Saturday, November 29, 2014
Preps digest: JV sports
JV * Boys' basketball: Goldsboro 94, Southern Wayne 91 (OT) -- Jaryan Hargis sizzled the nets for a game-high 31 points for the Cougars. Elijah Curtis knocked down 12 points, while Daryle Gaddis and Jacob Owen collected 10 points apiece....Published: Nov 29, 2014 11:23 PM Full Story
SW-Goldsboro girls box
Goldsboro 13 13 11 16 -- 53 Southern Wayne 18 22 11 15 -- 66 GOLDSBORO (1-1) Alexus Davis 2 0 0-0 4, Destini Covington 3 0 8-10 14, Amari Thompson 3 0 0-0 6, Markia Garner 4 1 0-0...Published: Nov 29, 2014 11:23 PM Full Story
SW-Goldsboro boys box
local calendar Today Men's college basketball GRU Augusta at UMO 4 p.m. Monday Prep swimming Multi-team meet at Y 5 p.m. Tuesday Prep basketball Faith Christian at Bethel 6 p.m. Ral. Charter at Princeton 6 p.m. Rosewood at N....Published: Nov 29, 2014 11:23 PM Full Story
Princeton/W.-Rose Hill box
Princeton 6 6 8 0 -- 20 W.-Rose Hill 7 7 14 14 -- 42 First quarter P -- Woodard 6 pass from Wooten Second quarter P -- Jackson 4 pass from Wooten Third quarter P -- Frasier 8 run...Published: Nov 29, 2014 11:23 PM Full Story
Wallace-Rose Hill knocks Princeton from 1AA football playoffs
TEACHEY -- Wallace-Rose Hill used its speed and athleticism to eliminate Princeton, 42-20, from the N.C. High School Athletic Association Class 1-AA football playoffs Friday evening. Princeton concluded its record-setting year 12-2 overall. "I'm so proud of the guys...Published: Nov 29, 2014 11:23 PM Full Story
Friday's NC prep football scores
CLASS 4-AA East (2) Garner 31, (6) Cary Panther Creek 6 (1) Wake Forest 28, (5) Raleigh Millbrook 21 West (3) Lake Norman 52, (7) Cornelius Hough 42 (4) Charlotte Mallard Creek 49, (9) Charlotte Providence 21 CLASS 4-A East...Published: Nov 29, 2014 11:23 PM Full Story
James Kenan punches ticket to eastern 1AA regional final
WARSAW -- Ken Avent Jr. isn't a betting man. Had you told him before Friday's game that his James Kenan squad would survive a five-turnover outing against perennial prep football juggernaut Tarboro, he figured he'd spend Saturday cleaning up...Published: Nov 29, 2014 11:23 PM Full Story
James Kenan-Tarboro box
Tarboro 0 6 8 0 -- 14 James Kenan 15 7 0 0 -- 22 First quarter JK -- Williams 2 run (Covarrubias kick), 6:16 JK -- Brooks 28 pass from Avent III (Williams run), 4:44 Second quarter JK --...Published: Nov 29, 2014 11:23 PM Full Story
Atkins scores 29, Saints snap 3-game skid
"I wanted to get my teammates involved in the offense," Atkins said. Backcourt mate Cierra Thompson scored 11 points, while fellow starter Faith Gurley contributed seven points and four rebounds. Ana McNair supplied six points. Iyahna Bess logged five points,...Published: Nov 29, 2014 11:23 PM Full Story
Goldsboro boys pull away in 2nd half
rcoggins@newsargus.com DUDLEY -- Dwight Smith's blood pressure slowly returned to normal as Southern Wayne stayed within striking distance in the third quarter Friday evening. He may have needed a nurse once the game end. Sitting in his office after the...Published: Nov 29, 2014 11:23 PM Full Story
Eastern Wayne upsets No. 1-ranked Southern Guilford in OT
GREENSBORO -- With Southern Guilford down by a point in overtime, the ball at the 1 1/2-yard line and Reggie Gallaspy in the Wildcat, the Storm's dream season seemed all but destined to continue. But the snap was high, Gallaspy...Published: Nov 29, 2014 11:23 PM Full Story
Friday, November 28, 2014
Howard's mission: CBA senior eyeing state wrestling title this season
rcoggins@newsargus.com PIKEVILLE -- Each time Zach Howard circles the mat in the wrestling practice room, a few framed photos catch his eye on occasion. Standing with their hand raised in victory are either conference, regional or state qualifiers -- grapplers...Published: Nov 28, 2014 1:51 PM Full Story
Rosewood eager to achieve more on wrestling mat this season
rcoggins@newsargus.com Medals draped around their necks, Rosewood's state placers felt disatisfied once they stepped from the podium in Greensboro last season. Actually, they felt empty. And more hungry. Each entered the N.C. High School Athletic Association Class 1-A wrestling championships...Published: Nov 28, 2014 1:51 PM Full Story
Hardwood business: Grantham producing quality product at Rosewood
rcoggins@newsargus.com Rick Grantham describes himself as CEO of a business moreso than head varsity girls' basketball coach at Rosewood High School. The gym represents the work site. The players handle the workload. More concerned about the how and not the...Published: Nov 28, 2014 1:51 PM Full Story
Mercer just misses double-double in Eagles' season-opening basketball game
Rosewood launched its 2014-15 season with a 67-36 romp over non-conference foe North Johnston. Junior Lexi Mercer just missed a double-double with 28 points, nine steals and five rebounds. Krystal Yelverton contributed 13 points, five rebounds, three assists and seven...Published: Nov 28, 2014 1:51 PM Full Story
Bunn wrestlers knock off short-handed Eastern Wayne
Eastern Wayne prevailed in two contested matches and earned a forfeit during its 42-18, non-conference loss to Bunn on Tuesday evening. Warrior heavyweight Bryan Wooten, a returning starter, pinned the Wildcats' Jonathan Truitt in 46 seconds. Rudy Rosales claimed six...Published: Nov 28, 2014 1:51 PM Full Story
Eagles' matmen split season-opening tri-meet
BAILEY -- Rosewood and North Pitt each won seven individual matches in different fashion, but the Eagles claimed a 39-33 victory in a three-team dual contested at Southern Nash. The Eagles fell to Firebirds, 34-32, in the nightcap. Rosewood took...Published: Nov 28, 2014 1:51 PM Full Story
Rosewood grapplers finish 4-0 at I-95 Duals
RED OAK -- Rosewood feasted on four opponents during the I-95 duals contested at Northern Nash High School on Wednesday evening. The Eagles (5-1 overall) defeated Heritage (51-21), Rocky Mount (45-30), the host Knights (43-42) and West Craven (50-30). Winners...Published: Nov 28, 2014 1:51 PM Full Story
Best friends at Aycock, Hampton and Smitherman each follow their heart
rcoggins@newsargus.com PIKEVILLE -- Good friends since their Babe Ruth years, Charles B. Aycock seniors Hank Smitherman and Bobby Hampton followed their heart during their respective recruiting campaigns. Hampton opted for the mountains, an area he has always loved since he...Published: Nov 28, 2014 1:51 PM Full Story
Preps digest: Middle schools
Middle schools * Boy's basketball: Grantham 44, Rosewood 8 -- DeAndre Wright led the Bulldogs with 14 points, while Jamal King added 12. Justin Edwards chipped in six. Logan Price led Rosewood with four points. It was the season-opening...Published: Nov 28, 2014 1:51 PM Full Story
3A east playoffs: EW-So. Guilford game moved to Saturday
rcoggins@newsargus.com GREENSBORO -- Eastern Wayne vanquished a 36-year-old demon last week when it won a road playoff game for the first time since 1978. Extending the streak to two promises to be a difficult task. The fifth-seeded Warriors (10-2 overall)...Published: Nov 28, 2014 1:51 PM Full Story
Jackson's sanctuary is Princeton's football field
aetzler@newsargus.com PRINCETON -- While playing on a basketball court with Matt Wilson. Cam Jackson realized just how good he could be if he got his act together. But not at basketball. But at football instead. A junior, Jackson left Cleveland...Published: Nov 28, 2014 1:51 PM Full Story
Survive the 1AA east gauntlet, a state title could be the reward
