Friday, February 17, 2017
SOFTBALL: UMO splits twinbill with Winston-Salem State
UMO Media Relations MOUNT OLIVE -- Emily Chaisson tossed a complete-game six-hitter in the nightcap, and the University of Mount Olive split a non-conference softball doubleheader against in-state rival Winston-Salem State on Thursday. Chaisson (3-1) fanned three WSSU batters during...Published: Feb 17, 2017 10:03 AM Full Story
GIRLS' BASKETBALL: Rosewood battles past Neuse Charter
CALYPSO -- Grind down. Attack mode. Those two principles were on prominent display Thursday evening as the Rosewood varsity girls' basketball team rallied by acclaimed Neuse Charter, 60-53, in semifinal-round action of the Carolina 1-A Conference tournament at North Duplin...Published: Feb 17, 2017 10:03 AM Full Story
BOYS' BASKETBALL: Spring Creek bounces Princeton in semifinals
CALYPSO -- Sophomore guard Dayquan Bynum scored 15 points, grabbed three rebounds and paced a baseline-to-baseline victory by the Spring Creek varsity boys' basketball team over pesky Princeton High in semifinal-round play of the Carolina 1-A Conference tournament Thursday evening....Published: Feb 17, 2017 10:03 AM Full Story
FEATURE: Who's in the playoffs?
So, who's in? That's a good question, depending on who you might ask. Fans from all walks in all programs throughout Wayne County have strong opinions regarding their school colors, and it may be wise to expect more pontification than...Published: Feb 17, 2017 10:02 AM Full Story
GIRLS' BASKETBALL: BOX -- Lawrence Academy @ WCDS
Lawrence Academy 8 10 9 6 -- 33 Wayne Country Day 26 20 12 14 -- 72 LAWRENCE ACADEMY (13-10) Rebekah Goodwin 1 0 1-2 3, Lauren Baker 4 2 0-2 14, Gracen Rogers 4 0 0-0 8, Lindsey Smith...Published: Feb 17, 2017 10:02 AM Full Story
GIRLS' BASKETBALL: Holloman drops 31 points on Lawrence
bcoley@newsargus.com Wayne Country Day head coach David Flowers is used to seeing his girls' squad start slowly. However, when Lawrence Academy came to town Thursday night, the Chargers decided to slam their foot on the gas pedal immediately. WCDS scored...Published: Feb 17, 2017 10:02 AM Full Story
WRESTLING: CBA's Hughes, a freshman, stands confident
rcoggins@newsargus.com GREENSBORO -- A quiet and humble student of the ancient martial art of jit-jitsu, Tyler Hughes doesn't size up an opponent when he steps onto the wrestling mat. Instead, he relies on his best asset -- an even-keel mentality....Published: Feb 17, 2017 10:02 AM Full Story
WRESTLING: Taylor bringing back tradition at Southern Wayne
rcoggins@newsargus.com GREENSBORO -- Southern Wayne head wrestling coach Frank Stauffer constantly checked the bracket sheets once they were posted after each round Saturday afternoon. One name kept appearing -- Alex Nobles. A collision course seemed immiment. Stauffer kept quiet and...Published: Feb 17, 2017 10:02 AM Full Story
WRESTLING: Edmundson's Eagles enter weekend set to defend individual crown
rcoggins@newsargus.com GREENSBORO -- Despite the disappointment experienced by Rosewood's wrestling team two weeks ago, one goal still remains in sight -- a second consecutive N.C. High School Athletic Association Class 1-A individual team state championship. The Eagles can anticipate some...Published: Feb 17, 2017 10:02 AM Full Story
GIRLS' BASKETBALL: Rose eliminates EW from ECC 3A-4A tournament
GREENVILLE -- Myesha Best led a balanced offensive attack with 10 points during Eastern Wayne's 60-38, semifinal-round loss to J.H. Rose in the Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference tournament Wednesday evening. Rayna Gibson scored nine points, followed by Nyesha Best...Published: Feb 17, 2017 10:02 AM Full Story
BOYS' BASKETBALL: BOX -- Terra Ceia @ WCDS
Terra Ceia 15 15 21 20 -- 71 WCDS 21 16 12 27 -- 76 TERRA CEIA (25-2) Quentin van Essendelft 0 0 3-4 3, Darius Blackledge 2 0 2-2 6, Messiah Barnes 3 4 3-4 21, Austin Roscoe 2...Published: Feb 17, 2017 10:02 AM Full Story
BOYS' BASKETBALL: WCDS headed back to Elite 8
bcoley@newsargus.com Terra Ceia may have entered Wayne Country Day's gym as the No. 11 seed, but the Chargers expected a fight. And that's exactly what they got Thursday night. The Warriors -- whose crowd seemed much louder than the home...Published: Feb 17, 2017 10:02 AM Full Story
GIRLS' BASKETBALL: BOX -- Rosewood vs. Neuse Charter
Rosewood 11 10 15 24 --60 Neuse Charter 17 9 16 11 --53 ROSEWOOD (15-10) Payton Lane 5 0 3-7 13, Braylee Butts 5 0 15-19 25, Hannah Daniels 2 0 1-2 5, Nekia Williams 5 0 5-8 15, Allana...Published: Feb 17, 2017 10:02 AM Full Story
BOYS' BASKETBALL: BOX -- Princeton vs. Spring Creek
Princeton 10 14 11 24 --59 Spring Creek 16 13 17 21 --67 PRINCETON (11-15) Landon Futrelle 0 0 2-2 2, Colby Sullivan 0 0 4-6 4, Earl Gibson, Jr. 5 1 7-8 20, Austin Sullivan 0 1 4-6 7,...Published: Feb 17, 2017 10:02 AM Full Story