Friday, September 30, 2016
PREVIEW: Britt tells team to forget Tigers' 1-4 record
WARSAW -- Numbers mean nothing. Especially when your opponent, a traditional football juggernaut, is 1-4 after an injury-riddled start to the season. That just makes James Kenan that more dangerous. "What we've been preaching to our kids this week is...Published: Sep 30, 2016 10:13 AM Full Story
PREVIEW: Gators anxious to get another 'W'
SEVEN SPRINGS -- By any measure, the numbers were not flattering. Fumbles, three. Interceptions, one. Lakewood 29, Spring Creek 0. A case of varsity blues, so to speak. But tonight offers the Gators an opportunity to reverse last week's gridiron...Published: Sep 30, 2016 10:13 AM Full Story
PREVIEW: Golden Falcons have to keep eye on No. 8
DUDLEY -- Tonight's game between C.B. Aycock and Southern Wayne will serve as the Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference football opener for the Golden Falcons. It's the Saints' second league game. As the two teams enter the latter half of the...Published: Sep 30, 2016 10:13 AM Full Story
PREPS DIGEST: JV, middle schools
JV * Volleyball: Wayne Country Day d. Greenfield 25-14, 25-10 -- Cate Eagles served 10 aces and dole out five assists during the Chargers' straight-set win. Lexi Jeffreys posted four kills and five aces. Whitney Hoskins registered four kills....Published: Sep 30, 2016 10:13 AM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL: WCDS emerges victorious on Senior Day
Wayne Country Day's lone senior, Olivia Dively, recorded five kills, two aces and nine digs during a 25-18, 25-14, 25-23 triumph over nemesis Greenfield on Thursday evening. DeKiya Thomas handed out 25 assists and served three aces. Jala Holloman cranked...Published: Sep 30, 2016 10:13 AM Full Story
Thursday, September 29, 2016
BOYS' SOCCER: Gators' Avalos knocks in 4 goals, dishes out assist
rcoggins@newsargus.com SEVEN SPRINGS -- Just another day at the office. Or, on the soccer pitch, rather. Gustavo Avalos punched in four goals and logged an assist as Spring Creek cruised past Hobbton, 5-2, in a Carolina 1-A Conference match contested...Published: Sep 29, 2016 10:01 AM Full Story
BOYS' SOCCER: Lakewood edges Rosewood, 3-2
SALEMBURG -- Lakewood handed Rosewood a 3-2 loss in Carolina 1-A Conference play Wednesday afternoon. Stalen Massengill recorded a goal and assist for the Eagles, who fell to 4-6-0 overall and 0-4-0 in league play. Collin Carter assisted Massengill's goal....Published: Sep 29, 2016 10:01 AM Full Story
BOYS' SOCCER: Carolina 1A leader James Kenan tops Rebels
CALYPSO -- League-leading James Kenan remained unbeaten in four Carolina 1-A Conference outings with a 6-2 win over North Duplin at H.E. Grubbs Field. Dario Castaneda and Luis Velasquez each punched in an unassisted goal for the Rebels. "We have...Published: Sep 29, 2016 10:01 AM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL: Eastern Wayne turns back South Central
Junior outside hitter Emily Newsome cranked out 12 kills as Eastern Wayne pulled off a 17-25, 25-15, 27-15, 25-21 triumph over South Central on the Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference scene. Alyssa Jackson added nine kills with just one error in...Published: Sep 29, 2016 10:01 AM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL: Martinez has 11 kills in Gators' 3-set sweep
Fernanda Martinez pounded out 11 kills and Spring Creek turned back James Kenan 25-22, 25-23, 25-14 in a Carolina 1-A Conference match on Wednesday. McKinley Edmondson supplied six kills and three aces. Kayla Herring provided two aces, three digs and...Published: Sep 29, 2016 10:01 AM Full Story
CROSS COUNTRY: Aycock's Owens places 3rd
WINTERVILLE -- Charles B. Aycock teammates Deshawn Owens and Davis Carroll each finished among the top 10 during an Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference meet ran at Boyd Lee Park on Wednesday afternoon. Owens took third individually with a time of...Published: Sep 29, 2016 10:01 AM Full Story
GIRLS' TENNIS: Rosewood knocks off Princeton
Rosewood knocked off Carolina 1-A Conference rival Princeton, 7-0, on Wednesday afternoon. The teams played pro-set (eight game) matches. Faith Baker, Laura Lintner, Kennedy Behrend, Victoria Hill, Kiandra Taylor and Kaley Hilton each claimed a singles point for the Eagles....Published: Sep 29, 2016 10:01 AM Full Story
GIRLS' TENNIS: Spring Creek shuts out James Kenan
Spring Creek swept the singles and doubles courts during its 9-0 conquest of Carolina 1-A Conference foe James Kenan on Wednesday. Ivey Rouse, Amanda Haggerty, Kristin Alphin, Chloe Davis, Vanessa Southerland and Azaneth Rodriguez each emerged victorious in singles action....Published: Sep 29, 2016 10:01 AM Full Story
FOOTBALL CAPSULES: Wayne Christian at Hobgood
WAYNE CHRISTIAN (0-4, 0-3 CCC) AT HOBGOOD (2-2, 1-1) Last time out: Community Christian d. Wayne Christian 56-54; Hobgood Academy d. Lawrence Academy 60-16 Last meeting: First-ever meeting Notable: First-year quarterback DJ Waters is fully recovered from a concussion. Several...Published: Sep 29, 2016 10:01 AM Full Story
FOOTBALL CAPSULES: North Duplin at Lakewood
NORTH DUPLIN (2-3, 0-0 CAROLINA) AT LAKEWOOD (4-2, 1-0) Last time out: North Duplin d. Lejeune 42-0; Lakewood d. Spring Creek 29-0. Last meeting: 2015, Lakewood won 21-7 Notable: The Leopards have taken the last seven meetings against the Rebels...Published: Sep 29, 2016 10:01 AM Full Story
FOOTBALL CAPSULES: Eastern Wayne at New Bern
EASTERN WAYNE (3-2, 1-0 ECC) AT NEW BERN (1-4, 1-0) Last time out: Eastern Wayne d. South Central 25-24; New Bern d. Southern Wayne 50-0. Last meeting: 2015, New Bern won 34-7 Notable: New Bern has won the last 15...Published: Sep 29, 2016 10:01 AM Full Story
PREPS DIGEST: JV, middle schools
JV * Volleyball: South Central d. Eastern Wayne 25-17, 25-21 -- Ziomara Williams had the Warriors' lone kill. Demya Yelverton served three aces, while sophomore Haley Taff collected two aces. Sophomore Brittany Atkinson posted two solo blocks. * Volleyball:...Published: Sep 29, 2016 10:01 AM Full Story
Wednesday, September 28, 2016
UMO: Trojans, Brevard play to 1-1 draw
UMO Media Relations BREVARD -- In-state rivals University of Mount Olive and Brevard College played a 1-1 draw during their non-conference men's soccer match on Tuesday evening. Two lightning delays and lack of lighting ended the game in regulation. The...Published: Sep 28, 2016 10:00 AM Full Story
BOYS' SOCCER: D.H. Conley turns back Eastern Wayne
Eastern Wayne's varsity soccer team, for the second time in 24 hours, squared off versus a Pitt County member of the Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference on Tuesday evening, falling 2-0 to D.H. Conley at New Hope. And from the opening...Published: Sep 28, 2016 9:59 AM Full Story
BOYS' SOCCER: WCDS runs over Oakwood
bcoley@newsargus.com At halftime of Tuesday's match against The Oakwood School, Wayne Country Day head coach Steve Ellis gathered his team closely, and told them to stay awake. No more words were needed. The players nodded their heads and jogged back...Published: Sep 28, 2016 9:59 AM Full Story
JV FOOTBALL: S. Central 48, E. Wayne 8
Gera Davis had 100 all-purpose yards and Andy Lewis threw for at least 70 yards passing for the Warriors. Isaac Crossland rushed for approximately 65 yards. Defensive leaders were Equan Tne, Andrew Willis, Jonathan Morgan -- who each logged four...Published: Sep 28, 2016 9:59 AM Full Story
GOLF: Walnut Creek LGA news
Faye Franklin secured low gross during play on the Walnut Creek Country Club links. Linda Cannon and Betty Holloway won low net and low putts, respectively....Published: Sep 28, 2016 9:59 AM Full Story
GIRLS' TENNIS: J.H. Rose defeats Eastern Wayne
Bella Bowen and Samantha Roux each emerged victorious in singles action as Eastern Wayne dropped a 6-3 decision to J.H. Rose on the Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference scene Tuesday afternoon. Bowen claimed a 6-2, 6-2 decision over Mary Tate Tearney...Published: Sep 28, 2016 9:59 AM Full Story
BOYS' SOCCER: Saints convert two PKs, defeat South Central
Southern Wayne converted a pair of penalty kicks and handed South Central a 4-1 loss in Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference play Tuesday evening. Adan Reyes and Jose Rodriguez each punched in a PK for the Saints, who ended a four-game...Published: Sep 28, 2016 9:59 AM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL: Lakewood cruises past North Duplin
CALYPSO -- Lakewood dealt North Duplin a 25-18, 25-20, 25-19 loss in Carolina 1-A Conference play Tuesday evening. Haley Brogden pounded out seven kills and collected nine digs for the Rebels, who slipped to 3-10 overall and 2-7 against league...Published: Sep 28, 2016 9:59 AM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL: Ayden-Grifton takes down Goldsboro in ECC 2A
AYDEN -- Goldsboro tumbled to 2-2 in Eastern Carolina 2-A Conference play after a 25-23, 25-16, 25-22 loss to Ayden-Grifton on Tuesday afternoon. Becca Pittard led the Cougars with 13 kills. The Cougars (10-7 overall, 2-2 ECC) play host to...Published: Sep 28, 2016 9:59 AM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL: Oakwood takes 3-set sweep from WCDS
GREENVILLE -- Katie Strickland emerged as the defensive leader with 13 digs in a 22-25, 20-25, 18-25, non-conference loss to The Oakwood School on Tuesday afternoon. Olivia Dively logged eight kills for the Chargers. Wayne Country Day fell to 7-10...Published: Sep 28, 2016 9:59 AM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL: Princeton sweeps Carolina rival Rosewood
PRINCETON -- Princeton remained unbeaten in Carolina 1-A Conference play with a 25-7, 25-17, 25-11 conquest of rival Rosewood on Tuesday afternoon. Emily Ricks provided five kills, while Daisey Eklund contributed four kills and eight aces. Erika Hines registered three...Published: Sep 28, 2016 9:59 AM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL: Carreno has 34-assist outing, SC wins in 5 sets
SMITHFIELD -- Ivet Carreno passed out a team-high 34 assists during Spring Creek's come-from-behind 22-25, 21-25, 25-21, 25-14, 15-10 triumph over Carolina 1-A Conference foe Neuse Charter on Tuesday. Fernanda Martinez cranked out 17 kills, served three aces and collected...Published: Sep 28, 2016 9:59 AM Full Story
FOOTBALL: North Duplin shuts out Lejeune
CAMP LEJEUNE -- Kenny Sheppard rushed for 133 yards and three touchdowns during North Duplin's 42-0, non-conference victory over Lejeune. Sheppard scored on runs of 12, 15 and 1 yard. Colby Bass added 77 yards on the ground, including...Published: Sep 28, 2016 9:59 AM Full Story
PREPS DIGEST: JV, middle schools
JV * Volleyball: Charles B. Aycock d. Greene Central 25-9, 25-12 -- Sophomore Daelyn Brock led the Golden Falcons' offense with four kills. Brianna Martin, Ansleigh Boyd and Abigail Lancaster contributed two kills apiece. McKenzie Norris served nice aces...Published: Sep 28, 2016 9:59 AM Full Story
BOX: North Duplin football at Lejeune
North Duplin 21 14 7 0 -- 42 Lejeune 0 0 0 0 -- 0 First quarter ND -- Bass 7 run (Craig kick), 9:16 ND -- Sheppard 12 run (Craig kick), 4:04 ND -- Sheppard 15 run (Craig kick),...Published: Sep 28, 2016 9:59 AM Full Story
Tuesday, September 27, 2016
VOLLEYBALL: Eagles defeat Rebels in close match
A conservative, off-speed shot? Nah. Let's put this one away. Hannah Daniels tooled a kill off a North Duplin block attempt and served a match-clinching ace as Rosewood claimed a 25-27, 26-24, 25-18, 25-23 victory in Carolina 1-A Conference play...Published: Sep 27, 2016 10:10 AM Full Story
SOCCER: Avalos, Gators keep Eagles grounded
SEVEN SPRINGS -- Run touchlines with reckless abandon. Play each ball with deft, one-touch class. Shout at one another when necessary. And when in doubt, fire on goal. That is the modus operandi this fall on the south end of...Published: Sep 27, 2016 10:10 AM Full Story
GOLF: Sauls paces C.B. Aycock
AYDEN -- Abby Sauls carded a nine-hole round of 46 and Charles B. Aycock finished second overall in an Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference meet played at Ayden Country Club on Monday. Leah Campbell fired a 49 and Anna Williams posted...Published: Sep 27, 2016 10:10 AM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL: Golden Falcons sweep Greene Central
SNOW HILL -- Charles B. Aycock completed its regular-season sweep of Greene Central 25-23, 25-15, 25-6 on Monday afternoon. Arlanda Faulkner paced the Golden Falcons' offense with 20 kills and seven service aces, while Cyerra Carter contributed five kills. Hannah...Published: Sep 27, 2016 10:10 AM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL: Wayne Christian falls to Cape Fear Christian
Hannah Sladick recorded 22 kills and 13 digs during Wayne Christian's 29-31, 19-25, 22-25 loss to Cape Fear Christian on Monday evening. Mercy Wright had six kills and one block. Ashlee Harrelson supplied five kills and 12 digs. Sarah Sawyer...Published: Sep 27, 2016 10:10 AM Full Story
CROSS COUNTRY: Eagles, Chargers compete
Gray Young turned in a third-place time of 22 minutes, 35 seconds and helped Wayne Country Day edge Wilson Christian, 20-22, in a girls' meet contested Monday afternoon. Teammate Ashton Gupton crossed the line seventh in 24:13. Teammates Sophie de...Published: Sep 27, 2016 10:10 AM Full Story
SOCCER: EW wins first conference match
