Wednesday, December 30, 2015
SB/MOPWC: Saints finally get much-needed win
bdavis@newargus.com MOUNT OLIVE -- Coaches aren't supposed to smile. Don't tell that to Southern Wayne basketball coach Dwight Smith. His Saints won their second game of the season -- a 69-57 decision over Spring Creek during consolation-round play in the...Published: Dec 30, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
SB/MOPWC: Chargers shut down Eagles late in 4th quarter
bdavis@newsargus.com MOUNT OLIVE -- Rosewood erased a 41-27 deficit in the third quarter against Wayne Country Day during game five of the Southern Bank/Mount Olive Pickle Winter Classic at the University of Mount Olive on Tuesday evening. The Eagles' hopes...Published: Dec 30, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
SB/MOPWC: Goldsboro sticks pitchfork in Blue Devils
rcoggins@newsargus.com MOUNT OLIVE -- Stay focused. Be on point offensively. Learn from the little things. Goldsboro worked the simple gameplan to near perfection against Eastern Carolina 2-A Conference foe South Lenoir on Tuesday evening. Myron Carmon led four Cougars in...Published: Dec 30, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
SB/MOPWC: Parrott Academy hangs around, shocks EW boys
rcoggins@newsargus.com MOUNT OLIVE -- Parrott Academy just hung around. Hung around. And hung around some more. When the Patriots took a five-point lead against Eastern Wayne in the final 90 seconds, one small section of Kornegay Arena -- the fans...Published: Dec 30, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Panthers get out of gate, blow past Bulldogs
ROBERSONVILLE -- North Pitt bolted to a 28-point, first-quarter lead and rolled past Princeton, 77-21, on day two of the South Creek Holiday Tournament on Tuesday evening. The Panthers led 52-9 at halftime. Austin Sullivan and Kelvin Woodard paced the...Published: Dec 30, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Payton leads Rebels in loss to East Duplin
BEULAVILLE -- JP Payton knocked down 10 points during North Duplin's 75-46 loss to East Duplin in a holiday tournament on Tuesday. Luke Britt and Schmid Romeus added six points apiece for the Rebels. Terrion Addison and Malik Cobb each...Published: Dec 30, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
CBA boys knock off Bartlett Yancey
CLINTON -- Cameron Kornegay provided a team-high 19 points as Charles B. Aycock defeated Bartlett Yancey, 61-50, in a holiday tournament contested at Clinton High School. Keyshawn Cobb added 12 points for the Golden Falcons, who prevailed for the seventh...Published: Dec 30, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Saints' Atkins flirts with quadruple-double
JACKSONVILLE -- Zaria Atkins flirted with a quadruple-double as Southern Wayne rolled past Richlands, 52-31, in consolation-round play of the East Coast Christmas Classic on Tuesday evening. Atkins recorded 16 points, pulled down 11 rebounds, collected 13 steals and dished...Published: Dec 30, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
North Duplin girls fall to East Duplin
BEULAVILLE -- Rylee Pate tallied six points as North Duplin fell to East Duplin, 30-14, in a holiday tournament on Tuesday. Alyssa Santos chipped in four points for the Rebels. North Duplin (1-6 overall) takes on Wallace-Rose Hill today....Published: Dec 30, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Rosewood girls start strong, corral Dark Horses
JACKSONVILLE -- Rosewood opened the game with a 14-0 run and advanced to the East Coast Christmas Classic final with an 83-73 triumph over Clinton on Tuesday evening. The Eagles (7-2 overall) take on tournament host Northside today. Lexi Mercer...Published: Dec 30, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Warriors' Hamilton drops 24 points on Aycock
JACKSONVILLE -- Coastal Carolina signee Naheria Hamilton dropped in a game-high 24 points as Eastern Wayne dumped county rival Charles B. Aycock, 46-32, in consolation-round play of the East Coast Christmas Classic on Wednesday afternoon. Nyesha Best added eight points...Published: Dec 30, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
BOX: Eastern Wayne-Parrott Academy boys
GAME 7 at Kornegay Arena Eastern Wayne 7 12 12 18 -- 49 Parrott 7 11 10 22 -- 50 EASTERN WAYNE (1-7) Coriante Foye 5 0 3-7 13, Ethan Molloy 0 0 3-6 3, Yeonte Royal 4 0 1-2...Published: Dec 30, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
BOX: Southern Wayne-Spring Creek boys
GAME 6 at Kornegay Arena Spring Creek 5 18 18 16 -- 57 Southern Wayne 17 11 19 22 -- 69 SPRING CREEK (2-8) Jyrique Wooten 0 0 0-0 0, Najee Young 2 0 3-7 7, Will Rouse 0 0...Published: Dec 30, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
BOX: Wayne Country Day-Rosewood boys
GAME 5 at Kornegay Arena WCDS 7 19 15 16 -- 57 Rosewood 6 12 18 13 -- 49 WAYNE COUNTRY DAY (10-5) Tony Townsend 0 0 3-5 3, Justin Lofton-Russell 9 0 7-8 25, Jack Talton 0 0 0-0...Published: Dec 30, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
BOX: Goldsboro-South Lenoir boys
GAME 8 at Kornegay Arena Goldsboro 22 22 26 21 -- 91 South Lenoir 10 19 16 23 -- 68 GOLDSBORO (10-0) Kisheem Faison 2 1 0-0 7, Myron Carmon 6 2 0-0 18, Jalin Thomas 5 0 2-4...Published: Dec 30, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Tuesday, December 29, 2015
SB/MOPWC: Goldsboro's pressure defense bothers Gators
bdavis@newsargus.com MOUNT OLIVE -- The crowd at the 2015 Southern Bank/Mount Olive Pickle Winter Classic might have looked a little confused when Goldsboro's players changed into green University of Mount Olive jerseys Monday afternoon. The Cougars and Spring Creek each...Published: Dec 29, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
SB/MOPWC: Saints can't handle Blue Devils' Midgette
bdavis@newsargus.com MOUNT OLIVE -- Southern Wayne started out strong against South Lenoir on Monday afternoon. The Saints led 15-13 after one quarter. But senior Jonte Midgette scored a game-high 29 points and help carry the Blue Devils to a 78-73...Published: Dec 29, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
SB/MOPWC: Parrott thwarts late Rosewood rally
rcoggins@newsargus.com MOUNT OLIVE -- One bad third quarter. Again. Rosewood converted one field goal during the eight-minute stretch and just couldn't recover in a 58-50, opening-round loss to Parrott Academy on day one of the third annual Southern Bank/Mount Olive...Published: Dec 29, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
SB/MOPWC: Eastern Wayne gets tempo in favor in 2nd half
rcoggins@newsargus.com MOUNT OLIVE -- The moods were different at halftime. Wayne Country Day held a 19-18 lead and showed signs of disappointment in the locker room. Meanwhile, Eastern Wayne felt frustrated with the slow-paced tempo. Something had to change in...Published: Dec 29, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
CBA boys' six-game win streak ends
CLINTON -- Cedar Ridge snapped Charles B. Aycock's six-game win streak with a 59-46 victory in a holiday tournament contested at Clinton High School on Monday afternoon. Cameron Kornegay led the Golden Falcons' offense with 14 points. Keyshawn Cobb contributed...Published: Dec 29, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Princeton boys fall to South Creek
ROBERSONVILLE -- Austin Sullivan led a balanced offensive attack with 10 point as Princeton fell 82-60 to South Creek in the South Creek Christmas Invitational on Monday evening. Earl Gibson Jr., Gray McCoy, Demarcus Ellis and Landon Futrell provided nine...Published: Dec 29, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Atkins' double-double not enough for Saints
JACKSONVILLE -- Senior Zaria Atkins logged a double-double in Southern Wayne's 47-41 loss to Clinton in first-round play of the East Coast Christmas Classic on Monday afternoon. Atkins sizzled the nets for a game-high 30 points, pulled down 11 rebounds...Published: Dec 29, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Swansboro upends Eastern Wayne's girls
JACKSONVILLE -- Miranda Glover pumped in 11 fourth-quarter points and finished with 24 overall during Swansboro's opening-round, 59-49 conquest of Eastern Wayne in the East Coast Christmas Classic on Monday afternoon. The Warriors pulled to within 40-36 on Naheria Hamilton's...Published: Dec 29, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Aycock girls endure loss to Jax Northside
JACKSONVILLE -- Senior Kourtney Mitchell scored 23 points and junior Kayla Stephens added 22 as Northside defeated Charles B. Aycock, 65-50, on day one of the East Coast Christmas Classic on Northside's home court. The Monarchs led 35-20 at halftime....Published: Dec 29, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Mercer eclipses 2,000 points in her hoops career
JACKSONVILLE -- Lexi Mercer knocked down 24 points and surpassed the 2,000-point mark for her career during Rosewood's 64-21 romp over Richlands in opening-round play of the East Coast Christmas Classic on Monday afternoon. Mercer accomplished the feat on a...Published: Dec 29, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
BOX -- WCDS vs. Eastern Wayne boys
