Tuesday, August 30, 2016
VOLLEYBALL: Wayne Christian sweeps Goldsboro, tallies 10th victory
Hannah Sladick played a shanked ball off her foot that curled over Goldsboro's side of the net and dropped just inside the line. Three plays later, Wayne Christian teammate Ashlee Harrelson stretched to dig out a line shot by the...Published: Aug 30, 2016 1:49 PM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL: Golden Falcons sweep Bruins
WILSON -- Tanika "Mookie" Powell paced a balanced offensive attack with six kills during Charles B. Aycock's 25-8, 25-21, 25-13 non-conference conquest of Beddingfield on Monday afternoon. Arlanda Faulkner and Mackenzie Wheeler contributed five and four kills, respectively, in the...Published: Aug 30, 2016 1:49 PM Full Story
Monday, August 29, 2016
WAYNE COUNTY CLASSIC: Williams fills in, leads Warriors past Cougars
By JUSTIN HAYES jhayes@newsargus.com The Wayne County Classic, a shiny new model of the 46-year old gridiron clash between Eastern Wayne and Goldsboro High, was defined time and again on Friday evening by two distinct elements. One, an absurd amount...Published: Aug 29, 2016 1:49 PM Full Story
STORY: Wayne Christian spikers top WCDS in straight sets
Wayne Christian handed county and Coastal Plains Independent 1-A Conference rival Wayne Country Day a 25-7, 25-18, 25-15 loss inside Clifford Gymnatorium on Friday evening. The Eagles scored the first 15 points of the opening set with Holly Gurley on...Published: Aug 29, 2016 1:49 PM Full Story
STORY: Chargers strike in 2nd minute, roll past University Christian
Hunter Bryson converted a cross by Nehemiya Shaw in the second minute, and sparked Wayne Country Day to an 8-0, non-conference conquest of University Christian on Friday afternoon. Bryson finished with a hat trick (three goals) for the Chargers, who...Published: Aug 29, 2016 1:49 PM Full Story
STORY: North Johnston breaks loose in 4th quarter
KENLY -- North Johnston erupted for 20 fourth-quarter points and turned back rival Rosewood, 27-13, on Friday evening. The Eagles tied the game at 7-7 on Cameron Helt's 1-yard plunge in the third quarter. The teams entered the fourth period...Published: Aug 29, 2016 1:49 PM Full Story
STORY: Raiders survive shootout with Bulldogs
SPIVEY'S CORNER -- Midway scored the game-winning touchdown in the final 60 seconds, and upended Princeton, 55-54, on Friday evening. The Bulldogs seized a 54-48 lead on Earl Gibson Jr.'s 13-yard scamper with about 4 minutes regulation. Midway drove the...Published: Aug 29, 2016 1:49 PM Full Story
STORY: Panthers close out Rebels in 2nd half
PINETOWN -- Will Archer accounted for 128 yards of total offense in North Duplin's 28-10, non-conference road loss at Northside on Friday evening. Archer broke free for a 45-yard touchdown with 8-plus minutes left in the second quarter. The first-year...Published: Aug 29, 2016 1:49 PM Full Story
STORY: Gators' defense collars Devilpups
rcoggins@newsargus.com SEVEN SPRINGS -- To say Spring Creek's defense feasted on an anemic Lejeune offense would be an understatement. The Gators certainly walked away with full bellies Friday evening. SC converted three turnovers into 19 points and made 22 stops...Published: Aug 29, 2016 1:49 PM Full Story
STORY: Rams explode early, answer Golden Falcons' rally
By BEN COLEY bcoley@newsargus.com PIKEVILLE -- Charles B. Aycock wished nothing more than to avenge a 57-point, shutout loss to Greene Central a year ago. The Rams never granted the wish. Unique Johnson's 10-yard touchdown run and Jackson Batchelor's TD...Published: Aug 29, 2016 1:49 PM Full Story
PREPS DIGEST: JV, middle schools
JV * Volleyball: Wayne Country Day d. Wayne Christian 25-20, 25-18 -- Jala Holloman collected four kills during the Chargers' road win Friday afternoon. Lexi Jeffreys contributed three kills. Cate Eagles served six aces. Middle schools * Volleyball: Wayne Country...Published: Aug 29, 2016 1:49 PM Full Story
BOX: Rosewood football at North Johnston
Rosewood 0 0 7 6 -- 13 North Johnston 7 0 0 20 -- 27 Third quarter RHS -- Helt 1 run Fourth quarter RHS -- Godwin 25 pass from Chapin INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING: Rosewood -- Cameron Helt 23-92, TD;...Published: Aug 29, 2016 1:49 PM Full Story
BOX: Princeton football at Midway
Princeton 7 20 21 6 -- 54 Midway 7 20 21 7 -- 55 Third quarter P -- Gibson Jr. 65 run (kick good), 8:00 Second quarter P -- M. Stallworth 85 run (kick failed), 11:00 P -- Crocker 1...Published: Aug 29, 2016 1:49 PM Full Story
BOX: North Duplin football at Northside
North Duplin 3 7 0 0 -- 10 Northside 6 6 8 8 -- 28 First quarter ND -- Craig 26 FG, 4:18 Second quarter ND -- Archer 45 run (Craig kick), 8:41 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING: North Duplin -- Kenny...Published: Aug 29, 2016 1:49 PM Full Story
BOX: Lejeune football at Spring Creek
Lejeune 0 0 0 0 -- 0 Spring Creek 20 20 12 6 -- 58 First quarter SC -- Davis 30 run (kick failed), 5:09 SC -- Dawson 15 pass from Smothers (Miller kick), 3:27 SC -- Young 50 pass...Published: Aug 29, 2016 1:49 PM Full Story
BOX: Greene Central football at C.B. Aycock
Greene Central 13 13 6 20 -- 52 CB Aycock 0 7 13 21 -- 41 First quarter GC -- Johnson 10 run (kick failed), 6:31 GC -- Bynum 91 pass from Batchelor (Crespo kick), 3:11 Second quarter CBA --...Published: Aug 29, 2016 1:49 PM Full Story
BOX: Eastern Wayne football @ Goldsboro
Eastern Wayne 7 0 7 7 -- 21 Goldsboro 7 0 0 0 -- 7 First quarter EW -- Williams 4 run (Dove kick) G -- Owens 95 interception return (Quiroz kick) Third quarter EW -- Jackson 6 run (Dove...Published: Aug 29, 2016 1:49 PM Full Story
Friday, August 26, 2016
GIRLS' TENNIS: WCDS dominates Oakwood
rcoggins@newsargus.com Four returning starters. Three all-state performers. Two new faces. And to no one's surprise, Wayne Country Day -- a school where tradition never graduates -- continues to roll along. The Chargers posted shutouts in eight of nine contested matches...Published: Aug 26, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
BOYS' SOCCER: Saints, Gators play to scoreless draw
bcoley@newargus.com SEVEN SPRINGS -- On the field, the Spring Creek and Southern Wayne's soccer players frequently exchanged possession and aggressively charged at the ball. On the sideline, however, was a duel in strategies between father and son -- Saints' head...Published: Aug 26, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
MINOR LEAGUE BASEBALL: Texas Rangers bringing minor league team to Kinston in 2017
By RUDY COGGINS rcoggins@newsargus.com KINSTON -- With a freshly-manicured outfield at historic Grainger Stadium as the backdrop on a sun-splashed Thursday afternoon, avid baseball fans finally realized their five-year wait is over. After nearly two years of speculation, minor...Published: Aug 26, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
WAYNE COUNTY CLASSIC: Warriors, Cougars square off on gridiron
By JUSTIN HAYES jhayes@nwsargus.com Last week's gridiron tilt at New Hope finalized the debut of Eastern Wayne alum and recently-minted varsity head coach Leander Oates. As season-opening fare goes, it was palatable. The Warriors spilled North Lenoir, 14-6, on...Published: Aug 26, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
