Monday, August 31, 2015
Wayne Christian finishes runner-up in Lee Christian Falcon Classic
SANFORD -- Hannah Sladick and Holley Gurley earned all-tournament team recognition as Wayne Christian finished runner-up to in the Lee Christian Falcon Classic contested Saturday. The Eagles defeated Northwood Temple and Cornerstone Christian in straight sets before splitting with...Published: Aug 31, 2015 1:49 PM Full Story
Tip drill seals Goldsboro's victory over rival Eastern Wayne
rcoggins@newsargus.com Goldsboro High's Maurice Stokes heard the ball bounce off the Eastern Wayne receiver's helmet. He tipped it into the hands of teammate Ronnie Tookes. A mere 72 seconds later, the Cougars did the unthinkable -- stun county rival Eastern...Published: Aug 31, 2015 1:49 PM Full Story
Golden Falcons suffer shutout loss at hands of GC
SNOW HILL -- Greene Central dominated Charles B. Aycock, 57-0, in a lights-out game -- literally -- on Friday. The field went dark for 15 minutes. And there was a question as to whether the Golden Falcons would overcome a...Published: Aug 31, 2015 1:49 PM Full Story
Anderson scores Conquerors' lone goal in loss
Raleigh Anderson punched in Faith Christian's lone goal in a 4-1 loss to Greenville Central in NCCSA 2-A play Friday afternoon. Cooper Bowler provided the assist....Published: Aug 31, 2015 1:49 PM Full Story
Freeman, Thomas spark WCDS in road loss
MERRY HILL -- Wayne Country Day's modest two-match win streak ended with a 23-25, 25-17, 21-25, 22-25 non-conference loss to Lawrence Academy on Friday afternoon. Lillian Freeman paced the Chargers' offensive attack with 10 kills. Dekiya Thomas provided 17 kills...Published: Aug 31, 2015 1:49 PM Full Story
Clark has four kills Faith Christian's 3-set loss
Madelyn Clark recorded four kills during Faith Christian's 12-25, 21-25, 21-25 loss against Greenville Christian on the N.C. Christian Schools Association 2-A scene Friday afternoon. Olivia Pearce served two aces, dished out three assists and logged two blocks. Olea Pittman...Published: Aug 31, 2015 1:49 PM Full Story
Midway spoils Gaster's debut as head coach
PRINCETON -- Midway put touchdowns on the board in each of the first three periods and handed Princeton a season-opening, 20-0 defeat at Harvey Brooks Field on Friday evening. The loss spoiled the debut of new Bulldogs head coach Travis...Published: Aug 31, 2015 1:49 PM Full Story
Rebels' offense struggles inside Panthers' 30-yard line
CALYPSO -- North Duplin turned the ball over on downs on four possessions inside the Pinetown Northside 30-yard line, and endured a 20-12, home-opening loss Friday evening. Emiliano Mora paced the Rebels' offense with 161 yards and two touchdowns on...Published: Aug 31, 2015 1:49 PM Full Story
Eagles explode offensively in second and third quarter
Rosewood exploded for 27 points in the second and third quarters combined, and throttled North Johnston, 41-20, at Branch Pope Field on Friday evening. Senior Mike Woodard accounted for 196 yards of total offense, including 155 yards on the ground....Published: Aug 31, 2015 1:49 PM Full Story
Spring Creek off to 2-0 start for 1st time in program history
JACKSONVILLE -- Spring Creek is off to a 2-0 start for the first time in its 14-year history after a 21-10, non-conference triumph over Lejeune on Friday evening. "I told the kids congratulations after the game last night," SC head...Published: Aug 31, 2015 1:49 PM Full Story
BOX -- Spring Creek-Lejeune
Spring Creek 0 0 21 0 -- 21 Lejeune 0 10 0 0 -- 10 Third quarter SC -- Casper 19 run (Casper pass to Dawson), 11:30 SC -- Dawson 10 pass from Casper (run failed), 3:40 SC -- Sutton...Published: Aug 31, 2015 1:49 PM Full Story
BOX -- Rosewood-N. Johnston
North Johnston 7 6 0 7 -- 20 Rosewood 7 13 14 7 -- 41 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING: Rosewood -- Mike Woodard 22-155, 2 TDs; Cameron Helt 20-97, TD; Marquail Al-montaser 2-28, TD; Tronqull Blue 2-5. PASSING: Rosewood -- Helt...Published: Aug 31, 2015 1:49 PM Full Story
BOX -- Princeton-Midway
Midway 7 7 6 0 -- 20 Princeton 0 0 0 0 -- 0 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING: Princeton -- Earl Gibson 20-107; Adrian Whack 14-91; Nick Hare 3-3; Adam Crocker 2-(minus-19). PASSING: Princeton -- Crocker 4-12-1, 69. RECEIVING: Princeton --...Published: Aug 31, 2015 1:49 PM Full Story
BOX -- North Duplin-Pinetown Northside
Northside 6 0 0 14 -- 20 North Duplin 0 0 6 6 -- 12 Third quarter ND -- Mora 5 run (kick faile), 3:40 Fourth quarter ND -- Mora 3 run (run failed), 2:42 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING: North Duplin...Published: Aug 31, 2015 1:49 PM Full Story
BOX -- Goldsboro-Eastern Wayne
Goldsboro 7 13 0 6 -- 26 Eastern Wayne 7 0 0 14 -- 21 First quarter G -- Bufkin 52 pass from Bowden (Stevens kick), 10:33.1 EW -- A. Hite 31 pass from Gonzalez (Dove kick), 0:00.0 Second quarter...Published: Aug 31, 2015 1:49 PM Full Story
BOX -- C.B. Aycock-Greene Central
C.B. Aycock 0 0 0 0 -- 0 Greene Central 15 28 7 7 -- 57 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING: C.B. Aycock -- Caleb Gough 16-51; Tyrique Ford 2-14; Mike Hemmingway 4-12; Tim Farner 3-6. PASSING: C.B. Aycock -- Jake Flowers...Published: Aug 31, 2015 1:49 PM Full Story
Friday, August 28, 2015
BOX -- So. Wayne soccer at Spring Creek
Southern Wayne 2 1 -- 3 Spring Creek 1 0 -- 1 Goals: Southern Wayne (Tilus, Sure 2), Spring Creek (Ramirez). Assists: Southern Wayne (Reyes). Shots: Southern Wayne 24, Spring Creek 12. Corners: Southern Wayne 4, Spring Creek 5. Saves:...Published: Aug 28, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Saints beat Gators 3-1 for 2nd consecutive day
rcoggins@newsargus.com SEVEN SPRINGS -- Talk about deja vu -- in 24 hours no less. One day after defeating county rival Spring Creek 3-1 on its home pitch, Southern Wayne turned in the same result at "The Swamp" on a cloudy...Published: Aug 28, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
PREPS DIGEST -- JV sports
JV * Boys' soccer: Wayne Country Day 6, Neuse Christian 0 -- Marquise Newell supplied two goals and two assists on the Chargers' home pitch Thursday afternoon. Frank Best contributed two goals. David Gurley delivered one goal. Nehyamia Shaw...Published: Aug 28, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Goldsboro, Eastern Wayne renew rivalry on football field
rcoggins@newsargus.com Not much has changed for the Eastern Wayne football team. Except the players. The Warriors lost 17 seniors to graduation a year ago -- including their top playmaker and three dangerous receivers. Bennett Johnson says they're just as good...Published: Aug 28, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Walnut Creek LGA news
Hiromi Sueki claimed low gross during weekly play on the Walnut Creek Country Club links. Dot Julian emerged as the low net winner. Sam Gillett won low putts. Linda Cannon had a chip in....Published: Aug 28, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Burton, Sauls finish among top 3 on Lane Tree GC links
Rosewood senior Lindsey Burton finished second overall with a 5-over-par 41 during a four-team, non-conference meet contested at Lane Tree Golf Club on Thursday afternoon. C.B. Aycock's Abby Sauls claimed third individually with a 44. Smithfield-Selma, led by Parker Watson's...Published: Aug 28, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Wayne Country Day dominates Oakwood in girls' tennis