WCDS 7 11 5 25 -- 48 Eastern Wayne 4 13 16 21 -- 54 WAYNE COUNTRY DAY (9-5) DJ Waters 3 0 1-4 7, Tony Townsend 3 0 5-8 11, Justin Lofton-Russell 2 1 0-2 7, PJ Hill 0...Published: Dec 29, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
BOX -- South Lenoir vs. So. Wayne boys
Southern Wayne 15 15 17 26 -- 73 South Lenoir 13 22 21 22 -- 78 SOUTHERN WAYNE (1-10) Terry Artis 1 0 0-0 2, Cole Atwood 1 3 3-3 14, Chris Williams 0 0 0-0 0, Quentin Carlton 2...Published: Dec 29, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
BOX -- Parrott Academy vs. Rosewood boys
Rosewood 12 11 3 24 -- 50 Parrott 13 14 9 22 -- 58 ROSEWOOD (1-7) Chance Howard 0 0 1-2 1, Noah Grantham 0 3 1-2 10, Zack Barnes 6 5 1-3 28, Tucker Chapion 0 0 2-2 2,...Published: Dec 29, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
BOX -- Goldsboro vs. Spring Creek boys
GAME 1 Goldsboro 22 22 26 16 -- 86 Spring Creek 12 11 14 9 -- 47 GOLDSBORO (9-0) Kisheem Faison 3 4 2-3 20, Myron Carmon 5 1 4-4 17, Jalin Thomas 0 0 0-0 0, Nakia Atkins 1...Published: Dec 29, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Saturday, December 26, 2015
PREVIEW: Southern Bank/Mount Olive Pickle Winter Classic
rcoggins@newsargus.com MOUNT OLIVE -- Will Collins hasn't lost his ambition. A highly-decorated cross country runner during his high school days, Collins always strived to find that one element -- that one minor detail -- that could push him to the...Published: Dec 26, 2015 11:07 PM Full Story
Wednesday, December 23, 2015
Pilkington Duals
PIKEVILLE -- Josh Wallace held up five fingers. He wasn't waving. The undefeated Charles B. Aycock wrestler quietly reminded his team of his race to 100 career wins, which lacked only five victories. The 160-pounder Wallace got his wish...Published: Dec 23, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Saturday, December 19, 2015
PREPS DIGEST: JV, middle schools
JV * Boys' basketball: Goldsboro 65, Eastern Wayne 41 -- Aaron Smith emerged as the Cougars' leading scorer with 21 points. Jarrod Scott added 18, while Damien Brown collected eight points. * Boys' basketball: Alamance 41, Goldsboro Heat 41...Published: Dec 19, 2015 11:11 PM Full Story
Warriror girls, for second straight night, rally in 4th quarter
rcoggins@newsargus.com Another slow start. Another strong finish. Less than 24 hours after coming from behind to defeat New Bern on Thursday evening, Eastern Wayne did it again Friday. Twins Nyesha and Myesha Best combined for nine fourth-quarter points, Naheria Hamilton...Published: Dec 19, 2015 11:11 PM Full Story
ALL-AREA FOOTBALL: Eagles' Woodard selected top offensive player
rcoggins@newsargus.com Thank God for mama. Each Friday night that Mike Woodard got home after a football game, there were ice packets and a good bath waiting for the Rosewood senior running back. He definitely needed. The main workhorse in the...Published: Dec 19, 2015 11:11 PM Full Story
ALL-AREA FOOTBALL: Rosewood's Taylor takes top defensive honor
rcoggins@newsargus.com Rosewood's offense should have asked for some type of payback from its young defense that had grown up during preseason practice and the first month of regular-season play. Kaleb Taylor might have agreed with that request. The lone returning...Published: Dec 19, 2015 11:11 PM Full Story
ALL-AREA FOOTBALL: Eagles' Britt named coach of the year
rcoggins@newsargus.com The biggest challenge facing Rosewood coach Robert Britt this season was defense. Nine starters graduated. The only experienced lineman back was Kaleb Taylor, who played in the shadow of Tyree Chavious, who signed with James Madison University. Who would...Published: Dec 19, 2015 11:11 PM Full Story
Warriors start strong, but Cougars roar back
rcoggins@newsargus.com Chris Roberts couldn't have scripted a better start. His Eastern Wayne basketball team rotated on defense, crashed the boards, dove on the floor for loose balls -- and most importantly -- got Goldsboro guard Myron Carmon in early foul...Published: Dec 19, 2015 11:11 PM Full Story
BOXES: Eastern Wayne @ Goldsboro boys and girls
Friday's games BOYS Eastern Wayne 17 15 19 11 -- 62 Goldsboro 15 26 28 21 -- 90 EASTERN WAYNE (0-6) Coriante Foye 3 0 3-5 9, Ethan Molloy 4 1 0-0 11, Eric Agee 2 0 1-3 5, Jeemiah...Published: Dec 19, 2015 11:11 PM Full Story
Portela turns up the 'Heat' on Alamance
BURLINGTON -- Gavin Portela posted a double-double -- 18 points, 15 rebounds -- during the Goldsboro Heat's 57-37 triumph over Alamance on Friday evening. Harman Kaler just missed a double-double with 18 points and nine rebounds. Goldsboro (2-4 overall, 2-2...Published: Dec 19, 2015 11:11 PM Full Story
Aycock matmen finish 2-1 in Wayne-Wilson Challenge
WILSON -- Charles B. Aycock knocked off Hunt (49-24) and Beddingfield (78-0) during the Wayne-Wilson Challenge. Fike handed the Golden Falcons a 38-36 defeat. Overall, Aycock prevailed in 12 of 22 contested individual bouts, and collected 13 forfeits against Beddingfield....Published: Dec 19, 2015 11:11 PM Full Story
Rosewood's Mercer notches double-double
Senior Lexi Mercer notched a double-double -- 23 points, 16 rebounds -- as Rosewood hammered James Kenan, 67-28, in a Carolina 1-A Conference affair. Mercer picked the Tigers for seven steals and dished out six assists for the the Eagles,...Published: Dec 19, 2015 11:11 PM Full Story
Friday, December 18, 2015
Wells Fargo Conference Cup: Rosewood leads Carolina 1-A race
rcoggins@newsargus.com A sweep in men's and women's cross country, and runner-up finishes in volleyball and men's soccer has propelled Rosewood to the top spot in the Wells Fargo Carolina 1-A Conference Cup competition after the fall sports season. The Eagles...Published: Dec 18, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
REALIGNMENT: Initial proposal puts Spring Creek in physical 2-A league
rcoggins@newsargus.com SEVEN SPRINGS -- Heath Whitfield's phone rang. "Are you sitting down?" asked Steve Clingan, principal at Spring Creek High School. "Give me just a second," Whitfield said. Then Clingan delivered the news. The initial realignment proposal released by the...Published: Dec 18, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
PREPS DIGEST: JV, middle schools
JV * Girls' basketball: Southern Wayne 41, C.B. Aycock 18 -- M. Moore paced the Saints with 17 points, while Zaria Coleman contributed eight points. Kania Slocum and Morgan Casey recorded six points apiece for CBA. * Boys' basketball:...Published: Dec 18, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Eastern Wayne grapples with Nash Central, Southern Vance
ROCKY MOUNT -- Eastern Wayne collected 18 individual victories and swept a non-conference tri-meet against Nash Central and Southern Vance on Wednesday evening. The Warriors defeated Nash Central 47-36 and dispatched Southern Vance 66-16. However, Nash Central and Southern Vance...Published: Dec 18, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Rosewood matmen finish 2-1 in Wayne-Wilson Challenge
WILSON -- Rosewood defeated Hunt (42-30) and Beddingfield (66-12) in the annual Wayne-Wilson Challenge on Thursday evening. Fike handed the Eagles a 40-30 loss. Against Hunt, heavyweight Kaleb Taylor, Timothy Decatur-Luker, Colby Hooks, Jayden Thomas, Seth Finney, Richard Jest and...Published: Dec 18, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Cougars defeat Bulldogs on Carolina 1-A hoops scene
SMITHFIELD -- Earl Gibson Jr. emerged as Princeton's top offensive scorer with 14 points in an 85-50 loss to Carolina 1-A Conference foe Neuse Christian on Thursday evening. Grey McCoy and Austin Sullivan scored eight points apiece. Matt Daughtry contributed...Published: Dec 18, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Lakewood boys knock off North Duplin
CALYPSO -- Travaye Darden led four North Duplin players in double figures with 19 points during an 80-64 loss to Carolina 1-A Conference foe Lakewood on Thursday evening. JP Payton added 18 points for the Rebels, who dipped to 2-4...Published: Dec 18, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Morse torches Wildcat defense for career-high 29 points
NEWTON GROVE -- Dominique Morse provided a double-double -- career-high 29 points and 10 rebounds -- during Spring Creek's 74-66 conquest of Carolina 1-A Conference foe Hobbton on Thursday evening. Landon Smothers chipped in a career-high 20 points and pulled...Published: Dec 18, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Sasser's double-double sparks Faith Christian to 4th straight win
JACKSONVILLE -- Faith Christian handed Jacksonville Christian a 67-57, non-conference loss and carries a four-game win streak into the new year. Senior Richard Sasser emerged as the Conquerors' leader with a double-double -- 28 points, 12 rebounds. Christopher Mills logged...Published: Dec 18, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Lakewood girls build big lead, ease past North Duplin
CALYPSO -- Lakewood bolted to a 16-point lead after one period and cruised past North Duplin, 76-33, in Carolina 1-A Conference play Thursday evening. Rylee Pate led the host Rebels with 13 points. Shaily McCarty scored eight points, followed by...Published: Dec 18, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Neuse Charter girls defeat Princeton