rcoggins@newsargus.com At least the 1-AA eastern teams have lived up to their billing during the N.C. High School Athletic Association football playoffs. It's just one of two brackets among the eight classifications where the top four seeds have survived after...Published: Nov 28, 2014 1:51 PM Full Story
Thursday, November 27, 2014
Wednesday Preps
Boys' basketball Wayne Country Day 69, Parrott Academy 65 * KINSTON -- After letting an eight-point halftime lead turn into a seven-point deficit toward the end of the third quarter, Wayne Country Day turned up the defensive pressure during the...Published: Nov 27, 2014 1:33 AM Full Story
UMO women fall to No. 10-ranked Limestone
MOUNT OLIVE -- Wendy Lee can use this one as a measuring stick. Her Trojans couldn't quite pull it out, but they battled No. 10-ranked Limestone all the way to the end in a 68-54 loss Tuesday evening in Conference...Published: Nov 27, 2014 1:33 AM Full Story
Trojan men remain unbeaten on hardwood
MOUNT OLIVE -- The Thanksgiving turkey is going to taste a little bit better for University of Mount Olive men's basketball coach Joey Higginbotham. Higginbotham's team is off to a 6-0 start and 2-0 in Conference Carolinas play, and they've...Published: Nov 27, 2014 1:33 AM Full Story
1AA football playoffs: Princeton faces toughest playoff challenge
rcoggins@newsargus.comTEACHEY -- An underdog? Sure. A chance to win? Absolutely. Stick to the gameplan in a hostile environment? Ah, that's the rub. The new kid on the block with a resuscitated football program, Princeton (12-1 overall) enters its third-round playoff...Published: Nov 27, 2014 1:33 AM Full Story
1AA football: James Kenan battles talented running back factory Tarboro
rcoggins@newsargus.comWARSAW -- Bill Taylor Field is like the Bates Motel. Opponents check in. Very rarely do they check out. James Kenan's home turf has become a graveyard for the opposition in the playoffs since 2006. The Tigers have prevailed in...Published: Nov 27, 2014 1:33 AM Full Story
4-team wrestling at PHS
PRINCETON -- Would the streak finally end? Almost. Southern Wayne held a 39-30 advantage over county wrestling rival Charles B. Aycock heading into the final two individual bouts -- and seemed poised to claim its first win in the series...Published: Nov 27, 2014 1:33 AM Full Story
Wednesday, November 26, 2014
Preps digest: JV, middle schools
JV * Girls' basketball: CB Aycock 48, South Johnston 26 -- Hannah Vinson scored half her team's points (24) in a 48-26 victory over South Johnston on Tuesday. Destiny Washington finished with nine points and Destiny Washington had eight....Published: Nov 26, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
No. 10-ranked Limestone hands UMO women 2nd loss in conference play
aetzler@newsargus.com MOUNT OLIVE -- Wendy Lee can use this one as a measuring stick. Her Trojans couldn't quite pull it out, but they battled No. 10-ranked Limestone all the way to the end in a 68-54 loss Tuesday evening in...Published: Nov 26, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Trojan men dominate Limestone
aetzler@newsargus.com MOUNT OLIVE -- The Thanksgiving turkey is going to taste a little bit better for University of Mount Olive men's basketball coach Joey Higginbotham. Higginbotham's team is off to a 6-0 start and 2-0 in Conference Carolinas play, and...Published: Nov 26, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
1AA football playoffs: Princeton using "nothing to lose, everything to gain" philosophy
rcoggins@newsargus.com TEACHEY -- An underdog? Sure. A chance to win? Absolutely. Stick to the gameplan in a hostile environment? Ah, that's the rub. The new kid on the block with a resuscitated football program, Princeton (12-1 overall) enters its third-round...Published: Nov 26, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Chargers' Jeffreys just misses double-double in loss at Parrott
KINSTON -- Lexi Jeffreys scored nine points and grabbed 10 rebounds as WCDS fell to Parrott Academy on Tuesday. The Chargers (0-5) travel to Kestrel Heights next Wednesday....Published: Nov 26, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Golden Falcon girls improve to 5-0
FOUR OAKS -- Charles B. Aycock remained unbeaten as they beat South Johnston 62-37 on Tuesday. Myleah Jones continued to lead the Golden Falcons in scoring as she posted 19 points. Ashley Darden chipped in 13. Tanika "Mookie" Powell and...Published: Nov 26, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
S. Johnston boys defeat C.B. Aycock
FOUR OAKS -- South Johnston eeked out a four-point win over non-conference opponent Charles B. Aycock on Tuesday, despite a fourth-quarter surge from the Golden Falcons. CBA scored just 21 points in three quarters of play, but tallied 18 in...Published: Nov 26, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Mitchell leads Eagles to season-opening win
Dennis Mitchell scored 15 points to lead Rosewood past non-conference foe North Johnston, 48-36, in their season opener on Tuesday. Zach Barnes chipped in 13 as the only other Eagle in double figures. Rosewood has a rematch with North Johnston...Published: Nov 26, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
WCDS boys rally, slip past Parrott
KINSTON -- After letting an eight-point halftime lead turn into a seven-point deficit toward the end of the third quarter, Wayne Country Day turned up the defensive pressure during the final eight minutes to beat Parrott Academy, 69-65, on Tuesday...Published: Nov 26, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
1AA football playoffs: No. 1 James Kenan faces stout Tarboro rushing attack
rcoggins@newsargus.com WARSAW -- Bill Taylor Field is like the Bates Motel. Opponents check in. Very rarely do they check out. James Kenan's home turf has become a graveyard for the opposition in the playoffs since 2006. The Tigers have prevailed...Published: Nov 26, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Saints nearly break long skid against Golden Falcons
PRINCETON -- Would the streak finally end? Almost. Southern Wayne held a 39-30 advantage over county wrestling rival Charles B. Aycock heading into the final two individual bouts -- and seemed poised to claim its first win in the series...Published: Nov 26, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Tuesday, November 25, 2014
Northwood Temple puts away Wayne Country Day's boys
rcoggins@newsargus.com During Friday's practice, second-year Wayne Country Day head basketball coach David Flowers explained everything -- in detail -- about what Northwood Temple would do offensively and defensively. There was a disconnection somewhere. The Chargers forgot to execute on both...Published: Nov 25, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Preps digest: JV, middle schools
JV * Boys' basketball: Wayne Country Day 61, Northwood Temple 40 -- DJ Waters logged a game-high 27 points and PJ Hill contributed 17 during the Chargers' non-conference win Monday evening. Jack Talton supplied seven points. * Boys' basketball:...Published: Nov 25, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Jordan scores 10 points in Aycock's loss to Greene Central
PIKEVILLE -- Bryce Jordan emerged as C.B. Aycock's top scorer with 10 points in a 52-41, non-conference loss to Greene Central on Monday evening. Ian Best and Cameron Kornegay knocked down eight points apiece. The Golden Falcons fell to 0-4...Published: Nov 25, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Faith Christian girls fall to Wilson Christian
WILSON -- Faith Christian fell to 1-4 on the year with a 43-28 loss to Wilson Christian Academy on Monday. Morgan Hoskins led the way with 10 points. Jordan Lawhon had 5. Faith takes on Bethel Christian next Tuesday....Published: Nov 25, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Defending 1A state champs defeat WCDS