Wayne Country Day posted six shutouts in nine contested matches and handed The Oakwood School a 9-0, non-conference defeat on Thursday afternoon. Gianna Democko, Jennifer Potts, Ally Willman and Langley Barnes did not lose a game in their respective singles...Published: Aug 28, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
CBA netters win ECC 3A-4A tennis opener
PIKEVILLE -- C.B. Aycock began defense of its Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A regular-season championship with an 8-1 decision over county rival Southern Wayne on Thursday afternoon. Cassidy Coerver, Casey Belom, Sabrina Johnson, Meredith Jones and Grayson Lane each posted a straight-set...Published: Aug 28, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Once-beaten WCDS blanks Wayne Christian
Eight different players got into the scoring act as once-beaten Wayne Country Day rolled past county rival Wayne Christian, 7-0, on Thursday evening. Matt Kierski supplied two goals for the Chargers, who improved to 5-1-0 overall this season. Tony Townsend...Published: Aug 28, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Rosewood sweeps series against Goldsboro on soccer pitch
Stalen Massengill tapped in the eventual game-winning goal in the second half as Rosewood upended Goldsboro, 3-2, at Branch Pope Field on Thursday evening. Massengill added an assist for the Eagles, who swept the regular-season series from the Cougars. Ethan...Published: Aug 28, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
North Lenoir spikers east past North Pitt
Laura Haerer cranked out a team- and match-high 24 kills and collected nine blocks during North Lenoir's 25-11, 17-25, 25-18, 25-27, 15-11 conquest of North Pitt on Thursday afternoon. "(An) entire team effort. The defense played hard," NL head coach...Published: Aug 28, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Ecklund leads Bulldogs to road volleyball win
FOUR OAKS -- Daisey Ecklund just missed a double-double with 13 kills and nine blocks during Princeton's 25-21, 28-26, 25-18 triumph over county rival South Johnston on Thursday. Taylor Carroll added nine kills, two blocks and two aces. Kelsey Peedin...Published: Aug 28, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Gators, Saints split matches on volleyball court
SEVEN SPRINGS -- Spring Creek handed county foe Southern Wayne a 25-23, 25-19, 25-21 non-conference loss Thursday afternoon. "There were still some streaks of wonderful volleyball from this young team, however, consistency is still an issue to work on in...Published: Aug 28, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Tripple has 11 kills in Rosewood's 3-set win
Tayzlie Tripple pounded out 11 kills as Rosewood swept county rival Goldsboro 25-17, 25-21, 25-15 inside Norvell T. Lee Gymnasium on Thursday evening. Kaitlyn Kincaid, Kendall Gurley and Ada Rivera combined for 19 assists. Gurley added four aces for the...Published: Aug 28, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
1-on-1 conversation with PHS volleyball coach Paige Renfrow
Princeton High head varsity volleyball coach Paige Renfrow took the program to new heights last November. After two consecutive runner-up finishes in eastern regional 1-A play, the Bulldogs finally reached the pinnacle by defeating East Surry for the school's first-ever...Published: Aug 28, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Thursday, August 27, 2015
PREPS DIGEST -- JV news
JV * Volleyball: Hobbton d. Goldsboro 25-9, 25-16 -- The Cougars fell to 0-5 this season. They play county rival Rosewood today....Published: Aug 27, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Lane Tree Ladies Golf news
Cathy Sager and Libby Newsome emerged as game-of-the-week champions during play contested on the Lane Tree Golf Club links. Cathy Garris and Lou Ellen Flowers shared low net. Sherry Minner and Linda Hilburn tied for low putts. Garris and Linda...Published: Aug 27, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Pittard's 18-kill effort powers Goldsboro past Hobbton
Goldsboro served a season-high 25 aces and snapped a three-game skid with a 25-18, 25-11, 26-28, 25-21 triumph over Hobbton inside Norvell T. Lee Gymnasium on Wednesday evening. The teams split their regular-season series. Becka Pittard paced the Cougars with...Published: Aug 27, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Avalos punches in career-high 5 goals, Gators escape RTP 5-4
SEVEN SPRINGS -- Gustavo Avalos delivered a career-high five-goal performance during Spring Creek's 5-4, non-conference conquest of Raleigh Triangle Park. Noah Avila and Carlos Ramirez dished out two assists apiece. David Ortiz had one assist....Published: Aug 27, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
North Johnston rolls over Goldsboro on soccer pitch
Cameron Roux recorded four saves in a complete-game performance in goal during Goldsboro's 6-0, non-conference loss to North Johnston at Cougar Stadium on Wednesday evening. The Cougars attempted 12 shots, including eight on frame. The Panthers scored three goals in...Published: Aug 27, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Suie scores twice, Saints topple Gators, 3-1
DUDLEY -- Darwin Suie punched in two goals as Southern Wayne knocked off county rival Spring Creek, 3-1, on the Doyle Whitfield Athletic Complex pitch Wednesday afternoon. Alex Jay Robrero tallied the Saints' other goal. Carlos Ramirez collected the Gators'...Published: Aug 27, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Rebels claim rain-shortened soccer win
CALYPSO -- Dario Castenada collected the game-winning goal in the 34th minute as North Duplin earned a weather-shortened 3-1 victory over perennial Coastal Plains 1-A power Lejeune at H.E. Grubbs Field. Officials called the game 2 minutes into the second...Published: Aug 27, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Barnes notches 2 goals in Eagle's road loss
Zack Barnes provided both goals in Rosewood's 4-2, non-conference loss to North Lenoir on a soggy Branch Pope Field pitch Wednesday evening. Hayden Amodeo and Daniel Alberto each passed out one assist. The Eagles (2-1-0 overall) entertain Goldsboro today....Published: Aug 27, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Blue Devils tally game-winning goal in final 5 minutes to beat Warriors
DEEP RUN -- South Lenoir punched in the game-deciding goal in the 75th minute and upended Eastern Wayne, 2-1, in non-conference action Wednesday evening. The Blue Devils converted a first-half penalty kick. The Warriors tied the game at 1-1 on...Published: Aug 27, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Wednesday, August 26, 2015
Rosewood takes final 2 sets against Eastern Wayne, snaps 3-game skid
rcoggins@newsargus.com With her team down one point in the decisive fifth set, Rosewood's Hannah Daniels stepped to the service line and delivered an ace. 3-3. The middle-court strike ignited an 8-0 run that included two additional aces and an incredible,...Published: Aug 26, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
BOX -- Eastern Wayne-South Central tennis
Eastern Wayne 8 South Central1 Singles: Elizabeth Sutton (EW) d. Jayla Wooten 6-0, 6-0; Brennan Dove (EW) d. Marisa Crisp 6-1, 6-0; Emily Uzzell (EW) d. Elizabeth Calhoun 6-2, 6-3; Kyra Wooten (SC) d. Morgan Agner 5-7, 6-1, 1-0 (10-8);...Published: Aug 26, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Eastern Wayne opens ECC 3A-4A tennis in victorious fashion