Eastern Wayne snapped a three-game losing streak with a 1-0 victory over J.H. Rose on Monday. The Warriors' Josh Gross scored the lone goal within the first 90 seconds of the game. EW goalie Daniel Stevens tallied the shutout. The...Published: Sep 27, 2016 10:10 AM Full Story
SOCCER: SW drops game against D.H. Conley
Southern Wayne dropped a 3-1 match to D.H. Conley on Monday afternoon. The Saints (2-6-1, 0-4 ECC) travel to South Central today....Published: Sep 27, 2016 10:10 AM Full Story
SOCCER: Goldsboro wins first conference match
The Cougars clinched a 3-2 victory over North Lenoir Monday afternoon. Ruben Quiroz , Michael Eovine and Chris Pate each registered a goal. Goldsboro hosts Kinston on Wednesday....Published: Sep 27, 2016 10:10 AM Full Story
JV DIGEST
* Volleyball: Rosewood d. North Duplin 25-12, 24-26, 15-3 -- Sophomore Maddie Honn collected five kills for the Eagles, who improved to 3-3 in Carolina 1-A Conference play. Rylee Meyers had seven assists. * Soccer: J.H. Rose 1, Eastern Wayne...Published: Sep 27, 2016 10:10 AM Full Story
MIDDLE SCHOOL DIGEST
* Volleyball: Rosewood d. Spring Creek 25-6, 25-15, 22-25, 22-25, 15-5 -- McKenzie Amodeo served 11 aces and collected two kills in the Eagles' five-set win Monday afternoon. Alissa Price, Virginia Edmondson and Taylor Smith emerged as the leaders for...Published: Sep 27, 2016 10:10 AM Full Story
NRYFL: Falcons soar past Grantham
* 12-Under: C.B. Aycock 39, Grantham 0 -- James O'Neal, Landon Frazier, Landon Bridgers, Armani Holmes, Zymez Howard and Amonte Pitts each scored a touchdown in the Little Falcons' win. Braxton Morton and Matthew Walton each added a two-point conversion....Published: Sep 27, 2016 10:10 AM Full Story
Monday, September 26, 2016
UMO: Kaeding leads Trojans' charge with opening-round 72
UMO Media Relations HILTON HEAD, S.C. -- Julia Kaeding posted an opening-round 72 and shared seventh place among individual golfers after day one during the Battle of Old South. UMO is 16th in the team standings. Paula Guridi is tied...Published: Sep 26, 2016 10:00 AM Full Story
NRYFL: Mount Olive takes two from North Duplin
Neuse River Youth FL * 8-Under: Mount Olive 34, North Duplin 6 -- Trayvon Usher rushed for two touchdowns. Alissa Brown, Ethan Keith and Ethan Nelson provided one TD apiece. Defensive leaders were Landon Schroeder (fumble recovery) and Keith Best...Published: Sep 26, 2016 10:00 AM Full Story
Saturday, September 24, 2016
FOOTBALL: Warriors' defense stops South Central
Eastern Wayne's offense didn't finish the job. It's defense did. South Central cashed in two fourth-quarter fumbles, but the Warriors closed the bank before the Falcons could make their final two withdrawals on Friday evening. Sophomore free safety Junious...Published: Sep 24, 2016 11:31 PM Full Story
FOOTBALL: Southern Wayne shut out by New Bern
NEW BERN -- New Bern exploded for 23 first-quarter points and posted a 50-0 victory over Southern Wayne in the Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference opener for both teams Friday evening. The Bears held the Saints to 130 yards of...Published: Sep 24, 2016 11:31 PM Full Story
FOOTBALL: Rosewood lights up Hobbton
NEWTON GROVE -- Rosewood posted two touchdowns in each quarter and hammered out a 56-34 shootout win over Hobbton in the Carolina 1-A Conference opener for both teams Friday evening. Cameron Helt, Tronqull Blue and Michael Reid accounted for...Published: Sep 24, 2016 11:31 PM Full Story
FOOTBALL: Lakewood's defense stifles Spring Creek
SEVEN SPRINGS -- This season, Spring Creek has identified itself as a pass-first, run-later offense. The Gators committed to the run against Lakewood. One week ago, they did the same against Southside. The switch did little to improve SC's chances....Published: Sep 24, 2016 11:31 PM Full Story
FOOTBALL: Gibson, Bulldogs run past James Kenan
PRINCETON -- As the old saying goes, too many cooks spoil the broth. Princeton dispelled that notion Friday evening, rushing as a team for 354 yards and four touchdowns to turn back Carolina 1-A Conference foe James Kenan, 30-22, in...Published: Sep 24, 2016 11:31 PM Full Story
FOOTBALL: Goldsboro falls to Farmville Central
FARMVILLE -- Farmville Central pitched a shutout for three quarters and cruised past Goldsboro, 36-6, on Friday evening. The Cougars' lone score was a 27-yard TD pass from KJ Alston to Jacob Owens. Alston concluded the night 8 of...Published: Sep 24, 2016 11:31 PM Full Story
FOOTBALL: Wayne Christian falls short against Community Christian
Wayne Christian set two single-game school records during its 56-54 loss to Colonial Carolina Conference 8-man football foe Community Christian on Friday evening. The Eagles returned two kickoffs to the house -- a 85-yard romp by Austin Kornegay and...Published: Sep 24, 2016 11:31 PM Full Story
DIGEST: Weekend
Boys' soccer Wayne Country Day 9, Pope John Paul 0 * Nine different players got into the scoring act as Wayne Country Day throttled Pope John Paul, 9-0, on the Coastal Plains Independent 1-A Conference scene Friday afternoon. Noah Adkins...Published: Sep 24, 2016 11:31 PM Full Story
BOX: Southern Wayne football @ New Bern
Southern Wayne 0 0 0 0 -- 0 New Bern 23 20 0 7 -- 50 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING: Southern Wayne -- Quentin Carlton 50; Manny Walker 33; Shawntwon Leach 6; Erin Ermilus 21. PASSING: Southern Wayne -- Carlton 1-14-1,...Published: Sep 24, 2016 11:31 PM Full Story
BOX: South Central football @ Eastern Wayne
South Central 12 0 0 12 -- 24 Eastern Wayne 5 13 7 0 -- 25 First quarter SC -- Smith 78 kickoff return (kick failed), 11:48 EW -- Safety (ball snapped out of end zone), 7:54 EW -- Dove...Published: Sep 24, 2016 11:31 PM Full Story
BOX: Rosewood football @ Hobbton
Rosewood 14 14 14 14 -- 56 Hobbton 8 7 6 13 -- 34 First quarter R -- Helt 45 run (Aburto kick) R -- Godwin 17 pass from Helt (Massengill kick) Second quarter R -- Godwin 12 pass from...Published: Sep 24, 2016 11:31 PM Full Story
BOX: Lakewood football @ Spring Creek
Lakewood 15 0 14 0 -- 29 Spring Creek 0 0 0 0 -- 0 First quarter L -- Safety, 8:13 L -- Bennett 38 pass from Tanner (kick failed), 5:47 L -- Oates 16 run (Campos kick), 1:33 Third...Published: Sep 24, 2016 11:31 PM Full Story
BOX: James Kenan football @ Princeton
James Kenan 2 0 14 6 -- 22 Princeton 8 0 14 8 -- 30 First quarter P -- Gibson Jr. 1 run (run failed), 4:57 JK -- Safety, 3:13 Third quarter JK -- Wilson 53 run (Benitez kick), 11:43...Published: Sep 24, 2016 11:31 PM Full Story
BOX: Goldsboro football @ Farmville Central
Goldsboro 0 0 0 6 -- 6 Farmville Central 14 8 14 0 -- 36 Fourth quarter G -- Owens 27 pass from Alston (run failed) INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING: Goldsboro -- Dennis Coley 1-4; Darius Rodgers 2-8; Zxavior Bowden 11-53;...Published: Sep 24, 2016 11:31 PM Full Story
BOX: Community Christian football @ Wayne Christian
Community 14 14 16 12 -- 56 Wayne Christian 16 24 14 0 -- 54 First quarter CC -- Winstead 6 run (run good), 9:47 WCS -- Kornegay 85 kickoff return (Preskitt pass from Waters), 9:35 WCS -- Kornegay 70...Published: Sep 24, 2016 11:31 PM Full Story
Friday, September 23, 2016
VOLLEYBALL: Warriors, Golden Falcons stage epic classic
bcoley@newsargus.com In the waning moments of the fifth set, Charles B. Aycock eagerly awaited the serve from Eastern Wayne. The ball was dug in the direction of the Golden Falcons' Arlanda Faulkner. The junior attempted a soft tip -- a...Published: Sep 23, 2016 9:59 AM Full Story
GIRLS' GOLF: Linksters face new challenge at GMGC
New practice makes new permanent. That was the prevailing bit of coachspeak Thursday afternoon at Goldsboro Municipal Golf Club, as six area varsity girls' golf teams competed in a dual-county match that finished in a hail of inclement weather. For...Published: Sep 23, 2016 9:59 AM Full Story
FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Oates says Warriors must eliminate crucial mistakes
rcoggins@newsargus.com It's been a busy couple of weeks in the Eastern Wayne football camp. The Warriors have worked through some "in-house" adversity, talked about better offensive execution inside the red zone and learned the importance of accountability -- on and...Published: Sep 23, 2016 9:59 AM Full Story
FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Smothers leading Spring Creek through passing game
bcoley@newsargus.com SEVEN SPRINGS -- Aaron Sanders is now in his ninth year at the helm of the Spring Creek football program. And he's never quite had a passing attack like he does in 2016. This season, Sanders handed the keys...Published: Sep 23, 2016 9:59 AM Full Story
FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Carolina 1A rivals hungry for a win
PRINCETON -- Conference play. It's the beast that lives on the dark side of August football schedules, when mini-camp brims with solidarity and blocking sleds get shoved about with station-drill ease. A patient number, it loiters in the circus of...Published: Sep 23, 2016 9:59 AM Full Story
JV FOOTBALL: Goldsboro 34, Farmville Central 14
Damien Brown hauled in three touchdown passes and returned a 70-yard kickoff to the house during the Cougars' non-conference win Thursday evening. Brown's TD catches from Brody Morton covered 7, 54 and 38 yards. Morton ended the night an efficient...Published: Sep 23, 2016 9:59 AM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL: Lakewood slips past Spring Creek
SEVEN SPRINGS -- Kayla Herring cranked out a team-best 11 kills as Spring Creek dropped a heart-breaking 21-25, 25-19, 18-25, 25-23, 9-15 loss to Lakewood on the Carolina 1-A Conference scene Thursday. Herring also posted nine digs on defense. Fernanda...Published: Sep 23, 2016 9:59 AM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL: Neuse Charter defeats North Duplin
CALYPSO -- Kenzie Taylor paced the offense and Abbey Pate led the defense during North Duplin's 25-20, 25-14, 25-23 setback to Carolina 1-A Conference rival Neuse Charter on Tuesday afternoon. Taylor delivered a team-high seven kills. Pate logged seven digs....Published: Sep 23, 2016 9:59 AM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL: Wayne Christian pulls off 5-set win
After coming off a fourth-place finish at the Bob Jones (SC) University High School Invitational, Wayne Christian turned back Pitt 25-14, 26-24, 17-25, 19-25, 15-12 on Thursday evening. Hannah Sladick provided 15 kills, 24 digs, seven blocks and five aces....Published: Sep 23, 2016 9:59 AM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL: Blue Devils sweep Cougars
DEEP RUN -- South Lenoir dealt Goldsboro a 25-21, 25-20, 25-22 loss on the Eastern Carolina 2-A Conference scene Thursday evening. The Blue Devils exited in a four-way tie for the ECC lead with Goldsboro, North Lenoir and Ayden-Grifton. All...Published: Sep 23, 2016 9:59 AM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL: Princeton sweeps another Carolina 1A opponent
WARSAW -- Princeton remained unbeaten in eight Carolina 1-A Conference outings this season with a 25-16, 25-16, 25-12 triumph over James Kenan inside Harmon Gymnasium on Thursday evening. Daisey Eklund posted 17 kills and served six aces. Kortney Edwards had...Published: Sep 23, 2016 9:59 AM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL: Rosewood dumps Hobbton in 4-set affair
Rosewood continued its mid-season surge with a 25-17, 21-25, 25-23, 27-25 conquest of Hobbton in Carolina 1-A Conference play Thursday afternoon. Junior Toree Marak led a balanced offensive attack with eight kills, followed by sophomore Kaitlyn Kincaid with six and...Published: Sep 23, 2016 9:59 AM Full Story
BOYS' SOCCER: Massengill scores twice in Eagles' loss
Stalen Massengill notched both goals in Rosewood's 4-2 loss to Carolina 1-A Conference rival James Kenan on a soggy Thursday afternoon. Massengill scored on assists from Gio Abril and Daniel Aburto. Rosewood (4-4-0 overall, 0-2-0 CC) is the guest of...Published: Sep 23, 2016 9:59 AM Full Story
BOYS' SOCCER: Gators' Avalos turns in 6-goal outing
CALYPSO -- Spring Creek punched in three goals within a 4-minute stretch midway through the second half and eased past Carolina 1-A Conference foe North Duplin, 7-4, at H.E. Grubbs Field on Thursday evening. Gustavo Avalos notched six goals, including...Published: Sep 23, 2016 9:59 AM Full Story
BOYS' SOCCER: Hampton scores lone goal, CBA tops S. Central
PIKEVILLE -- Joey Hampton collected the game's lone goal and his Charles B. Aycock teammates preserved the advantage in a 1-0 triumph over Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference foe South Central on Thursday evening. Coe Jordan assisted on Hampton's goal. The...Published: Sep 23, 2016 9:59 AM Full Story
PREPS DIGEST: JV, middle schools
JV * Volleyball: C.B. Aycock d. Eastern Wayne 21-25, 25-23, 25-15 -- Daelyn Brock paced the Golden Falcons' offense with 11 kills, while Ana Girard provided four kills. Sophomore McKenzie Norris and freshman Ansleigh Boyd served seven and four...Published: Sep 23, 2016 9:59 AM Full Story
Thursday, September 22, 2016
VOLLEYBALL: Goldsboro sweeps county foe Southern Wayne
rcoggins@newsargus.com It's a good start. Goldsboro is far from finished, though. The Cougars completed the non-conference portion of their volleyball schedule with a 25-19, 25-20, 25-14 conquest of county rival Southern Wayne inside Norvell T. Lee Gymnasium on Wednesday evening....Published: Sep 22, 2016 10:00 AM Full Story
FOOTBALL: Rosewood at Hobbton capsule