SMITHFIELD -- Jazmaine McCain collected a double-double -- 12 points, 14 rebounds -- during Princeton's 50-42 loss to Neuse Charter on the Carolina 1-A Conference scene Thursday evening. McCain blocked four shots. Jordan Benson added 11 points and five rebounds....Published: Dec 18, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Meredith Skinner leads Conquerors with double-double
JACKSONVILLE -- Meredith Skinner posted a double-double -- 14 points, 13 rebounds -- during Faith Christian's 37-26, non-conference road win over Jacksonville Christian on Thursday evening. Reagan Baumgartner contributed 10 points and seven rebounds. Mandy Dilley chipped in six points....Published: Dec 18, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Gators' Buchan drops in career-high 31 points against Hobbton
NEWTON GROVE -- Amber Buchan knocked a career-high 31 points as Spring Creek defeated Hobbton, 72-58, in a Carolina 1-A Conference game Thursday evening. Tysha Teachey recorded her first double-double of the season -- 15 points, 15 rebounds. Destiney Sutton...Published: Dec 18, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
BOXES -- So. Wayne @ C.B. Aycock boys/girls
BOYS Southern Wayne 8 18 7 24 -- 57 C.B. Aycock 14 19 12 17 -- 62 SOUTHERN WAYNE (1-9, 0-2) James Leonard 0 0 0-0 0, Terry Artis 2 1 0-0 7, Cole Atwood 0 3 7-8 16,...Published: Dec 18, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
BOX -- New Bern girls @ E. Wayne
New Bern 15 7 6 10 -- 48 Eastern Wayne 16 2 9 23 -- 50 NEW BERN (8-3, 1-1) Starasia Bell-Freeman 1 0 6-8 8, Keziah Capers 1 0 2-2 4, Antaniya Dawson 0 0 1-1 1, Mary...Published: Dec 18, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Connor Vinson's FT - in overtime - lifts Golden Falcons past Saints
rcoggins@newsargus.com PIKEVILLE -- Connor Vinson watched her Charles B. Aycock teammates battle for a rebound underneath the Southern Wayne basket. Moments later, Taylor Daniels snared the ball and tossed it downcourt to a wide-open Vinson. The junior drove to the...Published: Dec 18, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
C.B. Aycock boys extend win streak to 6
rcoggins@newsargus.com PIKEVILLE -- Just when Southern Wayne seemed to gain momentum with its half-court and full-court pressure defense, Charles B. Aycock head coach David Elmore burned a timeout. Each breather came at a perfect time. The first stoppage squelched a...Published: Dec 18, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Warrior girls erase 11-point deficit, win 50-48
bdavis@newsargus.com Thank goodness for numbers on jerseys. Eastern Wayne twins Myesha Best and Nyesha Best took over the game and helped carry the Warriors to a 50-48 win over Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference foe New Bern on Thursday evening. The...Published: Dec 18, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
New Bern pulls away late against Eastern Wayne boys
bdavis@newsargus.com Eastern Wayne's basketball team guarded the inside lane. New Bern shooters formulated a plan on the 3-point line. The Bears' plan worked in an 83-77 win in Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference play Thursday evening. The Warriors led 57-54 after...Published: Dec 18, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
1 ON 1 CONVERSATION: Faith Christian's Christian Mills
Faith Christian senior Christian Mills is an avid North Carolina fan and chip off the old block. Mills' father, Kenneth, played basketball -- ironically, the post position -- when he attended Faith Christian in the early 1980s. Mills has gained...Published: Dec 18, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Thursday, December 17, 2015
NCHSAA Realignment: First glance
The N.C. High School Athletic Association released the initial draft for the 2017 conference realignment. This draft is an initial proposal and is not final. The draft was put together by the NCHSAA staff, using guidance from a SAS algorithm....Published: Dec 17, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
PREPS DIGEST -- Thursday
Girls' basketball North Duplin 56, Lejeune 52 * CALYPSO -- Rylee Pate poured in a career- and season-high 24 points as North Duplin turned back Lejeune, 56-52, in non-conference action Wednesday evening. The Rebels snapped a four-game losing streak. Courtney...Published: Dec 17, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Mercer notches double-double against Hobbton
Lexi Mercer posted a double-double -- 21 points, 15 rebounds -- during Rosewood's 69-30 thrashing of Hobbton in the Carolina 1-A Conference opener for both teams. Mercer also dished out four assists and recorded five steals for the Eagles, who...Published: Dec 17, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
North Duplin boys defeat Lejeune
CALYPSO -- Luke Britt pumped in 15 points as North Duplin edged Lejeune, 50-44, in non-conference play Wednesday evening. Malik Cobb knocked down 12 points. Travaye Darden collected seven points, while JP Payton chipped in six. Dexter Morrisey and Tarrion...Published: Dec 17, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Eastern Wayne matmen pick up two dual victories
Eastern Wayne launched its Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference season with a tri-meet sweep of J.H. Rose (48-36) and South Central (46-29) on Tuesday evening. The Warriors collected 16 individual victories. Mario Harper, Colby Miller, Equan Tune, Cainen Miller, Ian Gutierrez...Published: Dec 17, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Pate drops in 24 points, ND girls snap skid
CALYPSO -- Rylee Pate poured in a career- and season-high 24 points as North Duplin turned back Lejeune, 56-52, in non-conference action Wednesday evening. The Rebels snapped a four-game losing streak. Courtney Brock added 19 points for North Duplin, which...Published: Dec 17, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
MIller resigns as UMO head men's soccer coach
rcoggins@newsargus.com MOUNT OLIVE -- Godfrey Miller firmly believed the University of Mount Olive men's soccer program was following the vision he created when he stepped onto campus 41/2 years ago. He won't get to see the fruit of his labor....Published: Dec 17, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Wednesday, December 16, 2015
SWIMMING: County teams continue to work toward regional times
rcoggins@newsargus.com Just .94 seconds. That's the amount of time separating Charles B. Aycock from the regional qualifying standard in the boys' 200-yard medley relay. The foursome of Zech Chastain, Colton Marley, Ellis Smith and Zach Broome inched closer with a...Published: Dec 16, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
PREPS DIGEST: JV sports
JV * Girls' basketball: New Bern 70, Southern Wayne 45 -- Makayah Moore paced the Saints' offense with 18 points. Zaria Coleman contributed 16 points. It was the Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference opener for both teams. The Saints (6-3...Published: Dec 16, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
New Bern girls top Southern Wayne
NEW BERN -- Zaria Atkins emerged as Southern Wayne's lone player in double figures with 15 points in a 48-37 loss to New Bern on Tuesday evening. It was the Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference opener for both teams. Iyahna Bess...Published: Dec 16, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Kenan converts last-second, game-winning shot
WARSAW -- James Kenan converted the winning basket in the closing seconds of regulation and turned back Princeton, 44-43, in the Carolina 1-A Conference opener for both teams Tuesday evening. "(Am) very proud of my team," PHS head coach Marty...Published: Dec 16, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
North Duplin girls drop conference opener
SMITHFIELD -- Destiny George scored 10 points as North Duplin launched its Carolina 1-A Conference campaign with a 64-29 loss to Neuse Charter on Tuesday evening. Rylee Pate and Alyssa Santos scored five points apiece. Shaily McCarty chipped in three...Published: Dec 16, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Teachey just misses double-double in Gators' road loss
SALEMBURG -- Tysha Teachey just missed a double-double as Spring Creek fell to Lakewood, 51-38, in the Carolina 1-A Conference opener for both teams Tuesday evening. Teachey scored 12 points and pulled down nine rebounds. Amber Buchan delivered a 16-point...Published: Dec 16, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
C.B. Aycock grapples with Firebirds, Hawks
La GRANGE -- Charles B. Aycock exacted a little revenge and nearly walked away with clean worksheet during a three-team, non-conference dual meet at North Lenoir on Tuesday evening. The Golden Falcons upended Southern Nash 41-34 and endured a 39-38...Published: Dec 16, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Ellis tallies 48 points, Bears roll past Saints
NEW BERN -- Rhysante' Ellis torched the nets for 48 points as New Bern opened its Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference season with a 105-87 triumph over Southern Wayne on Tuesday evening. Ellis shot 20 of 34 from the floor and...Published: Dec 16, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Lakewood boys ease past Spring Creek