rcoggins@newsargus.com Red-faced from the searing heat and sipping on bottles of water, Elizabeth Sutton and Brennan Dove searched for shady spots near the Eastern Wayne tennis courts Tuesday afternoon. Who could blame them. The duo combined to lose just one...Published: Aug 26, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
PREPS DIGEST: JV, middle schools
JV * Volleyball: Rosewood d. Eastern Wayne 25-17, 24-26, 25-16 -- Braylee Butts served seven aces and had one kill in the Eagles' three-set road win over the Warriors on Tuesday. Jala Holloman added one kill, two aces and...Published: Aug 26, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Rams convert PK, defeat Aycock 1-0
SNOW HILL -- Greene Central converted a second-half penalty kick and handed previously-unbeaten Charles B. Aycock a 1-0, non-conference loss Tuesday evening. "We did everything right, except putting the ball in the net," said CBA head coach Kevin Adkins, whose...Published: Aug 26, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Hill scores twice as Conquerors fall in soccer opener
Jordan Hill punched in two goals during Faith Christian's season-opening, 6-3 loss to Trinity Christian-Greenville on the N.C. Christian Schools Association 2-A scene Tuesday afternoon. Patrick Riley added one goal and one assist. Raleigh Anderson and David Parrish each handed...Published: Aug 26, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
WCDS notches 4th shutout of season in soccer
Wayne Country Day collected its fourth shutout of the season, a 6-0 conquest of Community Christian on Tuesday afternoon. Luis Lopez and Ben Cohen notched two goals apiece for the Chargers, who improved to 5-1-0 overall this season. Tony Townsend...Published: Aug 26, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Cougars' Pittard just misses double-double
KENLY -- Becka Pittard flirted with a double-double during Goldsboro's 17-25, 15-25, 25-16, 19-25 non-conference loss against North Johnston on Tuesday afternoon. Pittard concluded the four-set affair with team highs in kills (14) and solo blocks (nine). She also served...Published: Aug 26, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Faith Christian spikers earn season-opening win
Faith Christian launched its 2015 volleyball campaign with a 25-17, 23-25, 27-25, 25-20 triumph over Trinity Christian-Greenville in a N.C. Christian Schools Association 2-A battle Tuesday afternoon. The Conquerors (1-0) visit Wilmington Christian on Thursday....Published: Aug 26, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Unbeaten Hawks sweep East Duplin in volleyball
Mya Parks cranked out 10 kills during North Lenoir's 25-14, 25-16, 25-18 non-conference romp over East Duplin on Tuesday afternoon. Paige Sports and Laura Haerer had eight kills apiece. Allyson Heath dished out 29 assists. The Hawks improved to 5-0...Published: Aug 26, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Chargers defeat Community in 4 sets
Lillian Freeman delivered 10 kills as Wayne Country Day turned back Community Christian 25-17, 22-25, 25-13, 25-16 in non-conference action Tuesday evening. Freeman also served six aces. Hannah Neal connected on five kills. Kyara Drew supplied four aces. The Chargers...Published: Aug 26, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Carroll's 7-kill effort paces Princeton
PRINCETON -- Taylor Carroll pounded out seven kills as Princeton claimed a 25-13, 25-12, 25-22 non-conference win over Wilson Fike on Tuesday. Daisey Ecklund provided six kills, one service ace and two blocks. Kelsey Peedin and Emily Ricks also contributed...Published: Aug 26, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
WCDS netters wipe out Lawrence Academy
Wayne Country Day dropped just 10 games overall in nine contested matches and rolled past Lawrence Academy, 9-0, on the Wayne Community College courts Tuesday afternoon. Jennifer Potts, Ally Willman, Eliza Eagles, Margaux Pope, Langley Barnes and Aimee Barnes each...Published: Aug 26, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Burton earns medalist honors
Rosewood senior Lindsey Burton earned medalist honors with a 2-over 38 during a four-team, non-conference match contested at Goldsboro Municipal Golf Course on Tuesday afternoon. Charles B. Aycock's tandem of Abby Sauls (42) and Leah Campbell (49) finished second and...Published: Aug 26, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
Chapin, Barnes provide offensive punch for Eagles
rcoggins@newsargus.com Although Rosewood varsity boys' soccer coach Eddie Maldonado would like to see more ball possession and fluid midfield play from his team, he also doesn't mind its quick-strike capability. Especially with Ethan Chapin and Zack Barnes on the pitch....Published: Aug 25, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
SOCCER --Rosewood-Goldsboro box
Rosewood 4 1 -- 5 Goldsboro 0 2 -- 2 Goals: Rosewood (Ethan Chapin 2, Zack Barnes 2, Daniel Aberto); Goldsboro (Mickey Eovine, Jon Stevens. Assists: Rosewood 3 (Aberto, Chapin, Barnes); Goldsboro 1 (Jacob Seate). Shots: Rosewood 22, Goldsboro 18....Published: Aug 25, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
PREPS DIGEST: JV sports
JV sports * Volleyball: Midway d. Rosewood 25-15, 16-25, 25-10 -- Alana Atwell emerged as the Eagles' defensive leader with nine digs. Maddie Honn and Toree Marak contributed five and four digs, respectively. Lana Nuwara had one block and...Published: Aug 25, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Spartans keep Wayne Christian goalies busy
Goalies Graham Fussell and Mason White combined for 17 saves in Wayne Christian's 3-0, non-conference loss to Kerr-Vance Academy on Monday afternoon. The Eagles (0-5-0 overall) entertain county rival Wayne Country Day on Thursday. Kickoff is 7 p.m....Published: Aug 25, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Blue Devils upend Warriors on soccer pitch
South Lenoir scored three consecutive goals during a 34-minute stretch in the opening half, and eased past Eastern Wayne, 4-3, on Monday evening. The Warriors' Alfrado Cabrera tied the game at 1-1 in the fifth minute before the Blue Devils...Published: Aug 25, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Tyndall has 18 digs in Eagles' loss to Midway
Macy Tyndall covered the floor for 18 digs as Rosewood endured a 21-25, 11-25, 15-25 non-conference loss to Midway on Monday afternoon. Hailey Weeks contributed 10 digs. Kaitlyn Kincaid (six assists) and Carrie Beckert had nine digs apiece. Ada Rivera...Published: Aug 25, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Kerr-Vance spikers knock off Wayne Christian
Freshman Hope Shook cranked out a team-high five kills during Wayne Christian's 21-25, 22-25, 21-25 non-conference loss to Kerr-Vance inside Clifford Gym on Monday evening. Emily Wells served four aces for the Eagles. Hannah Sladick supplied four kills and three...Published: Aug 25, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Hawks earn 3-set sweep of Warriors
La GRANGE -- Eastern Wayne tumbled from the unbeaten ranks with a 12-25, 14-25, 22-25 loss to perennial 2-A power North Lenoir inside Wooten Gym on Monday afternoon. Senior middle hitter Naheria Hamilton recorded four kills and five solo blocks...Published: Aug 25, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
CBA's Hemmingway makes most of first varsity start
rcoggins@newsargus.com PIKEVILLE -- Steve Brooks can't hide the cat in the bag any more. He's loose now. Sophomore Mike Hemmingway, in his first-ever varsity start, rambled for a career-high 142 yards during Charles B. Aycock's season-opening, 34-27 victory over Rosewood...Published: Aug 25, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Saturday, August 22, 2015
