Wednesday, October 28, 2015
Poppe scores twice, UMO women blank Chowan U
UMO Media Relations MURFREESBORO -- Nichole Poppe punched in two goals and Maddy Robak dished out two assists during University of Mount Olive's 6-0 romp over in-state women's soccer rival Chowan University on Tuesday evening. Christine Rocchio put the Trojans...Published: Oct 28, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
UMO men's basketball ranked No. 6 in NABC D2 preseason top 25
UMO Media Relations KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Defending Southeast Region champion University of Mount Olive is ranked No. 6 in the NABC Division II preseason men's top 25 basketball poll. "It's an honor to be ranked so high in the...Published: Oct 28, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Magera's early goal calms Chargers, who heat up offensively
rcoggins@newsargus.com Tony Townsend set the ball inside the pink-spot beside the corner flag that whipped freely in the cold breeze. He raised his right hand. "This is you, boy," Townsend said to Wayne Country Day teammate Jacob Magera. Townsend delivered...Published: Oct 28, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Princeton eliminates Granville Central in straight sets
bdavis@newsargus.com PRINCETON -- Princeton senior Taylor Carroll dug the ball in the third set of Tuesday evening's match against Granville Central. The ball headed toward the floor, but seniors Hailey Wood and Kelsey Peedin fell near the net to recover...Published: Oct 28, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Perennial volleyball power Louisburg sweeps Rosewood
LOUISBURG -- Perennial powerhouse Louisburg eliminated Rosewood 25-23, 25-13, 25-16 from the N.C. High School Athletic Association Class 1-A playoffs Tuesday evening. The fourth-seeded Warriors (24-1 overall) remained unbeaten in 13 home games this season. Rosewood, the Carolina 1-A Conference...Published: Oct 28, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Topsail knocks out CBA in 3A volleyball playoffs
TOPSAIL -- Arlanda Faulkner cranked out a team-high 13 kills and collected 29 digs in Charles B. Aycock's season-ending 25-23, 20-25, 22-25, 17-25 loss to Topsail in second-round action of the N.C. High School Athletic Association 3-A playoffs Tuesday evening....Published: Oct 28, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Sauls has tough day putting in 3A golf championships
FOXFIRE VILLAGE -- Charles B. Aycock sophomore Abby Sauls shared 67th place overall after final-round play in the NCHSAA 3-A championships contested on the Red Fox Course at Foxfire Resort and Golf Club. Sauls ended up with a 36-hole total...Published: Oct 28, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Rosewood's Burton shares 5th in 1A-2A golf championships; Revis has stronger 2nd day
SOUTHERN PINES -- Rosewood senior Lindsey Burton shot a second-day 86 on Tuesday and finished tied for fifth individual in the season-ending N.C. High School Athletic Association Classes 1-A/2-A state championships. Burton posted a two-day total of 168 along with...Published: Oct 28, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
BILL KEMP INVITATIONAL: Annual meet cancelled
"I will do better next year to have this Wayne County meet run on time before the season is over. I apologize for the inconvenience and to the athletes who really like this event." Sauls is the assistant superintendent for...Published: Oct 28, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story