SALEMBURG -- Najee Young collected 14 points in Spring Creek's 68-55 loss to Lakewood in the Carolina 1-A Conference opener for both teams Tuesday evening. Young also dished out three assists. Dominique Morse supplied 13 points and six rebounds. Teammate...Published: Dec 16, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Neuse Charter builds lead, defeats North Duplin
SMITHFIELD -- Neuse Charter bolted to a 22-point lead at halftime and cruised past North Duplin, 80-42, in the Carolina 1-A Conference opener for both teams Tuesday. Schmid Romeus led the visiting Rebels with nine points. Travaye Darden and Luke...Published: Dec 16, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Brooks leads James Kenan past Princeton
WARSAW -- John Brooks pumped in a team- and game-high 26 points as James Kenan opened Carolina 1-A Conference play with a 65-38 romp over Princeton on Tuesday evening. Earl Gibson Jr. emerged as the Bulldogs' top scorer with 10...Published: Dec 16, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Barnes scores 18 points, Eagles snap 5-game skid
Zack Barnes knocked down 18 points and Rosewood snapped a five-game skid with a 67-57 victory over Hobbton in the Carolina 1-A Conference opener for both teams Tuesday. Ethan Chapin added 12 points. Chance Howard and Jeremy Mercer contributed eight...Published: Dec 16, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
HAWN CUP: UMO ranks 2nd overall
HIGH POINT -- University of Mount Olive ranks second overall and the men's program holds the top spot in Joby Hawn Cup competition after completion of the fall sports season in Conference Carolinas play. The Trojans trail Limestone 51.5-44...Published: Dec 16, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Tuesday, December 15, 2015
PREPS DIGEST: JV, middle schools
JV • Girls' basketball: Princeton 39, Charles B. Aycock 30 -- Jordan Benson torched the nets for a game-high 23 points, dished out three assists and picked up five steals in Princeton's home win on Monday afternoon. Maddie Adkins posted...Published: Dec 15, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Wayne Christian girls fall to Halifax Academy
HALIFAX -- Appalachian State signee Kelly Williams dropped in 31 points as Halifax Academy defeated Wayne Christian, 68-28, on Monday evening. Abi Harrelson led Wayne Christian with 12 points -- all from behind the 3-point arc. Kasey Norris and Adayah...Published: Dec 15, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
O'Daniel has solid night in pool for WCDS
Freshman Grace O'Daniel recorded a pair of top-7 finishes in two individual events and helped Wayne Country Day place fifth in two relays during a nine-team meet contested the Goldsboro Family Y on Monday evening. O'Daniel emerged as the runner-up...Published: Dec 15, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
McClain drops in 21 points in Wayne Christian's road win
HALIFAX -- Tyrique McClain poured in a game-high 21 points as Wayne Christian handed Halifax Academy a 78-41, non-conference defeat Monday evening. Darrin Oates contributed 18 points, five steals and three steals as the Eagles built an 18-point lead after...Published: Dec 15, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Monday, December 14, 2015
20th Eagle Invitational: Rosewood matmen surprise head coach
rcoggins@newsargus.com One prediction came true. Perennial powerhouse Holly Springs ended the day with six individual champions, compiled 193 points and claimed the Eagle Invitational team belt for the fourth consecutive year. County rivals Rosewood and Charles B. Aycock finished second...Published: Dec 14, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Johnson, Simmons lead late surge for UMO
rcoggins@newsargus.com MOUNT OLIVE -- When Aerial Johnson picked up her fourth foul with just over four minutes remaining Sunday afternoon, University of Mount Olive women's basketball coach Wendy Lee searched her bench for a substitute. Johnson waved off Lee's decision....Published: Dec 14, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Saturday, December 12, 2015
PREPS DIGEST: JV, middle schools news
JV * Boys' basketball: C.B. Aycock 28, Rosewood 20 -- Marquez Farmer claimed top-scoring honors with 12 points for the Golden Falcons. Muhammad Brooks, Kamarion Graham and Jordan Woodard contributed four points apiece. * Boys' basketball: Wayne Christian 79,...Published: Dec 12, 2015 11:15 PM Full Story
BOX: Rosewood girls @ CBA
GIRLS Rosewood 15 13 13 16 -- 57 C.B. Aycock 15 9 16 7 -- 47 ROSEWOOD (3-2) Lexi Mercer 4 0 4-6 12, Payton Lane 2 2 0-0 10, Hannah Daniels 0 0 0-0 0, Alyssa Garrison 2 0...Published: Dec 12, 2015 11:15 PM Full Story
BOX: Rosewood boys @ CBA
BOYS Rosewood 2 9 14 19 -- 42 C.B. Aycock 11 9 14 25 -- 59 ROSEWOOD (0-5) Chance Howard 2 0 0-0 4, Noah Grantham 0 1 2-2 5, Zack Barnes 5 1 4-4 17, Tucker Chapin 0 0...Published: Dec 12, 2015 11:15 PM Full Story
BOX: RM Prep girls @ Goldsboro
GIRLS Rocky Mount Prep 2 6 0 2 -- 10 Goldsboro 24 22 18 12 -- 76 ROCKY MOUNT PREP (0-4) J. Glaze 1 0 0-0 2, L. Pittman 2 0 0-4 4, A. Simmons 2 0 0-0 4. TOTALS...Published: Dec 12, 2015 11:15 PM Full Story
BOX: RM Prep boys @ Goldsboro
BOYS Rocky Mount Prep 10 23 6 4 -- 43 Goldsboro 29 32 32 15 -- 108 ROCKY MOUNT PREP (0-4) Ryan Baker 3 0 0-0 6, Keyshawn Bryant 5 1 2-6 15, Jayden Draughn 6 0 3-5 15, KJ...Published: Dec 12, 2015 11:15 PM Full Story
Rosewood girls avenge OT loss to Aycock
rcoggins@newsargus.com PIKEVILLE -- Same scenario. Same outcome. After dropping consecutive overtime losses on its home court to Charles B. Aycock each of the last two seasons, Rosewood -- again -- got revenge on the road. But they needed three-plus quarters...Published: Dec 12, 2015 11:15 PM Full Story
Golden Falcons extend win streak to 5
rcoggins@newsargus.com PIKEVILLE -- Shut down defensively for three-plus quarters, Rosewood senior forward Zack Barnes finally swished a 3-pointer without a hand in his face. The Eagles trailed 38-29. But that single-digit deficit quickly grew over the next 90 seconds. Starting...Published: Dec 12, 2015 11:15 PM Full Story
Moses torches RM Prep defense for 33 points
bdavis@newsargus.com The crowd thought of one word -- wow. Goldsboro head basketball coach LaTina Bullock considered a different word -- respect. The Cougars dominated the boards against Rocky Mount Prep during their 76-10 victory inside Norvell T. Lee Gymnasium on...Published: Dec 12, 2015 11:15 PM Full Story
Thomas ignites Cougars early against RM Prep
bdavis@newsargus.com Goldsboro senior Jaylin Thomas showcased his scoring talent with 3-pointers, drives to the baskets and layups. He also sacrificed himself in the half-court game, trapping his opponents and causing turnovers. Thomas' type of play catapulted the Cougars to a...Published: Dec 12, 2015 11:15 PM Full Story
Oates hits game-winning 3 for Wayne Christian
SANFORD -- Darrin Oates drained the game-winning 3-pointer with six seconds left, and Wayne Christian knocked off Lee Christian, 65-62, in a Carolina Christian 1-A Conference game Friday evening. Oates finished the game with 12 points. Tyrique McClain paced the...Published: Dec 12, 2015 11:15 PM Full Story
Chargers play another stellar game on defense
Wayne Country Day turned in another solid defensive performance and upended Oakwood, 59-43, on Friday evening. Tony Townsend and PJ Hill handled the duty of running a diamond-and-one defense which shut down Oakwood's top scorer. The challenge grew greater as...Published: Dec 12, 2015 11:15 PM Full Story
Faith Christian boys win 3rd straight game
Sophomore Christopher Mills knocked down 20 points and snared seven rebounds in Faith Christian's 64-56 conquest of Greenville Christian in a N.C. Christian Schools Association 2-A affair Friday evening. Richard Sasser added 14 points and seven rebounds. Raleigh Anderson contributed...Published: Dec 12, 2015 11:15 PM Full Story
Princeton boys struggle at FT line
PRINCETON -- Princeton failed to convert its fourth-quarter free throw chances and county rival North Johnston claimed a come-from-behind, 54-40 victory Friday evening. The Panthers swept the regular-season series. The Bulldogs led 40-33 early in the fourth quarter, but managed...Published: Dec 12, 2015 11:15 PM Full Story
Spring Creek boys fall to South Lenoir
DEEP RUN -- South Lenoir scored 24 of the game's final 26 points and handed Spring Creek an 82-42 loss on Friday evening. The Blue Devils swept the regular-season series. Jamerion Dawson collected 10 points and eight rebounds for the...Published: Dec 12, 2015 11:15 PM Full Story
Blue Devils slip past Gators in hoops action
DEEP RUN -- Destiney Sutton turned in a 16-point performance as Spring Creek fell 42-40 to South Lenoir on Friday evening. Amber Buchan dropped in 15 points. Tysha Teachey provided nine points and 10 rebounds. "Both teams fought hard with...Published: Dec 12, 2015 11:15 PM Full Story
NoJo girls turn back Princeton