JV FOOTBALL: C.B. Aycock 54, Greene Central 24
Charles B. Aycock 54, Greene Central 24 -- CBA scored on every offensive possession and the defensive converted two turnovers into touchdowns during its road win Thursday evening. Seth Shepard tallied four rushing touchdowns for the Golden Falcons. Tyler Hughes...Published: Aug 26, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
JV FOOTBALL: Goldsboro 40, Eastern Wayne 14
Goldsboro 40, Eastern Wayne 14 -- Tilwan James rushed for 142 yards and a pair of touchdowns, and Darius Cash provided 141 yards and two TDs during the Cougars' road rout of their cross-town rival Thursday evening. Quarterback Brody Morton...Published: Aug 26, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
GIRLS' GOLF: Golden Falcons' Sauls shoots team-low 43 at GMGC
Five strokes separated the top four golfers during a five-team meet contested Thursday afternoon at Goldsboro Municipal Golf Course. South Johnston's Sydney Wheeless claimed medalist honors with a 39 -- one stroke lower than runner-up Natalie Hill of Smithfield-Selma. Charles...Published: Aug 26, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
GIRLS' TENNIS: Rosewood cruises past Spring Creek
Amanda Haggerty picked up the lone singles point during Spring Creek's 8-1 loss to county rival Rosewood on Thursday afternoon. Haggerty won 6-4, 6-4 at the No. 2 flight. The Gators endured the first loss of the season in four...Published: Aug 26, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
GIRLS' TENNIS: Eastern Wayne turns back New Bern in doubles
Eastern Wayne emerged victorious at Nos. 2 and 3 doubles, and upended New Bern, 5-4, on the Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference scene Thursday afternoon. The No. 2 doubles of Elizabeth Sutton-Emily Uzzell posted an 8-2 win. Teammates Bella Bowen-Samantha...Published: Aug 26, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL: Princeton sweeps county rival
Senior middle hitter Daisey Eklund contributed 10 kills, three aces and six blocks as Princeton cruised past county rival South Johnston 26-16, 25-18, 25-15 in non-conference action. Kortney Edwards logged two kills and one ace. Lily Eklund, Erika Hines, Leah...Published: Aug 26, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL: Holloman has 8 kills in WCDS loss
Wayne Country Day dropped a 25-11, 25-15, 25-17 non-conference decision to The Oakwood School on Thursday evening. Jala Holloman led the Chargers with eight kills and four service aces. Wayne Country Day (1-6 overall) travels to Wayne Christian today....Published: Aug 26, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL: North Duplin scratches in win column
Haley Brogden cranked out 10 kills and served six aces during North Duplin's 25-22, 25-23, 25-17 non-conference conquest of Lejeune on Thursday afternoon. Taylor Walker posted seven kills and three blocks. Kenzie Taylor collected three blocks and three kills. Anna...Published: Aug 26, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL: Gators stop Saints in 3 sets
SEVEN SPRINGS -- Ivet Carreno delivered 14 assists and served a pair of aces as Spring Creek handed county rival Southern Wayne a 25-8, 25-11, 25-12 loss at "The Swamp" on Thursday evenng. Fernanda Martinez provided six aces and six...Published: Aug 26, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL: CBA sweeps Goldsboro, now 5-0 overall
Charles B. Aycock remained perfect in five outings this season with a 25-21, 26-24, 25-20 triumph over county foe Goldsboro on Thursday afternoon. Arlanda Faulkner paced the Golden Falcons' offense with 17 kills, while senior Cyerra Carter pounded out nine...Published: Aug 26, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
BOYS' SOCCER: Eagles' Massengill punches in all 4 goals vs. Goldsboro
Stalen Massengill notched a hat trick-plus-one (four goals) during Rosewood's 4-0, non-conference conquest of county foe Goldsboro on Thursday evening. Gio Abril, Daniel Aburto and Logan Mitchell each provided an assist. The Eagles (2-2-0 overall) are the guests of Eastern...Published: Aug 26, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
PREPS DIGEST: JV, middle schools
JV * Volleyball: North Duplin d. Lejeune 25-17, 25-19 -- The Rebels (1-2 overall) snapped a season-opening two-match skid. * Volleyball: Wayne Country Day d. Oakwood 25-8, 25-21-- Cate Eagles, Graysen Jeffreys and Katie Strickland combined for nine aces...Published: Aug 26, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
TENNIS BOX: Oakwood girls @ WCDS
Wayne Country Day 9 Oakwood 0 Singles: Jennifer Potts (WCDS) d. Stasia Austin 6-0, 6-0; Ally Willman (WCDS) d. Eliza Wood 6-0, 6-0; Eliza Eagles (WCDS) d. Ellie Osbourne 6-0, 6-0; Langley Barnes (WCDS) d. Elizabeth Whitehurst 6-0, 6-0; Nancy...Published: Aug 26, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
Thursday, August 25, 2016
Football outlook - week two
Greene Central (1-0) at C.B. Aycock (1-0) Last meeting: 2015, Greene Central won 57-0 Notable: The Golden Falcons and Rams have played each other every season since 1962. Aycock snapped a 6-game road skid last week at Rosewood. Aycock's emphasis...Published: Aug 25, 2016 1:49 PM Full Story
Thursday digest
Volleyball Southern Wayne 3, Southern Nash 2 * DUDLEY -- Southern Wayne tallied the final five points of the decisive fifth set and handed Southern Nash a 17-25, 25-16, 22-25, 26-24, 15-11 defeat. "What a nail biter!" first-year SW head...Published: Aug 25, 2016 1:49 PM Full Story
Wednesday, August 24, 2016
BOYS' SOCCER: Chargers' defense logs 2nd straight shutout
BY BEN COLEY bcoley@newsargus.com Up 2-0 in the 55th minute Tuesday afternoon, three Kerr-Vance players surrounded Wayne Country Day's Hunter Bryson as dribbled along the left side of the field. Advantage Bryson. The junior kicked the ball past the defenders...Published: Aug 24, 2016 1:49 PM Full Story
BOYS' SOCCER: Aburto returns, Eagles soar into win column
Welcome back. Daniel Aburto, formally reunited with his Rosewood futbol mates for the first time this season, played a central role in a variety of formation packages yesterday en route to a clinical, 4-1 non-conference triumph over neighboring county foe...Published: Aug 24, 2016 1:49 PM Full Story
CROSS COUNTRY: Atwood leads Chargers in meet
Cole Atwood turned in the fastest time of 19 minutes, 2 seconds during Wayne Country Day's season-opening meet. Teammate Connor Bauer (22:04), Case Kermode (22:19), Suraj Patel (22:29) and Brandon Talton (23:11) rounded out the top five times for the...Published: Aug 24, 2016 1:49 PM Full Story
BOYS' SOCCER: McIver's PK not enough to help Aycock
WENDELL -- David McIver knocked in a penalty kick as Charles B. Aycock dropped a 2-1, non-conference decision to Corinth-Holders on Tuesday afternoon. It was McIver's second PK of the season. The Golden Falcons (2-1-0 overall) travel to Fike on...Published: Aug 24, 2016 1:49 PM Full Story
BOYS' SOCCER: Rebels, Blue Devils play to 3-3 draw
DEEP RUN -- South Lenoir notched the game-tying goal in the 76th minute and salvaged a 3-3, non-conference draw against North Duplin on Tuesday afternoon. The Rebels received goals from Dario Castenada and Wilber Velasquez in the opening half. Henry...Published: Aug 24, 2016 1:49 PM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL: Cleveland sweeps Rosewood
