Saturday, April 29, 2017
Baseball --Wayne Country Day hammers Greenfield in twinbill
jhayes@newsargus.com Terminal velocity. Such was the offensive pace gathered on Friday by the Wayne Country Day varsity baseball outfit, whose aggressive approach at the plate resulted in a twinbill demolition of Coastal Plains Independent 1-A Conference rival Greenfield, and further,...Published: Apr 29, 2017 11:06 PM Full Story
UMO -- DIGEST
Women's lacrosse * TIGERVILLE, S.C. -- University of Mount Olive sophomore Hailey Dobbins earned defensive player-of-the-year accolades and Jackie Kaderabek received the freshman player-of-the-year award during the Conference Carolinas women's lacrosse banquet. Dobbins and Kaderabek received nods to the all-conference...Published: Apr 29, 2017 11:06 PM Full Story
TRACK -- Meet results @ EW
Results from a three-team Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference meet ran at Eastern Wayne High School: * BOYS TEAM SCORES Eastern Wayne 240, Southern Wayne 158, C.B. Aycock 123 INDIVIDUAL WINNERS 800 relay -- Southern Wayne, 1 minute, 33.5 seconds; 100...Published: Apr 29, 2017 11:06 PM Full Story
OUTDOORS -- Mike Marsh column
There was a time when the images from a game camera, or more technically, a scouting camera, were not of adequate quality for most publication work. However, that has changed in a day when even a smart phone takes images...Published: Apr 29, 2017 11:06 PM Full Story
DIGEST -- Weekend
Softball C.B. Aycock 17, New Bern 0 (5 inn.) * PIKEVILLE -- Allison Shingleton and Taylor Waddell combined for a two-hitter inside the circle, and Charles B. Aycock thrashed New Bern 17-0 in an Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference game Friday...Published: Apr 29, 2017 11:06 PM Full Story
Box Score -- Greenfield at Wayne Country Day
Game 1 at WCDS Greenfield 000 02 -- 2 5 2 Wayne Country Day 120 4X -- 7 7 2 Leading Hitters: Greenfield -- Luke Flaherty 1-3, RBI; Gabe Torres 2-3; Cedric Kirby 1-3; Patrick Smith 1-3, RBI; Ashley Jump,...Published: Apr 29, 2017 11:06 PM Full Story
BOX -- New Bern @ CBA
New Bern 021 001 0 -- 4 8 3 C.B. Aycock 000 022 1 -- 5 7 3 Leading hitters: New Bern -- Daniel Rus 3-3; Davis Valentine 1-4; Alex Hinson 2-2, 2B; Brad Barlow 2-3, 2 RBI. C.B. Aycock...Published: Apr 29, 2017 11:06 PM Full Story
BASEBALL -- C.B. Aycock emerges on Gipson's walk-off
bcoley@newsargus.com PIKEVILLE -- Charles B. Aycock was far from its best against New Bern on Friday night. Three errors and a three-run deficit will be a definite eye sore in the statbook. Yet there Blake Gipson was, up to bat...Published: Apr 29, 2017 11:06 PM Full Story
BASEBALL -- Rosewood clinches Carolina 1-A crown
Rosewood clinched the Carolina 1-A Conference championship outright with a 9-1 romp over James Kenan on Friday evening. The Eagles secured the league's automatic berth -- and an opening-round home game -- for the N.C. High School Athletic Association...Published: Apr 29, 2017 11:06 PM Full Story
Friday, April 28, 2017
COLLEGE BASEBALL: No. 1-ranked Trojans upset by Pfeiffer
UMO Media Relations ELON -- No. 1-ranked University of Mount Olive is on the brink of elimination after opening-round play in the Conference Carolinas baseball tournament Thursday evening. Pfeiffer stunned the top-seeded Trojans, 9-2. Drew Ellis and David Mayo each...Published: Apr 28, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
BOYS' TENNIS: 2016 champions retain titles
rcoggins@newsargus.com One bracket had no surprises. The other, well, let's just say Greenville will get an extra coat of purple-and-gold paint next Friday. Jake Williams successfully defended his Carolina 1-A Conference boys' singles title on a sultry Thursday afternoon on...Published: Apr 28, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
PREP SOFTBALL: Bulldogs capitalize on wild pitch
rcoggins@newsargus.com PRINCETON -- Two outs. Runners on second and third. North Duplin pitcher Haley Brogden went into her windup and uncorked an outside pitch that deflected off of the umpire's leg. The ball spun inside the right-side batter's box away...Published: Apr 28, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
