Friday, December 30, 2016
SBMOP WINTER CLASSIC: Parrott edges Wayne Christian on last-second shot
MOUNT OLIVE -- From his post on the bench, Parrott Academy varsity boys' basketball coach Wells Gulledge whistled any and all manner of encouragement and in-game strategy to his players as they competed in this week's Southern Bank/Mount Olive Pickle...Published: Dec 30, 2016 10:23 AM Full Story
SBMOP WINTER CLASSIC: Goldsboro boys defend title
rcoggins@newsargus.com Goldsboro had heard the talk. The Cougars walked the walk Thursday evening. And they're still "King of the County." Jaryan Hargis earned Most Valuable Player honors with a 20-point effort during a 75-67 victory over heralded Wayne Country Day...Published: Dec 30, 2016 10:23 AM Full Story
WRESTLING: 2K16 Falcon Invitational preview
rcoggins@newsargus.com PIKEVILLE -- The best way to handle an embarrassing loss? Work harder. That's been the rally cry in the Charles B. Aycock wrestling workout room after a 56-point drubbing from Rosewood in the Pilkington Memorial Duals title match nine...Published: Dec 30, 2016 10:23 AM Full Story
SBMOP WINTER CLASSIC: Box -- Spring Creek boys vs. Rosewood
Spring Creek 18 9 19 17 -- 63 Rosewood 7 10 10 25 -- 52 SPRING CREEK (6-5) Dominique Morse 0 2 2-6 8, Najee Young 5 3 2-2 21, Matt Dupuy 0 2 2-2 8, Landon Smothers 0 0...Published: Dec 30, 2016 10:23 AM Full Story
SBMOP WINTER CLASSIC: Box -- So. Wayne boys vs. South Lenoir
So. Wayne 12 9 15 17 -- 53 South Lenoir 14 15 23 17 -- 69 SO. WAYNE (3-12) Rakilen Butler 1 1 2-2 7, Bless Thomas 7 1 5-6 22, Quentin Carlton 3 0 1-2 9, Darri Walton 1...Published: Dec 30, 2016 10:23 AM Full Story
SBMOP WINTER CLASSIC: Spring Creek tops Rosewood
bcoley@newsargus.com MOUNT OLIVE -- It's never a good idea to tell a group of high school athletes that they can't do something, especially if it comes from the coach. But Spring Creek head coach Taylor Jones had to bypass this...Published: Dec 30, 2016 10:23 AM Full Story
SBMOP WINTER CLASSIC: South Lenoir cruises past SW
bcoley@newsargus.com MOUNT OLIVE -- Southern Wayne's victory over Spring Creek on Wednesday was intended to show the Saints had finally turned a corner. Their season -- full of inconsistencies and questionable play -- was supposedly headed toward the light. But...Published: Dec 30, 2016 10:23 AM Full Story
SBMOP WINTER CLASSIC: Box -- Parrott boys vs. Wayne Christian
Parrott Academy 20 16 8 17 -- 61 Wayne Christian 15 13 16 16 -- 60 PARROTT ACADEMY (5-3) Patrick Mayo 2 0 0-1 4, Joseph Spear 4 0 0-0 8, Kris Wooten 4 4 1-2 21, JJ Williams 1...Published: Dec 30, 2016 10:23 AM Full Story
SBMOP WINTER CLASSIC: Box -- Goldsboro boys vs. WCDS
CHAMPIONSHIP Wayne Country Day 15 20 7 25 -- 67 Goldsboro 16 24 24 11 -- 75 WAYNE COUNTRY DAY (11-7) Cole Atwood 1 0 0-0 2, Jimmie Sanders 12 2 9-12 39, Marcus Metcalf 3 3 0-0 15, Jaden...Published: Dec 30, 2016 10:23 AM Full Story
GIRLS' BASKETBALL: Butts, Lane lead Rosewood
TRENTON -- Braylee Butts and Payton Lane emerged as the offensive leaders with 17 points apiece during Rosewood's 60-50, non-conference triumph over Jones Senior on Thursday evening. Butts pulled down four rebounds and picked the Trojans for six steals. Lane...Published: Dec 30, 2016 10:23 AM Full Story
GIRLS' BASKETBALL: Eastern Wayne tops Southern Wayne
JACKSONVILLE -- Samiya Bess tallied 12 points during Southern Wayne's 56-42 loss to county rival Eastern Wayne in the fifth-place game of the East Coast Christmas Classic on Thursday afternoon. Machiah Moore added 12 points for the Saints, who dipped...Published: Dec 30, 2016 10:23 AM Full Story
GIRLS' BASKETBALL: Bulldogs roll past North Duplin
TEACHEY -- Wallace-Rose Hill bolted to a 14-point lead after one quarter of play and cruised past North Duplin, 40-10, in the Duplin County Holiday Tournament on Thursday. Mary Taylor Jones paced the Rebels' offense with six points. Destiny George...Published: Dec 30, 2016 10:23 AM Full Story
BOYS' BASKETBALL: North Duplin falls to W-RH
TEACHEY -- Shmid Romeus turned in a 14-point effort during North Duplin's 64-54 loss to Wallace-Rose Hill in the annual Duplin County Holiday Tournament on Thursday evening. Ricky Cameron added 13 points for the Rebels, who play East Duplin today....Published: Dec 30, 2016 10:23 AM Full Story
Thursday, December 29, 2016
BOYS' BASKETBALL: Bulldogs go 2-0 in South Creek tournament
ROBERSONVILLE -- Tis' the season for the Princeton Bulldogs. The varsity boys' basketball team competed in the South Creek Cougar Classic this week, going 2-0 in the process. In the team's finale, Ryan Woodard netted 22 points. Colby Sullivan,...Published: Dec 29, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
WRESTLING: Eagles sweep quad meet
Rosewood easily swept a quad match by defeating Ayden-Grifton, South Johnston and Hunt Wednesday night. In the combined three matches, only two different Eagles lost their match. Christian Decatur, Chris Hill, Reid Amodeo, Louis Tortual, Jordan Todd, Jayden Thomas, Seth...Published: Dec 29, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
SBMOP WINTER CLASSIC: Saints top Gators
MOUNT OLIVE -- Heat check. Conceptually, it's boundary testing, and applies to hoopsters finding their rhythm within a game -- then attempting what likely fails to meet the meticulous guidelines of the coaching staff's tried-and-true game plan. Maybe it's...Published: Dec 29, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
GIRLS' BASKETBALL: WCDS downs Wilmington Christian
WILMINGTON -- The Wayne Country Day varsity girls returned from Christmas break in fine form on Wednesday, defeating Wilmington Christian 58-37 at the Cape Fear Academy Holiday Basketball Challenge. Jala Holloman led the Chargers with 28 points, five assists and...Published: Dec 29, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
SBMOP WINTER CLASSIC: Goldsboro's speed outlasts Wayne Christian
bcoley@newsargus.com MOUNT OLIVE -- Goldsboro basketball has jaws made of steel. Wayne Christian threw punch after punch at the Cougars in their battle Wednesday night. Goldsboro took each swing like a champ, danced around and asked for more. The Eagles,...Published: Dec 29, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
SBMOP WINTER CLASSIC: Box -- WCS vs. Goldsboro
WCS 17 22 12 19 -- 70 Goldsboro 17 21 14 29 -- 81 WCS (3-5) DJ Waters 4 2 3-5 17, Darrian Oates 8 0 7-9 23, Martaye Sembly 0 2 0-0 6, Logan Jackson 1 0 0-0 2,...Published: Dec 29, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
SBMOP WINTER CLASSIC: Box -- Parrott vs. WCDS
Parrott 8 11 19 12 -- 50 WCDS 20 27 11 12 -- 70 PARROTT (4-3) Patrick Mayo 1 0 3-3 5, Matthew Huntley 0 1 1-2 4, Joseph Spear 3 0 9-9 15, Kris Wooten 1 1 0-0 5,...Published: Dec 29, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
SBMOP WINTER CLASSIC: Eagles fall short against Blue Devils
MOUNT OLIVE -- South Lenoir imposed its defensive prowess on Rosewood in a suffocating opening quarter, then remained stingy en route to a 53-44 triumph over the Eagles yesterday in second round play of the Southern Bank/Mount Olive Pickle Winter...Published: Dec 29, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
SBMOP WINTER CLASSIC: Box -- South Lenoir vs. Rosewood
South Lenoir 10 13 15 15 -- 53 Rosewood 2 13 19 10 -- 44 SOUTH LENOIR (8-3) Hunter Weeks 1 1 1-2 6, Tyrese Williams 2 0 0-0 4, Devion Staten 3 0 1-3 7, Roger Monroe 2 1...Published: Dec 29, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
SPMOP WINTER CLASSIC: WCDS shoots lights out against Parrott
bcoley@newsargus.com MOUNT OLIVE -- At first glance, it appeared the Golden State Warriors were running offense against Parrott Academy Wednesday night. With a hard rubbing of the eyes or use of prescription glasses, the Wayne Country Day Chargers came into...Published: Dec 29, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
SBMOP WINTER CLASSIC: Box -- Southern Wayne vs. Spring Creek
Southern Wayne 14 16 15 16 -- 61 Spring Creek 16 15 8 12 -- 51 SOUTHERN WAYNE (4-10) Rakilen Butler 0 0 1-2 1, Bless Thomas 7 2 2-5 22, Wilcliff Senatus 1 0 0-0 2, Quentin Carlton 2...Published: Dec 29, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
Wednesday, December 28, 2016
SBMOP WINTER CLASSIC: Methodical Patriots defeat Saints
MOUNT OLIVE -- Cold calculus. That is the perhaps the best way to remark Parrott Academy's ever-diligent, 67-56 victory Tuesday afternoon over Southern Wayne in opening-round play of the Southern Bank/Mount Olive Winter Pickle Classic held at venerable Kornegay Arena....Published: Dec 28, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
SBMOP WINTER CLASSIC: Goldsboro finds 2nd-half energy
rcoggins@newsargus.com MOUNT OLIVE -- Neither Goldsboro nor Rosewood seemed too concerned about style points Tuesday evening. The county rivals had the same goal: get a win. And the Cougars did. Jaryan Hargis pumped in 15 of his game-high 17 points...Published: Dec 28, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
BOYS' BASKETBALL: Princeton wins 5-overtime road thriller
Boys' basketball Princeton 81, South Creek 72 (5 OTs) * ROBERSONVILLE -- Colby Sullivan drained the nets for a career-high 35 points as Princeton claimed an 81-72, five-overtime victory over South Creek on Tuesday evening. "It was the craziest game...Published: Dec 28, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
SBMOP WINTER CLASSIC: BOX -- Wayne Christian boys vs. South Lenoir
WCS 12 13 13 22 -- 64 S. Lenoir 15 16 11 22 -- 60 WCS (3-4) DJ Waters 1 1 4-8 9, Darrian Oates 6 1 2-4 17, Martaye Sembly 5 5 0-0 25, Logan Jackson 1 0 0-0...Published: Dec 28, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
