Monday, October 31, 2016
VOLLEYBALL: Chapel Hill eliminates C.B. Aycock from 3A playoffs
CHAPEL HILL -- Arlanda Faulkner delivered a 14-kill performance as Charles B. Aycock suffered a season-ending 25-19, 25-15, 25-16 loss to perennial power Chapel Hill in third-round action of the N.C. High School Athletic Association playoffs. Cyerra Carter added six...Published: Oct 31, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
NEUSE RIVER YFL: Mount Olive vs. Goldsboro
8-Under: Mount Olive 26, Goldsboro 0 -- Trayvon Usher paced the Hurricanes' offense with two rushing touchdowns. Ethan Nelson and Omar Vann provided one TD apiece. Defensive leaders -- Usher (four stops), Vann (four stops) and Carson Barwick (two quarterback...Published: Oct 31, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
CROSS COUNTRY: Princeton's Sullivan takes 4th in Mideast 1A; area results
Cross country Sullivan finishes 4th * CARY -- Princeton senior Austin Sullivan qualified for the season-ending N.C. High School Athletic Class 1-A men's state cross country championships with a fourth-place effort in the Mideast Regional. Sullivan ran the 5k course...Published: Oct 31, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
Sunday, October 30, 2016
CROSS COUNTRY: WCDS girls emerge as the 1A state champions
rcoggins@newsargus.com PLEASANT GROVE -- Robert Glass saw the hunger all season. And Wayne Country Day enjoyed a glorious feast Friday morning. Led by freshman Janae Jones' top-six finish, the Chargers claimed the 2016 N.C. Independent Schools Athletic Association Class 1-A...Published: Oct 30, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
GIRLS' TENNIS: Sutton's career ends in state tournament
BURLINGTON -- Elizabeth Sutton concluded her Eastern Wayne tennis career with an opening-round loss to Asheville's Adrienne Haynes during the N.C. High School Athletic Association Class 3-A individual state championships Friday morning. Haynes, the reigning state champ, defeated Sutton...Published: Oct 30, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
GIRLS' TENNIS: Chargers capture 4th straight dual-team state 1A title
jhayes@newsargus.com BUIES CREEK -- A stroll in the park. That's exactly what developed out of early-set struggles for the Wayne Country Day School varsity girls' tennis team, which rallied past jitters and unforced errors to vanquish Kerr-Vance Academy, 5-0, to...Published: Oct 30, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
BOYS' SOCCER: WCDS falls to Greenfield in state 1A final
bcoley@newsargus.com WILSON -- Top-seeded Wayne Country Day and second-seeded Greenfield were destined to meet in the N.C. Independent Schools Athletic Association state 1-A boys' soccer championship. Both have served as the weakness for the other at some point. On Saturday,...Published: Oct 30, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
FOOTBALL: Ayden-Grifton rolls over Goldsboro
LITTLEFIELD -- Ayden-Grifton built a three-touchdown advantage after one quarter and dominated Goldsboro, 48-6, in an Eastern Carolina 2-A Conference game Friday. KJ Alston accounted for Goldsboro's lone touchdown -- a first-quarter, 45-yard scoring pass from Dayquell Dawson. Dawson ended...Published: Oct 30, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
FOOTBALL: Tigers cruise past Gators
WARSAW -- James Kenan continues to find its swagger after a 48-29 victory over Carolina 1-A Conference rival Spring Creek at Bill Taylor Field on Friday evening. The Tigers (4-5 overall) outscored the Gators 29-7 during the middle two periods...Published: Oct 30, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
FOOTBALL: Rampants win league shootout against Golden Falcons
GREENVILLE -- Dontavies Harris punched in the game-winning touchdown with 23 seconds remaining, and J.H. Rose turned back Charles B. Aycock, 56-49, on the Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference football scene Friday evening. Harris rushed for 245 yards and six TDs...Published: Oct 30, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
FOOTBALL: North Duplin's Archer tallies career-high 6 TDs
NEWTON GROVE -- Will Archer rushed for a career highs six touchdowns as North Duplin hammered Hobbton, 42-12, in a Carolina 1-A Conference contest Friday evening. Archer accumulated 186 yards rushing on 30 carries. His touchdown runs covered a modest...Published: Oct 30, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
NASCAR: Hayden talks about final 4 weeks of season
rcoggins@newsargus.com MARTINSVILLE, Va. -- NASCAR's playoff system is different from most stick-and-ball sports. The teams eliminated from the Chase for the Sprint Cup still get the opportunity to compete, and anyone at any time can play the spoiler role. Teams...Published: Oct 30, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
FOOTBALL: Warriors knock off Saints
bcoley@newsargus.com Darkness blanketed the stadium as Southern Wayne and Eastern Wayne prepared for second-half play Friday evening. All of the field lights went out for an unknown reason right after kickoff. The 20-minute delay turned into a test of mental...Published: Oct 30, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
FOOTBALL: Leopards' Williams runs past Princeton
jhayes@newsargus.com PRINCETON -- If anything, it was the Quamaine Williams show. The plug-and-play junior was electric on Friday evening, mystifying onlookers with dagger-inspired plays all over the gridiron, propelling Lakewood to a dominant-in-all-phases, 48-14 triumph over Carolina 1-A foe Princeton...Published: Oct 30, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
FOOTBALL: CBA files appeal, waits to hear from NCHSAA
rcoggins@newsargus.com PIKEVILLE -- Charles B. Aycock has filed an appeal with the N.C. High School Athletic Association regarding a recent in-house inquiry that revealed it had two ineligible players on its football team. The two athletes in question did not...Published: Oct 30, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
FOOTBALL BOX: Spring Creek @ James Kenan
Spring Creek 14 0 7 8 -- 29 James Kenan 13 15 14 7 -- 48 First quarter SC -- Young 3 pass from Smothers (Miller kick) SC -- Dawson 13 pass from Smothers (Miller kick) Third quarter SC --...Published: Oct 30, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
FOOTBALL BOX: So. Wayne @ E. Wayne
Southern Wayne 0 7 6 7 -- 20 Eastern Wayne 7 6 7 3 -- 23 First quarter EW -- Tyson 9 run (Dove kick), 1:43 Second quarter SW -- Newsome 4 pass from Walker (Mather kick), 5:14 EW --...Published: Oct 30, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
FOOTBALL BOX: N. Duplin @ Hobbton
North Duplin 7 21 7 7 -- 42 Hobbton 6 0 0 6 -- 12 First quarter ND -- Archer 2 run (Craig kick), 3:09 Second quarter ND -- Archer 4 run (Craig kick), 11:54 ND -- Archer 1 run...Published: Oct 30, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
FOOTBALL BOX: Lakewood @ Princeton
Lakewood 6 7 7 28 -- 48 Princeton 0 0 0 14 -- 14 First quarter L -- Williams 52 (kick blocked), 2:37 Second quarter L -- Tanner 61 pass from Williams (kick good), 5:07 Third quarter L -- Sessoms...Published: Oct 30, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
FOOTBALL BOX: Goldsboro @ A.-Grifton
Goldsboro 6 0 0 0 -- 6 Ayden-Grifton 28 14 6 0 -- 48 First quarter G -- Alston 45 pass from Dawson (pass failed), 2:42 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING: Goldsboro -- Xzavior Bowden 9-25; Dennis Coley 6-9; Tilwan James 3-5;...Published: Oct 30, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
FOOTBALL BOX: C.B. Aycock @ J.H. Rose
C.B. Aycock 7 27 8 7 -- 49 J.H. Rose 14 14 14 14 -- 56 First quarter CBA -- Gough 4 run (Harrison kick) Second quarter CBA -- Darden 12 pass from Flowers (Harrison kick) CBA -- Hemmingway 4...Published: Oct 30, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Friday, October 28, 2016
VOLLEYBALL: Carter's match-clinching ace sends CBA to 3rd round
bcoley@newsargus.com PIKEVILLE -- With match point on the line, Charles B. Aycock senior Hannah Carter calmly stood behind the black line, while Western Alamance awaited the serve. The ball left her hand and spun over the net. It then ricocheted...Published: Oct 28, 2016 9:59 AM Full Story
FOOTBALL: Saints, Warriors looking to build momentum
Friday nights in the Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference are an absolute grind. No two teams would agree with that statement more than Eastern Wayne and Southern Wayne. The last two outings for each team were against 4-A schools -- games...Published: Oct 28, 2016 9:59 AM Full Story
FOOTBALL: Lakewood defense presents challenge for Princeton
PRINCETON -- Homecoming. The annual fall rite, a concentrated dose of movie-of-the-week pomp, will take place at various stops throughout the Carolina 1-A Conference over the next three weeks. Pregame food will be served en masse. Old stories will be...Published: Oct 28, 2016 9:59 AM Full Story
JV FOOTBALL: J.H. Rose 52, C.B. Aycock 8
Blake Dilda scored the Golden Falcons' lone touchdown on a 1-yard run. Aycock's defense recorded a third-quarter safety. The Golden Falcons (3-4 overall) visit D.H. Conley on Monday....Published: Oct 28, 2016 9:59 AM Full Story
JV FOOTBALL: Goldsboro 19, Ayden-Grifton 18
Darius Rodgers' 41-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter helped the Cougars claim an Eastern Carolina 2-A Conference win in come-from-behind fashion Thursday evening. Rodgers ended the night with 133 yards rushing and two TDs, including a 71-yard gallop in...Published: Oct 28, 2016 9:59 AM Full Story
BOYS' SOCCER: Leopards ease past Rebels