OUTDOOR TRACK: Warriors host 1st meet in nearly a decade
rcoggins@newsargus.com Friends received party invitations through social media -- mainly Snapchat and Instagram -- during the early part of the week on the Eastern Wayne campus. Once they arrived, there were no party favors. Instead, the party-goers watched the Warriors...Published: Apr 28, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
GOLF: Lane Tree GC news
Sue Glover seized game-of-the-week honors from the red tees at Lane Tree Golf Club. Debbie Edgerton and Eileen Henderson won low net and low putts, respectively. Mary Ann Sutton claimed GOW honors from the forward tees. Lou Ellen Flowers secured...Published: Apr 28, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
GIRLS' SOCCER: Princeton blanks North Duplin
PRINCETON -- Veronica Blackman delivered a career-high four goals as Princeton dominated Carolina 1-A Conference foe North Duplin, 8-0, at Harvey Brooks Field on Thursday evening. Allie Britt, Hannah Horne, Madison Adkins and Kiana Brewton collected one goal apiece. Britt...Published: Apr 28, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
PREP SOFTBALL: Rosewood defeats county rival Spring Creek
Braylee Butts posted a career-high six RBI as Rosewood celebrated senior night with a 19-3, mercy-rule conquest of county and Carolina 1-A Conference rival Spring Creek on Thursday evening. Butts provided three hits. Laine Marak drew two walks. Macy Tyndall...Published: Apr 28, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
PREP SOFTBALL: Powell knocks grand slam for CBA
SNOW HILL -- Mookie Powell smashed her first-ever grand-slam home run as Charles B. Aycock throttled Greene Central, 14-1, in mercy-rule fashion on Thursday evening. Powell ended the night 3-for-4 with five RBI. Connor Vinson and Hannah Vinson contributed three...Published: Apr 28, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
PREP BASEBALL: South Central topples Southern Wayne
DUDLEY -- South Central built a six-run lead during a 31/2-inning stretch and slipped past Southern Wayne, 7-3, in Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference action Thursday evening. The Saints closed the gap to 6-3 after five innings, but could get no...Published: Apr 28, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
PREP BASEBALL: Chargers chop down Oakwood
Case Kermode and Mitch Turnage combined for six hits as Wayne Country Day rolled past Oakwood, 17-3, in non-conference play Thursday afternoon. Kermode drove in a pair of runs. John Strickland doubled and tripled, and plated three runs. Tanner Willman...Published: Apr 28, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
PREP BASEBALL: Princeton nips North Duplin, 1-0
PRINCETON -- Princeton notched the game's lone run in the bottom of the first inning, and eased past North Duplin, 1-0, in Carolina 1-A Conference play Thursday evening. Luke Braswell delivered a first-inning RBI single for the Bulldogs, who extended...Published: Apr 28, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
PREP BASEBALL: Wayne Christian's Foster tosses no-hitter
Holden Foster tossed a mercy-rule shortened no-hitter and posted nine strikeouts Wayne Christian dismantled Pope John Paul, 17-0, on the Coastal Plains Independent 1-A Conference scene Thursday afternoon. Foster threw 44 pitches -- 29 strikes. Luke Suggs, Travis Kornegay and...Published: Apr 28, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
GIRLS' SOCCER: Gators strike early, defeat Eagles
bcoley@newsargus.com Five weeks ago, Spring Creek needed two overtimes and penalty kicks to finish off county and Carolina 1-A Conference rival Rosewood. On Thursday, the Gators didn't need a shootout. They didn't need overtime. Actually, they didn't really need the...Published: Apr 28, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
PREPS DIGEST: Middle schools
Middle schools * Softball: Grantham 17, Wayne School of Engineering 5 (5 inn.) -- The Bulldogs' Shaye Heathcock threw a two-hitter and sat down eight WSE hitters on strikeouts. Heathcock and Skylar Craig each swatted a home run during...Published: Apr 28, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
