Tuesday, September 30, 2014
Chargers start strong, blank Northwood Temple 9-0
rcoggins@newsargus.com By the 15-minute mark, Wayne Country Day's starters had done plenty of damage against Northwood Temple. They retired to the bench and made spot appearances throughout the second half. Regardless of the combinations, the Chargers -- mostly JV players...Published: Sep 30, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Preps digest: Middle schools, Neuse River YFL
Middle schools * Volleyball: Norwayne d. Eastern Wayne 25-13, 25-12, 25-21 -- The Cobras improved to 6-1 overall and entertain Dillard for a doubleheader on Thursday. * Boys' soccer: Rosewood 3, Dillard 1 -- Geovanni Abril punched in two...Published: Sep 30, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Goldsboro trips up Ayden-Grifton, 2-1
LITTLEFIELD -- Aaron Seate and Jared Howard accounted for Goldsboro's goal scoring in a 2-1 victory over Ayden-Grifton on Monday evening. Cougars goalie Luke McAlduff recorded 11 saves. Goldsboro attempted 10 shots and four corner kicks....Published: Sep 30, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Trio registers hat tricks, Rebels dust Neuse Charter
SMITHFIELD -- Juan Garcia, Ronaldo Castenada and Gerardo Silva each recorded a hat trick (three goals) in North Duplin's 9-0, mercy-rule win over Carolina 1-A Conference foe Neuse Charter. ND keepers Andrew Taylor and Luis Martinez combined for eight saves...Published: Sep 30, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Grieve, Zacharzuk each score in CBA's loss to D.H. Conley
PIKEVILLE -- Charles B. Aycock let a pair of leads slip away and dropped a 6-2 decision to D.H. Conley on the Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference scene Monday evening. Chris Grieve and Zack Zacharzuk each scored a goal for the...Published: Sep 30, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Blue Devils clip Hawks in ECC 2A soccer
Braxton Greene tallied North Lenoir's lone goal in a 3-1 loss to county and Eastern Carolina 2-A rival South Lenoir on Monday evening. Eric Holloway had the Hawks' assist. NL keeper Jacob Baird logged six goals. The Hawks (5-9-1 overall,...Published: Sep 30, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Hobbton topples Rosewood in Carolina 1A soccer action
Hobbton stormed to a 3-0 lead and cruised past Rosewood, 5-3, in Carolina 1-A Conference play Monday evening. Stalen Massengill, Zach Barnes and Marquail Almontaser each punched in an unassisted goal for the Eagles. Rosewood (3-3-1 CC) travels to North...Published: Sep 30, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Crooks' 8-kill effort leads Chargers on the road
DURHAM -- Sarah Crooks pounded out eight kills and served seven aces during Wayne Country Day's 25-13, 25-18, 25-9 dismantling of Kestrel Heights on Monday afternoon. Olivia Dively and Tiffany Larsen contributed five kills apiece. Rachel Uzzell logged a match-high...Published: Sep 30, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
E. Wayne, CB Aycock recognized as ejection-free schools
rcoggins@newsargus.com CHAPEL HILL -- Eastern Wayne and Charles B. Aycock are among the 127 schools recognized as ejection free for the 2013-14 academic year, according to the N.C. School Athletic Association. Each school receives a certificate for its achievement. "This...Published: Sep 30, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Monday, September 29, 2014
Football Players-of-the-Week: Sept. 26
OFFENSE: Johnny Frasier, Princeton -- Held to minus-8 yards rushing in the first quarter, Frasier broke loose for a 209-yard outing that included a 65-yard touchdown run in a heart-breaking, 26-23 loss to No. 3-ranked James Kenan.DEFENSE: Ray'quan Griffin, Goldsboro...Published: Sep 29, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Prep notebook: Richards, area's top receiver, makes key big play
Eastern Wayne's Malik Richards entered the week as the area's leading receiver. South Central's Shawn Furlow, who committed to East Carolina, held the senior receiver to just one grab -- a 44-yard touchdown pass from KK Best. There wasn't...Published: Sep 29, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Kincaid fondly remembered by golfing pals
No matter how they're asked to describe Jim "Blackie" Kincaid, his golfing pals all say the same thing -- he was a gentleman, a friend, a competitor, a loving husband, a great father and a proud great-grandpapa. An avid sportsman,...Published: Sep 29, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Saturday, September 27, 2014
Weekend preps
Boys' soccer North Lenoir 4, Greene Central 3 * Mike Bednarz converted a 25-yard free kick in the 53rd minute and it turned into the eventual game-winning goal in North Lenoir's 4-3 triumph over Eastern Carolina 2-A Conference rival Greene...Published: Sep 27, 2014 11:34 PM Full Story
Prep football
NEWTON GROVE -- Mike Woodard rushed for two touchdowns and Rosewood's defense played a stout second half during a 15-7 triumph over Hobbton in the Carolina 1-A Conference opener for both teams Friday evening. Woodard rambled for a game-high...Published: Sep 27, 2014 11:34 PM Full Story
Shocking finish gives James Kenan win over Princeton
rcoggins@newsargus.com PRINCETON -- James Kenan head football coach Ken Avent Jr. looked toward good friend Danny Blackburn and asked, "what just happened?" What just happened? How about an unbelievable stunning finish that left a standing-room-only crowd and two state-ranked teams...Published: Sep 27, 2014 11:34 PM Full Story
Eastern Wayne dedicates team win to 'mama'
aetzler@newsargus.com The oranges were missing. The pickles were gone. Eastern Wayne's Dayshawn Pridgen started to cramp up in the fourth quarter and he looked for her in the stands. Reality finally set in. She was gone. Pridgen's mother, Jinifer Pridgen,...Published: Sep 27, 2014 11:34 PM Full Story
Spring Creek-Lakewood box
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING -- Spring Creek -- Logan Miller 4-(minus-1); Gary Williams 14-64; Tre Hammonds 8-38. PASSING -- Spring Creek -- Miller 2-6-1, 18. RECEIVING -- Spring Creek -- Jordan Hicks 2-18....Published: Sep 27, 2014 11:34 PM Full Story
Rosewood-Hobbton box
Rosewood 0 7 0 8 -- 15 Hobbton 7 0 0 0 -- 7 First quarter H -- Surles 1 run (Gurrola kick), 2:00 Second quarter R -- Woodard 7 run (Almontaser kick), 9:45 Fourth quarter R -- Safety, 10:39...Published: Sep 27, 2014 11:34 PM Full Story
Princeton-James Kenan box
James Kenan 0 6 7 13 -- 26 Princeton 0 10 13 0 -- 23 Second quarter P -- Mendez 25 FG, 6:19 JK -- Washington 38 pass from Avent III (kick failed), 3:28 P -- Frasier 65 run (Mendez...Published: Sep 27, 2014 11:34 PM Full Story
North Duplin-Lejeune box
North Duplin 6 8 0 7 -- 21 Lejeune 0 0 0 0 -- 0 First quarter ND -- Williams 1 run (kick failed), 9:28 Second quarter ND -- Payton 9 run (Payton run), 7:25 Fourth quarter ND -- Mora...Published: Sep 27, 2014 11:34 PM Full Story
Goldsboro-Northside box
Goldsboro 0 6 0 0 -- 6 Northside 13 8 14 7 -- 42 Second quarter G -- Griffin 90 interception return (kick failed), 0:44.3 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING -- Goldsboro -- Rayvonne Barnes 13-50; Jayln Moore 3-2; Taylin Davis 1-4;...Published: Sep 27, 2014 11:34 PM Full Story
Eastern Wayne-South Central box score
South Central 7 0 0 14 -- 21 Eastern Wayne 7 14 0 7 -- 28First quarter EW -- Boudy 76 pass from Best (Dove kick), 2:14 SC -- Carter 75 kickoff return (Lincoln kick), 2:12 Second quarter EW --...Published: Sep 27, 2014 11:34 PM Full Story
C.B. Aycock-New Bern box
New Bern 14 23 7 0 -- 44 C.B. Aycock 0 0 0 0 -- 0 First quarter NB -- Hughes 28 run, 3:12 NB -- Squires 26 interception return, 2:21 Second quarter NB -- Hughes 5 run, 7:01 NB...Published: Sep 27, 2014 11:34 PM Full Story
EW-SC box score
Goldsboro 0 6 0 0 -- 6 Northside 13 8 14 7 -- 42 Second quarter G -- Griffin 90 interception return (kick failed), 0:44.3 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING -- Goldsboro -- Rayvonne Barnes 13-50; Jayln Moore 3-2; Taylin Davis 1-4;...Published: Sep 27, 2014 11:34 PM Full Story
C.B. Aycock-New Bern box
New Bern 14 23 7 0 -- 44 C.B. Aycock 0 0 0 0 -- 0 First quarter NB -- Hughes 28 run, 3:12 NB -- Squires 26 interception return, 2:21 Second quarter NB -- Hughes 5 run, 7:01 NB...Published: Sep 27, 2014 11:34 PM Full Story
Friday, September 26, 2014
Rosewood-Spring Creek tennis box
Rosewood 5 Spring Creek 4 Singles: Grace West (SC) walkover Shayla Marak; Faith Baker (R) d. Magen Jones 8-0; Kennedy Behrend (R) d. Madelyn Coates 8-0; Keelin Hunter (R) d. Cassie Alphin 9-8 (8); Laura Lintner (R) d. Stormy Westbrook...Published: Sep 26, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Rosewood, Spring Creek stage battle on tennis courts
rcoggins@newsargus.com Spring Creek made Rosewood work for every point Thursday afternoon. And the Eagles survived ... barely. Tiebreakers factored into three outcomes during Rosewood's nail-biting 5-4 victory as an overcast sky gave way to darkness on the Carolina 1-A Conference...Published: Sep 26, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Walnut Creek Ladies Golf news
Faye Franklin won low gross during weekly play on the Walnut Creek Country Club links. Gaye Bryant took low net. Hiromi Sueki and Linda Cannon shared low putts....Published: Sep 26, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Lane Tree Ladies Golf news
Cathy Garris claimed the Lane Tree Ladies Open Division club championship and Linda Watson emerged as the Senior Division club champion during play on the Lane Tree Golf Club links. Linda Cannon earned game-of-the-week honors. Watson secured low gross, while...Published: Sep 26, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Pittard delivers 18 kills, Goldsboro dumps Goldsboro
Becka Pittard proved she's back to 100 percent in her second game after returning from an injury by pounding out 18 kills, three blocks, three digs and an ace as Goldsboro trounced Greene Central 25-16, 26-24, 25-13 on Thursday. Alexus...Published: Sep 26, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Princeton serves 20 aces in 3-set sweep of Hobbton
Princeton served 20 aces in a 25-16, 25-15, 25-7 win over Carolina 1-A Conference foe Hobbton on Thursday evening. Taylor Carroll and Hailey Wood combined for nine kills and 13 aces for the Bulldogs. Kasey Edwards added three kills and...Published: Sep 26, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Spring Creek upends North Duplin in Carolina 1A volleyball
After winning the first set, North Duplin dropped three straight in a 25-17, 15-25, 17-25, 18-25 loss to Carolina 1-A Conference foe Spring Creek on Thursday. Sarah Ford had 21 assists for the Gators, and Rachel McCollum pounded out 18...Published: Sep 26, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Warner mashes 9 kills, Aycock completes regular-season sweep of Southern Wayne
DUDLEY -- Courtney Warner smashed nine kills and served four aces, and Charles B. Aycock defeated Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A rival Southern Wayne 25-7, 20-25, 25-18, 25-20 on Thursday evening. Alexis Bynum, Taylor Daniels and Emily Patnaude combined for 17 kills...Published: Sep 26, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Ramirez nets lone goal in Saints' road loss
Ulysses Ramirez tallied Southern Wayne's lone goal in a 3-1 loss to Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference opponent J.H. Rose on Thursday evening. The Saints entertain Eastern Wayne on Tuesday....Published: Sep 26, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Chapin logs hat trick, Eagles blank Bulldogs on soccer pitch
PRINCETON -- Ethan Chapin logged a hat trick (three goals) and Rosewood dominated archrival Carolina 1-A Conference opponent Princeton, 4-0, on Thursday evening. Zach Barnes scored a goal and Marquail Almontaser had two assists. Kahlil Warren and Daniel Aburto also...Published: Sep 26, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Chargers no match for Knights in CPIC tennis
WILSON -- Wayne Country Day lost just five games on the singles courts on their way to a 9-0 sweep of Coastal Plains Independent 1-A/2-A Conference foe Greenfield on Thursday. Gianna Democko, Taylor Willman and Jennifer Potts each swept their...Published: Sep 26, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Golden Falcons net share of ECC 3A/4A tennis crown
Charles B. Aycock swept the singles courts before rain halted play and gave the Golden Falcons a 6-0 win over Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A foe South Central on Thursday. Aycock clinched at least a share of the ECC regular-season title. Ashton...Published: Sep 26, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Preps digest: JV, middle schools
