Monday, November 30, 2015
Trojan men snap 4-game skid on basketball court
UMO Media Relations AUGUSTA, Ga. -- Dominique Reed tallied seven of his game-high 23 points in the final two-plus minutes of the game, and University of Mount Olive snapped a four-game skid with a 87-83 triumph over Augusta University on...Published: Nov 30, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Saturday, November 28, 2015
Braves sink Trojan women at free throw line
UMO Media Relations PEMBROKE -- Jasmine Huntley and Ebone Stevens combined to hit six consecutive free throws in the final 35 seconds, and UNC Pembroke handed in-state region rival University of Mount Olive a 63-55 loss in women's college basketball...Published: Nov 28, 2015 11:08 PM Full Story
Goldsboro girls finish 1-1 at Dark Horse Tip-Off Classic
CLINTON -- Tyona Moses dropped in a team-high 26 points in Goldsboro's 63-54 loss to Clinton on day two of the Dark Horse Tip-Off Classic contested on Clinton's home court. Destini Covington added nine points. Moses torched the nets...Published: Nov 28, 2015 11:08 PM Full Story
PREP FOOTBALL: Third-round playoff scores
CLASS 4-AA EAST (1) Middle Creek 42, (5) Fuquay-Varina 7 (6) Greensboro Page 49, (7) Richmond Sr. 25 WEST (1) East Forsyth 31, (5) West Forsyth 6 (6) Mallard Creek 44, (2) Cornelius Hough 0 CLASS 4-A EAST (2) New...Published: Nov 28, 2015 11:08 PM Full Story
Friday, November 27, 2015
Friday preps
Boys' basketball Goldsboro 102, Southern Wayne 71 * Goldsboro bolted to a 26-point lead after one quarter and cruised past county rival Southern Wayne, 102-71, inside Norvell T. Lee Gymnasium on Wednesday evening. Point guard Myron Carmon paced the Cougars'...Published: Nov 27, 2015 2:05 PM Full Story
Playoff pairings
CLASS 4AA EAST (5) Faquay-Varina at (1) Apex Middle Creek (7) Richmond County at (6) Greensboro Page WEST (5) West Forsyth at (1) East Forsyth (6) Mallard Creek at (2) Cornelius Hough CLASS 4A EAST (5) Greenville Rose at (1)...Published: Nov 27, 2015 2:05 PM Full Story
Wednesday, November 25, 2015
Coaches say respective wrestling teams have 'plenty of work to do'
rcoggins@newsargus.com PRINCETON -- More wrestling room work is needed. That seemed to be the head coaches' main concern after a three-team, non-conference meet contested at Princeton on Tuesday evening. Then again, it's just 10 days into the regular season. "We're...Published: Nov 25, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
WRESTLING -- Boxes (Princeton, CBA, N. Lenoir)
Tuesday's matches (at Princeton HS) North Lenoir 66 C.B. Aycock 14 182 -- Luke Wiggins (NL) by FF; 190 -- Jaret Paynter (CBA) wbf Donnie Stephens, 0:53; 220 -- Treion Fields (NL) wbf Clayton Schlomer, 3:06; Hwt -- Randy Floars...Published: Nov 25, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
UMO splits Conference Carolinas doubleheader at Lees-McRae
UMO Media Relations BANNER ELK -- Ni'Ya Styles scored the final nine points of the game and finished with 20 points overall as University of Mount Olive defeated in-state foe Lees-McRae, 69-65, on Tuesday evening. Styles drained two free throws...Published: Nov 25, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
PREPS DIGEST: JV news
JV * Girls' basketball: C.B. Aycock 20, North Lenoir 14 -- Freshman Kania Slocum and sophomore Darilyn Lancaster scored seven points apiece in the Golden Falcons' road win. * Boys' basketball: North Lenoir 42, C.B. Aycock 38 -- Sophomore...Published: Nov 25, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Walnut Creek LGA news
Faye Franklin claimed low gross during weekly play on the Walnut Creek Country Club links. Mary Morris won low net and Betty Holloway secured low putts. The annual WCLGA Christmas party and awards banquet is Dec. 1 at 11:30 a.m....Published: Nov 25, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Rosewood matmen defeat Ravenscroft
RALEIGH -- Louis Tortual claimed the deciding match at 138 pounds and Rosewood slipped past perennial independent schools powerhouse Ravenscroft, 38-36, on Tuesday evening. Tortual pinned the Ravens' Ethan Aschman in 40 seconds. Ravenscroft, which finished third as a team...Published: Nov 25, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Wayne Christian girls defeated in CCC 1A opener
Neuse Christian held Wayne Christian to six second-half points during a 62-23 victory in Carolina Christian 1-A Conference play Tuesday evening. Kasey Norris paced the Eagles' offense with 11 points, including nine behind the 3-point line. Wayne Christian (0-5 overall)...Published: Nov 25, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Cougars' Moses outscores RM Prep
ROCKY MOUNT -- Tyona Moses sizzled the nets for a team- and game-high 26 points as Goldsboro hammered Rocky Mount Prep, 74-16, on Tuesday evening. Sterling Jones and Destiny Lucas logged 12 and 10 points, respectively. The Cougars entertain Southern...Published: Nov 25, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Rosewood boys fall in season opener
KENLY -- Zack Barnes tallied a team-high 12 points in Rosewood's season-opening, 59-55 loss to North Johnston on Tuesday evening. Marquail Almontaser added 11 points for the Eagles. The two teams meet again Tuesday at Rosewood....Published: Nov 25, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Carmon drops in 17 points, Cougars rout RM Prep
ROCKY MOUNT -- Myron Carmon led four Goldsboro players in double figures with 17 points during a 90-51, non-conference rout of Rocky Mount Prep on Tuesday evening. Nakia Atkins contributed 16 points. Jaylin Thomas and Eric Bufkin supplied 14 and...Published: Nov 25, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
C.B. Aycock girls cruise on the road
La GRANGE -- Charles B. Aycock junior "Mookie" Powell hobbled to midcourt after she ran into a North Lenoir defender under the basket with two minutes remaining in the first quarter. Powell sat on the court and held her brace-covered...Published: Nov 25, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Golden Falcons fall to Hawks
La GRANGE -- Down by two, Charles B. Aycock faced an energized North Lenoir team that finished the game with a 10-3 run and closed out a 59-50 victory Tuesday evening. "Aside from Cameron (Kornegay) tonight, we were not very...Published: Nov 25, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Tuesday, November 24, 2015
PREPS DIGEST: JV news
JV * Boys' basketball: Wayne Christian 60, Pitt Pacers 46 -- Jaxon Anderson pumped in a team-high 14 points, snared five rebounds, dished out four assists and picked the Pacers' pockets for six steals. Logan Jackson contributed 10 points...Published: Nov 24, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Raleigh Charter boys knock off Princeton