Rosewood (2-3) at Hobbton (1-4) Last week: Rosewood topped South Lenoir 53-52 in overtime; Hobbton lost to Wake Christian 37-21. Last meeting: 2015, Rosewood won 27-14 at Branch Pope Field. Notable: It's the Carolina 1-A Conference opener for both teams....Published: Sep 22, 2016 10:00 AM Full Story
FOOTBALL: Southern Wayne-New Bern capsule
Southern Wayne (1-3) at New Bern (0-5) Last week: Southern Wayne lost 48-12 at Kinston; New Bern did not play. Last meeting: 2015, New Bern won 39-7. Notable: It's the Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference opener for both teams. The Bears...Published: Sep 22, 2016 10:00 AM Full Story
FOOTBALL: North Duplin-Lejeune capsule
North Duplin (1-3) at Lejeune (0-5) Last week: North Duplin did not play; Lejeune did not play. Last meeting: 2015, North Duplin won 57-0. Notable: The Rebels have shut out the Devilpups by a combined score of 78-0 in their...Published: Sep 22, 2016 10:00 AM Full Story
FOOTBALL: Goldsboro-Farmville Central capsule
Goldsboro (0-5) at Farmville Central (3-2) Last week: Goldsboro lost 41-13 to Northern Nash; Farmville Central lost 27-20 to Greene Central. Last meeting: 2015, Farmville Central won 14-10. Notable: Cougars seek to snap seven-game skid. GHS head coach Bennett Johnson's...Published: Sep 22, 2016 10:00 AM Full Story
BOYS' SOCCER: Hobbton trips up Carolina 1A foe North Duplin
CALYPSO -- Hobbton punched in three goals during the opening 34 minutes of the first half, and cruised past North Duplin, 7-2, in a Carolina 1-A Conference played at H.E. Grubbs Field on Wednesday. The Rebels' Juan Garcia converted a...Published: Sep 22, 2016 10:00 AM Full Story
CROSS COUNTRY: Aycock's Owens sets person-best time
NEW BERN -- Charles B. Aycock's Deshawn Owens ran the second-fastest time in program history and finished third overall during an Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference meet contested at New Bern HS on a soggy Wednesday afternoon. Owens sloshed his way...Published: Sep 22, 2016 10:00 AM Full Story
PREPS DIGEST: JV sports
JV * Volleyball: Goldsboro d. Southern Wayne 25-18, 25-23 -- Nikki Olmsted paced the Cougars with seven kills and three service aces. Goldsboro improved to 13-2 overall and is the guest of South Lenoir today....Published: Sep 22, 2016 10:00 AM Full Story
Wednesday, September 21, 2016
VOLLEYBALL: Princeton takes sole possession of Carolina 1A lead
rcoggins@newsargus.com PRINCETON -- To succeed in everything, you must give everything. The succinct statement defined Princeton's defensive effort on the volleyball court Tuesday evening. The Bulldogs allowed just one ball to drop untouched and shut down perennial power Lakewood 25-20,...Published: Sep 21, 2016 9:59 AM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL: Rampants run past Golden Falcons
bcoley@newsargus.com PIKEVILLE -- Midway through the fourth set, J.H. Rose was in complete cruise control, while Charles B. Aycock began to falter. The Rampants built a 17-3 lead, and were already up 2-1 in the match. But then the Golden...Published: Sep 21, 2016 9:59 AM Full Story
COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL: Trojan women top Fayetteville State in 5 sets
UMO Media Relations MOUNT OLIVE -- Junior Casey Feichter recorded a career-high 33 digs as University of Mount Olive grinded out a 20-25, 25-17, 27-29, 25-21, 15-11 victory over in-state volleyball foe Fayetteville State University on Tuesday evening. Mackenzie Call...Published: Sep 21, 2016 9:59 AM Full Story
BOYS' SOCCER: Conley seizes 1-0 OT win over C.B. Aycock
PIKEVILLE -- October 13, 2016. Clear your calendar. Per the Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference futbol slate, that is when Charles B. Aycock and D.H. Conley will stage the follow-up to Tuesday evening's emotionally charged, at times envelope-pushing, 1-0 Viking conquest...Published: Sep 21, 2016 9:59 AM Full Story
BOYS' SOCCER: J.H. Rose edges Southern Wayne in OT
J.H. Rose notched the game-winning goal in overtime and handed Southern Wayne a 4-3 loss in Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference play Tuesday evening. Oscar Rodriguez converted a penalty kick, Adan Reyes scored a goal and Mauricio Velasquez provided one goal....Published: Sep 21, 2016 9:59 AM Full Story
BOYS' SOCCER: Anderson scores in EW's road loss
ERWIN -- Christian Anderson tallied Eastern Wayne's lone goal off a free kick during a 3-1, non-conference loss to Triton on Tuesday evening. The Warriors (3-7-2 overall) entertain J.H. Rose on Thursday....Published: Sep 21, 2016 9:59 AM Full Story
BOYS' SOCCER: WCDS pounds Community Christian, 7-0
Let's win one for Hayes. And Wayne Country Day did it in dominant fashion on a rainy Tuesday afternoon. Hunter Bryson scored less than two minutes into the game off a cross from Ben Cohen, and the Chargers hammered Community...Published: Sep 21, 2016 9:59 AM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL: Bethel Christian sweeps Faith Christian
Reagan Baumgartner collected eight kills and three digs during Faith Christian's 25-22, 25-16, 25-17 loss to N.C. Christian Schools Association 2-A region rival Bethel Christian. Alia Pittman served an ace. Savannah Potts posted two digs and four kills. Chloe Mills...Published: Sep 21, 2016 9:59 AM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL: Chargers continue climb up CPIC ladder
Olivia Dively cranked out 10 kills as Wayne Country Day defeated Community Christian 25-20, 25-15, 25-13 in their Coastal Plains Independent 1-A Conference contest Tuesday. DeKiya Thomas turned in an all-around floor game with nine aces, five kills and 24...Published: Sep 21, 2016 9:59 AM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL: Warriors snap 4-game skid
DUDLEY -- Eastern Wayne snapped a four-game skid in Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference play with a 25-15, 25-16, 25-19 triumph over county rival Southern Wayne on Tuesday afternoon. Junior outside hitter Emily Newsome pounded out seven kills and sophomore middle...Published: Sep 21, 2016 9:59 AM Full Story
POSTPONEMENTS: Area games postponed, rescheduled
Games moved again * NEW BERN -- A steady Tuesday afternoon rain postponed the Eastern Carolina 3-A./4-A Conference girls' tennis match between New Bern and Eastern Wayne. The teams will meet Oct. 3 on the Bears' courts. Eastern Wayne cancelled...Published: Sep 21, 2016 9:59 AM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL: Goldsboro rises to 2-0 in ECC 2A play
Goldsboro remained unbeaten in Eastern Carolina 2-A Conference play with a 28-26, 25-11, 25-15 triumph over Kinston inside Norvell T. Lee Gymnasium on Tuesday afternoon. Becca Pittard paced the Cougars' offense with nine kills. Amber Pfennig provided six kills. Dakota...Published: Sep 21, 2016 9:59 AM Full Story
PREP FOOTBALL: AP poll
RALEIGH (AP) -- The Associated Press state high school football poll for the week of September 20, first-place votes in parentheses, records and total points as voted upon by a statewide panel of prep sports writers: Class 4-A Team Rec....Published: Sep 21, 2016 9:59 AM Full Story
PREPS DIGEST: JV news
JV * Volleyball: Eastern Wayne d. Southern Wayne 25-19, 25-19 -- Rayven Smith had four kills and sophomore Brittany Atkinson added two in EW's road win Tuesday. Demya Yelverton served six aces. Bethany Williams and Ziomara Williams combined for...Published: Sep 21, 2016 9:59 AM Full Story
Tuesday, September 20, 2016
Preps Digest
from Staff ReportsPostponements and Games MovedThunderstorms accompanied by heavy rains that blanketed parts of eastern North Carolina, including Wayne County, forced the postponement of several games Monday evening. Weather permitting, Community Christian travels to Wayne Country Day today for a...Published: Sep 20, 2016 10:04 AM Full Story
Wayne Country Day Sweeps PJP II
Wayne Country Day, this time, sealed the deal. But not without a little drama. The Chargers muffed four match-point opportunities before Olivia Dively converted a kill off Kyara Drew's assist to complete a 25-18, 25-14, 25-22 sweep of Pope John...Published: Sep 20, 2016 9:54 AM Full Story
Monday, September 19, 2016
NRYFL -- Mount Olive-Rosewood
Neuse River Youth FL * 8-Under: Mount Olive 34, Rosewood 6 -- Trayvon Usher led the Hurricanes with three touchdowns, while Ethan Keit scored one TD. Carson Barwick and Omar Vann emerged as the defensive leaders with four tackles apiece....Published: Sep 19, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
NRYFL: Hurricanes take 3 games from Rosewood
Neuse River Youth FL • 8-Under: Mount Olive 34, Rosewood 6 -- Trayvon Usher led the Hurricanes with three touchdowns, while Ethan Keit scored one TD. Carson Barwick and Omar Vann emerged as the defensive leaders with four tackles apiece....Published: Sep 19, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
PREPS DIGEST: Middle schools
Football: Mount Olive 32, Spring Creek 6 -- Jerome Moore paced the Chargers' offense with two rushing touchdowns. Josh McCullen and Paulensky Francis logged one rushing TD apiece. Ryan Norton picked off an SC pass and Francis recovered a fumble....Published: Sep 19, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
BOYS' SOCCER: North Johnston doubles up Goldsboro
North Johnston handed Goldsboro a 4-2, non-conference loss on the Cougar Stadium pitch. Ruben Quiroz and Colin Williams each scored a goal for the Cougars. Michael Eovine dished out an assist. Goldsboro goalie Chandler Patrick recorded 10 saves between the...Published: Sep 19, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
GIRLS' GOLF: Cougars' Hales sets school record
KENLY -- Goldsboro's Rylie Hales ripped off a school-record 47 during a nine-hole, multi-team match contested at Cardinal Country Club. Hales' round included seven bogeys. Ashley Smith shot a 50 that included two pars. Caroline Foy and Rebecca Lanier turned...Published: Sep 19, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
FOOTBALL: West Carteret rolls past Eastern Wayne
From staff reports MOREHEAD CITY -- Ezekiel Best threw a pair of touchdown passes during Eastern Wayne's 45-21, non-conference loss to West Carteret on Friday evening. Best zipped scoring strikes to Anthony McNair and Juwan Holmes. McNair ended the night...Published: Sep 19, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
FOOTBALL: Spring Creek falls to Southside
From staff reports CHOCOWINITY -- Landon Smothers tossed three touchdown passes during Spring Creek's heart-wrenching, 20-18 loss to Southside on Friday evening. Smothers heaved scoring throws of 20 and 4 yards to Najee Young, and a 16-yard TD toss to...Published: Sep 19, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
FOOTBALL: Rosewood pulls out 53-52, overtime thriller
From staff reports DEEP RUN -- Quarterback Cameron Helt broke loose for the game-winning touchdown on the first play from scrimmage in overtime, Stalen Massengill added the PAT and Rosewood upended South Lenoir, 53-52, on Friday evening. Helt accounted for...Published: Sep 19, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
FOOTBALL: Princeton drops road contest at Union
From staff reports ROSE HILL -- Earl Gibson Jr. rushed for two touchdowns during Princeton's 43-14, non-conference loss to unbeaten Union on Friday evening. Gibson Jr. scored on runs of 4 and 53 yards for the Bulldogs, who endured their...Published: Sep 19, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
FOOTBALL: C.B. Aycock steals Pirates' booty
By BEN COLEY bcoley@newsargus.com WENDELL -- Charles B. Aycock drew inspiration from the war film "Lone Survivor" for inspiration against Corinth-Holders. The movie's main theme -- finish the fight, no matter if you slip up. The Golden Falcons finished their...Published: Sep 19, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
FOOTBALL: Vikings explode against Saints just before halftime
By RUDY COGGINS rcoggins@newsargus.com KINSTON -- His customary red towel draped over his shoulder, Ronnie McClary Jr. watched in disbelief from the Southern Wayne sideline. Within 3:33, a winnable ballgame completely slipped away. Kinston reeled off 27 consecutive points in...Published: Sep 19, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
FOOTBALL: Northern Nash cruises past Goldsboro
By JUSTIN HAYES jhayes@newsargus.com Three yards and a rotating cloud of dust. Northern Nash, a brute, smash-mouth keystone of the Big East 3-A Conference, applied that strategy -- piling up 371 rushing yards and controlling the clock en route to...Published: Sep 19, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
BOX: Princeton football @ Union
Princeton 0 6 0 8 -- 14 Union 14 6 8 15 -- 43 Second quarter P -- Gibson Jr. 4 run (kick failed) Fourth quarter P -- Gibson Jr. 53 run (Gibson Jr. run) INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING: Princeton --...Published: Sep 19, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
BOX: Spring Creek football @ Southside
Spring Creek 6 6 6 0 -- 18 Southside 0 12 8 0 -- 20 First quarter SC -- Young 20 pass from Smothers (pass failed) Second quarter SC -- Young 4 pass from Smothers (kick failed) Third quarter SC...Published: Sep 19, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
BOX: Rosewood football @ South Lenoir
Rosewood 21 14 0 11 8 -- 53 South Lenoir 12 20 7 7 6 -- 52 First quarter R -- Godwin 52 pass from Helt (Massengill kick) R -- Helt 10 run (Aburto kick) R -- Blue 76 run...Published: Sep 19, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