PREP BASEBALL: BOX -- Spring Creek at Rosewood
Spring Creek 201 000 0 --3 7 1 Rosewood 100 011 1 --4 8 2 Leading Hitters: Spring Creek -- Christian Yarbrough 2-2, HR, 3RBI; Landon Smothers 1-3; Jensen Barwick 2-4; Matthew Dupuy 1-4. Rosewood -- Chance Howard 3-4, RBI;...Published: Apr 28, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
PREP SOFTBALL: BOX -- North Duplin @ Princeton
North Duplin 000 000 0 -- 0 4 1 Princeton 000 010 x -- 1 4 1 Leading hitters: North Duplin -- Rayanna Koch 1-3; Haley Brogden 1-3; Alyssa Santos 1-3; Courtney Brock 1-2. Princeton -- Hailey Woodall 1-3; Beth...Published: Apr 28, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
PREP BASEBALL: Eagles rally past Gators
Rally by committee. Such was the case on Thursday for the Rosewood High varsity baseball team, whose interchangeable, plug-and-play nature was sternly tested before emerging victorious in a panic-attack inspired, 4-3 thriller versus Carolina 1-A brethren Spring Creek at "the...Published: Apr 28, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
Thursday, April 27, 2017
BOYS' TENNIS: Hare-Creel, March win ECC 3A crowns
rcoggins@newsargus.com PIKEVILLE -- Standing near the net, Matthew Hare waited as Charles B. Aycock teammate Jonas Creel fired a forehand return from the baseline. Eastern Wayne's Daniel Stevens made solid contact and appeared to hit a winner down center court....Published: Apr 27, 2017 10:10 AM Full Story
COLLEGE BASEBALL: Green 'Mo'-Chine
MOUNT OLIVE -- If it's the ninth inning and a slim lead is at stake, there may be no better saving grace in Division II than the University of Mount Olive's Zack Mozingo. He rifles a fastball that comfortably sits...Published: Apr 27, 2017 10:10 AM Full Story
GIRLS' SOCCER: Willman leads charge on senior day
bcoley@newsargus.com Look across Wayne Country Day's soccer field and you won't find many upperclassmen. It's a team of the future with several young players already making their mark. But Wednesday's game was senior day, and Ally Willman reminded everyone just...Published: Apr 27, 2017 10:10 AM Full Story
PREPS DIGEST: JV news
JV * Baseball: South Central 5, C.B. Aycock 1 -- Davis Carroll paced the Golden Falcons' offense with two hits, a stolen base and an RBI. Christian Brady, Tyrie Artis, Trey Smith and Seth Shephard each had one hit....Published: Apr 27, 2017 10:10 AM Full Story
PREP BASEBALL: Eagles dealt first league loss of season
CALYPSO -- North Duplin pushed across two sixth-inning runs and stunned No. 2-ranked Rosewood, 2-1, in a Carolina 1-A Conference affair Wednesday evening. Tanner Bradley surrendered one hit, one walk and two strikeouts in six innings of work for the...Published: Apr 27, 2017 10:10 AM Full Story
PREP BASEBALL: Aycock pulls out 8-inning road win
WINTERVILLE -- Tyler Daniels tallied the game-winning run on a wild pitch, and C.B. Aycock claimed a 2-1, eight-inning win over South Central on Wednesday evening. Daniels started the rally with a lead-off walk. Bradley Pate laid down a sac...Published: Apr 27, 2017 10:10 AM Full Story
PREP BASEBALL: Lebron crushes home run, Gators rout Neuse Charter
SMITHFIELD -- Josh Lebron belted a home run and posted three RBI during Spring Creek's 17-4, mercy-rule conquest of Neuse Charter on Wednesday afternoon. Christian Yarbrough provided four hits -- three doubles and a triple, along with two RBI. Landon...Published: Apr 27, 2017 10:10 AM Full Story
PREP BASEBALL: Jones' early offense propels Princeton
PRINCETON -- Anthony Jones plated two first-inning runs with a single and Princeton slipped past Hobbton, 3-1, in a Carolina 1-A Conference battle Wednesday evening. Blake Sapp doubled. Teammates Alex Hickman, Ryan Woodard and Jones provided one hit apiece. Colby...Published: Apr 27, 2017 10:10 AM Full Story
PREP SOFTBALL: North Duplin's Brogden no-hits Rosewood
CALYPSO -- Haley Brogden fired a no-hitter as North Duplin cranked out a 13-0, mercy-rule victory over Carolina 1-A Conference foe Rosewood on Wednesday evening. Brogden filed 11 strikeouts and one walk. The Eagles had just two runners to reach...Published: Apr 27, 2017 10:10 AM Full Story