PRINCETON -- Demarcus Ellis delivered a 14-point, six-rebound effort in Princeton's season-opening, 62-53 loss to Raleigh Charter on Monday evening. Landon Futrell and Michael Daughtery scored 12 and 11 points, apiece. Earl Gibson Jr. chipped in seven points. Gray McCoy...Published: Nov 24, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
5 players reach double figures in Chargers' win
Jamal King led five Wayne Country Day players in double figures with 21 points during its 95-41, non-conference shellacking of Lawrence Academy on Monday evening. Jamal Forde contributed a double-double -- 10 points and 10 assists. Marcus Metcalf tallied 17...Published: Nov 24, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Freeman provides nearly half of WCDS girls' offense
Lillian Freeman led the Wayne Country Day offense with 17 points in a 43-35, non-conference loss to Lawrence Academy on Monday evening. The Chargers (0-6 overall) play host to Kestrel Heights today....Published: Nov 24, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Saints' Atkins scores 26 points in loss to Cleveland
DUDLEY -- Senior Zaria Atkins knocked down a game- and season-high 26 points in Southern Wayne's 55-44, non-conference loss to Cleveland on Monday evening. The Saints (0-2 overall) visit Goldsboro on Wednesday....Published: Nov 24, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Princeton girls win season opener
PRINCETON -- Kortney Edwards collected 13 points and pulled down five rebounds as Princeton claimed a season-opening, 43-37 victory over Raleigh Charter on Monday evening. Emily Ricks provided 10 points. Jazmaine McCain supplied eight points and five rebounds. Macy Massengill...Published: Nov 24, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Spring Creek girls let fourth-quarter lead slip away
rcoggins@newsargus.com SEVEN SPRINGS -- Charlie Cotten has seen the hunger, desire and determination of his returning starters during the first two games of the season. Now, it's a matter of sealing the deal. Absent a key starter during the final...Published: Nov 24, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Johnson remains head varsity football coach at Goldsboro
After two-plus tumultuous weeks surrounding the Goldsboro High football program, second-year coach Bennett Johnson has retained his job. Dwight Sutton remains the school's athletics director. The decision occurred late last week after a meeting involving Dr. Michael Dunsmore, superintendent...Published: Nov 24, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Taylor: Young Gators showing growth
rcoggins@newsargus.com SEVEN SPRINGS -- Spring Creek head basketball coach Taylor Jones looked toward the court during one point in the second half and saw three freshmen mixed in with a sophomore and junior. My, how things have changed. Just one...Published: Nov 24, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
BOXES -- Jones Sr. at Spring Creek (Boys/Girls)
Monday's games (at Seven Springs) BOYS Jones Senior 16 13 15 27 -- 71 Spring Creek 15 7 12 14 -- 48 JONES SENIOR (1-2) Raekwon Hatchell 3 0 0-0 6, Lesaun Grant 0 0 1-2 1, Janari Hill 4...Published: Nov 24, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Monday, November 23, 2015
UMO men finish 29th in NCAA D2 national cross country championships
UMO Media Relations JOPLIN, Mo. -- No. 17-ranked University of Mount Olive, led by Jonathan Dahlke, wound up 29th overall in team competition during the season-ending NCAA Division II men's cross country national championship meet. It was the Trojans' fourth...Published: Nov 23, 2015 1:49 PM Full Story
PREPS DIGEST: JV news
JV * Boys' basketball: Chatham Thunder 52, Goldsboro Heat 48 -- Harman Kaler provided a double-double -- 15 points, 13 rebounds -- and blocked three shots in the Heat's heart-breaking loss. Christian Yarbrough supplied 12 points and five rebounds....Published: Nov 23, 2015 1:49 PM Full Story
Portela leads Goldsboro Heat past Chatham Thunder
Gavin Portela just missed a double-double with 26 points and nine rebounds as Goldsboro Heat defeated Chatham Thunder 49-26, in its NCHEAC Eastern Conference opener. Portela blocked five shots. Cameron Yarbrough collected 11 points. Harman Kaler flirted with a double-double...Published: Nov 23, 2015 1:49 PM Full Story
CBA's Gurley, Wallace each stay unbeaten
WILSON -- Charles B. Aycock's tandem of Hayden Gurley and returning state qualifier Josh Wallace each concluded the day 3-0 during the Demon Duals contested at Fike High School. The duo combined for six pins. Jaret Paynter, who missed the...Published: Nov 23, 2015 1:49 PM Full Story
Decatur-Luker, Todd each claim gold medal for Rosewood
PINE FOREST -- Rosewood freshmen Timothy Decatur-Luker and Jordan Todd emerged as individual champions in their respective weight classes during the annual Feud in the Forest hosted by Pine Forest High School. Decatur-Luker opened tournament action with a 63-second fall...Published: Nov 23, 2015 1:49 PM Full Story
Saturday, November 21, 2015
PREPS DIGEST: JV sports
JV * Girls' basketball: C.B. Aycock 30, Goldsboro 21 -- Freshman Taylor Gay poured in a team-high 14 points as the Golden Falcons claimed a regular-season sweep of the Cougars over a five-day stretch. Freshman Sharon Moorefield provided nine...Published: Nov 21, 2015 11:07 PM Full Story
PICKLE CLASSIC: Virginia Union women roll past UMO
rcoggins@newsargus.com MOUNT OLIVE -- University of Mount Olive lost its mental focus on the defensive end of the court within a three-minute stretch during opening-period play against Virginia Union on Saturday afternoon. The Panthers spotted the Trojans the first point...Published: Nov 21, 2015 11:07 PM Full Story
PICKLE CLASSIC: UNC Pembroke hands Mount Olive 3rd straight loss
bdavis@newsargus.com MOUNT OLIVE -- The University of Mount Olive's basketball team showed up hungry for the 50th annual Pickle Classic. UNC Pembroke arrived hungrier. And the No. 13-ranked Braves claimed the Classic championship with a 76-69 victory over the No....Published: Nov 21, 2015 11:07 PM Full Story
Vinson's game-winning FT lifts Aycock
bdavis@newsargus.com Goldsboro's fans roared when Charles B. Aycock sophomore Hannah Vinson stepped to the free throw line. Vinson dribbled the ball, looked up at the basket and released the ball from her hands. Two seconds later, the Golden Falcons celebrated...Published: Nov 21, 2015 11:07 PM Full Story
Carmon has highlight show in Goldsboro's win
bdavis@newsargus.com It wasn't a one-man show by any means. But Goldsboro senior guard Myron Carmon certainly stole the spotlight during the Cougars' 73-54 win over Charles B. Aycock on Friday evening. Carmon dunked off of an assist from senior Eric...Published: Nov 21, 2015 11:07 PM Full Story
