Wednesday, December 31, 2014
Aycock's depth proving frutiful
By CAM ELLIS cellis@newsargus.com PIKEVILLE -- This time last year, the Charles B. Aycock women's basketball team was 5-7 and struggling to find an identity. Composed of mainly freshmen and sophomores, they'd win just one more game and conclude the...Published: Dec 31, 2014 3:54 PM Full Story
Jones notches 100th win
By ALLEN ETZLER aetzler@newsargus.com Just as you walk into the Rosewood wrestling room there's a whiteboard on the wall to the right. On the white board there's usually the weight classes of each member of the Eagles wrestling squad. But...Published: Dec 31, 2014 3:54 PM Full Story
Reiss gets career win 100
By ALLEN ETZLER aetzler@newsargus.com After years of pushing himself to the brink to cut and make weight, Evan Reiss is finally getting a reward in his senior year. Reiss wrestled as a 145-pounder in his freshman, sophomore and junior season,...Published: Dec 31, 2014 3:54 PM Full Story
Wooten earns All-Tournament
Boys' Basketball Princeton 66, Edenton Holmes 64 Mike Wooten earned All-tournament honors as Princeton got its second win of the season with a 66-64 win over Edenton Holmes on Tuesday. Wooten scored 25 points to lead the Bulldogs and Tanner...Published: Dec 31, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Mount Olive men's team ready for conference play
As the University of Mount Olive Men's basketball team heads into conference play, it's hard to ignore the obvious, regardless of how badly coach Joey Higginbotham might want his players to. The Trojans are good. Maybe even great. Off to...Published: Dec 31, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Monday, December 29, 2014
DayDay Pridgen -- All-Area DPOY
"In my three years on varsity I caught around 15 interceptions, so I was a little disappointed when I didn't player of the year these past two years," Pridgen said. "But it means a lot that everybody is finally noticing...Published: Dec 29, 2014 1:52 PM Full Story
Saturday, December 27, 2014
Wayne Country Day manhandles county foe Eastern Wayne
rcoggins@newsargus.com MOUNT OLIVE -- Maybe Wayne Country Day athletics director Michael Taylor should schedule more basketball games against county public schools. David Flowers certainly wouldn't mind, especially after Friday evening. His Chargers made a bold statement. Senior Division I recruit...Published: Dec 27, 2014 11:34 PM Full Story
Late-game execution costs Saints another game
cellis@newsargus.com MOUNT OLIVE -- When Goldsboro beat Southern Wayne by two points exactly a week ago, Southern Wayne Coach Dwight Smith talked about how frustrating his team's lack of execution down the stretch was. With a chance to redeem...Published: Dec 27, 2014 11:34 PM Full Story
Late-game execution costs Saints another game
cellis@newsargus.com MOUNT OLIVE -- When Goldsboro beat Southern Wayne by two points exactly a week ago, Southern Wayne Coach Dwight Smith talked about how frustrating his team's lack of execution down the stretch was. With a chance to redeem...Published: Dec 27, 2014 11:34 PM Full Story
UMO Classic
rcoggins@newsargus.com MOUNT OLIVE -- Maybe Wayne Country Day athletics director Michael Taylor should schedule more basketball games against county public schools. David Flowers certainly wouldn't mind, especially after Friday evening. His Chargers made a bold statement. Senior Division I recruit...Published: Dec 27, 2014 11:34 PM Full Story
Late-game execution costs Saints another game
cellis@newsargus.com MOUNT OLIVE -- When Goldsboro beat Southern Wayne by two points exactly a week ago, Southern Wayne Coach Dwight Smith talked about how frustrating his team's lack of execution down the stretch was. With a chance to redeem...Published: Dec 27, 2014 11:34 PM Full Story
Late-game execution costs Saints another game
cellis@newsargus.com MOUNT OLIVE -- When Goldsboro beat Southern Wayne by two points exactly a week ago, Southern Wayne Coach Dwight Smith talked about how frustrating his team's lack of execution down the stretch was. With a chance to redeem...Published: Dec 27, 2014 11:34 PM Full Story
Friday, December 26, 2014
Pilkington Duals: Aycock grapplers eager to get back onto the mat
rcoggins@newsargus.com PIKEVILLE -- After a second-place finish in the highly-competitive North Pitt Invitational, the Charles B. Aycock wrestling team is eager to roll around on the mat again. The Golden Falcons get that chance Saturday morning. Five teams will invade...Published: Dec 26, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Tuesday, December 23, 2014
Trojans discover team chemistry
MOUNT OLIVE -- JaQuan Blount had all the accolades. He earned All-American honors at Pitt Community College and emerged as a scoring threat for the perennial Region X power. But he didn't carry that ego with him to the University...Published: Dec 23, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Monday, December 22, 2014
Jones emerges as Eagles' top placer in 43rd WRAL Invitational
RALEIGH -- Four Rosewood grapplers logged top-five performances during the 43rd installment of the WRAL Invitational contested at Athens Drive. The Eagles' Rayquon Jones (22-2 overall) claimed third at 220 pounds with a second-period fall over New Bern's Rodney...Published: Dec 22, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Princeton is Carolina 1A leader in Wells Fargo Conference Cup competition
rcoggins@newsargus.com PRINCETON -- Two conference championships and runner-up finishes in two additional sports has made Princeton the hunted upon completion of the Wells Fargo Carolina 1-A Conference Cup fall season. The Bulldogs swept the men's and women's cross country crowns,...Published: Dec 22, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
WCDS boys finish 1-2 at Greenfield
Wayne Country Day finished 1-2 in the Greenfield Christmas Tournament. After dropping the first two games by a combined 54 points, Wayne Country Day responded with a 69-60 win over Neuse Christian on Saturday. Four players finished in double...Published: Dec 22, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas: Pridgen, Frasier play strong for NC team
aetzler@newsargus.com SPARTANBURG, S.C. -- Eastern Wayne's Dayshawn Pridgen came into this week's Shrine Bowl preparation as the undersized corner who not many people knew about. He left Saturday's game standing a little bit taller. After sitting out the first couple...Published: Dec 22, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Three CBA grapplers win respective weight classes
BETHEL -- Charles B. Aycock's Alex Johnson, Joshua Wallace and Jacob Dickenson each captured first place in their respective weight class during the North Pitt Christmas Invitational. Johnson emerged as the 106-pound champion. Dickenson and Wallace prevailed at 120 and...Published: Dec 22, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Warrior matmen pick up two wins during Battle at Little Big Horn
Eastern Wayne logged a 2-2 worksheet during the Battle at Little Big Horn contested in New Hope. The Warriors defeated Nash Central 52-21 and reigning Eastern Plains 2-A Conference champion Farmville Central 48-36. John Amon (160 pounds), Justice Johnson (170),...Published: Dec 22, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Goldsboro boys defeat So. Wayne on last-second shot
cellis@newsargus.com There's just something different about rivalry games. Those in attendance at Goldsboro High School on Saturday night for the men's varsity basketball game vs. Southern Wayne could attest to that. In a back-and-forth game that came down to the...Published: Dec 22, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Friday, December 19, 2014
EW's Pridgen, Princeton's Frasier to showcase talents in Shrine Bowl