Eighth-grader Ciara Moore quietly collected a game-high 32 points as Northwood Temple, the reigning N.C. Independent Schools Athletic Association 1-A state champ, handed Wayne Country Day a 70-26 loss Monday evening. Backcourt mate Kendal Moore, also an eighth-grader, scored 18...Published: Nov 25, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Aycock's Jones scorers career-high 27 points
PIKEVILLE -- Myleah Jones poured in a career-high 27 points and unbeaten Charles B. Aycock dispatched Greene Central, 60-47, in non-conference action Monday evening. The Golden Falcons swept the regular-season series. Ashley Darden added 15 points, while Taylor Daniels scored...Published: Nov 25, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
E. Wayne-N. Lenoir girls' box
North Lenoir 13 6 5 12 -- 36 Eastern Wayne 20 14 13 11 -- 58 North Lenoir (0-2) Quoya Porter 1 0 1-2 3, Dianthony Hall 1 0 0-0 2, Erica Lee 2 0 2-3 6, Mikayla Kremer 1...Published: Nov 25, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
E. Wayne-N. Lenoir boys' box
North Lenoir 18 11 12 24 -- 75 Eastern Wayne 25 25 20 14 -- 84 North Lenoir (1-2) Jomaious Williams 1 1 0-2 5, Javonta King 1 2 3-4 11, Jalen Robinson 7 1 2-5 19, George Alston 0...Published: Nov 25, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Martin has career scoring night for EW
aetzler@newsargus.com As an Eastern Wayne football alumnus, Chris Roberts is happy to see the football team going so deep into the playoffs. But he's running out of players. The second-year Warriors' head basketball coach was forced to call up six...Published: Nov 25, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Warriors' defense too much for Hawks
Second-year Eastern Wayne head coach Philemon Gray threw multiple defensive looks at North Lenoir on Monday night and wanted to see how many his girls could execute come conference time. The answer? All of them. Whether it was a...Published: Nov 25, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Monday, November 24, 2014
Prep notebook: Injured Mendez gets job done for Princeton
PRINCETON -- Princeton place-kicker Vicente Mendez was not going to let a little old torn quadriceps keep him from playing. Wait ... a torn quad? A kicker? That's correct. A senior, Mendez played through a torn quadriceps so that...Published: Nov 24, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Wayne Christian boys go 2-0 at Garnett Christian
ZEBULON -- Ty McClain just missed a triple-double during Wayne Christian's 83-30 romp over Garnett Christian in the Garnett Christian Tournament. McClain collected 19 points, nine rebounds and seven assists. Graham Fussell contributed eight points, while Austin Howell recorded 14...Published: Nov 24, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Aycock matmen post 3-2 in multi-team dual meet
Zack Howard concluded the day 5-0 and Charles B. Aycock finished in the middle of the pack during the Eastern Wayne Team Duals. Howard posted four pins and one decision for the Golden Falcons, who ended the duals 3-2 overall...Published: Nov 24, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Football players-of-the-week: Nov. 21
OFFENSE -- Johnny Frasier (Princeton): Rushed for 204 yards and three touchdowns in the Bulldogs' 40-22 victory over Camden in second-round action of the N.C. High School Athletic Association 1-AA football playoffsDEFENSE -- Dameko Artis (Eastern Wayne): Returned a fumble...Published: Nov 24, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Wayne Christian girls finish 3rd at Heritage Invitational
ZEBULON -- Down to five players, including two with four fouls, Wayne Christian battled back to defeat Cornerstone Christian, 35-28, in the consolation game of the Heritage Christian Academy Holiday Invitational. The Eagles, had one player foul out in the...Published: Nov 24, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Saturday, November 22, 2014
Preps digest: JV, middle schools
JV * Boys' basketball: Smithfield-Selma 34, C.B. Aycock 18 -- Tayquan Hampton paced C.B. Aycock's offense with five points. Marquez Farmer contributed four points. A total of eight Golden Falcons scratched in the scoring column. * Girls' basketball: C.B....Published: Nov 22, 2014 11:22 PM Full Story
Brite's 3-pointer gives UMO needed lift against Bluefield State (W. Va.)
aetlzer@newsargus.com MOUNT OLIVE -- As Dontrell Brite released a shot from near midcourt, the University of Mount Olive crowd rose to its feet. Then it groaned as the ball rattled in and out, and Brite hung his head, turned around...Published: Nov 22, 2014 11:22 PM Full Story
Cold-shooting Trojan women fall to UNC Pembroke
rcoggins@newsargus.com MOUNT OLIVE -- During its 2-1 road swing, the University of Mount Olive crashed the boards for second-chance opportunities and fueled its offense with good pressure defense. All of that disappeared Saturday afternoon. The Trojan women shot a woeful...Published: Nov 22, 2014 11:22 PM Full Story
Rosewood/Wallace-Rose Hill box
Rosewood 0 6 0 0 -- 6 W.-Rose Hill 14 21 14 7 -- 56 Second quarter R -- Helt run INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING -- Rosewood -- Mike Woodard 30-67; Cameron Helt 20-63, TD; Quan Joyner 3-17; Team 1-(minus-1). PASSING...Published: Nov 22, 2014 11:22 PM Full Story
Whack's TD run helps Bulldogs advance past Camden
aetzler@newsargus.com PRINCETON -- Adrian Whack walked over to head coach Derrick Minor and told him it was the worst game he's ever played offensively. And maybe it was. But he was still pretty darn good. Whack coughed up the first...Published: Nov 22, 2014 11:22 PM Full Story
Princeton-Camden box
Camden 16 0 6 0 -- 22 Princeton 6 14 20 0 -- 40 First quarter C -- Korzeniowski 16 pass from Underwood (Newell kick), 7:21 P -- Frasier 35 run (run failed), 7:03 C -- Safety, quarterback sacked in...Published: Nov 22, 2014 11:22 PM Full Story
Plymouth-North Duplin box
North Duplin 0 0 0 0 -- 0 Plymouth 21 13 8 7 -- 49 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING -- North Duplin -- Kaleb Brock 3-19; Brion Kornegay 10-34; Daquan Goodman 16-32; JP Payton 10-31. PASSING -- North Duplin -- Payton...Published: Nov 22, 2014 11:22 PM Full Story
Pickle Classic: Day 1
Brite FTs sink Virginia St. MOUNT OLIVE -- Dontrell Brite converted 5 of 6 free throws in the final 60 seconds, and University of Mount Olive turned back Virginia State University, 74-69, in opening-round play of the 49th annual Pickle...Published: Nov 22, 2014 11:22 PM Full Story
Friday's NC prep football playoff scores
CLASS 4-AA East (1) Wake Forest 45, (8) Southern Pines Pinecrest 21 (2) Garner 37, (10) Raleigh Wakefield 7 (5) Raleigh Millbrook 38, (4) Richmond County 27 (6) Cary Panther Creek 28, (3) Morrisvile Green Hope 7 West (3) Lake...Published: Nov 22, 2014 11:22 PM Full Story
James Kenan-Martin Riverside box
Riverside 0 7 6 6 -- 19 James Kenan 14 27 14 0 -- 55 First quarter JK -- Avent III 1 run (Savage run), 5:04 JK -- Williams 2 run (kick failed), 2:36 Second quarter JK -- Owens 4...Published: Nov 22, 2014 11:22 PM Full Story
Eastern Wayne-Southern Nash box
Eastern Wayne 7 7 10 0 -- 24 Southern Nash 0 0 14 3 -- 17 First quarter EW -- Artis 76 fumble return (Dove kick), 1:28 Second quarter EW -- Best 2 run (Dove kick), 1:02 Third quarter SN...Published: Nov 22, 2014 11:22 PM Full Story
Defense propels Warriors past Firebirds
