Friday, October 9, 2015
TENNIS -- C.B. Aycock @ E. Wayne box
Thursday's match (at Eastern Wayne HS) C.B. Aycock 7 Eastern Wayne 2 Singles: Elizabeth Sutton (EW) d. Sabrina Johnson 6-0, 6-1; Kassidy Pitchford (CBA) d. Brennan Dove 6-4, 6-4; Cassidy Coerver (CBA) d. Emily Uzzell 6-0, 6-1; Casie Belom (CBA)...Published: Oct 9, 2015 1:50 PM Full Story
Pitchford, Belom pick up key wins for Golden Falcons
rcoggins@newsargus.com Down 3-0 in the second set, Charles B. Aycock senior Kassidy Pitchford kept telling herself "I don't want to play a tiebreaker." She didn't. Pitchford emerged victorious in six of the final seven games, and secured the match-clinching point...Published: Oct 9, 2015 1:50 PM Full Story
Spring Creek defeats Rosewood in 4 sets
bdavis@newsargus.com SEVEN SPRINGS -- Overcoming one's self plays a major role in winning. Spring Creek proved that determination with a 25-20, 25-17, 13-25, 25-18 win over Rosewood on Thursday afternoon. "Our team can tend to get ... if they get...Published: Oct 9, 2015 1:50 PM Full Story
PREPS DIGEST -- JV, middle schools
JV * Volleyball: Rosewood d. Spring Creek 21-25, 25-20, 25-23 -- Toree Marak posted a team-high five kills, two blocks, two service aces and picked up one dig. Jala Holloman contributed four kills, two aces and one dig. Maddie...Published: Oct 9, 2015 1:50 PM Full Story
JV football: Cougars open ECC 2A play with win
Goldsboro 36, North Lenoir 22 -- Xavier Bowden rushed for 208 yards and three touchdowns as the Cougars opened Eastern Carolina 2-A Conference play at Cougar Stadium on Thursday evening. Dennis Coley and Damien Brown each scored a touchdown....Published: Oct 9, 2015 1:50 PM Full Story
Aycock's Sauls, Campbell qualify for 3A east golf regional
Charles B. Aycock edged Rosewood 152-154 in a six-team, non-conference match contested at Goldsboro Municipal Golf Course on Thursday afternoon. North Johnston ended up third with a 160. Wayne Christian (171), Goldsboro (175) and Princeton (186) also participated. Abby Sauls...Published: Oct 9, 2015 1:50 PM Full Story
Walnut Creek LGA news
KINSTON -- Members of the Walnut Creek Ladies Golf Association participated in an Eastern Carolina Ladies Golf Association tournament contested at Falling Creek. Hiromi Sueki won low putts in the championship league. Maureen Prys claimed second low net, while Betty...Published: Oct 9, 2015 1:50 PM Full Story
Braswell's career-best 17-kill outing sparks Goldsboro
Jacquiera Braswell pounded a career- and match-high 17 kills during Goldsboro's 25-18, 25-7, 23-25, 25-21 victory over Eastern Carolina 2-A Conference opponent Kinston on Thursday afternoon. Becka Pittard just missed a double-double with nine kills and nine digs. Marcy Taylor...Published: Oct 9, 2015 1:50 PM Full Story
North Lenoir sweeps Greene Central, now 17-0 on season
Laura Haerer pounded out a team- and match-high 14 kills during North Lenoir's 25-6, 25-9, 25-12 romp over Eastern Carolina 2-A Conference foe Greene Central on Thursday. Mya Parks contributed 12 kills, while Paige Sports chipped in nine kills. Megan...Published: Oct 9, 2015 1:50 PM Full Story
Princeton clinches share of Carolina 1A volleyball title
Princeton clinched the Carolina 1-A Conference regular-season championship outright with a 25-5, 25-18, 25-13 decision over North Duplin on Thursday afternoon. The Bulldogs secured the No. 1 seed for the season-ending conference tournament, which begins Oct. 19. Taylor Carroll had...Published: Oct 9, 2015 1:50 PM Full Story
South Central topples CBA in ECC 3A-4A volleyball
PIKEVILLE -- South Central turned back Charles B. Aycock 25-18, 25-13, 25-17 in an Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference match Thursday afternoon. Arlanda Faulker and Alexis Bynum cranked out five and four kills, respectively, for the Golden Falcons. Hannah Carter dished...Published: Oct 9, 2015 1:50 PM Full Story
Hawks top Cougars in ECC 2A soccer
La GRANGE -- North Lenoir built a three-goal advantage by halftime and eased past Goldsboro, 5-2, in an Eastern Carolina 2-A Conference game contested Thursday evening. Ruben Quiroz and Chris Pate each scored for the Cougars. Goldsboro keeper Chandler Patrick...Published: Oct 9, 2015 1:50 PM Full Story
North Duplin's Garcia punches in career-high 5 goals
CALYPSO -- Juan Garcia provided a career-high five goals and dished out two assists during North Duplin's 9-2 conquest of Carolina 1-A Conference foe Neuse Charter on Thursday afternoon. Dario Castenada supplied a hat trick (three goals), while Cesar Mutata-Sosa...Published: Oct 9, 2015 1:50 PM Full Story
Jackson spearheads Eagles' offense with three assists
Matt Jackson passed out three assists and collected a goal during Wayne Christian's 7-0 triumph over Carolina Christian 1-A Conference foe Cresset Christian on Thursday evening. Jackson assisted on goals by Matthew Coulter, Jaxon Anderson and Nathanael Younge. Jackson's lone...Published: Oct 9, 2015 1:50 PM Full Story
Quinn scores natural hat trick in Warriors' win over South Central
Ethan Quinn registered a natural hat trick (three consecutive goals) as Eastern Wayne rolled past South Central, 7-0, in Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference play Thursday evening. Quinn scored all three goals within a 10-minute period. Christian Anderson and Edwin Vallecillo...Published: Oct 9, 2015 1:50 PM Full Story
Britt: Rosewood's defense has to keep Lakewood's offense in check
rcoggins@newsargus.com Once Rosewood's coaching staff evaluated the James Kenan film, they tucked away their notes and told the team they wanted to hear "no more talk about the James Kenan game." Well, maybe just a little bit more, coach. The...Published: Oct 9, 2015 1:50 PM Full Story
N.C. Tennis Association state singles tournament returns to Goldsboro
rcoggins@newsargus.com It's back! The USTA North Carolina Singles League state championships got underway this morning at various sites in Wayne County. The four-day tournament will determine 13 team champions in three different age levels of competition. Two local teams, who...Published: Oct 9, 2015 1:50 PM Full Story