PREP SOFTBALL: Shingleton homers in CBA's road loss
WINTERVILLE -- Allison Shingleton swatted a home run during Charles B. Aycock's 9-2 loss to South Central in Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference play Wednesday evening. Mookie Powell, Connor Vinson, Hannah Vinson and Georgia Parnell collected one hit apiece for the...Published: Apr 27, 2017 10:10 AM Full Story
PREP SOFTBALL: DH Conley sweeps doubleheader from Saints
HOLLYWOOD CROSSROADS -- Southern Wayne dropped a doubleheader, 3-2 and 11-0, to Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference foe D.H. Conley on Wednesday evening. Mackenzie Bryan threw a three-hitter in game one. "Defensively in the first game, Caroline Summerlin, Kya Hunter and...Published: Apr 27, 2017 10:10 AM Full Story
BOYS' TENNIS: WCDS pulls out win over Lawrence
Wayne Country Day grabbed two doubles points and turned back Lawrence Academy, 5-4, in non-conference action Wednesday afternoon. The No. 1 tandem of Alec Fritzinger-Gray Langston and No. 2 duo of Charlie Dees-Michael Geer each prevailed 8-4 against their respective...Published: Apr 27, 2017 10:10 AM Full Story
Wednesday, April 26, 2017
COLLEGE GOLF: UMO's Nick Adams earns all-conference honors
SNOW HILL -- University of Mount Olive's Nick Adams earned all-Conference Carolinas honors after a third-place finish in the season-ending conference tournament contested at Cutter Creek Country Club. Course conditions cancelled third-round play. Adams filed a two-day round of 145,...Published: Apr 26, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
COLLEGE BASEBALL: UMO is No. 1 seed for league tournament
HIGH POINT -- Regular-season champion and No. 1-ranked University of Mount Olive is the No. 1 seed for the season-ending Conference Carolinas tournament. The Trojans (42-7 overall) face sixth-seeded Pfeiffer in opening-round play. Game time is 7 p.m. at the...Published: Apr 26, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
POSTPONEMENTS: Inclement weather induces changes
Tuesday's heavy rainfall and subsequent flooding caused several schools in the News-Argus readership area to cancel events. -- Outdoor track: Eastern Wayne will have to wait another 24 hours to host its first meet in more than a decade. The...Published: Apr 26, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
GOLF: Ashworth, Scott each post an ace at GMGC
Jonathan Ashworth and Ralph Scott each recently recorded hole-in-one during play on the Goldsboro Municipal Golf Club links. Ashworth used a pitching wedge to hole out on the No. 16 layout -- his second ace of his career. Playing partners...Published: Apr 26, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
PREP BOYS' GOLF: Spring Creek advances to regional
CLINTON -- Spring Creek and Lakewood shared third place overall during the team portion of the season-ending Carolina 1-A Conference tournament contested on the soggy Lakewood Country Club sinks Tuesday afternoon. The Gators slushed their way to a four-player score...Published: Apr 26, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
Saturday, April 22, 2017
CHARGER CLASSIC: WCDS falls to Kerr-Vance
jhayes@newsargus.com Plain language. That was the communicative route taken by Wayne Country Day varsity baseball coach Michael Taylor on Friday, moments after his outfit dropped an puzzling-in-every-manner, 9-7 decision to Kerr-Vance Academy on day two of the school's annual Charger...Published: Apr 22, 2017 11:26 PM Full Story
BASEBALL: BOX -- Spring Creek vs. Union
at Princeton Union 2 0 0 0 4 2 0 -- 8 9 2 Spring Creek 0 1 4 0 0 0 2 -- 7 8 2 Leading hitters: Union -- Tyler Murphy 2-4, RBI; Warren 2-4, RBI; Ty Travers...Published: Apr 22, 2017 11:26 PM Full Story
BASEBALL: BOX -- Princeton vs. Cape Hatteras
at Princeton Cape Hatteras 0 0 0 0 0 -- 0 1 6 Princeton 0 5 0 4 1 -- 1010 0 Leading hitters: Cape Hatteras -- Colby Day 1-2. Princeton -- Alex Hickman 2-4, 2 2Bs, RBI; Tanner Flowers...Published: Apr 22, 2017 11:26 PM Full Story
BASEBALL: BOX -- Kerr-Vance Academy vs. Wayne Country Day