JV * Football: South Central 45, Eastern Wayne 0 -- Malyk Williams led the Warriors defensively with seven tackles in a 45-0 loss to South Central on Thursday. Mikel Wright had five tackles in the secondary. EW hosts New...Published: Sep 26, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Acosta, Anderson hook up for EW's game-winning goal
aetzler@newsargus.com PIKEVILLE -- When Eastern Wayne stepped off the bus to play crosstown rival Charles B. Aycock, they knew they were going to be without Ethan Zadrozny. The Warriors' defensive midfielder sat out the game out for an undisclosed reason....Published: Sep 26, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Williams: Warriors go back to basics during bye week
aetzler@newsargus.com Eastern Wayne had a lot to clean up after its sloppy 21-6 win over Greene Central. Lucky for the Warriors they had two weeks to do so. A bye week allowed head coach Bubba Williams' team get back to...Published: Sep 26, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Thursday, September 25, 2014
Preps digest: JV news
JV * Volleyball: Lakewood d. North Duplin 25-11, 25-11 -- Brooke Cottle served four aces and Stephanie Quintanilla provided two aces in the Rebels' straight-set defeat....Published: Sep 25, 2014 1:49 PM Full Story
Carolina 1A volleyball leader Lakewood defeats North Duplin
SALEMBURG -- Haley Brogden served an ace in North Duplin's 12-25, 6-25, 12-25 loss to Carolina 1-A Conference leader Lakewood on Tuesday evening. The Rebels (5-6 overall) dipped to 4-5 in conference play....Published: Sep 25, 2014 1:49 PM Full Story
Dogs, Tigers ready to clash in Princeton
rcoggins@newsargus.com PRINCETON -- During the Harvey Brooks era, Princeton played plenty of historic contests with then-running back Mike Atkinson toting the pigskin in the single-wing offense. Three-plus decades later, Princeton is back on center stage. Ranked No. 2 in the...Published: Sep 25, 2014 1:49 PM Full Story
Blue Devils sweep Warriors in volleyball
Eastern Wayne remains a work in progress on the volleyball court. Constant skills work, set-play schemes and defensive coverage on blocking has been the main focus during recent practices. But the Warriors, said first-year head coach Jackie Lewis, lacked endurance...Published: Sep 25, 2014 1:49 PM Full Story
Augillon, Thurston continue season-long domination
SEVEN SPRINGS -- Ho hum. Princeton's Jose Aguillon and North Duplin's Haley Thurston continued their season-long domination during the fourth Carolina 1-A Conference meet contested at Cliffs of the Neuse State Park on Tuesday. Aguillon covered the 5k (3.1-mile) trek...Published: Sep 25, 2014 1:49 PM Full Story
Jennifer Potts-Taylor Willman clinch match point for Chargers
RALEIGH -- The top-seeded tandem of Jennifer Potts-Taylor Willman triumphed at No. 1 doubles and lifted Wayne Country Day past Trinity of Raleigh, 5-4, on the Millbrook Exchange Park courts. Potts-Willman defeated Trinity's Kylie Rigsby-Anna Duggins 8-4. "Jennifer and Taylor...Published: Sep 25, 2014 1:49 PM Full Story
Warriors' Hamilton has 8 blocks in loss to South Central
Eastern Wayne began a stretch of seven consecutive home games with a 17-25, 14-25, 20-25 loss to Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference foe South Central on Tuesday. Naheria Hamilton recorded eight blocks. Jenna Rouse served three aces and logged four kills....Published: Sep 25, 2014 1:49 PM Full Story
Wednesday, September 24, 2014
Preps digest: JV, middle schools
JV * Volleyball: North Lenoir 2, Goldsboro 0 -- North Lenoir toppled Goldsboro in two games 25-9, 25-21 on Tuesday. J'lesa Saul had 13 service points and Allyson Montague and Kelsie Stocks had seven each.North Lenoir is 8-6 on...Published: Sep 24, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Wayne Christian strikes early, cruises past Lee Christian
rcoggins@newsargus.com Wayne Christian is becoming a dangerous team. A young group with untapped potential has posted a 4-1 worksheet in its last five outings. That frustrating 0-5 start is now a distant memory. "They're starting to play together as a...Published: Sep 24, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Princeton completes regular-sweep of Rosewood
aetzler@newsargus.com PRINCETON -- When Princeton lost two crucial net players Kortney Edwards and Peyton Whitley, the Bulldogs were forced to pull up a junior varsity player -- freshman Emily Ricks. The Bulldogs had had just one practice together with their...Published: Sep 24, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Acosta notches goal in Warriors' conference defeat
Alex Acosta scored the lone on Victor Kokiko's assist in a 3-1 loss to D.H. Conley on the Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference boys' soccer scene Tuesday evening.The Warriors travel to county archrival Charles B. Aycock on Thursday....Published: Sep 24, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Spring Creek dominates Neuse Charter
Spring Creek put in a dominant 25-6, 25-21, 25-4 performance to topple conference foe Neuse Charter on Tuesday. Rachel McCullom and Daisy Martinez combined for 14 kills. Sarah Ford dished out 15 assists. McCullom added nine digs. The Gators (10-4...Published: Sep 24, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Lee Christian upends Wayne Christian in CCC volleyball
Wayne Christian played well, but couldn't pull out a victory in senior libero Reagan Taylor's last home match -- a 19-25, 21-25, 23-25 to Lee Christian on Tuesday afternoon. Hannah Sladick had six kills and two blocks, and Jody Gurley...Published: Sep 24, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Davis has solid floor game in Goldsboro's volleyball loss
Allyson Heath dished out 24 assists and North Lenoir defeated Eastern Carolina 2-A opponent Goldsboro 25-12, 25-17, 25-14 on Tuesday evening. Paige Sports had seven kills for the Hawks. Laura Haerer and Mya Parks combined for 10 kills. Alexus Davis...Published: Sep 24, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Michel has lone goal in Saints' road defeat
NEW BERN -- Peterson Michel scored Southern Wayne's lone goal in a 3-1 loss to Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference foe New Bern on Monday. The Saints (7-2-1 overall, 1-2-0 ECC) entertain J.H. Rose on Thursday....Published: Sep 24, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Kierski, Townsend, Magera lead WCDS offense
GREENVILLE -- Wayne Country Day had six players register points in a 6-0 throttling of Coastal Plains Independent 1-A/2-A Conference foe Pope John Paul on Tuesday evening. Matt Kierski, Tony Townsend and Jacob Magera each found the net twice. Kierski...Published: Sep 24, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Grieve punches in two goals, logs assist in CBA's road win
WINTERVILLE -- Charles B. Aycock's Bobby Hampton scored in the 10th minute and the Golden Falcons rolled to a 6-0 win over Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A opponent South Central. Chris Grieve had two goals and an assist for the Golden Falcons....Published: Sep 24, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Tuesday, September 23, 2014
Davis flirts with double-double in Cougars' 5-set road win
KENLY -- Alexus Davis just missed a double-double with 17 kills and nine service aces in Goldsboro's 19-25, 33-31, 25-21, 24-26, 16-14 triumph over perennial 2-A powerhouse North Johnston. Davis also contributed six digs and three blocks. Tayzlie Tripple logged...Published: Sep 23, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Heath hands out 32 assists in Hawks' 4-set victory
Allyson Heath dished out a match-high 32 assists, and North Lenoir handed East Duplin a 25-14, 25-15, 16-25, 25-15 defeat on Monday afternoon. Mya Parks contributed five kills and six digs. Laura Haerer recorded five blocks and four kills. Erica...Published: Sep 23, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Preps digest: JV, Neuse River Youth football, middle schools
JV * Boy's soccer: Wayne Christian 3, Freedom Christian 2 -- Wayne Christian exploded for three second-half goals during a non-conference victory Monday afternoon. Holden Foster punched in two goals, while Skyler Price found the back of the net...Published: Sep 23, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Cyclones shut down Eagles in CCC volleyball
Hannah Sladick delivered five kills during Wayne Christian's 21-25, 16-25, 5-25 loss to Community Christian in a Carolina Christian 1-A Conference match Monday. Holly Gurley served five aces and emerged as the defensive leader with 27 digs. The Eagles (4-10...Published: Sep 23, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Lost shoe? Chargers' Jones keeps steady pace in meet
rcoggins@newsargus.com Just call him "One Shoe" Jones. Midway through Monday's cross country meet, Wayne Country Day's Jason Jones lost one of his shoes in the woods. Comfortable on his home course and aware of every twist and turn, dip and...Published: Sep 23, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Princeton collects 1st win of season on soccer pitch
PRINCETON -- Princeton finally scratched into the win column with a 2-0 triumph over Neuse Charter on the Carolina 1-A Conference scene Monday evening. Nick Phillips and Alex Gonzalez each punched in a goal for the Bulldogs. Marcos Gonzales posted...Published: Sep 23, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Spring Creek dealt 1st conference loss of season
NEWTON GROVE -- Spring Creek tumbled from the unbeaten ranks in Carolina 1-A Conference play with a 2-1 loss to Hobbton on Monday afternoon. Gustavo Avalos notched the Gators' lone goal on assist from Otto Binar. The Wildcats scored a...Published: Sep 23, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Blue Devils rally past Cougars in 2nd half
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North Lenoir battles back, defeats Kinston
Marco Camps notched the game-winning goal late in the second half, capping North Lenoir's come-from-behind 3-2 win over Kinston on Monday evening. It was the Eastern Carolina 2-A opener for both teams. The Hawks trimmed the Vikings' two-goal deficit to...Published: Sep 23, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Carolina 1A cross country meet for today moved to Cliffs of the Neuse
North Duplin athletics director Ricky Edwards announced Monday afternoon a site change for today's Carolina 1-A Conference meet. All teams will run at Cliffs of the Neuse State Park due to a conflict at University of Mount Olive. The Trojans...Published: Sep 23, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Chapin logs game-winning goal against Lakewood
Ethan Chapin collected the game-clinching goal in the second half, and Rosewood escaped Lakewood, 3-2, in Carolina 1-A Conference play at Branch Pope Field on Monday evening. Marquail Almontaser and Joshua Drew each notched a first-half goal for the Eagles....Published: Sep 23, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Monday, September 22, 2014
Prep notebook: Britt's wish answered: Eagles break big plays
DEEP RUN -- Throughout the week, Rosewood head varsity football coach Robert Britt stressed the importance of starting quick and breaking big plays since South Lenoir liked to control the tempo. Britt seems like a prophet now. The Eagles'...Published: Sep 22, 2014 1:34 PM Full Story
Football players-of-the-week: Sept. 19
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Preps digest: Middle schools
Middle schools * Volleyball -- Wayne Christian d. Community Christian 27-25, 25-20 -- The Eagles scored 10 consecutive points with Lauren Stallard on serve to rally past the Cyclones in Carolina Christian 1-A Conference play. Wayne Christian travels to Christ...Published: Sep 22, 2014 1:34 PM Full Story
Saturday, September 20, 2014
Preps digest: JV sports
JV * Boys' soccer: Wayne Christian 9, Cresset Christian 0 -- Jaxon Anderson and Luke Suggs knocked in two goals apiece in the Eagles' mercy-rule road win. Holden Foster, Skyler Price, Jeremy Bentley, Cody Easom and Corbett Schaefer each...Published: Sep 20, 2014 11:53 PM Full Story
Spring Creek-Southside box
Spring Creek 0 12 0 0 -- 12 Southside 6 16 6 20 -- 48 Second quarter SC -- Hicks 8 pass from Miller (pass failed), 9:34 SC -- Hammonds 12 pass from Miller (run failed), 2:27 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING...Published: Sep 20, 2014 11:53 PM Full Story
Southern Wayne-Cleveland box
Southern Wayne 0 0 0 0 -- 0 Cleveland 28 14 7 0 -- 49 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING -- Southern Wayne -- Tyaire Allen 11-40; Manny Walker 7-3; Nick Kennon 5-6; Alex Bradley 1-(minus-4). PASSING -- Southern Wayne -- Allen...Published: Sep 20, 2014 11:53 PM Full Story
