Monday, February 20, 2017
BASKETBALL: First-round playoff times and sites
Tuesday's gamesGIRLS Rosewood at Perquimans 5 p.m. Spring Creek at Lejeune 6 p.m. C.B. Aycock at Terry Sanford 6 p.m. E. Guilford at E. Wayne 6:30 p.m. Southside at Princeton 6 p.m. BOYS Ocracoke at Spring Creek 7 p.m....Published: Feb 20, 2017 10:19 AM Full Story
WRESTLING: Rosewood's Todd, Helt each win individual state title
rcoggins@newsargus.com GREENSBORO -- Moments after Rosewood's Jordan Todd emerged as the 132-pound state 1-A individual champion Saturday evening, he posed for an Instagram photo with Nick Quillen. Quillen signaled No. 1 with his right index finger and wrapped his left...Published: Feb 20, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
WRESTLING: Eagles gain redemption
rcoggins@newsargus.com GREENSBORO -- Redemption. A selfless act. Two rewards -- one unexpected. After a heart-breaking loss to Robbinsville in the dual-team state 1-A final, Rosewood did what it normally does -- regroup, refocus and get after it on the mat...Published: Feb 20, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
WRESTLING: CBA's Wallace encounters 'interesting' journey
GREENSBORO -- Excited that he met his weekend goal, Charles B. Aycock wrestler Joshua Wallace ran down the tunnel toward the locker room inside the Greensboro Coliseum on Saturday evening. His celebration didn't last long. "Dad (Terry) called me back...Published: Feb 20, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
WRESTLING: Saints' Taylor runs into pair of tough opponents
GREENSBORO -- A senior in his first-ever appearance in the N.C. High School Athletic Association Class 3-A individual championships, Tim Taylor of Southern Wayne ran into a pair of seasoned opponents. The No. 4 seed from the East region, Taylor...Published: Feb 20, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
WRESTLING: CBA freshman Hughes turns in 1-2 worksheet at states
GREENSBORO -- East regional champ Tyler Hughes claimed his first-ever win on the biggest stage in high shool wrestling. The freshman defeated Anson's Achee Hoskins 3-1 during their opening-round match of the N.C. High School Athletic Association Class 3-A individual...Published: Feb 20, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
GIRLS' BASKETBALL: Hilltop eliminates Faith Christian from playoffs
FUQUAY-VARINA -- Hilltop Christian prevailed 51-40 and eliminated Faith Christian from the N.C. Christian Schools Association Class 2-A playoffs Friday evening. Jordan Lawhon emerged as the Conquerors' top scorer with 15 points. Reagan Baumgardner contributed 14 points. Faith ended...Published: Feb 20, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
GIRLS' BASKETBALL: Holloman leads WCDS with 20 points in season-ending loss
FAYETTEVILLE -- Jala Holloman dropped in 20 points during Wayne Country Day's season-ending loss to Trinity Christian in the N.C. Independent Schools Athletic Association Class 1-Aplayoffs Saturday evening. Lillian Freeman added 15 points. "The girls played very well and competed...Published: Feb 20, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
BASKETBALL: Playoff pairings finally released
rcoggins@newsargus.com CHAPEL HILL -- A computer glitch and a Twitter message caused plenty of consternation among high school basketball coaches Saturday evening. And the N.C. High School Athletic Association took plenty of criticism via social media regarding its decision...Published: Feb 20, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story