rcoggins@newsargus.com STANHOPE -- Eastern Wayne quarterback KK Best scoped out the defense and discovered Southern Nash elected not to load the box, but provide a little cushion instead. That gave Best the room he needed. The junior signal caller stayed...Published: Nov 22, 2014 11:22 PM Full Story
James Kenan wins 7th straight playoff game
WARSAW -- Defending state champion James Kenan piled up 319 yards rushing and cruised past Martin Riverside, 55-19, in second-round action of the N.C. High School Athletic Association Class 1-AA football playoffs Friday evening. The second-seeded Tigers (11-1 overall) entertain...Published: Nov 22, 2014 11:22 PM Full Story
Plymouth shuts out North Duplin
PLYMOUTH -- Two-time defending eastern 1-A regional champion Plymouth eliminated North Duplin, 49-0, in their second-round contest in the NCHSAA 1-A playoffs Friday evening. The Rebels managed 116 yards of total offense. Senior Brion Kornegay rambled for 34 yards on...Published: Nov 22, 2014 11:22 PM Full Story
Wallace-Rose Hill knocks out Rosewood
TEACHEY -- Top-seeded Wallace-Rose Hill posted 35 first-half points and cruised past Rosewood, 56-6, during second-round play in the NCHSAA 1-AA east playoffs Friday evening. The Bulldogs entertain Princeton next Friday. Kickoff is 7:30 p.m. at Legion Field inside Holley-Overman...Published: Nov 22, 2014 11:22 PM Full Story
Jones scores 15 points, CBA girls climb to 3-0
SMITHFIELD -- Myleah Jones led three players in double figures with 15 points during Charles B. Aycock's 52-38 conquest of Smithfield-Selma on Friday evening. Taylor Daniels and Ashley Darden contributed 12 points apiece. Daniels shot of 10 of 12 from...Published: Nov 22, 2014 11:22 PM Full Story
Cougars' Moses torches RM Prep for 28 points
ROCKY MOUNT -- Tyona Moses torched the nets for 28 points in Goldsboro's season-opening, 61-10 romp over Rocky Mount Prep on Friday evening. Sterling Jones contributed eight points. Alexus Davis and Destini Covington posted six and five points, respectively....Published: Nov 22, 2014 11:22 PM Full Story
Cleveland girls defeat Southern Wayne
DUDLEY -- Zaria Atkins recorded her second consecutive 20-point outing, but Southern Wayne endured a 69-42, non-conference setback against Cleveland. Iyahna Bess added 10 points for the Saints. The teams meet again Tuesday at Cleveland....Published: Nov 22, 2014 11:22 PM Full Story
Artis, Carmon lead Goldsboro to season-opening win
ROCKY MOUNT -- Rasheen Artis led three players in double figures with 19 points, and Goldsboro hammered Rocky Mount Prep, 98-37, in season-opening play Friday evening. Myron Carmon and Kisheem Faison added 18 and 12 points, respectively. Na'Shir Bowden (nine...Published: Nov 22, 2014 11:22 PM Full Story
McClain gets double-double, Wayne Christian defeats Cornerstone
ZEBULON -- Ty McClain posted a double-double in Wayne Christian's 60-44 triumph over Cornerstone Christian in the Garnett Christian Tournament on Friday evening. McClain finished with 27 points, 11 rebounds, six steals and three blocked shots. Austin Howell added 10...Published: Nov 22, 2014 11:22 PM Full Story
Spartans slip past Golden Falcon boys
SMITHFIELD -- Jarde Spruill pumped in a team-leading 17 points during Charles B. Aycock's 59-55, non-conference loss to Smithfield-Selma on Friday evening. Cameron Kornegay and Keyshawn Cobb collected 11 and 10 points, apiece. Ian Best and Bryce Jordan each scored...Published: Nov 22, 2014 11:22 PM Full Story
Faith Christian boys off to 0-2 start
ZEBULON -- Faith Christian dropped to 0-2 in the season-opening, Southeastern Tournament with a 70-55 loss to Raleigh Christian Academy on Saturday afternoon. Richard Sasser led the Conquerors' ofense with 22 points. Freshman Chris Mills contributed 12 points. Former Mid-Atlantic...Published: Nov 22, 2014 11:22 PM Full Story
West Craven defeats Eastern Wayne boys on hardwood
VANCEBORO -- Eastern Wayne trailed by double digits early in the opening half and couldn't recover in a season-opening, 91-80 loss to West Craven. "I thought we played well with what we had," EW head coach Chris Roberts said. "We...Published: Nov 22, 2014 11:22 PM Full Story
Friday, November 21, 2014
UMO men seek 1st Pickle Classic title since 2011
rcoggins@newsargus.com MOUNT OLIVE -- Since 1984, the University of Mount Olive has hoisted the Pickle Classic championship trophy on 21 occasions -- most recently in 2011. Getting No. 22 isn't going to be an easy chore. The Trojan men's basketball...Published: Nov 21, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
McClain notches double-double in Wayne Christian win
Ty McClain posted a double-double with 43 points and 12 rebounds to lead Wayne Christian past Carolina Christian 1-A Conference foe Community Christian 71-62 on Tuesday. Tanner Rose chipped in 10 points and 10 boards, while Blake Floars added eight...Published: Nov 21, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
GC boys turn back Golden Falcons
SNOW HILL -- Greene Central outscored Charles B. Aycock by eight points in the middle two periods and pulled away for a 49-37, non-conference win Thursday evening. Jarde Spruill led the Golden Falcons' offense with 11 points. Ian Best contributed...Published: Nov 21, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Faith Christian girls open season in victorious fashion
ZEBULON -- Jordan Lawhon led Faith Christian with 15 points in a 40-10 victory over Raleigh Christian in the Southeastern Tournament on Thursday. Kayela Williams led Faith with 10 rebounds. Faith outscored Raleigh Christian 16-2 in the first quarter....Published: Nov 21, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
C.B. Aycock girls throttle Greene Central on hardwood
SNOW HILL -- Charles B. Aycock remained unbeaten in two outings this season with a 69-14 thrashing of non-conference foe Greene Central on Thursday evening. Game details were not available. The Golden Falcons travel to Smithfield-Selma today....Published: Nov 21, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Christopher pumps in 21 points, EW girls win season opener
VANCEBORO -- Tianna Christopher scored 21 points to lead Eastern Wayne past West Craven in the Warriors' season opener on Thursday evening. Sophomore Treycie Ford chipped in 10 points and three steals. The Warriors had 28 steals and 10 blocked...Published: Nov 21, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Elite Stars cheerleading teams compete
RALEIGH -- Goldsboro Elite Athletics, home to the Carolina Elite Stars cheerleading teams, took three squads to the highly-competitive Cheersport Raleigh Grand Championships. Super Sonic, a Senior 3 level team, claimed first place. Starlite (Junior level 3) finished runner-up, while...Published: Nov 21, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Walnut Creek Ladies Golf news
Hiromi Sueki earned low gross honors during weekly play on the Walnut Creek Country Club links. Linda Cannon secured low net. Faye Franklin won low putts....Published: Nov 21, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Preps digest: JV, middle schools
JV * Girls basketball: Wayne Country Day 43, Wilson Christian 11 -- Lexi Jeffreys outscored the entire Chargers team with a 26-point effort Thursday afternoon. Summer Daniels added six points for the Chargers, who improved to 3-0 this season....Published: Nov 21, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Frasier among 16 finalists for U.S. Army All-American Bowl player-of-the-year award