Rosewood-South Lenoir box
C.B. Aycock 0 7 14 7 -- 28 Corinth-Holders 13 14 7 8 -- 42 Second quarter CBA -- Darden 34 fumble return (Matthews kick), 4:23 Third quarter CBA -- Castillo 7 pass from Morrow (Matthews kick), 6:56 CBA --...Published: Sep 20, 2014 11:53 PM Full Story
Rosewood starts fast, defeats South Lenoir
DEEP RUN -- Expecting punt, Rosewood quarterback Cameron Helt walked toward the sideline and removed his helmet. He grabbed a water bottle. Seconds later, someone shouted for him to return to the field. Eagle head coach Robert Britt decided...Published: Sep 20, 2014 11:53 PM Full Story
Princeton-Union box
Princeton 21 13 7 7 -- 48 Union 0 0 7 13 -- 20 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING -- Princeton -- Michael Wooten 7-2; Adam Crocker 1-0; Johnny Frasier 8-184, 2 TDs; Adrian Whack 2-70, TD; Nick Hare 2-40, TD; Matt...Published: Sep 20, 2014 11:53 PM Full Story
Friday's NC prep scores
Albemarle 83, Chatham Central 0 Alexander Central 27, Hickory St. Stephens 24 Andrews 28, Copper Basin, Tenn. 24 Apex 49, Durham Riverside 25 Arendell-Parrott 38, Southampton Academy, Va. 26 Asheville 48, Q Foundation 12 Asheville Reynolds 25, Belmont South Point...Published: Sep 20, 2014 11:53 PM Full Story
Pirates dominate Tar Heels, again
aetzler@newsargus.com GREENVILLE -- East Carolina University's football program has spent years in the shadows of "big brother" University of North Carolina. But as the final moments waned and the leftover crowd of the school-record 51,082 fans in attendance rose to...Published: Sep 20, 2014 11:53 PM Full Story
C.B. Aycock-Corinth Holders box
C.B. Aycock 0 7 14 7 -- 28 Corinth-Holders 13 14 7 8 -- 42 Second quarter CBA -- Darden 34 fumble return (Matthews kick), 4:23 Third quarter CBA -- Castillo 7 pass from Morrow (Matthews kick), 6:56 CBA --...Published: Sep 20, 2014 11:53 PM Full Story
Princeton football 5-0 for first time since 1980
PRINCETON -- Michael Wooten and Johnny Frasier combined for 411 yards of total offense and Princeton is 5-0 for the first time since 1980 after a 48-20 thrashing of Union on Friday evening. Wooten completed 10 passes, including three touchdown...Published: Sep 20, 2014 11:53 PM Full Story
Corinth-Holders eases past C.B. Aycock
WENDELL -- Senior quarterback TJ Morrow accounted for 268 yards of total offense during Charles B. Aycock's 42-28, non-conference loss to Corinth-Holders on Friday evening. The Pirates have won both regular-season meetings against the Golden Falcons. Morrow threw for 159...Published: Sep 20, 2014 11:53 PM Full Story
Cleveland shuts out Southern Wayne
CLAYTON -- Cleveland's defense held Southern Wayne to a season-low 63 yards of total offense in a 49-0, non-conference victory on Friday evening. Tyaire Allen led the Saints' attack with 40 yards rushing. Quentin Moore added 16 yards receiving. "We...Published: Sep 20, 2014 11:53 PM Full Story
Miller throws pair of TD passes in Spring Creek's loss
CHOCOWINITY -- Spring Creek punched in two second-quarter touchdowns, but couldn't keep the momentum in a 48-12, non-conference loss to Chocowinity Southside on Friday evening. Logan Miller tossed touchdown passes to Jordan Hicks (8 yards) and Tre Hammonds (12) to...Published: Sep 20, 2014 11:53 PM Full Story
Foster, Floars power Wayne Christian past Cresset
DURHAM -- Holden Foster and Blake Floars punched in two goals apiece and Wayne Christian claimed a 9-0, mercy-rule victory over Cresset Christian in Carolina Christian 1-A Conference play Friday afternoon. The game was called at halftime. Matt Coulter, Skyler...Published: Sep 20, 2014 11:53 PM Full Story
Eastern Wayne sweeps Southern Wayne in ECC 3A/4A volleyball
DUDLEY -- Casey Young and Naheria Hamilton cranked out seven kills apiece during Eastern Wayne's 25-23, 25-7, 25-13 conquest of county and Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference rival Southern Wayne. Young also served six aces for the Warriors, who rose to...Published: Sep 20, 2014 11:53 PM Full Story
Cresset Christian stops Wayne Christian in CCC 1A play
Holly Gurley emerged as the defensive leader during Wayne Christian's 13-25, 12-25, 5-25 loss to perennial Carolina Christian 1-A power Cresset Christian on Friday afternoon. Mercy Wright provided two blocks and two kills. Kasey Norris contributed four assists and three...Published: Sep 20, 2014 11:53 PM Full Story
WCDS upends Oakwood Academy in tennis
Wayne Country Day swept the singles and doubles courts, and handed Oakwood Academy a 9-0, non-conference loss on Friday afternoon. The Chargers earned their second straight shutout and fifth overall this season. Gianna Democko, a former doubles state champion, lost...Published: Sep 20, 2014 11:53 PM Full Story
Lane Tree Ladies Golf news
Linda Watson repeated as the game-of-the-week winner during play on the Lane Tree Golf Club links. Betty Jean Gurley claimed low net, while Novella Zambelli carded low putts. Lane Tree concludes its annual 36-hole Club Championship today....Published: Sep 20, 2014 11:53 PM Full Story
Friday, September 19, 2014
Golden Falcons' Ford learning the game of football
"This is all my team," Ford said. "Without that line, without the other guys I can't do any of that." Ford doubles as a defensive back and made several nice pass breakups against the Goldsboro offense, including a third down...Published: Sep 19, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Britt: Rosewood offense must strike quickly -- and often
rcoggins@newsargus.com DEEP RUN -- Hello, North Duplin. Well, not exactly ... but almost. When Rosewood steps onto the field tonight at South Lenoir, it might think it's looking directly at a North Duplin offense. The Blue Devils, like the Rebels,...Published: Sep 19, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Rosewood finishes 3rd in match at Riverwood Golf Course
Rosewood placed third out of eight teams posting a 160 team score in non-conference action at Riverwood Golf Course in Clayton on Thursday. Rosewood finished five strokes back of the meet co-winners Smithfield-Selma School and Corinth-Holders. Lindsey Burton finished second...Published: Sep 19, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
East Duplin claims regular-season sweep of North Lenoir
North Lenoir suffered its second defeat in a week to East Duplin by a score of 6-1 on Thursday evening. Mike Bednarz scored on a penalty kick for the Hawks. Jacob Baird had nine saves in goal. North Lenoir is...Published: Sep 19, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Ayden-Grifton defeats Goldsboro on ECC 2A volleyball scene
In its first full match without Becka Pittard, the Cougars struggled to find the fire in a 15-25, 22-25, 16-25 loss to Eastern Carolina 2-A foe Ayden-Grifton. "We just didn't play well at all," Goldsboro coach TJ Lancaster said. "Not...Published: Sep 19, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Gators' Ford dishes out 14 assists in loss to Lakewood
Spring Creek couldn't upend Carolina 1-A Conference foe Lakewood on Thursday in a 12-25, 16-25, 22-25 loss. Sarah Ford led the Gators with three aces and 14 assists. Rachel McCollum had 12 kills, and Lexi Reyes had 11 digs. The...Published: Sep 19, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Princeton bounces back, trounces James Kenan
Princeton bounced back from its first Carolina 1-A Conference loss and handed James Kenan a 25-15, 25-20, 25-22 defeat Thursday afternoon. Kasey Edwards led the Bulldogs with 11 kills and Charley Cox handed out 29 assists. Taylor Carroll and Peyton...Published: Sep 19, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
South Lenoir wins battle of ECC 2A volleyball archrivals
North Lenoir dropped three straight sets to crosstown rival South Lenoir 11-25, 15-25, 9-25 on Thursday. Mya Parks and Paige Sports had four kills each and Laura Haerer had three. North Lenoir falls to 8-4 overall and 2-1 in...Published: Sep 19, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Wayne Christian takes 5-set thriller from Antioch Christian
Wayne Christian snatched victory from the jaws of defeat by storming back after dropping the first two sets to win 13-25, 16-25, 25-15, 25-17, 15-10 against Antioch Christian on Thursday evening. Sarah Sawyer led the way for the Eagles with...Published: Sep 19, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
WCDS upends pesky Burlington School
BURLINGTON -- Wayne Country Day got better as the match went on to defeat a scrappy Burlington School team 25-15, 25-19, 25-9 on Thursday. Sarah Crooks led the Chargers with six kills, while Olivia Dively and Tiffany Larsen had five...Published: Sep 19, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
North Duplin spikers cruise past Neuse Charter
After playing two close sets, North Duplin turned in a dominating third-set effort to topple Neuse Charter 25-22, 25-19, 25-7 on Thursday evening. Chesney Brown led the Rebels with 10 kills, while Haley Brogden and Shaily McCarty had five aces...Published: Sep 19, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Rosewood dispatches Hobbton in 3 sets
Rosewood handed Carolina 1-A Conference foe Hobbton a 25-11, 25-9, 25-18 loss on Thursday evening. Playing its second straight match without setter Ada Rivera, Hannah Daniels filled in with 10 assists. Ashley Thornton and Lexi Mercer each had seven kills...Published: Sep 19, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Defending Carolina 1A champ North Duplin stops Spring Creek
Defending Carolina 1-A Conference girls' tennis champion North Duplin trounced Spring Creek 8-1 to remain undefeated for the season. The Rebels took five matches on the singles courts and swept the doubles courts....Published: Sep 19, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Saints' Jones earns lone singles point against D.H. Conley
D.H. Conley waltzed past Southern Wayne 8-1 on Thursday. Hope Jones won the lone match for the Saints at No. 1 singles. Southern Wayne hosts South Central on Tuesday....Published: Sep 19, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Golden Falcons close to clinching ECC 3A/4A girls' tennis crown
GREENVILLE -- Charles B. Aycock continued its run through the Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A conference with a 7-2 triumph over J.H. Rose on Thursday afternoon. Aycock's lone losses came in the first and last matches of the evening, as Ashton Walker...Published: Sep 19, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Preps digest: JV, middle schools
JV * Volleyball: South Lenoir 2, North Lenoir 0 -- North Lenoir lost both sets to South Lenoir 15-25, 13-25. Courtney Carmon had two kills for the Hawks. North falls to 7-5 on the season. * Volleyball: Hobbton 2,...Published: Sep 19, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Rampants run early, double up Warriors 4-2 on soccer pitch
aetzler@newsargus.com Eastern Wayne captain Victor Kokiko felt the nerves of his team's biggest game of the season to date. And so did his teammates. Before Kokiko and the rest of the Warriors could even get themselves in gear they were...Published: Sep 19, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
CBA's Zacharzuk records first-ever hat trick in varsity career
rcoggins@newsargus.com Goldsboro pushed the ball down the line, disrupted Charles B. Aycock's passing attack and built a two-goal lead by halftime Thursday afternoon. The Golden Falcons answered with a dominating second half. A slight tactical change sparked five-goal explosion and...Published: Sep 19, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Thursday, September 18, 2014
Preps digest: JV, Neuse River YFL
JV Soccer: Wayne Country Day 4, Arendell-Parrott Academy 1 -- The Chargers scored in the first two minutes against Parrott and never looked back. DJ Drew and John Thompson each had a goal and an assist. Frank Best and...Published: Sep 18, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Gators' Binar turns in mind-boggling effort against Eagles
ALLEN ETZLER aetzler@newsargus.com Otto Binar emerged from the Spring Creek huddle a little choked up, a little emotional and a little shocked. He couldn't even remember, much less believe what just happened. After being bottled up in the first half,...Published: Sep 18, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Castenada scores twice, Rebels roll past Bulldogs
CALYPSO -- Ronaldo Castenada notched two goals and one assist during North Duplin's 7-2 triumph over Carolina 1-A Conference foe Princeton on Wednesday evening. Juan Garcia, Simon Arellano, Jose Castenada, Jose Moreno and Jonathan Perez provided one goal apiece for...Published: Sep 18, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Princeton sweeps Carolina 1A cross country meet