rcoggins@newsargus.com SPARTANBURG, S.C. -- Defensive specialist Dayshawn Pridgen and highly-recruited running back Johnny Frasier have -- once again -- each raised the bar a little bit higher for future football players at their respective high schools. Pridgen is the first...Published: Dec 19, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Spring Creek boys dump Hobbton
aetzler@newsargus.com SEVEN SPRINGS -- Since returning from a shoulder injury early in the season, Spring Creek's Jordan Hicks has been a double-double machine for the Gators. The scary thing is, he's not even back in shape yet. And if he...Published: Dec 19, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Boxscore: Spring Creek-Hobbton boys
BOYS Hobbton 11 13 10 16 -- 50 Spring Creek 14 28 18 25 -- 85 HOBBTON (2-6, 0-2) Marquez Surrles 2 1 2-2 9, Omar Farrior 3 0 6-9 12, Ty Hunter 1 0 5-8 7, Nicholas Bryant 2...Published: Dec 19, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Snake-bit Princeton boys fall at Neuse Charter
SMITHFIELD -- Tanner Woodard pumped in a season-high 29 points during Princeton's 51-49 loss to defending Carolina 1-A Conference regular-season champ Neuse Charter on Thursday evening. Earl Gibson and Mike Wooten scored seven and five points, respectively. "We're snake-bit right...Published: Dec 19, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Lakewood boys ease past North Duplin
SALEMBURG -- Lakewood outscored North Duplin by 12 points in the middle two periods and pulled away for a 65-52 victory in Carolina 1-A Conference play Thursday. Tyree Payton led the Rebels' offense with 18 points. Ced Kornegay chipped in...Published: Dec 19, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Tigers erase deficit, top Rosewood boys
WARSAW -- Rosewood let a double-digit halftime advantage slip away in a 50-38 loss to James Kenan in their Carolina 1-A Conference game contested at Harmon Gym on Thursday evening. "We had a hard time scoring a bucket in the...Published: Dec 19, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Lakewood girls defeat North Duplin
SALEMBURG -- Lakewood built a 19-point lead after one quarter and cruised past North Duplin, 61-15, in their Carolina 1-A Conference game Thursday evening. Rylee Pate paced the Rebels' offense with seven points. Deja Aycock supplied three points. North Duplin...Published: Dec 19, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Cox, Ricks spearhead Bulldogs' offense
SMITHFIELD -- Charley Cox and Emily Ricks each tallied 12 points in Princeton's 45-38 triumph over second-year Carolina 1-A Conference member Neuse Charter on Thursday evening. The Bulldogs (4-4 overall, 2-0 CC) face South Creek on Dec. 28 in the...Published: Dec 19, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Mercer flirts with triple-double against James Kenan
WARSAW -- Junior shooting guard Lexi Mercer just missed a triple-double -- 27 points, 12 steals, eight rebounds -- during Rosewood's 64-42 romp over Carolina 1-A foe James Kenan at Harmon Gym on Thursday evening. Point guard Krystal Yelverton contributed...Published: Dec 19, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Jones, Darden spark Golden Falcons
DUDLEY -- Myleah Jones and Ashely Darden scored 16 points apiece and Charles B. Aycock fended off county and Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A foe Southern Wayne, 50-35, on Thursday evening. After seeing their 11-point halftime lead shrink to single digits late...Published: Dec 19, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Spring Creek girls snap 8-game skid
SEVEN SPRINGS -- Ashley Marriner shouldn't have even been on the court. She just wanted to prove she could do it. After a thigh injury in the first half, Marriner was told she probably shouldn't go back into the game....Published: Dec 19, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Eastern Wayne matmen rally past J.H. Rose
Victor Skinner earned a match-clinching, second-period fall and Eastern Wayne rallied past J.H. Rose, 36-31, on the Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference scene. Zach Thomas' pin and Jackson Sisk's two-point decision over the Warriors' Cainen Miller at 126 pounds gave the...Published: Dec 19, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Boxscore: Spring Creek-Hobbton girls
GIRLS Hobbton 10 9 16 10 -- 45 Spring Creek 7 29 8 4 -- 55 HOBBTON (1-8, 0-2) Nina Devone 11 0 9-16 31, Shavonha Bell 2 2 2-3 12, Denise Lamb 1 0 0-0 2. TOTALS -- 14...Published: Dec 19, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Preps digest: JV, middle school news
JV * Boys' basketball: Southern Wayne 66, C.B. Aycock 24 -- Michael Evans led the Golden Falcons' attack with nine points. Teammate Elijah Batts added six points. * Girls' basketball: C.B. Aycock 48, Southern Wayne 12 -- Embria Willis...Published: Dec 19, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Boxscore: C.B. Aycock-So. Wayne girls
CBA 15 10 13 12 - 50 So. Wayne 4 9 18 4 - 35 CBA (11-2, 2-0) Connor Vinson 1 0 0-0 2 Mookie Powell 0 0 1-2 1 Lexi Edmundson 2 0 1-2 3 Myleah Jones 4 0...Published: Dec 19, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Boxscore: C.B. Aycock-So. Wayne boys
CBA 12 4 16 20 - 52 So. Wayne 12 10 20 14 - 56 CBA (1-12, 0-2) Keshawn Cobb 2 0 2-6 6 Tyrique Ford 1 0 2-2 4 Cameron Kornegay 5 1 4-8 15 Bryce Jordan 0 0...Published: Dec 19, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Southern Wayne boys escape C.B. Aycock
cellis@newsargus.com DUDLEY -- With a little under a minute to go and down by five points, Charles B Aycock forward Cameron Kornegay stepped to the free throw line for two shots and a chance to make it a one-possession ball...Published: Dec 19, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Thursday, December 18, 2014
Reed, Hargrove, Blount each record double-double in UMO victory
UMO Media Relations MOUNT OLIVE -- University of Mount Olive converted six of nine free throws in the final two minutes, and upended in-state Southeast Region men's basketball foe Wingate University, 75-63, on Wednesday evening. Dominique Reed, Kendall Hargrove and...Published: Dec 18, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Preps digest: Middle schools
Middle schools * Girls' basketball: Grantham 36, Spring Creek 18 -- Alexus Elliott and Erykah Baldwin paced the Bulldogs' offense with 13 and 12 points, respectively. Kayla Herring led SC with nine points. Grantham improved to 3-2 overall this...Published: Dec 18, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Saints' Edgecomb starting to find groove in the pool
rcoggins@newsargus.com A long-distance swimmer by trade, Southern Wayne's Austin Edgecomb is starting to find his groove in grueling multi-lap events. He proved it during the latest multi-team meet contested in the B.G. Darden Natatorium pool inside the Goldsboro Family Y....Published: Dec 18, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Local opinion: Scorekeepers need to pay better attention, or go sit in the stands with their friends
While the electronic age has certainly improved the statistic keeping process for every sport played, it's also presented some problems. Particularly cell phones. And their use at inappropriate times. In just the past three weeks, I have witnessed several basketball...Published: Dec 18, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Blake Poland: EW's quiet leader on the court
aetzler@newsargus.com The sun has yet to rise. Most kids are still sound asleep. But inside the gym at Eastern Wayne sneakers squeak against the hardwood as Blake Poland dribbles right, stops and hits a pull-up jump shot. He knocks down...Published: Dec 18, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Wednesday, December 17, 2014
Preps digest: JV, middle school sports