SBMOP WINTER CLASSIC: BOX -- Spring Creek boys vs. WCDS
Spring Creek 11 7 10 14 -- 42 WCDS 16 17 14 14 -- 61 SPRING CREEK (5-4) Dominique Morse 1 0 3-4 5, Allen Hickman 0 0 1-3 1, Jamerion Dawson 5 0 1-4 11, Landon Smothers 2 0...Published: Dec 28, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
SBMOP WINTER CLASSIC: Wayne Christian surprises South Lenoir
bcoley@newsargus.com MOUNT OLIVE -- Entering Tuesday night's game against South Lenoir, Wayne Christian had never won a game in the Southern Bank/Mount Olive Pickle Winter Classic. Darrian Oates changed that during the Eagles' first-ever appearance. With two crucial acrobatic layups...Published: Dec 28, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
SBMOP WINTER CLASSIC: Gators crowned by Chargers' King
BY BEN COLEY bcoley@newsargus.com MOUNT OLIVE -- Giving Wayne Country Day's Jamal King room to rise and fire is never a good idea. Spring Creek's defense allowed it to happen several times in Tuesday's matchup. And the Gators paid for...Published: Dec 28, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
SBMOP WINTER CLASSIC: Box -- Parrott vs. Southern Wayne
Parrott Academy 19 10 17 21 --67 Southern Wayne 12 13 13 18 --56 PARROTT ACADEMY (4-2) Patrick Mayo 1 0 2-4 4, Matthew Huntley 1 0 5-6 7, Joseph Spear 2 0 0-0 4, Kris Wooten 5 4 3-4...Published: Dec 28, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
SBMOP WINTER CLASSIC: BOX -- Goldsboro boys vs. Rosewood
Rosewood 12 7 6 13 -- 38 Goldsboro 16 12 13 20 -- 57 ROSEWOOD (0-8) Chance Howard 2 1 2-3 9, Noah Grantham 3 0 0-0 6, Luke Mooring 0 0 0-0 0, Jonathan Peacock 2 1 0-0 7,...Published: Dec 28, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
Monday, December 26, 2016
PREP BASKETBALL: Southern Bank/Mount Olive Pickle Winter Classic tips off Tuesday
MOUNT OLIVE -- Brain teaser time. What does 384 minutes have in common with basketball? Anyone? Hint: Eight teams. Still no answer? OK. Another hint: Four periods. Still stumped? Hmmm. Well, here's the answer: the Southern Bank/Mount Olive Pickle...Published: Dec 26, 2016 9:59 AM Full Story
ALL-AREA FOOTBALL: Princeton's Gaster cops coach of the year honors
PRINCETON -- The old ball coach is familiar, even if you don't know him. He dresses in the drawstrings of a former linebacker, on the south side of his playing days but not the first person you should try on...Published: Dec 26, 2016 9:59 AM Full Story
ALL-AREA FOOTBALL: EW's Britt named defensive player of the year
"Probably working hard in the weight room," said Britt, referring to the source of his achievements. "Just coming to practice every day and trying to get better. I had really good coaches. My defensive coach played defense in college so...Published: Dec 26, 2016 9:59 AM Full Story
ALL-AREA FOOTBALL: Princeton's Gibson Jr. named offensive player of the year
"He's a service-before-self person and that can't get lost in one football game. He is a special individual and a vast majority of our players are." And this was a different Earl, too. One year ago, he was timid. Didn't...Published: Dec 26, 2016 9:59 AM Full Story
Friday, December 23, 2016
PREPS DIGEST: JV news
JV * Boys' basketball: C.B. Aycock 58, Southern Wayne 54 -- Jaylan Robinson dropped in 16 points and CBA emerged as the Southern Wayne JV Christmas tournament champion Wednesday evening. Jacari Outlaw added 14 points, followed by Tyrie Artis...Published: Dec 23, 2016 10:08 AM Full Story
BOYS' BASKETBALL: King, Sanders each log double-double
WILSON -- Jamal King torched the nets for a career-high 44 points and Cole Atwood drained five 3-pointers -- in the first half -- during Wayne Country Day's 107-74 triumph over Faith Assembly in the third-place game of the Greenfield...Published: Dec 23, 2016 10:08 AM Full Story
GIRLS' BASKETBALL: Chargers fall to Oakwood
DURHAM -- Lexi Jeffreys notched a double-double -- 17 points, 12 rebounds -- as Wayne Country Day fell to Oakwood, 51-46, in the championship game of the Lady Viking Holiday Classic hosted by Voyager Academy. Jeffreys earned a nod on...Published: Dec 23, 2016 10:08 AM Full Story
GIRLS' BASKETBALL: Raleigh Sanderson slips by Rosewood
RALEIGH -- Sophomore Braylee Butts provided a game-high 22 points during Rosewood's 44-41 loss to Sanderson in opening-round play of the Summerfield Holiday Hoop Classic contested at Word of God Academy. Butts dished out six assists, picked Sanderson for three...Published: Dec 23, 2016 10:08 AM Full Story
Thursday, December 22, 2016
BOX: Pilkington Duals final -- CBA vs. Rosewood
2016 Terry Pilkington Memorial Duals Championship Match (at C.B. Aycock, Pikeville) Rosewood 68 C.B. Aycock 12 160 -- Tyler Hughes (CBA) wbf Joey Behrend, 54 seconds; 170 -- Collin Pendergraph (R) by FF; 182 -- Joshua Wallace (CBA) wbf David...Published: Dec 22, 2016 10:07 AM Full Story
PREPS DIGEST: JV news
JV * Boys' basketball: C.B. Aycock 48, Goldsboro 38 -- Jacari Outlaw tallied 15 points during the Golden Falcons' opening-round win over Goldsboro in the Southern Wayne JV Christmas Tournament on Wednesday afternoon. AliJuan Moore tallied nine points, followed by...Published: Dec 22, 2016 10:07 AM Full Story
WRESTLING: Rosewood dominates CBA in title match
rcoggins@newsargus.com PIKEVILLE -- When a reporter once asked Tampa Bay Bucs head football coach John McKay about his team's execution, he said, "I'm all for it." Charles B. Aycock head wrestling coach Brian Doyle felt like McKay on Wednesday evening....Published: Dec 22, 2016 10:07 AM Full Story
Wednesday, December 21, 2016
BOYS' BASKETBALL: Golden Falcons upend Bulldogs
PRINCETON -- Happy holidays. That was the prevailing consensus Tuesday night following Charles B. Aycock's grind-it-out, 53-46 victory over Princeton in consolation-bracket play of the Quickshirt.com Holiday Basketball Invitational. The triumph snapped a three-game skid for the Golden Falcons, and...Published: Dec 21, 2016 9:59 AM Full Story
GIRLS' BASKETBALL: CBA rolls over South Johnston
PRINCETON -- Senior guard Alexis Edmundson led all scorers with 19 points as Charles B. Aycock dispatched South Johnston, 53-39, in the consolation bracket of the Quickshirt.com Holiday Basketball Invitational on Tuesday at Deacon Jones Gymnasium. The performance was an...Published: Dec 21, 2016 9:59 AM Full Story
WRESTLING: Warriors' Bryant, Matthews each finish 2-0
Billy Bryant and Nate Matthews each emerged victorious in two individual matches, but Eastern Wayne suffered a pair of non-conference dual-team losses against North Pitt (54-27) and Corinth-Holders (69-12) on Tuesday evening. Bryant pinned the Pirates' Kenaz Duck 42 seconds...Published: Dec 21, 2016 9:59 AM Full Story
GIRLS' BASKETBALL: Jeffreys, Freeman lead WCDS
DURHAM -- Lexi Jeffreys logged 12 points during Wayne Country Day's 43-32 triumph over Voyager Academy in the Voyager Lady Vikings Holiday Classic on Tuesday. Lillian Freeman added 10 points. WCDS (8-4 overall) faces Oakwood in the title game today....Published: Dec 21, 2016 9:59 AM Full Story
BOYS' BASKETBALL: King, Sanders each have double-double for WCDS
WILSON -- Jamal King and Jimmie Sanders each notched a double-double in Wayne Country Day's 72-64 victory over Lake Country (Tex) Christian School during the Greenfield Christmas Tournament on Tuesday evening. King pumped in 20 points and grabbed 14 rebounds....Published: Dec 21, 2016 9:59 AM Full Story
BOX: Goldsboro-Eastern Wayne girls
Goldsboro 17 14 12 15 -- 58 Eastern Wayne 21 12 16 12 -- 61 GOLDSBORO (4-4) Tyisha Douglas 1 0 1-2 3, Destiny Lucas 3 0 2-8 8, Ruby Cannon 0 1 0-0 3, Tziah Kelly 4 1 1-3...Published: Dec 21, 2016 9:59 AM Full Story
GIRLS' BASKETBALL: Eastern Wayne slips past Goldsboro
BY BEN COLEY bencoley@newsargus.com Eastern Wayne head coach Michael Gurganus is a fan of UNC basketball. Similar to Tar Heels' head coach Roy Williams, he chooses not to call timeouts in crunch time. Instead, he lets the players work through...Published: Dec 21, 2016 9:59 AM Full Story
PREPS DIGEST: JV news
JV * Boys' basketball: Eastern Wayne 30, Goldsboro 28 -- Rudy Spears led the Warriors with 14 points, six rebounds and three assists. Teammate Devin Brown added eight points and six rebounds. Dishon Rhodes paced Goldsboro's offense with nine...Published: Dec 21, 2016 9:59 AM Full Story
BOX: Goldsboro-E. Wayne boys
Goldsboro 18 15 10 11 -- 54 Eastern Wayne 14 19 17 15 -- 65 GOLDSBORO (4-4) Darryl Gaddis 2 0 1-2 5, Isaiah Cogdell 2 0 2-2 6, Jaryan Hargis 4 0 2-2 10, Christian Bullock 1 0 1-2...Published: Dec 21, 2016 9:59 AM Full Story
BOYS' BASKETBALL: Warriors knock off Cougars
bcoley@newsargus.com Eastern Wayne has been through the growing pains this season. Almost everything is new. The coach, the offensive plays -- heck, even the jerseys are new. However, a month into the season, unfamiliar styles are turning into comfortable routines....Published: Dec 21, 2016 9:59 AM Full Story
BOX: CBA-South Johnston girls
South Johnston 15 9 8 7 --39 C.B. Aycock 15 10 12 16 --53 SOUTH JOHNSTON (0-10) Mary Ann Brown 1 1 0-0 5, Kelly Dorman 0 1 0-0 3, Iceyanna Spruill 0 0 3-4 3, Carmen Keene 0 4...Published: Dec 21, 2016 9:59 AM Full Story
BOX: CBA-Princeton boys
C.B. Aycock 15 14 12 12 --53 Princeton 21 6 9 10 --46 C.B. AYCOCK (4-7) Michael Evans 0 0 1-2 1, Semaj Yelverton 4 2 5-6 19, Eli Batts 2 3 2-2 15, Justin Lofton-Russell 0 1 3-4 6,...Published: Dec 21, 2016 9:59 AM Full Story
Tuesday, December 20, 2016
Middle School Digest