CALYPSO -- Juan Garcia turned in a four-goal performance during North Duplin's 10-6 loss to Carolina 1-A Conference foe Lakewood at H.E. Grubbs Field on Thursday evening. Mark Zambrano and Henry Silva each registered a goal for the Rebels. Garcia...Published: Oct 28, 2016 9:59 AM Full Story
BOYS' SOCCER: Eagles' Aburto, Massengill each log hat trick
Daniel Aburto and Stalen Massengill each notched a hat trick (three goals) during Rosewood's 10-1, mercy-rule conquest of Neuse Charter on the Carolina 1-A Conference scene Thursday evening. Aburto and Massengill supplied one assist apiece. Jayden Thomas, Collin Pendegraph, Patrick...Published: Oct 28, 2016 9:59 AM Full Story
PREPS DIGEST: Middle school news
Middle schools * Volleyball: Spring Creek d. Dillard 25-11, 25-9 and 25-5, 25-20 -- Alissa Price served five aces and Virginia Edmondson contributed four aces during the Gators' doubleheader sweep of Dillard on Thursday afternoon. Anna West had two...Published: Oct 28, 2016 9:59 AM Full Story
GAME CAPSULE: C.B. Aycock football @ J.H. Rose
C.B. AYCOCK (5-3, 1-2 ECC 3-A/4-A) at J.H. ROSE (4-3, 3-0) Last time out: C.B. Aycock lost 29-11 to New Bern; J.H. Rose d. Southern Wayne 68-28 Last meeting: 2015, Rose won 76-42 Notable: J.H. Rose fell to Charlotte Catholic...Published: Oct 28, 2016 9:59 AM Full Story
Thursday, October 27, 2016
BOYS' SOCCER: Goldsboro trips up Greene Central
SNOW HILL -- Xan Pate's penalty kick proved to be the game-winning goal as Goldsboro knocked off Greene Central, 3-1, in an Eastern Carolina 2-A Conference contest Wednesday evening. Mickey Eovine scored in the 37th minute for the Cougars,...Published: Oct 27, 2016 10:28 AM Full Story
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Martin Riverside ousts Spring Creek
WILLIAMSTON -- Riverside eliminated Spring Creek 25-22, 25-9, 25-15 from the N.C. High School Athletic Association Class 1-A playoffs Wednesday evening. Fernanda Martinez led the Gators with three service aces, seven kills and two blocks. Shae Odom collected seven digs...Published: Oct 27, 2016 10:28 AM Full Story
BOYS' SOCCER: Neuse Charter rolls over Rosewood
CALYPSO -- Dario Castenada logged a hat trick (three goals) and recorded an assist North Duplin rolled past Rosewood, 9-4, in a Carolina 1-A Conference game at H.E. Grubbs Field on Wednesday evening. Juan Garcia punched in two goals for...Published: Oct 27, 2016 10:28 AM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL: Bartlett-Yancey stops Goldsboro in 5 sets
YANCEYVILLE -- Becca Pittard recorded a double-double -- 15 kills, 12 digs -- in her last prep game as Goldsboro dropped a season-ending 21-25, 25-22, 25-22, 12-25, 8-15 decision the Bartlett-Yancey in the opening round of the NCHSAA 2-A playoffs...Published: Oct 27, 2016 10:28 AM Full Story
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Northwood sweeps Eastern Wayne
PITTSBORO -- Alyssa Jackson pounded out seven kills and logged two solo blocks as Eastern Wayne endured a season-ending 25-18, 25-14, 25-17 loss to Northwood in opening-round action of the NCHSAA 3-A state playoffs Wednesday evening. Emily Newsome added six...Published: Oct 27, 2016 10:28 AM Full Story
PREPS DIGEST: Middle schools
Middle schools * Football: Grantham 34, Eastern Wayne 0 -- De'Zhar Howell led the Bulldogs' ground attack with three touchdowns that covered 19, 35 and 50 yards. Mark Graham provided two TDs. Trayvon Callahan and Trey Roa each had a...Published: Oct 27, 2016 10:28 AM Full Story
PREP VOLLEYBALL: CBA sweeps Burlington Williams
bcoley@newsargus.com PIKEVILLE -- Charles B. Aycock head volleyball coach Tangela Faulkner urges her team to push the tempo with each service opportunity. So when the Golden Falcons battled Burlington Williams in the first round of the N.C. High School Athletic...Published: Oct 27, 2016 10:06 AM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL: Princeton eliminates Mattamuskeet in 1A playoffs
PRINCETON -- Set the tone, check. Attack with no reservations, check. Defend, large check. Those guidelines served as the modus operandi for Princeton, which easily dispatched Mattamuskeet, 25-12, 25-14, 25-9 in opening-round action of the N.C. High School Athletic Association...Published: Oct 27, 2016 10:06 AM Full Story
BOYS' SOCCER: Doulin's OT goal lifts Golden Falcons on the road
Fatigue didn't matter. All that counted was one goal. And Aycock finally found its mark during the 92nd minute of a 1-0, double-overtime triumph over county and Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference foe Eastern Wayne on a chilly, fall-like Wednesday evening....Published: Oct 27, 2016 10:06 AM Full Story
BOYS' SOCCER: Gators edge Tigers, 3-2
SEVEN SPRINGS -- Gabriel Herrera-Soria scored two goals and Spring Creek defeated Carolina 1-A Conference foe James Kenan, 3-2, in controversial fashion on Wednesday evening. Officials called the game in the 65th minute due to darkness. The N.C. High School...Published: Oct 27, 2016 10:06 AM Full Story
Wednesday, October 26, 2016
GIRLS' TENNIS: WCDS clinches 4th straight trip to NCISAA 1A final
rcoggins@newsargus.com The frustration showed on Hannah Fesler and Aimee Barnes' faces. Their restlessness escalated with every point. Fesler-Barnes seemed to have no answer for Ridgecroft's tandem of Annie Dilustro-Holly Robertson during their No. 3 doubles match Tuesday afternoon. The duo's...Published: Oct 26, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
BOYS' SOCCER: WCDS advances to NCISAA 1A state final
bcoley@newsargus.com In Tuesday's N.C. Independent School Athletic Association 1-A semifinal, Wayne Country Day's speed and shiftiness quickly wore on the Cape Fear Christian players. The looks on the Eagles' faces said it all. Bodies were hunched over, hands were placed...Published: Oct 26, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
BOYS' SOCCER: Golden Falcons earn road shutout
DUDLEY -- Turnabout is fair play. The Southern Wayne varsity soccer team, known county-wide for its physical style of play, saw the trademark used against them Tuesday evening, falling to Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference and county rival Charles B. Aycock,...Published: Oct 26, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
BOYS' SOCCER: C.B. Aycock upends J.H. Rose
PIKEVILLE -- Joey Hampton delivered one goal and one assist as Charles B. Aycock defeated J.H. Rose, 5-1, on senior at Hardy Talton Stadium on Tuesday evening. Sean Doulin, Coe Jordan, Ivan Delgado and Zach Zacharzuk punched in one goal...Published: Oct 26, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
SOCCER: Goldsboro throttles Ayden-Grifton
Chandler Patrick punched in two goals as Goldsboro hammered Ayden-Grifton, 8-2, in an Eastern Carolina 2-A Conference match. Aaron Podbielski, Ruben Quiroz, Isaiah Griggs, Holden Jones, Thomas West and Michael Eovine provided one goal apiece. Eovine and Aaron Seate each...Published: Oct 26, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
GOLF: Walnut Creek Ladies Association
Betty Holloway and Mary Morris shared low gross during weekly play ont the Walnut Creek Country Club links. Linda Cannon secured low net. Gaye Bryant claimed low putts....Published: Oct 26, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
GIRLS' GOLF: Sauls takes 44th individually in 3A state finals
SOUTHERN PINES -- Charles B. Aycock's Abby Sauls finished 44th overall individually during the N.C. High School Athletic Association Class 3-A women's golf championships. Sauls fired a two-day round of 202 on the challenging Longleaf Golf and Country Club course....Published: Oct 26, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
GIRLS' TENNIS: No. 3-ranked Terry Sanford ousts EW
FAYETTEVILLE -- No. 3-ranked Terry Sanford handed Eastern Wayne a season-ending, 6-0 loss in first-round action of the NCHSAA 3-A dual-team playoffs Tuesday afternoon. "I was extremely proud of our team's effort today against a very strong Terry Sanford team,"...Published: Oct 26, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
GIRLS' TENNIS: Princeton advances in 1A dual-team playoffs
TARBORO -- Princeton swept the doubles courts and eliminated Tarboro, 6-3, from opening-round play of the N.C. High School Athletic Association 1-A dual-team playoffs Tuesday. The top-seeded tandem of Mackenzie Evans-Emily Shallington emerged victorious 10-0. The No. 2 duo of...Published: Oct 26, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
FOOTBALL: Two key plays spark Kinston past Goldsboro
rcoggins@newsargus.com Two opportunistic plays within a 41/2-minute span turned the tide during Goldsboro's battle with Eastern Carolina 2-A Conference foe Kinston on Tuesday evening. Leading 16-15, the Cougars jumped offsides on a 4th-and-3 play, which gave the Vikings a fresh...Published: Oct 26, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
PREPS DIGEST: Middle schools
Middle schools * Volleyball: Norwayne d. Spring Creek 25-6, 25-22, 25-16 -- Norwayne remained unbeaten in 10 outings this season. The Cobras travel to Eastern Wayne next Tuesday for a doubleheader. They conclude regular-season play Nov. 3 at Spring...Published: Oct 26, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
FOOTBALL BOX: Kinston @ Goldsboro
Kinston 7 16 19 7 -- 49 Goldsboro 0 16 6 0 -- 22 First quarter K -- Webster 11 run (Blake kick), 5:17 Second quarter G -- Owens 29 pass from Dawson (Bowden run), 11:54 K -- Branch 54...Published: Oct 26, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
Tuesday, October 25, 2016
STORY: UMO holds "Meet the Coaches" event
MOUNT OLIVE -- In less than three weeks, the University of Mount Olive men's and women's basketball teams will open their respective 2016-17 basketball campaigns. Hoops enthusiasts got their first glimpses of the Trojans on Monday evening. Freshman Armand Griebe...Published: Oct 25, 2016 9:59 AM Full Story