NEWTON GROVE -- Princeton continues to flirt with perfection. Jose Aguillon led a 1-2-3 finish in the boys' 5k (3.1-mile) race and the Bulldogs posted a team-best 19 points in the third Carolina 1-A Conference meet of the season. Rosewood...Published: Sep 18, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Saints' Atwood, Biggins, Womble place among top 10
NEW BERN -- Three Southern Wayne runners finished among the top 10 during an Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference meet contested at New Bern High School. The Saints top finishers were Cole Atwood (4th, 18 minutes, 37 seconds), Brandon Biggins (5th,...Published: Sep 18, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
CBA drops 1st set, rallies past Beddingfield
PIKEVILLE -- Charles B. Aycock dropped the first set, but rallied for a 22-25, 25-23, 25-19, 25-12 non-conference win over Wilson Beddingfield on Wednesday afternoon. Quanika Lofton and Courtney Warner combined for 14 kills. Arlanda Faulkner added three kills. Morgan...Published: Sep 18, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Tennis power Wayne Country Day dominates Lawrence
Wayne Country Day posted straight-set shutouts in three singles matches and one doubles match during a 9-0 romp over Lawrence Academy on Wednesday afternoon. Gianna Democko, Jennifer Potts and Eliza Eagles each won 6-0, 6-0. Fourth-seeded Ally Willman and fifth-seeded...Published: Sep 18, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Rosewood nets Carolina 1A tennis win
Rosewood swept Princeton on the doubles courts to seal a 7-2 victory in Carolina 1-A Conference play Wednesday afternoon. Shayla Marak, Faith Baker, Keelin Hunter and Laura Lintner each earned a singles victory. Marak-Baker, Kennedy Behrend-Hunter and Lintner-Bethanie Kirby sealed...Published: Sep 18, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Walnut Creek Ladies Golf news
Hiromi Sueki claimed second low net in first-flight competition during an Eastern Ladies League tournament contested on the Three Eagles Golf Course at Seymour Johnson AFB. Jewel Ivey won low putts in first flight. Linda Cannon logged second low net...Published: Sep 18, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Sauls earns medalist honors on Lane Tree GC links
Freshman Abby Sauls earned medalist honors with a nine-hole round of 48 and Charles B. Aycock turned back county rival Goldsboro, 165-185, on the Lane Tree Golf Club links Wednesday afternoon. "We played pretty well," CBA head coach Roger Rhodes...Published: Sep 18, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
Preps digest: JV
JV * Volleyball: North Duplin d. Rosewood 25-20, 25-10 -- Kendall Gurley had two aces and Mackenzie Little had one ace for the Eagles. Broke Cottle had seven aces for the Rebels. * Volleyball: North Lenoir d. Greene Central...Published: Sep 17, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Vikings hand Saints first loss on soccer pitch this season
aetzler@newsargus.com DUDLEY -- Some of Southern Wayne's best offense this year has stemmed from the back line booting the ball down field and letting striker Peterson Michel run onto it while fighting off defenders and moving toward the goal. But...Published: Sep 17, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Walnut Creek Ladies Golf news
Faye Franklin and Charlotte Campbell shared low-net honors during weekly play on the Walnut Creek Country Club links. Evelyn Rose secured low gross, while Linda Cannon claimed low putts....Published: Sep 17, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Wayne Christian plays first-ever girls' golf match
RALEIGH -- Kelsey Sanders carded a nine-hole round of 60 as Wayne Christian played its first-ever match in school history -- a 152-208 loss to St. Mary's at RGA on Tuesday afternoon. Hannah Lee and Cassidy Davis concluded the day...Published: Sep 17, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Adkins logs hat trick in WCDS shutout of Pope John Paul
Wayne Country Day opened Coastal Plains Independent 1-A/2-A Conference play with a dominating 7-0 victory over Pope John Paul on Tuesday afternoon. WCDS scored five goals before the half and cruised from there. "We started brightly to pin them back...Published: Sep 17, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Foster has two-goal outing in Wayne Christian rout
Holden Foster delivered two goals during Wayne Christian's 6-0 romp over Northwood Temple in a Carolina Christian 1-A Conference play Tuesday afternoon. Tanner Rose, Austin Howell, Matt Coulter and Ryan Kennedy tallied one goal apiece for the Eagles. Coulter, Jaxon...Published: Sep 17, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Golden Falcon golfers place 4th in ECC meet
GREENVILLE -- Charles B. Aycock posted a fourth-place team score of 173 during an Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference meet contested at Brook Valley Country Club on Tuesday afternoon. Abby Sauls led the Golden Falcons with a 54. Rachel Boulanger shot...Published: Sep 17, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Beddingfield drops Goldsboro, 2-1
Goldsboro surrendered the game-winning goal in the second half of a 2-1, non-conference loss to Beddingfield on Tuesday evening. Sophomore Ruben Quiroz scored the lone goal for the Cougars and Jacob Seate notched the assist. The Cougars registered six shots...Published: Sep 17, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Holloway scores lone goal in Hawks' loss to E. Duplin
East Duplin scored two goals with in five minutes of each other in the second half to put away North Lenoir 3-1 on Tuesday evening. Eric Holloway scored the lone goal for the Hawks on a pass from Braxton Greene....Published: Sep 17, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Kokiko, Anderson pace Warriors' attack
Victor Kokiko and Christian Anderson tallied two goals and one assist apiece in Eastern Wayne's 7-2, non-conference triumph over South Lenoir on Tuesday evening. Sam Biggs, Henry Nelson and Alex Acosta each had one goal. Midfielder Ethan Zadrozny chipped in...Published: Sep 17, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Rampants slip past Golden Falcons in OT
PIKEVILLE -- J.H. Rose notched the game-winning goal with 30 seconds remaining in the second overtime, and handed Charles B. Aycock a 3-2 loss in Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference play Tuesday evening. "Heartbreaker and a half," Golden Falcons coach Kevin...Published: Sep 17, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
CBA completes regular-season tennis sweep of Saints
DUDLEY -- Charles B. Aycock shut out Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference foe Southern Wayne, 9-0, on Tuesday evening. Ashton Walker, Casie Belom, Kassidy Pitchford, Sabrina Johnson, Emmie Collins and Meredith Jones each won in singles for the Golden Falcons. Walker-Pitchford,...Published: Sep 17, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Princeton nets 1st-ever win in girls' tennis
Princeton won four of six singles courts and earned two doubles points during a 6-3 victory over Spring Creek on Tuesday afternoon. It was the Bulldogs' first-ever win in program history. Katie Smale, Nicole Evans, Bailey Martin and Makenzie Evans...Published: Sep 17, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Eastern Wayne trips up New Bern in ECC tennis
The team of Brennan Dove-Samantha Roux won the decisive doubles match 8-3 over Charlee Miller-Emma Seif to give Eastern Wayne a 5-4 win over Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference foe New Bern on Tuesday afternoon. Dove, Roux and Elizabeth Sutton each...Published: Sep 17, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
North Duplin defeats Rosewood in tennis
After splitting the six singles matches, North Duplin won the first two doubles courts -- including one in a tiebreaker -- and defeated Rosewood 5-4 on Tuesday afternoon. Shayla Marak, Faith Baker and Laura Lintner each won a singles match...Published: Sep 17, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
McCollum turns in 14-kill effort against James Kenan
Spring Creek won its ninth game of the season -- 25-9, 25-20, 25-17 over Carolina 1-A Conference foe James Kenan on Tuesday. Rachel McCollum led the way for the Gators with 14 kills, three blocks and three aces. Ivet Carreno...Published: Sep 17, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
North Lenoir defeats Greene Central in straight sets
Laura Haerer led the Hawks with 15 kills and two blocks as North Lenoir swept Eastern Carolina 2-A foe Greene Central 25-10, 25-18, 25-11 on Tuesday. Allyson Heath added 17 service points for the Hawks and Mya Parks had 13...Published: Sep 17, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Northwood Temple upends Wayne Christian
Northwood Temple held off Wayne Christian 25-13, 25-19, 25-21 in Carolina Christian 1-A Conference play Tuesday. Merc Wright had four blocks and three kills fo the Eagles, while Hannah Sladick added four kills and two blocks. Senior libero Reagan Taylor...Published: Sep 17, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Larsen cranks out 10 kills, WCDS sweeps Greenfield
Wayne Country Day dominated Greenfield 25-11, 25-12, 25-3 in Coastal Plains Independent 1-A/2-A Conference play Tuesday. Tiffany Larsen had 10 kills for the Chargers and Olivia Dively added seven. Rachel Uzzell logged 24 assists, while Cheyenne Canuette chipped in seven...Published: Sep 17, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
North Duplin turns back Rosewood in volleyball
Rosewood was without setter Ada Rivera and dropped a 25-9, 19-25, 25-28, 19-25, 10-15 decision to Carolina 1-A Conference foe North Duplin on Tuesday. Macy Tyndall logged 17 assists in Rivera's absence. Lexi Mercer smashed 15 kills and had seven...Published: Sep 17, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Leopards snap Bulldogs' 47-match win streak in Carolina 1A Conference play
PRINCETON -- Lakewood snapped Princeton's 47-match win streak against Carolina 1-A Conference opposition with a 25-16, 20-25, 20-25, 25-18, 15-13 victory over Lakewood on Tuesday afternoon. Taylor Carroll led the Bulldogs' offensive and defensive efforts with 12 kills, four aces...Published: Sep 17, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Cougars lose Pittard, slip past Kinston in 5 sets
Goldsboro overcame an injury to one of its best players, and a mid-game formation change to beat Eastern Carolina 2-A Conference rival Kinston 25-23, 25-20, 19-25, 18-25, 15-11 on Tuesday evening. Middle hitter Becka Pittard suffered a bruised knee and...Published: Sep 17, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Late-match penalty sparks Golden Falcons
rcoggins@newsargus.com PIKEVILLE -- Injuries and tough calls have hounded Charles B. Aycock on the volleyball court in recent weeks. The Golden Falcons caught a break Tuesday evening. An illegal substitution sparked a match-ending 7-3 run and capped a 31-29, 25-20,...Published: Sep 17, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Tuesday, September 16, 2014
Preps digest: JV, middle schools
JV * Volleyball: Rosewood d. C.B. Aycock 26-15, 25-12 -- Game details were not provided. Middle schools * Volleyball: Rosewood d. Spring Creek 25-7, 25-21, 25-7 -- Baylee Butts served seven aces in the Eagles' three-set sweep. Rosewood (2-0...Published: Sep 16, 2014 1:51 PM Full Story
Rosewood earns regular-season sweep of CBA
Lexi Mercer flirted with a double-double and Rosewood completed its regular-season sweep of Charles B. Aycock 28-26, 25-22, 25-16 on Monday afternoon. Mercer posted 12 kills, seven blocks, three digs and two assists for the Eagles. Ashley Thornton and Hannah...Published: Sep 16, 2014 1:51 PM Full Story
Jones leads WCDS boys in cross country meet
Jason Jones finished second overall and Wayne Country Day claimed a team victory during a seven-team meet contested on its home course Monday afternoon. Jones ran the 5k (3.1-mile) trek in 20 minutes, 33 seconds. Teammates Jackson Warren (21:48) and...Published: Sep 16, 2014 1:51 PM Full Story
Faith Christian-RM cruises past Wayne Christian on soccer pitch
Perennial independent powerhouse Faith Christian of Rocky Mount cranked out six second-half goals and handed Wayne Christian a 7-2, non-conference loss Monday afternoon. Holden Foster and Skyler Price each scored a goal for the Eagles. Austin Howell and Jaxon Anderson...Published: Sep 16, 2014 1:51 PM Full Story
Eagles' Chapin, Almontaser combine for 4 goals, 2 assists in lopsided win
Seven different players scratched in the scoring column during Rosewood's 9-1 romp over Neuse Charter on the Carolina 1-A Conference scene Monday evening. Ethan Chapin and Marquail Almontaser provided two goals and one assist apiece for the Eagles, who rose...Published: Sep 16, 2014 1:51 PM Full Story