rcoggins@newsargus.com ROCKAWAY, N.J. -- Princeton running back Johnny Frasier is one of 16 finalists nominated for the U.S. Army Player-of-the-Year award, which is determined by the U.S. Army All-American Bowl Selection Committee. The award is presented to the nation's most...Published: Nov 21, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Warrior defense faces balanced Firebirds offense
rcoggins@newsargus.com BAILEY -- The numbers haven't changed. Neither has the athleticism. Southern Nash head football coach Brian Foster understands there is no margin of error against an explosive offensive team like Eastern Wayne. His Firebirds learned that the hard way...Published: Nov 21, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Thursday, November 20, 2014
Former AD Whitfield, baseball standout Stewart part of UMO Hall of Fame class of 2014
rcoggins@newsargus.com MOUNT OLIVE -- George Whitfield and Josh Stewart each consider themselves just a small brick in the University of Mount Olive athletics foundation. But each made his mark. Whitfield served as athletics director before then-Mount Olive College made the...Published: Nov 20, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Teachey's pin lifts C.B. Aycock matmen past New Bern
PIKEVILLE -- Heavyweight Matt Teachey earned the match-clinching pin, and Charles B. Aycock launched its season with a 43-33 triumph over defending Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference champion New Bern on Wednesday evening. "It was a close match all the...Published: Nov 20, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Minor: Bulldogs' season ended prematurely in 2013
aetzler@newsargus.com PRINCETON -- Princeton head varsity football coach Derrick Minor has waited 365 days for this second chance. One year ago, the Bulldogs lost a second-round playoff game to eventual N.C. High School Athletic Association Class 1-AA state champion James...Published: Nov 20, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Wednesday, November 19, 2014
Preps digest: JV, middle schools
JV * Boys' basketball: Goldsboro Heat 65, Wilimington Cardinals 56 -- The Goldsboro Heat opened N.C. Home Education Athletic Conference South Division play with a 65-56 win over the Wilmington Cardinals. Gavin Portela led the Heat with 30 points...Published: Nov 19, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Area swimmers post regional-qualifying times
Six individuals and one relay turned in regional-qualifying times during a multi-team, season-opening meet contested at B.G. Darden Natatorium inside the Goldsboro Family Y on Tuesday evening. Charles B. Aycock's foursome of Sam Chastain, Colton Marley, Charlie Robertson and...Published: Nov 19, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
SW-Goldsboro wrestling box
Southern Wayne 66 Goldsboro 10 106 -- Stephane Hognon (G) by FF; 113 -- Howard Davis-Caudill (SW) by FF; 120 -- Tyreke Davis (SW) by FF; 126 -- Zack Buff (SW) wbf Jharron Flanagan, 1:07.7; 132 -- D'Qurious Bradford (G)...Published: Nov 19, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Southern Wayne matmen pin Goldsboro
rcoggins@newsargus.com DUDLEY -- O'Kanye Wallace checked in at the scorer's table, adjusted his headgear and walked toward center mat. He shook his opponent's hand. The whistle blew and Wallace felt right at home -- finally. The Southern Wayne senior captain...Published: Nov 19, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
1AA football playoffs: Eagles' next challenge is Wallace-Rose Hill
rcoggins@newsargus.com TEACHEY -- "We're one of 16 remaining." Rosewood head coach Robert Britt expressed that fact to his team after an impressive opening-round win over East Carteret last Friday evening. To become one of eight? Well, the Eagles (7-5 overall)...Published: Nov 19, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Atkins' just misses double-double in Saints' season-opening loss
SMITHFIELD -- Zaria Atkins' 23 points and seven rebounds weren't enough as Southern Wayne dropped a 56-53, season-opening loss to Smithfield-Selma on Tuesday. Cierra Thompson had 16 points and nine rebounds for the Saints. Southern Wayne plays host to Cleveland...Published: Nov 19, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Freeman, Edmondson lead Chargers in loss to Oakwood
Wayne Country Day dropped to 0-3 on the year with a 59-12, non-conference loss to Oakwood on Tuesday. Lillian Freeman and Rebecca Edmondson each had four points to lead the Chargers. WCDS plays host to Northwood Temple on Monday....Published: Nov 19, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
WCDS sinks Oakwood from 3-point arc
Wayne Country Day hit 13 3-pointers to seal an 85-61, non-conference win over Oakwood on Tuesday. Joel Davis scored 23 points to lead the Chargers. Jamal Forde had the hot hand with five threes, and chipped in 17 total points....Published: Nov 19, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Elmore, Harrell excited about head coaching debuts
aetzler@newsargus.com PIKEVILLE -- After the varsity boys' and girls' basketball coaches each departed last winter, Charles B. Aycock athletics director Charles Davis looked for some stability. He found what he needed on campus. David Elmore, a CBA alum who always...Published: Nov 19, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
CBA-South Johnson girls' box
South Johnston 14 10 11 12 -- 47 CB Aycock 14 16 15 15 -- 60 SOUTH JOHNSTON (0-1) McKinley Johnson 3 1 3-6 12, Anna Webster 3 5 0-0 21, Caroline Dorman 0 0 1-2 1, Brittany Lawrence 1...Published: Nov 19, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
CBA-South Johnston boys' box
South Johnston 8 16 7 21 -- 52 CB Aycock 8 6 13 14 -- 40 SOUTH JOHNSTON (1-0) Landon Lockemy 2 1 0-2 7, DeParis Patterson 0 1 1-2 4, Alan Johnson 2 1 9-10 16, Brett Clifton 3...Published: Nov 19, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Golden Falcons fall in season opener to Trojans
PIKEVILLE -- Charles B. Aycock head coach Dave Elmore didn't get the debut he hoped for in a 52-40, season-opening loss to South Johnston on Tuesday evening. But then again, he had four players who had just finished their...Published: Nov 19, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Defensive pressure lifts CBA girls in Harrell's debut as head coach
aetzler@newsargus.com PIKEVILLE -- Midway through the third quarter, Charles B. Aycock head basketball coach Roy Harrell wasn't sure about what was about to happen. He directed his girls to move from a zone pressing defense that had caused turnovers all...Published: Nov 19, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Tuesday, November 18, 2014
Zach Darden signs NLI to swim at East Carolina
rcoggins@newsargus.com The dream had seemed like a fantasy for the past two years, but it turned into reality Monday afternoon. Sharply dressed in a dark purple button-down shirt and gold vest, Zach Darden signed a national letter-of-intent to swim with...Published: Nov 18, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Preps digest: JV, middle schools
JV * Girls' basketball: Wayne Country Day 16, Rocky Mount Academy 13 -- Lexi Jeffreys scored five points for the Chargers. Teammates Langley Barnes and Destiny Williams knocked down four points apiece. WCDS (2-0 overall) visits Wilson Christian on...Published: Nov 18, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Chargers' Pittman logs pair of state-qualifying times
Zan Pittman posted a pair of state-qualifying times and Wayne Country Day emerged the top-scoring boys team in a season-opening meet contested at the Goldsboro Family Y on Monday evening. WCDS compiled 102 points, eight more than runner-up Faith Christian...Published: Nov 18, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Monday, November 17, 2014
