August 2, 2014
Kicking off: Rain doesn't deter local teams
rcoggins@newsargus.com A little rain never hurt anyone even though the past couple of days has been more suitable for ducks than football teams. Nonetheless, players from area schools trudged through the mud and muck as the opening weekend of...Published: Aug 2, 2014 11:12 PM Full Story
Goldsboro Family Y Triathlon Results
Results from the 29th annual Goldsboro Family Y Triathlon contested Saturday at Lake Wackena in Walnut Creek: TEAM Time 1. Mooring 1:46.46 2. Trimates 1:50.16 3. Jones-Denny 1:56.48 4. Adams-Darden 2:28.30 5. Froggy Dogs 2:30.31 MEN Competitor, Town Time 1....Published: Aug 2, 2014 11:12 PM Full Story
Worrell excels in ideal conditions
rcoggins@newsargus.com Competitors couldn't have asked for more ideal conditions during the 29th installment of the Goldsboro Family Y Triathlon on Saturday morning. Cooler temperatures and low humidity greeted the racers who battled over a half-mile swim, a 20-mile bike ride...Published: Aug 2, 2014 11:12 PM Full Story
Kicking off: Dogs turn out early in opening day
aetzler@newsargus.com The first day of the high school season isn't always as glamorous as it might sound. Paperwork has to be completed. Young players are assisted getting up to speed. And then there is practice in the rain. Princeton...Published: Aug 2, 2014 11:12 PM Full Story
Friday, August 1, 2014
Football Friday
It's the most wonderful time of the year. You constantly hear whistles blowing. And coaches enthusiastically shouting "on the field now!" The tackling dummies and four-man sleds await the players who are anxious to celebrate the hap-happiest season of all...Published: Aug 1, 2014 1:50 PM Full Story