Girls' basketball: Grantham 32, Dillard 17 -- Grantham's Alissa Meadows led with 18 points. Morgan Kennedy recorded eight points while D'Mia Wright pinched in six. Victoria Royal led Dillard with 12 points. Grantham moved to 4-1 on the season. Boys'...Published: Dec 20, 2016 9:59 AM Full Story
GIRLS' BOX: South Johnston at Princeton
South Johnston 5 13 5 7 -- 30 Princeton 16 10 9 7 -- 42 PRINCETON (4-3) Emily Ricks 3 0 1-4 7, Jazmaine McCain 9 0 5-7 23, Jordan Benson 4 0 0-2 8, Megan Bryant 1 0 2-2...Published: Dec 20, 2016 9:59 AM Full Story
GIRLS' BOX: CBA vs. Midway
Midway 18 12 16 19 -- 65 CBA 19 9 2 20 -- 50 MIDWAY (7-1) Leah Williams 6 2 6-7 24, JJ Sankey 7 0 5-6 19, Logan Baggett 1 0 0-0 2, Hannah Lucas 1 0 3-4 5,...Published: Dec 20, 2016 9:59 AM Full Story
GIRLS' BASKETBALL: McCain leads Princeton past South Johnston
PRINCETON -- The mismatch was there. Princeton, at times, took advantage. Other times, not so much. But when the Bulldogs got the ball inside to Jazmaine McCain, she was unstoppable. An out-of-bounds play. Money. A layup in transition. Easy payday....Published: Dec 20, 2016 9:59 AM Full Story
BOYS' BOX: South Johnston at Princeton
South Johnston 14 8 23 27 -- 73 Princeton 8 15 15 22 -- 60 PRINCETON (3-4) Landon Futrelle 2 1 0-0 7, Colby Sullivan 0 4 3-4 15, Austin Sullivan 2 0 2-5 6, Ryan Woodard 1 1 0-0...Published: Dec 20, 2016 9:59 AM Full Story
BOYS' BOX: CBA vs. Midway
Midway 12 11 17 24 -- 64 CBA 11 12 21 13 -- 57 MIDWAY (5-2) Adam Butler 2 1 2-2 9, Austin Raynor 2 2 3-4 13, Colby Pope 6 0 0-0 12, Cole Parker 1 0 0-0 2,...Published: Dec 20, 2016 9:59 AM Full Story
BOYS' BASKETBALL: Trojans' shooting too much for Bulldogs
PRINCETON -- Jeff Davis watched as South Johnston's DeParis Patterson knifed through the lane and dished off to Javonte Smith for an "and-one" play. "How does that happen?" Davis said. It's a question he asked himself throughout the Bulldogs' 73-60...Published: Dec 20, 2016 9:59 AM Full Story
BOYS' BASKETBALL: CBA falls to Midway
PRINCETON -- The trial phase? Worth it. That was the post-game sentiment of Charles B. Aycock varsity basketball coach Dave Elmore, who went outside the powder-blue box in advance of his team's matchup with Midway High during Monday's opening-round...Published: Dec 20, 2016 9:59 AM Full Story
Monday, December 19, 2016
WRESTLING: Warriors continue to grow; Eagles place 2nd
Eastern Wayne's Joseph Scofield and Nate Matthews each emerged victorious in four individual matches during the Warrior Holiday Duals contested Saturday in New Hope. The duo combined for four pins on the day. The Warriors finished 1-4 in the...Published: Dec 19, 2016 9:59 AM Full Story
WRESTLING: Three CBA grapplers medal at Panther Invitational
BETHEL -- Joshua Wallace kept his worksheet spotless and Charles B. Aycock finished fifth overall during the Panther Invitational contested at North Pitt High School. Wallace improved to 23-0 with a 3-2 victory over Lumberton's Derrick McCall in the...Published: Dec 19, 2016 9:59 AM Full Story
GIRLS' BASKETBALL: Wayne Christian claims Patriot Classic title
KINSTON -- Adayah Ginn buried a game-changing 3-pointer in the fourth quarter, and Wayne Christian claimed the Patriot Classic championship with a 47-43 victory over Parrott Academy. Down 23-22 at halftime, Wayne Christian took an aggressive second-half approach on offense....Published: Dec 19, 2016 9:59 AM Full Story
PREPS DIGEST: JV news
JV * Boys' basketball: Goldsboro 57, Rocky Mount Prep 49 -- TyJuwan Barnes led three Cougars in double figures with 16 points. Jyrei Thompson knocked down 14 points, while Al'Tivon Williams collected 12 points. Goldsboro returns to action Tuesday...Published: Dec 19, 2016 9:59 AM Full Story
Saturday, December 17, 2016
BOYS' BASKETBALL: Cougars overwhelm Jaguars
Goldsboro head coach Latina Bullock-Williams has constantly preached to her players that they'll never play the same opponent twice. Even if it's actually the same team -- the squad will come back the second time doing something different than the...Published: Dec 17, 2016 11:25 PM Full Story
GIRLS' BASKETBALL: Saints dominate Golden Falcons
DUDLEY -- Samiya Bess scored a game-high 33 points and a swarming Saint defense forced 24 turnovers as Southern Wayne upended Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference and county rival Charles B. Aycock, 71-38, on Friday evening. Bess began her march through...Published: Dec 17, 2016 11:25 PM Full Story
BOYS' BOX: C.B. Aycock at So. Wayne
C.B. Aycock 14 14 13 10 -- 51 Southern Wayne 18 13 12 11 -- 54 C.B. AYCOCK (3-6, 0-2) Michael Evans 1 0 3-4 5, Semaj Yelverton 5 0 4-4 14, Eli Batts 2 1 5-6 12, Justin Lofton-Russell...Published: Dec 17, 2016 11:25 PM Full Story
BOYS' BOX: Oakwood at WCDS
Oakwood 11 8 8 7 -- 34 W. Country Day 18 26 23 9 -- 72 OAKWOOD Charles Corey 1 1 0-2 5, Damon Hardy 0 0 0-0 0, Jackson Carriere 2 0 0-0 4, Jermaine Smith 2 1 0-0...Published: Dec 17, 2016 11:25 PM Full Story
GIRLS' BOX: Oakwood at WCDS
Oakwood 4 16 5 1 -- 26 W. Country Day 10 16 15 25 -- 66 OAKWOOD Cate Duncan 2 0 2-5 6, Abbi Adler 1 0 0-0 2, Jenny Payter 1 0 0-0 2, Annabelle Averette 0 0 0-0...Published: Dec 17, 2016 11:25 PM Full Story
BOYS' BOX: RM Prep at Goldsboro
RM Prep 18 17 21 21 -- 77 Goldsboro 23 15 12 16 -- 66 ROCKY MOUNT PREP (6-0) Jayden Draughn 6 0 4-7 16, Kahlil Baker 8 1 2-2 21, Keyshawn Bryant 9 0 1-5 19, Patrick Hines 3...Published: Dec 17, 2016 11:25 PM Full Story
GIRLS' BOX: RM Prep at Goldsboro
RM Prep 5 6 5 3 -- 19 Goldsboro 24 14 10 12 -- 60 ROCKY MOUNT PREP (0-5) Akira Simmons 2 0 1-2 5, Angelic Dawson 1 0 1-2 3, Elena Johnson 0 1 2-3 5, J'Mya Glaze 2...Published: Dec 17, 2016 11:25 PM Full Story
GIRLS' BOX: C.B. Aycock at So. Wayne
C.B. Aycock 9 8 10 11 -- 38 Southern Wayne 17 17 19 18 -- 71 C.B. AYCOCK (6-3, 0-2 ECC) Mookie Powell 1 2 3-9 11, Arlanda Faulkner 1 0 2-2 4, Alexis Edmundson 5 0 1-4 11, Cassandra...Published: Dec 17, 2016 11:25 PM Full Story
BOYS' BASKETBALL: Saints slip past Golden Falcons
DUDLEY -- Poise. The Southern Wayne varsity boys' basketball team exuded its air en masse Friday night, starting quickly and holding on late to defeat Charles B. Aycock, 54-51, in front of a boisterous homecoming crowd at "The Halo." From the...Published: Dec 17, 2016 11:25 PM Full Story
BOYS' BASKETBALL: Poor second half dooms Cougars
If high school varsity games only had two quarters, Goldsboro would be in great shape this season. But there's always the second half. Rocky Mount Prep and Keyshawn Bryant knew this Friday. The Cougars, however, may have forgotten. Bryant torched...Published: Dec 17, 2016 11:25 PM Full Story
GIRLS' BASKETBALL: WCDS tops Oakwood
Stop Bianca Lockamy. Control the defensive end of the court. Wayne Country Day head varsity girls' basketball coach David Flowers couldn't have scripted the gameplan any better. One of the state's top scorers, Lockamy fouled out and watched the final...Published: Dec 17, 2016 11:25 PM Full Story
BOYS' BASKETBALL: EW notches road win
NEW BERN -- Eastern Wayne notched its first Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference victory of the season, a 58-52 decision over New Bern on Friday evening. No statistics were submitted. The Warriors entertain Goldsboro on Tuesday....Published: Dec 17, 2016 11:25 PM Full Story
BOYS' BASKETBALL: WCS pounds Epiphany
KINSTON -- Marteye Sembley tallied 17 points as Wayne Christian throttled Epiphany, 92-66, in a pre-holiday tournament contested at Parrott Academy. Macaiah Singletary supplied 11 points. Jamari Waters chipped in ine points. Josiah Simmons and Rayshawn Wellington put eight points...Published: Dec 17, 2016 11:25 PM Full Story
BOYS' BASKETBALL: King, Chargers take care of Oakwood
The seeds are slowly starting to bloom. Jamal King posted a double-double -- 16 points, 10 rebounds -- as Wayne Country Day dismantled Oakwood, 76-34, in non-conference action Friday evening. Cole Atwood pumped in 11 of his game-high 18 points...Published: Dec 17, 2016 11:25 PM Full Story
BOYS' BASKETBALL: Golden Falcons fall on the road
HOLLYWOOD CROSSROADS -- Justin Lofton-Russell buried three triples and tallied 13 points during Charles B. Aycock's 51-41 loss to D.H. Conley in an Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference game. Muhammed Brooks added eight points. Semaj Yelverton scored five points. As a...Published: Dec 17, 2016 11:25 PM Full Story
GIRLS' BASKETBALL: Warriors edge Bears
NEW BERN -- Treycie Ford led three Eastern Wayne players in double figures with 18 points during a 64-61 victory over New Bern in Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference action. Nyesha Best chipped in 13 points, while Ziomara Williams collected 10...Published: Dec 17, 2016 11:25 PM Full Story
GIRLS' BASKETBALL: Conquerors continue hot start
GREENVILLE -- Chloe Mills provided a team-leading 16 points during Faith Christian's 41-24 victory over N.C. Christian Schools Association 2-A rival Trinity Christian on Friday evening. Jordan Lawhon added 11 points and nine rebounds. The Conquerors (7-2 overall) return home...Published: Dec 17, 2016 11:25 PM Full Story
GIRLS' BASKETBALL: Eagles post road win
KINSTON -- Kasey Norris poured in eight of her team-best 18 points in the fourth quarter, and Wayne Christian turned back Bethel Christian 43-35 in a pre-holiday tournament at Parrott Academy. WCS led 20-16 at halftime. Emma Harbuck complimented Norris'...Published: Dec 17, 2016 11:25 PM Full Story
JV Digest
