Prep notebook: Johnson celebrates win in huddle with team

DEEP RUN -- The long wait is over. And Bennett Johnson, for a moment, relived his high school days. Seconds before Goldsboro broke its final huddle Friday evening, head Johnson stepped into the middle of his players. "Helmets in...

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Football players-of-the-week: Oct. 10

OFFENSE -- Rayvonne Barnes (Goldsboro): Rushed for 178 yards, including a 68-yard touchdown run in Cougars' 39-12 victory over South Lenoir in Eastern Carolina 2-A Conference opener for both teams.DEFENSE -- Sterling Dodson (Goldsboro): Junior linebacker had four tackles for...

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Strickland: NCTA state finals a bigger success than 2013

rcoggins@newsargus.com Sherry Strickland felt bored. She was relaxed, too. One year ago, Strickland and numerous volunteers spent much of the weekend removing water from rain-soaked courts during the North Carolina Singles League State Championships. She had to re-do schedules, find...

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