BOX: Southern Wayne football @ Kinston
Southern Wayne 6 0 0 6 -- 12 Kinston 8 27 13 0 -- 48 First quarter K -- Webster 8 run (Bradford run), 3:46 SW -- Wright 62 run (kick failed), 1:21 Second quarter K -- Jacobs 9 run...Published: Sep 19, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
BOX: C.B. Aycock football @ Corinth-Holders
C.B. Aycock 14 0 7 13 -- 34 Corinth-Holders 7 14 7 0 -- 28 First quarter CBA -- Matthews 31 pass from Flowers (Harrison kick), 5:17 CH -- Neal 13 run (Sealy kick), 3:38 CBA -- Darden 18 pass...Published: Sep 19, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
BOX: Northern Nash football @ Goldsboro
Northern Nash 7 20 7 14 -- 48 Goldsboro 0 13 0 0 -- 13 First quarter NN -- Brockington 39 run (Smith kick). 3:32 Second quarter NN -- Royster 84 run (kick failed), 11:36 G -- Dodson 1 pass...Published: Sep 19, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
Friday, September 16, 2016
SOCCER: Jordan, Sexton account for CBA offense
PIKEVILLE -- C.B. Aycock and Southern Wayne were due for a battle on Thursday night. And the referees may have taken those terms literally. Players from both sides were constantly pushed out of bounds, shoved in the back and tripped...Published: Sep 16, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL: Warriors take set off Conley
Prosperity, as the old saying goes, is a malleable scale. Such was the case Thursday evening for Eastern Wayne's varsity volleyball team, which offset a nightmarish start with a dizzying third-set rally before falling to traditional Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A powerhouse...Published: Sep 16, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
FOOTBALL: Goldsboro looks to turn around season
Following last week's 43-20 loss to county rival Charles B. Aycock, even the most casual observer couldn't avoid noticing the appearance of Goldsboro High's post-game huddle. There were long faces. Slumped shoulders and hurt feelings. More than a few get-me-out-of-here...Published: Sep 16, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
JV FOOTBALL: Northern Nash 20, Goldsboro 18
Goldsboro quarterback Brody Morton completed 7 of 13 passes for 130 yards and two touchdowns -- a 5-yard pass to Reid Barnett and a 63-yard bomb to Christian Bullock. Damon Brown returned a fourth-quarter fumble 30 yards for a TD....Published: Sep 16, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
GIRLS' TENNIS: Princeton dominates Spring Creek
Princeton swept the doubles courts and cruised past Spring Creek, 8-1, on Thursday afternoon. Emily Shallington, Mackenzie Evans, Cailee Vetrano, Jasmine Rubio, Lauren Lawhon and Katherine Leslie each earned a singles point. Shallington turned back the Gators' Ivey Rouse 7-6...Published: Sep 16, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
GIRLS' TENNIS: Warriors squeeze out 5-4 win
Short-handed Eastern Wayne took two of three doubles matches and won its second straight 5-4 decision -- this time against South Central in Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference play Thursday. The Warriors entered the match without their Nos. 2, 3 and...Published: Sep 16, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
GIRLS' GOLF: Golden Falcons' Sauls shares medalist honors
KENLY -- Charles B. Aycock's Abby Sauls and North Johnston's Haley Narron shared medalist honors with identical nine-hole rounds of 43 on the Cardinal Country Club links Thursday afternoon. Ironically, the Golden Falcons and Panthers each posted three-player totals of...Published: Sep 16, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
SOCCER: Lopez has solid outing for Chargers
Luis Lopez collected two assists and one goal as Wayne Country Day blanked defensive-minded Terra Ceia, 5-0, on Thursday afternoon. The Chargers worked against a scheme that included seven defenders inside the 18-yard box. They managed just one first-half goal...Published: Sep 16, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL: Short-handed Faith Christian falls in NCCSA 2A play
Faith Christian missed two key starters during its 13-25, 9-25, 11-25 setback against N.C. Christian Schools Association 2-A region foe Greenville Central on Thursday evening. Savannah Potts suffered an injury in the warm-up period. Another teammate missed the match, which...Published: Sep 16, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL: Chargers drop 5-setter on CPIC scene
DeKiya Thomas reeled off 40 assists in Wayne Country Day's 25-23, 25-23, 22-25, 13-25, 13-15 loss to Coastal Plains Independent 1-A Conference foe Pope John Paul on Thursday. Thomas served four aces for the Chargers, who endured their third CPIC...Published: Sep 16, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL: Hobbton rallies past Spring Creek
SEVEN SPRINGS -- Kayla Herring cranked out a team-leading 15 kills in Spring Creek's 25-23, 25-17, 12-25, 23-25, 12-15 loss to Carolina 1-A Conference foe Hobbton on Thursday evening. Herring added six digs defensively for the Gators, who dropped to...Published: Sep 16, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL: Lakewood escapes Rosewood in 5 sets
SALEMBURG -- Toree Marak and Braylee Butts logged eight kills apiece during Rosewood's 23-25, 25-14, 25-22, 19-25, 3-15 loss to Lakewood in a Carolina 1-A Conference match Thursday. Senior Hannah Daniels pounded out six kills and posted three solo blocks....Published: Sep 16, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL: Rebels knock off county foe James Kenan
Anna Thornton passed out 24 assists and North Duplin slipped past county rival James Kenan 24-26, 25-21, 25-17, 25-17 in a Carolina 1-A Conference match contested Tuesday. Haley Brogden provided 14 kills for the Rebels, who rose to 3-6 overall...Published: Sep 16, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL: New Bern handles CBA
NEW BERN -- Arlanda Faulkner pounded out 18 kills in Charles B. Aycock's 13-25, 22-25, 20-25 loss to New Bern in Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference play Thursday afternoon. The Golden Falcons had 24 kills as a team. Faulkner and Taliyah...Published: Sep 16, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL: Princeton sweeps Neuse Charter
SMITHFIELD -- Daisey Eklund notched 12 kills as defending Carolina 1-A Conference champion Princeton cruised past Neuse Charter 25-10, 25-17, 25-12 on Thursday evening. Eklund added two blocks and four aces. Emily Ricks, Kortney Edwards, Leah Narron and Erika Hines...Published: Sep 16, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL: Goldsboro notches first-ever win over North Lenoir
Goldsboro staged a pair of third- and fourth-set rallies from the service line and pulled off a come-from-behnd 18-25, 26-24, 25-17, 25-23 victory over North Lenoir in the Eastern Carolina 2-A Conference opener for both teams Thursday afternoon. Down 6-1...Published: Sep 16, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
FEATURE STORY: Saints' Walker relives memorable night
Dressed neatly in his normal every day school attire, Manny Walker dropped his bookbag and eased into the comfortable chair inside the cool conference room. It's one week later and the moment still remains surreal to the Southern Wayne senior....Published: Sep 16, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
PREPS DIGEST: JV, middle school news
JV * Boys' soccer: Wayne Country Day 2, Neuse Charter 1 -- Ben Stuber knocked in the game-winning goal during the Chargers triumph over Neuse Charter on Thursday afternoon. Teammate Max Young scored off an assist from Cam Gerrard....Published: Sep 16, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
FOOTBALL: Frederick becoming key element of CBA's passing game
PIKEVILLE -- Through four games this season, it seems as though opposing defenses have attempted a specific plan to stop Charles B. Aycock's passing game. First, try to contain wide receiver Chandler Matthews, who tallied over 1,000 yards and grabbed...Published: Sep 16, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
Thursday, September 15, 2016
VOLLEYBALL: Warriors claim 3-0 victory over Cougars
bcoley@newsargus.com Eastern Wayne head coach Anna Hajjar has a simple message for her volleyball team - when you win, you better win well. And if you lose, you better lose well. Against county rival Goldsboro on Wednesday night, her team...Published: Sep 15, 2016 10:07 AM Full Story
SOCCER: Duo combines for 4 goals in Gators' home win
SEVEN SPRINGS -- Gustavo Avalas and Martin Reynaga punched in two goals apiece as Spring Creek turned back Neuse Charter, 7-1, in a Carolina 1-A Conference game played in "The Swamp" on Wednesday evening. Jose Reynaga contributed one goal and...Published: Sep 15, 2016 10:07 AM Full Story
SOCCER: Casteneda's hat trick powers Rebels on the road
SALEMBURG -- Dario Casteneda notched a hat trick (three goals) during North Duplin's 7-4 conquest of Lakewood on the Carolina 1-A Conference scene Wednesday evening. Casteneda has scored a total of 11 goals in his last two outings. Henry Silva...Published: Sep 15, 2016 10:07 AM Full Story
GIRLS' TENNIS: Aycock falls to No. 5-ranked Fike
PIKEVILLE -- No. 5-ranked Wilson Fike remained unbeaten with a 9-0, non-conference triumph over Charles B. Aycock on the Luke Vail Tennis Courts on Wednesday afternoon. The Golden Demons (12-0 overall) swept the two-match, regular-season series from the Golden Falcons....Published: Sep 15, 2016 10:07 AM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL: Thomas has 24-assist outing for WCDS
WINTERVILLE -- DeKiya Thomas distributed 24 assists as Wayne Country Day upended Christ Covenant 25-9, 25-15, 25-17 in Coastal Independent Plains 1-A Conference action Wednesday evening. Thomas served nine aces. Hannah Neal posted a team-high 12 kills and had five...Published: Sep 15, 2016 10:07 AM Full Story
CROSS COUNTRY: Thomas leads Saints
DUDLEY -- Southern Wayne's Bless Thomas finished third overall during the individual portion of a three-team, Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference meet contested Wednesday afternoon. Thomas ran the 5k course in 19 minutes, 5 seconds. Fellow Saint Jasavion Powell crossed the...Published: Sep 15, 2016 10:07 AM Full Story
CROSS COUNTRY: Owens leads Aycock in 4-team ECC meet
PIKEVILLE -- Charles B. Aycock placed five runners among the top six and emerged victorious in a four-team, Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference meet ran Wednesday afternoon. Deshawn Owens won his first-ever meet, completing the 5k course in 18 minutes, 58...Published: Sep 15, 2016 10:07 AM Full Story
FOOTBALL CAPSULES: Friday night's games
SOUTHERN WAYNE (1-3) at KINSTON (2-2) Last week: Southern Wayne lost 63-57 to North Lenoir; Kinston defeated Jacksonville White Oak 48-18 Last meeting: 2015, Kinston won 47-0 Notable: The Vikings have won the last four meetings against the Saints and...Published: Sep 15, 2016 10:07 AM Full Story
PREPS DIGEST: JV, middle school news
JV * Volleyball: Goldsboro d. Eastern Wayne 25-17, 25-20 -- Rayven Smith led the visiting Warriors with six kills. Brittany Atkinson posted two solo blocks. Sophomore Ziomara Williams and freshman Vondalyn Swain combined for 14 assists. Sophomore Bethany Williams...Published: Sep 15, 2016 10:07 AM Full Story
Wednesday, September 14, 2016
GIRLS' TENNIS: Bowen-Roux clinch match point for EW
rcoggins@newsargus.com Move your feet. Attack the first ball. Bella Bowen followed her coach's advice and lifted Eastern Wayne to its most important victory of the season -- a 5-4 conquest of county and Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference rival Charles B....Published: Sep 14, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL: Rosewood rallies on the road
SEVEN SPRINGS -- From the outset through its decisive points Tuesday evening, the Carolina1-A Conference varsity volleyball clash between county foes Rosewood and Spring Creek was scripted in a manner of classic rivalry pomp. There were familiar faces. High-energy bursts...Published: Sep 14, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
GOLF: Walnut Creek LGA
Evelyn Rose emerged as the low gross winner during weekly play on the Walnut Creek Country Club links. Linda Cannon and Betty Holloway shared low net. Faye Franklin collected low putts. Hiromi Sueki secured first low net in first flight...Published: Sep 14, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
GIRLS' GOLF: Sauls shares medalist honors
ERWIN -- Charles B. Aycock's Abby Sauls and Triton's Catherine Elliott shared medalist honors with a 40 during a three-team, non-conference meet contested Tuesday afternoon. The Golden Falcons claimed the team portion with a three-player score of 138 that included...Published: Sep 14, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL: Friendship Christian topples Faith Christian
RALEIGH -- Savannah Potts recorded six kills and Chloe Mills posted six blocks as Faith Christian dropped a 17-25, 29-27, 17-25, 11-25 battle against N.C. Christian Schools 2-A foe Friendship Christian on Tuesday evening. "The girls played very hard and...Published: Sep 14, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL: Wayne Christian extends win streak to 11
Wayne Christian extended its win streak to 11 with a 25-12, 25-20, 25-9 triumph over Covenant Christian in a Coastal Plains Independent 1-A Conference match Tuesday evening. Setter Kasey Norris handed out 28 assists and served four aces. Hannah Sladick...Published: Sep 14, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL: J.H. Rose knocks off Eastern Wayne