JV * Boys' basketball: Goldsboro Heat 56, Durham Flight 34 -- The Heat's Gavin Portela knocked down 23 points on 10 of 11 shooting from the floor and picked Durham for four steals. Cam Yarbrough and Joe Rasmussen contributed...Published: Dec 17, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
UMO women fall at Elizabeth City State
UMO Media Relations ELIZABETH CITY -- Arieal Johnson posted a double-double for the University of Mount Olive, which dropped a 61-50 decision to in-state non-conference foe Elizabeth City State on Tuesday evening. Johnson finished with 14 points and 12 rebounds...Published: Dec 17, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Boxscore: So. Wayne-N. Lenoir girls
North Lenoir 9 10 15 12 -- 46 Southern Wayne 14 16 14 15 -- 59 North Lenoir (3-5) Quoya Porter 2 0 3-5 7, Dianthony Hall 0 0 1-2 1, Dellnique Ballen 1 2 1-1 9, Erica Lee 3...Published: Dec 17, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Foul-plagued Atkins sparks Southern Wayne girls
DUDLEY -- Southern Wayne's leading scorer Zaria Atkins watched much of the first half and a good portion of the third quarter from the bench in foul trouble. If the Saints were going to pick up their second win...Published: Dec 17, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
McKinney's FT preserves Saints' home win
aetzler@newsargus.com DUDLEY -- Free throws nearly doomed Southern Wayne. Shot after shot clanked off the rim during crunch time, which allowed North Lenoir to get back in to the game. But when it mattered most with seven seconds left in...Published: Dec 17, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Gators pull away in final 5-plus minutes
rcoggins@newsargus.com SEVEN SPRINGS -- Taylor Jones might not have been completely satisfied Tuesday evening, but he walked away pleased for two reasons. One, the Gators finally showed some mental toughness. Two, SC is 1-0 in Carolina 1-A Conference play. Gary...Published: Dec 17, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Boxscore: Spring Creek-Lakewood boys
Lakewood 11 5 20 9 -- 45 Spring Creek 17 10 17 18 -- 62 LAKEWOOD (1-4, 0-1) Willie Herring 3 1 0-0 9, Johnny Owens 0 2 0-0 6, Maurice Boone 0 1 2-2 5, Nasiem Devane 0...Published: Dec 17, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Rosewood matmen dominate Clinton, AG
LITTLEFIELD -- Rosewood emerged victorious in 23 contested matches and earned 19 pins during non-conference triumphs over Clinton and host Ayden-Grifton on Tuesday evening. The Eagles handed Clinton a 71-9 setback and dumped the Chargers 60-18. Evan Reiss (152 pounds),...Published: Dec 17, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
New Bern boys slip past C.B. Aycock
PIKEVILLE -- Charles B. Aycock continued its rough first season under first-year head coach Dave Elmore with a 47-40 loss to Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference foe New Bern on Tuesday. Cam Kornegay had 11 points and Bryce Jordan added 10...Published: Dec 17, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Tigers defeat Bulldogs in Carolina 1A boys' opener
PRINCETON -- After a slow start in the first quarter, James Kenan rallied 50-44 win over Princeton in each team's Carolina 1-A Conference opener on Tuesday. John Brooks scored 19 points to lead the Tigers, who scored just six points...Published: Dec 17, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
North Duplin boys rally past Neuse Charter
CALYPSO -- After trailing by three points at halftime, North Duplin came out firing and outscored Neuse Charter by nine points in the third quarter and claimed a 65-56 win Tuesday evening. It was the Carolina 1-A opener for both...Published: Dec 17, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Rosewood girls crush Hobbton
NEWTON GROVE -- Lexi Mercer had a double-double with 21 points and 13 rebounds and added six steals and four assists as Rosewood cruised to victory in its conference opener against Hobbton Tuesday. Krystal Yelverton added 10 points for the...Published: Dec 17, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Pate provides half of Rebels' offense in loss
CALYPSO -- Rylee Pate provided half of North Duplin's offense in a 38-18 loss to Neuse Charter in the Carolina 1-A Conference opener for both teams Tuesday. Pate scored nine points. McKenna Karsat led the Cougars with 11 points. The...Published: Dec 17, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Cox erupts for 30 points, Princeton girls prevail
PRINCETON -- Princeton guard Charley Cox dropped in a career-high 30 points during a 50-45 win over James Kenan on Tuesday evening. It was the Carolina 1-A opener for both teams. The Bulldogs fended off strong play from Maquesha Floyd...Published: Dec 17, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Short-handed Spring Creek girls fall to Lakewood
SEVEN SPRINGS -- Injury- and illness-plagued Spring Creek received double-digit scoring efforts from Amber Buchan and Tysha Teachey in a 64-33 loss to Lakewood on Tuesday evening. It was the Carolina 1-A opener for both teams. Buchan, who played on...Published: Dec 17, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Aycock girls handle New Bern
PIKEVILLE -- Ashley Darden led a balanced scoring attack as Charles B. Aycock dominated New Bern 57-37 in the Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A opener for both teams Tuesday. Darden finished with 14 points. Guards Mookie Powell and Taylor Daniels scored eight...Published: Dec 17, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Covington leads Warriors in ECC 3A/4A opener
Three players scored in double figures for Eastern Wayne during a 72-58 win over South Central in the Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A opener for both teams Tuesday evening. Jasmine Covington led the way with 19 points, while Tianna Christopher added 17....Published: Dec 17, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Boxscore: Spring Creek-Lakewood girls
Lakewood 16 18 17 13 -- 64 Spring Creek 10 13 5 5 -- 33 LAKEWOOD (4-1, 1-0) Alexsis Williams 1 0 1-2 3, Justina Henry 7 0 0-0 14, Briana Evans 1 0 1-2 3, Rashyda Parker 10 0...Published: Dec 17, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Moses scores 19, Goldsboro girls roll at home
Tyona Moses led three Goldsboro players in double figures with 19 points during an 81-8, non-conference thrashing of Rocky Mount Prep on Tuesday evening. Tawana Jones added 17 points, while Deja Moore scored 10. Jones and Tayzlie Trippie (nine...Published: Dec 17, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Boxscore: Goldsboro-RM Prep girls
RM Prep 0 1 3 4 - 8 Goldsboro 19 24 21 17 - 81 RM Prep: Akira Simmons 1 1 0-0 5 Diana Pittman 0 0 1-2 1 J'Mya Glaze 1 0 0-0 2 TOTALS: 2 1 1-2 8...Published: Dec 17, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Boxscore: Goldsboro-RM Prep boys
RM Prep 10 7 9 4 - 30 Goldsboro 30 27 19 10 - 86 RM Prep: Lamonte Blue 1 0 0-0 2 Mark Tann 0 1 0-0 3 Keshawn Bryant 4 1 0-0 11 Damion Davis 0 0 2-2...Published: Dec 17, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Goldsboro boys overwhelm RM Prep
cellis@newsargus.com Joe Baker stood under the basket and soaked in the admiration. Moments before, during an inbound play, Baker shook his defender, leapt into the air and threw down a thundering alley-oop over a much taller Rocky Mount Prep player....Published: Dec 17, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Tuesday, December 16, 2014
UNC Pembroke men upset No. 9-ranked University of Mount Olive
PEMBROKE -- JaQuan Blount dumped in a career-high 21 points as No. 9-ranked University of Mount Olive dropped an 86-74, non-conference decision to in-state rival UNC Pembroke on Monday evening. The loss snapped the Trojans' school-record nine-game win streak. Blount,...Published: Dec 16, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Preps digest: Rosewood boys win Carolina 1A opener