PRINCETON -- Kortney Edwards tallied nine points during Princeton's 50-28, non-conference loss to county rival North Johnston on Friday evening. Emily Ricks scored eight points, while Jazmaine McCain added six points. McCain pulled down 11 rebounds. Chelsea Hawley contributed eight...Published: Dec 12, 2015 11:15 PM Full Story
WCDS girls fall to Oakwood
Rebecca Edmondson scored five points during Wayne Country Day's 55-12, non-conference loss to Oakwood on Friday evening. Hannah Neal added four points. The Chargers (3-9 overall) play again Jan. 5, 2016 at Neuse Christian....Published: Dec 12, 2015 11:15 PM Full Story
Lee Christian defeats Wayne Christian in CCC girls contest
SANFORD -- Kasey Norris knocked down nine points in Wayne Christian's 34-23 loss to Lee Christian on the Carolina Christian 1-A Conference scene Friday evening. Ashlee Harrelson chipped in five points. The Eagles (0-9 overall, 0-4 CCC) are the guests...Published: Dec 12, 2015 11:15 PM Full Story
Greenville Christian girls conquer Faith Christian
Greenville Christian outscored Faith Christian 30-17 in the second half and pulled away for a 50-40 win in N.C. Christian Schools Association 2-A play Friday evening. Jordan Lawhon led the host Conquerors with a double-double -- 20 points, 17 rebounds....Published: Dec 12, 2015 11:15 PM Full Story
Aycock matmen split tri-match
STANHOPE -- Charles B. Aycock split a non-conference tri-meet with Louisburg and perennial Big Eight 3-A power Southern Nash. The Golden Falcons secured three individual wins and collected nine forfeits in a 57-9 triumph over Louisburg. Austin Doyle, Chase Hapes...Published: Dec 12, 2015 11:15 PM Full Story
Friday, December 11, 2015
20th Eagle Invitational has new "twist" this season
rcoggins@newsargus.com A good deed rewarded. Last season, an Air Force recruiter asked Rosewood head coach Bill Edmundson if he could set up a table in the lobby and talk with wrestlers during his annual Eagle Invitational. Edmundson thought, "why not?"...Published: Dec 11, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
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JV * Boys' basketball: Wayne Christian 66, Northwood Temple 65 -- Jayden Young led four Eagles in double figures with 19 points on Thursday evening. Jaxon Anderson contributed 15 points, seven rebounds and six assists. Logan Jackson provided a...Published: Dec 11, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Lejeune girls defeat North Duplin
CAMP LEJEUNE -- Junior Rylee Pate scored 12 points in North Duplin's 50-36, non-conference loss to Lejeune on Thursday evening. The Rebels (0-3 overall) launch their Carolina 1-A Conference season next Tuesday at Neuse Charter....Published: Dec 11, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Harrelson scores 9 points in Wayne Christian's road loss
FAYETTEVILLE -- Abi Harrelson scored a team-high nine points in Wayne Christian's 69-14 loss to Northwood Temple in Carolina Christian 1-A Conference play Thursday evening. The Eagles (0-3 CCC) visit Lee Christian today....Published: Dec 11, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Eagles sweep wrestling tri-meet at South Johnston
FOUR OAKS -- Rosewood earned a pair of non-conference road victories in preparation for its 20th annual Eagle Invitational on Saturday. The Eagles remained unbeaten in 12 outings this season with victories over Big East 3-A member Wilson Hunt (51-30)...Published: Dec 11, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Northwood Temple boys dominate Wayne Christian
FAYETTEVILLE -- Brandon Cowan knocked down 12 points during Wayne Christian's 92-41 loss to Northwood Temple on the Carolina Christian 1-A Conference scene Thursday evening. Rayshawn Wellington added eight points for the Eagles, who fell to 4-6 overall and 1-3...Published: Dec 11, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Payton scores 20, Rebels collar Devilpups
CAMP LEJEUNE -- Senior JP Payton tickled the twine for a game-high 20 points as North Duplin upended Lejeune, 61-47, in non-conference play Friday evening. Schmid Romeus, Luke Britt and Travaye Darden contributed 11 points apiece in the road win....Published: Dec 11, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Former Rosewood grappler returns to alma mater as Eastern Wayne's head coach
rcoggins@newsargus.com Dressed in a bright purple singlet, the camera froze the moment in time when Aaron Lynch -- then a senior at Rosewood -- had his hand raised in victory. He emerged as the 152-pound champion in his final Eagle...Published: Dec 11, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
BOX SCORES -- Crossroads Christian at Wayne Country Day
Thursday's games BOYS Crossroads 6 7 11 12 -- 36 W. Country Day 17 15 9 9 -- 50 CROSSROADS CHRISTIAN Ghage Kenan 2 1 0-1 7, Mikayah Jones 0 0 1-6 1, Zaire Edwards 1 0 0-0 2, Dwayne...Published: Dec 11, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
WCDS girls turn back Crossroads Christian
rcoggins@newsargus.com Winning streaks build confidence. They also help take your mind off of the outside world for a couple of hours, too. Lexi Jeffreys scored 12 points and Lillian Freeman added 10 as Wayne Country Day claimed its third consecutive...Published: Dec 11, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Chargers' box-and-1 baffles Crossroads Christian
rcoggins@newsargus.com Aware of Crossroads Christian's sharp-shooting guard Jeremiah Green who averages 23-plus points a game, Wayne Country Day head basketball coach David Flowers decided to rummage through his "junk" drawer before practice Wednesday afternoon. Hmm. Would a box-and-one defense work...Published: Dec 11, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Thursday, December 10, 2015
Poised Golden Falcons extend win streak to 4 games
rcoggins@newsargus.com PIKEVILLE -- One is a win. Two is a trend. Three is a streak. And what is four? You just might call it a confidence booster. Cameron Kornegay poured in 17 of his game-high 25 points in the second...Published: Dec 10, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
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JV * Boys' basketball: Ayden-Grifton 59, C.B. Aycock 50 -- Marquez Farmer paced the Golden Falcons' offensive attack with 13 points, and Tayquan Hampton added 11 on Wednesday evening. Kamarion Graham chipped in eight, while Jordan Woodard scored seven....Published: Dec 10, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Bulldogs fall to Jones Sr. in girls' basketball
TRENTON -- Jazmaine McClain and Kortney Edwards each flirted with a double-double in Princeton's 48-32, non-conference loss to Jones Senior on Wednesday evening. McClain logged 11 points and eight rebounds for the Bulldogs, who dropped to 3-2 overall this season....Published: Dec 10, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Jones Sr. rolls past Princeton's boys
TRENTON -- Jones Senior outscored Princeton 29-9 at one point in the game and cruised to a 79-38, non-conference victory Wednesday evening. Adrian Whack led the visiting Bulldogs' offense with nine points. Earl Gibson Jr. contributed eight points. Chris Sauls...Published: Dec 10, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Warrior matmen grapple at Lejeune
CAMP LEJEUNE -- Eastern Wayne collected 21 individual victories and two grapplers compiled 3-0 worksheets during a four-team meet hosted by Lejeune High School. The Warriors, directed by first-year head coach Aaron Lynch, easily handled short-handed Lejeune 67-12. Lynch's team...Published: Dec 10, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
BOX: Ayden-Grifton @ C.B. Aycock boys
Ayden-Grifton 13 12 8 15 -- 48 C.B. Aycock 14 11 14 17 -- 56 AYDEN-GRIFTON (1-5) Jaylin Moye 0 1 0-0 3, James Richardson 0 0 0-0 0, Tyree Wiggins 2 2 0-2 10, AJ Foreman 1 0...Published: Dec 10, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Wednesday, December 9, 2015
No. 16-ranked Francis Marion knocks off UMO women
UMO Media Relations FLORENCE, S.C. -- Francis Marion built a 22-point second-quarter lead and cruised past University of Mount Olive, 79-48, in a non-conference women's college basketball game Tuesday evening. Aerial Johnson flirted with a double-double -- 13 points, nine...Published: Dec 9, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Goldsboro's Breck turns in regional-qualifying time in pool
Goldsboro's Anna Breck emerged as the 200-yard freestyle winner and placed third in the 100 butterfly during a 10-team meet contested at B.G. Natatorium inside the Goldsboro Family Y on Tuesday evening. Breck touched the wall in a regional-qualifying...Published: Dec 9, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Atkins' shot sparks SW girls in 4th quarter
Three quarters down. One quarter to go. Southern Wayne senior Zaria Atkins hit a basket at the start of the fourth quarter, and the Saints took an eventual 56-51 win over the Rosewood Eagles on Tuesday evening. "We just played...Published: Dec 9, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Saints' half-court pressure bothers Eagles
Rosewood, on occasion, struggled to cross halfcourt against Southern Wayne on Tuesday evening. The Eagles couldn't solve the Saints' halfcourt press in a 59-56 loss. SW junior Rakilen Butler assisted junior Cole Atwood with a 3-pointer to start the first...Published: Dec 9, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
