Friday, November 4, 2016
FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Eagles' defense must contain Bethel's running game
KINSTON -- Each time Bethel Christian takes an offensive snap tonight, Wayne Christian's defense has one objective -- find No. 6. That's Javon Edwards for those of you who don't have a BC roster handy. Edwards logged six touchdowns and...Published: Nov 4, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Gators hope to knock off Rebels
The short rows. Suggestive of a task nearing maturity, the phrase is a well-worn bit of southern-fried shop talk. For Wayne County varsity football programs, it's a fully formed bit of reality. Such is the case this evening in Calypso,...Published: Nov 4, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Gaster says Bulldogs control their destiny
The Carolina 1-A Conference has offered its share of surprises in the 2016 season. Since its formation in 2013, James Kenan has won or shared the league each of the past three seasons. But that streak is in danger of...Published: Nov 4, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
FOOTBALL PREVIEW: CBA must keep emotions on even keel against EW
PIKEVILLE -- Rivalry games are usually the most fun and usually the most gut wrenching at the same time. Friendships are cast aside. Emotions -- some good, some bad -- boil to the surface. Expect a few hard knocks. There...Published: Nov 4, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
JV FOOTBALL: Goldsboro 34, Greene Central 6
Darius Rodgers rushed for two touchdowns and hauled in a 71-yard scoring pass from Brody Morton during the Cougars' road victory Thursday evening. Rodgers' TD runs covered 4 and 80 yards. Backfield mate JB Rhodes added two TDs. The duo...Published: Nov 4, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
GOLF: Lane Tree LGA news
The Lane Tree Ladies Golf Association concluded its "tournament year" on Oct. 30. Sue Glover emerged as the game-of-the-week winner from the red tees. Shelly Leder secured low net and Lou Wilson seized low putts. Linda Watson captured GOW honors...Published: Nov 4, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
PREPS DIGEST: Middle schools news
Middle schools * Volleyball: Norwayne d. Spring Creek 25-14, 25-17, 25-15 -- Norwayne concluded the season 13-0 and captured the Wayne County Middle Schools Athletic Conference Division I championship. Alissa Price and Virginia Edmondson combined for three blocks for...Published: Nov 4, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
FOOTBALL CAPSULE: Greene Central @ Goldsboro
GREENE CENTRAL (6-3 overall, 1-2 ECC 2-A) at GOLDSBORO HIGH (0-9, 0-3) Last time out: Goldsboro lost 48-6 to Ayden-Grifton; Greene Central d. South Lenoir 61-28. Last meeting: 2015, Greene Central won 56-0. Notable: Xzavior Bowden leads the Cougars' ground...Published: Nov 4, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story