Walnut Creek LGA news
Walnut Creek's Kathy Woodard claimed second low gross in first flight play during an Eastern Carolina Ladies Golf League tournament. Faye Franklin won first low gross in third flight. Mona McConnaughey seized second low net in third flight. Charlotte Campbell...Published: Nov 17, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
WCDS boys finish runner-up in Spartan Classic
BURLINGTON -- No. 3-ranked Burlington School capitalized on an intential foul in the final 55 seconds and defeated Wayne Country Day, 50-39, in the Spartan Classic Championship game. Ivy League recruit Joel Davis paced the Chargers' offense with 13 points....Published: Nov 17, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
McClain just misses double-double vs. Statesville
STATESVILLE -- Ty McClain just missed recording a triple-double as Wayne Christian cobbled out a 69-57 victory over Statesville Christian in day two of the Statesville Christian East-West Invitational. McClain scored 33 points, pulled down 11 rebounds and dished out...Published: Nov 17, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Prep notebook: Warriors' Chris Pridgen answers coach's challenge
Eastern Wayne's Chris Pridgen has plenty of responsibility on Friday nights and is expected to be the team's vocal leader. When the Warriors' defense looked flat against Jacksonville on Friday evening, head coach Bubba Williams pushed his senior to...Published: Nov 17, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Saturday, November 15, 2014
Rosewood throttles East Carteret
rcoggins@newargus.com It almost looked like a rugby scrum. Then Garrett Tyndall emerged with the football, the referee signaled first down and Rosewood was off to the races on a bitterly cold Friday evening. Tyndall's interception or fumble recovery -- the...Published: Nov 15, 2014 11:03 PM Full Story
Mozingo, McCollum sign with Campbell
rcoggins@newsargus.com Through the years, the prestigious Carolina Hurricanes travel ball softball program has gained respect on the state, regional and national scene. It's churned out some pretty darn good players along the way, too. There's All-American Jenny Jackson. North Carolina...Published: Nov 15, 2014 11:03 PM Full Story
Rosewood-E. Carteret box
East Carteret 14 0 0 6 -- 20 Rosewood 14 26 7 7 -- 54 First quarter EC -- Do. Carter 61 run (DeOliveira kick), 11:42 R -- Joyner 30 run (kick failed), 11:06 EC -- Miller 17 pass from...Published: Nov 15, 2014 11:03 PM Full Story
Princeton-Northampton box
Northampton 6 22 14 6 -- 48 Princeton 42 28 0 0 -- 70 First quarter P -- Frasier 42 run P -- Wooten 8 run P -- No information (Wooten run) P -- Frasier 68 run P -- Gibson...Published: Nov 15, 2014 11:03 PM Full Story
N. Duplin-Northside box
North Duplin 14 14 21 7 -- 56 Northside 6 6 16 0 -- 28 First quarter ND -- B. Kornegay 3 run, 10:21, Jaimes kick ND -- B. Kornegay 50 run, 0:59, Jaimes kick Second quarter ND -- B....Published: Nov 15, 2014 11:03 PM Full Story
NC prep fb playoff scores
CLASS 4AA East (1) Wake Forest 42, (16) Raleigh Leesville Road 14 (10) Raleigh Wakefield 40, (7) Wake Forest Heritage 35 (2) Garner 45, (15) Wilmington Laney 6 (3) Morrisvile Green Hope 24, (14) Apex 14 (4) Richmond County 53,...Published: Nov 15, 2014 11:03 PM Full Story
James Kenan-Pender boxscore
Pender 0 0 0 0 -- 0 James Kenan 14 21 7 7 -- 49 First quarter JK -- Savage 33 run (Hernandez kick), 9:30 JK -- Avent III run (Hernandez kick), 6:34 Second quarter JK -- Owens 1 run...Published: Nov 15, 2014 11:03 PM Full Story
E. Wayne-Jacksonville boxscore
Jacksonville 0 7 7 0 -- 14 Eastern Wayne 14 7 15 7 -- 43 First quarter EW -- Pridgen 6 run (Dove kick), 8:31 EW -- Boudy 30 pass from Best (Dove kick), :06 Second quarter EW -- Best...Published: Nov 15, 2014 11:03 PM Full Story
Eastern Wayne knocks off Jacksonville
aetzler@newsargus.com Eastern Wayne quarterback KK Best usually hurts opposing defenses with his feet by escaping sacks and cutting up field for big gains. And he did that on Friday. But his real impact came from an unexpected use of his...Published: Nov 15, 2014 11:03 PM Full Story
Rosewood's Thornton signs with Gardner-Webb
rcoggins@newsargus.com One email and one phone call made the difference. Callie Thornton couldn't say "no." Gardner-Webb head coach softball coach Tom Cole had seen Thornton play in a couple of travel-ball tournaments. Her ability and confidence on the diamond impressed...Published: Nov 15, 2014 11:03 PM Full Story
Friday, November 14, 2014
UMO women picked 4th in CC preseason hoops poll
HIGH POINT -- One full-time starter returns, but five seniors graduated and left University of Mount Olive head women's basketball coach Wendy Lee facing her biggest challenge this season. Even with several new faces on the team, no proven point...Published: Nov 14, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Traditional football factory awaits Spring Creek
SEVEN SPRINGS -- Aaron Sanders walked off the football field toward Spring Creek athletics director Heath Whitfield. "I think we might have just gotten a date with James Kenan or Wallace-Rose Hill as a '16' seed," Sanders said after the...Published: Nov 14, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Rebels get rematch with Pinetown Northside
CALYPSO -- North Duplin coach Hugh Martin is thankful running back Brion Kornegay is finally healthy, but he's not about to constantly feed the ball to him. The Rebels' Wishbone option offense depends on reading the defense each play rather...Published: Nov 14, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Preps digest: JV, middle schools news
JV * Girls' basketball: Wayne Country Day 49, Sallie B. Howard 4 -- Janae Jones outscored Sallie B. Howard on her own by dropping 14 points in Wayne Country Day's 49-4 romp on Thursday. Lexi Jeffreys added 12 points and...Published: Nov 14, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Bubba Williams
Beau Williams expected to become a coach. During college, he'd return to his alma mater on Friday nights, sit in the booth and help his dad, Chip, coach. Younger brother, Bubba, wasn't too sure of his future. The standout lineman...Published: Nov 14, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Golden Falcons will try to weather the Storm
PIKEVILLE -- Charles B. Aycock head coach Steve is pleased with the attitude his team has shown this week. The players are upbeat, they're positive, they hungry. Which gives an answer to the adage 'what's in a number?' It's more...Published: Nov 14, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Thursday, November 13, 2014
UMO women's hoops: Lee has big task ahead this season
rcoggins@newsargus.com MOUNT OLIVE -- Armed with a practice plan and whistle, University of Mount Olive head women's basketball coach Wendy Lee stepped from her office and opened the door to Kornegay Arena. "Am I in the wrong gym?" she thought...Published: Nov 13, 2014 1:49 PM Full Story
UMO men's hoops: Higginbotham likes chemistry, seeks point guard
rcoggins@newsargus.com MOUNT OLIVE -- Win the day, always be thankful for what you have and never be satisfied. Sounds simple, doesn't it? It's a formula University of Mount Olive head men's basketball coach Joey Higginbotham has adopted this season. His...Published: Nov 13, 2014 1:49 PM Full Story
Resilient Eagles ready to start postseason
rcoggins@newsargus.com Rosewood head football coach Robert Britt talked with some of his players at different points during the week. None seemed too shaken by a senior night loss to archrival Princeton. Instead, they were anxious to get back on the...Published: Nov 13, 2014 1:49 PM Full Story