• Boys' basketball: C.B. Aycock 39, Southern Wayne 29 -- Jacari Outlaw paced a balanced Golden Falcons offense with 12 points. Jaylan Robinson and Raekwon Coley delivered eight points apiece.• Girls' basketball: Southern Wayne 22, C.B. Aycock 18 -- Taylor...Published: Dec 17, 2016 11:25 PM Full Story
Middle School Digest
• Girls' basketball: Dillard 39, Wayne School of Engineering 18 -- Dyamond George scored 18 points and Victoria Royal contributed 13. Shayla Greene supplied five points, eight assists and six steals. Mary Archibald led WSE with 14 points. Dillard improved...Published: Dec 17, 2016 11:25 PM Full Story
Friday, December 16, 2016
GIRLS' BASKETBALL: SC girls knock off Hobbton
SEVEN SPRINGS -- Best laid plans don't often include wrinkles. But the Spring Creek varsity girls' basketball team dispelled that notion Thursday evening, getting sustained production from freshman forward Belinda Carson en route to a 50-34 victory over Carolina 1-A...Published: Dec 16, 2016 10:01 AM Full Story
BOYS' BASKETBALL: Gators handle Wildcats
SEVEN SPRINGS -- Dominique Morse scored 14 points and keyed a breakout third quarter to propel host Spring Creek to a physically exhausting, 70-53 triumph last evening over Hobbton "The Swamp." The matchup, marred by a total of 51...Published: Dec 16, 2016 10:01 AM Full Story
SIGNING: Eagles' Sladick headed to Pitt CC
rcoggins@newsargus.com Hannah Sladick made a good first impression during an impromptu volleyball practice at Pitt Community College. And Bulldogs head coach Katelynn Speas made sure Sladick didn't slip away once the session ended. She quickly offered the Wayne Christian senior...Published: Dec 16, 2016 10:01 AM Full Story
GIRLS' BASKETBALL: Lakewood cruises past North Duplin
SALEMBURG -- Destiny George recorded seven points during North Duplin's 43-21 loss to Carolina 1-A Conference rival Lakewood on Thursday evening. Alyssa Santos and Mary Taylor Jones posted four points apeice. Kenzie Taylor added two points. North Duplin (0-4 overall)...Published: Dec 16, 2016 10:01 AM Full Story
GIRLS' BASKETBALL: Conley defeats CBA in overtime
HOLLYWOOD CROSSROADS -- Cassandra Lassiter dropped in 13 points, including 12 from 3-point range, during Charles B. Aycock's 45-44 overtime loss to D.H. Conley on Thursday evening. Tanika Powell contributed 11 points, five rebounds and six steals before fouling out....Published: Dec 16, 2016 10:01 AM Full Story
GIRLS' BASKETBALL: Saints defeat Hawks on the road
La GRANGE -- Samiya Bess posted a double-double -- 15 rebounds, 10 points -- during Southern Wayne's 46-38, non-conference conquest inside Wooten Gym on Thursday evening. Bess also blocked six shots. Iyaha Bess chipped in nine points. The Saints improved...Published: Dec 16, 2016 10:01 AM Full Story
SWIMMING: Rosewood's Fitzmaurice wins 100 breaststroke
CLINTON -- Rosewood's Rebecca Fitzmaurice emerged victorious in the girls' 100-yard breaststroke during a multi-team meet hosted by Clinton High School. Fitzmaurice touched the wall first in 1 minute, 21.39 seconds. Dalton Ira claimed the 200 free in 2:04.7 and...Published: Dec 16, 2016 10:01 AM Full Story
BOYS' BASKETBALL: Vernon hits 19 points in Eagle's road loss
WARSAW -- Conner Vernon collected 19 points during Rosewood's 70-40 loss to Carolina 1-A Conference foe James Kenan inside Harmon Gym on Thursday evening. Luke Mooring added nine points. The Eagles return to action Dec. 27 against Goldsboro in the...Published: Dec 16, 2016 10:01 AM Full Story
BOYS' BASKETBALL: Cobb leads North Duplin on the road
SALEMBURG -- Malik Cobb torched the nets for a game-high 25 points and North Duplin erased a double-digit, first-quarter deficit to defeat Lakewood 61-48 on the Carolina 1-A Conference scene. The Rebels trailed 15-6 after one quarter. Schmid Romeus added...Published: Dec 16, 2016 10:01 AM Full Story
PREPS DIGEST: JV, middle school news
JV * Girls' basketball: C.B. Aycock 26, D.H. Conley 25 -- Heaven Tatum led the Golden Falcons' offense with eight points. Jenna Oliver tallied five pionts. Sharon Moorefield scored four points. Taylor Gay, Morgan Casey, Dassani Jackson and Shi...Published: Dec 16, 2016 10:01 AM Full Story
GIRLS' BOX: Hobbton @ Spring Creek
Hobbton 5 14 7 8 --34 Spring Creek 17 12 8 13 --50 HOBBTON (1-6, 0-2) Alexis Bustamante 0 0 0-1 0, Aneesha Dunn 0 2 4-5 10, Jada Parker 1 0 0-0 2, Delaney Thornton 0 0 1-2 1,...Published: Dec 16, 2016 10:01 AM Full Story
BOYS' BOX: Hobbton @ Spring Creek
Hobbton 5 15 16 17 --53 Spring Creek 12 18 24 16 --70 HOBBTON (2-4, 0-1) Cody Stewart 2 0 1-4 5, Duqunta Wright 1 0 1-1 3, Josh Blue 2 0 9-10 13, Jusen Bell 0 1 1-2 4,...Published: Dec 16, 2016 10:01 AM Full Story
Thursday, December 15, 2016
WRESTLING BOXES: CBA, So. Nash, Princeton
Wednesday's matches (at C.B. Aycock HS, Pikeville) Match 1 Southern Nash 51 Princeton 24 106 -- Double FF; 113 -- Mark Sanders (SN) wbf Hunter Reliford, 0:25 seconds; 120 -- Daniel Medina (SN) dec. Gage Holmes, 8-3; 126 -- Luke...Published: Dec 15, 2016 9:59 AM Full Story
WRESTLING: CBA's Doyle continues to look for improvement
rcoggins@newsargus.com PIKEVILLE -- Still not satisfied. First-year Charles B. Aycock head wrestling coach Brian Doyle didn't say it in so many words, but his face undoubtedly told the story Wednesday evening. Sure, Aycock walked away with two wins -- a...Published: Dec 15, 2016 9:59 AM Full Story
WRESTLING: Warriors launch ECC schedule
Six Eastern Wayne grapplers each posted a 2-0 worksheet during a three-team Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference meet hosted by the Warriors. EW defeated J.H. Rose 48-35 and battled to a 36-36 draw with South Central. SC won the match based...Published: Dec 15, 2016 9:59 AM Full Story
BOYS' BASKETBALL: East Duplin shuts down North Duplin
CALYPSO -- Luke Britt dropped in 14 points during North Duplin's 60-48, non-conference loss to county rival East Duplin on Wednesday evening. Schmid Romeus and Terrion Addison contributed 13 and 12 points, respectively, for the Rebels. Chase King, Malik Cobb,...Published: Dec 15, 2016 9:59 AM Full Story
BOYS' INDOOR TRACK: Golden Falcons dominate meet
KINSTON -- Charles B. Aycock claimed first place in six of 11 contested events during a multi-meet team ran at Kinston High School on Wednesday afternoon. The 3,200 relay of John Parrish, Davis Carroll, Jon Bowers and Deshawn Owens crossed...Published: Dec 15, 2016 9:59 AM Full Story
GIRLS' INDOOR TRACK: Bryant sparks CBA
KINSTON -- Charles B. Aycock's Bre'onna Bryant placed second during the 500-meter run with a time of 1 minute, 36 seconds during a multi-team meet contested at Kinston High School on Wednesday evening. Bryant ended up fourth in 7.71 seconds...Published: Dec 15, 2016 9:59 AM Full Story
GIRLS' BASKETBALL: South Central stops EW in ECC 3A-4A opener
WINTERVILLE -- South Central knocked Eastern Wayne from the unbeaten ranks with a 53-39 victory in the Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference opener for both teams Tuesday evening. Nyesha Best led the Warriors with nine points. Treycie Ford scored eight points,...Published: Dec 15, 2016 9:59 AM Full Story
GIRLS' BASKETBALL: East Duplin rolls over North Duplin
CALYPSO -- East Duplin raced to a 22-point lead after one quarter and rolled past North Duplin, 60-9, on Wednesday evening. Destiny George emerged as the Rebels' leading scorer with five points. Teammates Alyssa Santos and Kenzie Taylor supplied two...Published: Dec 15, 2016 9:59 AM Full Story
GIRLS' BOX: South Lenoir @ Eastern Wayne
South Lenoir 9 7 3 19 -- 38 Eastern Wayne 8 10 15 12 -- 45 SOUTH LENOIR (6-3) Sara Stroud 1 0 0-0 2, Keely Gates 1 0 0-0 2, Tiara Graham 1 1 0-2 5, Hunter West 3...Published: Dec 15, 2016 9:59 AM Full Story
GIRLS' BASKETBALL: EW's defense be-devils South Lenoir
Eastern Wayne 45, South Lenoir 38 * For Eastern Wayne, sometimes the best offense is a good defense. Not just any defense -- but one that swarms to the ball, dives after each loose ball and creates utter havoc to...Published: Dec 15, 2016 9:59 AM Full Story
PREPS DIGEST: JV news
JV * Boys' basketball: Eastern Wayne 36, South Lenoir 27 -- Junious Tyson collected 12 points, eight rebounds and four steals during the Warriors' home win on Wednesday. Rudy Spears logged eight points, five rebounds and three steals. *...Published: Dec 15, 2016 9:59 AM Full Story
BOYS' BOX: South Lenoir @ Eastern Wayne
South Lenoir 16 10 13 12 8 -- 59 Eastern Wayne 12 12 12 15 10 -- 61 SOUTH LENOIR (6-3) Hunter Weeks 0 2 0-0 6, Adonte Ward 1 0 0-0 2, Tyrese Williams 1 1 0-0 5, Devion...Published: Dec 15, 2016 9:59 AM Full Story
BOYS' BASKETBALL: EW's Rouse delivers in OT
BY BEN COLEY bcoley@newsargus.com Before Eastern Wayne and South Lenoir walked onto the court for their overtime period, Warriors' head coach Bill Manning passed along a simple memo to his group. Be patient offensively, and make sure the shooter gets...Published: Dec 15, 2016 9:59 AM Full Story
Wednesday, December 14, 2016
BOYS' BASKETBALL: WCDS dismantles Crossroads Christian
Well, wasn't that fun. Wayne Country Day School, using all facets of its much-ballyhooed offensive lineup, at first discombobulated -- then dismantled -- visiting Crossroads Christian, 85-54, on Tuesday evening in front of a relentless, raucous home crowd. And the...Published: Dec 14, 2016 10:00 AM Full Story
WRESTLING: Rosewood sweeps tri-meet
SMITHFIELD -- Rosewood rallied past Corinth-Holders 44-36 and easily dispatched Neuse Charter 54-18 during a non-conference tri-meet contested at Harris Gym. Corinth-Holders raced to a 24-6 advantage over the Eagles, the reigning state 1-A dual-team champions. The brother tandem...Published: Dec 14, 2016 9:59 AM Full Story