WENDELL -- Cleveland completed its regular-season sweep of Rosewood with a 25-13, 25-21, 25-20 victory on Tuesday afternoon. Ada Rivera led a balanced Eagles' offense with four kills. Payton Lane, Kaitlyn Kincaid and Hailey Weeks delivered three kills apiece. Toree...Published: Aug 24, 2016 1:49 PM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL: Faith Christian conquered in season-opening match
Liberty-Durham handed Faith Christian a season-opening 25-21, 25-16, 25-12 loss on the N.C. Christian Schools Athletic 2-A scene Tuesday afternoon. Chloe Mills paced the Conquerors' attack with two service aces, two kills, two blocks and two digs. Regan Baumgardner...Published: Aug 24, 2016 1:49 PM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL: Wayne Christian's Sladick flirts with double-double
Hannah Sladick just missed a double-double with nine kills and nine digs during Wayne Christian's 25-22, 25-17, 25-11 victory over the Pitt Pacers on Tuesday afternoon. Hope Shook contributed eight kills and eight digs. Mercy Wright registered seven kills and...Published: Aug 24, 2016 1:49 PM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL: CBA's Carter plays all-around solid floor game
PIKEVILLE -- Hannah Carter dished out 10 assists, served five aces and logged six digs on defense during Charles B. Aycock's 25-7, 25-14, 25-13 non-conference triumph over county rival Spring Creek on Tuesday afternoon. The Golden Falcons swept the two-game...Published: Aug 24, 2016 1:49 PM Full Story
GIRLS' TENNIS: Aycock, Fike battle
WILSON -- Lexi Reeves pulled off a three-set victory at No. 5 singles during Charles B. Aycock's 7-2, non-conference loss to Fike on Tuesday afternoon. Reeves defeated the Golden Demons' Avery Rose Brown 0-6, 6-4, 1-0 (11-9). She and teammate...Published: Aug 24, 2016 1:49 PM Full Story
GIRLS' TENNIS: Spring Creek dominates James Kenan
Spring Creek swept the singles and doubles courts during a 9-0 victory over Carolina 1-A Conference foe James Kenan on Tuesday afternoon. Ivey Rouse, Amanda Haggerty, Kristin Alphin, Chloe Davis, Azaneth Rodriguez and Vanessa Southerland each posted a straight-set win....Published: Aug 24, 2016 1:49 PM Full Story
GIRLS' TENNIS: Eastern Wayne opens league play in victorious fashion
WINTERVILLE -- Eastern Wayne launched its Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference campaign with a 7-2 conquest of South Central on Tuesday afternoon. Elizabeth Sutton, Bella Bowen, Samantha Roux and Emily Stratton each prevailed in singles play for the Warriors. Sutton lost...Published: Aug 24, 2016 1:49 PM Full Story
GOLF: Walnut Creek LGA
Hiromi Sueki emerged as the low gross winner during weekly play on the Walnut Creek Country Club links. Mary Morris won low net and Betty Holloway secured low putts....Published: Aug 24, 2016 1:49 PM Full Story
GIRLS' GOLF: 9 teams tackle Lane Tree GC
Charles B. Aycock's Abby Sauls and Rosewood's Shamayah Revis shared third place with nine-hole rounds of 49 during a nine-team meet contested on the Lane Tree Golf Club links Tuesday afternoon. Triton won the team portion with a 150. Sauls,...Published: Aug 24, 2016 1:49 PM Full Story
PREPS DIGEST: JV news
JV * Girls' tennis: Wayne Country Day 5, Kerr-Vance 4 -- Short-handed Wayne Country Day won two critical doubles points to edge the Spartans on Tuesday afternoon. The Nos. 2 and 3 tandems of Hanna McKeithan-Cady Stanley and Diya...Published: Aug 24, 2016 1:49 PM Full Story
FOOTBALL BOX: Chocowinity Southside @ North Duplin
CALYPSO -- Marshall Medlock scored the game-winning touchdown with 15 seconds left and Chocowinity Southside turned back North Duplin, 28-23, in the season-opening game for both teams at H.E. Grubbs Field. North Duplin seized a 23-20 lead on William...Published: Aug 24, 2016 1:49 PM Full Story
Tuesday, August 23, 2016
VOLLEYBALL: Eastern Wayne turns back Rosewood in 4 sets
By RUDY COGGINS rcoggins@newsargus.com The post-game coaches' reactions were polar opposites. Despite seeing her team improve to 4-0 overall, Anna Hajjar wasn't 100 percent satisfied with Eastern Wayne's performance during its 27-29, 25-13, 25-21, 25-13 victory over county rival...Published: Aug 23, 2016 1:49 PM Full Story
FOOTBALL: Saints battle state-ranked Tigers for 4 quarters
DUDLEY -- Everybody's got a plan, the saying goes -- until they get punched in the mouth. Southern Wayne skillfully expressed that prize-fighting proverb on Monday evening, stunning James Kenan with a first-quarter haymaker, then shadow-boxing the perennial 1-A powerhouse...Published: Aug 23, 2016 1:49 PM Full Story
GOLF: Lane Tree Ladies Association
Sue Glover seized game-of-the-week honors while playing from the red tees during weekly action on the Lane Tree Golf Club links. Mary Ann Sutton and Sherry Minner secured low net and low putts, respectively. Libby Newsome was the GOW winner...Published: Aug 23, 2016 1:49 PM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL: Wallace-Rose Hill stops North Duplin in 3 sets
TEACHEY -- Wallace-Rose Hill handed county rival North Duplin a 25-22, 25-15, 25-7 non-conference loss on Monday afternoon. The Rebels play host to Lejeune on Thursday....Published: Aug 23, 2016 1:49 PM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL: Goldsboro easily handles James Kenan
Becca Pittard pounded out eight kills during Goldsboro's 25-22, 25-17, 25-12 victory over James Kenan on Monday afternoon. McKayla Roberts contributed five kills. Riley Howell collected five aces and two blocks. The Cougars (3-1 overall) face Hobbton today....Published: Aug 23, 2016 1:49 PM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL: Golden Falcons sweep Beddingfield
PIKEVILLE -- Charles B. Aycock remained unbeaten in four outings this season with a 25-9, 25-13, 25-13 non-conference conquest of Beddingfield on Monday afternoon. Arlanda Faulkner cranked out a match-high 17 kills for the Golden Falcons. Teammates Cyerra Carter and...Published: Aug 23, 2016 1:49 PM Full Story
BOYS' SOCCER: Spring Creek dumps North Lenoir
Juan Hurtado Gomez notched a hat trick (three goals) and assisted on two other goals during Spring Creek's 7-1, non-conference romp over North Lenoir on Monday. Gustavo Avalos supplied two goals and two assists for the Gators, who improved to...Published: Aug 23, 2016 1:49 PM Full Story
BOYS' SOCCER: Anderson's hat trick lifts Warriors
Christian Anderson converted two penalty kicks and finished with a hat trick (three goals) as Eastern Wayne cruised past South Lenoir, 4-0, on Monday evening. Anderson also provided an assist. Alfredo Cabrera had one goal and one assist. The Warriors...Published: Aug 23, 2016 1:49 PM Full Story
Minor league baseball is returning to Kinston in 2017
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Minor league baseball, after a six-year absence, is returning to Kinston. Minor League Baseball announced Monday that it will add two teams to the Single A Carolina League next season, and disband two organizations from the...Published: Aug 23, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
FOOTBALL: Blue Devils' defense provides early spark