Boys' basketball Rosewood 98, Hobbton 70 * NEWTON GROVE -- Dennis Mitchell led three Rosewood players in double figures with 25 points during a 98-70 shootout victory over Hobbton on Monday evening. It was the Carolina 1-A opener for both...Published: Dec 16, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Monday, December 15, 2014
Preps digest: JV sports
JV * Boys' basketball: Goldsboro Heat 62, Lighthouse Eagles 35 -- Gavin Portela just missed a double-double with 23 points, nine rebounds and five assists. Harman Kaler contributed 13 points and six rebounds. Goldsboro (5-4 overall) entertains Durham Flight on...Published: Dec 15, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Hisler will not return to coach UMO women's soccer
rcoggins@newsargus.com MOUNT OLIVE -- University of Mount Olive has begun its search for a new head women's soccer coach. Matt Hisler will not return next season. University policy does not allow athletic department officials to discuss the nature of Hisler's...Published: Dec 15, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
19th Eagle Invitational: Holly Springs turns in record-setting performance
rcoggins@newsargus.com Bill Edmundson got a first-hand glance at Holly Springs during a dual match two weeks ago. He walked away impressed. And what he saw Saturday certainly didn't surprise him. Holly Springs successfully defended its crown in dominating and record-setting...Published: Dec 15, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Saturday, December 13, 2014
Waters sparks Chargers
By RUDY COGGINS rcoggins@newsargus.com DJ Waters made his case to become a regular starter in the Wayne Country Day lineup Saturday afternoon. The freshman guard pumped in 10 of his team-best 18 points in the fourth quarter of the Chargers'...Published: Dec 13, 2014 11:26 PM Full Story
Faith Christian beats Liberty at buzzer
By RUDY COGGINS rcoggins@newsargus.com Faith Christian head varsity basketball coach Stephen Hardison, for three brief seconds, channeled his "inner" Mike Krzyzewski on Friday evening. Tied at 66 with 2.9 seconds left, Hardison called timeout and drew up a play on...Published: Dec 13, 2014 11:26 PM Full Story
Warriors overcome flat start against Kinston
By ALLEN ETZLER aetzler@newsargus.com Tianna Christopher knew changes would have to start with her if Eastern Wayne wanted to go where they thought -- and still think -- they can go. "My attitude (last year) was some crap," Christopher said...Published: Dec 13, 2014 11:26 PM Full Story
C.B. Aycock gets big win over Goldsboro
By CAM ELLIS cellis@newsargus.com As conference play begins next week, teams around the area are doing their best to get in any and all final tune-ups before the grueling stretch run begins. For the Charles B. Aycock women's basketball team,...Published: Dec 13, 2014 11:26 PM Full Story
Waters sparks Chargers
By RUDY COGGINS rcoggins@newsargus.com DJ Waters made his case to become a regular starter in the Wayne Country Day lineup Saturday afternoon. The freshman guard pumped in 10 of his team-best 18 points in the fourth quarter of the Chargers'...Published: Dec 13, 2014 11:26 PM Full Story
Faith Christian beats Liberty at buzzer
By RUDY COGGINS rcoggins@newsargus.com Faith Christian head varsity basketball coach Stephen Hardison, for three brief seconds, channeled his "inner" Mike Krzyzewski on Friday evening. Tied at 66 with 2.9 seconds left, Hardison called timeout and drew up a play on...Published: Dec 13, 2014 11:26 PM Full Story
Warriors overcome flat start against Kinston
By ALLEN ETZLER aetzler@newsargus.com Tianna Christopher knew changes would have to start with her if Eastern Wayne wanted to go where they thought -- and still think -- they can go. "My attitude (last year) was some crap," Christopher said...Published: Dec 13, 2014 11:26 PM Full Story
C.B. Aycock gets big win over Goldsboro
By CAM ELLIS cellis@newsargus.com As conference play begins next week, teams around the area are doing their best to get in any and all final tune-ups before the grueling stretch run begins. For the Charles B. Aycock women's basketball team,...Published: Dec 13, 2014 11:26 PM Full Story
Waters sparks Chargers
By RUDY COGGINS rcoggins@newsargus.com DJ Waters made his case to become a regular starter in the Wayne Country Day lineup Saturday afternoon. The freshman guard pumped in 10 of his team-best 18 points in the fourth quarter of the Chargers'...Published: Dec 13, 2014 11:26 PM Full Story
Faith Christian beats Liberty at buzzer
By RUDY COGGINS rcoggins@newsargus.com Faith Christian head varsity basketball coach Stephen Hardison, for three brief seconds, channeled his "inner" Mike Krzyzewski on Friday evening. Tied at 66 with 2.9 seconds left, Hardison called timeout and drew up a play on...Published: Dec 13, 2014 11:26 PM Full Story
Warriors overcome flat start against Kinston
By ALLEN ETZLER aetzler@newsargus.com Tianna Christopher knew changes would have to start with her if Eastern Wayne wanted to go where they thought -- and still think -- they can go. "My attitude (last year) was some crap," Christopher said...Published: Dec 13, 2014 11:26 PM Full Story
C.B. Aycock gets big win over Goldsboro
By CAM ELLIS cellis@newsargus.com As conference play begins next week, teams around the area are doing their best to get in any and all final tune-ups before the grueling stretch run begins. For the Charles B. Aycock women's basketball team,...Published: Dec 13, 2014 11:26 PM Full Story
Waters sparks Chargers
By RUDY COGGINS rcoggins@newsargus.com DJ Waters made his case to become a regular starter in the Wayne Country Day lineup Saturday afternoon. The freshman guard pumped in 10 of his team-best 18 points in the fourth quarter of the Chargers'...Published: Dec 13, 2014 11:25 PM Full Story
Faith Christian beats Liberty at buzzer
By RUDY COGGINS rcoggins@newsargus.com Faith Christian head varsity basketball coach Stephen Hardison, for three brief seconds, channeled his "inner" Mike Krzyzewski on Friday evening. Tied at 66 with 2.9 seconds left, Hardison called timeout and drew up a play on...Published: Dec 13, 2014 11:25 PM Full Story
Warriors overcome flat start against Kinston
By ALLEN ETZLER aetzler@newsargus.com Tianna Christopher knew changes would have to start with her if Eastern Wayne wanted to go where they thought -- and still think -- they can go. "My attitude (last year) was some crap," Christopher said...Published: Dec 13, 2014 11:25 PM Full Story
C.B. Aycock gets big win over Goldsboro
By CAM ELLIS cellis@newsargus.com As conference play begins next week, teams around the area are doing their best to get in any and all final tune-ups before the grueling stretch run begins. For the Charles B. Aycock women's basketball team,...Published: Dec 13, 2014 11:25 PM Full Story
Friday, December 12, 2014
Trojan women weather late FMU rally
rcoggins@newsargus.com MOUNT OLIVE -- Haunted by close losses and the inability to finish ballgames, the University of Mount Olive exorcised those recent demons in historic fashion Thursday evening. Gabby Griffin and Tommarah Harris each turned in a career scoring performance,...Published: Dec 12, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
East Duplin girls roll past North Duplin
CALYPSO -- Rylee Pate had nine points in North Duplin's 55-26 non-conference loss to East Duplin on Thursday. Shaily McCarty added five points for the Rebels. Tenae McKenzie led East Duplin with 10 points. North Duplin (0-4 overall) opens its...Published: Dec 12, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Mercer, Yelverton lead Rosewood to road win
CLEVELAND -- Lexi Mercer and Krystal Yelverton combined to score 44 of Rosewood's 51 points in a non-conference win over Cleveland. After the Eagles struggled to score in the second and third periods, Cleveland held a six-point lead going into...Published: Dec 12, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