Kerr-Vance Academy 110 252 0 --9 12 2 Wayne Country Day 204 010 0 --7 3 4 Leading Hitters: Kerr-Vance Academy -- Matt Overton 2-4, RBI; Chance Murphy 1-1, RBI; Wyatt Humphries 1-4, 2RBI; RJ Johnson 3-4; Jabe Montgomery 2-5,...Published: Apr 22, 2017 11:26 PM Full Story
BASEBALL: BOX -- Union at Princeton
Union 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -- 0 6 2 Princeton 1 1 1 1 1 0 x -- 5 6 1 Leading hitters: Union -- Dawson Thornton 2-3; Warren Gay 1-2; Matthew Ballance 1-3; Ty Travers 1-3;...Published: Apr 22, 2017 11:26 PM Full Story
BASEBALL: BOX -- Statesville Christian at Wayne Country Day
Statesville 0 0 0 0 1 -- 1 4 2 WCDS 1 1 2 0 7 -- 11 10 3 Leading hitters: Statesville -- Charlie Jacos 1-3; Brian Godwin 1-2; Logan Hosch 1-2; Josh Frye 1-3. WCDS -- Avery Browning...Published: Apr 22, 2017 11:26 PM Full Story
CHARGER CLASSIC: Chargers blow past Lions
bcoley@newsargus.com Wayne Country Day has let good opponents slip through its grasp this season. Against Lawrence Academy -- who boasts a 17-0 record -- the Chargers blew a 7-3 lead. On Friday, WCDS gave up a 6-2 lead versus Kerr-Vance,...Published: Apr 22, 2017 11:26 PM Full Story
DEACON JONES INVITATIONAL: Bulldogs repeat as champions
PRINCETON -- His dirt-stained jersey unbuttoned and beads of sweat popping out on his forehead, Blake Sapp walked over to Princeton head baseball coach Justin Willoughby. "Here coach, take this home with you," said Sapp with the Deacon Jones Invitational...Published: Apr 22, 2017 11:26 PM Full Story
DEACON JONES INVITATIONAL: Gators chomp Hurricanes
PRINCETON -- Spring Creek's baseball players encountered adversity before they boarded the bus and headed down Highway 70 for day two of the Deacon Jones Invitational on Saturday afternoon. Three senior starters were absent. No problem. Christian Yarbrough batted 4-for-4...Published: Apr 22, 2017 11:26 PM Full Story
DEACON JONES INVITATIONAL: Union outlasts Spring Creek
PRINCETON -- This was not vintage Spring Creek baseball. In fact, it was - perhaps - the most uncharacteristic and mind-boggling game the Gators played all year. And the downfall? Small ball. Union used the short game to scratch out...Published: Apr 22, 2017 11:26 PM Full Story
DEACON JONES INVITATIONAL: Bulldogs blank Hurricanes
PRINCETON -- After a mid-week practice, Princeton head baseball coach Justin Willoughby held a long meeting with his team. "I thought the last couple of games we played, we were relaxed, kind of going through the motions," he said. "Our...Published: Apr 22, 2017 11:26 PM Full Story
Friday, April 21, 2017
COLLEGE: UMO's Coghill earns league coaching honor
SUMTER, S.C. -- University of Mount Olive's Kevin Coghill, for the third straight year, has been named the Conference Carolinas men's tennis coach-of-the-year. Coghill has won four COY awards in the past five years. The Trojans shared the regular-season...Published: Apr 21, 2017 10:27 AM Full Story
CHARGER DIAMOND CLASSIC: Box -- Grace-Sanford @ WCDS
Grace Christian 0 0 0 -- 0 1 3 W. Country Day 5 8 x -- 13 5 1 Leading hitters: Grace Christian -- Dean Carver 1-2. WCDS -- Avery Browning 2-2, 2B, 3 RBI; Amane Good 2-2, 2B; John...Published: Apr 21, 2017 10:27 AM Full Story
CHARGER DIAMOND CLASSIC: WCDS hammers Grace-Sanford
bcoley@newsargus.com Wayne Country Day's lead-off batter Case Kermode began Thursday's game with a four-pitch walk. That was the first ominous sign for Grace Christian. Three batters later, John Strickland slammed an opposite-field homer, which disappeared over the right-field fence. That...Published: Apr 21, 2017 10:27 AM Full Story
GIRLS' SOCCER: Britt tallies pair of goals in Dogs' road win
KENLY -- Allie Britt punched in two goals during Princeton's 3-2, non-conference conquest of county rival North Johnston on Thursday afternoon. Rachel Creech added one goal and one assist for the Bulldogs. Teammate Madison Adkins provided an assist. Princeton took...Published: Apr 21, 2017 10:27 AM Full Story
BOYS' TENNIS: Williams, Klein each prevail for PHS
Jacob Williams and teammate Garett Klein each emerged victorious in singles play during Princeton's 8-1, non-conference loss to North Johnston on Thursday afternoon. It was the Bulldogs' regular-season finale. Williams, the No. 1 seed, handed the Panthers' Tyler Jackson a...Published: Apr 21, 2017 10:27 AM Full Story