GREENVILLE -- Emily Newsome knocked down six kills during Eastern Wayne's 25-13, 25-6, 25-12 loss to perennial Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference foe J.H. Rose on Tuesday afternoon. "Communication, communication communication," EW head coach Anna Hajjar said. "If you didn't talk,...Published: Sep 14, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL: Princeton hands North Duplin a 3-set defeat
PRINCETON -- Princeton remained unbeaten in Carolina 1-A Conference play with a 25-15, 25-11, 25-12 triumph over North Duplin on Tuesday evening. Daisey Eklund emerged as the Bulldogs' offensive leader with 10 kills and three aces. Emily Ricks (eight kills)...Published: Sep 14, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
BOYS' SOCCER: E. Wayne, S. Central battle to 1-1 draw
Josh Gross notched the game-tying goal in the final 30 seconds of regulation and Eastern Wayne battled South Central to a 1-1 draw in Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference play Tuesday evening. SC took the lead with eight minutes left in...Published: Sep 14, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
BOYS' SOCCER: Xan Pate scores twice for Cougars
WILSON -- Xan Pate connected on the game-deciding goal as Goldsboro tripped up Beddingfield, 3-1, on Monday evening. Michael Eovine and Pate each added one goal. GHS goalie Chandler Patrick recorded 10 saves between the pipes. The Cougars (1-5-2 overall)...Published: Sep 14, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
GIRLS' TENNIS: Chargers secure overall outcome in doubles
Wayne Country Day collected victories at Nos. 2 and 3 doubles, and handed Rocky Mount Academy a 5-4 loss on the Wayne Community College courts Tuesday afternoon. The Chargers' No. 2 duo of Langley Barnes-Nancy Chen dealt RMA's pair of...Published: Sep 14, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
GIRLS' TENNIS: Princeton doubles up Goldsboro
Princeton prevailed on two of three doubles courts and turned back Goldsboro, 6-3, in non-conference play Tuesday afternoon. The top-seeded tandem of Emily Shallington-Mackenzie Evans handed the Cougars' Haley Jones-Anna Prezbindowski a 10-3 defeat. The No. 2 duo of Cailee...Published: Sep 14, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL: C.B. Aycock sweeps South Central
PIKEVILLE -- Charles B. Aycock claimed its first-ever victory over South Central 25-20, 25-21, 25-16 on the Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference scene Tuesday afternoon. Arlanda Faulker pounded out 15 kills for the Golden Falcons. Cyerra Carter had five kills. Tanika...Published: Sep 14, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
BOYS' SOCCER: WCDS senior Noah Adkins notches five goals
GREENVILLE -- Noah Adkins knocked in five goals, including a penalty kick, and dished out an assist during Wayne Country Day's 9-0, mercy-rule conquest of Coastal Plains Independent 1-A rival Pope John Paul on Tuesday afternoon. Luis Lopez, Marquise Newell,...Published: Sep 14, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
NCAA: Organization pulls plug on 7 championships in NC, including D2 baseball World Series
Don't count on seeing an NCAA championship in North Carolina in 2017. The NCAA closed all roads to the Old North State. The collegiate sports' Board of Governors announced the decision in opposition to state law HB2 -- a bill...Published: Sep 14, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
PREPS DIGEST: JV, middle schools
JV * Volleyball: Princeton d. North Duplin 2-0 -- Kalli Jones led the Bulldogs with three kills and four aces. Harley Parker had two kills. Hannah Byrd contributed one kill and one ace. Lily Eklund dished out five assists....Published: Sep 14, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
Tuesday, September 13, 2016
PREPS DIGEST: Middle schools
*Volleyball: Rosewood d. Brogden 25-6, 25-7, 25-13 -- Alyssa Smothers served eight aces in the Eagles' season-opening win Monday afternoon.*Volleyball: Grantham d. Dillard - 25-8, 25-6, 19-25, 25-9 -- Abbey Parker delivered a match-high 17 aces and Morgan Kennedy supplied...Published: Sep 13, 2016 9:59 AM Full Story
PREPS DIGEST: JV News
*Volleyball: Wayne Christian d. Wayne Country Day 2-1 -- Lexi Jeffreys led the Chargers' attack with three kills and four aces. Cate Eagles recorded three aces.*Volleyball: Rosewood d. Midway 23-25, 26-24, 15-13 - Freshman Miyah McCall paced the Eagles' with...Published: Sep 13, 2016 9:59 AM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL: Goldsboro outlasts Neuse Charter
SMITHFIELD -- The Cougars outlasted Neuse Charter 16-25, 25-14, 25-20, 19-25, 15-11 on Monday night. Becka Pittard tallied 15 kills, 14 digs and four aces. McKayla Roberts notched eight kills and four blocks. Dakota Jones had 22 digs and Riley...Published: Sep 13, 2016 9:59 AM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL: Midway ends Rosewood's streak
SPIVEY'S CORNER -- Midway snapped Rosewood's three-match win streak with a 25-14, 25-16, 25-14 non-conference win Monday afternoon. The Raiders swept the two-game, regular-season series. Toree Marak led the Eagles' offense with six kills and posted three blocks, while senior...Published: Sep 13, 2016 9:59 AM Full Story
GIRLS' GOLF: CBA places second
MOUNT OLIVE -- Abby Sauls finished runner-up in individual play and Charles B. Aycock placed second as a team during an Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference match contested at Southern Wayne Country Club on Monday afternoon. Sauls carded a 43 and...Published: Sep 13, 2016 9:59 AM Full Story
CROSS COUNTRY: Atwood, Jones collect wins
Wayne Country Day's Cole Atwood and Janae Jones each collected another individual victory during a multi-team meet contested on the Chargers' home course Monday afternoon. Atwood emerged as the top boys' runner with a time of 18 minutes, 24 seconds....Published: Sep 13, 2016 9:59 AM Full Story
BOYS' SOCCER: Gators drop first conference game
ROSEBORO -- The Gators fell to Lakewood 2-1 in its opening conference match. Gustavo Avalos scored the only Gators' goal on a penalty kick. SC (5-1-1, 0-1-0) faces Neuse Charter on Wednesday....Published: Sep 13, 2016 9:59 AM Full Story
BOYS' SOCCER: Rosewood falls to Hobbton
NEWTON GROVE -- Rosewood fell to Hobbton 1-0 in its first conference game of the season. Christian Vega had the lone goal for the Wildcats. The Eagles (4-3, 0-1) will host James Kenan on Monday for their first home conference...Published: Sep 13, 2016 9:59 AM Full Story
BOYS' SOCCER: Castenada sets school record
SMITHFIELD -- Dario Castenada punched in a single-game school record eight goals as North Duplin handed Neuse Charter a 10-1, mercy-rule defeat on the Carolina 1-A Conference scene Monday afternoon. Castenada found his scoring touch in the first 90 seconds...Published: Sep 13, 2016 9:59 AM Full Story
STORY: Eagles come back to defeat Chargers
The good vibes started during the warm-up period. Wayne Country Day efficiently ran its offensive drill, mashing solid shots to different parts of the court as teammates attempted to dig up the hard hits. The Chargers even looked crisp at...Published: Sep 13, 2016 9:59 AM Full Story
Sunday, September 11, 2016
UMO -- Weekend
UMO Media Relations GREENVILLE, S.C. -- University of Mount Olive junior Adam Craig emerged as the top non-Division I individual and placed second overall during the Furman Invitational contested Saturday morning. Craig ran the 8k course in 24 minutes, 41.12...Published: Sep 11, 2016 1:48 AM Full Story
STORY -- Wake Christian @ Spring Creek
SEVEN SPRINGS -- Injury-riddled Spring Creek surrendered 21 fourth-quarter points and dropped a 30-19, non-conference decision to Wake Christian in "The Swamp" on Friday evening. "We've played two really good football teams the last weeks," SC head coach Aaron...Published: Sep 11, 2016 1:48 AM Full Story
STORY -- So. Wayne @ N. Lenoir
La GRANGE -- Manny Walker had the night that few running backs dream about and never experience during their high school campaign. The Southern Wayne junior rushed for career highs of 436 yards and seven touchdowns during a 63-57,...Published: Sep 11, 2016 1:48 AM Full Story
STORY -- Lejeune @ Rosewood
Rosewood snapped a five-game skid with a resounding 48-6, non-conference thrashing of Lejeune at Branch Pope Field on Friday evening. Tron Blue rushed for a team-high 165 yards and two touchdowns. Senior quarterback Cameron Helt accounted for three TDs...Published: Sep 11, 2016 1:48 AM Full Story
STORY -- Goldsboro @ C.B. Aycock
rcoggins@newsargus.com PIKEVILLE -- Clean up the offense. Get a few defensive stops. Once Charles B. Aycock cleared up those issues, it was smooth soaring through the night-time sky over Hardy Talton Stadium on Friday evening. Caleb Gough rushed for three...Published: Sep 11, 2016 1:48 AM Full Story
PREPS DIGEST: JV news
• Boys' soccer: Wayne Country Day 4, Christ Covenant 0 -- Frank Best notched the eventual game-winning goal on an assist from Tanner Willman. Best added his second goal off Dylan Brown's pass. Max Young and Kevin Baker provided one goal...Published: Sep 11, 2016 1:48 AM Full Story
CROSS COUNTRY: Chargers' Atwood, Jones each take 1st place
RALEIGH -- Cole Atwood and Janae Jones each finished first in their respective races, and led Wayne Country Day to team victories during a meet contested at Wake Christian Academy. Atwood crossed the line first in 18 minutes, 56 seconds....Published: Sep 11, 2016 1:48 AM Full Story
BOYS' SOCCER: Chargers erupt early, earn mercy-rule win
Wayne Country Day built a six-goal advantage during the first 12 minutes and hammered Christ Covenant, 11-0, in mercy-rule fashion on the Coastal Plains Independent 1-A Conference scene Friday afternoon. The game was called at halftime. Nehemiya Shaw, Hunter Bryson,...Published: Sep 11, 2016 1:48 AM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL: Hobbton sweeps North Duplin
CALYPSO -- Anna Thornton handed out 23 assists as North Duplin dropped a 17-25, 25-19, 23-25, 21-25 decision to Carolina 1-A Conference foe Hobbton. Taylor Walker and Haley Brogden reeled off 11 kills apiece for the Rebels. Maddie Swinson contributed...Published: Sep 11, 2016 1:48 AM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL: Faith Christian falls to Hilltop Christian
FUQUAY-VARINA -- Aliyah Pittman collected five kills as Faith Christian fell to Hilltop Christian 26-24, 25-15, 25-17 in a N.C. Christian Schools Association 2-A match Friday evening. Savannah Potts registered one ace, one kill and seven digs. Chloe Mills had...Published: Sep 11, 2016 1:48 AM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL: Wayne Christian extends win streak to nine
WILSON -- Ashlee Harrelson cranked out nine kills and Wayne Christian extended its win streak to nine with a 25-15, 25-21, 25-21 conquest of Coastal Plains Independent 1-A Conference foe Greenfield on Friday afternoon. Hannah Sladick added 10 kills and...Published: Sep 11, 2016 1:48 AM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL: WCDS sweeps Christ Covenant
Olivia Dively cranked out a match-high nine kills and posted two blocks during Wayne Country Day's 25-21, 25-14, 25-8 triumph over first-year Coastal Plains Independent 1-A Conference member Christ Covenant on Friday afternoon. Dively also served two aces and logged...Published: Sep 11, 2016 1:48 AM Full Story
FOOTBALL: CBA cleans up offense, cruises past Goldsboro
By RUDY COGGINS rcoggins@newsargus.com PIKEVILLE -- Clean up the offense. Get a few defensive stops. Once Charles B. Aycock cleared up those issues, it was smooth soaring through the night-time sky over Hardy Talton Stadium on Friday evening. Caleb Gough rushed...Published: Sep 11, 2016 1:48 AM Full Story
FOOTBALL: Whitley, Panthers roll over Bulldogs
bcoley@newsargus.com PRINCETON -- Entering Friday's game against North Johnston, Princeton head coach Travis Gaster was concerned with the dual-threat abilities of Panthers' quarterback Trey Whitley. And it did not take long for Whitley to show why Gaster was worried. In...Published: Sep 11, 2016 1:48 AM Full Story
FOOTBALL: Warriors let 14-point lead slip away
jhayes@newsargus.com During a mid-week press obligation, Eastern Wayne varsity football coach Leander Oates discussed the value of his team playing assignment football against Greene Central. The Warriors needed to fill lanes. Contain space. Above all else, attack. On Friday night,...Published: Sep 11, 2016 1:48 AM Full Story
DIGEST -- Weekend
Volleyball Wayne Country Day 3, Christ Covenant 0 * Olivia Dively cranked out a match-high nine kills and posted two blocks during Wayne Country Day's 25-21, 25-14, 25-8 triumph over first-year Coastal Plains Independent 1-A Conference member Christ Covenant on...Published: Sep 11, 2016 1:47 AM Full Story
BOX: Wake Christian football @ Spring Creek
Wake Christian 9 0 0 21 -- 30 Spring Creek 7 6 0 6 -- 19 First quarter SC -- Young 52 pass from Smothers (Miller kick) Second quarter SC -- Dawson 25 pass from Smothers (run failed) Fourth quarter...Published: Sep 11, 2016 1:47 AM Full Story
BOX: Southern Wayne football @ N. Lenoir
Southern Wayne 7 19 24 14 -- 57 North Lenoir 14 13 13 23 -- 63 First quarter SW -- Walker 23 pass from Carlton (Craig kick) Second quarter SW -- Walker 55 run (run failed) SW -- Walker 37...Published: Sep 11, 2016 1:47 AM Full Story