SEVEN SPRINGS -- In the first 24 minutes of Monday night's matchup against South Lenoir, Spring Creek had three possessions that resulted in touchdowns. The Blue Devils accounted for two of them. Defensive backs Samuel Pierre and Justin Dixon each...Published: Aug 23, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
PREPS DIGEST: JV, middle schools
JV * Volleyball: Rosewood d. Eastern Wayne 22-25, 25-16, 25-14 -- The Eagles' offensive standouts were Laine Marak (one service ace, two assists), Riley Jo Meyers (two assists), Alana Atwell (one kill, one dig), Maddie Honn (one kill, one...Published: Aug 23, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
Campbell University dealt one-year probation
Campbell on probation BUIES CREEK (AP) -- The NCAA placed Campbell on probation for one year for improper academic certification of 34 athletes in 10 sports over a five-year period. The governing body also said earlier this month the Camels...Published: Aug 23, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
FOOTBALL BOX: South Lenoir @ Spring Creek
South Lenoir 8 8 0 14 -- 30 Spring Creek 0 7 7 8 -- 22 First quarter SL -- Pierre 12 interception return (Suggs run), 6:18 Second quarter SC -- Casper 18 pass from Smothers (kick good), 9:50 SL...Published: Aug 23, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
FOOTBALL BOX: James Kenan @ Southern Wayne
James Kenan 7 7 0 14 -- 28 Southern Wayne 6 0 14 0 -- 20 First quarter SW -- Walker 6 run (kick failed) JK -- Miller 6 run (Benitez kick) Second quarter JK -- Henry 3 run (Benitez...Published: Aug 23, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
Monday, August 22, 2016
McKee returns to take over Southern Wayne baseball program
rcoggins@newsargus.com DUDLEY -- The faces, for the most part, will remain the same inside the Southern Wayne baseball dugout next spring. And a familiar face is returning after a three-year absence. Trae McKee is coming back for his second stint...Published: Aug 22, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
GIRLS' TENNIS: C.B. Aycock trips up Greenfield
WILSON -- Charles B. Aycock emerged victorious on five of six singles courts and upended Greenfield, 8-1, on the final day of the inaugural Wilson Cup contested at Barton College. The Golden Falcons won two of three singles matches in...Published: Aug 22, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
FOOTBALL: Three games postponed rescheduled for tonight
Lightning and heavy rain either suspended play or postponed three games involving teams in the News-Argus readership area on Friday evening. Southern Wayne and James Kenan square off in Dudley. Spring Creek welcomes South Lenoir to "The Swamp" and Chocowinity...Published: Aug 22, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
Sunday, August 21, 2016
PREPS DIGEST -- Weekend
Volleyball Wayne Christian 3, Bethel Christian 0 * Kasey Norris dished out 28 assists during Wayne Christian's 25-16, 25-22, 25-15, non-conference triumph over N.C. Christian Schools Association 2-A member Bethel Christian on Friday evening. Hannah Sladick recorded 13 kills and...Published: Aug 21, 2016 1:48 AM Full Story
FOOTBALL -- N. Lenoir @ E. Wayne
bcoley@newsargus.com Eastern Wayne head coach Leander Oates slammed his paper and looked down in frustration. While nursing a 7-6 lead early in the fourth quarter, the Warriors allowed North Lenoir running back Stephon Swinson to break into the secondary and...Published: Aug 21, 2016 1:48 AM Full Story
FOOTBALL -- Kestrel Heights @ Princeton
Princeton 57, Kestrel Heights 8 * PRINCETON -- Earl Gibson Jr. rushed for three touchdowns as Princeton hammered Kestrel Heights, 57-8, in the season-opening game for both teams at Harvey Brooks Field on Friday evening. Gibson Jr. found the end...Published: Aug 21, 2016 1:48 AM Full Story
FOOTBALL -- C.B. Aycock @ Rosewood
jhayes@newsargus.com Volume scoring, as advertised. Charles B. Aycock's high-octane offense lived up to its advanced billing Friday night, scoring early and often en route to a 59-13 road win against Wayne County foe Rosewood. Delayed by lightning for approximately 45...Published: Aug 21, 2016 1:48 AM Full Story
FOOTBALL -- Bethel @ Wayne Christian
Grace Christian 64, Wayne Christian 48 * Austin Kornegay rushed for 209 yards as Wayne Christian launched its inaugural 8-man varsity football campaign with a season-opening, 64-48 loss to Grace Christian of Sanford on Friday evening. Kornegay also returned a...Published: Aug 21, 2016 1:48 AM Full Story
FOOTBALL -- Beddingfield @ Goldsboro
rcoggins@newsargus.com Beddingfield head Tyrone Johnson insisted that someone from his staff didn't infiltrate the Goldsboro High coaching office and steal the team's offensive playbook. Then again, the same could be said about GHS. One thing is for sure. The Cougars...Published: Aug 21, 2016 1:48 AM Full Story
BOX -- N. Lenoir @ E. Wayne
North Lenoir 0 6 0 0 -- 6 Eastern Wayne 0 7 0 7 -- 14 Second quarter EW -- McNair 12 pass from Best (Dove kick), 9:11 NL -- Swinson 2 run (conversion failed), 0:38 Fourth quarter EW --...Published: Aug 21, 2016 1:48 AM Full Story
BOX -- Kestrel Heights @ Princeton
Kestrel Heights 0 0 8 0 -- 8 Princeton 16 20 7 14 -- 57 First quarter P -- James 2 run (kick good), 5:00 P -- Safety P -- M. Stallworth 44 run (kick good) Second quarter P --...Published: Aug 21, 2016 1:48 AM Full Story
BOX -- C.B. Aycock @ Rosewood
C.B. Aycock 9 20 16 14 -- 59 Rosewood 0 7 6 0 -- 13 First quarter CBA -- Gough 4 yard run (run failed) CBA -- Harrison 29 FG Second quarter CBA -- Matthews 8 pass from Flowers (run...Published: Aug 21, 2016 1:48 AM Full Story
BOX -- Beddingfield @ Goldsboro
Beddingfield 0 7 13 7 -- 27 Goldsboro 0 0 0 6 -- 6 Second quarter B -- Hinnant 25 fumble return (Medlin kick), 10:41 Third quarter B -- Parker 15 run (kick failed), 3:03 B -- Hopkins 4 pass...Published: Aug 21, 2016 1:48 AM Full Story
Friday, August 19, 2016
PREP FOOTBALL: McClary Jr. ready to make head coaching debut in Dudley
DUDLEY -- Southern Wayne enters tonight's season opener against perennial 1-A juggernaut James Kenan with a new leader on the sideline. Ronnie McClary Jr. was named the Saints' varsity head football coach earlier this week when David Lee opted to...Published: Aug 19, 2016 1:49 PM Full Story
PREP FOOTBALL: County rivalry part of tonight's season-opening games
Spring workouts, 7-on-7 offensive camps, scrimmages and 17 days of preseason practice are over. Now the real fun begins. And what better way to kick off the 2016 high school football season than with a county rivalry game? Charles B....Published: Aug 19, 2016 1:49 PM Full Story
COLLEGE SOFTBALL: Burroughs signs with ECU
ECU Sports Information GREENVILLE -- Charles B. Aycock graduate Meredith Burroughs, who spent her first two seasons of collegiate eligibility as a standout infielder at North Carolina State, has completed a grant-in-aid agreement to play softball at East Carolina this...Published: Aug 19, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
SOCCER: Doulin's goal in 42nd minute helps Aycock turn back Goldsboro
rcoggins@newsargus.com Cory Worrell walked behind the Charles B. Aycock bench, adjusted his hat and commented that Goldsboro was controlling possession of the game. The Cougars displayed a steady work rate and frustrated the Golden Falcons' defenders by consistently pushing the...Published: Aug 19, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