McClain, Oates lead Wayne Christian's boys
Tyrique McClain pumped in a team-high 23 points as Wayne Christian turned back Goldsboro Heat, 71-64, in non-conference action at Clifford Gymnatorium on Friday evening. Darrin Oates contributed 22 points. Teammates Rayshawn Wellington and Jaxon Anderson knocked six and five...Published: Nov 21, 2015 11:07 PM Full Story
Anderson pumps in 19 points in Faith's loss to Gateway (Va.) Christian
ZEBULON -- Gateway (Va.) Christian reeled off 22 fourth-quarter points and handed Faith Christian a 56-49 loss on day two of the Southeastern Invitational. Raleigh Anderson led three Conquerors in double figures with 19 points on 7 of 13 shooting...Published: Nov 21, 2015 11:07 PM Full Story
WCDS boys drop non-conference affair at Northwood Temple
FAYETTEVILLE -- Wayne Country Day trailed by as many as 18 points and nearly drained the game-winning shot before time expired in a 67-65, non-conference loss to Northwood Temple on Friday evening. Jamal Forde paced a balanced offensive attack with...Published: Nov 21, 2015 11:07 PM Full Story
Chargers compete in 6-team swim meet
NEW BERN -- The Wayne Country Day boys and girls each placed third during a six-team meet contested at the Twin Rivers YMCA on Friday. Zander Pittman claimed two individual wins -- the 50-yard freestyle (25.19 seconds) and 100 breaststroke...Published: Nov 21, 2015 11:07 PM Full Story
Eastern Wayne matmen post 1-2 dual record at North Lenoir
La GRANGE -- Three Eastern Wayne grapplers -- Chris Barbour, Mario Harper and Ryshon Rodwell -- each ended the night 3-0 during a four-team, non-conference meet wrestled inside Wooten Gymnasium. The Warriors dropped matches to Fike (42-36) and North Lenoir...Published: Nov 21, 2015 11:07 PM Full Story
Friday, November 20, 2015
10th Hall of Fame class at UMO set for induction
rcoggins@newsargus.com A budding baseball star from a rural community known as the "Hollerin' Capital of the World," Chad Holland thought he belonged in the big city of Chapel Hill. But the Spivey's Corner native remembered a conversation he had with...Published: Nov 20, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Warriors' Smith headed to Charlotte
rcoggins@newsargus.com Jabo Fulghum describes him as a workaholic. He's a blue-collar player who brings his lunch pail to work to the baseball field every day and is usually the last one to leave -- once the lights are turned off....Published: Nov 20, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Princeton sign national letters-of-intent
bdavis@newsargus.com PRINCETON -- The miniature bulldog statue represented the school's mascot and history, but the national letters-of-intent on a cloth-covered table represented the futures of three Princeton seniors -- Hailey Wood, Kelsey Peedin and Matt Daughtery. Wood, a pitcher for...Published: Nov 20, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
1 on 1 conversation: C.B. Aycock's Chandler Matthews
Charles B. Aycock junior Chandler Matthews entered the season with plenty of goals. The out-spoken three-sport athlete definitely wanted to prove to his critics that he was a quality receiver. He did. Matthews led the area with 1,000-plus receiving yards....Published: Nov 20, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Eagles' Hinnant, Jernigan finish 1-2 in pole vault
Rosewood teammates Zack Hinnant and Josh Jernigan placed first and second, respectively, in the pole vault during a season-opening, six-team meet contested on the Eagles' home track. Sophomore Bryton Lambeth claimed the boys' shot put with a throw of 36...Published: Nov 20, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Atkins scores 16 points in Saints' season-opening loss
DUDLEY -- Senior Zaria Atkins dropped in 16 points and collected five steals in Southern Wayne's season-opening, 48-32 loss to perennial 3-A powerhouse Northern Nash on Thursday evening. The Saints (0-1 overall) entertains Cleveland on Monday....Published: Nov 20, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Parrott Academy girls knock off Wayne Christian
KINSTON -- Adayah Ginn led Wayne Christian with nine points during a 31-23, non-conference loss to Arendell-Parrott Academy on Thursday evening. Mercy Wright registered five points and seven rebounds. Wayne Christian (0-4 overall) launches its Carolina Christian 1-A Conference season...Published: Nov 20, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Great Bridge (Va.) defeats Faith's girls in Southeastern Invitational
ZEBULON -- Great Bridge (Va.) Christian rallied from an eight-point, first-quarter deficit and handed Faith Christian a 45-37 defeat on day one of the Southeastern Invitational on Thursday evening. Faith led 10-2 after one quarter and the teams entered halftime...Published: Nov 20, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Wayne Christian's boys slip past Parrott Academy
Darrin Oates poured in a game-high 29 points as Wayne Christian turned back Arendell-Parrott Academy, 69-63, on Thursday evening. Tyrique McClain supplied 26 points, while Rayshawn Wellington knocked down 11. The Eagles (2-2 overall) play host to the Goldsboro Heat...Published: Nov 20, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Faith Christian boys defeat Cramerton Christian
ZEBULON -- Richard Sasser led a balanced offensive attack with 12 points during Faith Christian's opening-round, 62-39 triumph over Cramerton Christian in the Southeastern Invitational on Thursday evening. Christian Mills contributed a double-double -- 11 points, 12 rebounds. Chris Mills...Published: Nov 20, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Thursday, November 19, 2015
PREPS DIGEST -- JV news
JV * Girls' basketball: Charles B. Aycock 19, North Lenoir 9 -- Sophomore Darilyn Lancaster and freshman Kania Slocum pumped in six points apiece for the Golden Falcons, who improved to 2-0 overall. Freshman Sharon Moorefield (four points) and...Published: Nov 19, 2015 1:51 PM Full Story
Best, Kornegay lead Golden Falcons' offense in loss to Hawks
PIKEVILLE -- Seniors Ian Best and Cameron Kornegay combined to drain six 3-pointers during C.B. Aycock's 72-61, non-conference loss to North Lenoir on Wednesday evening. Best dropped in 19 points and Kornegay collected 16 for the Golden Falcons. Alex Mooring...Published: Nov 19, 2015 1:51 PM Full Story
C.B. Aycock girls upend North Lenoir
PIKEVILLE -- C.B. Aycock outscored North Lenoir 9-2 in the third quarter and claimed a 35-27, non-conference win Wednesday evening. Sophomore Hannah Vinson led a balanced Golden Falcons' offense with nine points. Tanika Powell contributed seven points, followed by junior...Published: Nov 19, 2015 1:51 PM Full Story
Eastern Wayne grapplers split tri-meet