BOX: Pender football @ North Duplin
Pender 7 7 0 0 -- 14 North Duplin 7 7 3 7 -- 24 First quarter ND -- Archer 12 run (Craig kick), 6:33 Second quarter ND -- Archer 5 run (Craig kick), 4:59 Third quarter ND -- Craig...Published: Sep 11, 2016 1:47 AM Full Story
BOX: North Johnston football @ Princeton
N. Johnston 7 27 7 7 -- 48 Princeton 0 6 8 6 -- 20 First quarter NJ -- Dublin 23 run (Walston kick), 7:21 Second quarter NJ -- Suttles 36 catch from Whitley (kick failed); 10:32 NJ -- Aycock...Published: Sep 11, 2016 1:47 AM Full Story
BOX: Lejeune football @ Rosewood
Lejeune 0 6 0 0 -- 6 Rosewood 14 13 21 0 -- 48 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING: Rosewood -- Tronqull Blue 15-165, 2 TDs; Cameron Helt 6-83, 2 TDs; Michael Reid 5-58, TD; Dhinani Fenty 2-33; Trent Lancaster 2-25. PASSING:...Published: Sep 11, 2016 1:47 AM Full Story
BOX: Goldsboro football @ C.B. Aycock
Goldsboro 6 8 0 6 -- 20 C.B. Aycock 0 21 15 7 -- 43 First quarter G -- Tookes 11 pass from Alston (kick failed), 1:52 Second quarter CBA -- Gough 24 run (Harrison kick), 10:52 G -- Alston...Published: Sep 11, 2016 1:47 AM Full Story
BOX: Greene Central football @ E. Wayne
Greene Central 0 28 7 6 -- 41 Eastern Wayne 14 0 0 0 -- 14 First quarter EW -- McNair 25 pass from Best (Dove kick), 8:04 EW -- Best 1 run (Dove kick), 1:17 Second quarter GC --...Published: Sep 11, 2016 1:47 AM Full Story
Friday, September 9, 2016
VOLLEYBALL: Princeton sweeps Carolina 1A foe Spring Creek
PRINCETON -- Led by senior outside hitter Kortney Edwards, the Princeton High varsity volleyball team delivered a resounding Carolina 1-A league victory Thursday evening, turning back foe Spring Creek in a 25-12, 25-10, 25-16 straight set triumph at Deacon Jones...Published: Sep 9, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
PREP FOOTBALL: Bulldogs' backfield trio, O-line has put in the work
PRINCETON -- Before the season began, Princeton head coach Travis Gaster knew that he wanted to run the Wing-T, and that he wanted to run it quickly. Through three games this year, his offense has accepted that challenge. It's to...Published: Sep 9, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
PREP FOOTBALL: Rams' running game will test Warriors' 'D'
Assignment football. The phrase is tossed about casually this time of year, a recurring bit of ad nauseum used by coaches to bridge the gap between their mid-week install and Friday night's go-time. This week it actually means something. Eastern...Published: Sep 9, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
PREP FOOTBALL: Goldsboro seeks 1st win of 2016
PIKEVILLE -- Learn and move on. It's the message Bennett Johnson gave his Goldsboro troops not long after Tuesday's ghastly loss at county rival Southern Wayne. The Cougars are beat up physically, mentally and emotionally. Now it's time to show...Published: Sep 9, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
JV FOOTBALL: Goldsboro 26, C.B. Aycock 6
The Cougars spotted the Golden Falcons an early lead when they fumbled and CBA quarterback Blake Dilda converted the turnover into a short, 3-yard touchdown run. Darius Rogers answered with a game-tying, 86-yard TD burst before halftime. GHS scored second-half...Published: Sep 9, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL: Powerhouse D.H. Conley halts CBA's 11-match win streak
HOLLYWOOD CROSSROADS -- Charles B. Aycock fell from the unbeaten ranks with an 11-25, 10-25, 15-25 loss to perennial Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A powerhouse D.H. Conley on Thursday afternoon. Arlanda Faulkner paced the Golden Falcons with nine kills and 13 digs...Published: Sep 9, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL: Faith Christian conquers second opponent in four tries
Jordan Lawhon cranked out eight kills and served three aces during Faith Christian's 25-12, 25-11, 23-25, 25-20, non-conference triumph over TEACH on Thursday afternoon. Savannah Potts contributed six aces, three kills and four digs. Reagan Baumgardner provided four aces...Published: Sep 9, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL: Wayne Christian continues to roll along
WILSON -- Wayne Christian extended its win streak to eight matches and remained unbeaten in Coastal Plains Independent 1-A Conference play with a 25-11, 25-18, 25-14 conquest of Community Christian on Thursday evening. Hannah Sladick collected 11 kills and two...Published: Sep 9, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL: Rosewood defeats Neuse Charter in 5 sets
SMITHFIELD -- Rosewood extended its win streak to three with a 25-15, 27-25, 20-25, 19-25, 15-12 decision over Carolina 1-A Conference foe Neuse Charter on Thursday afternoon. Toree Marak knocked down 13 kills and collected three blocks, while Ada Rivera...Published: Sep 9, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
GIRLS' TENNIS: Eastern Wayne shuts out Southern Wayne
DUDLEY -- Eastern Wayne won five matches in shutout fashion and handed Southern Wayne a 9-0 loss on the Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference scene Thursday afternoon. Emily Uzzell, Morgan Agner and Bella Bowen each won 6-0, 6-0 at their respective...Published: Sep 9, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
GIRLS' TENNIS: Golden Falcons turn back J.H. Rose
PIKEVILLE -- Charles B. Aycock prevailed at Nos. 2 and 3 doubles, and handed Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference foe J.H. Rose a 6-3 loss on the Luke Vail Tennis Courts on Thursday afternoon. The Golden Falcons' No. 2 tandem of...Published: Sep 9, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
GIRLS' GOLF: Aycock's Sauls claims medalist honors
rcoggins@newsargus.com A picturesque course with wide, tree-lined fairways can look inviting to any golfer when they step up to the No. 1 teebox at Goldsboro Municipal Golf Course. But don't let the enticing layout fool you. It's no walk in...Published: Sep 9, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
PREPS DIGEST: JV news
JV * Volleyball: Princeton d. Spring Creek 25-15, 20-25, 15-3 -- Shae Odom led the visiting Gators with two service aces, three assists and one dig. Bianca Cuevas had four aces and one block. Emily Dupuy contributed one kill,...Published: Sep 9, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
Thursday, September 8, 2016
GIRLS' TENNIS: CBA nets non-conference win over Rosewood
PIKEVILLE -- Charles B. Aycock needed a confidence boost. Rosewood needed a non-conference test. The county rivals got what they wanted Wednesday afternoon. Freshman Abbie Shackleford earned the match-clinching point with a 6-4, 6-2 triumph over Kaley Hilton at the...Published: Sep 8, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL: Warriors find their swagger again
Eastern Wayne coach Anna Hajjar knew her team needed a win. The Warriors recently dropped two consecutive three-set matches to Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference foes South Central and New Bern. So on Wednesday against Greene Central, it wasn't so much...Published: Sep 8, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
BOYS' SOCCER: Hunt shuts out CBA
PIKEVILLE -- Following Tuesday evening's prosperous waltz versus Wayne County rival Goldsboro High, Charles B. Aycock varsity soccer coach Cory Worrell was desirous of another stern non-conference test for his club. Roughly 24 hours later, he got one. The Golden...Published: Sep 8, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
PREPS DIGEST: Varsity, JV news
Volleyball Rosewood 3, North Johnston 1 * Senior Hannah Daniels pounded out 12 kills as Rosewood knocked off North Johnston 25-20, 25-14, 24-26, 25-17 on Wednesday afternoon. Ada Rivera, Toree Marak and Braylee Butts added eight kills apiece for the...Published: Sep 8, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
SOCCER BOX: Wilson Hunt at Aycock
Wilson Hunt 1 0 --1 C.B. Aycock 0 0 --0 Goals: Wilson Hunt (Bogle). Assists: Wilson Hunt (Alfaro). Shots: Wilson Hunt 9, C.B. Aycock 12. Corner kicks: Wilson Hunt 2, C.B. Aycock 1. Saves: Garis 7, Landers 8. Records: Wilson...Published: Sep 8, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
FOOTBALL CAPSULES: Friday's games
Lejeune (0-3) at Rosewood (0-3) Last week: Rosewood lost to Midway 46-13; Lejeune lost 50-0 to Lakewood Last meeting: 2015, Rosewood won 47-0. Notable: Monday's loss to Midway snapped the Eagles' five-game win streak at Branch Pope Field. RHS looks...Published: Sep 8, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
TENNIS BOX: Rosewood at Charles B. Aycock
C.B. Aycock 9 Rosewood 0 Singles: Haley Creech (CBA) d. Faith Baker 6-2, 6-1; Meredith Jones (CBA) d. Laura Lintner 6-0, 6-0; Grayson Lane (CBA) d. Kennedy Behrend 7-6 (4), 6-1; Lexi Reeves (CBA) d. Victoria Hill 6-0, 6-1; Hannah...Published: Sep 8, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
Wednesday, September 7, 2016
UMO: Trojan women place 2nd at Cutter Creek Invitational
UMO Media Relations SNOW HILL -- University of Mount Olive junior Julia Kaeding finished third among individual players with a 7-over-par 151 during the two-day Cutter Creek Invitational hosted by Barton College. Freshman Matilda Wahren shared 11th place with a...Published: Sep 7, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
BOYS' SOCCER: Golden Falcons edge Cougars, 1-0
PIKEVILLE -- Possession and pace. Charles B. Aycock's varsity soccer team controlled both Tuesday evening against county rival Goldsboro, ultimately registering a 1-0 victory on a postcard-inspired evening along Highway 117 north. The particulars of the match were equally picturesque....Published: Sep 7, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
GIRLS' TENNIS: Vikings upend Warriors, 8-1
rcoggins@newsargus.com Elizabeth Sutton crouched outside the fence and watched teammate Bella Bowen at the No. 4 singles flight. She cheered for her teammate no matter the outcome of the point, but longed to be on the court instead. And Sutton's...Published: Sep 7, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
SOCCER: Fike displays tactical strategy against Eastern Wayne
rcoggins@newsargus.com Scott Summers easily identified Fike's strategy Tuesday evening. Use the width of the field to stretch the defense. Work the ball through the midfield. Take advantage of the open space. Yep, welcome to Soccer 101. "This is the first...Published: Sep 7, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
SOCCER: North Duplin earns mercy-rule win over Lejeune
JACKSONVILLE -- Dario Castenada collected a hat trick (three goals) and added an assist during North Duplin's 11-2, non-conference mercy-rule win over Lejeune on Tuesday afternoon. The game ended in the 89th minute. Wilber Velasquez tallied two goals. Juan...Published: Sep 7, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
SOCCER: Newell scores twice, Chargers take CPIC road win
WILSON -- Marquise Newell notched the game-winning goal in the opening half as Wayne Country Day blanked Community Christian in a Coastal Plains Independent 1-A Conference clash Tuesday afternoon. Newll scored off an assist from Noah Adkins. Adkins converted a...Published: Sep 7, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
SOCCER: Rosewood defense preserves Massengill's game-winning goal
Stalen Massengill tallied the game's lone goal in the opening half and Rosewood slipped past nemesis North Johnston, 1-0, at Branch Pope Field on Tuesday evening. "It was kind of a bend, don't break mentality," said RHS head coach Eddie...Published: Sep 7, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL: Cleveland knocks off Princeton
Daisey Eklund cranked out 12 kills and served three aces during Princeton's 21-25, 20-25, 20-25 loss to Cleveland on Tuesday afternoon. Kortney Edwards posted 10 kills. Beth Braswell handed out 25 assists. The Bulldogs (5-3 overall) visit Hobbton today....Published: Sep 7, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL: Herring helps spark Gators past Rebels
CALYPSO -- Kayla Herring played a solid all-round game as Spring Creek swept North Duplin 26-24, 25-15, 25-19 in a Carolina 1-A Conference match Tuesday afternoon. Herring logged eight kills, eight service aces and three digs. Fernanda Martinez contributed seven...Published: Sep 7, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL: Wayne Country Day triumphs on CPIC scene
WILSON -- DeKiya Thomas distributed 29 assists as Wayne Country Day upended Community Christian 25-16, 25-12, 27-25 on the Coastal Plains Independent 1-A Conference scene Tuesday evening. Thomas also served five aces. Jala Holloman supplied 12 kills and four aces....Published: Sep 7, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL: New Bern defeats Eastern Wayne in ECC 3A-4A play
New Bern handed Eastern Wayne a 25-17, 25-13, 25-16 setback in Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference play Tuesday afternoon. Alyssa Jackson led the Warriors with four kills and two solo blocks. Brianna Autman had three kills. K. Peedin-Rouse and Jennifer Sparks...Published: Sep 7, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL: Golden Falcons sweep Saints, climb to 10-0 overall
PIKEVILLE -- Charles B. Aycock continued its best start since the Jane Tyndall era with a 25-14, 25-11, 25-13 conquest of county and Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference foe Southern Wayne on Tuesday afternoon. The Golden Falcons remained perfect in 10...Published: Sep 7, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL: Marak delivers 8 kills, Eagles snap 0-8 start to season