Hungry Bulldogs have unfinished business
rcoggins@newsargus.com PRINCETON -- On the eve of their regular-season finale, Princeton's coaching staff held a senior ceremony before practice. Tears flowed freely. Pats on the back were exchanged. It was an emotional moment for the Bulldogs, especially those who know...Published: Nov 13, 2014 1:49 PM Full Story
Wednesday, November 12, 2014
Defending 1AA state champs enter playoffs as 'the hunted'
rcoggins@newsargus.com The rural communities of Warsaw, Magnolia, Kenansville expect year in and out to see James Kenan contend for a state championship in football. There's usually a standing-room-only crowd on the Tigers' side of Bill Taylor Field. The fans wave...Published: Nov 12, 2014 1:50 PM Full Story
Tuesday, November 11, 2014
McClain sinks 3 crucial FTs, Eagles escape Heat 65-63
First-year Wayne Christian head varsity basketball coach Victor Young cautioned his team not to relax with a 15-point halftime lead. In the visitors' locker room, Goldsboro Heat head coach Gabriel Portela issued two challenges -- crash the boards and give...Published: Nov 11, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Preps digest: Middle school news
Middle schools * Girls' basketball: Wayne Christian 26, Goldsboro Heat 4 -- Sarah Gibson and Madison Wells paced the Eagles' attack with eight points apiece. Allison Whitfield contributed six points, while Abi Harrelson provided two points....Published: Nov 11, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Monday, November 10, 2014
Prep notebook: 'Good hands' Baker produced at the end
Joe Baker spent the last few weeks of the season trying to get his hands back to where they were last season. He had some costly drops against Kinston in a 24-20 loss and knew if Goldsboro was going...Published: Nov 10, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Prep football players-of-the-week: Nov. 7
OFFENSE: Gary Williams (Spring Creek) -- Rushed for a career-high 283 yards and a career-high 4 touchdowns in the Gators' 47-28 triumph over North Duplin. The victory helped SC clinch it's 2nd straight postseason bid.DEFENSE: Cody Garner (Princeton) -- The...Published: Nov 10, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Saturday, November 8, 2014
Preps digest: JV news
JV sports * Girls' basketball: Faith Christian-Rocky Mount 36, Wayne Christian 20 -- Summer Rose scored 12 points for the Eagles, who were playing their season-opening game. Holly Gurley (3 points), Abbi Harrelson (2 points) and Madison Wells (2 points)...Published: Nov 8, 2014 11:27 PM Full Story
UMO's Lancaster inducted into Chowan athletic hall
rcoggins@newsargus.com MURFREESBORO -- Carl Lancaster had full intentions of playing football at the next level the first day he stepped on the tiny Chowan College campus. His future soon changed. Realistic that football didn't hold much of a future, Lancaster...Published: Nov 8, 2014 11:27 PM Full Story
Williams' career night leads Gators into postseason
CALYPSO -- Gary Williams turned in a career-best performance and propelled Spring Creek into the playoffs with a resounding 47-28 triumph over Carolina 1-A Conference foe North Duplin on Friday evening. Williams rushed for 283 yards and four touchdowns...Published: Nov 8, 2014 11:27 PM Full Story
Spring Creek-North Duplin box
Spring Creek 7 27 7 6 -- 47 North Duplin 7 7 6 8 -- 28 First quarter ND -- B. Kornegay 66 run (Jaimes kick), 4:03 SC -- Williams 55 run (Hammonds kick), 3:51 Second quarter SC -- Williams...Published: Nov 8, 2014 11:27 PM Full Story
Bulldogs run rampant over Eagles
rcoggins@newsargus.com Somebody forgot to lock the Dawg Pound on Friday evening. Princeton ran loose all night. The No. 4-ranked Bulldogs, behind Shrine Bowl pick Johnny Frasier, knocked Rosewood from its nest, 52-12, in the Carolina 1-A Conference regular-season finale at...Published: Nov 8, 2014 11:27 PM Full Story
Princeton-Rosewood box
Princeton 22 14 8 8 -- 52 Rosewood 6 0 6 0 -- 12 First quarter P -- Frasier 65 run (run failed), 10:49 R -- Helt 24 run (kick blocked), 9:09 P -- Frasier 4 run (Wooten run), 6:44...Published: Nov 8, 2014 11:27 PM Full Story
Williams family reunites in opening-round of 3A football playoffs
It's brother vs. brother when Jacksonville travels to fifth-seeded Eastern Wayne, the 2013 eastern 3-A regional runner-up. The 12th-seeded Cardinals are coached by Beau Williams, whose team concluded regular-season play 6-5. His brother, Bubba, guided the athletic and speed-rich Warriors...Published: Nov 8, 2014 11:27 PM Full Story
Friday's NC prep football scores
Albemarle 55, South Stanly 7 Andrews 39, Hayesville 15 Ashe County 34, Elkin 20 Asheboro 28, Central Davidson 15 Asheville 30, Asheville Erwin 14 Asheville Reynolds 62, North Buncombe 28 Asheville Roberson 42, Enka 13 Ayden-Grifton 68, North Lenoir 16...Published: Nov 8, 2014 11:27 PM Full Story
Rams spoil Cougars' postseason aspirations
aetzler@newsargus.com Joe Baker's held his head high. There were no tears in his eyes. As his teammates huddled one last time, he told them he loved them. He told them he would miss them. Most importantly, he told them to...Published: Nov 8, 2014 11:27 PM Full Story
Goldsboro-Greene Central box
Greene Central 14 22 6 8 -- 50 Goldsboro 6 14 0 0 -- 20 First quarter GHS -- Baker 15 pass from Bowden (kick failed), 7:40 GC -- Battle 5 run (run failed), 6:00 GC -- Wade 10 run...Published: Nov 8, 2014 11:27 PM Full Story
Warriors blank Saints at Little Big Horn
Dayshawn Pridgen rushed for two touchdowns and Eastern Wayne cruised to a 47-0 victory over Southern Wayne in the Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference regular-season finale for both teams Friday evening. Deshaun Boudy, Ricky Steiner, Austin Hite, Malik Richard and...Published: Nov 8, 2014 11:27 PM Full Story
Eastern Wayne-Southern Wayne box
Eastern Wayne 14 19 14 0 -- 47 Southern Wayne 0 0 0 0 -- 0 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING -- Southern Wayne -- Aryc Chrisman 2-(-minus-9); Erin Ermilus 2-9; Manny Walker 6-15; Quentin Carlton 7-37; Tyaire Allen 21-48; Dallas Graham...Published: Nov 8, 2014 11:27 PM Full Story
CBA athletes recognized at fall sports awards ceremony
PIKEVILLE -- Charles B. Aycock athletes participated in a season-ending fall sports awards ceremony held Thursday evening in the school gymnasium. Awards were presented in seven sports. * Men's soccer: Coach's Player-of-the-Year -- Joey Hampton, Zach Zacharzuk; Offensive Player-of-the-Year...Published: Nov 8, 2014 11:27 PM Full Story
Friday, November 7, 2014
Short-handed Saints, says Lee, have been 'troopers' all season
rcoggins@newsargus.com DUDLEY -- The positivity flows through David Lee like a bolt of lightning. He harnesses the energy, speaks from the heart and doesn't necessarily deliver a Vince Lombardi-like speech that puts a fire in your belly. But Lee does...Published: Nov 7, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Goldsboro must win regular-season finale to make playoffs
aetzler@newsargus.com Excitement filled the air when Goldsboro's football season started. There was a new coach with a positive outlook. Booster club members offered more support than they had in past years. A good core of returning players mixed with some...Published: Nov 7, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Preps digest: JV football