JV football: Saints earn season-opening victory
Southern Wayne 26, James Kenan 12 -- The Saints' Deondre Wright rushed for three touchdowns. Josh Grady added one TD during the Saints' season-opening win over the Tigers....Published: Aug 22, 2015 11:25 PM Full Story
CBA's Flowers, Darden hook up for game-winning TD
rcoggins@newsargus.com PIKEVILLE -- Damien Darden lined up in the backfield. Rosewood's assistant coaches perched in the press box shouted "look for the waggle!" Charles B. Aycock quarterback Jake Flowers took the snap, rolled to his right and the 6-foot-4 Darden...Published: Aug 22, 2015 11:25 PM Full Story
Warriors present Gray with first head coaching win
La GRANGE -- Eastern Wayne's defense suffocated North Lenoir early, the Warrior offense scored four touchdowns in the first quarter and rolled to a season-opening, 43-10 victory on Friday evening. "Kids played well. One game at a time," said first-year...Published: Aug 22, 2015 11:25 PM Full Story
Mike Martin Scholarship tourney a success
UMO Public Relations MOUNT OLIVE -- Nearly 200 golfers teed it up on the Southern Wayne Country Club links to help raise money for the Michael Martin Scholarship Fund this past week. The 28th installment, according to early figures, compiled...Published: Aug 22, 2015 11:25 PM Full Story
Week 1: Friday's N.C. prep football scores
Andrews 20, Brevard 6 Apex 30, Raleigh Broughton 20 Arendell-Parrott Academy 56, Rocky Mount Academy 35 Asheboro 34, Randleman 13 Asheville 34, Franklin 20 Asheville Reynolds 31, West Forsyth 28 Bartlett Yancey 20, Raleigh Enloe 14 Burnsville Mountain Heritage 42,...Published: Aug 22, 2015 11:25 PM Full Story
Casper, in first varsity start, has career night for Gators
DEEP RUN -- Jessie Casper threw for a career-high 257 yards and accounted for four touchdowns as Spring Creek hammered South Lenoir, 35-14, in season-opening action Friday evening. Casper scored TDs on runs of 8 and 54 yards in...Published: Aug 22, 2015 11:25 PM Full Story
Tigers too much for Saints in team's respective opener
WARSAW -- Sophomore Jack Casbarro accounted for Southern Wayne's lone touchdown in a 56-6, season-opening loss at perennial Class 1-A juggernaut James Kenan on Friday evening. Casbarro hauled in a 28-yard scoring strike from quarterback Aryc Chrisman in the...Published: Aug 22, 2015 11:25 PM Full Story
Southside defense stuffs North Duplin's offense
CHOCOWINITY -- Southside's defense held North Duplin to minus-15 yards of total offense in a 50-0, season-opening victory Friday evening. The Rebels had minus-21 yards rushing on 25 attempts. ND quarterback William Archer completed one pass -- a six-yard...Published: Aug 22, 2015 11:25 PM Full Story
Beddingfield builds big lead, rolls past Goldsboro
WILSON -- Na'Shir Bowden accounted for nearly 200 yards of total offense during Goldsboro's season-opening, 45-8 loss to Beddingfield on Friday evening. A senior quarterback, Bowden completed nine passes in 33 attempts for 143 yards and threw three picks....Published: Aug 22, 2015 11:25 PM Full Story
BOX -- Southern Wayne at James Kenan football
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING: Southern Wayne -- Manny Walker 18-62; Shawntwon Leach 6-6; Aryc Chrisman 7-(minus-15). PASSING: Southern Wayne -- Chrisman 7-16-2, 73, TD. RECEIVING: Southern Wayne -- Jack Casbarro 5-66, TD; Ronnie Thompson 2-6; Walker 1-1....Published: Aug 22, 2015 11:25 PM Full Story
BOX -- Rosewood at C.B. Aycock football
Rosewood 12 0 7 8 -- 27 C.B. Aycock 14 7 0 13 -- 34 First quarter CBA -- Darden 8 pass from Flowers (Harrison kick), 8:13 CBA -- J. Woodard 8 interception return (Harrison kick), 7:13 R -- M....Published: Aug 22, 2015 11:25 PM Full Story
BOX -- North Duplin at Southside football
North Duplin 0 0 0 0 -- 0 Southside 14 12 18 6 -- 50 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING: North Duplin -- Archer 9-1; Emiliano Mora 2-(minus-4); JP Payton 5-(minus-1); Kenny 5-(minus-9); Gage Smith 2-(minus-7); Josh White 2-(minus-1). PASSING: North Duplin...Published: Aug 22, 2015 11:25 PM Full Story
BOX -- Goldsboro at Beddingfield football
Goldsboro 0 0 8 0 -- 8 Beddingfield 26 13 0 6 -- 45 Third quarter G -- Smith 3 run (Smith run), 0:06.7 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING: Goldsboro -- Na'Shir Bowden 15-48; Jamal Wilson 13-28; Joshua Wootson 5-25; Aaron Smith...Published: Aug 22, 2015 11:25 PM Full Story
BOX -- Eastern Wayne at North Lenoir football
Eastern Wayne 15 14 7 7 -- 43 North Lenoir 0 2 0 8 -- 10 First quarter EW -- Hartsfield 36 run (McNair run) EW -- Hite 38 fumble return (Dove kick) Second quarter EW -- Hartsfield 42 run...Published: Aug 22, 2015 11:25 PM Full Story
Pittman leads boys, Neilsen leads girls as WCDS sweeps meet
Wayne Country Day's Xan Pittman and Hayden Neilsen emerged as the individual boys' and girls' winner, respectively, during a multi-team meet contested at historic Waynesborough Park. Pittman ran the 5k course in 21 minutes, 55 seconds. Teammate Case Kermode ended...Published: Aug 22, 2015 11:25 PM Full Story
Chargers end 7-game skid in volleyball
Wayne Country Day snapped a season-opening, seven-game skid with a 25-7, 25-15, 25-19 conquest of Trinity Christian of Fayetteville on Friday afternoon. Statistics were not provided. The Chargers (1-7 overall) entertain Community Christian on Tuesday....Published: Aug 22, 2015 11:25 PM Full Story
Golden Falcons net first win of the season
RED OAK -- Charles B. Aycock snapped a season-opening, two-match skid with a 9-0, non-conference romp over Northern Nash. Cassidy Coerver, Kassidy Pitchford, Casey Belom, Sabrina Johnson, Meredith Jones and Haley Creech each posted a straight-set victory in singles. The...Published: Aug 22, 2015 11:25 PM Full Story
Revis, Cougars compete in golf meet
KENLY -- Goldsboro's Shamayah Revis carded a nine-hole round of 56 during a non-conference dual meet against North Johnson at Cardinal Country Club. Teammate Scarlett Casey fired a 59. Rylie Hales and Ashley Smith posted scores of 60 and 62....Published: Aug 22, 2015 11:25 PM Full Story
BOX -- Spring Creek at South Lenoir football
Spring Creek 2 20 7 6 -- 35 South Lenoir 0 6 0 8 -- 14 First quarter SC -- Safety, 2:45 Second quarter SC -- Casper 8 run (Dawson pass from Garcia), 9:52 SC -- Casper 54 run (run...Published: Aug 22, 2015 11:25 PM Full Story
Friday, August 21, 2015
UMO men's, women's XC teams picked No. 1 in preseason conference polls
UMO Media Relations MOUNT OLIVE -- The University of Mount Olive men's and women's cross country teams are picked to win their respective Conference Carolinas championship, according to a coaches poll released Thursday. The Trojan men, who have won the...Published: Aug 21, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Boxscore: C.B. Aycock-Spring Creek soccer
Thursday's game (at C.B. Aycock HS) Spring Creek 0 1 -- 1 C.B. Aycock 0 4 -- 4 Goals: C.B. Aycock -- Chris Grieve 2, Hunter Williams, Reece Middlekauff. Spring Creek -- Gustavo Avalos. Assists: C.B. Aycock -- 4 (Zach...Published: Aug 21, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
JV football: Golden Falcons claim season-opening win
C.B. Aycock 44, Rosewood 6 -- Charles B. Aycock opened its season with a 44-6 triumph over county foe Rosewood at Branch Pope Field. Statistics from the game were not available....Published: Aug 21, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
