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