STORY: Saints slip past Warriors
Survival of the fittest? Perhaps survival of the most physical. Southern Wayne High, bent on making its final four matches of the season equal a playoff berth, employed that philosophy Monday night to muscle its way past ECC 3-A/4-A and...Published: Oct 25, 2016 9:59 AM Full Story
BOYS' SOCCER: Spring Creek falls in road match
NEWTON GROVE -- The Gators dropped a 2-1 conference loss to Hobbton on Monday. Hugo Zavala Gil scored the lone goal for Spring Creek. He was assisted by Alex Avila. The Gators host James Kenan on Wednesday. ...Published: Oct 25, 2016 9:59 AM Full Story
JV: Digest
* Volleyball: J.H. Rose d. CBA 25-23, 25-12 -- Golden Falcons finish 15-9. * Volleyball: D.H. Conley d. E. Wayne 25-14,,25-7 --Demya Yelverton had three kills and Vondalyn Swain had two kills. ...Published: Oct 25, 2016 9:59 AM Full Story
MIDDLE SCHOOLS: Digest
* Volleyball: Grantham d. Wayne School of Engineering 25-12, 25-10, 16-25, 27-29, 15-12 -- Morgan Kennedy and Alissa Meadows led Grantham with four kills each. Abbey Parker and Alyssa James each had two kills. Allie Lane had one kill. Kennedy...Published: Oct 25, 2016 9:59 AM Full Story
BOYS' SOCCER: Rosewood dominates Lakewood
Rosewood -- with goals from three different players -- defeated Lakewood 4-1 on Monday night. Daniel Aburto had two goals, while Stalen Massengill and Geovanni Abrill each had one. Massengill had two assists, and Abrill and Skyler Price each had...Published: Oct 25, 2016 9:59 AM Full Story
BOYS' SOCCER: North Duplin falls to James Kenan
WARSAW -- North Duplin fell 3-2 to James Kenan in a tightly contested Carolina 1-A Conference battle. James Kenan went up 1-0 in the 10th minute, by Dario Castaneda tied the score three 3 and a half minutes later off...Published: Oct 25, 2016 9:59 AM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL: D.H. Conley overwhelms Eastern Wayne
GREENVILLE -- D.H. Conley finished the regular season undefeated by tallying a 8-25, 10-25, 10-25 sweep of Eastern Wayne. Rayna Gibson led EW with four kills. Emily Newsome added two three kills, and Alyssa Jackson had two. Jennifer Sparks dug...Published: Oct 25, 2016 9:59 AM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL: J.H. Rose sweeps C.B. Aycock
GREENVILLE -- J.H. Rose handed C.B. Aycock a 10-25, 17-25, 18-25 defeat in the Golden Falcons' final regular season game. Cyerra Carter led CBA with seven kills. Arlanda Faulkner had four kills and Daelyn Brock had three. Tanika Powell dug...Published: Oct 25, 2016 9:59 AM Full Story
Monday, October 24, 2016
VOLLEYBALL: Wayne Christian reaches NCISAA 1A Final 4
GREENVILLE -- Hannah Sladick smashed the final kill of the match and Wayne Christian punched its ticket the final four with a 25-17, 25-23, 23-25, 21-25, 17-15 upset of Oakwood in the 2016 N.C. Independent Schools Athletic Association Class...Published: Oct 24, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
FOOTBALL: Johnson -- Cougars need to 'keep striking'
rcoggins@newsargus.com Keep striking. It's been Goldsboro's rally call all season on the football field. But the Cougars haven't been able to find that one spark or knock down that wall to reverse a campaign that's resulted in seven consecutive frustrating...Published: Oct 24, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
NRYFL: Mount Olive vs. Eastern Wayne
* 8-Under: Mount Olive 38, Eastern Wayne 6 -- Trayvon Usher paced the Hurricanes' offense with four touchdowns. Allissa Brown rushed for a touchdown and two-point conversion. Usher emerged as the defensive leader with six tackles and two fumble...Published: Oct 24, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL: Rosewood sweeps N. Duplin
CALYPSO -- Braylee Butts pounded out a team-high 10 kills during Rosewood's 25-22, 26-24, 25-20 conquest of Carolina 1-A Conference foe North Duplin. Kaitlyn Kincaid recorded six kills. Ada Rivera and Toree Marak delivered five kills apiece. Marak and Hannah...Published: Oct 24, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL: Princeton, Lakewood share Carolina 1A crown
SALEMBURG -- Lakewood won three of the final four sets and earned a share of the Carolina 1-A Conference regular-season title with a 27-29, 25-23, 25-15, 23-25, 15-11 victory over Princeton. Daisey Eklund led the Bulldogs' charge with 25 kills...Published: Oct 24, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
GIRLS' TENNIS: Sutton, Jones-Lane advance to states
WILSON -- Eastern Wayne's Elizabeth Sutton and Charles B. Aycock's tandem of Meredith Jones-Grayson Lane are headed to the N.C. High School Athletic Association Class 3-A individual state championships. Play begins Friday at the Burlington Tennis Center. Sutton opened singles...Published: Oct 24, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
PREPS DIGEST: JV
JV * Volleyball: Princeton d. Lakewood 16-25, 25-15, 15-7 -- It was the regular-season finale for the Carolina 1-A Conference rivals. * Volleyball: Rosewood d. North Duplin 25-16, 25-20 -- Rosewood head coach Jennifer Cochran said Maddie Honn was...Published: Oct 24, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
Saturday, October 22, 2016
UMO: Weekend digest
CONCORD -- The University of Mount Olive claimed the 2016 Conference Carolinas men's cross country championship for the fifth consecutive year. The meet was contested at Frank Liske Park. Pol Domenech emerged as the individual winner during the men's race,...Published: Oct 22, 2016 11:24 PM Full Story
STORY: "Meet the Coaches" event to be held on Monday
MOUNT OLIVE -- Ready for some basketball? Local hoops enthusiasts, particularly those who fancy the University of Mount Olive, will see some roundball action during the annual "Meet the Coaches Night" on Monday evening. The festivities begin with a reception...Published: Oct 22, 2016 11:24 PM Full Story
BOYS' SOCCER: WCDS advances to semifinals
In Saturday's quarterfinal-round playoff match between Wayne Country Day and Ridgecroft, Rams' head coach Dominic Ross constantly shouted, 'recover, recover!' And for the first several minutes of the match, Ridgecroft's defense did manage to recover. But WCDS -- the No.1...Published: Oct 22, 2016 11:24 PM Full Story
STORY: Falcons overwhelm Saints
DUDLEY -- Play like your hair is on fire. The phrase, long a staple item in the coach speak desk reference manual, is often tossed about in locker rooms and during press obligations as a means of scaring up intensity....Published: Oct 22, 2016 11:24 PM Full Story
STORY: Gators win second conference game
SEVEN SPRINGS -- Spring Creek's defense has served as the understudy to its offense most of the season. It finally stepped into the spotlight Friday evening. Over the final eight minutes of play, the Gators stuffed county rival Rosewood on...Published: Oct 22, 2016 11:24 PM Full Story
STORY: New Bern silences CBA's offense
PIKEVILLE -- With the arrival of spread schemes, hurry-up modes and air-raid offenses, defense has decidedly taken a back seat among several high school teams. The New Bern coaching staff did not get the memo. Neither did the 11...Published: Oct 22, 2016 11:24 PM Full Story
FOOTBALL: Wayne Christian dominates Lawrence Academy
Wayne Christian took just 41/2 minutes to get on the scoreboard and it was smooth sailing from there Friday evening. Austin Kornegay rushed for a career-high 254 yards on just eight carries during the Eagles' 58-28 shellacking of Colonial...Published: Oct 22, 2016 11:24 PM Full Story
DIGEST: Weekend
Volleyball Eagles advance * GREENVILLE -- Hannah Sladick turned in a solid all-around floor game during Wayne Christian's 25-10, 25-17, 25-19 victory over Ridgecroft in second-round play of the N.C. Independent Schools Athletic Association 1-A playoffs Friday. Sladick provided nine...Published: Oct 22, 2016 11:24 PM Full Story
BOX: South Central football at Southern Wayne
South Central 7 24 28 0 -- 59 Southern Wayne 0 14 0 0 -- 14 First quarter SC -- McDuffie 10 run (Tawney kick), 8:12 Second quarter SW -- Newsome 29 pass from Carlton (kick blocked), 11:55 SC --...Published: Oct 22, 2016 11:24 PM Full Story
BOX: Rosewood football at Spring Creek
Rosewood 0 7 7 6 -- 20 Spring Creek 0 14 7 0 -- 21 Second quarter R -- Helt 2 run (Jest kick), 9:34 SC -- Kittrell 25 run (Miller kick), 6:52 SC -- Dawson 21 pass from Casper...Published: Oct 22, 2016 11:24 PM Full Story
BOX: New Bern football at C.B. Aycock
New Bern 0 0 22 7 -- 29 C.B. Aycock 0 3 0 8 -- 11 Second quarter CBA -- Harrison 39 FG, 11:03 Third quarter NB -- Cherry 83 kickoff return (Dombrowsky kick), 11:48 NB -- Emmanuel 95 interception...Published: Oct 22, 2016 11:24 PM Full Story
BOX: Eastern Wayne football at D.H. Conley
Eastern Wayne 0 0 0 0 -- 0 D.H. Conley 14 21 7 0 -- 42 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING: Eastern Wayne -- Matt Askew 12-42; Zeke Best 5-(minus-14); Junious Tyson 3-(minus-3). PASSING: Eastern Wayne -- Best 6-22-0, 65. RECEIVING: Eastern...Published: Oct 22, 2016 11:24 PM Full Story
Friday, October 21, 2016
VOLLEYBALL: WCDS, Wayne Christian launch postseason play today
rcoggins@newsargus.com That season-opening, five-game losing streak is a distant memory. And a four-year drought is over. Here comes Wayne Country Day. The Chargers (9-10 overall) received an at-large bid to the 2016 N.C. Independent Schools Athletic Association Class 1-A volleyball...Published: Oct 21, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
GIRLS' TENNIS: WCDS shuts out Statesville Christian