JV football * Southern Wayne 14, Eastern Wayne 12 -- Southern Wayne converted two extra points that made the difference in an Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference win Thursday evening in Dudley. Aryc Crisman and Eron Ermillis each scored a rushing...Published: Nov 7, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Frasier receives jersey to play in Army All-American Bowl game
aetzler@newsargus.com PRINCETON -- Johnny Frasier waited with coaches and servicemen in Princeton's gymnasium dressed in a black button-up shirt and black dress pants. A once-empty gym started to fill with parents and students. As Frasier's teammates from the Princeton football...Published: Nov 7, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Thursday, November 6, 2014
Field general: Dodson is QB of Goldsboro's defense
aetzler@newsargus.com When Goldsboro middle linebacker Sterling Dodson injured his ankle two weeks ago against Ayden-Grifton, he knew probably should have sat out the rest of the game. Dodson watched as the Chargers scored on the next possession. He wanted to...Published: Nov 6, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Mariners blank Gators in 3rd round, 1A soccer playoff game
rcoggins@newsargus.com BEAUFORT -- Spring Creek senior Otto Binar stared toward the empty goal in disbelief. Junior Carlos Ramirez walked over to Binar, who had just played his final prep game in a Gators uniform. Moments later, senior Bryan Soto stepped...Published: Nov 6, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Carolina rivals Princeton, Rosewood playing for high stakes
rcoggins@newsargus.com PRINCETON -- They've met 53 times on the gridiron. But none is more crucial than No. 54. The Princeton-Rosewood rivalry rises in importance Friday evening at Branch Pope Field. The winner not only claims sole possession of second place...Published: Nov 6, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Wednesday, November 5, 2014
Walnut Creek Ladies Golf news
Hiromi Sueki emerged the game-of-the-week winner during play contested on the Walnut Creek Country Club links. Mary Morris and Betty Holloway won low net and low putts, respectively....Published: Nov 5, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Tuesday, November 4, 2014
Freshman has big night as Gators advance in postseason
aetzler@newsargus.com SEVEN SPRINGS -- Prior to Spring Creek's game against Lejeune on Monday evening, Linda Salter pulled freshman Gustavo Avalos aside and spoke with him about stepped up when his number is called. It was. Injured striker Gio Avila watched...Published: Nov 4, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Walnut Creek Ladies Golf news
Faye Franklin emerged as the low-gross winner during weekly play contested on the Walnut Creek Country Club links. Gaye Bryant and Mary Morris seized low net and low putts, respectively....Published: Nov 4, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Monday, November 3, 2014
8 area runners compete in state cross country championships
KERNERSVILLE -- Spring Creek senior Allen Coor and Princeton's Austin Sullivan placed among the top 60 competitors during the season-ending N.C. High School Athletic Association Class 1-A boys' cross country championships Saturday. Coor, the 2014 Bill Kemp Invitational champ,...Published: Nov 3, 2014 1:49 PM Full Story
Princeton volleyball team pens historical chapter in school's athletic history
rcoggins@newsargus.com RALEIGH -- Charley Cox wasn't about to lose. Fellow seniors Jenna Woodard, Kasey Edwards and Kathy Hewitt felt the same. So, when East Surry pulled to within 13-11 in the fifth set, Princeton head volleyball coach Paige Renfrow burned...Published: Nov 3, 2014 1:49 PM Full Story
Prep notebook: Bowden growing up in GHS offense
After Goldsboro quarterback Nashir Bowden dropped back and rolled to his left to throw a 29-yard touchdown to Joe Baker, Cougars head coach Bennett Johnson called him to the sideline and talked to him about taking a simple three-step...Published: Nov 3, 2014 1:49 PM Full Story
Prep football players-of-the-week: Oct. 31
OFFENSE: Dayshawn Pridgen (Eastern Wayne) -- Rushed for 197 yards and two touchdowns, and threw a 45-yard halfback option TD pass to KK Best just before halftime in the Warriors' 47-21 romp over Charles B. Aycock.DEFENSE: Joseph Baker (Goldsboro) --...Published: Nov 3, 2014 1:49 PM Full Story
Saturday, November 1, 2014
UMO
UMO Media Relations CENTRAL, S.C. -- Katie Batson broke a scoreless tie in the 34th minute and University of Mount Olive rolled to a 4-0 victory over Conference Carolinas newcomer Southern Wesleyan on Saturday afternoon. Batson scored on assist from...Published: Nov 1, 2014 11:10 PM Full Story
North Duplin scores late to beat Hobbton
NEWTON GROVE -- Emiliano Mora scored the game-winning touchdown on a 1-yard run in the final three minutes, and North Duplin slipped past Hobbton, 30-26, in Carolina 1-A Conference play Friday evening. Mora finished the game with 77 yards...Published: Nov 1, 2014 11:10 PM Full Story
Eastern Wayne feasts on Halloween tricks
rcoggins@newsargus.com PIKEVILLE -- Eastern Wayne resulted to some tomfoolery just before halftime, feasted on treats in the second half and turned Charles B. Aycock's senior night celebration into a ghoulish nightmare on Halloween. It all happened in 31/2 minutes. Dayshawn...Published: Nov 1, 2014 11:10 PM Full Story
Princeton crowned 1-A state volleyball champions
rcoggins@newsargus.com RALEIGH -- Princeton's volleyball team undoubtedly proved the adage that "defense wins championships." Well, it was more Jenna Woodard and Taylor Carroll who validated the theory Saturday afternoon. The duo combined for 53 digs and helped lead the Bulldogs...Published: Nov 1, 2014 11:10 PM Full Story
Southern Wayne Box
JH Rose 14 27 14 0 -- 55 Southern Wayne 0 0 7 6 -- 13 Third quarter SW -- Allen 77 run (Craig kick) Fourth quarter SW -- Walker 89 interception return (kick failed) INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING -- Southern...Published: Nov 1, 2014 11:10 PM Full Story
Princeton - Lakewood Box
Lakewood 0 0 0 0 -- 0 Princeton 6 16 20 8 -- 50 First quarter PHS -- Frasier 11 rush (PAT failed) Second quarter PHS -- Jackson 56 punt return (Frasier rush) PHS -- Frasier 1 rush (Wooten rush)...Published: Nov 1, 2014 11:10 PM Full Story
N. Duplin-Hobbton
North Duplin 0 15 8 7 -- 30 Hobbton 12 6 8 0 -- 26 Second quarter ND -- B. Kornegay 39 run (Jaimes kick), 5:47 ND -- Goodman 3 run (B. Kornegay run), 0:49 Third quarter ND -- C....Published: Nov 1, 2014 11:10 PM Full Story
James Kenan - Spring Creek Box
Spring Creek 7 0 0 0 -- 7 James Kenan 22 14 20 7 -- 63 First quarter JK -- Beddingfield safety blocked punt, 11:06 JK -- Brooks 30 pass from Avent (kick failed), 10:52 JK -- Avent 7 rush...Published: Nov 1, 2014 11:10 PM Full Story
Goldsboro Box
North Lenoir 0 8 12 8 -- 28 Goldsboro 14 6 7 14 -- 41 First quarter GHS -- Baker 10 pass from Bowden (McAlduff kick), 9:30 GHS -- Baker 29 pass from Bowden (McAlduff kick), 3:30 Second quarter NL...Published: Nov 1, 2014 11:10 PM Full Story
E. Wayne-C.B. Aycock box
Eastern Wayne 7 7 27 6 -- 47 C.B. Aycock 7 7 0 7 -- 21 First quarter CBA -- Morrow 1 run (Matthews kick), 7:28 Second quarter EW -- Pridgen 57 run (Dove kick), 6:27 CBA -- Castillo 22...Published: Nov 1, 2014 11:10 PM Full Story
Goldsboro stays alive in playoff hunt with win over North Lenoir
aetzler@newsargus.com The only thing that could stop Joe Baker Friday night was his pants. And they almost got him ejected. Baker, who prefers to wear his pants and knee pads a little shorter than most so he can bend at...Published: Nov 1, 2014 11:10 PM Full Story