Sunday, May 29, 2016
NOTEBOOK: Wayne County All-Star Classic
He then made it look easy. Moving patiently around the arc, Forde calmly tallied 11 makes en route to the title. Finishing second was Cobb, who rallied late to register six triples. Rounding matters were Faison and Barnes, who recorded...Published: May 29, 2016 1:47 AM Full Story
UMO receives conference honors
UMO Media Relations HIGH POINT -- University of Mount Olive received three Messick Sportsmanship Awards, had several scholar athletes recognized and school President Dr. Philip R. Kerstetter earned a prestigious honor. Kerstetter earned the Heritage Award, presented to administrators who...Published: May 29, 2016 1:47 AM Full Story
1A SOFTBALL: Princeton captures east regional championship
rcoggins@newsargus.com PRINCETON -- A new focus at the plate, a quick-strike strategy and determination. Princeton put all three to good use Friday evening. Disappointed from their offensive production that resulted in just three base runners 24 hours earlier, the Bulldogs...Published: May 29, 2016 1:47 AM Full Story
OUTDOORS: New catch limits take effect Monday
Courtesy of NCMFC MOREHEAD CITY -- New catch limits are taking effect in North Carolina coastal waters to protect a game fish prized for its meat and fighting tenacity. The N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission (NCMFC) restrictions taking effect Monday could...Published: May 29, 2016 1:47 AM Full Story
ECBL: Spring Creek cruises past South Lenoir
DEEP RUN -- Matt Dupuy and Jordan Ammon pounded out three hits apiece during Spring Creek's 11-7 victory over South Lenoir on the Eastern Carolina Baseball League scene. Austin Reynolds batted 1-for-2 with an RBI. Dupuy recorded two RBI. Jensen...Published: May 29, 2016 1:47 AM Full Story
WCJA: Bartlett takes 1st round at GMGC
St. Andrews University signee Blake Bartlett shot an opening-day, nine-hole round of 40 to launch the 2016 Wayne County Junior Amateur tournament campaign among the 14- to 18-year-old boys' division. Drew Grady fired a 41. Andrew Ingram, Bryce Jones and...Published: May 29, 2016 1:47 AM Full Story
Post 11 picks up 1st win of the 2016 season
bdavis@newsargus.com DUDLEY -- Tony Stark's Iron Legion takes a hitting in Marvel movies. Wayne County Post 11's Senior Legion baseball team fires the hits for a more entertaining summer -- outside. The team -- including players from Southern Wayne, Spring...Published: May 29, 2016 1:47 AM Full Story
Gators' Sullivan selected to play in East-West All-Star soccer game
rcoggins@newsargus.com SEVEN SPRINGS -- Scrolling through her iPhone one afternoon, Kaitlyn Sullivan came across an interesting meme on her timeline. It almost seemed prophetic. More than two years ago, she watched the Spring Creek girls' soccer team pick up a...Published: May 29, 2016 1:47 AM Full Story
COLLEGE UPDATES: Winslow, McCollum recognized
Winslow honored HARTSVILLE, S.C. -- Coker College's Will Winslow was named to the American Baseball Coaches Association/Rawlings all-Southeast Region second team as an outfielder. The ABCA selects the all-region teams. Winslow batted .386 this season, fifth-best among hitters in the...Published: May 29, 2016 1:47 AM Full Story
BOX: West Craven @ Wayne County Post 11
Friday's game at Dudley West Craven 000 001 010 -- 2 11 2 Post 11 200 020 21x -- 7 13 2 Leading hitters: West Craven -- Luke Magyar 3-4, 2 RBI; Brandon Bradley 3-5; Hunter Games 3-5. Wayne County...Published: May 29, 2016 1:47 AM Full Story
BOX: North Duplin softball at Princeton
2016 N.C. High School Athletic Association Class 1-A Eastern Regional Championship (Game 3) North Duplin 000 000 0 -- 0 4 1 Princeton 101 014 x -- 7 8 1 Leading hitters: North Duplin -- Rylee Pate 1-3, 2B; Shaily...Published: May 29, 2016 1:47 AM Full Story