JV FOOTBALL: C.B. Aycock 35, Rosewood 14
Alijuan Moore rushed for three touchdowns and a pick six (interception returned for a touchdown) during the Golden Falcons' season-opening win at Hardy Talton Stadium on Thursday evening. Seth Shephard scored a TD. Blake Dilda converted all five PATs. The...Published: Aug 19, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
BOYS' SOCCER: Rosewood falls to Wallace-Rose Hill
TEACHEY -- Stalen Massengill tallied Rosewood's lone goal in a 7-1, non-conference loss to Wallace-Rose Hill on Thursday evening. The Eagles (0-2-0 overall) entertain Goldsboro next Tuesday....Published: Aug 19, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
BOYS' SOCCER: Chargers' Adkins converts pair of PKs
Noah Adkins converted a pair of penalty kicks and provided an assist as Wayne Country Day knocked off Rocky Mount Academy, 4-1, on Thursday afternoon. Luis Lopez notched the game-deciding goal -- a trapped ball off his chest that led...Published: Aug 19, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
BOYS' SOCCER: Spring Creek shuts out Southern Wayne
DUDLEY -- Gustavo Avalos tallied one goal and assisted on another goal during Spring Creek's 3-0, non-conference victory over Southern Wayne on Thursday afternoon. The Gators presented new head coach Mario Aguilar Jr. with his first career win that came...Published: Aug 19, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
GIRLS' GOLF: Sauls, Campbell help CBA finish 2nd at Cardinal CC
KENLY -- Abby Sauls and Leah Campbell posted identical nine-hole rounds of 52 as Charles B. Aycock finished second in a five-team meet contested at Cardinal Country Club on Thursday afternoon. Savannah Strickland added a 57 for the Golden Falcons,...Published: Aug 19, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL: Pittard has seven kills in Goldsboro's three-set road win at Hobbton
NEWTON GROVE -- Becka Pittard logged seven kills and served two aces during Goldsboro's 25-14, 25-20, 25-20 non-conference victory over Hobbton on Wednesday afternoon. Makayla Roberts contributed six kills and three aces. Riley Howell supplied five aces and 13 assists....Published: Aug 19, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL: Wallace-Rose Hill sweeps North Duplin
Anna Thornton dished out five assists and Abbey Pate collected five digs during North Duplin's season-opening 25-19, 25-16, 25-21 loss to county rival Wallace-Rose Hill on Thursday. Haley Brogden served three aces and provided three kills. Brooke Cottle collected three...Published: Aug 19, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL: Wayne Country Day snaps 5-match skid
ROCKY MOUNT -- Wayne Country Day snapped a season-opening five-game skid with a 25-12, 25-9, 25-15 triumph over Rocky Mount Academy on Tuesday afternoon. Hannah Neal paced the Chargers' offense with eight kills. Jaden DisDier served six aces. WCDS (1-5...Published: Aug 19, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL: Rosewood gives feisty effort against Midway
Midway squeezed out a 26-24, 29-27, 25-20 victory over Rosewood in non-conference action Thursday afternoon. Payton Lane, Ada Rivera, Toree Marak and Braylee Butts each had four kills for the host Eagles. Hailey Weeks and Hannah Daniels recorded two kills...Published: Aug 19, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL: Herring has 16 kills, Gators slip past Saints
DUDLEY -- Kayla Herring cranked out a team-leading 16 kills as Spring Creek defeated county rival Southern Wayne 26-24, 26-28, 25-10, 23-25, 16-14 on Thursday afternoon. Herring also served six aces. McKinley Edmondson registered 13 assists, seven kills, four aces...Published: Aug 19, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL: EW's Jackson sets school record against Hawks
La GRANGE -- Alyssa Jackson recorded a career-best and single-game school-record .909 hitting percentage as Eastern Wayne remained unbeaten in three outings with a 25-17, 25-17, 25-17 conquest of North Lenoir inside Wooten Gymnasium on Thursday afternoon. Jackson logged 10...Published: Aug 19, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
TENNIS: Golden Falcons net first win of 2016
WILSON -- Charles B. Aycock seized all three doubles points and cruised past Beddingfield, 7-2, on day two of the inaugural Wilson Cup contested at Barton College. The tandems of Meredith Jones-Hannah Tyndall, Haley Creech-Grayson Lane and Lexi Reeves-Michaela Boyd...Published: Aug 19, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
TENNIS: Warriors drop heartbreaker to Gryphons
Eastern Wayne opened its 2016 season with a 5-4, non-conference loss to perennial Big Est 3-A power Rocky Mount on Thursday afternoon. The Warriors notched two singles points from top-seeded Elizabeth Sutton and third-seeded Bella Bowen. Sutton-Emily Uzzell and Bowen-Morgan...Published: Aug 19, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
TENNIS: Wayne Country Day dominates RM Academy
ROCKY MOUNT -- Wayne Country Day logged five singles points and cruised past Rocky Mount Academy, 7-2, on Thursday afternoon. Jennifer Potts, Ally Willman, Langley Barnes, Nancy Chen and Hannah Fessler each prevailed in pro-set (eight-game) play on the singles...Published: Aug 19, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
PREPS DIGEST: JV sports
JV * Volleyball: Spring Creek d. Southern Wayne 25-16, 25-15 -- Shae Odom recorded seven assists and two aces in the Gators' road win. Emily Dupuy posted four kills and three aces. Kloie Jordan and Alex Jordan served two...Published: Aug 19, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
FOOTBALL TAB COVER STORY: CBA 'backyard teammates' setting new standard
By RUDY COGGINS rcoggins@newsargus.com Somewhere in the Charles B. Aycock football vault is a piece of game film -- destined to become a vintage highlight -- that turned prophetic. The frame-by-frame account remains vivid. Freshman quarterback Jake Flowers drops back...Published: Aug 19, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
FOOTBALL TAB: Wayne Christian's Pinder cautions team that varsity action is much different than JV
By RUDY COGGINS rcoggins@newsargus.com The season-ending loss in 2015 -- Wayne Christian's inaugural leap into football -- remains vivid to Scott Pinder. He asked the team if they had fun. Shouts of "yes sir!" came from the players. Although disappointment...Published: Aug 19, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
FOOTBALL TAB: Offseason 'homework' good for the Gators
rcoggins@newsargus.com SEVEN SPRINGS -- Though its final record says otherwise, Spring Creek is coming off a somewhat historic 2015. The Gators won consecutive season-opening games for the first time in school history. That success translated into a 2-0 start --...Published: Aug 19, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
FOOTBALL TAB: 2016 Spring Creek roster
No. Player Pos. Ht. Wt. Class 1 Jamaal Davis RB/LB 5-6 155 Sr. 3 Austin Reynolds WR/LB 5-10 157 Sr. 4 Najee Young WR/CB 5-8 150 Sr. 7 Jessie Casper QB/S 5-7 155 Sr. 9 Michael Bell WR/CB 5-7 130...Published: Aug 19, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