Toree Marak recorded a team-leading eight kills during Rosewood's 25-9, 25-12, 25-16 victory over Carolina 1-A Conference foe James Kenan on Tuesday afternoon. Ada Rivera and Hannah Daniels each had five kills. Braylee Butts served three of the team's eight...Published: Sep 7, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL: Potts cranks out 10 kills in Faith Christian's road win
RALEIGH -- Savannah Potts recorded a team-leading 10 kills during Faith Christian's 25-16, 29-27, 25-23 triumph over Raleigh Christian in a N.C. Christian Schools Assocation 2-A game Tuesday evening. Potts also served three aces and had three digs on defense....Published: Sep 7, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
GOLF: Walnut Creek LGA news
Faye Franklin secured low gross during weekly play on the Walnut Creek Country Club links. Mary Morris won low net. Linda Cannon seized low putts....Published: Sep 7, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
GIRLS' GOLF: Kerr-Vance edges Wayne Christian by 4 strokes
HENDERSON -- Grace Buddin carded a team-low, nine-hole round of 52 as Wayne Christian fell to 160-164 to Kerr-Vance Academy at Henderson Country Club on Tuesday afternoon. Laura Kim and Brianna Verme completed the Eagles' three-player team total with scores...Published: Sep 7, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
GIRLS' GOLF: Sauls leads CBA with a 47
AYDEN -- Abby Sauls scored a 47 and Charles B. Aycock finished second overall in the first Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference meet of the season played at Ayden Country Club on Tuesday afternoon. Leah Campbell and Savannah Strickland shot 52...Published: Sep 7, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
GIRLS' TENNIS: Rosewood doubles up Princeton
Rosewood emerged victorious in five of the six singles courts and upended Princeton 6-3 on Tuesday afternoon. The Eagles got singles wins from junior Faith Baker, senior Kennedy Behrend, senior Victoria Hill, junior Kiandra Taylor and sophomore Kaley Hilton. Hill...Published: Sep 7, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
PREP FOOTBALL: Saints march, and conquer Cougars
bcoley@newsargus.com DUDLEY -- September 13, 2013. It's the last time Southern Wayne produced a victory on the gridiron -- until it faced Goldsboro on Tuesday night. And the Saints didn't just end the 29-game losing streak. They buried it six-feet...Published: Sep 7, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
PREPS DIGEST: JV news
JV * Volleyball: Princeton d. Cleveland -- Bulldogs needed three sets to defeat the Rams. PHS travels to Hobbton today. * Volleyball: C.B. Aycock d. Southern Wayne 25-11, 25-23 -- McKenzie Norris posted three kills, four aces and eight...Published: Sep 7, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
PREP FOOTBALL BOX: Goldsboro @ So. Wayne
Goldsboro 0 12 12 0 -- 24 So. Wayne 8 20 20 23 -- 71 First quarter SW -- Wright 34 run (Carlton run), 0:24 Second quarter G -- Owens 23 pass from Alston (conversion failed), 10:06 SW -- Casbarro...Published: Sep 7, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
BOX: Fike soccer @ E. Wayne
Fike 1 3 -- 4 Eastern Wayne 0 1 1 Goals: Fike (Cortez, Mendoza, Rodriguez 2), Eastern Wayne (Lance). Shots: Fike 30, Eastern Wayne 7. Corner kicks: Fike 7, Eastern Wayne 1. Saves: Fike 3 (Wiggs 2, Kilpatrick 1), Eastern...Published: Sep 7, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
BOX: DHC tennis @ E. Wayne
D.H. Conley 8 Eastern Wayne 1 Singles: Madison Cullipher (DHC) d. Emily Uzzell 6-0, 6-0; Lauren Atkins (DHC) d. Morgan Agner 6-3, 6-0; Shelby Hickey (DHC) d. Maddie Agner 6-0, 6-2; Rebecca Reed (DHC) d. Bella Bowen 6-4, 6-3; Samantha...Published: Sep 7, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
Tuesday, September 6, 2016
Story -- Midway at Rosewood
Standing under an umbrella as a light rain fell over Branch Pope Field last Thursday evening, Rosewood head football coach Robert Britt had no doubts his team could move the ball against Midway's defense. He was right. When the...Published: Sep 6, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
Story -- Aycock at North Lenoir
LAGRANGE -- This time, there was no interruption from Mother Nature. There was, however, a comeback calling card from Charles B. Aycock quarterback Jake Flowers and his band of powder blue skill players. Utilizing nine different options on offense, the...Published: Sep 6, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
Box -- Midway at Rosewood
Midway 18 7 14 7 - 46 Rosewood 7 0 6 0 - 13 First quarter M - Warren 6 run (kick failed), 11:41 M - Clark 37 run (run failed), 8:45 M - Tunge 26 pass from Raynor (run...Published: Sep 6, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
Box -- Aycock at North Lenoir
Charles B. Aycock 44, North Lenoir 36 Aycock 21 6 7 10--44 North Lenoir 14 22 0 0--36 First Quarter A--Luke Frederick 65 pass from Jake Flowers (Chandler Matthews kick), 11:50 NL--Stephon Swinson 4 run (Reed Parris kick), 8:11 A--Michael...Published: Sep 6, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
Monday, September 5, 2016
SOCCER: UMO women trip up Francis Marion
UMO Media Relations FLORENCE, S.C. -- Isabella Nunu tapped in the game's lone goal in the sixth minute as the University of Mount Olive women's soccer team fended off Francis Marion, 1-0, on Sunday afternoon. The Trojans capitalized on an...Published: Sep 5, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
PREP FOOTBALL: Aycock, Rosewood games resume tonight
County rivals Charles B. Aycock and Rosewood are slated to complete games today suspended from heavy rain and lightning last Thursday evening. Aycock trailed North Lenoir 36-27 when play was halted during the second half. The Golden Falcons (1-1 overall)...Published: Sep 5, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
GOLF: Lane Tree LGA news
Shelley Leder won game-of-the-week honors while playing from the red tees during action on the Lane Tree Golf Club links. Sue Glover and Lou Wilson took low net and low putts, respectively. Linda Watson was the GOW winner from...Published: Sep 5, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
Sunday, September 4, 2016
UMO: Men's XC team ranked nationally in preseason
UMO Media Relations MOUNT OLIVE -- One week before they open their 2016 campaign, the University of Mount Olive men's cross country team is ranked No. 19 in the NCAA Division II United States Track and Field and Cross Country...Published: Sep 4, 2016 1:49 AM Full Story
UMO: Weekend digest
UMO Media Relations WINSTON-SALEM -- University of Mount Olive opened its 2016 women's volleyball campaign with a 3-1 record during the two-day, second annual Spike Out Hunger Challenge hosted by Winston-Salem State University. The Trojans endured an 18-25, 25-22, 24-26,...Published: Sep 4, 2016 1:49 AM Full Story
UMO: Latest Hall of Fame class announced
UMO Media Relations MOUNT OLIVE -- A three-time All-American, a former athletics director, two conference players-of-the-year and an influential member of the school's institutional advancement comprise the 11th class slated for induction into the University of Mount Olive Athletics Hall...Published: Sep 4, 2016 1:49 AM Full Story
UMO student-athletes recognized by ADAAA
UMO Media Relations MOUNT OLIVE -- A total of 63 student-athletes from the University of Mount Olive earned recognition as Division II Athletics Directors Association Academic Achievement Award winners for the 2015-16 calendar year. Student-athletes must maintain a grade-point average...Published: Sep 4, 2016 1:49 AM Full Story
FOOTBALL: East Carolina ushers in Montgomery era in dominating fashion
bcoley@newsargus.com GREENVILLE -- Saturday's game against Western Carolina marked the beginning of the Scottie Montgomery era at East Carolina. It also marked the start of senior Philip Nelson's career as the Pirates' starting quarterback. And the transfer did not disappoint....Published: Sep 4, 2016 1:49 AM Full Story
FOOTBALL: Princeton falls to East Carteret
SEVEN SPRINGS -- Landon Smothers tossed a pair of first-half touchdown passes as Spring Creek dropped a weather-shortened, 35-14 non-conference decision to East Carteret in "The Swamp." Officials halted the contest with nine minutes left in regulation. Smothers completed a...Published: Sep 4, 2016 1:49 AM Full Story
FOOTBALL: Franklinton knocks off Princeton
FRANKLINTON -- Earl Gibson Jr. rushed for three touchdowns as Princeton dropped a 38-27, non-conference loss to Franklinton. Gibson Jr. scored from 3 and 57 yards out, and returned a kickoff 80 yards to the house. He compiled 127 yards...Published: Sep 4, 2016 1:49 AM Full Story
FOOTBALL: North Duplin falls to South Lenoir in double OT
DEEP RUN -- Austin Rouse recovered a North Duplin fumble on the first play from scrimmage in the second overtime and South Lenoir claimed a 44-36, non-conference victory. The visiting Rebels seized a 30-24 lead with 7:31 left in regulation...Published: Sep 4, 2016 1:49 AM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL: South Central sweeps EW in league opener
WINTERVILLE -- Emily Newsome flirted with a triple double as Eastern Wayne fell from the unbeaten ranks with a 26-24, 25-23, 25-16 loss to South Central. It was the Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference opener for both teams. Newsome delivered nine...Published: Sep 4, 2016 1:49 AM Full Story
PREPS DIGEST: JV news
Volleyball: South Central d. Eastern Wayne 25-11, 25-19 -- Rayven Smith provided two kills and served two aces in the Warriors' straight-set loss. Sophomore Haley Taff recorded two aces. Eastern Wayne returns home Tuesday for a contest against Eastern...Published: Sep 4, 2016 1:49 AM Full Story
BOX: Princeton @ Franklinton
Princeton 13 0 8 6 -- 27 Franklinton 21 3 14 0 -- 38 First quarter P -- Gibson Jr. 57 run (kick good) P -- Gibson Jr. 80 kickoff return (kick failed) Third quarter P -- James 3 run...Published: Sep 4, 2016 1:49 AM Full Story
BOX: North Duplin @ South Lenoir
N. Duplin 7 7 8 8 6 0 -- 36 S. Lenoir 0 8 16 6 6 8 -- 44 First quarter ND -- Archer 3 run (Craig kick), 3:11 Second quarter ND -- Sheppard 9 run (Craig kick), 10:50...Published: Sep 4, 2016 1:49 AM Full Story
BOX: East Carteret @ Spring Creek
E. Carteret 7 14 14 0 -- 35 Spring Creek 7 7 0 0 -- 14 First quarter SC -- Dawson 15 pass from Smothers (Miller kick) Second quarter SC -- Young pass from Smothers (Miller kick)INDIVIDUAL STATISTICSRUSHING: Spring Creek...Published: Sep 4, 2016 1:49 AM Full Story
Friday, September 2, 2016
FOOTBALL: Parrott-Wayne Christian game reaches halftime
Volume scoring versus mother nature. A volatile mixture of both ruled the highly-anticipated gridiron clash last evening between varsity startup Wayne Christian and defending eight-man 2-A state champion Arendell-Parrott Academy. With the Patriots holding a slim 22-20 halftime lead, play...Published: Sep 2, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
BOYS' SOCCER: Greenfield turns back WCDS in PK shootout
In Thursday's game between Wayne Country Day and Greenfield, 80 minutes of action was not enough to decide a winner. Neither were the two 10-minute overtime halves. Tied at 2-2, the game progressed to the dreaded penalty-kick shootout phase. WCDS...Published: Sep 2, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
BOYS' SOCCER: Wallace-Rose Hill upends county foe North Duplin
CALYPSO -- Juan Garcia tapped in North Duplin's lone goal during a 4-1, non-conference loss to county rival Wallace-Rose Hill on Thursday afternoon. Garcia scored on an assist from Dario Castenada in the 73rd minute. ND goalies Felipe Prudencio and...Published: Sep 2, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
BOYS' SOCCER: Anderson powers Eastern Wayne past North Lenoir
Christian Anderson posted a natural hat trick (three consecutive goals) within an eight-minute stretch during Eastern Wayne's 5-2, non-conference conquest of North Lenoir on Thursday evening. Anderson factored into the Warriors' first goal - an assist to Cameron Bou just...Published: Sep 2, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
CROSS COUNTRY: Chargers' Jones wins 2nd individual meet of season
KINSTON -- Janae Jones emerged victorious in her second meet of the season and led Wayne Country Day to a first-place team showing during a multi-team meet ran at Parrott Academy on Thursday afternoon. Jones crossed the line in 22...Published: Sep 2, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL: Lakewood topples North Duplin
SALEMBURG -- Lakewood cruised past North Duplin 25-12, 25-16, 25-11 on the Carolina 1-A Conference scene Thursday evening. Haley Brogden pounded out four kills for the Rebels. Anna Thornton handed out four assists. Kenzie Taylor and Taylor Walker combined for...Published: Sep 2, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL: Neuse Charter escapes Spring Creek
SEVEN SPRINGS -- Ivet Carreno logged 26 assists on the statsheet as Spring Creek endured a 15-25, 26-24, 17-25, 25-18, 12-15 loss to Neuse Charter in a Carolina 1-A Conference contest Thursday evening. Fernanda Martinez cranked out 11 kills. Kayla...Published: Sep 2, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL: Princeton sweeps Carolina 1A rival Rosewood