JV football: Warriors' Tyson rambles for 160 yards, 2 TDs
Eastern Wayne 32, North Lenoir 26 -- Eastern Wayne scored the game-winning touchdown in overtime against the Hawks. It was the season-opening contest for both teams. Junious Tyson led EW's ground attack with 160 yards and two touchdowns. Teammates Tyshaun...Published: Aug 21, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Lane Tree Ladies golf news
Lou Wilson and Novella Zambelli shared game-of-the-week honors during play on the Lane Tree Golf Club links. Mary Ann Sutton and Libby Newsome tied for low net. Cathy Sager and Linda Sutton tied for low putts. Teresa Shearin, Sutton and...Published: Aug 21, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
North Lenoir sweeps So. Wayne in volleyball
DUDLEY -- Paige Sports and Mya Parks recorded six kills apiece during North Lenoir's 25-4, 25-13, 25-10 triumph over Southern Wayne on Thursday afternoon. Laura Haerer contributed eight kills. The Hawks improved to 3-0 overall....Published: Aug 21, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Sladick cranks out 9 kills as Eagles defeat Greenfield
WILSON -- Hannah Sladick pounded out nine kills as Wayne Christian handed Greenfield a 25-22, 25-17, 27-25 non-conference defeat Thursday afternoon. Emily Wells dished out 21 assists and served six aces. Freshman Hope Shook supplied seven aces and four kills....Published: Aug 21, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Chargers net non-conference win over Rocky Mount Academy
ROCKY MOUNT -- Wayne Country Day sealed the overall outcome with five singles points and handed Rocky Mount Academy a 6-3, non-conference loss Thursday afternoon. Gianna Democko, Jennifer Potts, Ally Willman, Margaux Pope and Langley Barnes each picked up a...Published: Aug 21, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Bentley notches goal in Wayne Christian's loss
Jeremy Bentley provided Wayne Christian's lone goal in a 2-1, non-conference loss to Greenville Christian on Thursday afternoon. Sam Shaw assisted on Bentley's goal. WCS goalie Mason White notched nine saves. The Eagles (0-4-0 overall) entertain Kerr-Vance on Monday....Published: Aug 21, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Saints drop season opener to Knights
RED OAK -- Randy Reyes and Ulysses Ramirez each scored a goal in Southern Wayne's season-opening, 4-2 loss to Northern Nash on Thursday afternoon. Ramirez's goal was a penalty kick. The Saints attempted 18 shots and eight corner kicks. Southern...Published: Aug 21, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
WCDS falls behind early, rolls past Oakwood
GREENVILLE -- Tony Townsend notched the eventual game-winning goal in the opening half as Wayne Country Day throttled The Oakwood School, 6-1, in non-conference play Thursday afternoon. Charlie Roethling assisted on Thompson's goal and converted a penalty kick to push...Published: Aug 21, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Preps digest: JV sports, middle schools
JV sports * Volleyball: North Lenoir d. Southern Wayne 25-11, 25-23 -- The Hawks scored 11 points with Kelsie Stocks on serve, and eight with Jlesa Sauls at the line. It was North Lenoir's first win in three outings...Published: Aug 21, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Aycock offense comes alive in 2nd half
rcoggins@newsargus.com PIKEVILLE -- Once Charles B. Aycock puts two halves of soccer together, it could become an even more dangerous team. Spring Creek found out first-hand Thursday evening. Chris Grieve broke a scoreless draw at intermission with two second-half strikes...Published: Aug 21, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Johnson takes Cougars to his alma mater -- Beddingfield
rcoggins@newsargus.com It's been 10 years. But it seems just like yesterday to Bennett Johnson when he barked out the signals, took the snap and threaded the needle between two defenders to an open receiver. Of course, there were times when...Published: Aug 21, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Thursday, August 20, 2015
UMO women's volleyball, women's soccer tabbed 8th in respective preseason coaches polls
UMO Media Relations MOUNT OLIVE -- Directed by second-year head coach -- and alumna Colby Mangum -- the University of Mount Olive women's volleyball team has been picked eighth overall in the 2015 Conference Carolinas preseason coaches poll released Wednesday....Published: Aug 20, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
FOOTBALL TAB -- 2015 Southern Wayne roster
No. Player Pos. Ht. Wt. Year 1 Aryc Chrisman QB/LB 5-11 154 Soph. 2 Austin Byrd WR/LB 5-11 160 Sr. 5 Quentin Carlton RB/DB 5-11 178 Jr. 6 Erin Ermilus RB/LB 5-9 173 Jr. 8 Manny Walker RB/DB 5-11 165 ...Published: Aug 20, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
FOOTBALL TAB -- 2015 Eastern Wayne schedule
Date Opponent Aug. 21 at James Kenan Aug. 28 OPEN Sept. 4 at Goldsboro Sept. 11 North Lenoir Sept. 18 Kinston Sept. 25 New Bern* Oct. 2 at C.B. Aycock* Oct. 9 at J.H. Rose* Oct. 16 D.H. Conley* Oct....Published: Aug 20, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
FOOTBALL TAB -- Goldsboro: 'All-in' philosophy is present
By RUDY COGGINS rcoggins@newsargus.com DUDLEY -- Southern Wayne has several holes to plug. Preseason camp hasn't determined the starters and a true starting lineup, especially on the offensive and defensive lines, may not develop until the Saints' conference opener in...Published: Aug 20, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
FOOTBALL TAB -- Southern Wayne: Youth is served again for Saints
By RUDY COGGINS rcoggins@newsargus.com DUDLEY -- Southern Wayne has several holes to plug. Preseason camp hasn't determined the starters and a true starting lineup, especially on the offensive and defensive lines, may not develop until the Saints' conference opener...Published: Aug 20, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
C.B. Aycock climbs to 2-0 on soccer pitch
PIKEVILLE -- The freshman tandem of Leo Carcomo and Oscar Carcamo combined for three goals during Charles B. Aycock's 5-1, non-conference triumph over Goldsboro on Tuesday afternoon. CBA improved to 46-11-4 against county opposition since 2006. Freshman David McIver and...Published: Aug 20, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Pittard leads Cougars with nine kills in road loss
NEWTON GROVE -- Beckard Pittard cranked out a team-high nine kills during Goldsboro's 22-25, 22-25, 23-25 non-conference loss against Hobbton on Wednesday afternoon. Kaylee Lyon served five aces. The Cougars (0-3 overall) travel to North Johnston next Tuesday....Published: Aug 20, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Heath dishes out 29 assists, North Lenoir sweeps North Pitt
Allyson Heath dished out 29 assists during North Lenoir's 25-17, 25-20, 25-16, non-conference triumph over North Pitt. Mya Parks and Paige Sports recorded 13 and 11 kills, respectively. Laura Haerer contributed seven kills and three blocks. The Hawks improved to...Published: Aug 20, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Ecklund sparks Princeton volleyball team with double-double
BUNN -- Daisey Eklund recorded a double-double with 16 kills and 11 blocks as defending 1-A state champion Princeton handed Bunn a 25-15, 22-25, 25-9, 26-24 loss in the season-opening match for both teams. Eklund also served six aces. Taylor...Published: Aug 20, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
FOOTBALL TAB -- 2015 Spring Creek schedule