BOYS' BASKETBALL: Lakewood knocks off Spring Creek
SEVEN SPRINGS -- Cameron Jones notched a double-double -- 12 points, 15 rebounds -- during Spring Creek's 51-47 loss to Lakewood on Tuesday evening. It was the Carolina 1-A Conference opener for botht eams. Najee Young chipped in 13 points....Published: Dec 14, 2016 9:59 AM Full Story
BOYS' BASKETBALL: Rosewood falls at Hobbton
NEWTON GROVE -- Marquell Vaughan knocked down 12 points in Rosewood's 52-47 loss to Hobbton on Tuesday evening. It was the Carolina 1-A Conference opener for both teams. Jonathan Peacock added 11 points for the Eagles. Rosewood (0-6 overall) is...Published: Dec 14, 2016 9:59 AM Full Story
GIRLS' BASKETBALL: Saints drop league opener at New Bern
NEW BERN -- Samiya Bess emerged Southern Wayne's leading scorer with 20 points in a 54-45 loss to New Bern on Tuesday evening. It was the Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference opener for both teams. Iyahna Bess supplied seven points and...Published: Dec 14, 2016 9:59 AM Full Story
GIRLS' BASKETBALL: Gators' Marriner tosses in 25 points
SEVEN SPRINGS -- Ashley Marriner tossed in a game-high 25 points as Spring Creek throttled Lakewood, 59-30, in the Carolina 1-A Conference opener for both teams Tuesday evening. Marriner added three assists and three steals. Destiney Sutton collected 12 points,...Published: Dec 14, 2016 9:59 AM Full Story
GIRLS' BOX: JK @ Princeton
James Kenan 15 7 5 9 -- 36 Princeton 8 16 14 8 -- 46 JAMES KENAN (0-1) Diamond Cooper 1 0 0-0 2, Diamond Melvin 0 0 0-2 0, Dynasty Player 3 2 0-0 9, Tiffany Kurtz 0 3...Published: Dec 14, 2016 9:59 AM Full Story
GIRLS' BASKETBALL: Bulldogs cruise past Tigers
PRINCETON -- James Kenan's Tiffany Kurtz carved up Princeton's defense during the first quarter of Tuesday night's matchup. Three-point shot after 3-point shot fell through the net. Princeton, which showed poise, never wavered. The Bulldogs diagnosed the issue and...Published: Dec 14, 2016 9:59 AM Full Story
PREPS DIGEST: JV, middle schools
JV * Boys' basketball: Rosewood 36, Hobbton 24 -- Trent Lancaster paced the visiting Eagles' offense with 12 points. Logan Mitchell chipped in seven points. Rosewood (2-4 overall) travels to James Kenan on Thursday. * Girls basketball: Southern Wayne...Published: Dec 14, 2016 9:59 AM Full Story
GIRLS' BASKETBALL: Holloman scores 30 points in WCDS win
When in doubt, Jala Holloman. The Wayne Country Day sophomore point guard showcased a diverse and improved skill set, registering a game-high 30 points and leading the Chargers to a never-in-doubt, 64-40 varsity triumph over visiting Crossroads Christian on...Published: Dec 14, 2016 9:59 AM Full Story
BOYS' BOX: James Kenan @ Princeton
James Kenan 17 22 23 18 -- 80 Princeton 21 10 17 18 -- 66 JAMES KENAN (1-0) Biran Boi 2 0 2-3 6, Cole Pridgen 0 3 0-0 9, Darryl McCaster 5 1 3-4 16, Desmond Tillery 1 1...Published: Dec 14, 2016 9:59 AM Full Story
BOYS' BASKETBALL: Princeton starts strong, can't finish off JK
bcoley@newsargus.com PRINCETON -- Princeton began Tuesday night's game like it was shot out of a circus cannon. Drives to the hoop. Perimeter shots. Short-range floaters. All of it seemed to work against James Kenan. That is until the Tigers used...Published: Dec 14, 2016 9:59 AM Full Story
GIRLS' BOX: Crossroads Christian girls @ WCDS
Crossroads 8 9 11 12 --40 Wayne Country Day 21 12 15 16 --64 CROSSROADS (1-2) Lacie Steffenson 1 0 1-2 3, Amber Peoples 8 0 4-9 20, Kelcee Anderson 2 0 3-3 7, Jenny Boyd 1 0 1-2 3,...Published: Dec 14, 2016 9:59 AM Full Story
Monday, December 12, 2016
INDOOR TRACK: CBA's Graham sets school record
ROCKY MOUNT -- Charles B. Aycock's Kamarion Graham set a new school record in the 55-meter dash during the Polar Bear Track Meet contested at Rocky Mount High School. Graham broke the tape in 6.53 seconds. Trevor Holt qualified for...Published: Dec 12, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
BOYS' BASKETBALL: Eagles' Sembly scores 29 points in road loss
DURHAM -- Martaye Sembly poured in 29 points during Wayne Christian's 84-70 loss to United Faith Christian in the Frank Summerfield Classic held at Word of God Academy. Sembly also grabbed seven rebounds. Darrian Oates provided 25 points, six rebounds...Published: Dec 12, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
GOLF: Lane Tree Ladies Golf Association
The Lane Tree Ladies Golf Association held a year-end breakfast celebration and announced the award winners for the 2016 season. Lou Ellen Flowers claimed the President's Cup. She was named the league's Spring Ringer and Most Improved player. Novella Zambelli...Published: Dec 12, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
WRESTLING: Rosewood claims 21st USAF/Eagle Invitational team crown
rcoggins@newsargus.com Rosewood entered the 21st edition of the USAF/Eagle Invitational with one goal. Depend on each other for your optimum performance. The Eagles accomplished that goal in solid fashion Saturday afternoon. Although Tim Decatur emerged as the lone individual champion,...Published: Dec 12, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
FEATURE: Aycock's McGee graduating early to attend UNC
rcoggins@newsargus.com PIKEVILLE -- Ashton McGee's phone bleeped. It was a text message from North Carolina head baseball coach Mike Fox. The sleepy-eyed Charles B. Aycock senior decided to call Fox on his way to school the next morning. Only, McGee...Published: Dec 12, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
PREPS DIGEST: JV news
JV * Boys' basketball: Eastern Wayne 35, Goldsboro 30 -- Sophomore Rudy Spears emerged as the Warriors' top performer with 12 points, eight rebounds and three assists. Darius Best added 11 points for Eastern Wayne, which climbed to 2-4...Published: Dec 12, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
Sunday, December 11, 2016
SWIMMING -- Meet #2 at Y
rcoggins@newsargus.com Rosewood had two extra meets under its belt. Its county bethren hadn't hit the pool for live competition since the Thanksgiving break. The layoff didn't seem to matter. Four swimmers logged either regional or state-meet qualifying times in a...Published: Dec 11, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
STORY -- Rosewood girls @ CB Aycock
bcoley@newsargus.com PIKEVILLE -- Disaster struck for Charles B. Aycock' Tanika Powell fell to the court and writhed in pain during the first quarter of Friday night's game against Rosewood. The Eagles began to pressure, confuse and out-hustle CBA's offense. The...Published: Dec 11, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
STORY -- Rosewood boys @ C.B. Aycock
C.B. Aycock 50, Rosewood 43 * PIKEVILLE -- Charles B. Aycock head coach Dave Elmore called a timeout when Rosewood gained control of Friday night's game. Wasting no time, Elmore got into the faces of his players and audibly screamed,...Published: Dec 11, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
STORY -- Hilltop girls @ Faith
Hilltop Christian 37, Faith Christian 24 * Abigaile Manzaro scored 19 points and grabbed eight rebounds, propelling Hilltop Christian to a run-and-hide, 37-24 victory over Faith Christian Academy on a frigid Friday evening. The triumph was the latest in a...Published: Dec 11, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
STORY -- Hilltop Christian @ Faith
jhayes@newsargus.com En fuego. Albeit cliché, the oft-used catch phrase was bottled Friday night by Hilltop Christian guard Zeke Lee, whose lightning-quick, 34-point bucket reel prompted the Chargers to a 68-42 victory over host Faith Christian Academy. And the fireworks started...Published: Dec 11, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
STORY -- EW girls @ Goldsboro
Eastern Wayne 69, Goldsboro 52 * You want an up-tempo game? Take on Eastern Wayne. The Warriors seized a nine-point lead barely 1 1/2 minutes into their contest with county rival Goldsboro on Friday evening, and cruised to a 69-52...Published: Dec 11, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
STORY -- EW boys @ Goldsboro
rcoggins@newsargus.com Despite entering halftime with a three-point lead, Russell Stephens finally got a chance to voice his emotions in the locker room. He wouldn't repeat the conversation. His eyebrow-raising tirade undoubtedly woke up his team. Goldsboro opened the third quarter...Published: Dec 11, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
OUTDOORS -- Marsh column
Few of North Carolina's game mammals come in assorted color variations. The one with the most different color phases is the fox squirrel. It has so many color phases in the Southeast because it evolved with frequent fire that changes...Published: Dec 11, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
UMO struggles from field in loss to North Greenville
MOUNT OLIVE -- The University of Mount Olive and North Greenville battled through poor shooting and exchanged a series of blows in the first half of Saturday night's game. It became clear the matchup would be decided by the team...Published: Dec 11, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
DIGEST -- Weekend
Boy's basketball C.B. Aycock 50, Rosewood 43 * PIKEVILLE -- Charles B. Aycock head coach Dave Elmore called a timeout when Rosewood gained control of Friday night's game. Wasting no time, Elmore got into the faces of his players and...Published: Dec 11, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
BOXES -- Rosewood @ CBA