SNOW HILL -- Eastern Wayne triumphed in the debut of first-year head coach Aaron Lynch with a 64-20 romp over Greene Central on Wednesday evening. The Warriors picked up 10 individual victories against the Rams. Lynch is a Rosewood alumni...Published: Nov 19, 2015 1:51 PM Full Story
Rosewood matmen open season with 2 wins
KENLY -- Rosewood launched its 2015-16 campaign on the mat with a non-conference sweep of Triton and North Johnston on Wednesday evening. The Eagles captured nine individuals wins in a 54-30 triumph over short-handed Triton, which forfeited two weight classes....Published: Nov 19, 2015 1:51 PM Full Story
Trojan XC men headed to fifth straight NCAA D-II championship meet
rcoggins@newsargus.com JOPLIN, Mo. -- Michael Munoz expects emotions to run high before the starter's gun sounds to start the final cross country meet of his collegiate career. That's the bitter part. The sweet part is Munoz and his University of...Published: Nov 19, 2015 1:51 PM Full Story
Wednesday, November 18, 2015
Aycock grapplers split season-opening tri-meet
rcoggins@newsargus.com PIKEVILLE -- A tradition-rich wrestling program, Charles B. Aycock expects to experience some growing pains on the mat this winter. Just five starters return off last year's that won the Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference regular-season championship outright. Four veterans...Published: Nov 18, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
North Pitt spoils Southern Wayne's season opener
bdavis@newsargus.com DUDLEY -- Southern Wayne's Bless Thomas stole the ball away from a North Pitt player twice for fast-break runs and layups within the last five minutes of regulation. The Saints trailed the Panthers by 12 points at the time...Published: Nov 18, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Rosewood's Burton signs NLI to play golf at University of Mount Olive
rcoggins@newsargus.com Each time she pulled out her golf clubs and headed to the Lane Tree Golf Club pro shop, Lindsey Burton looked toward either the practice green or driving range and saw the University of Mount Olive women's team getting...Published: Nov 18, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
North Duplin's Koch signs to play softball at University of Mount Olive
rcoggins@newsargus.com CALYPSO -- Like any young player who loved to spend her time on the softball diamond during summer camps, Mikayla Koch hardly thought about pursuing the sport in college. Not even University of Mount Olive, which always played host...Published: Nov 18, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Walnut Creek Ladies golf news
Hiromi Sueki captured low gross and recorded an eagle on the 12th hole during weekly play on the Walnut Creek Country Club links. Penny Ritt and Betty Holloway shared low net. Nancy Aichele secured low putts. A week earlier, Charlotte...Published: Nov 18, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Oakwood defeats WCDS girls
GREENVILLE -- TT Ramsey and Rebecca Edmondson supplied six points apiece in Wayne Country Day's 57-25, non-conference loss to The Oakwood School on Tuesday evening. Oakwood's defense forced numerous turnovers which led to transition baskets. The Chargers (0-4 overall) entertain...Published: Nov 18, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Lawhon has double-double for Faith Christian's girls
Jordan Lawhon posted a double-double -- 18 points, 10 rebounds -- as Faith Christian Academy upended Trinity Christian, 39-37, on the N.C. Christian Schools Association 2-A scene Tuesday evening. The Conquerors grabbed 41 team rebounds, including 29 on the defensive...Published: Nov 18, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Sasser knocks down 27 points as Conquerors defeat Trinity
Richard Sasser led three players in double figures with 27 points in Faith Christian's 72-69, nail-biting triumph over N.C. Christian Schools Association 2-A rival Trinity Christian on Tuesday evening. Sophomore Mills and senior Christian Mills (12 rebounds) provided 18 and...Published: Nov 18, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Waters drops in 31 points, WCDS picks up road win
GREENVILLE -- Wayne Country Day overcame a one-point deficit and cruised past The Oakwood School, 64-51, on Tuesday evening. DJ Waters sizzled the nets for a season- and game-high 31 points for the Chargers. Waters also logged six assists and...Published: Nov 18, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
PREPS DIGEST -- JV, middle schools
JV * Girls' basketball: Wayne Country Day 44, Oakwood 4 -- Lexi Jeffreys pumped in a game-high 17 points for the visiting Chargers. Teammates Summer Daniels and Janae Jones contributed six points apiece. * Boys' basketball: Wayne Country Day...Published: Nov 18, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Wingate men upset No. 5-ranked Mount Olive
UMO Media Relations WINGATE -- No. 5-ranked University of Mount Olive fell from the unbeaten ranks with an 84-68, non-conference loss to in-region foe Wingate University on Tuesday afternoon. Preseason All-American Dontrell Brite pumped in 21 points for the Trojans,...Published: Nov 18, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Tuesday, November 17, 2015
Goldsboro girls break free in 4th quarter
rcoggins@newsargus.com PIKEVILLE -- A three-time All-Area selection and certain Division I recruit, Tyona Moses finally took control of the game during third-period play Monday evening. The senior's NBA-range 3-pointer broke a tie and sparked Goldsboro to a 47-37, season-opening win...Published: Nov 17, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Cougars force turnovers, crash offensive glass
rcoggins@newsargus.com PIKEVILLE -- Once Goldsboro cranked up the defensive pressure and gained controlled of the offensive glass, Charles B. Aycock just couldn't recover against its county rival Monday evening. The Cougars picked the Golden Falcons' pockets for 14 steals and...Published: Nov 17, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
PREPS DIGEST -- JV news
JV * Boys' basketball: Goldsboro 64, Charles B. Aycock 34 -- DeQuan Pigford and Damien Brown scored 13 points apiece for Goldsboro. Teammates Jarrod Scott and Aaron Smith chipped in 12 and 10 points, respectively. CBA's top two scorers were...Published: Nov 17, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
BOXES -- Goldsboro @ C.B. Aycock basketball
Tuesday's games BOYS Goldsboro 17 24 23 16 -- 80 C.B. Aycock 15 12 6 9 -- 42 GOLDSBORO (1-0) Kisheem Faison 1 0 2-2 4, Myron Carmon 3 1 2-3 11, Jalin Thomas 6 0 0-0 12, Nakia Atkins...Published: Nov 17, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Monday, November 16, 2015
Walnut Creek Ladies Golf news