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JV * Boys' basketball: Spring Creek 47, Lejeune 23 -- Allen Hickman led the Gators' offense with 14 points. Xavion Garcia contributed 13 points, while Collion Kittrell scored nine points....Published: Dec 9, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
East Duplin boys stop North Duplin
BEULAVILLE -- Travaye Darden emerged as North Duplin's top scorer with 15 points in a 75-65, non-conference loss to county rival East Duplin on Tuesday evening. JP Payton added 14 points. Dexter Morrisey and Malik Cobb contributed 10 points apiece....Published: Dec 9, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
North Lenoir's boys defeat Eastern Wayne
La GRANGE -- Eastern Wayne poured in 36 fourth-quarter points, but dropped a 91-76, non-conference decision to North Lenoir inside Wooten Gym on Tuesday evening. Additional details were not available. The Warriors (0-3 overall) are the guests of South...Published: Dec 9, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Devilpups turn back Gators in "The Swamp"
SEVEN SPRINGS -- Dominique Morse tallied 21 points during Spring Creek's 70-66, non-conference loss to Lejeune on Tuesday evening. Morse pulled down five rebounds and dished out three assists for the Gators, who fell to 1-4 overall this season. Najee...Published: Dec 9, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Sasser helps lead Faith Christian boys past Wilson Christian
WILSON -- Richard Sasser led five Faith Christian players in double figures with 20 points during a 76-70 road victory over Wilson Christian in N.C. Christian Schools Association 2-A play Tuesday evening. Sasser recorded six rebounds, dished out five assists...Published: Dec 9, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
East Duplin girls defeat North Duplin
BEULAVILLE -- East Duplin completed its regular-season sweep of county rival North Duplin, 36-25, on Tuesday evening. Courtney Brock led the visiting Rebels with seven points. Teammate Shaily McCartey pumped in six points....Published: Dec 9, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Wilson Christian drains eight 3-pointers, defeats Faith's girls
WILSON -- Wilson Christian buried eight 3-pointers during its 67-37 triumph over Faith Christian in a N.C. Christian Schools Association 2-A affair Tuesday evening. Jordan Lawhon paced the Conquerors with a double-double -- 15 points, 12 rebounds. Meredith Skinner contributed...Published: Dec 9, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
EW's Hamilton flirts with triple-double
La GRANGE -- Naheria Hamilton came within one rebound shy of a triple-double during Eastern Wayne's 47-26 romp over North Lenoir inside Wooten Gym on Tuesday evening. The Coastal Carolina signee pumped in 22 points on 10 of 12 shooting...Published: Dec 9, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Spring Creek girls snap 4-game skid
SEVEN SPRINGS -- Destiney Sutton delivered a game-high 20-point performance during Spring Creek's 52-49, non-conference conquest of Lejeune at "The Swamp" on Tuesday evening. Sutton picked the Devilpups for five steals, dished out three assists and blocked three shots. Tysha...Published: Dec 9, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Pirates searching for new captain after head-scratching dismissal of McNeill
Every single sports writer -- statewide and nationally -- has weighed in on Ruffin McNeill's shocking dismissal from East Carolina. Now it's my turn. I'm an ECU alum. I bleed purple and gold. And I'm scratching my head a little...Published: Dec 9, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
BOX -- Southern Wayne @ Rosewood girls
Tuesday's games GIRLS at Rosewood Southern Wayne 7 6 23 20 - 56 Rosewood 11 12 14 14 - 51 SOUTHERN WAYNE (2-4) Zaria Atkins 4 4 8-8 28, Iyahna Bess 3 0 2-3 8, Samiya Bess 3 0 0-0...Published: Dec 9, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
BOX -- Southern Wayne @ Rosewood boys
BOYS Southern Wayne 10 20 16 13 - 59 Rosewood 16 10 12 18 - 56 SOUTHERN WAYNE (1-6) Terry Artis 3 0 0-0 6, Cole Atwood 2 3 0-0 13, Rakilen Butler 2 1 0-0 7, Quentin Carlton 6...Published: Dec 9, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Tuesday, December 8, 2015
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JV * Boy's basketball: Charles B. Aycock 46, South Johnston 42 -- Tayquan Hampton led the Golden Falcons' attack with 16 points. Damone Greenfield knocked down 10 points. Muhammad Brooks scored eight points. * Girls' basketball: South Johnston 34,...Published: Dec 8, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Chargers, Eagles battle in home pool
By RUDY COGGINS rcoggins@newsargus.com There's no place like home. After two consecutive road meets and battles against quality competition, Wayne Country Day and Wayne Christian each made a splash during a multi-team meet contested inside B.G. Natatorium on Monday evening....Published: Dec 8, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Golden Falcon girls drop road loss to South Johnston
FOUR OAKS -- Taylor Daniels knocked down 12 points in C.B. Aycock's 44-34, non-conference loss to South Johnston on Monday evening. Tanika Powell provided 10 points. Hannah Vinson added six points, followed by Cassandra Lassiter with five points....Published: Dec 8, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Princeton girls handle physical Union, 41-37
ROSE HILL -- Emily Ricks collected 16 points as Princeton turned back Union, 41-37, in non-conference play Monday evening. Jazmaine McCain contributed eight points and 11 rebounds. Chelsea Hawley recorded eight points and dished out four assists. Kortney Edwards grabbed...Published: Dec 8, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Gibson Jr. scores 18 points in Bulldogs' road loss
ROSE HILL -- Earl Gibson Jr. knocked down a team-high 18 points during Princeton's 60-49, non-conference loss to Union on Monday evening. Demarcus Ellis and Matt Daughtery scored six points apiece for the Bulldogs. Gray McCoy added five points. Princeton...Published: Dec 8, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
CBA boys upend South Johnston in OT
FOUR OAKS -- Chandler Matthews' backdoor layup and Cameron Kornegay's free throw helped Charles B. Aycock seal a 48-40, overtime win over South Johnston on Monday evening. The Golden Falcons extended their win streak to three games and completed a...Published: Dec 8, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Monday, December 7, 2015
Late free throws help Trojan men earn road win
UMO Media Relations BELMONT -- University of Mount Olive converted five of six free throws in the final 2-plus minutes of play, and handed in-state Conference Carolinas foe Belmont Abbey a 78-71 loss in men's basketball. The Crusaders closed to...Published: Dec 7, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Taylor, Todd lead Rosewood at Pierce-Davis Memorial
BETHEL -- Defending state 1-A heavyweight champion Kaleb Taylor claimed the Davis Division Most Outstanding Wrestler award, and Rosewood placed seventh overall as a team during the 24th annual Pierce-Davis Memorial contested at North Pitt High School. In the...Published: Dec 7, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Princeton's Daughtry picks up 2 wins at Pierce-Davis Memorial
BETHEL -- Princeton's Michael Daughtry seized two individual victories apiece during the 24th annual Pierce-Davis Memorial wrestling tournament contested at North Pitt High School. Daughtry bounced back from a quarterfinal-round loss to record consecutive falls over Greene Central's Jared...Published: Dec 7, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
EW's Harper shares 3rd place at 106 pounds in Pierce-Davis Memorial
From staff reports BETHEL -- Mario Harper shared third-place accolades and Eastern Wayne wound up 15th overall during the team portion of the 24th annual Pierce-Davis Memorial contested at North Pitt High School. Harper, a returning 106-pounder, scored a...Published: Dec 7, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Golden Falcons' Wallace takes first at Grant Wilder Invitational
ROCKY MOUNT -- Returning state qualifier Josh Wallace emerged as the 160-pound champion, and Charles B. Aycock claimed third place overall during the Grant Wilder Wilson Invitational contested at Rocky Mount High School. The No. 2 seed, Wallace pinned...Published: Dec 7, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Saturday, December 5, 2015
UMO's Harris has career outing against Converse (S.C.) College
rcoggins@newsargus.com MOUNT OLIVE -- Ni'Ya Styles drew the defender. Shy'Lia Buie strolled toward the free throw circle. But Styles opted to throw a skip pass to Tommarah Harris. The sophomore guard set her feet and swished a 3-pointer -- which...Published: Dec 5, 2015 11:37 PM Full Story
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JV * Boys' basketball: C.B. Aycock 42, Rosewood 36 -- Sophomore Marquez Farmer paced the Golden Falcons' offense with 15 points. Sophomore Damone Greenfield added 12 points. Muhammad Brooks, Kamarion Graham and Tayquan Hampton -- all sophomores -- provided...Published: Dec 5, 2015 11:37 PM Full Story