BOYS Rosewood 12 4 15 12 -- 43 C.B. Aycock 7 12 14 17 -- 50 ROSEWOOD (0-5) Chance Howard 7 1 1-1 18, Noah Grantham 3 0 0-0 6, Jonathan Peacock 2 0 3-4, 7, Conner Vernon 1 0...Published: Dec 11, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
BOXES -- Hilltop Christian @ Faith
GIRLS Hilltop 17 11 5 4 -- 37 Faith Christian 4 5 5 10 -- 24 HILLTOP (5-0) Abigail Scott 1 0 0-0 2, Madison Manriquez 2 2 0-0 10, Hannah Manzaro 0 0 1-1 1, Isabel Colop 1 1...Published: Dec 11, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
BOXES -- E. Wayne @ Goldsboro
GIRLS Eastern Wayne 18 17 19 15 -- 69 Goldsboro 8 14 10 20 -- 52 EASTERN WAYNE (6-0) Channing Williams 0 0 0-0 0, Tiayanna Barnes 2 0 0-0 4, Taniyah Oats 2 1 0-0 7, Tammaria Smith 2...Published: Dec 11, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Friday, December 9, 2016
WRESTLING: 21st USAF/Eagle Invitational notebook
* C.B. Aycock has won four Eagle Invitational titles. * A total of 10 grapplers protected their No. 1 seed and emerged as individual champions in 2015. Holly Springs, CBA, Rosewood, Millbrook and Corinth-Holders accounted for all 14 gold medals....Published: Dec 9, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
WRESTLING: Eagles, Hawks wear targets on their back in Eagle Invitational
rcoggins@newsargus.com That big purple-and-gold target on Rosewood's back gets bigger each time its wrestling team steps onto the mat this season. When you're a reigning dual-team state champ, you don't expect anything less. That will be especially true Saturday when...Published: Dec 9, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
WRESTLING: USAF/Eagle Invitational projected No. 1 seeds
Projected No. 1 seeds for the 21st annual USAF/Eagle Invitational scheduled for Saturday at Rosewood High School:• 106 -- Tyress Wade (Fike) • 113 -- Tim Decatur (Rosewood) • 120 -- Daniel Meyers (Holly Springs) • 126 -- Reid Amodeo...Published: Dec 9, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
WRESTLING: Rosewood sweeps tri-meet
RALEIGH -- Cameron Helt, Christian Decatur and Seth Finney each posted a 2-0 record in individual action, and Rosewood swept a non-conference tri-meet against Panther Creek and Ravenscroft on Thursday evening. The Eagles picked up nine wins in a 60-21...Published: Dec 9, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
BOYS' BASKETBALL: Fighting Knights humble Saints
DUDLEY -- Northern Nash secured a 26-point advantage after the opening quarter and cruised past Southern Wayne, 73-62, in non-conference play Thursday evening. Individual statistics were not submitted. Southern Wayne (1-7 overall) returns to action at home Tuesday against New...Published: Dec 9, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
BOYS' BASKETBALL: Hawks take control in second quarter
La GRANGE -- North Lenoir erupted for 21 second-quarter points and seized command in its 83-60, non-conference conquest of Eastern Wayne inside Wooten Gym on Thursday evening. The Hawks trailed 16-14 after one period, but outscored the Warriors 21-6 in...Published: Dec 9, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
BOYS' BASKETBALL: Bethel Christian downs Wayne Christian
KINSTON -- Darrian Oates knocked down 31 points and grabbed seven rebounds in Wayne Christian's 80-74, non-conference loss to Bethel Christian on Thursday evening. DJ Waters provided 14 points, three assists and two steals. Martaye Sembly contributed 10 points, four...Published: Dec 9, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
GIRLS' BASKETBALL: Wayne Christian dominates Bethel Christian
KINSTON -- Emma Harbuck led three players in double figures with 16 points as Wayne Christian upended Bethel Christian, 56-35, in non-conference action Thursday evening. Kasey Norris supplied 15 points, while Adayah Ginn scored 12....Published: Dec 9, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
GIRLS' BASKETBALL: Saints pull off victory over No. Nash
DUDLEY -- Iyahna Bess turned in a 12-point performance as Southern Wayne knocked off perennial 3-A power Northern Nash, 41-27, on Thursday evening. Samiya Bess just missed a double-double with nine points and 12 rebounds. Kiara Wallace contributed 10 rebounds...Published: Dec 9, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
GIRLS' BASKETBALL: Warriors get a 'Best' effort from Nyesha
La GRANGE -- Nyesha Best delivered a 16-point outing as Eastern Wayne easily handled North Lenoir, 59-40, inside Wooten Gym on Thursday evening. Treycie Ford collected 12 points. Tamarria Smith knocked down seven points, followed by Ziomara Williams with six...Published: Dec 9, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
GIRLS' VOLLEYBALL: CBA's Faulkner named ECC 3A/4A volleyball POY
rcoggins@newsargus.com PIKEVILLE -- Riddle me this. What do a clothesline, trampoline and concrete steps leading to the backdoor have in common? If you answered 'things you find in a person's yard,' you are right. Then again, those objects hold a...Published: Dec 9, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
PREPS DIGEST: JV, middle schools
JV * Boys' basketball: Wayne Christian 61, Bethel Christian 55 -- Justin Ashford recorded a double-double -- 14 points, 14 rebounds -- in the Eagles' road win. Blake Tinker supplied 12 points and five rebounds. Jaydon Young attempted a...Published: Dec 9, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
Thursday, December 8, 2016
WRESTLING: Warriors split tri-meet
CLAYTON -- Senior 106-pounder Mario Harper earned the match-clinching points in Eastern Wayne's 42-39 victory over Triton during a non-conference tri-meet contested at Cleveland High School on Wednesday evening. The host Rams defeated the Warriors 58-21. Triton grabbed a 39-36...Published: Dec 8, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
BOYS' BASKETBALL: Rosewood falls to North Johnston
Conner Vernon led three Rosewood players in double figures with 14 points during a 53-48, non-conference loss to North Johnston on Wednesday evening. Tucker Chapin knocked down 13 points and Chance Howard added 11 for the Eagles, who dropped to...Published: Dec 8, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
BOYS' BASKETBALL: RM Prep upends Goldsboro
ROCKY MOUNT -- Rocky Mount Prep knocked off Goldsboro 72-69 in non-conference play Wednesday evening. The Cougars suffered their second loss in five outings this season. Jaryan Hargis paced Goldsboro's offense with 22 points. Daryl Gaddis scored 14 points, while...Published: Dec 8, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
GIRLS' BASKETBALL: Kelly has career night for Goldsboro
ROCKY MOUNT -- Tziah Kelly torched the nets for a career-high 30 points as Goldsboro hammered Rocky Mount Prep, 65-18, on Wednesday evening. Destiny Lucas added 14 points for the Cougars, who play host to county rival Eastern Wayne on...Published: Dec 8, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
GIRLS' BASKETBALL: Gators avenge loss to Devilpups
SEVEN SPRINGS -- Destiney Sutton scored a game-high 24 points, point guard Ashley Marriner made clutch free throws down the stretch and Spring Creek emerged victorious 52-42 in a back-and-forth, hotly-contested tilt with non-conference foe Lejeune on Wednesday evening at...Published: Dec 8, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
BOYS' BOX: Lejeune @ Spring Creek
Lejeune 10 16 12 5 -- 43 Spring Creek 22 18 10 10 -- 60 LEJEUNE (1-4) Karree Smith 8 0 0-0 16, Austin Mathew 2 3 0-0 13, Malachi Borders 1 0 0-0 2, Erik Seward 5 0 0-3...Published: Dec 8, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
INDOOR TRACK: Rosewood's Godwin displays speed
rcoggins@newsargus.com PRINCETON -- While personal bests were the main goal on a chilly Wednesday afternoon, two competitors -- Rosewood's Alex Godwin and Princeton's Austin Sullivan -- went one step further during their Carolina 1-A Conference indoor track meet. Godwin won...Published: Dec 8, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
INDOOR TRACK: Carolina 1A meet results
PRINCETON -- Results from a Carolina 1-A Conference indoor track meet contested Wednesday afternoon at Harvey Brooks Field on the Princeton HS campus: BOYS TEAM SCORES Rosewood 138 Lakewood 108.5 Hobbton 75 Red Springs 51 Princeton 34 Spring Creek 23.5...Published: Dec 8, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
GIRLS' BOX: North Lenoir @ CBA
North Lenoir 9 6 10 13 -- 38 C.B. Aycock 12 15 11 10 -- 48 NORTH LENOIR (1-5) Raziah Hutchins 6 0 1-4 13, Integrity McPhail 1 0 0-0 2, Kanijah Taylor 1 0 2-2 4, Chephiah Hines 0...Published: Dec 8, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
GIRLS' BASKETBALL: Faulkner's critique may lead to more rebounding drills
bcoley@newsargus.com PIKEVILLE -- Every win isn't going to be a pretty one. Some games, you can cruise. Others are gritty, grind-out affairs that expose more flaws than you'd like. Charles B. Aycock's 48-38 victory over North Lenoir on Wednesday night...Published: Dec 8, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
TENNIS: Annual NCTA state singles tournament slated for weekend
rcoggins@newsargus.com Jenny Phelps always has a "Plan B." And she's putting it to good use this weekend. When Hurricane Matthew thrashed eastern North Carolina in early October, Phelps and her N.C. Tennis Association staff realized the 2016 edition of the...Published: Dec 8, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
PREPS DIGEST: JV news
JV * Boys' basketball: Spring Creek 53, Lejeune 23 -- JaVon Newsome knocked down 10 points in the Gators' home win Wednesday evening. Demartae Bizzell supplied nine points. SC plays host to Jones Senior on Friday. * Boys' basketball:...Published: Dec 8, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
