Spring Creek scores mercy-rule win over Kestrel Heights

aetzler@newsargus.com SEVEN SPRINGS -- When Spring Creek's Gio Avila scored his first hat trick of his career against Hobbton in one of the final regular season games, he ripped off his shirt in celebration of something he'd never done before....

Published: Oct 30, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story

Topsail turns back Southern Wayne in 3A soccer playoffs

rcoggins@newsargus.com HAMPSTEAD -- Southern Wayne's confidence brewed after Juan Trejo connected on the go-ahead goal 10 minutes into the second half Wednesday evening. But senior-led Topsail turned up the pressure. The Pirates regained control of the match, distributed the ball...

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Goldsboro football faces must-win situation

rcoggins@newsargus.com Goldsboro is in the 11th hour. One more defeat and the Cougars' postseason aspirations are dashed for the second straight season. North Lenoir hopes to play the spoiler when the Eastern Carolina 2-A Conference teams clash Friday evening at...

Published: Oct 30, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story