Date Opponent Aug. 21 at South Lenoir Aug. 28 at Lejeune Sept. 4 at East Carteret Sept. 11 at Wake Christian Sept. 18 Southside Sept. 25 at Lakewood* Oct. 2 at Hobbton* Oct. 9 OPEN Oct. 16 Princeton* Oct. 23...Published: Aug 20, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
FOOTBALL TAB -- 2015 Spring Creek roster
No. Player Pos. Ht. Wt. Year 1 Jamaal Davis RB/LB 5-8 155 Jr. 3 Spencer Jamison WR/LB 5-9 165 Soph. 4 Najee Young WR/CB 5-9 150 Jr. 7 Jessie Casper QB/S 5-8 175 Jr. 9 Scott Edmondson QB/LB 5-10 195...Published: Aug 20, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
FOOTBALL TAB -- Spring Creek: Sanders has positive outlook
rcoggins@newsargus.com SEVEN SPRINGS -- Spring Creek lost 90 percent of its offense and several quality defensive players to graduation. That's enough to cause any concern for a head coach. Not Aaron Sanders. He doesn't believe in the "bare cupboard" theory....Published: Aug 20, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
FOOTBALL TAB -- 2015 Southern Wayne schedule
Date Opponent Aug. 21 at James Kenan Aug. 28 OPEN Sept. 4 at Goldsboro Sept. 11 North Lenoir Sept. 18 Kinston Sept. 25 New Bern* Oct. 2 at C.B. Aycock* Oct. 9 at J.H. Rose* Oct. 16 D.H. Conley* Oct....Published: Aug 20, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
FOOTBALL TAB -- 2015 Rosewood schedule
Date Opponent Aug. 21 at C.B. Aycock Aug. 28 North Johnston Sept. 4 at Midway Sept. 11 at Lejeune Sept. 18 South Lenoir Sept. 25 Hobbton* Oct. 2 James Kenan* Oct. 9 at Lakewood* Oct. 16 at North Duplin* Oct....Published: Aug 20, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
FOOTBALL TAB -- 2015 Rosewood roster
No. Player Pos. Ht. Wt. Year 1 Marquail Al-montaser SE/DB 5-9 175 Sr. 3 Mike Woodard RB/LB 5-9 180 Sr. 5 Tucker Chapin QB/DB 6-1 160 Soph. 7 Tronquill Blue RB/DE 5-9 170 Jr. 8 Cameron Helt QB/DB 5-8 170...Published: Aug 20, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
FOOTBALL TAB -- Rosewood: Offense will be main weapon
rcoggins@newsargus.com Coaches say defense is the cornerstone to success and could possibly lead to a championship. In Rosewood's case, its offense just might be its best defense during the first half of the season. The Eagles lost nine starters on...Published: Aug 20, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
FOOTBALL TAB -- 2015 Princeton schedule
Date Opponent Aug. 21 OPEN Aug. 28 Midway Sept. 4 Franklinton Sept. 11 at North Johnston Sept. 18 Union Sept. 25 at James Kenan* Oct. 2 OPEN Oct. 9 Hobbton* Oct. 16 at Spring Creek* Oct. 23 North Duplin* Oct....Published: Aug 20, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
FOOTBALL TAB -- 2015 Princeton roster
No. Player Pos. Ht. Wt. Year 2 Jarrett Pearce FS/WR 5-11 165 Sr. 3 Cameron Jackson WR/FS 6-1 205 Jr. 7 Earl Gibson CB/WR 5-9 160 Jr. 9 Lamarr Wilkins RB 5-7 140 Fr. 10 AJ Webb LB 5-8 160...Published: Aug 20, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
FOOTBALL TAB -- Princeton: Gaster adjusting to players
rcoggins@newsargus.com PRINCETON -- Travis Gaster takes over a program headed in the right direction after logging a program-best 12 wins and posting a total of five playoff victories over the past three years. But two questions linger. How do you...Published: Aug 20, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
FOOTBALL TAB -- 2015 North Duplin roster
No. Player Pos. Ht. Wt. Year 5 JP Payton RB/C 5-9 165 Sr. 7 Kenny Sheppard RB/DB 5-10 161 Soph. 9 William Archer QB/FS 6-1 180 Soph. 10 Chase King WR/DB 5-10 130 Jr. 14 David Price OLB/RB 5-4 140...Published: Aug 20, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
FOOTBALL TAB -- North Duplin: Key trio returns to guide Rebels
rcoggins@newsargus.com CALYPSO -- Key injuries depleted North Duplin's depth in 2014. The good news is that Emiliano Mora, JP Payton and Daquan Goodman -- all seniors -- are healthy again. That could be bad news for opposing teams. Despite their...Published: Aug 20, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
FOOTBALL TAB -- 2015 N. Duplin schedule
Date Opponent Aug. 21 at Southside Aug. 28 Northside Sept. 4 South Lenoir Sept. 11 at Pender Sept. 18 OPEN Sept. 25 Lejeune Oct. 2 Lakewood* Oct. 9 at James Kenan* Oct. 16 Rosewood* Oct. 23 at Princeton* Oct. 30...Published: Aug 20, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
FOOTBALL TAB -- Cover story: EW's KK Best ready to handle leadership role
rcoggins@newsargus.com The conversation went something like this: "You're hard-headed, I told you to put him at quarterback," said Eastern Wayne varsity head football coach Bubba Williams of then-freshman KK Best. "Well, he doesn't want to play quarterback," said then-head JV...Published: Aug 20, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
FOOTBALL TAB -- 2015 Goldsboro High roster
No. Player Pos. Ht. Wt. Class 1 Na'shir Bowden QB 5-11 162 Sr. 2 Jacob Owens WR/FS 6-0 170 Jr. 3 Ronnie Tookes WR 6-3 160 Jr. 4 Ray'Quan Griffin CB/SB 5-10 169 Sr. 5 KJ Austin CB/WR 6-0 170...Published: Aug 20, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
FOOTBALL TAB -- 2015 Goldsboro High schedule
Date Opponent Aug. 21 at Beddingfield Aug. 28 at Eastern Wayne Sept. 4 Southern Wayne Sept. 11 C.B. Aycock Sept. 18 at Northern Nash Sept. 25 Farmville Central Oct. 2 OPEN Oct. 9 at North Lenoir* Oct. 16 at Kinston*...Published: Aug 20, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
FOOTBALL TAB -- 2015 Eastern Wayne roster
No. Player Pos. Ht. Wt. Year 1 Austin Hite WR 6-2 185 Sr. 2 KK Best QB/FS 5-8 185 Sr. 3 Nation Best LB/RB 5-9 171 Sr. 5 Anthony McNair ATH 5-6 145 Soph. 6 Blake Hartsfield CB 5-10 175...Published: Aug 20, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
FOOTBALL TAB -- Eastern Wayne: Warriors ready to continue success
rcoggins@newsargus.com Eastern Wayne lost one of its most-successful head football coaches, Bubba Williams, in mid-winter. Just 4 1/2 months later, 17 seniors walked the stage and received their diplomas in June. Those could have been significant warning signs that a...Published: Aug 20, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
FOOTBALL TAB -- 2015 C.B. Aycock schedule
Date Opponent Aug. 21 Rosewood Aug. 28 at Greene Central Sept. 4 North Lenoir Sept. 11 at Goldsboro Sept. 18 Corinth-Holders Sept. 25 OPEN Oct. 2 Southern Wayne* Oct. 9 at D.H. Conley* Oct. 16 South Central* Oct. 23 at...Published: Aug 20, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
FOOTBALL TAB -- 2015 C.B. Aycock roster
No. Player Pos. Ht. Wt. Year 3 Seth Harrison K 5-8 134 Soph. 5 Caleb Gough RB/WR/OLB 5-9 189 Jr. 14 Chandler Matthews WR/CB 6-0 150 Jr. 15 Luke Frederick WR/CB 5-11 148 Soph. 16 Jordan Woodard OLB 5-10 174...Published: Aug 20, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
FOOTBALL TAB -- C.B. Aycock: Brooks sees culture change
rcoggins@newsargus.com PIKEVILLE -- The week after Charles B. Aycock dropped a season--ending, opening--round loss to Southern Guilford, a group of 14 players immediately wanted to start working on the 2015 season. They didn't want to go home. Steve Brooks, at...Published: Aug 20, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Wednesday, August 19, 2015
Preps digest: JV sports
JV sports * Volleyball: Wayne Country Day d. Cape Fear Academy 25-22, 25-15 -- Kyara Drew led the victorious Chargers with four service aces, three kills and one dig. Jaden DisDier contributed four aces and two kills Madison Britton...Published: Aug 19, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Gators return just 4 starters from 2014 Carolina 1A title team