BOYS' TENNIS: Dively notches lone win for WCDS
Top-seeded Sam Dively claimed the lone singles point during Wayne Country Day's 8-1 loss to perennial independent 1-A power Oakwood on Thursday afternoon. Dively eased past the Eagles' Jeevan Tewani 6-4, 6-2. The Chargers return to action next Wednesday at...Published: Apr 21, 2017 10:27 AM Full Story
Thursday, April 20, 2017
UMO BRIEFS
MOUNT OLIVE -- The No. 1-ranked University of Mount Olive used an 11-run outburst in the sixth inning to solidify an 18-4 victory and two-game series sweep of Chowan University on Wednesday night. Before the momentous inning, Chowan took...Published: Apr 20, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
SIGNING: Sullivan runs to UMO
rcoggins@newsargus.com PRINCETON -- There's nothing better than feeling the adrenaline after threading the needle to a receiver down the middle of the football field. Even in middle school. At least, that's what Austin Sullivan thought. Flash forward three years. Physical...Published: Apr 20, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
Wednesday, April 19, 2017
COLLEGE BASEBALL: Division II CWS back in Cary; Trojans dump Hawks
MOUNT OLIVE -- Just hours after receiving the news it will once again co-host the NCAA Division II College World Series with the Town of Cary through 2022, the No. 1-ranked University of Mount Olive baseball team slipped past...Published: Apr 19, 2017 10:00 AM Full Story
GOLDEN LEAF INVITATIONAL: Bulldogs cruise past Saints
WILSON -- His gait, measured and spacious, gave new meaning to the phrase "speed economy." His voice, leveled and barely audible against the blaring of a nearby PA monitor, gave scarce soundtrack to the story. "I was kind of hoping...Published: Apr 19, 2017 10:00 AM Full Story
GOLF: Lane Tree LGA news
Nan Jarrell secured game-of-the-week honors from the red tees during play on the Lane Tree Golf Club links. Barbara Hill and Sue Glover nabbed low net and low putts, respectively. Mary Ann Sutton won GOW accolades from the forward tees....Published: Apr 19, 2017 10:00 AM Full Story
BOYS' TENNIS: Williams earns lone point for Princeton
Jacob Williams claimed Princeton's lone point during an 8-1, non-conference loss to North Johnston on Tuesday afternoon. Williams rallied from opening-set loss to defeat the Panthers' Tyler Jackson 4-6, 6-4, 1-0 (10-8)....Published: Apr 19, 2017 10:00 AM Full Story
GIRLS' SOCCER: Bulldogs' 'D' preserves Blackman's goal
SMITHFIELD -- Veronica Blackman tallied Princeton's lone goal in a 1-0 victory over Carolina 1-A Conference foe Neuse Charter on Tuesday evening. Madison Adkins notched the assist. The Bulldogs took 13 shots. Princeton goalie Hannah Horne logged nine saves between...Published: Apr 19, 2017 10:00 AM Full Story
PREP BASEBALL: Princeton doubles up Neuse Charter
SMITHFIELD -- Adam Crocker delivered a pair of base knocks during Princeton's 4-2 conquest of Carolina 1-A Conference foe Neuse Charter on Tuesday afternoon. The Bulldogs plated single runs in each of the first and fourth innings, and scored twice...Published: Apr 19, 2017 10:00 AM Full Story
PREP BASEBALL: Goldsboro sweeps Fayetteville Westover
Josh Hartsfield pounded out three hits during Goldsboro's doubleheader sweep, 18-3 and 12-1, of Fayetteville Westover on Tuesday afternoon. Hartsfield also collected two RBI. Chander Patrick, Brody Morton, Natorian Nobles and Eli Curtis also contributed offensively. Patrick earned the mound...Published: Apr 19, 2017 10:00 AM Full Story
SOFTBALL: Shingleton has 3-hit day for Golden Falcons
KENLY -- Allison Shingleton cranked out three hits and drove in a run during Charles B. Aycock's 2-0, non-conference conquest of North Johnston on Tuesday evening. Connor Vinson added two hits and scored a run for the Golden Falcons, who...Published: Apr 19, 2017 10:00 AM Full Story
GOLDEN LEAF INVITATIONAL: Freshman comes through for Eagles
rcoggins@newsargus.com WILSON -- Put me in coach. And Rosewood head coach Jason King would be wise not to take Will Albert out of the starting lineup just yet. A freshman, Albert made the most of his first-ever varsity start Tuesday...Published: Apr 19, 2017 10:00 AM Full Story
