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