rcoggins@newsargus.com Nothing wrong with a little reverse psychology. Especially when you're playing a team is much better than its record indicates. That's the message Wayne Country Day head coach Blake Vail delivered Thursday afternoon before his team stepped onto the...Published: Oct 21, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
BOYS' SOCCER: ECC 3A-4A leader New Bern blanks CBA
PIKEVILLE -- The Twilight Zone writer's room would have been proud. New Bern, undefeated this season in Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference play, used elements of the show's signature fare to remain perfect on Thursday, turning back Charles B. Aycock, 2-0,...Published: Oct 21, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
BOYS' SOCCER: Wayne Country Day ready to defend state title
rcoggins@newsargus.com The transition period began last season. Aware he'd lose a large senior class to graduation, Wayne Country Day head boys' soccer coach Steve Ellis gave younger players considerable time on the pitch. Youth still fills the Chargers' roster. But...Published: Oct 21, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
BOYS' SOCCER: Rams capitalize on Cougars' mental miscues
bcoley@newsargus.com Thursday's game between Goldsboro and Greene Central was a battle for supremacy in the Eastern Carolina 2-A Conference. Both teams stood at 4-0 in the conference, and a win would put destiny firmly in either squad's grasp. With that...Published: Oct 21, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Saints still control own destiny
DUDLEY -- At long last, Friday night lights. Their collective flash will be a welcome sight throughout Wayne County tonight, and especially along the spine of Walter Fulcher Road, where Southern Wayne returns to the gridiron as the host of...Published: Oct 21, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Spring Creek offense presents challenge
rcoggins@newsargus.com SEVEN SPRINGS -- Opposing defensive coordinators have discovered they can't develop a scheme to render Spring Creek a one-dimensional football team this season. It's more like pick your poison. Do they concentrate on a sophomore quarterback, who doesn't shudder...Published: Oct 21, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Aycock meets league's best defense
bcoley@newsargus.com PIKEVILLE -- Tonight's game between Charles B. Aycock and New Bern will be the end result of what happens when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object. The Golden Falcons enter the Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference game averaging 45.6...Published: Oct 21, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
JV FOOTBALL: New Bern 26, CBA 6
Tyler Hughes returned a punt for a touchdown to account for the Golden Falcons' lone points Thursday evening. C.B. Aycock (3-3 overall) faces J.H. Rose next Thursday....Published: Oct 21, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
BOYS' SOCCER: Saints, Falcons play to scoreless draw
Southern Wayne attempted 25 shots on goal, but couldn't hit the back of the net in a 0-0, double-overtime draw against Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference foe South Central on Thursday evening. The Saints (3-7-4 overall, 1-5-2 ECC) travel to...Published: Oct 21, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
BOYS' SOCCER: James Kenan blanks Rosewood
WARSAW -- Carolina 1-A Conference leader James Kenan shut out Rosewood, 3-0, on Thursday afternoon. The Eagles (6-9-0 overall, 2-8-0 CC) entertain Lakewood on Monday....Published: Oct 21, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
BOYS' SOCCER: Hobbton gets late goal, tops N. Duplin
NEWTON GROVE -- Hobbton collected the game-deciding goal in the 76th minute and handed North Duplin a 3-2 loss in Carolina 1-A Conference play Thursday afternoon. The Rebels twice rallied from a one-goal deficit. Wilber Velasquez knotted the game at...Published: Oct 21, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL: Warriors cruise by Saints
Alyssa Jackson and Emily Newsome combined for nine kills during Eastern Wayne's 25-22, 25-9, 25-14 triumph over county and Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference foe Southern Wayne. Newsome and senior libero Jennifer Sparks each served four aces. Newsome and Naomi Williams...Published: Oct 21, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL: Hobbton earns Carolina 1A sweep of Spring Creek
Fernanda Martinez notched seven kills and recorded six digs defensively as Spring Creek endured a 15-25, 25-27, 23-25 loss to Hobbton on the Carolina 1-A Conference scene Thursday evening. Madison Sullivan supplied two aces, two digs and five kills. Kayla...Published: Oct 21, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL: New Bern tops CBA in 4 sets
PIKEVILLE -- New Bern built a two-set advantage and eased past Charles B. Aycock 25-5, 30-28, 23-25, 25-15 in an Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference battle Thursday afternoon. Arlanda Faulkner turned in a 15-kill performance for the Golden Falcons, who fell...Published: Oct 21, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
FOOTBALL: Princeton gets boost from kicking game
rcoggins@newsargus.com CALYPSO -- Garrett Fields did his job. His teammates did the rest. Princeton recovered two onside kicks within less than two minutes of each other, converted both into touchdowns and cruised to a 41-19 victory over Carolina 1-A Conference...Published: Oct 21, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
PREPS DIGEST: JV news
JV * Volleyball: New Bern d. C.B. Aycock 25-19, 25-23 -- Lydia Butler and Abigail Lancaster combined for seven kills. Victoria Patnaude and McKenzie Norris combined for three blocks. Lancaster posted a team-high 13 digs, while Norris delivered seven...Published: Oct 21, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
FOOTBALL BOX: Princeton @ N. Duplin
Princeton 8 24 8 0 -- 40 North Duplin 7 0 6 6 -- 19 First quarter P -- Gibson Jr. 2 run (Stallworth run), 8:55 ND -- Archer 20 run (Craig kick), 7:36 Second quarter P -- Gibson Jr....Published: Oct 21, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
Thursday, October 20, 2016
TENNIS: WCDS begins quest for 4th straight NCISAA 1A dual-team crown
rcoggins@newsargus.com A championship-level team plays with great consistency, toughness and gives good effort on every play. And no one has done it better than the Wayne Country Day girls' tennis squad. In fact, the Chargers have been the state's elite...Published: Oct 20, 2016 10:00 AM Full Story
SOCCER: Gators turn back Eagles
Work rate equals opportunity. Such was the case Wednesday evening for Spring Creek, which utilized that maxim to defeat Carolina 1-A boys' soccer foe Rosewood, 5-4, at Branch Pope Field. From the outset, the action was pulse pounding. Courtesy of...Published: Oct 20, 2016 10:00 AM Full Story
CROSS COUNTRY: Owens, Thomas, Carroll, Gregory earn all-ECC accolades
WINTERVILLE -- Charles B. Aycock's Deshawn Owens finished fourth overall and earned first-team all-conference accolades during the season-ending Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference meet ran at Boyd Lee Park on Wednesday afternoon. Owens ran the 5k course in 18 minutes, 22.06...Published: Oct 20, 2016 10:00 AM Full Story
SOCCER: Vikings get challenge from Saints
Alex Roblero punched in two goals and collected two assists during Southern Wayne's 7-5 loss to D.H. Conley in an Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference match. Shyquell Kornegay, Oscar Ramirez and Mauricio Velasquez each scored one goal. The Saints dropped to...Published: Oct 20, 2016 10:00 AM Full Story
SOCCER: Jordan's 3-assist outing aids CBA's road win
GREENVILLE -- Coe Jordan dished out three assists as Charles B. Aycock defeated J.H. Rose, 4-1, in Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference action Wednesday evening. Jordan delivered goal-scoring assists to Payne Casey, Nick Meza and Leo Carcomo. Hampton Tilghman collected a...Published: Oct 20, 2016 10:00 AM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL: Herring helps Gators 'ace' Tigers
Kayla Herring served a team-leading nine aces and delivered three kills as Spring Creek swept James Kenan 25-13, 25-16, 25-9 in a Carolina 1-A Conference match contested Wednesday. Herring also had three kills. McKinley Edmondson contributed a team-best eight kills...Published: Oct 20, 2016 10:00 AM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL: Rosewood knocks off North Duplin
CALYPSO -- Rosewood continued its quest for a postseason berth with a 25-22, 26-24, 25-20 conquest of Carolina 1-A Conference rival North Duplin on Wednesday afternoon. Taylor Walker provided six kills and two blocks for the Rebels, who dipped to...Published: Oct 20, 2016 10:00 AM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL: Princeton earns share of Carolina 1A regular-season title
Princeton clinched at least a share of Carolina 1-A Conference regular-season championship with a 25-11, 25-12, 25-15 triumph over Neuse Charter. Beth Braswell dished out 30 assists for the Bulldogs, who can win the title outright today at Lakewood. Daisey...Published: Oct 20, 2016 10:00 AM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL: CBA defeats S. Central, earns No. 1 3A seed from ECC
WINTERVILLE -- Arlanda Faulkner pounded out 24 kills and recorded a .618 hitting percentage for the match as Charles B. Aycock rallied past South Central 21-25, 25-9, 26-24, 25-22 in a pivotal Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference affair Wednesday afternoon. Faulkner...Published: Oct 20, 2016 10:00 AM Full Story
PREPS DIGEST: JV, middle schools