North Duplin boys notch 1st win of season
CALYPSO -- North Duplin had three players finish in double figures as the Rebels got their first win of the season, 52-43, over East Duplin on Thursday evening. Cedrick Kornegay led North Duplin with 13 points. Tyree Payton and Trey...Published: Dec 12, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Preps digest: JV, middle schools
JV * Girls basketball: Cresset Christian 33, Wayne Christian 27 -- Summer Rose led Wayne Christian with 15 points, but Wayne Christian came up short against Cresset Christian. Allison Whitfield and Madison Wells each contributed four points for the...Published: Dec 12, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
19th Eagle Invitational: Edmundson brings in strong, quality opponents
rcoggins@newsargus.com Rosewood High wrestling coach Bill Edmundson compiled -- and studied -- the entry lists as Thursday evening faded into early this morning. Excitement surged through his veins despite the exhaustive "behind the scenes" work that is necessary to make...Published: Dec 12, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Thursday, December 11, 2014
Preps digest: JV sports
JV * Boys' basketball: Southern Nash 40, Charles B. Aycock 31 -- A two-point first quarter doomed the Golden Falcons in their non-conference loss to the Firebirds on Wednesday. Tayquan Hampton was the lone Golden Falcon in double figures...Published: Dec 11, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Wooten knocks down 32 points, Dogs fall to Midway
PRINCETON -- Mike Wooten scored a season-high 32 points to lead Princeton, but Midway claimed an 81-76, non-conference win Wednesday evening. The Bulldogs trailed by three with seven seconds remaining but couldn't get tie the game. Tanner Woodard scored 13...Published: Dec 11, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Spring Creek boys drain FTs in 4th quarter
KENLY -- Spring Creek converted 13 of 18 free throws in the fourth quarter to seal a 56-46, non-conference win over North Johnston on Wednesday night. Brandon Gonzalez led the Gators with 20 points, five rebounds and three steals. Trey...Published: Dec 11, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Princeton girls upend Midway
PRINCETON -- Charley Cox dropped in 18 points to lead Princeton to a 14-point, non-conference victory over Midway on Wednesday evening. Jaclyn Farrior and Kelsey Peedin each added 12 points. Freshman Emily Ricks had eight. Taylor Faircloth led Midway with...Published: Dec 11, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Eastern Wayne football highlights -- 2013, 2014
During the past two seasons, Eastern Wayne has undoubtedly enjoyed its most successful run on the football field. Here are a few highlights: 2013 * The Warriors finished 11-3, including a 7-1 record at Little Big Horn. That team earned...Published: Dec 11, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Eastern Wayne-Goldsboro girls box
Eastern Wayne 16 21 18 26 -- 81 Goldsboro 16 11 13 6 -- 46 Eastern Wayne (5-0) Natasha Johnson 0 0 0-1 0, Treycie Ford 4 1 0-0 11, 1 0 1-6 3, Tianna Christopher 3 2 7-10 19,...Published: Dec 11, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Mozingo scores 17 in Warriors' road win
When Goldsboro and Eastern Wayne combined to shoot 44 free throws in the first half, just about everyone was in foul trouble. Everyone except for Megan Mozingo. And luckily for Eastern Wayne, Mozingo was the hottest shooter on the...Published: Dec 11, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Eastern Wayne-Goldsboro boys box
Eastern Wayne 10 19 9 22 -- 60 Goldsboro 14 21 12 23 -- 70 EASTERN WAYNE (1-4) Blake Poland 3 0 2-3 8, Dameko Artis 1 0 0-0 2, Yeonte Royal 0 0 1-2 1, Deshawn Boudy 2 1...Published: Dec 11, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Thomas controls boards, Cougars defeat Warriors
aetzler@newsargus.com Jaylin Thomas knew he still had more to prove. He transferred from Eastern Wayne to Goldsboro at the beginning of the school year, and received blowback from his peers about the decision. "There was just a lot of negative...Published: Dec 11, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
EW football: Player's bold statement proves true
rcoggins@newsargus.com HAVELOCK -- Jabo Fulghum doesn't remember the player who made the bold -- but confident -- statement in the weight room one afternoon. Fulghum certainly didn't forget the comment. "I guess it was about three or four weeks into...Published: Dec 11, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Aycock-So. Nash girls box
Southern Nash 5 8 9 5 -- 27 C.B. Aycock 12 19 21 10 -- 62 SOUTHERN NASH Destiny Burgess 2 1 5-9 12, Ruffin Leah 0 0 0-0 0, Lauren Wells 0 0 0-0 0, Caitlin Batchelor 0 2...Published: Dec 11, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Aycock-So. Nash boys box
Southern Nash 14 16 4 12 -- 46 C.B. Aycock 10 14 15 10 -- 49 SOUTHERN NASH (5-1) Emmanuel Merriweather 2 2 3-6 13, Chris Lucas 1 0 2-3 4, Tahj Deans 2 1 0-0 7, Marquis Wright 6...Published: Dec 11, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Aycock boys snap 9-game, season-opening skid
cellis@newsargus.com PIKEVILLE -- As Southern Nash guard Garret Jones watched his half-court heave bang off the backboard, front iron and drop onto the floor, a collective gasp arose from the Charles B. Aycock fans and students who stuck around to...Published: Dec 11, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Jones, Vinson pace Aycock girls past Ladybirds
PIKEVILLE -- Myleah Jones and Connor Vinson led a balanced scoring attack as Charles B Aycock dismantled Southern Nash, 62-27, on Wednesday evening. Jones and Vinson each finished with 15 points. Taylor Daniels added 12. The margin of victory...Published: Dec 11, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Wednesday, December 10, 2014
Preps digest: Middle school news
Middle schools * Boys' basketball: Goldsboro Heat 36, Harnett County 9 -- Benson Jones scored 11 points and added seven rebounds and four assists to lift Goldsboro Heat to their first victory of the season over Harnett County on...Published: Dec 10, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Unbeaten UMO men ranked in two national polls
UMO Media Relations MOUNT OLIVE -- The unbeaten University of Mount Olive men's basketball team -- off to its best start in school history -- rose a couple of spots in two national polls this week. The Trojan men are...Published: Dec 10, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Makdad logs second regional-qualifying time of season
rcoggins@newsargus.com Bradley Makdad stepped onto the starter's block, adjusted his stance and waited for the starter's signal. Once it beeped, Makdad smoothly entered the water and it was poetry in motion from there during the boys' 200-yard individual medley. The...Published: Dec 10, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Ramsey, Freeman provide offense in WCDS defeat
Wayne Country Day dropped to 0-7 with a 62-15, non-conference loss against Oakwood on Tuesday. TT Ramsey led the Chargers with five points. Lillian Freeman had four. WCDS visits Pungo Christian on Thursday....Published: Dec 10, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Devilpups defeat Rebels in girls' basketball
JACKSONVILLE -- Lejeune scored 22 first-quarter points and rolled past North Duplin, 46-19, on Tuesday evening. Alexis James led Lejeune with 20 points. Rylee Pate scored eight points for the Rebels, who dropped to 0-3 with the loss. The Rebels...Published: Dec 10, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Rosewood grapplers win pair of road matches
BETHEL -- Rosewood's matmen turned in a pair of dominating efforts during a non-conference tri-meet hosted by perennial Eastern Plains 2-A Conference powerhouse North Pitt on Tuesday evening. The Eagles handed Farmville a 71-6 loss and turned back the host...Published: Dec 10, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Portela puts 'Heat' on Harnett County