Saints avenge early loss to Cougars
rcoggins@newsargus.com DUDLEY -- Hungry, determined and eager to get revenge, Southern Wayne finally scratched in the win column after enduring four consecutive frustrating losses. Their victim? A county rival who slipped past them barely two weeks ago. The Saints played...Published: Dec 5, 2015 11:37 PM Full Story
Golden Falcon girls upend Eagles in OT
bdavis@newsargus.com A key player fouled out. Two aggressive opponents took advantage of the situation. Once Rosewood senior Lexi Mercer fouled out, Charles B. Aycock's Taylor Daniels and "Mookie" Powell became more aggressive. They drove to the basket, drew fouls and...Published: Dec 5, 2015 11:37 PM Full Story
Goldsboro races out to early lead, routs Southern Wayne
rcoggins@newsargus.com DUDLEY -- Already aware of Goldsboro's potent, fast-paced attack, Southern Wayne wanted to dictate the tempo Friday evening. The Cougars, as usual, went for the jugular. Behind point guard Myron Carmon and Nakia Atkins, Goldsboro reeled off 15 of...Published: Dec 5, 2015 11:37 PM Full Story
Aycock boys win 2nd straight game
bdavis@newsargus.com The final score doesn't reflect the intensity between county rivals Charles B. Aycock and Rosewood on Friday evening. The Golden Falcons played a gritty floor game rather than around the rim and handed the Eagles a 47-34 loss. CBA...Published: Dec 5, 2015 11:37 PM Full Story
BOXSCORES -- Goldsboro @ Southern Wayne
Friday's games BOYS Goldsboro 36 14 26 27 -- 103 Southern Wayne 14 26 17 20 -- 77 GOLDSBORO (6-0) Kisheem Faison 2 5 4-4 23, Myron Carmon 4 3 5-7 22, Jalin Thomas 4 0 1-2 9, Nakia Atkins...Published: Dec 5, 2015 11:37 PM Full Story
BOXSCORE -- C.B. Aycock @ Rosewood girls
C.B. Aycock 6 12 16 26 11 -- 71 Rosewood 16 14 12 18 4 -- 64 C.B. AYCOCK (5-1) Taylor Daniels 8 0 9-10 25, Lexie Edmundson 1 0 6-12 8, Cassandra Lassiter 1 0 0-0 2, Tamika Powell...Published: Dec 5, 2015 11:37 PM Full Story
BOXSCORE --C.B. Aycock @ Rosewood boys
C.B. Aycock 10 9 13 15 -- 47 Rosewood 6 9 6 13 -- 34 C.B. AYCOCK (2-4) Ian Best 2 0 5-6 9, Ellijah Bryant 0 0 0-2 0, Keyshawn Cobb 2 0 3-7 7, Matt Clarke 0 0...Published: Dec 5, 2015 11:37 PM Full Story
Faith Christian boys knock off Raleigh Christian
Christian Mills and Richard Sasser each logged a double-double during Faith Christian's 61-52 triumph over N.C. Christian Schools Association 2-A foe Raleigh Christian on Friday evening. Mills pumped in a game-high 19 points and pulled down 13 rebounds. The sharp-shooting...Published: Dec 5, 2015 11:37 PM Full Story
North Johnston boys knock off Princeton
KENLY -- North Johnston completed its regular-season sweep of Princeton with a 67-44, non-conference victory Friday evening. Austin Sullivan led the Dogs with 10 points. Princeton (0-3 overall) visits Union on Monday....Published: Dec 5, 2015 11:37 PM Full Story
Wayne Christian girls fall to Cape Fear Christian
ERWIN -- Kasey Norris pumped in 10 points and Ashlee Harrelson snagged 10 rebounds in Wayne Christian's 63-35 loss to Cape Fear Christian on the Carolina Christian 1-A Conference scene Friday. Abi Harrelson and Emily Wells supplied seven and six...Published: Dec 5, 2015 11:37 PM Full Story
Bulldog girls drop road game to Panthers
KENLY -- North Johnston bolted to a 14-point lead after the opening quarter and cruised past county rival Princeton, 58-32, on Friday evening. Emily Ricks (12 points) and Jazmain McCain (nine points) emerged as the Bulldogs' top offensive scorers. Levossie...Published: Dec 5, 2015 11:36 PM Full Story
Hamilton just misses triple-double against N. Lenoir
La GRANGE -- Coastal Carolina University signee Naheria Hamilton nearly posted a triple-double during Eastern Wayne's 47-27, non-conference triumph inside Wooden Gym. Hamilton dropped in a game-high 22 points, pulled down 11 rebounds and blocked nine shots. Treycie Ford added...Published: Dec 5, 2015 11:36 PM Full Story
Rosewood fares well in multi-team indoor track meet
SALEMBURG -- Rosewood's boys emerged as the top-finishing team in the 800- and 1,600-relays during a Carolina 1-A/Four County 1-A/2-A meet contested at Lakewood High School. The 800 quartet of Alex Godwin, Dalton Farmer, DeVonte Phillips and Montonio Wheeler posted...Published: Dec 5, 2015 11:36 PM Full Story
Friday, December 4, 2015
WRESTLING BOXES -- Tri-meet @ Rosewood
Match 1 Franklinton 51 Princeton 21 106 -- double forfeit; 113 -- Daniel Mickshutz (F) wbf Gage Holmes, 35 seconds; 120 -- Luke Brush (P) by FF; 126 -- Benjamin Bayles (P) by FF; 132 -- Munib Qazizada (F) wbf...Published: Dec 4, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
"Reloaded" Eagles defeat Rams, Bulldogs - now 10-0 this season
rcoggins@newsargus.com You'd think that losing nine state qualifiers and more than two-thirds of your starting lineup to graduation would lead to a rebuilding year. Not at Rosewood. The Eagles have reloaded. Non-conference victories over Franklinton (45-32) and conference rival Princeton...Published: Dec 4, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
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JV * Girls' basketball: C.B. Aycock 32, Princeton 19 -- Kania Slocumb poured in a game- and team-high 16 points in the Golden Falcons' non-conference win. Freshmen Sharon Moorefield and Heaven Tatum each scored four points. Jordan Benson scored...Published: Dec 4, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
CBA matmen topple North Pitt, White Oak
BETHEL -- One week after a not-so-pleasing performance in a tri-meet at Princeton, the Charles B. Aycock matmen competed with a chip on their shoulder during matches against perennial powerhouses North Pitt and Jacksonville White Oak. Aycock handed North Pitt...Published: Dec 4, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
East Duplin boys defeat North Duplin
BEULAVILLE -- Malik Cobb collected 11 points during North Duplin's season-opening, 67-40 loss to county foe East Duplin on Thursday evening. Travaye Darden dropped in seven points. Dexter Morissey and Luke Britt contributed six points apiece. Terrion Addison and Schmid...Published: Dec 4, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
WCDS boys rout Community, but lose King
Everybody saw playing time during Wayne Country Day's 70-25, non-conference thrashing of Community Christian on Thursday evening. Jamal Forde emerged as the Chargers' top scorer with 23 points. Justin Lofton-Russell delivered a 13-point effort. PJ Hill dished out nine assists...Published: Dec 4, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Panthers spoil Rebels' season opener
BEULAVILLE -- Rylee Pate tallied a team-leading 11 points in North Duplin's season-opening, 40-25 loss to county rival East Duplin on Thursday evening. Deja Aycock added seven points. Shaily McCarty and Alyssa Santos supplied five and two points, respectively. The...Published: Dec 4, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Freeman leads WCDS girls to overtime win
Lillian Freeman dropped in a career- and game-high 20 points as Wayne Country Day earned a 51-45 overtime victory against non-conference foe Community Christian on Thursday evening. Lexi Jeffreys added 19 points, including the game-tying free throw to force overtime....Published: Dec 4, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Aycock's Madison Walton headed to Meredith College
rcoggins@newsargus.com PIKEVILLE -- Madison Walton firmly believes God bestowed his grace upon her to attend Charles B. Aycock and play for one of the state's most successful softball programs, which would help prepare her for college. Walton is ready for...Published: Dec 4, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Golden Falcons' Sanford signs to play baseball at UMO
rcoggins@newsargus.com PIKEVILLE -- Charles B. Aycock senior Jacob Sanford didn't know he had the best of two worlds at one time until he met Rob Watt and Wayne County Post 11 Senior Legion head baseball coach Jason Sherrer. Those two...Published: Dec 4, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
UMO men picked to win CC indoor track/field title
Conference Carolinas Media Relations HIGH POINT -- Two-time defending Conference Carolinas indoor track and field men's champion University of Mount Olive -- by the slimmest of margins -- has been picked for a "three-peat" this season by the league's head...Published: Dec 4, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Concussions becoming more prevalent
bdavis@newsargus.com Gym lights shined down on Spring Creek junior Ashley Marriner as she walked with her basketball coach to the trainer's table -- at the other end of the gym. Marriner didn't remember the walk. She suffered a concussion during...Published: Dec 4, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Thursday, December 3, 2015
UMO selected to host pair of nationally-televised basketball games