GOLDEN LEAF INVITATIONAL: Warriors dispatch Knights
WILSON -- Eastern Wayne erupted for five first-inning runs and cruised past Northern Nash, 9-2, on the final day of the fourth annual Golden Leaf Invitational. Jay Wiseman slugged a home run -- his only hit of the game...Published: Apr 19, 2017 10:00 AM Full Story
BASEBALL: BOX -- So. Wayne vs. Nash Central
Nash Central 520 05 -- 12 12 1 Southern Wayne 001 00 -- 1 5 3 Leading hitters: Nash Central -- Payton Bass 2-3, RBI; Colby Carter 1-4, RBI; Tyler Sherrod 2-3, RBI; Cameron Taylor 1-4, RBI; Garrett Killebrew 1-4,...Published: Apr 19, 2017 10:00 AM Full Story
BASEBALL: Box -- Rosewood vs. Parrott
Rosewood 050 110 5 -- 12 16 1 Parrott 201 140 0 -- 8 13 4 Leading hitters: Rosewood - Jonathan Peacock 1-4, RBI; Kolby Harris 2-5, RBI; Derek Neal 3-5, RBI; Tucker Chapin 2-5, RBI; Tanner Bradley 1-5; Boone...Published: Apr 19, 2017 10:00 AM Full Story
BASEBALL: BOX -- Aycock vs. RMA
C.B. Aycock 120 020 0 -- 5 7 0 RM Academy 100 000 0 -- 1 2 2 Leading hitters: C.B. Aycock -- Joey Hampton 3-4, 2B; Blake Gipson 2-3, RBI; Nolan Harrell 1-3; Chandler Matthews 1-4. Rocky Mount Academy...Published: Apr 19, 2017 10:00 AM Full Story
GOLDEN LEAF INVITATIONAL: Frederick, CBA ground Eagles
WILSON -- Charles B. Aycock spent the entire Golden Leaf Invitational showcasing its strength from the mound. On Saturday it was Blake Gipson, who allowed just three runs to a one-loss Cardinal Gibbons team. Cody Whaley took the mound on...Published: Apr 19, 2017 10:00 AM Full Story
Tuesday, April 18, 2017
Box Score --Southern Nash vs. Rosewood
GOLDEN LEAF INVITATIONAL (at Gilbert Ferrell Field, Fike HS) Southern Nash 132 210 0 - 9 11 4 Rosewood 060 103 x - 10 7 2 Leading hitters: Southern Nash --Dawson Sikes 2-4; Hunter Perry 1-5; Alex Marlowe 1-4; Colton...Published: Apr 18, 2017 9:26 AM Full Story
Box Score -- C.B. Aycock vs. Rocky Mount
at Wilson C.B. Aycock 003 000 0 -- 3 5 2 Rocky Mount 000 110 0 -- 2 7 1 Leading hitters: C.B. Aycock -- Chandler Matthews 1-3; Bradley Pate 1-3; Luke Frederick 1-2; Joey...Published: Apr 18, 2017 9:26 AM Full Story
Southern Wayne comes alive, hammers Parrott Academy
WILSON -- The bats have not been kind to Southern Wayne over the past two weeks. The Saints had lost six of their past seven games entering Monday's matchup against Parrott Academy. Three of those defeats were shutouts. So it...Published: Apr 18, 2017 9:22 AM Full Story
Howard produces in the clutch for streaking Rosewood
WILSON -- Sometimes a "Chance" pays off. It certainly did for Rosewood at Gilbert Ferrell Field during day two of the fourth annual Golden Leaf Invitational on Monday afternoon. With two outs on the board, the bags juiced and the...Published: Apr 18, 2017 9:22 AM Full Story
Powder blues lean on Whaley, secure Golden Leaf triumph
WILSON --Suffocating tension. The Charles B. Aycock varsity baseball team, beset by the rangy, hill-topping fodder of NC State signee David Harrison, survived its chokepoint on Monday, winning enough decisive moments to emerge victorious over Rocky Mount High, 3-2, during...Published: Apr 18, 2017 9:22 AM Full Story
Box Score -- Southern Wayne vs. Parrott Academy
So. Wayne 0 6 3 0 0 0 1 -- 10 9 4 Parrott 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 -- 2 5 1 Leading hitters: Southern Wayne -- Noah Horton 3-4, 2 RBI; Derek Holsinger...Published: Apr 18, 2017 9:22 AM Full Story
Monday, April 17, 2017
WOOD DUCKS
KINSTON -- An uncharacteristic start from Brett Martin put the Down East Wood Ducks in trouble early, and they eventually dropped a 9-2 decision to Salem at historic Grainger Stadium on Sunday afternoon. The teams split the season series...Published: Apr 17, 2017 10:07 AM Full Story
UMO: Princeton's Bayles breaks another UMO record
Bayles breaks own mark ELON -- For the second time in as many meets, University of Mount Olive's Martin Bayles broke his own school record in the pole vault during the Phoenix Invitational hosted by Elon University. The sophomore cleared...Published: Apr 17, 2017 10:07 AM Full Story
Sunday, April 16, 2017