JV * Volleyball: C.B. Aycock d. South Central 13-25, 25-20, 25-11 -- Brianna Martin and Lydia Butler pounded out three kills apiece during the Golden Falcons' three-set road win. Makayla Williams served a team-high four aces, while Butler and...Published: Oct 20, 2016 10:00 AM Full Story
Wednesday, October 19, 2016
VOLLEYBALL: Golden Falcons sweep Warriors
rcoggins@newsargus.com PIKEVILLE -- Charles B. Aycock did it all Tuesday afternoon -- controlled the tempo, relentlessly attacked from all areas of the court, played defense and stayed focused on each point. The result? A three-set sweep -- 25-16, 25-7, 25-11...Published: Oct 19, 2016 12:22 PM Full Story
PREPS DIGEST: JV, middle schools
JV * Volleyball: C.B. Aycock d. Eastern Wayne 25-23, 25-15 -- McKenzie Norris led the Golden Falcons' offense with five kills. Lydia Butler contributed three kills. Abigail Lancaster knocked down two kills, served two aces and emerged as the...Published: Oct 19, 2016 12:22 PM Full Story
GOLF: Walnut Creek Ladies
Hiromi Sueki secured low gross honors during weekly play on the soggy Walnut Creek Country Club links. Gaye Bryant won low net. Linda Cannon seized low putts....Published: Oct 19, 2016 12:22 PM Full Story
SOCCER: CBA's McIver connects on pair of PKs in road win
WINTERVILLE -- David McIver converted two penalty kicks as Charles B. Aycock blanked South Central, 2-0, on the Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference scene Tuesday evening. Nick Meza posted one assist. CBA goalie Skyler Landers recorded five saves. "The defense played...Published: Oct 19, 2016 12:22 PM Full Story
SOCCER: Avalos' hat trick sparks Gators
Gustavo Avalos notched a hat trick (three goals) as Spring Creek dispatched Neuse Charter, 10-1, in a Carolina 1-A Conference game Tuesday afternoon. Josh Beckerman and Hugo Zavala Gil each collected two goals. Alex Avila, Juan Hurtado Gomez and Alejandro...Published: Oct 19, 2016 12:22 PM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL: North Duplin sweeps James Kenan
Maddie Swinson and Taylor Walker cranked out six kills apiece during North Duplin's 25-12, 25-22, 25-13 sweep over Carolina 1-A Conference foe James Kenan on Tuesday afternoon. Abbey Pate led the defense with 10 digs. Anna Thornton passed out a...Published: Oct 19, 2016 12:22 PM Full Story
Tuesday, October 18, 2016
Wayne Country Day turns back JPJ II in four sets
After an unforced error gave Pope John Paul II the third set on Monday afternoon, Wayne Country Day's players headed back to the bench. Head volleyball coach Haleigh Wilhade had a simple, but perfect message. "That game is over," she...Published: Oct 18, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
WCDS runners dominate CPIC conference meet
As Wayne Country Day cross country coach Rob Glass pressed the air horn at the start line, history was officially made. On Monday, the Chargers hosted the first Coastal Plains Independent 1-A Conference Cross Country Championship under the new conference...Published: Oct 18, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
N.C. High School Athletic Association augments fall sports schedule
Coaches and athletics directors in eastern North Carolina received the reprieve they had been waiting for on Monday afternoon. The N.C. High School Athletic Association Board of Directors and Que Tucker, commissioner, made the difficult decision to move playoff dates...Published: Oct 18, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
Monday, October 17, 2016
FOOTBALL BOX: Wayne Christian at Northeast Academy
W. Christian 14 24 8 0 -- 46 Northeast 6 14 0 14 -- 34 First quarter WCS -- Preskitt 15 pass from Waters (run failed), 9:21 WCS -- Preskitt 20 pass from Waters (run good), 6:45 Second quarter WCS...Published: Oct 17, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
PREP FOOTBALL: Wayne Christian cruises by Northeast Academy
From staff reports LASKER -- Wayne Christian built a four-touchdown lead over a three-quarter stretch and cruised past Northeast Academy, 46-34, in a Colonial Carolina 1-A Conference 8-man football game Friday evening. Austin Kornegay accounted for 134 yards of total...Published: Oct 17, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
NCISAA: Playoffs restructured, other topics discussed
By RUDY COGGINS rcoggins@newsargus.com GREENSBORO -- The N.C. Independent Schools Athletic Association will give more teams the opportunity to win state championships on the Classes 1-A and 2-A levels beginning this season. The Board of Directors approved 16-team formats in...Published: Oct 17, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
PREP FOOTBALL: Gators' field general Smothers comfortable with offense
By RUDY COGGINS rcoggins@newsargus.com SEVEN SPRINGS -- Landon Smothers leaned forward in his chair. The Spring Creek sophomore hardly looked as if he had just finished a weight-lifting session. Small beads of sweat on his forehead said otherwise. That wouldn't...Published: Oct 17, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
Friday, October 14, 2016
UMO: Trojans' Adams ranked 30th nationally among D2 golfers
UMO Media Relations MOUNT OLIVE -- The University of Mount Olive men's golf team is ranked No. 22 nationally among NCAA Division II teams, according to the first Golfstat poll released this season. The Trojans have competed in two fall...Published: Oct 14, 2016 10:00 AM Full Story
HURRICANE MATTHEW: County schools resume practice Monday, make up games
rcoggins@newsargus.com A return to normalcy is coming soon. And it's the perfect remedy needed to help communities heal after experiencing the effects of one of the devastating and heart-wrenching storms in the history of Wayne County. Dr. Michael Dunsmore, superintendent...Published: Oct 14, 2016 10:00 AM Full Story
Thursday, October 13, 2016
School sports practice to resume next Monday
The Superintendent of Wayne County Public Schools has agreed for practices to resume next Monday, October 17 after 3:00. Student athletes should not be penalized if they cannot get there. All practices should be over and students off campus by...Published: Oct 13, 2016 2:24 PM Full Story
HURRICANE MATTHEW: NCHSAA issues statement, alters tennis playoffs
rcoggins@newsargus.com Impassable parts of major highways prevented athletics directors from the Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference from meeting Wednesday morning. They communicated through emails, instead. And the N.C. High School Athletic Association finally released a statement mid-afternoon. "The devastation as a...Published: Oct 13, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL: Aycock grad Martin receives honor
HIGH POINT -- Lees-McRae College libero Madison Martin has been named Conference Carolinas women's volleyball player-of-the-week for matches contested from Oct. 3-9. A graduate of Charles B. Aycock, the junior made her presence felt in the Bobcats' lone match of...Published: Oct 13, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
Wednesday, October 12, 2016
HURRICANE MATTHEW: Meeting planned to discuss sports
Athletics have been on the back burner as residents throughout Wayne County wait to see the final aftermath of Hurricane Matthew's wrath. But decisions have to be made. Athletics directors from the seven Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference schools met this...Published: Oct 12, 2016 9:59 AM Full Story
HURRICANE MATTHEW: Local church provides hot meal
rcoggins@newsargus.com The community outreach has begun after Hurricane Matthew carved a swath of catastrophic damage -- perhaps the worst ever witnessed in Wayne County this past weekend. Organizations are starting to help their neighbors affected by the devastating flooding that...Published: Oct 12, 2016 9:59 AM Full Story
Tuesday, October 11, 2016
Hurricane Matthew causes several cancelations
For the second time in 17 years, residents of Wayne County have experienced catastrophic flooding due to a hurricane-strength storm. And the effects from Hurricane Matthew are not going away any time soon. Wayne County Public school officials announced Monday...Published: Oct 11, 2016 10:00 AM Full Story
Monday, October 10, 2016
WCPS cancels all athletic activities for the week
Wayne County Public Schools officials announced at 9:45 this morning that all athletic practices and games are cancelled for the remainder of this week. Wayne County EMS has declared a state of emergency. The roads south and west of Goldsboro...Published: Oct 10, 2016 10:08 AM Full Story
Saturday, October 8, 2016
BOX: James Kenan @ North Duplin
James Kenan 0 6 6 0 -- 12 North Duplin 0 7 7 7 -- 21 Second quarter ND -- Bass 6 run (Craig PAT), 11:54 Third quarter ND -- Archer 1 run (Craig PAT). 9:52 Fourth quarter ND --...Published: Oct 8, 2016 4:06 PM Full Story
BOX: Princeton @ Hobbton
Princeton 8 24 16 8 -- 56 Hobbton 0 6 8 0 -- 14 First quarter P -- Gibson Jr. 1 run (Gibson run) Second quarter P -- Stallworth 13 run (James run) P -- Stallworth 12 run (Gibson Jr....Published: Oct 8, 2016 4:06 PM Full Story
BOX: Wayne Christian @ Bethel Christian
Wayne Christian 6 6 0 12 -- 24 Bethel Christian 14 14 22 8 -- 58 First quarter WC -- Preskitt 4 pass from Waters (run failed), 2:25 Second quarter WC -- Waters 45 run (run failed), 2:04 Fourth quarter WC...Published: Oct 8, 2016 4:06 PM Full Story
BOX: J.H. Rose @ Southern Wayne
J.H. Rose 22 24 22 0 -- 68 Southern Wayne 0 21 7 0 -- 28 Second quarter SW -- Carlton 36 run (Mather kick) SW -- Carlton 31 run (Mather kick) SW -- Wright 5 run (Mather kick) Third...Published: Oct 8, 2016 4:06 PM Full Story
FOOTBALL: North Duplin upends James Kenan
