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