GREENVILLE -- Faye Franklin captured first low net in first-flight competition during an Eastern League tournament of the N.C. Ladies Golf Association contested at the Greenville Country Club. Maureen Prys won second low gross in the fourth flight. Betty Holloway...Published: Nov 16, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
UMO battles in 45-Second Classic (men)/SAC-CC Challenge (women)
UMO Media Relations WILSON -- JaQuan Blount pumped in 18 first-half points as nationally-ranked University of Mount Olive turned back Young-Harris, 80-66, on day two of the annual 45-Second Classic inside Wilson Gym on Saturday afternoon. Blount finished with 20...Published: Nov 16, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
King records first double-double in WCDS uniform
ERWIN -- Jamal King logged first varsity double-double -- 24 points, 11 rebounds -- as Wayne Country Day fell to Cape Fear Christian, 71-57, in the championship game of the Cape Fear Academy Senior Classic. Tony Townsend added 12 points...Published: Nov 16, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Chargers drop pair of games in hoops action
ERWIN -- Lillian Freeman dropped in nine points as Wayne Country Day fell 44-29 to Grace Christian-Sanford in the third-place game during the Cape Fear Christian Academy Senior Classic. Neuse Charter handed the Chargers a 40-31 loss in the opener....Published: Nov 16, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Saturday, November 14, 2015
1A SOCCER: Eagles tumble in east semifinals
rcoggins@newsargus.com TEACHEY -- Wallace-Rose Hill head soccer coach Mike Graybar did his homework on Rosewood. Shorten the long throw-ins. Closely mark Ethan Chapin. And keep a watchful eye on Zack Barnes and Daniel Alberto, too. The Bulldogs followed their coaches'...Published: Nov 14, 2015 11:35 PM Full Story
1A FB: South Creek cruises past North Duplin
ROBERSONVILLE -- South Creek spotted North Duplin a first-quarter touchdown and battled back for a 28-6 win during their opening-round battle in the NCHSAA 1-A (small-school) playoffs Friday evening. JP Payton put the Rebels on the board with a 32-yard...Published: Nov 14, 2015 11:35 PM Full Story
1AA FB: Camden rallies past Princeton
CAMDEN -- Eighth-seeded Camden County scored the game's final 20 points and eliminated Princeton, 27-14, from the NCHSAA 1-AA (large-school) playoffs Friday evening. Princeton seized a 14-7 lead on second-quarter touchdowns from Matt Stallworth and Kiadae Richardson. Stallworth led the...Published: Nov 14, 2015 11:35 PM Full Story
1AA FB: Defending state champ shuts out Spring Creek
WALLACE -- Defending state 1-AA champion Wallace-Rose Hill rolled past Spring Creek, 56-0, in their first-round game contested during the NCHSAA 1-AA (large-school) playoffs Friday evening. The top-seeded Bulldogs held the Gators to 42 yards of total offense. Jesse Casper...Published: Nov 14, 2015 11:35 PM Full Story
3A FB: Golden Falcons' season ends at Eastern Alamance
MEBANE -- Quarterback Jake Flowers rushed for one touchdown and passed for another score in Charles B. Aycock's season-ending, 55-14 loss to Eastern Alamance in first-round action of the N.C. High School Athletic Association Class 3-A (small-school) playoffs. Flowers notched...Published: Nov 14, 2015 11:35 PM Full Story
3A FB: Warriors fall in opening round to Trojans
bdavis@newsargus.com Next season started for Eastern Wayne's football team as it knelt to listen to head coach Phil Gray during its post-game huddle Friday evening. The sixth-seeded Warriors had just lost to South Johnston, 21-6, in the first round of...Published: Nov 14, 2015 11:35 PM Full Story
1AA FB: Lakewood knocks out Rosewood
rcoggins@newsargus.com SALEMBURG -- Helmets high in the air, Rosewood's football team huddled together one last time and sang its traditonal "It's A Grand Old School." Once the Eagles broke the huddle, tears flowed freely. The best season in Robert Britt's...Published: Nov 14, 2015 11:35 PM Full Story
BOX -- Spring Creek @ Wallace-Rose Hill
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING: Spring Creek -- Jesse Casper 5-10; Scott Edmondson 6-5. PASSING: Spring Creek -- Edmondson 4-15-1, 27; Dominique Morse 0-1-0, 0. RECEIVING: Spring Creek -- Jamarion Dawson 2-15; Casper 1-7; Spencer Jameson 1-5....Published: Nov 14, 2015 11:35 PM Full Story
BOX -- Rosewood @ Lakewood
Rosewood 7 0 7 0 -- 14 Lakewood 7 0 14 13 -- 34 First quarter R -- Helt 8 run (Almontaser), 8:08 L -- Underwood 3 run (Campos kick), 1:22 Third quarter L -- Moore 1 run (Campos kick),...Published: Nov 14, 2015 11:35 PM Full Story
BOX -- Princeton @ Camden
Princeton 0 14 0 0 -- 14 Camden 7 7 7 6 -- 27 Second quarter P -- Stallworth run (kick failed) P -- Richardson run (Hare run) INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING: Princeton -- Earl Gibson Jr. 8-42; Kiadae Richardson 6-46,...Published: Nov 14, 2015 11:35 PM Full Story
BOX -- North Duplin @ South Creek
North Duplin 6 0 0 0 -- 6 South Creek 0 8 14 6 -- 28 First quarter ND -- Archer 32 pass Payton (kick failed), 1:12 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING: North Duplin -- Emiliano Mora 15-44; Melik Williams 13-47; Kenny...Published: Nov 14, 2015 11:35 PM Full Story
BOX -- C.B. Aycock @ E. Alamance
C.B. Aycock 6 0 0 8 -- 14 E. Alamance 21 21 6 7 -- 55 First quarter CBA -- Flowers 4 run (kick failed) Fourth quarter CBA -- Matthews 45 pass from Flowers (Person run) INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS Not provided....Published: Nov 14, 2015 11:35 PM Full Story
Friday, November 13, 2015
Wayne Christian boys' basketball defeats Faith Christian in season opener
bdavis@newsargus.com The end of a 25-year basketball drought between rivals Wayne Christian Academy and Faith Christian Academy produced a memorable alley-oop, a brickwall-like senior center and a fast-paced, adrenaline-rushed game on Thursday night. The Eagles soared to an 87-60 win....Published: Nov 13, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
1A BOYS SOCCER: Rosewood knocks off Granville Central
rcoggins@newsargus.com STEM -- There's no place like the road. At least, the Rosewood boys' soccer team seems to think so these days. Ethan Chapin notched a natural hat trick (three consecutive goals) and the Eagles won their 11th road game...Published: Nov 13, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Eastern Wayne's Hamilton inks NLI with Coastal Carolina
bdavis@newsargus.com Surrounded by family, friends, coaches and balloons, Naheria Hamilton displayed a smile almost as wide as she is tall. The 6-foot-3 Eastern Wayne senior signed a national letter-of-intent to play basketball at Coastal Carolina University on Thursday afternoon. Her...Published: Nov 13, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Rosewood's Mercer signs with Elon University
