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