rcoggins@newsargus.com SEVEN SPRINGS -- Despite having five different coaches guide its boys' soccer program since 2006, Spring Creek has managed to develop a dynasty in "The Swamp." The Gators have won seven of nine Carolina 1-A Conference regular-season championships during...Published: Aug 19, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Eagles' Burton claims medalist honors on Northgreen CC links
ROCKY MOUNT -- Rosewood's Lindsey Burton earned medalist honors with a nine-hole round of 40 on the Northgreen Country Club links Tuesday afternoon. North Johnson's Heather Crocker finished 10 strokes back in second place. Goldsboro's Helen Keck shot a 52....Published: Aug 19, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Walnut Creek Ladies golf news
Hiromi Sueki claimed low-net honors in championship flight play during a Ladies Golf Association Eastern League tournament contested at Emerald Golf Club in New Bern. Betty Holloway won low putts in fourth flight. Sueki and Mary Ann Sutton shared low...Published: Aug 19, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
EW's Newsome dishes out 11 assists in 3-set sweep of Goldsboro
Sophomore setter Emily Newsome dished out 11 assists as Eastern Wayne swept county rival Goldsboro 25-20, 25-22, 25-23 in the season-opening match for both teams Monday afternoon. Newsome also served three aces. Junior libero Jennifer Sparks recorded 13 digs. Senior...Published: Aug 19, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Wynn's 14-kill effort paces Warriors past Rams
Chelsea Wynn cranked out 14 kills and Emily Newsome passed out 16 assists during Eastern Wayne's 25-20, 24-26, 25-18, 25-6 non-conference conquest of Greene Central on Tuesday afternoon. Naheria Hamilton contributed 10 kills and four solo blocks. Genevieve Bernard collected...Published: Aug 19, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Rain washes out WCDS match
Rain washed out Wayne Country Day's non-conference match against Ahoskie Ridgecroft on Tuesday afternoon. The teams will play a doubleheader at Ridgecroft in October....Published: Aug 19, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Perennial power Rocky Mount tops C.B. Aycock in tennis
PIKEVILLE -- Sabrina Johnson and Meredith Jones each earned a singles point during Charles B. Aycock's 7-2, non-conference loss to perennial 3-A power Rocky Mount on Tuesday afternoon. Johnson, the No. 4 seed, turned back Mary Blair Thompson 6-3, 6-1....Published: Aug 19, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Golden Falcons defeat Hawks on soccer pitch
La GRANGE -- Charles B. Aycock launched its 2015 campaign with a 3-0 triumph over North Lenoir on Monday evening. Reece Middlekauff, Chris Grieve and Sean Doulin each punched in a goal for the Golden Falcons. C.B. Aycock was scheduled...Published: Aug 19, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Rebels soccer open season with road win
DEEP RUN -- Dario Castaneda scored two goals and assisted on a third goal during North Duplin's season-opening, 5-0 shutout over South Lenoir on Tuesday afternoon. Juan Garcia had two goals and one assist. Greg Hildago-Moreno provided the Rebels' other...Published: Aug 19, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Chargers shut out Faith Christian-RM
Sophomore Hunter Bryson posted a hat trick (three goals) during Wayne Country Day's 7-0 shutout of Faith Christian-Rocky Mount on Tuesday afternoon. Luis Lopez added two goals and two assists. Noah Adkins distributed three assists and punched in one goal....Published: Aug 19, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Barnes notches game-winning goal for Eagles
La GRANGE -- Zack Barnes delivered the game-winning goal in the second half as Rosewood opened its season with a 3-2, non-conference triumph over North Lenoir on Tuesday evening. Stalen Massengill and Ethan Chapin each scored first-half goals for the...Published: Aug 19, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Martin Scholarship golf tournament benefits UMO
By RUDY COGGINS rcoggins@newsargus.com MOUNT OLIVE -- A well-respected and pillar of his community, Michael Martin tragically lost his life in the line of duty while chasing a speeding motorcylist in his patrol car in 1988. Since then Martin...Published: Aug 19, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Wayne Christian defeats Goldsboro in 4 sets
rcoggins@newsargus.com The experience factor belonged to Wayne Christian on Tuesday afternoon. With nine returnees and the advantage of playing eight matches in two days during the inaugural Charger Cup last weekend, the Eagles' offense looked more fluid on the court...Published: Aug 19, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Tuesday, August 18, 2015
Boxscore: WCDS-C.B. Aycock girls' tennis
Wayne Country Day 8 C.B. Aycock 1 Singles: Gianna Democko (WCDS) d. Cassidy Coerver 6-0, 6-1; Jennifer Potts (WCDS) d. Kassidy Pitchford 6-0, 6-0; Casey Belom (CBA) d. Eliza Eagles 6-1, 6-2; Ally Willman (WCDS) d. Sabrina Johnson 6-4, 6-1;...Published: Aug 18, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
WCDS prevails as two perennial girls' tennis powers square off in season opener
rcoggins@newsargus.com PIKEVILLE -- Early-season matches are about taking advantage of your strengths and finding ways to improve your game in certain situations. First-year coaches Gene Stancil and Blake Vail delivered that message to their respective teams on a hot, humid...Published: Aug 18, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Preps digest: JV sports
JV volleyball: C.B. Aycock d. Rosewood 25-21, 25-23 -- Toree Marak paced the Eagles with two kills, two assists and two service aces. Jala Holloman contributed two kills and three digs. Braylee Butts handed out two assists....Published: Aug 18, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Lane Tree Ladies Golf news
Teresa Shearin and Libby Newsome shared game-of-the-week honors during recent play on the Lane Tree Golf Club links. Shearin birdied the 17th hole. Lou Wilson and Novella Zambelli tied for low net. Mary Cotner and Linda Watson matched each other...Published: Aug 18, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Volleyball: Golden Falcons upend Rosewood in 4 sets
PIKEVILLE -- Charles B. Aycock launched its 2015 season with a 26-24, 25-20, 22-25, 25-20 triumph over county rival Rosewood on Monday afternoon. It was the season-opening match for both teams. Lexi Mercer led the Eagles with 11 kills and...Published: Aug 18, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Boxscore: Goldsboro-Eastern Wayne soccer
Monday's game (at Eastern Wayne) Goldsboro 3 3 -- 6 Eastern Wayne 2 1 -- 3 Goals: Goldsboro -- Williams, Quiroz, J. Seate (2), Eovine, Oliver. Eastern Wayne -- Antoine, Anderson, Cabrera. Assists -- Goldsboro (Williams, A. Seate 2). Shots...Published: Aug 18, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Cougars break 2-2 tie, open season with win on EW soccer pitch
rcoggins@newsargus.com Christian Anderson's laser shot just outside the 18-yard box curled around Goldsboro keeper Cameron Roux and settled into the net. The goal created a 2-2 tie just eight minutes before halftime. "I think it fired us up a little...Published: Aug 18, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Monday, August 17, 2015
Prep volleyball: Wayne Christian takes 2nd in Charger Cup