rcoggins@newsargus.com Shawn Farmer knew just exactly what the vibrant, pony-tailed eighth-grader with a passion for basketball needed the first time he met her -- a good firm push to make her better. At first, Lexi Mercer resisted. Then she adjusted...Published: Nov 13, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
1 on 1 conversation: Eastern Wayne's Fiona Pedrick
Eastern Wayne senior Fiona Pedrick took the Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference by storm this fall. She emerged as the league's individual champion and was named the ECC female runner-of-the-year. Pedrick finished runner-up in the eastern 3-A regional meet and placed...Published: Nov 13, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Faith Christian girls topple Wayne Christian in basketball opener
Wayne Christian Academy eighth-grader Abi Harrelson stole the ball and passed it to sophomore Kasey Norris. Norris ran the court for a layup to bring her team to within 12 points of county rival Faith Christian Academy on Thursday evening....Published: Nov 13, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Chowan University to join Conference Carolinas as 'associate member' in different sports
Conference Carolinas Media Relations HIGH POINT -- Chowan University begins a new era in athletic history after being accepted for associate membership in Conference Carolinas. The Hawks will compete in Conference Carolinas play in women's golf, men's soccer, women's soccer,...Published: Nov 13, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Thursday, November 12, 2015
Preseason exhibitions toughen up UMO women
rcoggins@newsargus.com MOUNT OLIVE -- A scrimmage and two exhibition games against Division I programs, including perennial powerhouse North Carolina, yielded positive results for the University of Mount Olive women's basketball team. The three opponents threw everything but the kitchen sink...Published: Nov 12, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Nationally-ranked Trojans are the hunted, again
rcoggins@newsargus.com MOUNT OLIVE -- University of Mount Olive has to shut the door on last year's historical run and open a new one this season. And the defending Southeast Regional champ, ranked among the top five in two national preseason...Published: Nov 12, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Warriors start playoff journey at home
bdavis@newsargus.com Win, lose ... wait ... losing means a team goes home. And that's not an option for Eastern Wayne. The sixth-seeded Warriors kick off the N.C. High School Athletic Association Class 3-A (small-school) football playoffs at home Friday against...Published: Nov 12, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Rosewood, Lakewood meet again in 1st round of playoffs
rcoggins@newsargus.com Man the trenches. No turnovers. Avoid three-and-out series. That's the three-part game plan Rosewood hopes to execute when it meets conference rival Lakewood in round one of the 2015 N.C. High School Athletic Association Class 1-AA (large-school) playoffs Friday...Published: Nov 12, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Wednesday, November 11, 2015
King eliminates UMO from conference volleyball tournament
UMO Media Relations BRISTOL, Tenn. -- Fifth-seeded University of Mount Olive emerged victorious in the third set and built a six-point lead in the fourth set, but North Division rival King (Tenn.) claimed a 25-9, 25-14, 17-25, 25-23 victory in...Published: Nov 11, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
PREPS DIGEST -- JV news
JV * Girls' basketball: Wayne Country Day 25, Wilson Christian 15 -- Lexi Jeffreys equaled Wilson Christian's total team output in the season-opening game for WCDS. Katie Strickland knocked down four points. Janae Jones, Madison Britton and Kathryn Hamilton...Published: Nov 11, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Jeffreys almost logs double-double in WCDS loss
Eighth-grader Lexi Jeffreys just missed her first career varsit double-double with nine points and 18 rebounds during Wayne Country Day's 50-22, season-opening loss to Wilson Christian on Tuesday evening. "Lexi played two full games, probably a combination of 50 minutes...Published: Nov 11, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
WCDS get out gate early, roll over Wilson Christian
rcoggins@newsargus.com Wayne Country Day grabbed the opening tip-off and threw a lob toward the basket. The dunk clanged off the iron, but more importantly it settled down a team that returned just two starters -- Tony Towsend and Jamal Forde...Published: Nov 11, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
BOXSCORES -- Wilson Christian @ WCDS boys and girls
BOYS Wilson Christian 8 23 11 8 -- 50 WCDS 31 24 24 9 -- 89 WILSON CHRISTIAN (1-1) Landin Boykin 2 2 4-4 14, Jared Burrell 1 4 0-0 14, Drew Coleman 1 6 0-0 20, Jake Nix 1...Published: Nov 11, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Tuesday, November 10, 2015
Goldsboro opts out of playoffs due to injuries
rcoggins@newsargus.com Goldsboro is sitting out the postseason. And the reason has caused an uproar within the community. Late Friday evening, the school contacted the N.C. High School Athletic Association and said it wished to "opt out of the playoffs due...Published: Nov 10, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
3A SOCCER: Terry Sanford eliminates Southern Wayne
Boys' soccer Terry Sanford 3, Southern Wayne 0 * FAYETTEVILLE -- Southern Wayne's season ended with a 3-0, second-round loss to Terry Sanford in the N.C. High School Athletic Association Class 3-A playoffs Monday evening. "It was a pretty good...Published: Nov 10, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Monday, November 9, 2015
UMO men punch ticket to 5th straight NCAA Division II XC championships
UMO Media Relations WINGATE -- University of Mount Olive is headed to the NCAA Division II men's cross country championships for the fifth consecutive year. Jonathan Dahlke placed fourth individuallly and teammate Adam Craig secured sixth place as the Trojans...Published: Nov 9, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Warriors' Pedrick finishes 13th in 3A state cross country meet
KERNERSVILLE -- Eastern Wayne senior Fiona Pedrick finished 13th overall in the season-ending N.C. High School Athletic Association Class 3-A women's cross country championships contested at Ivey Redmon Sports Complex. Pedrick ran the muddy and mucky 5k (5,000 meter)...Published: Nov 9, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
LaVon Matthews named new varsity softball coach at C.B. Aycock