Gavin Portela shot 12 of 14 from the field and finished with a double-double -- 25 points, 10 rebounds -- during the Goldsboro Heat's 61-57 win over Harnett County on Tuesday evening. Portela also had six steals. Josiah Simmons added...Published: Dec 10, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Lejeune holds off Jacksonville
JACKSONVILLE -- Jason Pullen scored 35 points and Lejeune held off a fourth-quarter comeback to edge North Duplin 66-64 on Tuesday night. The Rebels outscored Lejeune 21-14 in the fourth, but ran out of time to complete the comeback. Cedrick...Published: Dec 10, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Sasser scores 27 in Faith Christian win
Junior Richard Sasser scored 27 points to lead Faith Christian past N.C. Christian Schools Association 2-A foe Wilson Christian on Tuesday night. Freshman Christopher Mills added 19 points for Faith. Faith plays host to Liberty on Friday....Published: Dec 10, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
WCDS boys rout Oakwood
GREENVILLE -- Wayne Country Day held Oakwood to two points in the first quarter and cruised to a 74-41, non-conference victory Tuesday evening. Joel Davis scored 23 points, grabbed seven boards and dished five assists for the Chargers. Jamal Forde...Published: Dec 10, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Goldsboro forfeits pair of football victories
rcoggins@newsargus.com Goldsboro High School athletics director Dwight Sutton officially announced Tuesday afternoon that the school has forfeited two football games due to using an academically ineligible player. The player in question passed just two spring classes and did take a...Published: Dec 10, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Eagles avenge hardwood loss to Aycock's girls
aetzler@newsargus.com PIKEVILLE -- When Lexi Mercer saw the yellow light go up from the Rosewood bench she knew she had to be a little bit more cautious. After two players fouled out last week because they didn't know how many...Published: Dec 10, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Rosewood's defense grounds CBA in 2nd half
PIKEVILLE -- After allowing Charles B. Aycock to come back and send the game to overtime on a last-second 3-pointer from Ian Best last week, Danny Mitchell knew he couldn't let that happen again. He challenged his defense to...Published: Dec 10, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Tuesday, December 9, 2014
South Johnston boys prevail over Princeton on buzzer-beating 3-pointer
PRINCETON -- Blake Tart's halfcourt heave swished the net as time expired and lifted South Johnston past Princeton, 67-65, in double overtime Monday evening. The Bulldogs couldn't convert at the free throw line with three seconds left. The Trojans...Published: Dec 9, 2014 1:51 PM Full Story
Hawley tallies 11 points in Princeton's non-conference loss
PRINCETON -- Cheslea Hawley led three Princeton players in double figures with 11 points during a 53-41, non-conference loss to county rival South Johnston on Monday evening. Charley Cox and Jackie Farrior provided 10 points apiece. The Bulldogs (1-3 overall)...Published: Dec 9, 2014 1:51 PM Full Story
Chargers' Pittman continues solid season in the pool
Wayne Country Day freshman Zan Pittman turned in another pair of state-qualifying times during a multi-team meet swam at the B.G. Darden Natatorium on Monday evening. Pittman punched his ticket to the N.C. Independent Schools Athletic Association Classes 1-A/2-A championships...Published: Dec 9, 2014 1:51 PM Full Story
Monday, December 8, 2014
Prep football players-of-the-week: Dec. 5
OFFENSE -- KK Best (Eastern Wayne): Junior quarterback accounted for 203 yards of total offense and two touchdowns in Warriors' season-ending, 35-12 loss to Havelock in the NCHSAA 3-A eastern regional championship game.DEFENSE -- John Brooks (James Kenan): Junior linebacker...Published: Dec 8, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Grant Wilder Wilson Invitational: Aycock's Wallace claims 152-pound title
ROCKY MOUNT -- Charles B. Aycock sophomore Joshua Wallace seized the 152-pound championship during the Grant Wilder Wilson Invitational wrestled at Rocky Mount Senior High. Zack Howard (132) and Jarrett Paynter (180) each placed second. Teammate Jacob Dickenson recorded a...Published: Dec 8, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Warrior matmen grapple at East Carteret
BEAUFORT -- Eastern Wayne, which has wrestled a challenging non-conference schedule, had just four individual victories during the Hard Nor'Easter Duals contested at East Carteret High School. The Warriors (1-11 overall) fell to Jacksonville White Oak, Jacksonville Northside and the...Published: Dec 8, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Pierce-Davis Memorial: Eagles, Bulldogs, Cougars compete
BETHEL -- Rayquon Jones and Kaleb Taylor each claimed an individual championship and Rosewood finished runner-up during the team portion of the 23rd annual Pierce-Davis Memorial contested at North Pitt High School. Jones pinned all three opponents at 220 pounds,...Published: Dec 8, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Preps digest: JV, middle schools
JV * Boys' basketball: Goldsboro Heat 54, Chatham Thunder-White 34 -- Gavin Portela emerged as the Heat's top scorer with 19 points, 13 rebounds and six assists. Cameron Yarbrough chipped in 11 points and snared seven rebounds. Harman Kaler...Published: Dec 8, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Saturday, December 6, 2014
Rose crashes boards, Wayne Christian wins
Wayne Christian d. Antioch * LUMBERTON -- Tanner Rose grabbed a team-high 10 rebounds and Wayne Christian defeated Antioch Christian in non-conference play Friday evening. A final score was not provided. Rose also had five points, two assists and...Published: Dec 6, 2014 11:52 PM Full Story
Golden Falcons outlast Eagles in overtime
cellis@newsargus.com No one would have blamed the Charles B. Aycock students who made the cross-county trek to Rosewood if they had left at halftime Friday evening. Some of them probably did. Rosewood led by 20-plus points at the break and...Published: Dec 6, 2014 11:52 PM Full Story
Spurgeon takes back seat on offense to play shut down defense
aetzler@newsargus.com SEVEN SPRINGS -- Chad Spurgeon knew after his responsibilities changed for Friday's game, he wasn't going to be able to stuff the stat sheets like he usually does. Spurgeon was given the challenge of shutting down Lejeune captain Jason...Published: Dec 6, 2014 11:52 PM Full Story
CB Aycock still winless after OT loss
Boys' basketball Rosewood 51, C.B. Aycock 48 (OT) * Rosewood needed overtime to pull out a tough, 51-48 overtime win over county rival Charles B. Aycock on Friday evening. Down three points with less than 10 seconds to play, Golden...Published: Dec 6, 2014 11:52 PM Full Story
James Kenan falls to Wallace-Rose Hill
TEACHEY -- Max Hernandez booted a 33-yard field goal to put defending 1-AA state champion James Kenan up by three points with 10 minutes remaining Friday evening. That was too much time for archrival Wallace-Rose Hill. With under four...Published: Dec 6, 2014 11:52 PM Full Story
Eastern Wayne's title run comes up short
rcoggins@newsargus.com HAVELOCK -- Eastern Wayne just couldn't get the crucial defensive stops it needed against a Shrine Bowl quarterback and future Division I running back Friday evening. The Warriors' offense had no answer, either. Havelock senior Travis Sabdo directed three...Published: Dec 6, 2014 11:52 PM Full Story
OUTDOORS -- Marsh column
