Trojan women get much-needed, confident-boosting win

rcoggins@newsargus.com MOUNT OLIVE -- Sitting forward in her chair and feeling a cool breeze from the fan blowing in the coach's office, Ni'Ya Styles showed a sense of relief Wednesday evening. Who could blame her? A team that struggled to...

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Blount scores 17 points, UMO men throttle Belmont Abbey

cellis@newsagus.com MOUNT OLIVE - The shots were falling as fast as the freezing rain that hung around outside Kornegay Arena late Wednesday night. Inside, it was business as usual for No. 18-ranked University of Mount Olive, which shot 46 percent...

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Unbeaten Warrior girls pay visit to Aycock on Friday

rcoggins@newsargus.com PIKEVILLE -- Look past the county rivalry. Focus upon yourself and the team's success. It's the message Eastern Wayne head varsity girls' basketball coach Phil Gray and Charles B. Aycock head coach Roy Harrell have delivered during their respective...

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Total of 20 county players earn spot on 2014 all-ECC 3A-4A football team

Joining Pridgen on the first team were Malik Richard, who ranked among the top five receivers in the area; and defensive end Romello Hamilton. Second-team selections were Deshawn Boudy (wide receiver), Shaquan Bell (guard), Chris Pridgen (tackle), Micah Smith (defensive...

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