BOYS' BOX: North Lenoir @ CBA
North Lenoir 17 12 12 12 -- 53 C.B. Aycock 15 11 8 9 -- 43 NORTH LENOIR (3-3) Quwuan Barnes 2 1 1-2 8, Lshawn Davis 3 1 4-4 13, Reed Parris 2 2 0-0 10, Jamal Edwards 0...Published: Dec 8, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
BOYS' BASKETBALL: Third-quarter problems continue for CBA
bcoley@newsargus.com PIKEVILLE -- C.B. Aycock head coach Dave Elmore had no issue with how his team fought after the opening tip. Then the third quarter rolled along, and all the magic seemed to disappear in an instant. The drop in...Published: Dec 8, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
BOYS' BASKETBALL: Spring Creek knocks off Lejeune
jhayes@newsargus.com SEVEN SPRINGS -- By any scientific standard, velocity equals displacement divided by time. See also this year's Spring Creek varsity boys basketball team. The Gators, long on versatility and even longer on defensive rotations, employed all aspects of the...Published: Dec 8, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
GIRLS' BOX: Lejeune @ Spring Creek
Lejeune 8 15 11 8 -- 42 Spring Creek 12 15 4 21 -- 52 LEJEUNE (5-1) Maeve Cook 2 0 2-2 6, Jayda Bodine 3 1 4-6 13, Ashley Washington 0 0-1 2, Denijah Johnson 8 0 3-8 19,...Published: Dec 8, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
Wednesday, December 7, 2016
GIRLS' BASKETBALL: Golden Falcons throttle Chargers
PIKEVILLE -- Charles B. Aycock pitched a fourth-quarter shutout during its 56-23 dismantling of non-conference foe Ayden-Grifton on Tuesday evening. The Golden Falcons (5-0 overall) forced 38 turnovers and held the winless Chargers (0-4) to just four field goals over...Published: Dec 7, 2016 10:07 AM Full Story
GIRLS' BASKETBALL: Gators dealt road loss
DEEP RUN -- Destiney Sutton tallied 11 points in Spring Creek's 55-26, non-conference loss to South Lenoir on Tuesday evening. Ashley Marriner added eight points for the Gators....Published: Dec 7, 2016 10:07 AM Full Story
GIRLS' BASKETBALL: Eastern Wayne slips past GC
SNOW HILL -- Nyesha Best led a balanced scoring attack with 11 points during Eastern Wayne's 49-46, non-conference triumph over Greene Central on Monday evening. Treycie Ford scored 10 points. Myesha Best and Rayna Gibson registered seven and six points,...Published: Dec 7, 2016 10:07 AM Full Story
GIRLS' BASKETBALL: Raleigh Charter turns back Princeton
Jazmaine McCain recorded 15 points as Princeton dropped a 42-34, non-conference decision to Raleigh Charter on Monday evening. Emily Ricks notched eight points. Takiria Cummings contributed six points. The Bulldogs are 2-2 overall this season....Published: Dec 7, 2016 10:07 AM Full Story
WRESTLING: Aycock grapplers win 'ugly' at Greene Central
SNOW HILL -- Five Charles B. Aycock grapplers each posted an unbeaten record during a non-conference tri-meet with Greene Central and Beddingfield on Tuesday evening. Joshua Wallace, Chris Parks, Austin Doyle, Tyler Hughes and Canon Barrett each went 2-0 for...Published: Dec 7, 2016 10:07 AM Full Story
BOYS' BASKETBALL: Gators claim road win
DEEP RUN -- Jamerion Dawson and Cameron Jones each flirted with a double-double during Spring Creek's 55-40, non-conference triumph over South Lenoir inside Munn Gymnasium on Tuesday evening. Dawson pumped in 12 points and pulled down eight rebounds for the...Published: Dec 7, 2016 10:07 AM Full Story
GIRLS' BASKETBALL: Saints turn back Eagles
DUDLEY -- Polar opposites. Such were the forces on display last evening as Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference pillar Southern Wayne turned back Carolina 1-A member Rosewood, 58-44, in a spirited non-conference varsity girls hoops matchup at "the halo." In every...Published: Dec 7, 2016 10:01 AM Full Story
BOYS' BASKETBALL: Saints hold off spirited Eagles
DUDLEY -- Is it March yet? That was the question many onlookers were left to ponder last night as Southern Wayne withstood a lightning-quick second-half rally before ultimately turning back county neighbor Rosewood, 53-44, in varsity boys' basketball action. Southern...Published: Dec 7, 2016 10:01 AM Full Story
GIRLS' BOX: Ayden-Grifton @ CBA
Ayden-Grifton 8 3 12 0 -- 23 C.B. Aycock 18 13 11 14 -- 56 AYDEN-GRIFTON (0-4) Kimani Williams 1 0 1-2 3, Maya Hardy 0 0 0-0 0, D'Asia Outlaw 0 0 0-0 0, Angela Davis 1 1...Published: Dec 7, 2016 10:01 AM Full Story
GIRLS' BOX: Union at Princeton
Union 5 2 10 4 -- 21 Princeton 12 15 15 5 -- 47 UNION (1-2) Justice Johnson 1 0 2-8 4, Brianna Blackmore 1 0 0-0 2, LaTyra English 2 0 2-2 6, Shamyra Hope 0 1 2-2 5,...Published: Dec 7, 2016 10:01 AM Full Story
GIRLS' BOX: Rosewood @ Southern Wayne
Rosewood 9 3 7 25 -- 44 Southern Wayne 20 8 17 13 -- 58 ROSEWOOD (2-5) Payton Lane 4 2 3-5 17, Braylee Butts 5 0 3-6 13, Hannah Daniels 1 0 0-0 2, Nekia Williams 4 0 1-2...Published: Dec 7, 2016 10:01 AM Full Story
PREPS DIGEST: JV, middle schools
JV * Boys' basketball: Ayden-Grifton 46, C.B. Aycock 41 -- AliJuan Moore emerged as the Golden Falcons' top scorer with 16 points. Alec Bryan and Jaylan Robinson supplied six points apiece. * Boys' basketball: Spring Creek 51, South Lenoir 33...Published: Dec 7, 2016 10:01 AM Full Story
BOYS' BOX: Union @ Princeton
Union 3 17 13 13 -- 46 Princeton 13 15 11 15 -- 54 UNION (0-3) Derrick Smith 1 0 1-4 3,Nadir Goodwin 4 4 4-6 24, Cole Bass 1 0 0-0 2, Warren Gay 0 2 2-4 8, Trey...Published: Dec 7, 2016 10:01 AM Full Story
BOYS' BOX: Rosewood @ Southern Wayne
Rosewood 3 10 18 13 -- 44 Southern Wayne 13 6 12 20 -- 51 ROSEWOOD (0-3) Chance Howard 3 0 5-8 11, Noah Grantham 2 1 0-2 7, Luke Mooring 0 2 0-2 2, Jonathan Peacock 0 2 0-2...Published: Dec 7, 2016 10:01 AM Full Story
BOYS' BASKETBALL: Princeton eases past Union
bcoley@newsargus.com PRINCETON -- In the fourth quarter of Tuesday night's matchup, Union began to make its final push against Princeton. Bulldogs' head coach Jeff Davis just wanted a layup. Not a 10-footer. Not a wide-open 3-pointer -- just an easy...Published: Dec 7, 2016 10:01 AM Full Story
BASEBALL: Warriors' Wells verbally commits to High Point U
Eastern Wayne baseball standout Tanner Wells verbally committed to High Point University late Tuesday evening. The senior helped lead the Warriors to 13 wins and an appearance in the N.C. High School Athletic Association Class 3-A playoffs last spring....Published: Dec 7, 2016 10:01 AM Full Story
BOY'S BOX: Ayden-Grifton @ CBA
Ayden-Grifton 13 11 17 12 -- 53 C.B. Aycock 15 12 6 17 -- 50 AYDEN-GRIFTON (3-1) Jaylin Moye 0 3 0-0 9, James Richardson 1 0 0-0 2, Diggy Whichard 3 0 0-0 6, Tyree Wiggins 3 1...Published: Dec 7, 2016 10:01 AM Full Story
BOYS' BASKETBALL: Golden Falcons fall to Chargers
PIKEVILLE -- Trailing by three with 13.7 seconds remaining, Charles B. Aycock wasted nearly 10 seconds before Mike Evans found teammate Eli Batts uncovered at the top of the key. Batts got a perfect look at the basket. As an...Published: Dec 7, 2016 10:01 AM Full Story
Tuesday, December 6, 2016
Middle School Digest
Girls' basketball: Grantham 37, Spring Creek 31 -- Alissa Meadows led with 17 points and Morgan Kennedy added 13. Virginia Edmondson led Spring Creek with 25 points. Grantham (1-0) travels to Eastern Wayne Thursday. Boys' basketball: Grantham 43, Spring Creek...Published: Dec 6, 2016 10:00 AM Full Story
JV Digest
Girls' basketball: WCDS 35, Community Christian 5 -- Janae Jones, Hayden Nielsen and Katie Strickland each had eight points. The Chargers (2-0, 1-0 CPIC) host Oakwood on Dec. 16. Boys' basketball: WCDS 66, Community Christian 28 -- Noah Atwood led...Published: Dec 6, 2016 10:00 AM Full Story
GIRLS' BASKETBALL: Devil Pups roll past Rebels
CALYSPO -- Behind a huge 24-point second quarter, Lejeune took down North Duplin 51-14 Monday night. Lejeune outscored the Rebels 24-4 in the second quarter, and 16-4 in the third quarter. Destiny George led the Rebels with six points. North...Published: Dec 6, 2016 10:00 AM Full Story
GIRLS' BASKETBALL: Chargers sprint past Cyclones
WILSON -- WCDS cruised to an easy 65-38 victory versus Community Christian on Monday night. Jala Hollman scored a team-high 27 points. Lexi Jeffreys posted 13 points and Lillian Freeman registered 11. Holloman also had eight steals and five assists...Published: Dec 6, 2016 10:00 AM Full Story
BOYS' BASKETBALL: Lejeune tops North Duplin
CALYPSO -- North Duplin dropped a close 68-64 nonconference battle against Lejeune Monday night. Luke Britt led the Rebels with 24 points. Ricky Cameron tallied 12 points. North Duplin (0-1) travels to Lejeune this Friday....Published: Dec 6, 2016 10:00 AM Full Story
BOYS' BASKETBALL: Bulldogs fall to Raleigh Charter
PRINCETON -- Princeton fell just short in a 45-41 nonconference loss to Raleigh Charter Monday night. Austin Sullivan led the Bulldogs with 17 points, while Garrett Kelin chipped in 11. Princeton (1-2) hosts Union today....Published: Dec 6, 2016 10:00 AM Full Story
BOYS' BASKETBALL: Chargers dominate Cyclones
WILSON -- Bouncing back from a loss, WCDS trounced Community Christian 66-39 on Monday night. Jamal King led the Chargers with 18 points and 11 rebounds. Cole Atwood scored 17, and Jimmie Sanders posted 12 points and seven assists. John...Published: Dec 6, 2016 10:00 AM Full Story
Monday, December 5, 2016
WRESTLING: Mario Harper leads EW at Green Hope Grapple
CARY -- Eastern Wayne senior Mario Harper pinned all three of his opponents in the first period and captured the 106-pound championship during the Green Hope Grapple. Harper spent a total of 2 minutes, 57 seconds on the mat. Jaleek...Published: Dec 5, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