FOOTBALL TAB: Still young, but Saints' Lee definitely likes the effort
rcoggins@newsargus.com DUDLEY -- This is the time for Southern Wayne's young players, who stepped into starting roles last season, to prove themselves. And the mental game, undoubtedly, is the "X" factor. Victories haven't come in abundance for the Saints, who...Published: Aug 19, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
FOOTBALL TAB: Young, sizable linemen could carry Rosewood
bcoley@newsargus.com Before the 2014 season, the Rosewood football program had not won seven games in more than a decade. Two years ago, the Eagles tallied seven victories. They followed that with another seven-win performance in 2015. Rosewood head coach Robert...Published: Aug 19, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
FOOTBALL TAB: 2016 Rosewood roster
No. Player Pos. Ht. Wt. Class 1 Michael Reed QB/DB 5-10 185 Soph. 2 Montonio Wheeler SE/DB 6-1 145 Sr. 3 Sitahj Robertson FB/LB 5-18 160 Sr. 4 Raymondi McCullen RB/DB 5-6 155 Jr. 5 Tucker Chapin QB/FS 6-1 165...Published: Aug 19, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
FOOTBALL TAB: Princeton's Wing-T offense requires speed, discipline
bcoley@newsargus.com PRINCETON -- In 2015, Princeton head coach Travis Gaster experienced a harsh, forgettable opening schedule to begin his tenure in Bulldog Country. The team was 0-5 and opponents had outscored them 169-26. While Gaster admits the first few games...Published: Aug 19, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
FOOTBALL TAB: 2016 Princeton roster
No. Player Pos. Ht. Wt. Class 2 Spinner Hicks DB 5-7 130 Jr. 3 Gavin Wilson DL 5-7 140 Jr. 5 Earl Gibson Jr. FB 5-9 180 Sr. 6 Brandon Ward WR 5-7 125 Jr. 7 AJ Webb LB 5-10...Published: Aug 19, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
FOOTBALL TAB: Philosophy never changes for Rebels, who like to run the pigskin
CALYPSO -- Plastered on the back wall of North Duplin's weight room is an 8.5-by-11-inch white paper that reads "3.5+3.5+3.5 = FIRST DOWN." The same paper can be seen on the wall outside the coach's office, and below a whiteboard...Published: Aug 19, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
FOOTBALL TAB: 2016 North Duplin roster
No. Player Pos. Ht. Wt. Class 5 Gage Smith QB/DB 5-10 150 Jr. 7 Kenny Sheppard RB/DB 5-10 181 Jr. 9 William Archer QB/LB 6-1 180 Jr. 10 Chase King WR/DB 5-7 127 Sr. 14 Schmid Romeus LB/TE 6-0 190...Published: Aug 19, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
FOOTBALL TAB: 2016 Goldsboro High roster
No. Player Pos. Ht. Wt. Class 1 KJ Alston CB/WR 6-0 170 Sr. 2 Jacob Owens WR/FS 6-1 170 Sr. 3 Ronnie Tookes WR 6-3 160 Sr. 4 Adrian Safford ATH 6-0 165 Sr. 5 De'Eric Reid WR/DB 5-10 145...Published: Aug 19, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
FOOTBALL TAB: Johnson, team live with motto to 'rise as one' in 2016 season
By JUSTIN HAYES jhayes@nwsargus.com Bennett Johnson will take your questions. Further, he will provide answers. Against a backdrop of ambient, loose-change chatter at the east end of famed Norvell T. Lee Gymnasium, the Goldsboro High varsity football coach presides over...Published: Aug 19, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
FOOTBALL TAB: 2016 Eastern Wayne roster
No. Player Pos. Ht. Wt. Class 1 Malyk Williams RB/S 6-0 200 Jr. 2 Mathew Askew-Betts RB/LB 6-0 205 Sr. 3 Taevian Jackson RB/LB 6-1 225 Fr. 4 Andrew Fricks QB/LB 5-9 175 Fr. 5 Anthony McNair LB/RB 5-9 185...Published: Aug 19, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
FOOTBALL TAB: Oates to Warriors: 'Your dreams are what you make of them'
By JUSTIN HAYES jhayes@newsargus.com Leander Oates doesn't sell dreams. The first-year Eastern Wayne varsity football coach scripts reality, in plain language, and presents it daily to his players through a multitude of non-negotiable, blue-and-old gold truisms. A bit brand new...Published: Aug 19, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
FOOTBALL TAB: CBA's Brooks confident, key elements return from 2015
By JUSTIN HAYES jhayes@newsargus.com PIKEVILLE -- The field house at Charles B. Aycock is a purist-bent coaching lair, trimmed in powder blue and humming with the lingering ode of workout gear and 419 bermuda. Two white boards hang on opposite...Published: Aug 19, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL: Golden Falcons sweep Cougars
PIKEVILLE -- In its first two games of the season, the Goldsboro volleyball team had not dropped a set, and had not allowed more than 20 points to its opening 1-A opponents. But on Thursday night, Cougars' head coach TJ...Published: Aug 19, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
BOXSCORE: C.B. Aycock soccer @ Goldsboro
C.B. Aycock 1 2 -- 3 Goldsboro 1 0 -- 0 Goals: C.B. Aycock (McIver, Doulin, Zacharzuk), Goldsboro (Quiroz). Assists: C.B. Aycock 1 (Jordan). Shots on goal: C.B. Aycock 11, Goldsboro 10. Corner kicks: C.B. Aycock 1, Goldsboro 3. Saves:...Published: Aug 19, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
Thursday, August 18, 2016
C.B. Aycock turns back Rosewood, 4-0
PIKEVILLE -- Equal parts possession and speed. Charles B. Aycock's varsity soccer team embodied that notion Wednesday evening, surviving a sluggish start to file a season-opening, 4-nil victory over visiting Rosewood High at Hardy-Talton Stadium. The match, rescheduled after...Published: Aug 18, 2016 10:38 AM Full Story
Wednesday, August 17, 2016
VOLLEYBALL: Golden Falcons top Gators in 4 sets
rcoggins@newsargus.com SPRING CREEK -- The good thing about early-season matches? You can identify your strengths and weaknesses. And if Tuesday's four-set affair between county foes Charles B. Aycock and Spring Creek is any indication, both teams have plenty of kinks...Published: Aug 17, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL: Rebuilding Eagles fall to Cleveland
Rosewood volleyball coach Jennifer Cochran knew her team faced a tough slate to open the 2016 season. After falling in straight sets to Parrott Academy on Monday, the team had to quickly turn around and play Cleveland on Tuesday. Adding...Published: Aug 17, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
Walnut Creek Ladies Golf news
Kathy Woodard won first low gross in first-flight competition during an Eastern League tournament contested at Southern Wayne Country Club. Hiromi Sueki claimed first low net in the first flight. Faye Franklin secured first low gross in third flight. The...Published: Aug 17, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
SOCCER: Avalos collects hat trick in SC's road win
La GRANGE -- Gustavo Avalos collected a hat trick (three goals) as Spring Creek upended North Lenoir, 4-3, in season-opening action Monday evening. Francisco Navarro tallied one goal. Hugo Zavala dished out two assists. Weather permitting, the Gators (1-0-0 overall)...Published: Aug 17, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
SOCCER: Newell scores twice, Chargers blank Bethel Christi\an
Marquise Newell notched two goals as Wayne Country Day rolled past Bethel Christian, 6-0, on a steamy and humid Tuesday afternoon. Hunter Bryson, Nehemiya Shaw and James Thompson each punched in one goal. Senior Noah Adkins converted a penalty kick...Published: Aug 17, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL: Parrott snaps Wayne Christian's win streak at 5
