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