UMO Media Relations MOUNT OLIVE -- American Sports Network has announced it will do a nationally-televised broadcast of the Limestone (S.C.) College at University of Mount Olive basketball doubleheader on Jan. 30, 2016. It is the third consecutive year that...Published: Dec 3, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
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JV * Boys' basketball: Goldsboro 65, Eastern Wayne 57 -- Aaron Smith paced the Cougars' attack with 24 points. Da'Quan Pigford pumped in 17 points, while Jarrad Scott added 10. Goldsboro returns to action Friday at Southern Wayne. *...Published: Dec 3, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Atkins scores 20 points, Saints fall to Northern Nash
RED OAK -- Zaria Atkins pumped in a team- and game-high 20 points during Southern Wayne's 50-42, non-conference loss to Northern Nash on Wednesday evening. The Knights swept the regular-season series. The Saints (0-4 overall) entertain county rival Goldsboro on...Published: Dec 3, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Rosewood girls roll past North Johnston
Rosewood senior Lexi Mercer and sophomore Jala Holloman continue to be a solid 1-2 offensive punch this season. Mercer delivered 17 points and Holloman scored 15 during the Eagles' 62-37 romp over North Johnston on Tuesday evening. RHS swept the...Published: Dec 3, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Chargers' O'Daniel has solid night in the pool
KINSTON -- Grace O'Daniel recorded a pair of top four-finishes during a five-team meet hosted by Christ Covenant on Wednesday evening. One of five freshmen on Wayne Country Day's roster, O'Daniel placed touched the wall third in the 200-yard individual...Published: Dec 3, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Box -- Goldsboro boys @ Eastern Wayne
Goldsboro 24 28 24 18 -- 94 Eastern Wayne 21 20 17 20 -- 70 GOLDSBORO (5-0) Kisheem Faison 2 3 2-2 15, Myron Carmon 1 74-6 27, Jalin Thomas 6 0 0-3 12, Nakia Atkins 4 0 3-6 11,...Published: Dec 3, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Moses' third-quarter steal sparks Goldsboro girls
By BRANDON DAVIS bdavis@newsargus.com Three seconds remained in the third quarter, and Goldsboro High senior Tyona Moses turned up the pressure on Eastern Wayne's guards. Moses stole the ball off of an inbounds pass, sprinted down court and laid the...Published: Dec 3, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Box -- Goldsboro girls @ Eastern Wayne
Wednesday's game GIRLS at Eastern Wayne Goldsboro 10 12 19 9 -- 50 Eastern Wayne 10 19 11 5 -- 45 Goldsboro (5-2) Khamryn Brown 1 0 1-2 3, Destini Covington 2 0 4-4 8, Sterling Jones 1 0 0-0...Published: Dec 3, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Cougars' Carmon delivers 27-point outing
rcoggins@newsargus.com Stay focused. Ignore the crowd and rivalry. Just play basketball. They did it well early. But foul trouble plagued and discouraged both teams, and Eastern Wayne forgot about the "X" factor -- Goldsboro guard Myron Carmon. The senior dropped...Published: Dec 3, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Wednesday, December 2, 2015
Chargers run past Eagles at Clifford Gym
Wanting something and having it are two different things. Wayne Christian head basketball coach Victor Young wanting a win over archrival Wayne Country Day that fell through in disappointing fashion, 79-68, on Tuesday evening. "I was just trying to will...Published: Dec 2, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
WCDS girls defeat Wayne Christian
bdavis@newsargus.com Wayne Christian Academy guards drove into the lane with a purpose to score on second-chance shots, but Wayne Country Day's Lexi Jeffreys ruined that purpose. Jeffreys recorded a season-high 22 rebounds in the Chargers' 50-40, non-conference win on Tuesday...Published: Dec 2, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
UMO men, women dispatch Southern Wesleyan
UMO Media Relations MOUNT OLIVE -- University of Mount Olive opened the game with a 16-2 run and easily defeated second-year Conference Carolinas member Southern Wesleyan, 78-49, in women's basketball on Tuesday evening. Ni'Ya Styles pumped in a team-high 18...Published: Dec 2, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
SWIMMING: East regional qualifiers
Swimmer Event Time Abby Sauls 500 free 5:52.32 100 free 1:01.39 Zech Chastain 100 free 51.44 100 back 57.65 50 free 23.18 100 breaststroke 1:09.53 CLASSES 1-A/2-A Rosewood Swimmer Event Time Dalton Ira 500 free 5:53.77 Kody Silknitter 100 breaststroke...Published: Dec 2, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
PREPS DIGEST: JV news
JV * Girls' basketball: South Johnson 26, C.B. Aycock 20 -- Freshmen Sharon Moorefield and Kania Slocum tallied five points apiece in the Golden Falcons' non-conference loss Tuesday. CBA made nine field goals as a team. * Boys' basketball:...Published: Dec 2, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
County swimmers win 17 of 22 contested events
By RUDY COGGINS rcoggins@newsargus.com Wayne County swimmers protected "their house" -- rather their pool -- Tuesday evening. Competitors from Goldsboro, Rosewood, Charles B. Aycock, Eastern Wayne and Southern Wayne combined to emerge victorious in 17 of 22 contested events inside...Published: Dec 2, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
CBA girls defeat Trojans on hardwood
PIKEVILLE -- Tanika Powell and Hannah Vinson each turned in double-figure scoring performances during Charles B. Aycock's 48-35, non-conference triumph over South Johnston on Tuesday evening. Powell pumped in 16 points that included a 6 of 8 showing from the...Published: Dec 2, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Faith Christian boys fall to NCCSA rival Hilltop
FUQUAY-VARINA -- Christopher and Christian Mills each reached double figures in Faith Christian's 70-39 loss to Hilltop Christian on the N.C. Christian Schools Athletic Association 2-A scene Tuesday evening. Chris scored 13 points, including nine from behind the arc, and...Published: Dec 2, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
NoJo boys earn sweep of Eagles in basketball
Rosewood managed just one fourth-quarter field goal and dropped a 66-54, non-conference loss to North Johnston on Tuesday evening. The Panthers swept the regular-season series. Senior Zack Barnes emerged as the Eagles' offensive leader with 18 points. Teammate Noah Grantham...Published: Dec 2, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Kornegay scores 17 points, Aycock snaps 4-game skid
PIKEVILLE -- Cameron Kornegay delivered a 17-point effort and Charles B. Aycock snapped a four-game skid with a 53-41, non-conference conquest of South Johnston on Tuesday evening. Keyshawn Cobb and Ian Best added eight points apiece for the Golden Falcons,...Published: Dec 2, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Tuesday, December 1, 2015
PREPS DIGEST: JV news
JV * Girls' basketball: Southern Wayne 49, Princeton 44 -- Caroline Summerlin dropped a team-high 17 points in the Saints' non-conference win. Zaria Coleman added nine points along with R. McCullen. Jordan Benson paced the Bulldogs with a game-high...Published: Dec 1, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Union boys topple Princeton
ROSE HILL -- Demarcus Elliott pumped in 12 points during Princeton's 62-31, non-conference loss to Union on Monday evening. Matt Daughtry added eight points, while Austin Sullivan contributed seven. Earl Gibson Jr. chipped in four points. The Bulldogs (0-2) travel...Published: Dec 1, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Princeton girls defeat Union
ROSE HILL -- Princeton built an 11-point lead after one quarter and hung on for a 39-31, non-conference win over Union on Monday evening. Chelsea Hawley and Amber Johnson tallied eight points apiece for the Bulldogs. Hawley also picked the...Published: Dec 1, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
BOX -- Greene Central @ E. Wayne girls
GIRLS Greene Central 9 9 9 10 -- 37 Eastern Wayne 14 19 17 14 -- 64 GREENE CENTRAL (0-3) Alyssa Keatts 2 0 0-0 4, Aniyah Jones 4 0 1-3 9, Makayla Jones 1 0 0-0 2, Tahilyah Joyner...Published: Dec 1, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
BOX -- Greene Central @ E. Wayne boys
Monday's game BOYS Greene Central 16 8 19 25 -- 68 Eastern Wayne 11 16 16 14 -- 57 GREENE CENTRAL (3-0) Tion Speight 3 0 3-6 9, Montel Speight 0 0 0-0 0, Taylen Speight 0 0 0-0 0,...Published: Dec 1, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Eastern Wayne girls build quick lead, roll past Rams
bdavis@newsargus.com Steals, turnovers and blocked shots allowed Eastern Wayne to build a 14-9 lead after the first quarter. That's when Warrior freshman Nyesha Best and senior Naheria Hamilton pushed their team to a 64-37, season-opening romp over Greene Central on...Published: Dec 1, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story
Greene Central boys pull away from EW in final 3 1/2 minutes
rcoggins@newsargus.com Just before Eastern Wayne stepped onto the court for the third quarter, the team huddled, raised their fists in the air and shouted "finish." Greene Central finished, instead. The Rams outscored the Warriors 15-4 over the final 31/2 minutes...Published: Dec 1, 2015 1:48 PM Full Story