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