From staff reports CALYPSO -- North Duplin converted three fourth-down plays on its final touchdown drive of the night, and handed Carolina 1-A Conference rival James Kenan a 21-12 defeat at H.E. Grubbs Field. The Rebels succeeded on a fourth-and-4...Published: Oct 8, 2016 4:06 PM Full Story
FOOTBALL: Princeton's Stallworth has 4-TD outing
NEWTON GROVE -- Matt Stallworth rambled for four touchdowns and Princeton crushed Hobbton, 56-14, in a Carolina 1-A Conference game. Stallworth scored on runs of 13, 12, 65 and 38 yards. Earl Gibson Jr. provided TD runs of 1 and...Published: Oct 8, 2016 4:06 PM Full Story
8-MAN FOOTBALL: Bethel Christian rolls past Wayne Christian
KINSTON -- Javon Edwards rushed for 359 yards and six touchdowns, and Bethel Christian became playoff eligible with a 58-24 victory over Colonial Carolina 1-A Conference 8-man foe Wayne Christian. Bethel racked up 527 yards of total offense -- all...Published: Oct 8, 2016 4:06 PM Full Story
FOOTBALL: Carlton scores twice in Saints' loss to Rampants
DUDLEY -- Quentin Carlton rambled for a team-leading two touchdowns during Southern Wayne's 68-28 loss to Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference heavyweight J.H. Rose. Carlton scored on TD runs of 36 and 31 yards in the second quarter. He ended the...Published: Oct 8, 2016 4:06 PM Full Story
Friday, October 7, 2016
FOOTBALL: Lakewood edges Rosewood in OT
Impossible. That was the common refrain uttered by lingering circles of Rosewood High enthusiasts in the wake of a stunning, 29-28 overtime setback to Carolina 1-A rival Lakewood at Branch Pope Field on Thursday evening. The matchup, played before a...Published: Oct 7, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
BOYS' SOCCER: Eagles score road shutout
SMITHFIELD -- Rosewood's offense came alive in the second half of a 6-0 victory over Carolina 1-A Conference foe Neuse Charter on Thursday afternoon. The teams battled to a scoreless draw after 40 minutes. Jayden Thomas logged the eventual game-winning...Published: Oct 7, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
GIRLS' TENNIS: Princeton blanks James Kenan
Princeton swept the singles courts and concluded regular-season play with an 8-0 triumph over James Kenan in Carolina 1-A Conference action Thursday afternoon. Mackenzie Evans, Emily Shallington, Cailee Vetrano, Jasmine Rubio, Lauren Lawhon and Katherine Leslie each collected a straight-set...Published: Oct 7, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL: J.H. Rose defeats emotional Warriors
Perennial powerhouse J.H. Rose handed Eastern Wayne a 25-14, 25-19, 25-15 decision on an emotional night in Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference play. The Warriors recognized two mothers who are getting deployed from Seymour Johnson Air Force Base. Latanya Brigman, the...Published: Oct 7, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL: Faith Christian upends TEACH
Chloe Mills served five aces and registered seven kills as Faith Christian handed TEACH of Washington a 25-8, 24-26, 25-12, 25-13 defeat on Thursday afternoon. Jordan Lawhon recorded seven kills and two digs. Reagam Baumgarner added four aces and five...Published: Oct 7, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL: Jones has 22 digs in Goldsboro victory
Dakota Jones collected 22 digs during Goldsboro's 25-19, 25-20, 25-18 victory over Eastern Carolina 2-A Conference foe Kinston on Thursday evening. Becca Pittard delivered eight kills, while Jacquiera Braswell had six kills. The Cougars (12-8 overall, 4-3 ECC)entertain South Lenoir...Published: Oct 7, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL: Rosewood continues late-season surge
Senior Hannah Daniels delivered a 10-kill, eight-dig performance during Rosewood's 25-17, 25-23, 25-15 conquest of county and Carolina 1-A Conference rival Spring Creek on Thursday afternoon. Toree Marak contributed seven kills. Braylee Butts and Macy Tyndall led the defense with...Published: Oct 7, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL: Carolina 1A champ Princeton sweeps N. Duplin
CALYPSO -- Princeton remained unbeaten in Carolina 1-A Conference action with a 25-14, 25-10, 25-13 conquest of North Duplin on Thursday afternoon. Daisey Eklund emerged as the Bulldogs' offensive leader with 11 kills and three aces. Emily Ricks provided six...Published: Oct 7, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL: Wayne Christian clinches CPIC title outright
GREENVILLE -- Mercy Wright pounded out a season-high 11 kills as Wayne Christian dumped Pope John Paul 25-21, 26-24, 25-17 and emerged as the outright Coastal Plains Independent 1-A Conference regular-season champion Thursday evening. Wright also posted one block and...Published: Oct 7, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
FOOTBALL: Hawks cage Cougars in ECC 2A opener
bcoley@newsargus.com Both Goldsboro and North Lenoir entered Thursday night's game with glaring weaknesses on the defensive side of the ball. It didn't take long for the Hawks to show that the Cougars' problems were more significant. Operating out of the...Published: Oct 7, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
FOOTBALL: Pikeville Shootout -- Aycock, Conley set state scoring record
rcoggins@newsargus.com PIKEVILLE -- Want a story to tell your children and your grandchildren? How about the night two prolific-scoring high school football teams lit up the scoreboard in record-setting fashion on a misty Thursday evening at Hardy Talton Stadium? Boy,...Published: Oct 7, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
PREPS DIGEST: JV, middle schools
JV * Volleyball: Rosewood d. Spring Creek 25-22, 28-26 -- Rylee Myers dished out 21 assists and added a kill during the Eagles' straight-set home win. Allana Atwell and Miyah McCall provided six kills apiece. Maddie Honn had five...Published: Oct 7, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
BOX: North Lenoir at Goldsboro
North Lenoir 25 8 6 8 -- 47 Goldsboro 6 6 0 12 -- 24 First quarter NL -- McNeil 39 run (Parris kick). 11:08 G -- Alston 51 run (kick no failed), 9:03 NL -- Morris 52 run (kick...Published: Oct 7, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
BOX: Lakewood at Rosewood
Lakewood 0 7 0 14 8 -- 29 Rosewood 0 7 7 7 7 -- 28 Second quarter R -- Blue 27 run (Chapin kick), 6:44 L -- Bailey 9 run (Torres kick), 4:15 Third quarter R -- White 20...Published: Oct 7, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
BOX: D.H. Conley @ C.B. Aycock
D.H. Conley 20 28 21 14 -- 83 C.B. Aycock 14 21 14 19 -- 68 First quarter CBA -- Gough 10 run (Harrison kick), 7:52 DHC -- Johnson 80 pass from Ahlers (Whitehurst kick), 7:37 DHC -- Ahlers 51...Published: Oct 7, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
Thursday, October 6, 2016
BOYS' SOCCER: Warriors, Saints play to 2-2 draw
BY BEN COLEY bcoley@newsargus.com DUDLEY -- Thirteen minutes into its match with Southern Wayne on Wednesday evening, Eastern Wayne goalkeeper Daniel Stevens left the game after a rough collision. Almost 20 minutes later, the Warriors' Anass Sarah was called for...Published: Oct 6, 2016 10:23 AM Full Story
FOOTBALL CAPSULES: J.H. Rose @ Southern Wayne
J.H. ROSE (3-3, 2-0 ECC) at SOUTHERN WAYNE (1-5, 0-2) Last time out: Southern Wayne lost 30-28 to C.B. Aycock; J.H. Rose defeated South Central 20-19. Last meeting: 2015, J.H. Rose won 57-6. Notable: SW senior Manny Walker has 961...Published: Oct 6, 2016 10:23 AM Full Story
FOOTBALL CAPSULES: James Kenan @ North Duplin
JAMES KENAN (2-4, 1-1 CAROLINA) at NORTH DUPLIN (3-3, 1-0) Last time out: North Duplin defeated Lakewood 13-6; James Kenan defeated Rosewood 43-19. Last meeting: 2015, James Kenan won 46-8. Notable: The Tigers have won four straight over the Rebels...Published: Oct 6, 2016 10:23 AM Full Story
FOOTBALL CAPSULES: Princeton at Hobbton
PRINCETON (2-4, 1-0) at HOBBTON (1-6, 0-2 CAROLINA) Last week: Princeton had a bye week; Hobbton lost 53-14 to Spring Creek. Last meeting: 2015, Princeton won 15-6. Notable: The Bulldogs have emerged victorious in their last three outings against the...Published: Oct 6, 2016 10:23 AM Full Story
FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Eagles look to rebound from JK loss
By JUSTIN HAYES jhayes@newsargus.com Area football coaches speak largely the same tongue this time of year, from Pikeville's northeast shingle to the narrow hallways of Dudley, and all points in between. Tossed about with regularity are prime-time keywords such as...Published: Oct 6, 2016 10:23 AM Full Story
FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Goldsboro's Johnson: 'New season' starts tonight
By BEN COLEY bcoley@newsargus.com Goldsboro's first six games of the season did not quite go as planned. The Cougars have been outscored 246-76, with the closest margin being a 21-7 home loss to crosstown rival Eastern Wayne. But Goldsboro is...Published: Oct 6, 2016 10:23 AM Full Story
FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Aycock entertains D.H. Conley
By RUDY COGGINS rcoggins@newsargus.com PIKEVILLE -- Anyone got a calculator handy? Statisticians from Charles B. Aycock and D.H. Conley may need the extra help when the Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference rivals clash tonight at Hardy Talton Stadium. Conley averages 43.2 points...Published: Oct 6, 2016 10:23 AM Full Story
GIRLS' TENNIS: Warriors win 5-4, complete sweep of CBA
PIKEVILLE -- Another nail-biter. Same result. For the second time in less than a month, Eastern Wayne edged county arch rival Charles B. Aycock, 5-4, on the Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference scene. The No. 1 doubles of Emily Sutton-Emily Uzzell...Published: Oct 6, 2016 10:23 AM Full Story
CROSS COUNTRY: Atwood, Court win respective races
