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