Gators' Binar has hat trick, 7 total points in win over Princeton
SEVEN SPRINGS -- Otto Binar notched a hat trick (three goals) and dished out an assist in a 9-2 victory over Carolina 1-A Conference foe Princeton. Gustavo Avilas had two goals. Carlos Ramirez, Yefry Perez and Gio Avila each had...Published: Sep 16, 2014 1:51 PM Full Story
North Duplin triumphs in penalty-kick shootout
NEWTON GROVE -- North Duplin needed seven rounds in a penalty-kick shootout to defeat Hobbton, 5-4, in Carolina 1-A Conference play on Monday evening. Simon Arellano and Jhonatan Paez-Herrera each scored twice in regulation for the Rebels. Ronaldo Castenada recorded...Published: Sep 16, 2014 1:51 PM Full Story
Sanchez goal lifts C.B. Aycock past SSS
PIKEVILLE -- Charles B. Aycock ended a streak of consecutive shutout losses with a 4-3, non-conference triumph over Smithfield-Selma on Monday evening. The Golden Falcons swept the regular-season series. Juninho Sanchez collected a loose ball in the penalty area and...Published: Sep 16, 2014 1:51 PM Full Story
Burton shoots career-best 38 on Goldsboro Municipal GC links
Lindsey Burton shot a career-best 2-over par 38 and Rosewood placed first among three teams during a non-conference meet contested at Goldsboro Municipal Golf Course on Monday afternoon. Alana Pipkin and Shamayah Revis posted nine-hole rounds of 52 and 57...Published: Sep 16, 2014 1:51 PM Full Story
North Duplin-Dixon box
Dixon 0 8 0 6 -- 14 North Duplin 0 7 8 0 -- 15 Second quarter ND -- Payton 21 run (M. James kick), 7:53 D -- Lunsford fumble recovery in end zone (Flores run), 0:19.4 Third quarter ND...Published: Sep 16, 2014 1:51 PM Full Story
Late penalty enables Rebels to escape Bulldogs
rcoggins@newsargus.com CALYPSO -- Staring an agonizing defeat squarely in the face, North Duplin got the reprieve it needed -- a yellow flag laying near the midfield stripe. The Rebels didn't waste their second chance. The defense logged a quarterback sack...Published: Sep 16, 2014 1:51 PM Full Story
Monday, September 15, 2014
Local digest: Neuse River Youth football; middle schools
Neuse River YFL * 12-Under: C.B. Aycock 61, Rosewood 6 -- Tyler Hughes accounted for five touchdowns -- two on offense, two on defense and one on a kickoff return. Omar Tucker, Turner Bass, Jamin Jacobs and Jalin Applewhite each...Published: Sep 15, 2014 1:53 PM Full Story
Prep notebook: Brooks' 'eyes in the sky' weather the storm
PIKEVILLE -- Less than an hour before kickoff, Charles B. Aycock head coach Steve Brooks' dad was driving through a thunderstorm Friday evening. It wouldn't have been a big deal if Brooks didn't need his father in the booth...Published: Sep 15, 2014 1:53 PM Full Story
Football Players-of-the-Week: Sept. 12
OFFENSE: Bronton Woodard, Rosewood -- Rushed for a career-high 213 yards and three TDs on 18 carries during the Eagles' 41-6 rout of Lejeune. Woodard's TD runs covered 34, 52 and 47 yards.DEFENSE: Kaleb Taylor, Rosewood -- Logged 11 tackles,...Published: Sep 15, 2014 1:53 PM Full Story
Saturday, September 13, 2014
Preps digest: JV news
JV * Volleyball: Wayne Country Day d. St. Mary's 22-25, 25-11, 26-24 -- The Chargers improved to 4-5 overall this season and continue play Tuesday at Greenfield....Published: Sep 13, 2014 11:27 PM Full Story
Southern Wayne-North Lenoir box
Southern Wayne 0 0 8 6 -- 14 North Lenoir 8 0 0 8 -- 16 First quarter NL -- Swinson 5 run (run failed), 10:14 NL -- Safety, 2:34 Third quarter SW -- Roddick 23 pass from Allen (Allen...Published: Sep 13, 2014 11:27 PM Full Story
Hawks slip past Saints on gridiron
La GRANGE -- Qwyshon Rhem's two-point conversion run proved to be the difference as North Lenoir turned back Southern Wayne, 16-14, at Bullock Field on Friday evening. The Hawks' Donyae Hopkins broke loose for a 57-yard touchdown run less...Published: Sep 13, 2014 11:27 PM Full Story
Spring Creek-Wake Christian box
Wake Christian 0 14 6 7 -- 27 Spring Creek 0 0 6 0 -- 6 Second quarter WCA -- Jones 2 run (Lowell kick), 10:10 WCA -- Fuller 1 run (Lowell kick), 4:06 Third quarter WCA -- Moore 60...Published: Sep 13, 2014 11:27 PM Full Story
Bulldogs get push on offensive line against Gators
rcoggins@newsargus.com SEVEN SPRINGS -- The slow start baffled Aaron Sanders. It soon turned to frustration. Sanders watched as his Spring Creek offensive and defensive lines, each filled with first-year starters, get pushed around against Wake Christian Academy on Friday evening....Published: Sep 13, 2014 11:27 PM Full Story
Friday's NC prep football scores
Albemarle 55, East Montgomery 6 Alexander Central 36, Catawba Bandys 14 Alleghany County 33, South Stokes 0 Asheboro 27, Randleman 0 Asheville Erwin 55, Madison County 6 Asheville Roberson 6, Gastonia Ashbrook 2 Asheville School 38, Cannon School 8 Bessemer...Published: Sep 13, 2014 11:27 PM Full Story
Golden Falcons soar past Cougars, 35-25
aetzler@newsargus.com PIKEVILLE -- The marching band played and the fans cheered as the Charles B. Aycock football team walked off the field Friday evening. "I want you to turn and watch that," Goldsboro coach Bennett Johnson said to his players....Published: Sep 13, 2014 11:27 PM Full Story
C.B. Aycock-Goldsboro box
So. Wayne 0 0 8 6 -- 14 North Lenoir 8 0 0 8 -- 16 First quarter NL -- Swinson 5 run (run failed), 10:14 NL -- Safety, 2:34 Third quarter SW -- Roddick 23 pass from Allen (Allen...Published: Sep 13, 2014 11:27 PM Full Story
Wayne Christian snaps 5-game skid on soccer pitch
Holden Foster supplied two goals and Wayne Christian halted a five-match skid with a 4-3 conquest of Neuse Christian in Carolina Christian 1-A Conference play on Friday afternoon. Matt Coulter and Jaxon Anderson also scored for the Eagles, who rose...Published: Sep 13, 2014 11:27 PM Full Story
WCDS nets lopsided win against Statesville Christian
WILSON -- Defending state 1-A dual-team champion Wayne Country Day claimed two pivotal third-set tiebreakers in singles play and turned back Statesville Christian, 7-1, on day two of the Alice Cobb Memorial contested at Barton College. It was a rematch...Published: Sep 13, 2014 11:27 PM Full Story
Rosewood clinches victory on tennis court
Rosewood emerged victorious on five singles courts and handed county rival Spring Creek a 7-2 loss. The Eagles got singles from points from Shayla Marak, Keelin Hunter, Faith Baker, Bethanie Kirby and Sierra Downs. Hunter and Kirby each won a...Published: Sep 13, 2014 11:27 PM Full Story
Waters leads Chargers at Wilson Christian XC meet
WILSON -- Wayne Country Day's DJ Waters placed ninth among individual runners during a nine-team boys' meet hosted by Wilson Christian Academy. Waters ran the 5k course in 23 minutes, 22 seconds. Teammates Jackson Warren (16th, 24:15), Conner Shaw (18th,...Published: Sep 13, 2014 11:27 PM Full Story
Neuse Christian escapes Eagles in 5 sets
Kasey Norris dished out 18 assists during Wayne Christian's 25-22, 20-25, 17-25, 25-19, 13-15 loss to Neuse Christian on the Carolina Christian 1-A Conference scene Friday. Norris served five aces and cranked out five kills for the Eagles, who dropped...Published: Sep 13, 2014 11:27 PM Full Story
St. Mary's ends Wayne Country Day's modest win streak
RALEIGH -- Wayne Country Day's modest two-match win streak ended with a 21-25, 19-25, 13-25 loss to St. Mary's on Friday afternoon. The Chargers (5-6 overall) continue a four-match road swing Tuesday at Greenfield....Published: Sep 13, 2014 11:27 PM Full Story
Friday, September 12, 2014
Pitt leaving his legacy at C.B. Aycock
Now, just months after graduation, Pitt is back home. He's coaching the sport he loves and teaching math at Wayne Academy. "It's just a great story about a guy who wants to give back and he's coming home to do...Published: Sep 12, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Rosewood-Lejeune box
Lejeune 0 0 0 6 -- 6 Rosewood 14 20 7 0 -- 41 First quarter R -- Chandler 6 run (Almontaser kick), 3:17 R -- Woodard 34 run (Almontaser kick), 0:00 Second quarter R -- Helt 10 run (Almontaser...Published: Sep 12, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Rosewood defense prevents Devilpups from running loose
aetzler@newsargus.com Lejeune's wishbone offensive focuses running the ball up the middle of the opposing defense. But on Thursday evening, the Rosewood defensive line challenged themselves to not allow the Devilpups to get to the second level of the defense. Kaleb...Published: Sep 12, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Princeton-North Johnston stats
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING -- Princeton -- Michael Wooten 2-10; Johnny Frasier 11-146, 4 TDs; Adrian Whack 1-9; Nick Hare 1-15; Matt Hewett 1-5; Earl Gibson Jr. 2-(minus-5); Kiadae Richardson 12-80, TD. PASSING -- Princeton -- Wooten 8-14-1, 96, TD. RECEIVING...Published: Sep 12, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Princeton dedicates field, waxes North Johnston 54-0
PRINCETON -- A victory over a county archrival seemed the perfect christening in honor of a former coach on Thursday evening. No. 3-ranked Princeton ran roughshod over North Johnston, 54-0, on the newly-named Harvey Brooks Field. Brooks led the...Published: Sep 12, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Hawks soar past Vikings on volleyball court
North Lenoir swept Kinston 25-12, 25-20, 25-16 in the Eastern Carolina 2-A Conference opener for both teams Thursday evening. Laura Haerer had five kills and four blocks for the Hawks. Paige Sports had three kills and Mya Parks had 12...Published: Sep 12, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Blue Devils sweep Cougars in ECC 2A volleyball opener
South Lenoir snapped Goldsboro's six-match win streak with a 25-16, 25-16, 25-6 victory in the Eastern Carolina 2-A Conference opener for both teams Thursday evening. Alexus Davis led the Cougars with 10 digs, three kills and one block. Becka Pittard...Published: Sep 12, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Spring Creek spikers halt 2-match skid
NEWTON GROVE -- Spring Creek halted its two-match losing streak with a three-set victory over Carolina 1-A Conference opponent Hobbton 25-15, 25-14, 25-12 on Thursday. Rachel McCollum had 14 kills and seven service aces to lead the Gators. Sarah Ford...Published: Sep 12, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Mercer nets triple-double, Rivera gets double-double
Lexi Mercer recorded a triple-double and Ada Rivera had a double-double during Rosewood's 25-16, 19-25, 25-22, 25-20 triumph over Carolina 1-A opponent Lakewood on Thursday evening. Mercer had 16 kills, 10 blocks and 11 digs. Rivera finished with 16 digs...Published: Sep 12, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
CBA netters blank New Bern
PIKEVILLE -- Charles B. Aycock rebounded from its first loss of the season on Wednesday and swept Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A conference foe New Bern, 9-0, on Thursday afternoon. The Golden Falcons remain undefeated (7-0) in ECC play. Ashton Walker, Casie...Published: Sep 12, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
WCDS nets win over Kerr-Vance
WILSON -- Wayne Country Day won the first five singles matches and handed Kerr-Vance Academy a 7-2 loss on opening day of the Alice Cobb Memorial at Barton College. Gianna Democko, Taylor Willman, Jennifer Potts, Ally Willman and Eliza Eagles...Published: Sep 12, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Warriors double up Falcons in ECC tennis
The tandem of Elizabeth Sutton-Brennan Dove won 8-1 at No. 1 doubles and clinched Eastern Wayne's 6-3 victory over South Central in Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference play Thursday afternoon. Sutton and Dove each won their singles matches. Teammates Emily Uzzell...Published: Sep 12, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
North Duplin boots Lakewood in OT
CALYPSO -- Ronaldo Castenada posted a hat trick (three goals) during North Duplin's 6-4 overtime triumph over Lakewood in Carolina 1-A Conference play at H.E. Grubbs Field. Jonathan Perez notched a second-half goal for the Rebels. Jose Castenada and Jonathan...Published: Sep 12, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Townsend notches 2 goals, an assist in Chargers' shutout win
Wayne Country Day scored twice in the contest's first three minutes and never looked back during a 5-0, non-conference rout of Neuse Christian on Thursday afternoon. Tony Townsend had two goals and an assist to lead the Chargers. Jacob Magera,...Published: Sep 12, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Michel scores twice, Saints now 7-0-1 on soccer pitch
