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