KINSTON -- Parrott Academy snapped Wayne Christian's five-match win streak 25-18, 25-20, 25-21 on Tuesday afternoon. Kasey Norris dished out 20 assists for the Eagles. Hannah Sladick registered 11 kills and three service aces. Hope Shook collected five kills....Published: Aug 17, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL: Bethel Christian wins 5-set thriller vs. WCDS
Bethel Christian handed Wayne Country Day a 10-25, 25-21, 25-23, 21-25, 15-11 loss in non-conference action on Tuesday. Hannah Neal pounded out a career-high 28 kills to go along with 18 digs and five service aces. Lillian Freeman contributed 15...Published: Aug 17, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL: Eastern Wayne 2-0 with new head coach
Eastern Wayne is off to a 2-0 start with new head coach Anna Hajjar after a 25-16, 25-21, 25-17 decision over North Johnston on Tuesday evening. Sophomore Alyssa Jackson provided match highs in kills (8) and solo blocks (3) as...Published: Aug 17, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
PREPS DIGEST: JV sports
* Volleyball: Spring Creek d. C.B. Aycock 25-22, 25-20 -- Kaitlyn Jordan, Shae Odom, Mikayla Price and Bianca Cuevas served four aces apiece for the Gators. Cuevas and Emily Dupuy each had two kills. Sophomore Daelyn Brock recorded nine...Published: Aug 17, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
Tuesday, August 16, 2016
PREP SOCCER: Goldsboro, EW battle to 2-2 draw
jhayes@newsargus.com Survival of the fittest. That's what matters boiled down to last evening as Goldsboro High's Chandler Patrick stifled a Christian Anderson header with scant few seconds remaining to preserve a breathless, blood-rushing, 2-2 draw against Eastern Wayne at New...Published: Aug 16, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
WEATHER: HEAT ADVISORY
The Wayne County Public Schools office issued a press release at noon stating that all outdoor activities are cancelled today (Tuesday) due to the extreme temperatures and heat indexes forecast for this afternoon. Only indoor sports -- volleyball and cheerleading...Published: Aug 16, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
Lane Tree Ladies Golf news
Shelley Leder collected game-of-the-week accolades while playing from the red tees at Lane Tree Golf Club. Sue Glover and Sherry Minner earned low net and low putts, respectively. Libby Newsome emerged as the GOW while competing from the forward tees....Published: Aug 16, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
TENNIS: Reeves, Shackleford prevail in CBA's road loss
Fifth-seeded Lexi Reeves earned C.B. Aycock's lone singles point in a season-opening, 7-2 loss to perennial Big East 3-A power Wilson Fike on Monday afternoon. A junior, Reeves defeated the Golden Demons' Avery Rose Brown 6-2, 6-4. Reeves and doubles...Published: Aug 16, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL: Midway defeats Spring Creek
SPIVEY'S CORNER -- Midway handed Spring Creek a 25-13, 25-14, 25-18 season-opening loss on Monday afternoon. Ivet Carreno had three assists and three digs for the Gators. Kayla Herring logged three kills. Mikayla Price registered one block. Mackenzie Ingram served...Published: Aug 16, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL: Carter has 35-assist outing as CBA dumps N. Lenoir
PIKEVILLE -- Hannah Carter dished out 35 assists as Charles B. Aycock turned back North Lenoir 25-22, 25-18, 16-25, 25-19 on Monday evening. Arlanda Faulkner cranked out a team-high 17 kills. Cyerra Carter contributed 10 kills and four blocks. Mackenzie...Published: Aug 16, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL: Goldsboro starts season with 3-set win
WARSAW -- Goldsboro opened its 2016 season with a 25-18, 25-18, 25-17 non-conference sweep of James Kenan inside Harmon Gymnasium on Monday evening. Jacqueira Braswell led the Cougars with a team-high six kills and two blocks. Amber Pfennig had five...Published: Aug 16, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
DIGEST: JV results
JV * Volleyball: Goldsboro d. James Kenan 25-21, 25-22 -- Fayth Serlick served a team- and match-high seven aces during the Cougars' straight victory. Teammate Nikki Olmsted pounded out four kills. It was the season-opening match for both teams....Published: Aug 16, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
Sunday, August 14, 2016
1-ON-1 CONVERSATION: Goldsboro grad Myron Carmon
From 2012 - 2016, Goldsboro High School's Myron Carmon put together one of the most electrifying prep careers in recent Wayne County history. The high-flying guard filed over 1,000 career points, and often wowed onlookers with a flair for all...Published: Aug 14, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
CHARGER CUP: WCDS rallies past Parrott Academy
bcoley@newsargus.com Before Saturday's matchup against Parrott Academy, Wayne Country Day boys' soccer coach Steve Ellis was well aware of the Patriots' talented goalkeeper Michael Mikhail. Early in the game, Mikhail blocked shots, dove for balls and even scored a goal...Published: Aug 14, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
CHARGER CUP: WCDS knocks off Hickory Christian, 3-1
bcoley@newsargus.com Following a shutout loss against Cape Fear Academy, the Wayne Country Day boys' soccer team looked to impose its will offensively versus Hickory Christian Academy on Friday night. And nearly seven minutes into the second day matchup of the...Published: Aug 14, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
CHARGER INVITATIONAL: Wayne Christian captures title
rcoggins@newsargus.com The Eagles are soaring. Rick Moore hopes they don't land any time soon. Hannah Sladick earned Most Valuable Player honors and Wayne Christian secured the Charger Invitational volleyball championship with a 27-25, 25-20, 25-6 triumph over Neuse Christian on...Published: Aug 14, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Friday, August 12, 2016
CHARGER CUP: WCDS dealt 3-0, season-opening defeat
Welcome back. Wayne Country Day, opening its 2016-2017 boys' soccer schedule and defense of last season's N.C. Independent Schools Athletic Association state 1-A title, absorbed a 3-0 loss against Cape Fear Academy on Thursday afternoon. The first-round Charger Cup match...Published: Aug 12, 2016 1:49 PM Full Story
Jackson Massey takes over North Lenoir baseball program
rcoggins@newsargus.com La GRANGE -- Since its return to the 2-A classification three years ago, North Lenoir has reclaimed its powerhouse status on the baseball diamond. The Hawks' resume looks like this -- 50 total wins, three consecutive Eastern Carolina Conference...Published: Aug 12, 2016 1:49 PM Full Story
Jeremy Joyner named new South Lenior head varsity football coach
rcoggins@newsargus.com DEEP RUN -- First, he grabbed a brush and a bucket of paint. The fresh-paint aroma soon filled the fieldhouse. Next, he grabbed a weed eater and filled the lawn mower with gas. Within a day's time, the outside...Published: Aug 12, 2016 1:49 PM Full Story
Wednesday, August 10, 2016
Walnut Creek Ladies Golf news