WRESTLING: CBA's Doyle, Hughes win respective weight classes at GWW
ROCKY MOUNT -- Junior Austin Doyle and freshman Tyler Hughes each seized an individual championship during the Grant Wilder Wilson Invitational. Doyle emerged victorious in the 106-pound weight class with 6-4 overtime decision against Northern Nash's Jordan Whitaker. Hughes pinned...Published: Dec 5, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
WRESTLING: Eagles have 7 placers at Pierce-Davis
BETHEL -- Tim Decatur seized the 113-pound individual title and Rosewood had seven placers overall during the day-long Pierce-Davis Memorial wrestled at North Pitt HS. Decatur remained unbeaten in 17 outings this season. Reid Amodeo (126 pounds), Jordan Todd (132)...Published: Dec 5, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
GOLF: Walnut Creek LGA
Faye Franklin emerged as the low gross winner during play ending Nov. 29 on the Walnut Creek Country Club links. Penny Ritt seized low net. Hiromi Sueki secured low putts....Published: Dec 5, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
BOY'S BASKETBALL: Goldsboro Heat dealt loss
Harman Kaler logged 14 points and seven rebounds during the Goldsboro Heat's 45-36 loss to South Wake at the W.A. Foster Recreation Center. Gavin Portela contributed 12 points, four rebounds and five assists. Goldsboro (4-4 overall) entertains Durham on Friday....Published: Dec 5, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
BOYS' BASKETBALL: Charlotte Christian defeats WCDS
CHARLOTTE -- Charlotte Christian opened the game with an 11-0 run and cruised past Wayne Country Day, 80-52, in non-conference action Saturday evening. Cole Atwood paced three Chargers in double figures with 13 points. Jimmie Sanders and Jamal King tallied...Published: Dec 5, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
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JV * Boys' basketball: South Wake 44, Goldsboro Heat 21 -- Luke Parks led the Heat with nine points. Hayden Perry contributed six points and seven rebounds. Goldsboro (3-5 overall) plays host to Durham on Friday....Published: Dec 5, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
Sunday, December 4, 2016
Weekend Digest
Wrestling Rosewood goes 2-0 * Louis Tortual posted two pins as Rosewood swept a three-team, non-conference match contested Thursday night. The Eagles defeated North Pitt (58-19) and NCISAA power Ravenscroft (42-27). Christian Decatur, Timothy Decatur and Reid Amodeo each posted...Published: Dec 4, 2016 1:23 PM Full Story
Saturday, December 3, 2016
Girls' Basketball: Bess sisters shine for Southern Wayne
Southern Wayne's Samiya Bess is a nightmare matchup on the court. So is her sister, Iyahna Bess. It's hard enough to guard one of them. If both are in a shooting rhythm, good luck. Just ask Goldsboro. The Bess sisters...Published: Dec 3, 2016 10:21 PM Full Story
Boys' Basketball: Cougars race by Saints, 86-59
In the wild, cougars can reach speeds of up to 50 miles per hour. True to its animal mascot, Goldsboro appeared to be sprinting twice as fast in Friday's game against Southern Wayne. The frenetic pace, combined with the Cougars'...Published: Dec 3, 2016 10:21 PM Full Story
Boys' Basketball: Greene Central overpowers Eastern Wayne, 66-53
To borrow an old basketball phrase, you can't teach height. Or replicate it, for that matter. Eastern Wayne High, three days removed from a stirring victory over North Lenoir, fell victim to the expression Friday night, losing 66-53 to a...Published: Dec 3, 2016 10:21 PM Full Story
Girls' Basketball: Ford's versatile effort carries Warriors
Defense. Stifling defense. The Eastern Wayne varsity girls basketball team used the concept to create maximum chaos on Friday evening, forcing a staggering 29 turnovers in a 54-42, non-conference victory over neighboring 2-A foe Greene Central. In a word, the...Published: Dec 3, 2016 10:21 PM Full Story
Girls' Box Score: Southern Wayne at Goldsboro
Southern Wayne 10 21 20 12 -- 63 Goldsboro 10 7 11 19 -- 47 SOUTHERN WAYNE (2-4) Rickeal McMullen 1 0 1-1 3, Keyniya Brown 1 0 0-0 2, Kiara Wallace 1 0 0-2 2, Nadia...Published: Dec 3, 2016 10:21 PM Full Story
Boys' Box Score: Southern Wayne at Goldsboro
Southern Wayne 14 14 15 16 -- 59 Goldsboro 19 22 23 22 -- 86 SOUTHERN WAYNE (0-6) Rakileen Butler 3 1 0-0 9, Bless Thomas 4 0 2-2 10, WilCliff Senatus 0 0 0-2 10, Quentin Carlton...Published: Dec 3, 2016 10:21 PM Full Story
Girls' Box Score: Greene Central at Eastern Wayne
Greene Central 11 9 8 14 -- 42 Eastern Wayne 16 14 12 12 -- 54 GREENE CENTRAL (0-4) Aniyah Jones 2 0 7-12 11, Makhala Jones 2 0 2-4 4, Caroline Presley 1 0 0-0 2, Khalicia Lee...Published: Dec 3, 2016 10:21 PM Full Story
Boys' Box Score: Greene Central at Eastern Wayne
Greene Central 14 15 13 24 -- 66 Eastern Wayne 8 16 11 18 -- 53 GREENE CENTRAL (3-0) Donquez Davis 4 1 4-7 15, Rhaheem Edwards 1 2 0-0 8, Torrence Clark 0 0 1-4 1, Don Pigford...Published: Dec 3, 2016 10:21 PM Full Story
Friday, December 2, 2016
BOYS' BASKETBALL: WCDS tops Parrott Academy
KINSTON -- Wayne Country Day put an end to its losing streak with a 70-52 triumph over Parrott Academy on Thursday. Jamal King scored a game-high 28 points -- 14 coming in the first quarter. Marcus Metcalf added 12 points...Published: Dec 2, 2016 10:00 AM Full Story
BOYS' BASKETBALL: WCS upends Cresset Christian
Marteye Sembley recorded a double-double, helping Wayne Christian to a dominant 93-36 victory over Cresset Christian on Thursday. Sembley led the Eagles with 21 points and 10 rebounds. Josiah Simmons added 13 points and Logan Jackson chipped in six...Published: Dec 2, 2016 10:00 AM Full Story
GIRLS' BASKETBALL: Chargers roll past Parrott Academy
KINSTON -- Jala Holloman led the Chargers with 21 points. Lexi Jeffreys added seven points and TT Ramsey registered five points. The Chargers led 13-2 after the first quarter. "This was a great game for our girls," said WCDS coach...Published: Dec 2, 2016 10:00 AM Full Story
GIRLS' BASKETBALL: Harbuck, Eagles zoom past Cresset Christian
Emma Harbuck's 18 points propelled Wayne Christian to a 65-24 victory over Cresset Christian on Thursday night. Abi Harrelson contributed 17 points and Adayah Ginn racked up 11 points. Also chipping in for the Eagles were Ashlee Harrelson who scored...Published: Dec 2, 2016 10:00 AM Full Story
TRACK AND FIELD: Area teams compete at super meet
SALEMBURG -- The Rosewood boys' indoor track and field team finished second overall at the 1-A/2-A super meet held at Lakewood on Wednesday. The Spring Creek and Princeton boys finished seventh and eighth overall, respectively. On the girls' side, Rosewood,...Published: Dec 2, 2016 10:00 AM Full Story
TRACK AND FIELD: Aycock competes in Kinston
KINSTON -- Deshawn Owens posted three first-place finishes (3200m relay team, 1000m and 1600m) and anchored the 1600m relay team to a 2nd place finish. The remainder of the first place 3200-meter relay team was Davis Carroll, Conlan Martin and...Published: Dec 2, 2016 10:00 AM Full Story
JV Digest
Girls' basketball: WCDS 27, Parrott 12 -- Katie Strickland led the Chargers with 10 points. Boys' basketball: Parrott 55, WCDS 48 -- Jaden Cooper scored nine points and Andrew Gattis added nine points....Published: Dec 2, 2016 10:00 AM Full Story
Middle School Digest
WCDS 37, Parrott 22 -- Tanner Willman led the team with 13 points. Trent Elliot added nine points. The Chargers (2-0) travel to Community Christian next Friday....Published: Dec 2, 2016 10:00 AM Full Story
Thursday, December 1, 2016
BOYS' BASKETBALL: Bulldogs win season-opener
Colby Sullivan led the Bulldogs with a game-high 25 points as Princeton upended neighboring foe Union, 63-58. Ryan Lewis registered a double-double for Princeton, filing 17 points and 12 rebounds on the evening. Jake Williams also added six points. Princeton...Published: Dec 1, 2016 11:04 AM Full Story
WRESTLING: Golden Falcons finish 2-1 at tri-meet
The Golden Falcons wrestling outfit recorded two wins at a tri-meet Wednesday, defeating North Lenoir 63-18 and Princeton, 60-24. CBA's lone setback came in the form of a 33-36 loss to Wilson Fike. Aycock's senior contingent led in the...Published: Dec 1, 2016 11:04 AM Full Story
GIRLS' BASKETBALL: EW's defense stifles North Lenoir
Some nights, the shots just don't fall. That was the case for Eastern Wayne in the first quarter of Tuesday night's game versus North Lenoir. But there were no dipped heads or visual signs of frustration on any Warriors' face....Published: Dec 1, 2016 11:04 AM Full Story
BASKETBALL BOX: North Lenoir at Eastern Wayne girls
GIRLS North Lenoir 13 8 4 10 -- 35 Eastern Wayne 10 16 17 13 -- 56 NORTH LENOIR(1-3) Maurita Goodall 1 0 0-0 2, J'Lesa Sauls 0 0 4-8 4, Rahziah Hutchins 3 0 4-8 10, Integrity McPhail...Published: Dec 1, 2016 10:01 AM Full Story
BASKETBALL BOX: North Lenoir at Eastern Wayne boys
North Lenoir 9 22 15 15 -- 61 Eastern Wayne 15 18 17 16 -- 66 NORTH LENOIR (1-2) Quwuan Barnes 3 0 0-2 6, Keithan Morris 1 0 1-6 3, Lshawn Davis 11 2 5-6 33, Reed Parris 1...Published: Dec 1, 2016 10:01 AM Full Story
BOYS' BASKETBALL: Case's key buckets lifts Eastern Wayne
Eastern Wayne's Wesley Case has the physical attributes of a freshman. His frame is so slender that he had to cut off part of his oversized jersey during Wednesday night's game against North Lenoir. Yet there he was, standing on...Published: Dec 1, 2016 10:01 AM Full Story