Setters Emily Wells and Kasey Norris combined for 96 assists as Wayne Christian finished runner-up to Halifax Academy in the inaugural Charger Cup contested at Wayne Country Day. Halifax won 25-19, 22-25, 25-17. The Eagles, directed by head coach...Published: Aug 17, 2015 1:50 PM Full Story
Saturday, August 15, 2015
Charger Cup: Hickory Christian defeats WCDS, 2-0
Defending N.C. Independent Schools Athletic Association state 1-A champion Hickory Christian claimed the inaugural Charger Cup with a 2-0 victory over Wayne Country Day on Saturday afternoon. Hickory outscored the opposition 20-0 in the three-day event. "It was a...Published: Aug 15, 2015 11:11 PM Full Story
Friday, August 14, 2015
Charger Cup: Wayne Country Day 6, Wayne Christian 0
rcoggins@newsargus.com Wayne Country Day earned a throw-in and strung together five consecutive passes as it pushed the ball toward Wayne Christian's goal on Thursday afternoon. The Chargers misfired on their initial shot. But it was a sign of things to...Published: Aug 14, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Thursday, August 13, 2015
Dively places 2nd, earns sportsmanship award
Goldsboro's Sam Dively finished runner-up in the N.C. Junior Summer State Closed tennis tournament contested at the Cary Tennis Park. A field of 64 players competed in the Level 1 and Southern Level 4 tournament. Dively also won the sportsmanship...Published: Aug 13, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Goldsboro Senior Softball team wins RM Senior League title
The Goldsboro Senior Softball team emerged as the Rocky Mount Senior League champions with a 7-1 record. Members of the team are Bob Pearn, Dennis "Old School" Sanders, Terry Barnes, Tim Price, Keith Battle, Coach Mike Trujillo, Gerald Matthews,...Published: Aug 13, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Wednesday, August 12, 2015
Darden captures two gold, two bronze medals at zone swim meet
GREENVILLE, S.C. -- Incoming East Carolina freshman Zach Darden competed in the 2015 Southern Zone Long-Course Swimming Championships, and earned top-five finishes in seven events. The sprinter helped his team, the East Carolina Aquatics, emerge as the Southern Zone...Published: Aug 12, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Walnut Creek LGA news
Faye Franklin secured low putts during weekly play on the Walnut Creek Country Club links. Penny Ritt won low net. Hiromi Sueki took low gross....Published: Aug 12, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Trojans' Clewis adds 6 recruits, including pair of transfers
UMO Media Relations MOUNT OLIVE -- First-year University of Mount Olive head women's soccer coach Reid Clewis has announced the addition of six recruits to his program. The group includes four freshmen and two transfers. Bradyn Carpenter, Kara Scott, Fabiana...Published: Aug 12, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Tuesday, August 11, 2015
Extra incentive fuels Beamon in first-ever pro boxing match
rcoggins@newsargus.com Dewayne Beamon needs little incentive when he steps into the squared circle. An inexperienced boxer, he knows he's considered an underdog by every challenger he faces. Once Beamon laces up his gloves and crawls between the ropes, that opinion...Published: Aug 11, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
ECC 3-A/4-A football: Aycock picked 5th, followed by E. Wayne and So. Wayne
rcoggins@newsargus.com GREENVILLE -- Newly-minted Eastern Wayne head football coach Phil Gray expected his team might drop in the preseason Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference football coaches poll conducted Monday. But sixth place? After two consecutive seasons of top-four finishes, including a...Published: Aug 11, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Friday, August 7, 2015
Local fighter Beamon to make pro debut in Goldsboro on Saturday
Dewayne Beamon changed his plans. The local boxer, who climbed through the amateur ranks at an accelerated pace, planned to compete in the Pan American Games and attend tryouts for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio. He changed his mind....Published: Aug 7, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Thursday, August 6, 2015
ECC 2A football: Goldsboro tabbed 4th in preseason coaches' poll
"Y'all need to come watch us practice," AG head coach Paul Cornwell quipped. "It's probably just based on the past. We have kids back, but we lost a lot of leadership. We had kids in the past that could answer...Published: Aug 6, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Community outreach: EW's Gray wants to teach lessons off of football field
Wide awake just minutes into Eastern Wayne's first official team practice, new head varsity coach Phil Gray watched his quarterbacks and wide receivers practice their passing routes. Gray yapped at senior KK Best. "I want to be the one who...Published: Aug 6, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Wednesday, August 5, 2015
Walnut Creek LGA news
Faye Franklin secured low gross honors during weekly play on the Walnut Creek Country Club links. Mary Morris captured low net, while Penny Ritt claimed low putts....Published: Aug 5, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Hampton, Coor, Spurgeon named to NCBCA All-State teams
By RUDY COGGINS rcoggins@newsargus.com Three county athletes have received one more prep accolade before they each step onto their respective college campuses in just a few days. Bobby Hampton, Chad Spurgeon and Allen Coor each earned spots on the 2015...Published: Aug 5, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Tuesday, August 4, 2015
Lane Tree Ladies golf news
Mary Ann Sutton and Libby Newsome each claimed game-of-the-week honors during play on the Lane Tree Golf Club links. Sutton won from the red tees, while Newsome prevailed from the forward tees. Red tee winners were Eileen Henderson (low net)...Published: Aug 4, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Monday, August 3, 2015
United through baseball: Wayne Christian makes return trip to Dominican Republic
By CAM ELLIS cellis@newsargus.com Baseball is a universal language. Curt Hinton wouldn't disagree. He saw that first-hand, along with a group of nine current and former Wayne Christian athletes who accompanied him on a mission trip -- sponsored by Stoney...Published: Aug 3, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Putting in the work: Part 2 -- Fog doesn't deter Warriors on opening day
By CAM ELLIS cellis@newsargus.com It looked more like a movie scene. Rays of sunlight fought to poke through the thick fog and shrill whistles filled the air at Eastern Wayne's practice field Saturday morning. Players stepped on dew-covered and freshly-cut...Published: Aug 3, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Putting in the work: Part 1 -- Aycock, Rosewood, Goldsboro SC off to good start
By RUDY COGGINS rcoggins@newsargus.com Steve Brooks looked at his watch. "One minute," he shouted. The seconds slowly ticked away. Brooks took another glance and started a countdown as if it was New Year's Eve. "10, 9, 8, 7 ..." The...Published: Aug 3, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
2015 Wayne County Junior Amateur
The four-week Wayne County Junior Tour concluded play last Thursday. Participants were Joey Democko (12-14 boys' winner), Chandler Joyner (11-year-old co-ed winner), Kelly Lewis (14-older girls' runner-up), Lindsey Burton (14-older girls' winner), Dylan Champion (15-older boys' runner-up) and Blake...Published: Aug 3, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story