Of all the state's mammals, the southern fox squirrel is most unique. It has several color phases, including the reddish phase of northern states that has extended its range into the northern mountains in recent years. But, the southern color...Published: Dec 6, 2014 11:52 PM Full Story
James Kenan Box
Eastern Wayne 0 6 6 0 -- 12 Havelock 7 14 7 7 -- 35 First quarter H -- Begley 3 pass from Sabdo (Baker kick), 5:17 Second quarter EW -- Best 13 run (kick failed), 9:16 H -- Sharpe...Published: Dec 6, 2014 11:52 PM Full Story
E. Wayne-Havelock box
Eastern Wayne 0 6 6 0 -- 12 Havelock 7 14 7 7 -- 35 First quarter H -- Begley 3 pass from Sabdo (Baker kick), 5:17 Second quarter EW -- Best 13 run (kick failed), 9:16 H -- Sharpe...Published: Dec 6, 2014 11:52 PM Full Story
Spring Creek bench plays well, but Gators still fall
Girls' basketball Lejeune 57, Spring Creek 50 * SEVEN SPRINGS -- Spring Creek head coach Charlie Cotten wasn't happy with the energy his girls brought early in the third quarter. So he cleared his bench and took out four girls...Published: Dec 6, 2014 11:52 PM Full Story
Friday, December 5, 2014
Steiner is Warriors' 'do-it-all' player
aetzler@newsargus.com Any time Dayshawn Pridgen makes a long run and finds the end zone, receivers Malik Richard or Deshawn Boudy turn a two-yard screen pass into a 30-yard gain or quarterback KK Best scrambles out of a sack and sees...Published: Dec 5, 2014 1:50 PM Full Story
Wooten, Miller prevail in Warriors' ECC dual meet with New Bern
NEW BERN -- Heavyweight Bryan Wooten and Cainen Miller, each a returning starter, scored Eastern Wayne's lone points in a 65-12 loss to New Bern on the Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference scene. Miller logged a 58-second pin over the Bears'...Published: Dec 5, 2014 1:50 PM Full Story
Rosewood grapplers earn 1-1 split at Holly Springs
HOLLY SPRINGS -- Rosewood and Triton each won three contested individual matches, but the Eagles prevailed 45-24 in non-conference action at Holly Springs High School. Malique Boyd, Sam Drew and Kaleb Smith each defeated their respective opponent. Teammates Tanner Stevens,...Published: Dec 5, 2014 1:50 PM Full Story
Pate scores 16, Rebel girls fall to E. Duplin
Aside from Rylee Pate, North Duplin's offense never got going in North Duplin's 66-26 defeat at the hands of East Duplin on Thursday. Pate scored 15 of her team's 26 points and only four Rebels players registered points. Deja Aycock...Published: Dec 5, 2014 1:50 PM Full Story
East Duplin defeats North Duplin on hardwood
East Duplin routed county foe North Duplin 74-48 on Thursday night. East Duplin was led by Rayponzell West and Noah Simpson, who combined to score 27 points. Cedrick Kornegay led the Rebels with 16 points, while Tyree Payton chipped in...Published: Dec 5, 2014 1:50 PM Full Story
Goldsboro's boys finish 3rd in Rosewood Polar Bear meet
Goldsboro boys finished third overall in the Rosewood Polar Bear contested Thursday afternoon. Antonio Futrelle led the Cougars with second place in the long jump (19-2). Sterling Dodson placed third in shot put and Jamal Gaddy finished second in the...Published: Dec 5, 2014 1:50 PM Full Story
Aycock's Warner takes 2 events at South Johnston meet
FOUR OAKS -- Charles B. Aycock's Courtney Warner emerged victorious in two individual events during a multi-team meet contested at South Johnston on Thursday afternoon. Warner won the 55-meter dash in 7.0 seconds and claimed the 300 meters in 42.6...Published: Dec 5, 2014 1:50 PM Full Story
Goldsboro takes battle of cross-county rivals
rcoggins@newsargus.com A double-digit loss to perennial 2-A basketball powerhouse Kinston sent a mental warning to head Goldsboro basketball coach Russell Stephens. He relayed that concern to his team -- don't expect Eastern Wayne to back down from a challenge. The...Published: Dec 5, 2014 1:50 PM Full Story
Preps digest: JV news
JV * Boys' basketball: Cape Fear Christian 57, Wayne Christian 42 -- Austin Kornegay paced the Eagles with 17 points, seven rebounds and five steals. Chase King contributed six points and four rebounds, while Micaiah Singletary added six points,...Published: Dec 5, 2014 1:50 PM Full Story
3A east final: Warriors get shot at redemption
rcoggins@newsargus.com HAVELOCK -- Eastern Wayne gets a chance for redemption with a guardian angel on its side tonight. Deshawn Boudy can't wait. The fifth-seeded Warriors (11-2 overall) travel to three-time defending state 3-A champion Havelock. It's a rematch of last...Published: Dec 5, 2014 1:50 PM Full Story
E. Wayne-Goldsboro boxes
Thursday's games BOYS Goldsboro 23 19 27 29 -- 98 Eastern Wayne 13 20 15 19 -- 67 GOLDSBORO (4-0) Rasheen Artis 5 2 8-10 22, Myron Carmon 7 3 2-2 25, Joseph Baker 2 0 0-0 4, Kisheem Faison...Published: Dec 5, 2014 1:50 PM Full Story
Eastern Wayne's pressure 'D' causes 38 turnovers
Some teams prepare for the opposition, Eastern Wayne -- instead -- prepares for itself. So far, the formula is working. The Warriors coerced county rival Goldsboro in 38 turnovers, including 21 steals, during a 73-43 non-conference victory Thursday evening....Published: Dec 5, 2014 1:50 PM Full Story
Warriors use 'Click-Boom Nation' as mantra
aetzler@newsargus.com Stand on the Eastern Wayne sideline for a game and you'll hear it. Watch them during practice and you'll hear it. See them celebrating a victory post-game at the local Cookout establishment and you'll hear it. C-B-N. Boom. It's...Published: Dec 5, 2014 1:50 PM Full Story
Thursday, December 4, 2014
C.B. Aycock matmen go 1-1
DUDLEY -- Freshman 106-pounder Austin Doyle returned to the lineup and notched two victories as Charles B. Aycock battled in a three-team dual meet contested at Southern Wayne on Wednesday evening. The Golden Falcons (8-3 overall) handed the Saints a...Published: Dec 4, 2014 1:51 PM Full Story
No. 10-ranked Trojan men throttle Erskine
cellis@newsargus.com MOUNT OLIVE -- The whole gym saw it coming. As an Erskine College guard barreled into the lane and threw up an off-balance layup, University of Mount Olive junior forward Mike Moore -- in one swift motion -- stepped...Published: Dec 4, 2014 1:51 PM Full Story
Trojan women drop shootout loss to Flying Fleet
aetzler@newsargus.com MOUNT OLIVE -- The best characteristic about Wendy Lee's women's basketball team is probably its youthful exuberance. The same trait could be considered its Achilles' Heel. At least it was Wednesday night. That youthful exuberance is what never allowed...Published: Dec 4, 2014 1:51 PM Full Story
Preps digest: Varsity, JV, middle schools
Boys' basketball Spring Creek 83, Jones Senior 76 * SEVEN SPRINGS -- Gary Williams poured in a team-high 20 points, while Tre Hammonds and Chad Spurgeon each flirted with a triple-double during an 83-76, non-conference win over Jones Sr. on...Published: Dec 4, 2014 1:50 PM Full Story
Wednesday, December 3, 2014
Preps digest: Middle schools
Middle schools Wayne Christian 35, Goldsboro Heat 34 * Boys' basketball: Wayne Christian 35, Goldsboro Heat 34 -- Will White dropped in 17 points to lead Wayne Christian on Tuesday. Luke Parks had 15 for the Heat and Benson...Published: Dec 3, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Wayne County United Soccer quintet picked for England Academy
rcoggins@newsargus.com Not many American soccer fans, or players for that matter, get to see the hallowed pitch -- Old Trafford -- that Manchester United calls home. David McIver will. And Aaron Seate, Lauren Smith, Haley Martin and Connor Piwowarski. However,...Published: Dec 3, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Rebels lose lead, fall to Devilpups
CALYPSO -- Lejeune made up a 14-point deficit with a 27-point fourth quarter, and battled back to defeat North Duplin, 67-61, on Tuesday evening. Tyree Payton led all scorers with 23 points and Trey Pate chipped in 13. Luke Britt...Published: Dec 3, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Woodard has double-double in Princeton victory