Faye Franklin emerged as the low-gross winner during weekly play on the Walnut Creek Country Club links. Penny Ritt and Hiromi Sueki won low net and low gross, respectively....Published: Aug 10, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
CHARGER CUP: Wayne Country Day faces stern tests
rcoggins@newsargus.com Those who observed Wayne Country Day's soccer team in 2015 saw a group of gritty, determined and gifted players who enjoyed an unforgettable -- and historical season -- on the pitch. The Chargers could duplicate that feat in 2016....Published: Aug 10, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
Tuesday, August 9, 2016
PREP FOOTBALL: Aycock tabbed 4th overall in ECC 3A/4A coaches poll
rcoggins@newsargus.com GREENVILLE -- Preseason predictions in the physically-demanding and brutal Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference carry all the weight of MySpace stock. In 2016, the playing field has several potential champions. There's New Bern, which won the 2014 state 4-A crown....Published: Aug 9, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
Lane Tree Ladies Golf news
Linda Watson eagled hole No. 1 during weekly play at Lane Tree Golf Club. Sue Glover emerged as the game-of-the-week winner from the red tees. Mary Ann Sutton and Sherry Minner secured low net and low putts respectively. Watson won...Published: Aug 9, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
Sunday, August 7, 2016
Digby records hole-in-one at GMGC
Charles Digby recorded his first-ever hole-in-one while playing a round at Goldsboro Municipal Golf Course on Saturday afternoon. Digby holed out on No. 12 from the white tees. Playing partners Chip Waters and Ronnie Seigworth witnessed the feat....Published: Aug 7, 2016 1:48 AM Full Story
HANDING OFF THE SPEAR: Warriors' Fulghum retires from coaching
They stood in a circle, arms wrapped around each other like a band of brothers. Their tear-stained cheeks glistened in the evening sun. Another baseball season had come to an end. But this heart-breaking loss held more meaning. It was...Published: Aug 7, 2016 1:47 AM Full Story
Time -- and money -- will tell if Big 12 decides to court East Carolina
Should East Carolina dine at the Big 12 table? It's a question that's created a huge debate on every social media platform since one of the nation's Power 5 Conferences announced its plans for expansion -- and has an automatic...Published: Aug 7, 2016 1:47 AM Full Story
Wednesday, August 3, 2016
PREP FOOTBALL: Bulldogs have efficient morning
PRINCETON -- Be first, be fast. The phrase functions as more than a snappy, be-here-now tag line for the Princeton High School varsity football team. It's a nod to its recent past. Courtesy of a diligent summer program, the Bulldogs...Published: Aug 3, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
PREP FOOTBALL: Rebels get good night of work done
CALYPSO -- Know your role. That fundamental notion stretched across extended classroom sessions Tuesday evening, as the North Duplin varsity football team waited out the presence of a blossoming storm system near its practice facility. Scheduled to begin its second...Published: Aug 3, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
Walnut Creek Ladies Golf news
Golf Walnut Creek LGA * Evelyn Rose claimed her second consecutive State Play Day prize -- a low net competition sponsored by the N.C. Women's Golf Association -- during play on the Walnut Creek Country Club links. Rose also claimed...Published: Aug 3, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
Tuesday, August 2, 2016
OPENING DAY: Sanders says Gators experience "best first day of practice" in his coaching tenure
rcoggins@newsargus.com SEVEN SPRINGS -- Ominous dark clouds drifted toward "The Swamp" as Spring Creek took the field for its first official football practice of the season Monday evening. Ironically, it didn't rain. The Gators got in about an hour of...Published: Aug 2, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
OPENING DAY: Saints take the field eager to work
jhayes@newsargus.com DUDLEY -- In unison or not at all. That expression captured Monday's agenda for the Southern Wayne varsity football team, which powered through an intense, dewpoint-heavy opening practice assembly. Call it a chorus line in helmets. Upon completion of...Published: Aug 2, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
OPENING DAY: Rosewood's youngsters will experience learning curve
bcoley@newsargus.com During a light, non-contact scrimmage, a Rosewood lineman used a blue pad to aggressively pop senior quarterback Cameron Helt. Helt fell to the ground. But he immediately sprung up and excitedly tapped his teammate on the helmet, showing his...Published: Aug 2, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
OPENING DAY: Lightning interrupts Goldsboro's practice, but not for long
rcoggins@newsargus.com A lightning bolt flashed in the distance. The air horn blew. "What's that for?" a coach inquired. "Lightning ... over there. Clear the field!" "No!" shouted a Goldsboro High football player as he punched the air in disgust. As...Published: Aug 2, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
OPENING DAY: Once Warriors wake up, practice runs smooth
jhayes@newsargus.com At the door of the school's south-side gymnasium, the Eastern Wayne varsity football staff kept hawkish study over the arrival of its players on Monday morning. Their pace, however, was uninspired. "It's 6:59 a.m.," exclaimed assistant Mike Davis. "And...Published: Aug 2, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
OPENING DAY: Brooks gives 2016 team motto to live by
bcoley@newsargus.com PIKEVILLE -- As the C.B. Aycock football players broke their huddles Monday morning, the united chant of "1-2-3-Dream!" could be heard from across the practice field. It's a tune that Aycock head coach Steve Brooks has been pushing all...Published: Aug 2, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
Lane Tree Ladies Golf news
Sherry Minner seized game-of-the-week honors from the red tees during weekly play for July 31. Sue Glover took low net and Shelley Leder collected low putts. Betty Jean Gurley was the GOW winner from the forward tees. Linda Watson and...Published: Aug 2, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
Hill records first-ever hole-in-one
Good things come to those who wait. Even if it's 50 years. Walnut Creek charter member Bob Hill recorded his first-ever hole-in-one during a weekend round of play. Hill holed out at No. 3 with a 5-wood. Hill played in...Published: Aug 2, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
Walnut Creek Ladies Golf news
Hiromi Sueki claimed low gross during weekly play on the Walnut Creek Country Club links. Penny Ritt and Mary Morris secured low net and low putts, respectively....Published: Aug 2, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
Monday, August 1, 2016
Annual ritual, high school football, has started
By RUDY COGGINS rcoggins@newsargus.com Pardon those shrill whistles that might have awoken you from a peaceful slumber this morning. But that whistle, as annoying as it might have been, signaled an annual ritual -- the start of the 2016 high...Published: Aug 1, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story