Wayne Country Day's Cole Atwood and Wayne Christian's Paige Court each placed first individually in their respective races during a multi-team meet ran at historic Waynesborough Park on Wednesday afternoon. Atwood claimed the boys' event in 18 minutes, 55 seconds....Published: Oct 6, 2016 10:23 AM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL: Gators top Rebels in 4 sets
SEVEN SPRINGS -- Spring Creek turned back North Duplin 25-13, 25-13, 21-25, 25-19 in Carolina 1-A Conference action at "The Swamp" on Wednesday evening. Ivet Carreno turned in a 26-assist, six-ace performance for the Gators. McKinley Edmondson delivered a team-high...Published: Oct 6, 2016 10:23 AM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL: New Bern shuts down Eastern Wayne
NEW BERN -- New Bern dealt Eastern Wayne a 25-11, 25-13, 25-9 loss in Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference action Wednesday evening. Emily Newsome registered six kills for the Warriors, who saw their win streak end at four matches. Newsome and...Published: Oct 6, 2016 10:23 AM Full Story
BOYS' SOCCER: North Duplin cruises past Neuse Charter
CALYPSO -- Gustavo Velasquez notched a hat trick (three goals) as North Duplin shut out Neuse Charter, 5-0, in their Carolina 1-A Conference game played at H.E. Grubbs Field on Wednesday. Wilber Velasquez added two goals and one assist for...Published: Oct 6, 2016 10:23 AM Full Story
BOYS' SOCCER: Hobbton defeats Rosewood
Hobbton turned a three-goal halftime lead into a 7-2 triumph over Rosewood in their Carolina 1-A Conference game contested at Branch Pope Field on Wednesday evening. Stalen Massengill notched his team-leading 12th goal of the season on an assist by...Published: Oct 6, 2016 10:23 AM Full Story
BOYS' SOCCER: Lakewood trips up Spring Creek
SEVEN SPRINGS -- Gustavo Avalos notched both goals in Spring Creek's 4-2 loss to Carolina 1-A Conference rival Lakewood on Wednesday evening. Jose Reynaga handed out one assist. The Gators fell to 10-2-1 overall and 5-2-0 in league play....Published: Oct 6, 2016 10:23 AM Full Story
GIRLS' GOLF: Sauls takes medalist honors at Wedgewood
WILSON -- Abby Sauls claimed medalist honors and Charles B. Aycock finished first overall during a four-team meet contested at Wedgewood Golf Course on Wednesday afternoon. Sauls fired a 92 for the Golden Falcons, who posted a three-player score of...Published: Oct 6, 2016 10:23 AM Full Story
JV FOOTBALL: North Lenoir 20, Goldsboro 6
Goldsboro quarterback Brody Morton completed a 35-yard touchdown pass to Damien Brown in the second quarter. Malik McLaren led the Cougars' ground attack with 93 yards on 10 carries. Devaeja Shannon posted seven tackles on defense, while McLaren added five...Published: Oct 6, 2016 10:23 AM Full Story
NEUSE RIVER YFL: Little Falcons 12U shuts out Wee Warriors
NRFYL • 12-Under: Charles B. Aycock 28, Eastern Wayne 0 -- Armani Holmes paced the Little Falcons' offense with two touchdowns and a two-point conversion. Braxton Morton and Landon Frazier tallied one TD apiece. Frazier also earned a two-point conversion....Published: Oct 6, 2016 10:23 AM Full Story
PREPS DIGEST: JV, middle schools
JV • Volleyball: New Bern d. Eastern Wayne 25-11, 25-27, 25-6 -- Brittany Atkinson and Demya Yelverton recorded four and three kills, respectively, for EW. Yelverton served four aces, Bethany Williams collected 17 digs and Ziomara Williams dished out a...Published: Oct 6, 2016 10:23 AM Full Story
SOCCER -- Eastern Wayne @ Southern Wayne
BY BEN COLEY bcoley@newsargus.com DUDLEY -- Thirteen minutes into its match with Southern Wayne on Wednesday evening, Eastern Wayne goalkeeper Daniel Stevens left the game after a rough collision. Almost 20 minutes later, the Warriors' Anass Sarah was called for...Published: Oct 6, 2016 10:09 AM Full Story
PREVIEW -- North Lenoir @ Goldsboro
Goldsboro's first six games of the season did not quite go as planned. The Cougars have been outscored 246-76, with the closest margin being a 21-7 home loss to crosstown rival Eastern Wayne. But Goldsboro is fresh off a bye...Published: Oct 6, 2016 10:09 AM Full Story
PREVIEW -- Lakewood at Rosewood
Area football coaches speak largely the same tongue this time of year, from Pikeville's northeast shingle to the narrow hallways of Dudley, and all points in between. Tossed about with regularity are prime-time keywords such as balance, discipline and heart....Published: Oct 6, 2016 10:09 AM Full Story
PREVIEW -- D.H. Conley @ C.B. Aycock
PIKEVILLE -- Anyone got a calculator handy? Statisticians from Charles B. Aycock and D.H. Conley may need the extra help when the Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference rivals clash tonight at Hardy Talton Stadium. Conley averages 43.2 points an outing and...Published: Oct 6, 2016 10:09 AM Full Story
FOOTBALL CAPSULES -- Week 8
J.H. ROSE (3-3, 2-0 ECC) at SOUTHERN WAYNE (1-5, 0-2) Last time out: Southern Wayne lost 30-28 to C.B. Aycock; J.H. Rose defeated South Central 20-19. Last meeting: 2015, J.H. Rose won 57-6. Notable: SW senior Manny Walker has 961...Published: Oct 6, 2016 10:09 AM Full Story
DIGEST -- Thursday
Girls' tennis Eastern Wayne 5, C.B. Aycock 4 * PIKEVILLE -- Another nail-biter. Same result. For the second time in less than a month, Eastern Wayne edged county arch rival Charles B. Aycock, 5-4, on the Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference...Published: Oct 6, 2016 10:09 AM Full Story
Wednesday, October 5, 2016
PREP FOOTBALL: Hurricane Matthew prompts schedule changes
rcoggins@newsargus.com Short weeks of preparation for area football teams have become the norm due to inclement weather during the past month. Why should this week be any different? As Hurricane Matthew spins up the coast, a state of emergency has...Published: Oct 5, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL: CBA takes first set, but falls to powerhouse D.H. Conley
PIKEVILLE -- Charles B. Aycock's varsity volleyball team, a ranging tapestry of multi-sport athletes, was a study in volatility Tuesday evening, dropping its much-anticipated Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference matchup with D.H. Conley, 23-25, 25-12, 25-13 and 25-16 before a raucous...Published: Oct 5, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
BOYS' SOCCER: Goldsboro completes shutout of Kinston
bcoley@newsargus.com In the 62nd minute of Goldsboro's match against Kinston on Tuesday evening, the Cougars were pressuring the Vikings in the 18-yard box. The Vikings' goalie managed to save one shot, but the ricochet landed on the foot of Noah...Published: Oct 5, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
BOYS' SOCCER: C.B. Aycock blanks Eastern Wayne
rcoggins@newsargus.com PIKEVILLE -- Just minutes before kickoff, first-year Eastern Wayne head soccer coach Scott Summers encouraged his injury-riddled team to set the tempo against arch rival Charles B. Aycock on Tuesday evening. Joey Hampton took less than two minutes to...Published: Oct 5, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
MORE PREPS DIGEST: JV, middle schools
JV Boys' soccer: Wayne Country Day 1, Christ Covenant 1 - Max Young collected the Chargers lone goal in their road draw. Middle schools Volleyball: Grantham d. Mount Olive 25-18, 25-12, 25-7 - Morgan Kennedy paced the victorious Bulldogs with...Published: Oct 5, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
GIRLS' GOLF: Wayne Christian tackles Cardinal CC layout
KENLY - Grace Buddin carded a nine-hole round of 54 and Wayne Christian posted a three-player total of 172 during a multi-team match played at Cardinal Country Club on Monday afternoon. Brianna Verme and Laura Kim completed the Eagles' team...Published: Oct 5, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
GIRLS' GOLF: Golden Falcons finish second in regular-season play
Charles B. Aycock finished as the Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference regular-season runner-up at Lane Tree Golf Course on Monday afternoon. The Golden Falcons, led by Leah Campbell's team-best score of 47, logged a three-player total of 149. Abby Sauls posted...Published: Oct 5, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
GIRLS' TENNIS: New Bern trips up CBA
PIKEVILLE - New Bern handed Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference rival Charles B. Aycock a 6-3 loss on the Luke Vail Tennis Courts on Monday afternoon. Lexi Reeves and Hannah Tyndall each earned a singles point for the Golden Falcons. Reeves...Published: Oct 5, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
GIRLS' TENNIS: Princeton defeats James Kenan
Princeton swept the singles and doubles courts during its 9-0 conquest of Carolina 1-A Conference foe James Kenan on Monday afternoon. Mackenzie Evans, Emily Shallington, Cailee Vetrano, Jasmine Rubio, Lauren Lawhon and Katherine Leslie each won in straight-set fashion on...Published: Oct 5, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
BOYS' SOCCER: WCDS wipes out Christ Covenant
WINTERVILLE - Wayne Country Day earned a share of the Coastal Plains Independent 1-A Conference regular-season title with a 13-0 shellacking of Christ Covenant on Monday afternoon. Twelve different players logged at least one point apiece for the Chargers. Noah...Published: Oct 5, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
BOYS' SOCCER: Rosewood snaps 4-game skid
By RUDY COGGINS rcoggins@newsargus.com Drinking from water bottles and wiping sweat from their brows with their jerseys, Rosewood's soccer players gathered at halftime in the end zone near the football scoreboard. Frustration shrouded their faces. And head coach Eddie Maldonado...Published: Oct 5, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL: Eastern Wayne spikes Clinton