Princeton continued its recent dominance over archrival and Carolina 1-A Conference foe Rosewood 25-21, 25-7, 27-25 on Thursday afternoon. Daisey Eklund cranked out 11 kills and served three aces. Kortney Edwards and Leah Narron pounded out four kills aiece. Lily...Published: Sep 2, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL: Lassiter posts double-double, CBA sweeps GC
PIKEVILLE -- Cassandra Lassiter delivered a double-double -- 10 service aces, 21 digs -- as unbeaten Charles B. Aycock dispatched Greene Central 25-16, 25-10, 25-13 on Thursday afternoon. Hannah Carter passed out 28 assists for the Golden Falcons, who soared...Published: Sep 2, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL: Chargers earn 4-set road win at Greenfield
WILSON -- DeKiya Thomas handed out 26 assists as Wayne Country Day upended Greenfield 25-19, 25-18, 21-25, 25-17 in a Coastal Plains Independent 1-A Conference contest Thursday afternoon. Thomas also logged six aces and seven kills. Lillian Freeman provided a...Published: Sep 2, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
PREP FOOTBALL: Games get suspended, others finish
Midway struck as quickly -- if not faster -- than the lightning strikes that lit up the night-time sky around Branch Pope Field on Thursday evening. The Raiders built an 18-0 lead within a 61/2-minute stretch early in the opening...Published: Sep 2, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
PREPS DIGEST: JV news
JV * Girls' tennis: Wayne Country Day 6, Christ Covenant 3 -- Short-handed WCDS clinched the outcome with two doubles points -- victories by Hanna McKeithan-Cady Stanley and Diya Shreenath-Grace O'Daniel. McKeithan, Stanley, Shreenath and O'Daniel each emerged victorious...Published: Sep 2, 2016 1:48 PM Full Story
Thursday, September 1, 2016
VOLLEYBALL: Newsome's kill caps Warriors' 3-set sweep
With Eastern Wayne up 25-24 in the third set against Rosewood, Warriors' junior Emily Newsome leapt into the air and prepared for a spike. At the peak of her jump, she aggressively slammed the ball over the net and onto...Published: Sep 1, 2016 1:49 PM Full Story
BOYS' SOCCER: Cougars, Bruins settle for 2-2 draw
The early portion of Goldsboro High's varsity soccer schedule has rendered mixed, often maddening, results. Its coach, Chad Lewis, has experimented with a drawing board full of lineups and defensive formations, seeking at all costs to find a formulaic expression...Published: Sep 1, 2016 1:49 PM Full Story
FOOTBALL: Rosewood seeks signature win
rcoggins@newsargus.com Always the optimist, Rosewood head varsity football coach Robert Britt thinks his team has a chance to emerge victorious any time it steps onto the field. And he also realizes the opportunity to notch a signature rarely occurs on...Published: Sep 1, 2016 1:49 PM Full Story
PREPS DIGEST: JV news (Aug. 30)
JV • Volleyball: Rosewood d. Hobbton 25-19, 23-25, 15-7 -- Allana Atwell collected four kills and Maddie Honn added three kills in the Carolina 1-A Conference opener for both teams Tuesday afternoon. Laine Marak served two aces. Rylee Myers handed...Published: Sep 1, 2016 1:49 PM Full Story
CROSS COUNTRY: WCDS boys, girls sweep home meet
Wayne Country Day won the boys' and girls' team portions of a meet contested Monday afternoon on the Chargers' home course. On the boys' side, WCDS placed four runners among the top 10 -- runner-up Cole Atwood, Connor Bauer (fourth),...Published: Sep 1, 2016 1:49 PM Full Story
GIRLS' TENNIS: Reeves earns CBA's lone point against DHC
HOLLYWOOD CROSSROADS -- Lexi Reeves claimed Charles B. Aycock's lone singles point during an 8-1 loss to D.H. Conley in Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference action Tuesday afternoon. Reeves defeated the Vikings' Brooke Sullivan 6-4, 7-5 at the No. 5 spot....Published: Sep 1, 2016 1:49 PM Full Story
GIRLS' TENNIS: Princeton edges Spring Creek, 5-4
Princeton's No. 3 doubles of Lauren Lawhon-Katherine Leslie earned the match-clinching point in a 5-4 victory over Carolina 1-A Conference foe Spring Creek on Tuesday afternoon. The duo defeated the Gators' tandem of Vanessa Southernland-Azaneth Rodriguez 10-8. Lawhon, Leslie, Mackenzie...Published: Sep 1, 2016 1:49 PM Full Story
GIRLS' TENNIS: Fike slips past Eastern Wayne
WILSON -- Fike prevailed on two of three doubles courts and turned back Eastern Wayne, 5-4, on Tuesday afternoon. Ranked No. 5 statewide, the Golden Demons upended the Warriors at the Nos. 1 and 3 spots. EW's tandem of Elizabeth...Published: Sep 1, 2016 1:49 PM Full Story
BOYS' SOCCER: Southern Wayne trips up North Lenoir
DUDLEY -- Southern Wayne broke into the win column with a 3-1, non-conference triumph over North Lenoir Adan Reyes, Alex Robero and Alex Molina each had one goal for the Saints. Shyquell Kornegay recorded two assists, while Juan Rivera had...Published: Sep 1, 2016 1:49 PM Full Story
BOYS' SOCCER: Shaw's hat trick pushes WCDS to road romp
PANTEGO -- Nehemiya Shaw notched a hat trick (three goals) and assisted on another goal as Wayne Country Day thumped Terra Ceia, 9-0, in mercy-rule fashion Tuesday afternoon. Noah Adkins contributed two goals and two assists. John Thompson delivered two...Published: Sep 1, 2016 1:49 PM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL: Greenville Christian tops Faith Christian
Greenville Christian upended Faith Christian 17-25, 25-21, 25-18, 25-21 in a N.C. Christian Schools Association 2-A battle on Tuesday afternoon. Aliyah Pittman served three aces for the host Conquerors. Jordan Lawhon registered two aces, one block, two kills and two...Published: Sep 1, 2016 1:49 PM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL: Lakewood knocks off Spring Creek
SALEMBURG -- Lakewood handed Spring Creek a 25-10, 25-13, 25-20 loss in the Carolina 1-A Conference opener for both teams Tuesday afternoon. Ivet Carreno dished out 12 assists for the Gators. Fernanda Martinez paced the offense with five kills. Kayla...Published: Sep 1, 2016 1:49 PM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL: Hobbton turns back Rosewood in 5 sets
NEWTON GROVE -- Hobbton opened Carolina 1-A Conference play with a 28-26, 20-25, 19-25, 25-17, 16-14 victory over Rosewood on Tuesday afternoon. Seniors Hannah Daniels and Ada Rivera pounded out nine and eight kills, respectively, for RHS. Kaitlyn Kincaid contributed...Published: Sep 1, 2016 1:49 PM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL: Brogden has 10-kill outing for North Duplin
SMITHFIELD -- Haley Brogden recorded 10 kills and served six aces during North Duplin's 25-13, 8-25, 25-21, 25-21 conquest over Neuse Charter in the Carolina 1-A Conference opener for both teams Tuesday afternoon. Cassy King contributed three aces. Maddie Swinson and...Published: Sep 1, 2016 1:49 PM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL: Ecklund, Ricks lead Bulldogs' charge
Daisey Ecklund supplied seven kills and Emily Ricks contributed six kills during Princeton's three-set triumph over James Kenan on Tuesday afternoon. It was the Carolina 1-A Conference opener for both teams. Maryssa Proctor added three kills. Kortney Edwards served seven...Published: Sep 1, 2016 1:49 PM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL: Howell has 21 assists in Goldsboro's road victory
DUDLEY -- Riley Howell doled out 21 assists as Goldsboro cruised past county rival Southern Wayne 25-16, 25-17, 25-23 on Tuesday afternoon. Amber Pfennig and Dakota Jones led the defense with eight and seven digs, respectively. Pfennig also delivered six...Published: Sep 1, 2016 1:49 PM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL: Wayne Christian sweeps Greenfield in CPIC play
Hope Shook and Ashlee Harrelson combined for 13 kills in Wayne Christian's 25-12, 25-8, 25-17 conquest of Greenfield on the Coastal Plains Independent 1-A Conference scene Tuesday afternoon. Hannah Sladick contributed four kills and five service aces. Mercy Wright had...Published: Sep 1, 2016 1:49 PM Full Story
GOLF: Walnut Creek Ladies news
Hiromi Sueki picked up low gross honors during weekly play contested on the Walnut Creek Country Club links. Nancy Aichele captured low net. Faye Franklin and Linda Cannon shared low putts....Published: Sep 1, 2016 1:49 PM Full Story
GOLF: Lane Tree Ladies news
Barbara Hill won game-of-the-week accolades while competing from the red tees at Lane Tree Golf Club. Mary Ann Sutton and Sherry Minner seized low net and low putts, respectively. Libby Newsome took GOW honors from the forward tees. Linda Watson...Published: Sep 1, 2016 1:49 PM Full Story
GIRLS' GOLF: Eagles' Revis shoots career-low 44
KENLY -- Rosewood's Shamayah Revis recorded a season- and career-low nine-hole round of 44 during a multi-team match contested at Cardinal Country Club on Tuesday afternoon. Eight golfers shot in the 40s. Charles B. Aycock's Abby Sauls and Haley Narron...Published: Sep 1, 2016 1:49 PM Full Story
GIRLS' GOLF: Wayne Christian edges Goldsboro by 1 shot
Grace Buddin and Briana Verme each posted a 55 and led Wayne Christian to a 168-169 victory over Goldsboro on the Lane Tree Golf Club links Tuesday afternoon. Annalise Fitzmorris carded a 59. Teammates Caroline Jones and Christina Jimenez contributed...Published: Sep 1, 2016 1:49 PM Full Story
CROSS COUNTRY: Sullivan, Thurston each prevail in respective race
By RUDY COGGINS rcoggins@newsargus.com Reigning Carolina 1-A Conference cross country champions Austin Sullivan and Haley Thurston each set the pace during their respective race Tuesday afternoon. They didn't anticipate what awaited them. Instead of running one big loop that normally...Published: Sep 1, 2016 1:49 PM Full Story
CROSS COUNTRY: Carolina 1A meet results (Top 10)
Results from the second Carolina 1-A Conference cross country meet ran at historic Waynesborough Park on Tuesday afternoon: BOYS TEAM SCORES Hobbton 26 Princeton 49 Rosewood 64 Neuse Charter 83 Spring Creek 102 TOP 10 INDIVIDUALS Runner, School Time 1....Published: Sep 1, 2016 1:49 PM Full Story
BOYS' SOCCER: Rosewood upends Eastern Wayne
By JUSTIN HAYES jhayes@newsargus.com Bend, don't break. Win your situation. Rosewood High's varsity soccer team did just that Tuesday evening, securing enough of each maxim to edge cross-town foe Eastern Wayne, 4-3, at New Hope. The affair, a mercurial...Published: Sep 1, 2016 1:49 PM Full Story
CROSS COUNTRY: Childress duo -- Zack and Paige -- pace Warriors
Zack Childress emerged as Eastern Wayne's top male finisher in 20 minutes, 9 seconds during a four-team Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference meet contested on the Warriors' 3.1-mile course Wednesday afternoon. The Warriors' Paige Childress ran the course in 25:55. New...Published: Sep 1, 2016 1:49 PM Full Story
BOYS' SOCCER: Guthrie's goal lifts EW to road win
DEEP RUN -- Freshman Michael Guthrie notched the eventual game-winning goal in the 66th minute as Eastern Wayne tripped up South Lenoir, 2-1, on Wednesday evening. Christian Anderson gave EW a 1-0 lead in the 26th minute. Second-year Warriors head...Published: Sep 1, 2016 1:49 PM Full Story
CROSS COUNTRY: Golden Falcons' Owens places 3rd
PIKEVILLE -- Deshawn Owens posted a third-place time of 19 minutes, 5 seconds and Charles B. Aycock took second overall in a three-team Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference meet ran Wednesday afternoon. The Golden Falcons' John Parrish took sixth in 20:22....Published: Sep 1, 2016 1:49 PM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL: Aycock takes 5-set thriller at Hunt
WILSON -- Arlanda Faulkner cranked out 22 kills and senior Cyerra Carter delivered 13 kills during Charles B. Aycock's 25-17, 20-25, 25-21, 22-25, 15-7 triumph over Hunt on Wednesday evening. Faulkner hit .429 for the match and served four aces....Published: Sep 1, 2016 1:49 PM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL: Goldsboro sweeps Neuse Charter
Goldsboro displayed a balanced offensive attack at the net and service line during its 25-18, 25-20, 25-18 non-conference victory over Neuse Charter inside Norvell T. Lee Gymnasium on Wednesday evening. Becka Pittard, Amber Pfennig and Makayla Roberts supplied seven kills...Published: Sep 1, 2016 1:49 PM Full Story
GIRLS' TENNIS: Golden Falcons get key doubles points
SNOW HILL -- Charles B. Aycock prevailed at Nos. 2 and 3 doubles during a 5-4, non-conference triumph over Eastern Carolina 2-A member Greene Central on Wednesday afternoon. The Golden Falcons' No. 2 duo of Grayson Lane-Haley Creech won 8-3....Published: Sep 1, 2016 1:49 PM Full Story
FOOTBALL: Possible inclement causes havoc in football schedules
County athletics directors decided to err on the side of caution due to inclement weather expected from Tropical Storm Hermine which is predicted to soak eastern North Carolina on Friday. Six of seven games slated for Friday were moved...Published: Sep 1, 2016 1:49 PM Full Story
FOOTBALL: Game capsules
TODAY'S GAMES C.B. Aycock (1-1) at North Lenoir (1-1) Last meeting: 2015, C.B. Aycock won 43-20 at Hardy Talton Stadium in Pikeville Last week: CBA lost 52-41 at home to Greene Central; North Lenoir fell 14-7 to Farmville Central. Notable:...Published: Sep 1, 2016 1:49 PM Full Story
PREPS DIGEST: JV news (Aug. 31)
JV * Volleyball: Goldsboro d. Neuse Charter 25-11, 25-17 -- Grace Tart delivered a four-kill performance for GHS, which improved to 7-2 overall this season. Fayth Serlick served four aces. * Tennis: Parrott Academy 7, Wayne Country Day 2...Published: Sep 1, 2016 1:49 PM Full Story