PRINCETON -- Tanner Woodard had a double-double to lead Princeton past Raleigh Charter 53-49 on Tuesday evening. Woodard finished with 20 points and 12 rebounds. Bulldogs guard Mike Wooten added 11 points and Adrian Whack chipped in seven. Princeton (1-0...Published: Dec 3, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Blue Devils pull away from Gators in 4th quarter
South Lenoir pulled away from Spring Creek in the fourth quarter and triumphed 49-39 in non-conference play Tuesday evening. The Gators were led by Chad Spurgeon's nine points and six rebounds. Tre Hammonds and Najee Young combined for 14 points...Published: Dec 3, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Wayne Christian gets another win over Heat
The Goldsboro Heat junior varsity team gave Wayne Christian all it could handle, but ultimately fell 70-66 on Tuesday. Gavin Portela led the Heat with a double-double with 21 points and 11 boards. Josiah Simmons tossed in 14 and Jordan...Published: Dec 3, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Rosewood boys squeeze past North Johnston
Dennis Mitchell scored 15 points to lead Rosewood past North Johnston, 44-42, on Tuesday evening. Zach Barnes chipped in eight points. Rosewood (2-0 overall) plays host to Cleveland today....Published: Dec 3, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Southern Wayne boys snap 4-game skid
DUDLEY -- Southern Wayne squeaked out a 73-71 non-conference win over Northern Nash on Tuesday evening. The Saints snapped a four-game skid. Marquail Roddick had a double-double with 13 points and 10 boards. Montrell Plummer scored 21 and Terry Artis...Published: Dec 3, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Lejeune girls stop North Duplin
CALYPSO -- North Duplin couldn't recover after scoring just seven points in the first half and dropped a season-opening, 48-25 defeat to Lejeune on Tuesday. Rylee Pate's 10 points made her the only Rebel to reach double figures. Shaily McCarty...Published: Dec 3, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Rosewood girls build early lead, thump North Johnston
Despite a rough night shooting from the floor, Rosewood built up a 19-point lead by halftime and cruised to a 54-37 victory over North Johnston in non-conference action. Lexi Mercer scored 23 points on 10 off 22 shooting and added...Published: Dec 3, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Perennial power Northern Nash upends So. Wayne girls
DUDLEY -- Zaria Atkins scored nearly half her team's points in a 63-46, non-conference loss Northern Nash on Tuesday evening. Atkins finished the game with 22 points, eight assists and seven rebounds. Iyahna Bess had seven points for the Saints....Published: Dec 3, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Princeton girls open season with win
PRINCETON -- Princeton didn't have a single player score in double figures, but was able to knock off Raleigh Charter 46-38 in its season-opening game Tuesday. Charley Cox and Kelsey Peedin led the Bulldogs with eight points apiece. Freshman Emily...Published: Dec 3, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Garner nails game-winning shot for Goldsboro's girls
aetzler@newsargus.com PIKEVILLE -- Destini Covington jogged to the bench after picking up her fifth foul. She would have to watch this one unfold from the sidelines -- not on the court like she is accustomed to doing. With Covington on...Published: Dec 3, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Eastern Wayne girls dismantle Kinston
Kinston drained the first field goal. Eastern Wayne answered in dominating fashion. The Warriors seized command with a 10-0 run and never relinquished their advantage in a 69-41, non-conference triumph over Kinston on Tuesday evening. It was the Vikings'...Published: Dec 3, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Warriors play tough for one half, then Vikings flex muscles
rcoggins@newsargus.com Moments before they stepped onto the court Tuesday, the Eastern Wayne basketball team welcomed some surprise guests in their locker room -- members the varsity football team. The group told their fellow athletes that anything could happen against Kinston,...Published: Dec 3, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
E. Wayne-Kinston box scores
GIRLS Kinston 4 10 14 13 -- 41 E. Wayne 13 18 22 16 -- 69 KINSTON (0-1) Kailexus Mills 2 0 3-6 7, Jada Faison 4 0 0-0-8, Jazlyn Grimes 2 0 4-4 8, Shannon Mayo 1 0 0-0...Published: Dec 3, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
C.B. Aycock-Goldsboro girls box
GIRLS Goldsboro 9 20 12 10 -- 51 CB Aycock 13 15 11 10 -- 49 GOLDSBORO (2-1) Amari Thompson 1 0 0-4 2, Destini Covington 3 3 2-2 17, Deja Moore 1 0 0-0 2, Markia Garner 1 0...Published: Dec 3, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Golden Falcons miss FTs, fall to Cougars
cellis@newsargus.com PIKEVILLE -- While it's sometimes referred to as the "charity stripe," the free throw line was anything but generous to the Charles B. Aycock boys' varsity basketball team Tuesday evening. Poor free throw shooting and sloppy ball handling down...Published: Dec 3, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Tuesday, December 2, 2014
Local swimmers fare well in Goldsboro Y pool
Swimming Eastern Wayne's quartet of Faith Boyette, Sophie Zou, Tricia Malcolm and Brianna Applegarth touched the wall second in 2 minutes, 24.08 seconds during the 200-yard medley relay on Tuesday evening. Goldsboro's foursome of Kaylee Lyon, Matti Lyon, Anna Prezbindowski...Published: Dec 2, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Preps digest: JV, middle schools
JV * Boys' basketball: Wayne Country Day 72, Goldsboro Heat 79 -- DJ Waters pumped in 21 points for the Chargers, while PJ Hill scored 20. Jack Talton and Marcus Metcalf knocked down nine points apiece. Gavin Portela led...Published: Dec 2, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Eastern Wayne-Havelock football tickets go on sale Thursday
Pre-sale tickets for the Eastern Wayne-Havelock football game are on sale Thursday and Friday from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. in the new gym lobby. The pre-sale price is $7. Tickets are $8 at the gate. Eastern Wayne (10-2 overall) and three-time...Published: Dec 2, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Monday, December 1, 2014
Higginbotham pleased with team's poise
rcoggins@newsargus.com MOUNT OLIVE -- Each time No. 20-ranked Georgia Regents Augusta pulled to within single digits Sunday afternoon, University of Mount Olive head men's basketball coach Joey Higginbotham didn't burn a timeout. He let the Trojans play. And he couldn't...Published: Dec 1, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
UMO-GRU Augusta men's box
Sunday's game At Mount Olive GRU AUGUSTA (5-1) Devon Wright-Nelson 5 1 2-4 15, Vlad Cobzaru 0 0 0-2 0, Keith Crump 1 0 0-0 2, Devonte Thomas 4 3 5-6 23, Keshun Sherrill 4 0 6-6 14, D'Angelo Boyce...Published: Dec 1, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Prep football players-of-the-week: Nov. 28
OFFENSE: Deshawn Boudy (Eastern Wayne) -- Hauled in three touchdown passes as Eastern Wayne upset No. 1-ranked and unbeaten Southern Guilford, 56-55, in overtime in the NCHSAA eastern 3-A football semifinals.DEFENSE: Cody Garner (Princeton) -- In final game with Bulldogs,...Published: Dec 1, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Prep notebook: Underdog Warriors continue playoff run
From staff reports Each week, according to head varsity football coach Bubba Williams, Eastern Wayne enters every Friday night as the underdog. It's a role the Warriors have accepted well and used to their advantage -- most recently against No....Published: Dec 1, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story