By BEN COLEY bcoley@newsargus.com Last year's Eastern Wayne volleyball team managed only six wins and struggled through 14 losses. Eleven of those 14 defeats were lost in straight sets, including a match against Clinton. But the 2016 edition of the...Published: Oct 5, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
NEUSE RIVER YFL: Mount Olive takes 3 from Grantham
* 8-Under: Mount Olive 18, Grantham 0 -- Trayvon Usher rushed for a pair of touchdowns and Ethan Nelson added a score for the Hurricanes. Carson Barwick led the defense with three tackles. * 10-Under: Mount Olive 56, Grantham...Published: Oct 5, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
GOLF: Walnut Creek LGA news
Mona McConnaughey claimed low-gross honors during weekly play on the Walnut Creek Country Club links. Mary Morris won low net. Gaye Bryant and Linda Cannon shared low putts....Published: Oct 5, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
GIRLS' GOLF: Buddin leads Wayne Christian
RALEIGH -- Wayne Christian logged a three-player team total of 179 during a four-team match contested on the Raleigh Golf Association links on Tuesday afternoon. Grace Buddin paced the Eagles with a 57. Caroline Jones, Annalise Fitzmorris and Laura Kim...Published: Oct 5, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
BOYS' SOCCER: Cougars collect ECC 2A road win
DEEP RUN -- Michael Eovine punched in two goals during Goldsboro's 3-1 victory over Eastern Carolina 2-A Conference foe South Lenoir. Xan Pate supplied one goal for the Cougars, who improved to 3-6-2 overall and 2-0 in ECC play. Goldsboro...Published: Oct 5, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
BOYS' SOCCER: Avalos' hat trick helps Spring Creek stuns James Kenan
WARSAW -- Gustavo Avalos logged a hat trick (three goals) as Spring Creek edged James Kenan, 3-2, in a Carolina 1-A Conference battle. Flavio Mejia, Gabriel Herrera-Soria and Joshua Beckerman provided one assist apiece. The Gators (10-1-1 overall, 5-1-0 CC)...Published: Oct 5, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
CROSS COUNTRY: Sullivan, Thurston dominate
SALEMBURG -- Defending Carolina 1-A Conference individual champions Austin Sullivan and Haley Thurston continued their season-long domination Tuesday afternoon at Lakewood High School. Sullivan claimed the boys' portion of the race with a first-place time of 17 minutes, 5 seconds...Published: Oct 5, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL: Hobbton upends North Duplin
NEWTON GROVE -- Anna Thornton and Casey King dished out nine assists apiece as North Duplin fell to Hobbton 18-25, 19-25, 16-25 in a Carolina 1-A Conference match Tuesday evening. Maddie Swinson, Taylor Walker and Kenzie Taylor each had three...Published: Oct 5, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL: Berean Christian conquers Faith Christian
FAYETTEVILLE -- Sophomore Reagan Baumgartner logged seven digs on defense as Faith Christian dropped a 16-25, 20-25, 10-25 decision to N.C. Christian Schools Association 2-A member Berean Christian on Tuesday evening. Senior Alia Pittman served three aces, posted four digs...Published: Oct 5, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL: Bulldogs top Gators in 3 sets
SEVEN SPRINGS -- Daisey Eklund turned in an 18-kill, five-block performance as Carolina 1-A Conference leader Princeton dealt Spring Creek a 25-18, 26-24, 25-17 loss Tuesday evening. Eklund also produced three digs on defense. Kortney Edwards logged 13 kills and...Published: Oct 5, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL: Rosewood dispatches Neuse Charter
Hannah Daniels cranked out 10 kills during Rosewood's 25-23, 25-15, 25-22 sweep of Neuse Charter on the Carolina 1-A Conference scene Tuesday evening. Junior Toree Marak and senior Payton Lane contributed six and five kills, respectively. Daniels and Marak combined...Published: Oct 5, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL: Wayne Christian dumps Village Christian in 4 sets
Hannah Sladick just missed a triple-double during a 25-18, 25-27, 25-19, 25-5 non-conference conquest of Village Christian inside Clifford Gym on Tuesday evening. A senior middle hitter, Sladick recorded 18 kills, nine digs and a season-high eight blocks. Hope Shook...Published: Oct 5, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
GIRLS' TENNIS: Princeton doubles up Spring Creek
Princeton continued its climb up the Carolina 1-A Conference ladder with a 6-3 triumph over Spring Creek on Tuesday afternoon. The Bulldogs sealed the overall outcome with five points in singles play. Kristin Alphin claimed the Gators' lone singles victory...Published: Oct 5, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
GIRLS' TENNIS: Eastern Wayne triumphs on senior day
Eastern Wayne swept the singles courts and cruised to a 7-2, senior day victory over county and Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference foe Southern Wayne on Tuesday afternoon. Elizabeth Sutton, Emily Uzzell, Morgan Agner, Maddie Agner, Bella Bowen and Samantha Roux...Published: Oct 5, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
PREPS DIGEST: JV, middle schools
JV * Boys' soccer: C.B. Aycock 3, Eastern Wayne 1 -- German Pena scored two goals and dished out an assist during the Golden Falcons' first win of the season Tuesday afternoon. Hunter Collins added one goal and one...Published: Oct 5, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
Monday, October 3, 2016
FOOTBALL BOX: C.B. Aycock @ So. Wayne
C.B. Aycock 3 7 7 13 -- 30 Southern Wayne 0 14 7 7 -- 28 First quarter CBA -- Harrison 44 FG, 7:39 Second quarter SW -- Walker 70 run (Mather kick), 8:12 CBA -- Flowers 2 run (Harrison...Published: Oct 3, 2016 8:27 AM Full Story
FOOTBALL BOX: Rosewood @ James Kenan
Rosewood 7 0 6 6 -- 19 James Kenan 8 15 13 7 -- 43 First quarter R -- Helt 2 run (Massengill kick), 11:04 JK -- Wilson 5 run (Johnson run), 3:52 Second quarter JK -- Wilson 68 interception...Published: Oct 3, 2016 8:27 AM Full Story
FOOTBALL BOX: Wayne Christian @ Hobgood
Wayne Christian 8 20 22 0 -- 50 Hobgood 20 0 6 12 -- 38 First quarter WC -- Waters 65 run (Preskitt pass from Waters), 5:05 Second quarter WC -- Waters 60 punt return (pass failed), 10:51 WC --...Published: Oct 3, 2016 8:27 AM Full Story
FOOTBALL BOX: North Duplin @ Lakewood
North Duplin 0 7 6 0 -- 13 Lakewood 0 6 0 0 -- 6 Second quarter ND -- Archer 8 run (Craig kick), 4:13 Third quarter ND -- Archer 4 run (kick failed), 4:45 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING; North Duplin...Published: Oct 3, 2016 8:27 AM Full Story
FOOTBALL BOX: Hobbton @ Spring Creek
Hobbton 0 7 7 0 -- 14 Spring Creek 14 13 6 20 -- 53 First quarter SC -- Kittrell 5 run (Miller kick), 7:02 SC -- Newsome 15 run (Miller kick), 2:54 Second quarter H -- Farrior 90 pass...Published: Oct 3, 2016 8:27 AM Full Story
FOOTBALL BOX: Eastern Wayne @ New Bern
Eastern Wayne 0 0 0 0 -- 0 New Bern 0 19 7 0 -- 26 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING: Eastern Wayne -- Matt Askew 7-20; Malyk Williams 3-15; Zeke Best 1-(minus-5). PASSING: Eastern Wayne -- Best 2-14-0, 25. RECEIVING: Eastern...Published: Oct 3, 2016 8:27 AM Full Story
PREP FOOTBALL: Matthews' catch lifts Golden Falcons road
By BEN COLEY bcoley@newsargus.com DUDLEY -- C.B. Aycock and Southern Wayne spent their Friday night exchanging haymakers. In the back-and-forth affair, neither team scored consecutively. Each touchdown was met with a gutsy response by the opposing squad. But after...Published: Oct 3, 2016 8:27 AM Full Story
PREP FOOTBALL: Tigers control clock, Eagles
By RUDY COGGINS rcoggins@newsargus.com WARSAW -- Rosewood needed explosive plays. James Kenan needed to control the tempo. In the end, the Tigers imposed their will on the Eagles. Hungry to snap a four-game skid and stay in the hunt for...Published: Oct 3, 2016 8:27 AM Full Story
PREP FOOTBALL: Spring Creek dominates Hobbton
By JUSTIN HAYES jhayes@newsargus.com SEVEN SPRINGS -- The gridiron identity crisis along Highway 111 is over. Spring Creek, forced recently by a rash of skill-position injuries to diversify its fast-break offense, returned to letter-perfect form on Friday night, dispatching...Published: Oct 3, 2016 8:27 AM Full Story
PREP FOOTBALL: Wayne Christian wins first-ever 8-man varsity game
HOBGOOD -- Wayne Christian rallied from a 12-point, first-quarter deficit and won its first-ever 8-man varsity football game in school history -- a 50-38 triumph over Colonial Carolina 1-A Conference foe Hobgood Academy on Friday evening. Quarterback DJ Waters accounted...Published: Oct 3, 2016 8:27 AM Full Story
PREP FOOTBALL: Rebels surprise Leopards on the road
SALEMBURG -- North Duplin's defense forced turnovers on Lakewood's final three offensive series and walked away with a 13-6 victory in Carolina 1-A Conference play Friday evening. The Rebels (3-3 overall, 1-0 CC) snapped a seven-game skid in the series...Published: Oct 3, 2016 8:27 AM Full Story
PREP FOOTBALL: New Bern defense shuts out Eastern Wayne
NEW BERN -- New Bern held Eastern Wayne to minus-33 yards of total offense during its 26-0 victory in Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference play at Caruso-Coates Field on Friday evening. The Bears allowed minus-53 yards rushing and 20 yards passing...Published: Oct 3, 2016 8:27 AM Full Story
NRYFL: Mount Olive takes two from SC
NRYFL • 8-Under: Mount Olive 38, Spring Creek 2 -- Trayvon Usher led the Hurricanes' offense with two touchdowns. Carson Barwick, Jesse Carillo and Ethan Nelson provided one TD apiece. Carillo recovered a fumble. The Hurricanes travel to Grantham today....Published: Oct 3, 2016 8:27 AM Full Story