rcoggins@newsargus.com PIKEVILLE -- A loyal graduate and fixture in the athletic program is the new head softball coach at Charles B. Aycock. School administrators officially named LaVon Matthews as Emily Burke's successor late last week. Burke stepped down after giving...Published: Nov 9, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Saturday, November 7, 2015
NCHSAA 1A state volleyball finals: Alleghany topples Princeton in 4 sets
bdavis@newsargus.com RALEIGH -- Princeton seniors Hailey Wood and Taylor Carroll sat beside teammate, junior Daisy Eklund, and head volleyball coach Paige Renfrow. Each used their hands to wipe away tears despite a remarkable season that ended in disappointing fashion Saturday...Published: Nov 7, 2015 11:16 PM Full Story
It's either a family affair, or a house divided, when UMO's women play at UNC on Monday
rcoggins@newsargus.com MOUNT OLIVE -- A house divided? Not so says University of Mount Olive head women's basketball coach Wendy Lee when her team faces husband Billy Lee and North Carolina in an exhibition game inside historic Carmichael Arena on Monday...Published: Nov 7, 2015 11:16 PM Full Story
1A SOCCER PLAYOFFS: Rosewood 7, East Carteret 0
BEAUFORT -- Zack Barnes recorded a hat trick (three goals) and Ethan Chapin dished out three assists during Rosewood's 7-0, second-round thrashing of East Carteret in the N.C. High School Athletic Association Class 1-A playoffs Saturday afternoon. Chapin, Hayden...Published: Nov 7, 2015 11:16 PM Full Story
Princeton pulls off stunner against archrival Rosewood
bdavis@newsargus.com PRINCETON -- Don't stop this rivalry any time soon. Separated by eight miles and a county line, Princeton and Rosewood battled through three ties and four leads changes before the Bulldogs came out on top, 42-41, in Carolina 1-A...Published: Nov 7, 2015 11:16 PM Full Story
Corum's touchdown run helps Warriors
rcoggins@newsargus.com Devonte Corum made sure he and his fellow seniors got one more home game this season Friday night. "It felt great," Corum said after his 50-yard touchdown run proved to be the deciding score in a 27-19 conquest of...Published: Nov 7, 2015 11:16 PM Full Story
BOX -- Spring Creek @ North Duplin
North Duplin 7 12 7 16 -- 42 Spring Creek 0 7 14 0 -- 21 First quarter ND -- Payton 14 run (King kick), 3:55 Second quarter ND -- Payton 2 run (kick blocked), 8:19 ND -- Payton 23...Published: Nov 7, 2015 11:16 PM Full Story
BOX -- Rosewood @ Princeton
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING: Princeton -- Earl Gibson Jr. 26-177, 2 TDs; Matt Stallworth 15-114; Kiadae Richardson 18-117, 3 TDs; Nick Hare 2-(minus-2). Rosewood -- Mike Woodard 18-149, 3 TDs; Cameron Helt 13-128, TD; Marqual Al-montaser 2-5, TD; Alex Godwin 1-2....Published: Nov 7, 2015 11:16 PM Full Story
BOX -- Goldsboro @ Greene Central
Goldsboro 0 0 0 0 -- 0 Greene Central 22 14 14 6 -- 56 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING: Goldsboro -- Brody Morton 1-10; Jameel Larkins 7-10; Xavier Bowden 9-32; Jamaal Wilson 10-59; Aaron Smith 9-15; KJ Austin 1-2. PASSING: Goldsboro...Published: Nov 7, 2015 11:16 PM Full Story
BOX -- C.B. Aycock @ E. Wayne
C.B. Aycock 6 0 0 13 -- 19 Eastern Wayne 14 6 0 7 -- 27 First quarter CBA -- Gough 8 run (kick failed), 2:52 EW -- KK Best 69 run (Dove kick), 2:31.4 EW -- KK Best 52...Published: Nov 7, 2015 11:16 PM Full Story
Greene Central shuts out Goldsboro
SNOW HILL -- Greene Central built a 22-point lead after one quarter of play and cruised past Goldsboro, 56-0, in the Eastern Carolina 2-A Conference regular-season finale for both teams Friday evening. "They're big, physical and fast," Goldsboro head coach...Published: Nov 7, 2015 11:16 PM Full Story
North Duplin defeats Spring Creek in Carolina 1A finale
SEVEN SPRINGS -- After a two-week absence, JP Payton rushed for 170 yards and five touchdowns in North Duplin's 42-21 triumph over Spring Creek at "The Swamp" on Friday evening. It was the Carolina 1-A regular-season finale for both teams....Published: Nov 7, 2015 11:16 PM Full Story
3A SOCCER PLAYOFFS: Richlands 4, C.B. Aycock 3
PIKEVILLE -- Richlands notched the game-winning goal in the 80th minute and stunned seventh-seeded Charles B. Aycock, 4-3, in second-round play of the N.C. High School Athletic Association Class 3-A playoffs on Saturday evening. The teams battled to a scoreless...Published: Nov 7, 2015 11:16 PM Full Story
1A SOCCER PLAYOFFS: Spring Creek 4, Louisburg 1
LOUISBURG -- Spring Creek conceded the first goal and rallied past Louisburg, 4-1, in second-round play of the NCHSAA 1-A playoffs on Saturday afternoon. The Gators' Johnathan Perez knotted the game at 1-all on an assist from Hugo Zabala. "(The)...Published: Nov 7, 2015 11:16 PM Full Story
1A SOCCER PLAYOFFS: James Kenan 4, North Duplin 2
WARSAW -- James Kenan scored the game-winning goal in the 65th minute and added a penalty kick two minutes later during its 4-2 victory over North Duplin in second-round play of the N.C. High School Athletic Association Class 1-A playoffs....Published: Nov 7, 2015 11:16 PM Full Story
Friday, November 6, 2015
Gators eyeing postseason berth
bdavis@newsargus.com SEVEN SPRINGS -- Spring Creek has to be mentally ready when Carolina 1-A Conference border rival North Duplin invades "The Swamp." Each team looks to secure a playoff bid. "We're trying to get some guys back healthy from some...Published: Nov 6, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Stakes are high for Aycock, E. Wayne in regular-season finale
rcoggins@newsargus.com Head coach Phil Gray didn't mind hearing the celebration as the bus headed back toward Eastern Wayne after a victory over county rival Southern Wayne last Friday. Once they arrived on campus, he quickly gave the Warriors a reality...Published: Nov 6, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Middle school football: Dillard claims WCMSAC championship
Dillard 38, Norwayne 14 -- Darius Rodgers and Taevian Jackson each rushed for two touchdowns as Dillard captured the 2015 Wayne County Middle School Athletic Conference championship Thursday afternoon. Defensive leaders were Jykesis McLean and Malik Scott-McClarin (interception). Dillard concluded...Published: Nov 6, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
JV football: Golden Falcons soar past Warriors
C.B. Aycock 36, Eastern Wayne 12 -- Levon O'Neal rushed for 115 yards and two touchdowns, and added a pair of two-point conversions in the Golden Falcons' season-ending victory Thursday evening. Muhammad Brooks accounted for two touchdowns on a 28-yard...Published: Nov 6, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
3A soccer playoffs: Saints knock off Topsail