PIKEVILLE -- Ranked among the area's leading scorers, Peterson Michel collected both goals in Southern Wayne's 2-0 victory over county and Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference rival Charles B. Aycock on Thursday evening. Michel converted a first-half free kick and connected...Published: Sep 12, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Thursday's NC prep football scores
Arendell-Parrott Academy 56, Community Christian 0 Croatan 27, Topsail 6 Currituck County 60, Kill Devil Hills First Flight 13 Eastern Wayne 21, Greene Central 6 Edenton Holmes 45, Pamlico County 30 Farmville Central 62, Ayden-Grifton 35 Fayetteville Sanford 27, Cape...Published: Sep 12, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Expected the unexpected when Aycock, Goldsboro battle on gridiron
aetzler@newsargus.com PIKEVILLE -- The records can be thrown out this week. It doesn't matter that Goldsboro is 0-3. Nor does it matter that Charles B. Aycock is 2-1 -- and should probably be 3-0. Everyone knows it's going to be...Published: Sep 12, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Preps digest: JV, middle schools
JV sports * Volleyball: North Lenoir 2, Kinston 0 -- Janna Moore had 24 points on serve. Madison Cottle and Courtney Carmon each had two kills for the Hawks. The Hawks improved to 6-4 overall this season. * Volleyball:...Published: Sep 12, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Eastern Wayne-Greene Central box
Greene Central 0 0 0 6 -- 6 Eastern Wayne 0 14 0 7 -- 21 Second quarter EW -- Best 31 run (kick failed), 9:27.9 EW -- Richards 6 run (Steiner run), 1:21.0 Fourth quarter GC -- Battle 5...Published: Sep 12, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Eastern Wayne defense forces 6 turnovers
rcoggins@newsargus.com Sometimes you just win ugly. And Thursday evening was undoubtedly a perfect example. Unbeaten Eastern Wayne overcame a season-high five turnovers, 100-plus yards in penalties and squeezed by Greene Central, 21-6, in non-conference play at Little Big Horn. "Tonight...Published: Sep 12, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Thursday, September 11, 2014
UMO cross country teams expect success in 2014
rcoggins@newsargus.com MOUNT OLIVE -- Upon conclusion of last year's NCAA Division II championship meet, members of the University of Mount Olive men's cross country team approached head coach Matt van Lierop. They asked for van Lierop's help. "They said they...Published: Sep 11, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Trojans finally play 'D,' ground Hawks in home opener
rcoggins@newargus.com MOUNT OLIVE -- Step up your level of play. Calm down. Believe in yourself. Finish on a good note. University of Mount Olive outside hitter Britni Johnson and her teammates did those things in the decisive fifth set, and...Published: Sep 11, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Lee puts trust in Tyaire Allen
rcoggins@newsargus.com DUDLEY -- Tyaire Allen couldn't believe what he heard. "Punt team, get ready!" shouted Southern Wayne head coach David Lee. A partisan Saints crowd cheered for Lee to go for it on 4th-and-1 with his team backed up in...Published: Sep 11, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Preps digest: JV news
JV sports * Volleyball: Hobbton d. Goldsboro 25-27, 25-3, 25-10 -- Jaiquiera Braswell had five kills and Tawanna Jones added three for the Cougars. Ashlee Falconer and Kelsey Kennedy each had four aces. Juanita Cortes-Torres had six assists in...Published: Sep 11, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Rebels turn back Bulldogs in Carolina 1A tennis
MOUNT OLIVE -- North Duplin won the first five singles matches and handed Princeton an 8-1 loss on the John Neal Walker Tennis Center courts at the University of Mount Olive. Julissa Quintanilla, Casey Whitted, Hannah Smith and Conner Mikitka...Published: Sep 11, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Rocky Mount hands C.B. Aycock first loss in tennis this season
ROCKY MOUNT -- Ashton Walker claimed the lone singles point during Charles B. Aycock's 7-2, non-conference loss to perennial 3-A juggernaut Rocky Mount on Wednesday afternoon. The Golden Falcons' tandem of Casie Belom-Cassidy Coerver squeezed past the Gryphons' Allison Binkley-Katie...Published: Sep 11, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
East Duplin spikers knock off North Lenoir
North Lenoir dropped its third match of the season 19-25, 12-25, 13-25 to East Duplin on Wednesday. Paige Sports led the Hawks with nine kills. Mya Parks added five kills. The Hawks (6-3 overall) visit Kinston today....Published: Sep 11, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Goldsboro sweeps Hobbton in volleyball
Goldsboro nearly gave away the first set against Hobbton, but battled through it claimed a 26-24, 25-19, 25-20 non-conference win over Hobbton on Wednesday evening. After being up 22-18 in the first set, the Cougars gave away the lead before...Published: Sep 11, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Hawks erase deficit, but can't keep Demons out of net
North Lenoir rallied from a two-goal deficit after halftime, but fell 4-3 to Wilson Fike on Wednesday evening. Braxton Greene found the net twice in the second half on assists from Mike Bednarz. Later, Chad Ginn got a hard rebound...Published: Sep 11, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Binar collects hat trick in Gators' league win
SEVEN SPRINGS -- Otto Binar recorded a hat trick (three goals) and two assists during Spring Creek's 7-1 victory over Carolina 1-A Conference foe North Duplin on Wednesday afternoon. Juan Vega added two goals and two assists. Gio Avila (assist)...Published: Sep 11, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
ECC 3A/4A XC results at C.B. Aycock
PIKEVILLE -- Results from the Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference cross country meet contested at Charles B. Aycock on Wednesday afternoon: BOYS TEAM SCORES South Central 19 Charles B. Aycock 60 Eastern Wayne 66 DH Conley 100 TOP 10 Runner Time...Published: Sep 11, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Mooneyham gets unexpected lift
aetzler@newsargus.com PIKEVILLE -- As Charles B. Aycock's Joseph Mooneyham emerged from the woods in fourth place and entered the first turn, he encountered the Golden Falcons football team, which was just finishing practice. They stopped their calisthenics, and loudly clapped...Published: Sep 11, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Wednesday, September 10, 2014
Preps digest: JV, middle schools
JV sports * Volleyball: Rosewood d. Spring Creek 27-29, 25-15, 25-20 -- Carrie Beckert led the Eagles' defensive effort with five digs. Alana Atwell had four aces and Mackenzie Little had three kills. Rosewood improved to 4-7 overall and...Published: Sep 10, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Eagles bounce back, defeat Gators in volleyball
aetzler@newsargus.com Rosewood volleyball coach Jennifer Cochran wasn't expecting her team to have much success at the net on Tuesday evening. She was surprised when the Eagles completely dominated up front against Carolina 1-A Conference foe Spring Creek. The blocking and...Published: Sep 10, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Warriors ease past Saints in ECC tennis
DUDLEY -- Hope Jones and Stephanie Gonzalez each won a singles match during Southern Wayne's 6-2 loss to Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference rival Eastern Wayne on Tuesday afternoon. Jones defeated Brennan Dove at the No. 1 slot, while Gonzalez turned...Published: Sep 10, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Rosewood nets tennis win over Princeton
Rosewood used five singles victories to propel it past Princeton, 7-2, on Tuesday afternoon. Kennedy Behrend, Shayla Marak, Keelin Hunter, Faith Baker and Bethanie Blair all took wins on the singles court for Rosewood. Princeton's fourth-seeded Nicole Evans dropped the...Published: Sep 10, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Princeton stays unbeaten in conference play
Princeton remained undefeated with a 25-12, 25-15, 25-12 victory over Carolina 1-A Conference foe North Duplin on Tuesday evening. Taylor Carroll and Kasey Edwards each led the way with six kills. Kortney Edwards added four kills. The Bulldogs combined for...Published: Sep 10, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Wayne Christian falls in CCC volleyball opener
Wayne Christian couldn't keep up with Carolina Christian 1-A Conference foe Cape Fear Christian in a 21-25, 8-25, 18-25 loss Tuesday evening. Emily Wells led the Eagles with nine assists. Senior libero Reagan Taylor had a team-high 16 digs and...Published: Sep 10, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Injury-riddled Chargers sweep Greenfield in CPIC volleyball
Injuries and illnesses couldn't slow down Wayne Country Day during its 25-14, 25-9, 25-14 victory over Coastal Plains Independent 1-A/2-A foe Greenfield on Tuesday. The injuries caused changes in the rotations, but didn't stop the Chargers from having four players...Published: Sep 10, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
James Kenan builds lead, defeats Rosewood
WARSAW -- Rosewood couldn't overcome a two-goal deficit at halftime and fell to defending Carolina 1-A Conference champion James Kenan, 3-1, on Tuesday evening. Max Hernandez scored twice for the Tigers. Daniel Aburto knocked in a penalty kick for the...Published: Sep 10, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Bears claw past Golden Falcons in ECC soccer opener
PIKEVILLE -- New Bern scored a goal in the 20th minute and never looked back on its way to a 4-0 victory over Charles B. Aycock on Tuesday. It was the Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference opener for both teams. The...Published: Sep 10, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Holloway's second-half goals propel North Lenoir
Eric Holloway provided two second-half goals in North Lenoir's 2-0, non-conference win over Beddingfield on Tuesday. Nic Kennedy and goalie Jacob Baird had assists on the goals. Baird's assist came on a long ball he sent down the field for...Published: Sep 10, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Rose notches goal, assist for Wayne Christian
Wayne Christian opened its Carolina Christian 1-A Conference season with a 4-3 loss to Cape Fear Christian on Tuesday. Tanner Rose recorded a goal and an assist for the Eagles. Teammates Matt Coulter and Holden Foster each supplied one goal....Published: Sep 10, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Stevens logs 11 saves, Cougars shut out Jaguars
Three different players each scored one goal in Goldsboro's 3-0, non-conference triumph over Farmville Central on Tuesday. Ruben Quiroz, Michael Eovine and Chris Pate each logged one goal apiece for the Cougars. Jesus Quiroz provided one assist. Goldsboro took 18...Published: Sep 10, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Acosta has 4-goal outing for Warriors
Alex Acosta registered the hat trick-plus one (four goals) during Eastern Wayne's 7-2 dismantling of South Central at Little Big Horn on Tuesday evening. It was the Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference opener for both teams. Ethan Zadrozny contributed a hat...Published: Sep 10, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Walnut Creek Ladies Golf news
Mary Morris earned low-gross honors during weekly play on the Walnut Creek Country Club links. Linda Cannon and Maureen Prys secured low net and low putts, respectively....Published: Sep 10, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Carolina 1A XC results
SEVEN SPRINGS -- Results from the second Carolina 1-A Conference cross country meet contested at the Cliffs of the Neuse State Park on Tuesday afternoon: BOYS TEAM SCORES Princeton 19 Rosewood 38 Hobbton 89 Lakewood 105 TOP 10 Runner Time...Published: Sep 10, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Princeton's Aguillon, North Duplin's Thurston take top spots ... again
rcoggins@newsargus.com SEVEN SPRINGS -- Spring Creek senior Allen Coor had heard his dad mention seeing Princeton's cross country team train on long winding roads while traveling for his job. He saw it again first-hand Tuesday afternoon. The Bulldogs displayed that...Published: Sep 10, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Tuesday, September 9, 2014
Preps digest: JV, middle schools
JV sports * Volleyball: Midway d. Rosewood 25-21, 25-7 -- Carrie Beckert had three kills and three digs in the Eagles' loss. Kendall Gurley chipped in with one kill and one dig, while Payton Lane had one dig and...Published: Sep 9, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Lane Tree Ladies Golf news