TOPSAIL -- Darwin Sure notched a hat trick (three goals) for the second consecutive game, and Southern Wayne turned back Topsail, 3-2, in first-round play of the N.C. High School Athletic Association 3-A playoffs on Thursday. It was a rematch...Published: Nov 6, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Princeton has one final goal to achieve -- repeat as state champ
rcoggins@newsargus.com PRINCETON -- Wrapped in warm clothing and holding umbrellas to protect them from a cool rain, Princeton's passionate volleyball fans waited outside Reynolds Coliseum on the N.C. State campus. The doors finally opened. They greeted the Bulldogs' volleyball team,...Published: Nov 6, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Thursday, November 5, 2015
3A soccer playoffs: Aycock advances past 1st round for 1st time since 2007
rcoggins@newsargus.com PIKEVILLE -- Charles B. Aycock goalie Skylar Landers never had time to relax between the pipes Wednesday evening. Not even when his teammates built a 3-0 halftime lead. "No sir (not relaxed), was on my toes the while time,"...Published: Nov 5, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Princeton looks to spoil Rosewood's title hopes
An eight-mile trip to face an archrival has extra meaning Friday evening. Rosewood heads into its regular-season finale at Princeton with the opportunity to earn a share of the Carolina 1-A Conference championship along with James Kenan and Lakewood. The...Published: Nov 5, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
1A soccer playoffs: North Duplins rolls over Southside
CHOCOWINITY -- Dario Castenada provided four goals and Juan Garcia collected a hat trick (three goals) as North Duplin eliminated Southside, 9-1, in opening-round action of the NCISAA 1-A playoffs Tuesday evening. Castenada, who also handed out two assists, found...Published: Nov 5, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
1A soccer playoffs: Spring Creek hammers Camden, 7-0
CAMDEN -- Gustavo Avalos, Alex Ambriz and Jonathan Perez punched in two goals apiece as Spring Creek hammered Coastal 10 champion Camden, 7-0, in first-round play of the NCHSAA 1-A playoffs Tuesday evening. Noeh Avila tallied the Gators' other goal....Published: Nov 5, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
1A soccer playoffs: Massengill, Barnes lead Rosewood
Stalen Massengill and Zack Barnes supplied two goals apiece during Rosewood's 5-0, opening-round conquest of Bear Grass Charter in the N.C. High School Athletic Association Class 1-A playoffs Tuesday evening. Barnes scored on assists from Ethan Chapin and Daniel Alberto....Published: Nov 5, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
2A soccer playoffs: East Duplin eliminates Goldsboro
A first-ever playoff game in school history and a resilient goal keeper gives the Goldsboro High soccer program hope for next season. The Cougars suffered a 4-0 loss to East Duplin in the first round of the N.C. High School...Published: Nov 5, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Wednesday, November 4, 2015
Princeton volleyball repeats as 1A east region champ
rcoggins@newsargus.com TIMBERLAKE -- Princeton's Kortney Edwards stepped behind the service line. She glanced at the scoreboard. She bounced the ball once ... twice ... a third time. The chair official blew his whistle and signaled Edwards to serve. Ball up....Published: Nov 4, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
UMO men's soccer wins PK shootout
UMO Media Relations RALEIGH -- Sean Lockett delivered the game-winning goal as University of Mount Olive eliminated fifth-seeded King (Tenn.) University, 3-1, in a penalty-kick shootout during opening-round play of the 2015 Conference Carolinas men's soccer tournament. The teams ended...Published: Nov 4, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
PREPS DIGEST -- Middle schools
Middle schools * Football: Grantham 54, Brogden 0 -- Mark Graham three scored touchdowns on runs of 60, 40 and 40 yards; and also returned an interception 40 yards for another TD in the Bulldogs' regular-season finale. Xavious Speight returned...Published: Nov 4, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Tuesday, November 3, 2015
Pfeiffer shocks UMO in women's soccer
UMO Media Relations RALEIGH -- University of Mount Olive's best season in four years ended with a 3-0, quarterfinal-round upset loss to sixth-seeded Pfeiffer University in the Conference Carolinas women's soccer tournament on a wet Monday afternoon. The match was...Published: Nov 3, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
SOCCER -- NCHSAA 1st round
Wednesday's high school soccer playoff games:3A -- West Carteret at C.B. Aycock, 6 p.m.2A -- East Duplin at Goldsboro, 6 p.m.1A -- Spring Creek at Camden County, 6 p.m. 1A -- North Duplin at Chocowinity Southside, 6 p.m.1A -- Princeton...Published: Nov 3, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Monday, November 2, 2015
Cross country results -- NCISAA 1A state championships
CHARLOTTE -- Results from the 2015 N.C. Independent Schools Athletic Association Class 1-A men's and women's cross country championships contested at Greenway Park: MEN * Wayne Country Day -- 8. Zander Pittman, 19 minutes, 49.9 seconds; 23. Case Kermode, 21:30.5;...Published: Nov 2, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Cross country results -- 1A, 2A, 3A regionals
Class 3-A RED OAK -- Results from the 2015 N.C. High School Athletic Association Class 3-A Eastern Regional men's and women's cross country championships contested Saturday at Red Oak Middle School: MEN C.B. Aycock -- 26. Joseph Mooneyham, 17 minutes,...Published: Nov 2, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Faria's "golden goal" lifts Trojan men
UMO Media Relations FRANKLIN SPRINGS, Ga. -- Freshman Stefan Faria tallied the "golden goal" five minutes into the first overtime, lifting University of Mount Olive to a 1-0 victory over Conference Carolinas rival Emmanuel College on Saturday. The Trojans (8-8-0...Published: Nov 2, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Warriors' Pedrick finishes east regional runner-up in girls' XC
From staff reports RED OAK -- Eastern Wayne senior Fiona Pedrick emerged as the runner-up in the N.C. High School Athletic Association Class 3-A eastern regional cross country championship meet contest at Red Oak Middle School. Pedrick ran the 5k...Published: Nov 2, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
WCDS completes fall season with awards ceremony
Wayne Country Day capped an historical fall campaign with a season-ending awards ceremony held in the gymnasium Sunday evening. One day earlier, the Chargers "three-peated" as the N.C. Independent Schools Athletic Association Class 1-A dual-team girls' tennis state champions....Published: Nov 2, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story