Linda Watson claimed game-of-the-week honors during weekly play on the Lane Tree Golf Club links. Novella Zambelli secured low net. Cathy Garris swept low gross and low putts....Published: Sep 9, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Hawks complete regular-season sweep of Gryphons
La GRANGE -- Laura Haerer collected 13 kills and three blocks, and North Lenoir completed a regular-season sweep of Rocky Mount 25-14, 25-25, 25-22 on Monday afternoon. Mya Parks supplied six kills, while Paige Sports logged three and eight points...Published: Sep 9, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Rivera helps Eagles navigate past Neuse Charter
First-year setter Ada Rivera handed out 19 assists during Rosewood's four-set, non-conference loss to Midway on Monday afternoon. Rivera served two aces and had six digs defensively. Lexi Mercer provided 14 kills, nine blocks and two digs. Hannah Daniels contributed...Published: Sep 9, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Wayne Christian digs into its 'Wells' in road win
ROCKY MOUNT -- Emily Wells posted a double-double (10 aces, 10 assists) during Wayne Christian's 22-25, 25-20, 25-11, 23-25, 15-7 triumph over Faith Christian of Rocky Mount on Monday afternoon. Kasey Norris just missed a double-double with 14 assists and...Published: Sep 9, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Goldsboro spikers extend win streak to 5
DUDLEY -- Becka Pittard and Alexus Davis reached double figures in kills as Goldsboro defeated county rival Southern Wayne 25-10, 25-14, 20-25, 25-14 on Monday afternoon. Pittard logged 15 kills, three blocks and three digs for the Cougars, who captured...Published: Sep 9, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Monday, September 8, 2014
Statesville Christian sweeps Wayne Country Day
Rachel Uzzell dished out 16 assists in Wayne Country Day's 15-25, 17-25, 18-25 loss to Statesville Christian. Stephanie Schappell recorded four kills. Savannah Strickland, Sarah Crooks and Tiffany Larsen posted three kills apiece. "Statesville is a very scrappy team...Published: Sep 8, 2014 1:50 PM Full Story
UMO flushes No. 22-ranked Queens, 3-1
rcoggins@newsargus.com MOUNT OLIVE -- Bleeding from a season-opening loss, No. 22-ranked Queens University of Charlotte -- for at least for one half -- continued its mastery of the University of Mount Olive men's soccer team on Sunday afternoon. The Trojans...Published: Sep 8, 2014 1:50 PM Full Story
Southern Tour Championship scores
Results from the 2014 Southern Tour Championship contested at the All-Star Putt-Putt Fun Center in Goldsboro. Rain washed out the final two rounds of the Pro Division and final round of the Amateur Division. Pro Division Player Score Par Terry...Published: Sep 8, 2014 1:50 PM Full Story
Phillips emerges as Southern Tour champ, with a little help
rcoggins@newsargus.com Terry Phillips, Matt McCaslin and Jeff Spainhour wanted to go the distance. Mother Nature had other ideas, instead. A steady, heavy downpour rendered conditions unplayable and washed out the final two-plus rounds of the 2014 Southern Tour Championship contested...Published: Sep 8, 2014 1:50 PM Full Story
Prep notebook: Whack's work starting to pay off
PRINCETON -- Adrian Whack wanted to run the football last season, but wasn't in good enough physical condition to do it. He didn't work to get in shape during the offseason, either. But after the first week of practice,...Published: Sep 8, 2014 1:50 PM Full Story
Football Players-of-the-Week: Sept. 5
OFFENSE -- TJ Morrow (C.B. Aycock): Senior quarterback threw for 229 yards and five touchdowns, rushed for 140 yards and one touchdown, and hauled in a TD reception of 24 yards in victory over North Lenoir.DEFENSE -- Adrian Whack (Princeton):...Published: Sep 8, 2014 1:50 PM Full Story
Sunday, September 7, 2014
Football digest
staff reports RED SPRINGS -- Eastern Wayne scored twice during the first 21/2 minutes after kickoff and KK Best accounted for five touchdowns during a 56-7, non-conference conquest of Red Springs on Friday evening. Best capped the Warriors' first possession...Published: Sep 7, 2014 12:02 AM Full Story
Princeton-N. Edgecombe
aetzler@newsargus.com PRINCETON -- Princeton had some jitters playing in front of a packed house in its home opener against North Edgecombe. The Bulldogs committed three penalties on the first drive and were forced to punt. It proved to be the...Published: Sep 7, 2014 12:02 AM Full Story
Goldsboro-Southern Wayne
rcoggins@newsargus.com DUDLEY -- Dangerous and desperate to snap a nine-game skid, Southern Wayne got the one spark it needed Friday evening. And gained some confidence, too. Jacob Hollingsworth's blocked punt led to a touchdown just before halftime and the Saints...Published: Sep 7, 2014 12:02 AM Full Story
Weekend preps
Boys' soccer Eastern Wayne 9, South Lenoir 4 * Alex Acosta notched a hat trick (three goals) and dished out three assists during Eastern Wayne's 9-4, non-conference thrashing of South Lenoir at Little Big Horn on Friday evening. Christian Anderson...Published: Sep 7, 2014 12:02 AM Full Story
Spring Creek-East Carteret
East Carteret 7 0 7 21 -- 35 Spring Creek 0 7 7 0 -- 14 Second quarter SC -- Miller 3 run (Sanchez-Hernandez), 1:48 Third quarter SC -- Hicks 5 pass from Miller (Sanchez-Hernandez), 8:10 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING --...Published: Sep 7, 2014 12:02 AM Full Story
Rosewood-Midway box
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING -- Rosewood -- Mike Woodard 22-115, 2 TDs; Quan Joyner 4-32; Cameron Helt 15-25; Marquail Almontaser 1-1. PASSING -- Rosewood -- Helt 10-16-1, 178, 2 TDs. RECEIVING -- Rosewood -- Joyner 5-141, TD; Almontaser 3-17, TD; Woodard...Published: Sep 7, 2014 12:02 AM Full Story
Princeton Box
North Edgecombe 0 0 6 8 -- 14 Princeton 15 28 0 0 -- 43 First quarter PHS -- Whack 5 rush (Mendez kick), 4:45 PHS -- Whack 10 rush (Woodard run), 2:04 Second quarter PHS -- Wooten 4 rush...Published: Sep 7, 2014 12:02 AM Full Story
North Duplin-South Lenoir box
North Duplin 14 0 6 0 -- 20 South Lenoir 14 6 0 3 -- 23 First quarter ND -- Payton 65 run (Jaimes kick), 11:45 ND -- Goodman 5 run (Jaimes kick), 4:07 Third quarter ND -- Payton 1...Published: Sep 7, 2014 12:02 AM Full Story
NC prep football scores
Albemarle 21, West Stanly 7 Alleghany County 24, Kernersville McGuinness 7 Anson County 35, South Stanly 8 Arendell-Parrott Academy 54, Lawrence Academy 6 Ashe County 19, Winston-Salem Reynolds 3 Asheville 30, Gastonia Ashbrook 14 Asheville Erwin 28, Canton Pisgah 18...Published: Sep 7, 2014 12:02 AM Full Story
James Kenan-Union box
Union 0 0 8 0 -- 8 James Kenan 29 21 0 7 -- 57 First quarter JK -- Brooks 43 pass from Avent III (Williams run), 9:45 JK -- Avent III 5 run (Hernandez kick), 7:44 JK -- Avent...Published: Sep 7, 2014 12:02 AM Full Story
Goldsboro-Southern Wayne box
Goldsboro 6 2 7 0 -- 15 Southern Wayne 0 15 7 0 -- 22 First quarter G -- Barnes 23 run (kick failed), 10:53 Second quarter G -- Safety, 9:33 SW -- Allen 32 run (Allen run), 4:17 SW...Published: Sep 7, 2014 12:02 AM Full Story
CBA-North Lenoir box
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING -- C.B. Aycock -- TJ Morrow 9-140, TD; Jake Flowers 4-18; Tyrique Ford 2-8; Caleb Gough 4-24; R'Keesh Greene 2-6; Dekeyyel Darden 1-(minus-1); Joseph Sutton 3-15. PASSING -- C.B. Aycock -- Morrow 13-16-0, 229, 5 TDs; Flowers...Published: Sep 7, 2014 12:02 AM Full Story
Friday, September 5, 2014
Mangum has high expectations for alma mater in 1st season
rcoggins@newsargus.com MOUNT OLIVE -- Nine players return, including three of the top five hitters and setter Nicole Karas. A junior from Colorado, Karas will operate a University of Mount Olive offense that lost its top two weapons to graduation, and...Published: Sep 5, 2014 1:49 PM Full Story
Gators' football team eager to build on season-opening win
rcoggins@newsargus.com SEVEN SPRINGS -- Logan Miller knew the history even if Spring Creek head varsity football coach Aaron Sanders never mentioned it to the team. It's a moment he won't forget. A senior quarterback, Miller threw his first-ever varsity touchdown...Published: Sep 5, 2014 1:49 PM Full Story
Princeton cruises past Spring Creek in volleyball
aetzler@newsargus.com SEVEN SPRINGS -- Princeton volleyball coach Paige Renfrow spent a lot of time pointing to the front middle service square on her clipboard Thursday evening. Spring Creek struggled to return the soft serves and the Bulldogs finished with seven...Published: Sep 5, 2014 1:49 PM Full Story
With no solid scouting report, Minor takes simple approach
aetzler@newsargus.com PRINCETON -- They've never met in the regular season. Game film is grainy and low quality. There's no roster available online -- anywhere. Princeton head football coach Derrick Minor struggled this week to prepare his team for North Edgecombe,...Published: Sep 5, 2014 1:49 PM Full Story
Tigers claw past Bulldogs in Carolina 1A soccer
WARSAW -- Romario Bautista notched both goals in Princeton's 5-2 loss to James Kenan in the Carolina 1-A Conference opener for each team Wednesday evening. David Mendoza and Fernando Ferreyra each had one assist for the Bulldogs. Princeton (0-3-1 overall,...Published: Sep 5, 2014 1:49 PM Full Story
Rampants defeat Golden Falcons in ECC 3A-4A volleyball
Charles B. Aycock was dealt a 25-7, 25-9, 25-19 setback by Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference foe J.H. Rose on Thursday evening. Courtney Warner had six kills for the Golden Falcons. Alexis Bynum added five and Taylor Daniels tallied four. CBA...Published: Sep 5, 2014 1:49 PM Full Story
Hawks claim 5-set win over Rocky Mount
ROCKY MOUNT -- North Lenoir battled past Rocky Mount 19-25, 25-16, 25-19, 27-29, 15-11 on Thursday evening. Lauren Haerer led the Hawks with 15 kills and seven blocks. Paige Sports added 13 kills, and Allyson Heath had 26 assists. The...Published: Sep 5, 2014 1:49 PM Full Story
Rosewood easily defeats Neuse Charter in straight-set fashion
Rosewood handed Neuse Charter a 25-14, 25-11, 25-14 defeat in Carolina 1-A Conference play Thursday evening. Lexi Mercer dominated at the net with 15 kills. Ada Rivera dished out 28 assists and Hanah Daniels added eight kills. Ashley Thornton mashed...Published: Sep 5, 2014 1:49 PM Full Story
Crooks serves Chargers past Eagles in volleyball
Wayne Country Day defeated Wayne Christian 25-11, 25-15, 25-19 on Thursday evening. Sarah Crooks had nine aces and six kills for the Chargers. Rachel Uzzell handed out 20 assists and added five aces, while Savannah Strickland and Tiffany Larsen combined...Published: Sep 5, 2014 1:49 PM Full Story
Goldsboro defeats Beddingfield in 5-set thriller
Goldsboro eked out a 25-23, 25-20, 12-25, 21-25, 15-10 non-conference win over Beddingfield and extended its program-best win streak to four with head coach TJ Lancaster. "These girls want me to start losing my hair I think," Lancaster said of...Published: Sep 5, 2014 1:49 PM Full Story
Goldsboro's Johnson likes Gaddy's work ethic
aetzler@newsargus.com A few weeks into summer workouts at Goldsboro High School, head coach Bennett Johnson was driving near Goldsboro Municipal Golf Course. It was 6:45 a.m. Johnson saw a kid walking alongside of the road in a pouring rain. It...Published: Sep 5, 2014 1:49 PM Full Story
Preps digest: JV, middle schools
JV sports * Volleyball: Rocky Mount 2, North Lenoir 0 -- North Lenoir dropped both sets to Rocky Mount 16-25, 17-25. Stats were not submitted to the News-Argus. * Volleyball: Beddingfield 2, Goldsboro 0 -- Goldsboro dropped both sets...Published: Sep 5, 2014 1:49 PM Full Story
C.B. Aycock-E. Wayne tennis box
C.B. Aycock 8 Eastern Wayne 1 Singles: Ashton Walker (CBA) d. Elizabeth Sutton 6-1, 6-0; Brennan Dove (EW) d. Cassidy Coerver 6-4, 6-3; Casie Belom (CBA) d. Emily Uzzell 6-0, 6-2; Kassidy Pitchford (CBA) d. Kaycee Kemper 6-0, 6-0; Sabrina...Published: Sep 5, 2014 1:49 PM Full Story
Aycock stays unbeaten in ECC 3A-4A tennis
rcoggins@newsargus.com State-ranked Charles B. Aycock anticipated the "backboard mentality" strategy when it stepped onto the court against tennis archrival Eastern Wayne on a steamy Thursday afternoon. Unlike their previous meetings, the Golden Falcons worked to end the point quickly and...Published: Sep 5, 2014 1:49 PM Full Story
Thursday, September 4, 2014
Trojans hope to find consistent scoring this season
rcoggins@newsargus.com MOUNT OLIVE -- Find more offense. Godfrey Miller undoubtedly used that as his calling card on the recruiting trail after the University of Mount Olive experienced its worst scoring season in 2013. The Trojans scored just 14 goals. Injuries...Published: Sep 4, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Preps digest: JV sports
JV sports * Soccer: Wayne Country Day 4, Oakwood 0 -- Drew Barnes scored a goal and an assist as WCDS dispatched Oakwood 4-0. Sam Smith also tallied a goal and an assist while Frank Best and Nehemiya Shaw...Published: Sep 4, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Gators strike twice within first 16 minutes against Lakewood
rcoggins@newsargus.com SEVEN SPRINGS -- Satisfied. But not 100 percent yet. Carlos Ramirez and Otto Binar each provided one goal and one assist, and Spring Creek launched its Carolina 1-A Conference season with a 4-1 conquest of Lakewood on Wednesday afternoon....Published: Sep 4, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Thurston, Aguillon record top times in Carolina 1A cross country meet
North Duplin's Haley Thornton and Princeton's Jose Aguillon each emerged victorious during the season-opening Carolina 1-A Conference meet contested at Rosewood. Thurston ran the 5k course in 24 minutes, 29 seconds on the girls' side. Princeton's Altheia Balageo (24:47), Hobbton's...Published: Sep 4, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
CBA's Mooneyham 4th, EW's Wright 7th, SW's Womble 10th in ECC cross country meet
WINTERVILLE -- Charles B. Aycock's Joseph Mooneyham placed fourth overall in 19 minutes, 29.54 seconds during a multi-team, Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference meet at Boyd Park. Eastern Wayne's Videll Wright took sixth in 19:44.97. Anthony Womble emerged as Southern Wayne's...Published: Sep 4, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Princeton dominates Hobbton in Carolina 1A volleyball
NEWTON GROVE -- Three-time defending Carolina 1-A Conference champion Princeton swept Hobbton 25-18, 25-17, 25-13 on Wednesday evening. Charley Cox handed out 26 assists, served three aces and connected on four kills for the Bulldogs. Taylor Carroll had nine kills,...Published: Sep 4, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Jags erase 2-set deficit, defeat Golden Falcons
PIKEVILLE -- Charles B. Aycock won the first two sets before dropping a 25-18, 25-16, 23-25, 12-25, 12-15 decision to Farmville Central on Wednesday afternoon. Courtney Warner led with nine kills and Emily Patnaude had five kills and four aces....Published: Sep 4, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
McCollum delivers 14 kills in Gators' 3-set sweep of Greene Central
SNOW HILL -- Spring Creek swept Greene Central 25-9, 25-14, 25-11 Wednesday evening. Rachel McCollum led the way with 14 kills and Sarah Ford handed out 24 assists. Lexie Reyes had six digs and three players each had four aces...Published: Sep 4, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Rivera dishes out 18 assists, Rosewood sweeps Southern Wayne
Ada Rivera dished out 18 assists and Rosewood swept Southern Wayne 25-15, 25-13, 25-6 on Wednesday evening. Lexi Mercer tallied nine kills, two aces, a block and an assist. Ashley Thornton had six kills and Hannah Daniels added two kills....Published: Sep 4, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
CBA netters survive toughest challenge of season
WILSON -- Charles B. Aycock had its closest match of the year, but used two wins on the doubles courts to pull out a 5-4, non-conference victory over perennial Big East 3-A power Wilson Fike on Wednesday. Ashton Walker, Sabrina...Published: Sep 4, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Eagles slip past Saints on tennis courts
Rosewood defeated Southern Wayne, 5-4, in non-conference play on Wednesday afternoon. Hope Jones, Brooke Kornegay and Alli Barrow each won their singles matches for the Saints. Jones and Stephanie Gonzalez took the No. 1 doubles courts. Southern Wayne (0-7 overall)...Published: Sep 4, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Oakwood grabs early lead, WCDS charges back
GREENVILLE -- Wayne Country Day conceded two goals, including a penalty kick, but stormed back to defeat Oakwood, 5-2, on Wednesday afternoon. Tony Townsend scored twice for the Chargers. Noah Adkins, substitute Danny Lee and Hunter Bryson each added a...Published: Sep 4, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Rosewood, Hobbton play to 2-2 draw
For the second straight night, weather shortened the game for Rosewood. But the Eagles, this time, salvaged a 2-2 tie against Hobbton in the Carolina 1-A Conference opener for both teams. The Eagles trailed by two at halftime, but Zach...Published: Sep 4, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Ruiz notches hat trick for unbeaten Saints
La GRANGE -- After falling behind by two goals, Southern Wayne hit the back of the net four times to beat North Lenoir 4-3 on Wednesday evening. Alex Ruiz scored a hat trick for the Saints, while Byron Martinez added...Published: Sep 4, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Grieve scores twice, CBA trips up SSS
SMITHFIELD-- Charles B. Aycock scored twice in the first 10 minutes and defeated Smithfield-Selma, 2-1, in a rain-shortened contest on Wednesday. Chris Grieve scored both goals for the Golden Falcons.Dallen Edwards and Jacob Norris each dished out an assist. The...Published: Sep 4, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
North Duplin wins first-ever boys' soccer game
CALYPSO -- Juan Garcia and Ronaldo Casteneda each had hat tricks (three goals) and North Duplin -- in its inaugural season -- handed Neuse Charter a 10-1, mercy-rule loss Wednesday afternoon. It was the Carolina 1-A Conference opener for both...Published: Sep 4, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Saints, Cougars appear mirror images of each other
rcoggins@newsargus.com DUDLEY -- Bragging rights aside, county rivals Goldsboro and Southern Wayne could easily be considered mirror images of each other just two weeks into the high school football season. Each team has taken similar paths to an 0-2 start....Published: Sep 4, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Fleming does job in goal, Warriors get rain-shortened win
aetzler@newsargus.com With its top two goalkeepers out with injuries, Eastern Wayne turned to Ryan Fleming within the past week. He more than surpassed the expectations of coach Jorg Wagner. Fleming used aggressive and, at times, risky play to make five...Published: Sep 4, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Wednesday, September 3, 2014
Preps digest: JV sports
JV sports * Volleyball: Rosewood d. James Kenan 24-26, 25-23, 25-19 -- Payton Lane led the Eagles, who earned their second win of the season, with three kills and three assists. Kendall Gurley had four aces and three assists....Published: Sep 3, 2014 1:50 PM Full Story
Chargers take weather-shortened win on soccer pitch
aetzler@newsargus.com When the Wayne Country Day soccer team jogged to the sidelines they gathered and took a few swigs of "Michael's secret stuff" from the movie Space Jam. Or you could call it water. Either way, it worked for the...Published: Sep 3, 2014 1:50 PM Full Story
D.H. Conley tops Eastern Wayne in ECC tennis
Sophomore Elizabeth Sutton and senior Brennan Dove accounted for Eastern Wayne's points in a 6-3 loss to D.H. Conley on the Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference girls' tennis scene Tuesday afternoon.Sutton, who sat out last season, handed the Vikings' Erin Chaney...Published: Sep 3, 2014 1:50 PM Full Story
Hawks double up Jaguars in non-conference play
Hector Vasquez scored the eventual game-winning goal in the 35th minute for North Lenoir in a 2-1, non-conference victory over Farmville Central on Tuesday. Braxton Greene tallied the other goal in the 19th minute on a deflected ball off the...Published: Sep 3, 2014 1:50 PM Full Story
North Raleigh Christian defeats WCDS
North Raleigh Christian prevailed in five of singles matches and upended Wayne Country Day, 5-1, in a weather-shortened match at Wayne Community College on Tuesday afternoon. Thunderstorms cancelled doubles play. Top-seeded Gianna Democko earned the Chargers' lone point with a...Published: Sep 3, 2014 1:50 PM Full Story
Saints take two wins against New Bern in ECC tennis
DUDLEY -- Southern Wayne claimed wins at No. 1 singles and No. 1 doubles during a 7-2 loss to New Bern on the Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference scene Tuesday afternoon. Hope Jones earned the Saints' lone singles point. Jones and...Published: Sep 3, 2014 1:50 PM Full Story
Unbeaten Golden Falcons blank South Central
PIKEVILLE -- Charles B. Aycock claimed straight-set sweeps on all six singles courts and claimed a rain-shortened, 6-0 victory over South Central in Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference play Tuesday. Severe thunderstorms washed out the doubles matches. Ashton Walker, Casie Belom...Published: Sep 3, 2014 1:50 PM Full Story
McCollum delivers 15-kill outing against North Duplin
SEVEN SPRINGS -- Rachel McCollum smashed 15 kills and Sarah Ford dished out 23 assists as Spring Creek defeated Carolina 1-A Conference foe North Duplin 25-20, 25-17, 25-13 on Tuesday evening. Daisy Martinez had one block and Lexie Reyes had...Published: Sep 3, 2014 1:50 PM Full Story
Mercer blocks James Kenan's upset bid
WARSAW -- Rosewood handed James Kenan a 25-20, 25-23, 25-15 defeat in Carolina 1-A Conference play inside Harmon Gym on Tuesday evening. Lexi Mercer led the Eagles with 12 blocks, two digs, one ace and three kills. Ada Rivera added...Published: Sep 3, 2014 1:50 PM Full Story
Goldsboro upends Wayne Christian in 4 sets
Mercy Wright led Wayne Christian with nine kills, four service aces and 17 digs in a 16-25, 23-25, 25-15, 20-25 non-conference loss against Goldsboro on Tuesday evening. Emily Wells added five aces and nine assists. Brooke Slusher had two aces...Published: Sep 3, 2014 1:50 PM Full Story
Uzzell sparks Wayne Country Day in CPIC volleyball opener
GREENVILLE -- Wayne Country Day opened Coastal Plains Independent 1-A/2-A Conference play with a 25-15, 25-17, 25-22 victory over scrappy Pope John Paul II Catholic School on Tuesday evening. Rachel Uzzell had 25 assists to lead the way for the...Published: Sep 3, 2014 1:50 PM Full Story
Walnut Creek Ladies Golf news
Faye Franklin seized low gross during play on the Walnut Creek Country Club links. Mary Morris and Gaye Bryant earned low net and low putts, respectively....Published: Sep 3, 2014 1:50 PM Full Story
Lane Tree Ladies Golf news
Mary Cotner and Rhonda Morris each claimed game-of-the-week honors during recent play at Lane Tree Golf Club. Linda Watson secured low net on each occasion, while Rhonda Williams secured low gross for two straight weeks....Published: Sep 3, 2014 1:50 PM Full Story
Sauls scores 52 in Aycock's first ECC match of season
Charles B. Aycock freshman Abby Sauls carded a 52 and finished seventh individually during the first Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference match of the season at Lane Tree Golf Club. Rachel Boulanger and Anna Williams posted nine-hole rounds of 57 and...Published: Sep 3, 2014 1:50 PM Full Story
Golden Falcons net three-set sweep of Saints
rcoggins@newsargus.com PIKEVILLE -- Charles B. Aycock still has some "cleaning" up to do, while Southern Wayne looks to apply its practice regimen to game day after the county rivals met on the volleyball court Tuesday afternoon. Junior Alexis Bynum and...Published: Sep 3, 2014 1:50 PM Full Story
Tuesday, September 2, 2014
Southern Wayne Country Club
The Mike Martin Memorial Tournament was recently played at Southern Wayne Country Club. Chairman Neil Price had nothing but praise for his committee members and all of their efforts in making the tournament a big success, and of course, praise...Published: Sep 2, 2014 1:51 PM Full Story
Monday, September 1, 2014
Prep notebook: Gators' offense takes what Devilpups' defense gives
SEVEN SPRINGS -- While Spring Creek's offense didn't have any flashy plays, it definitely took what the Lejeune defense offered Friday evening. The Gators amassed 164 yards of total offense. Senior fullback Gary Williams and senior quarterback Logan Miller...Published: Sep 1, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Football players of the week: Aug. 29
OFFENSE -- Ken Avent III, James Kenan. The sophomore quarterback threw for a career-high 247 yards and four touchdowns, and rushed for another 61 yards and a touchdown in the Tigers' 45-33 shootout loss to county archrival Wallace-Rose Hill.DEFENSE --...Published: Sep 1, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Norris posts double-double in Eagles' road win
LUMBERTON -- Freshman Kasey Norris posted a double-double -- 10 kills and 21 assists -- during Wayne Christian's 24-26, 25-16, 25-23, 25-19 conquest of Antioch Christian. Norris also served five aces. Junior Emily Wells just missed a double-double with 17...Published: Sep 1, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story