Baseball Box --Cardinal Gibbons vs. C.B. Aycock
Golden Leaf Invitational (at Fleming Stadium, Wilson) Cardinal Gibbons 000 102 0 -- 3 11 0 C.B. Aycock 001 000 0 -- 1 6 1 Leading hitters: Cardinal Gibbons -- Nick Brassington 1-4; Chris Thorburun 1-3; Noah Campbell 1-4; Gray...Published: Apr 16, 2017 12:06 AM Full Story
Baseball Box --Rocky Mount vs. Eastern Wayne
Rocky Mount 001 632 (10) -- 22 10 0 Eastern Wayne 120 000 0 -- 3 7 5 Leading hitters: Rocky Mount -- Josh Pittman 2-4, 3B, 2 RBI; Jamar Ellis 2-4, 2 2B, 3 RBI; Jake Philbeck 1-2, RBI;...Published: Apr 16, 2017 12:06 AM Full Story
Baseball Box --Rosewood vs. Southern Wayne
Rosewood 302 000 1 --6 9 3 Southern Wayne 002 001 1 --4 9 1 Leading Hitters: Rosewood -- Derek Neal 2-4, RBI; Tanner Bradley 1-4, RBI; Jonathan Peacock 1-4, RBI; Boone Moody 1-3, RBI; Max White RBI; Chance Howard...Published: Apr 16, 2017 12:06 AM Full Story
COLLEGE BASEBALL: UMO wins 14th Conference Carolinas regular-season title
DUE WEST, S.C. -- One year ago, the Conference Carolinas regular-season baseball title was shipped off to Erskine College. It's returning to where it belongs -- the University of Mount Olive. And oh, the irony. The No. 2-ranked Trojans secured...Published: Apr 16, 2017 12:03 AM Full Story
BASEBALL -- Rosewood vs. Southern Wayne
WILSON -- Fast and loose. The phrase, coined with panache by Paul Newman in the 1961 pool hall drama "The Hustler," captured for audiences worldwide the spirit of a man consumed by accomplishing an objective in warp-speed, with grace. It...Published: Apr 16, 2017 12:03 AM Full Story
COLLEGE -- Tamiya Dortch
Saint Augustine's Media Relations RALEIGH -- Saint Augustine's University's Tamiya Dortch was named the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) women's field athlete-of-the-week. Dortch won the women's shot put with a throw of 43 feet, 9 inches during the Johnson C....Published: Apr 16, 2017 12:03 AM Full Story
BASEBALL -- Rocky Mount vs. E. Wayne
WILSON -- Eastern Wayne masterfully cruised through the first two innings against Rocky Mount on Saturday afternoon. The Warriors fought at the plate, wiggled out of jams and built a three-run lead. Then the wheels fell off -- and boy,...Published: Apr 16, 2017 12:03 AM Full Story
BASEBALL -- CBA vs. Gibbons
rcoggins@newsargus.com WILSON -- For 5 1/3 innings, Charles B. Aycock pitcher Blake Gipson and Cardinal Gibbons counterpart Pete Bloomberg staged a duel on the hill inside venerable Fleming Stadium on Saturday. Gipson, in his first start, puzzled the Crusaders with...Published: Apr 16, 2017 12:03 AM Full Story
Friday, April 14, 2017
Feature -- Baseball's Era of Futility
In the early 1900's, the American League -- borne out of a conglomerate of Western League outposts controlled in all aspects by sports journalist Bancroft Johnson -- officially formed, thus providing a proper rival for what was then a notoriously...Published: Apr 14, 2017 1:24 PM Full Story
PREP SOFTBALL: BOX -- D.H. Conley at C.B. Aycock
D.H. Conley 1100000 -- 252 C.B. Aycock 000300x -- 371 Leading hitters: D.H. Conley -- Cara Davis 1-4, HR; Grace Cochran 1-2; Emily Kirby 1-3, 2B; Lexie Vincent 1-1; Morgan Shirley 1-3. CBA -- Connor Vinson 1-3; Mookie Powell 2-2;...Published: Apr 14, 2017 9:59 AM Full Story
PREP SOFTBALL: CBA rallies, extends win streak to 8
bcoley@newsargus.com PIKEVILLE -- With two outs in the seventh inning, D.H. Conley's Cara Davis attempted to sneak a bunt past Charles B. Aycock's defense. Golden Falcons' catcher Taylor Puetz quickly popped out of her stance, snatched the ball and sent...Published: Apr 14, 2017 9:59 AM Full Story
GOLF: Walnut Creek LGA news
The Walnut Creek Ladies Golf Association held an Eastern Ladies League tournament that drew 44 participants. Betty Holloway was recognized as the longest standing member of the league. Walnut Creek Country Club winners were Charlotte Campbell (low putts in third...Published: Apr 14, 2017 9:59 AM Full Story
GIRLS' SOCCER: Molloy posts hat trick for EW
Claire Molloy notched a hat trick (three goals) as Eastern Wayne shut out Rosewood 4-0 on Thursday evening. Madison Tallarida added one goal and an assist for the Warriors, who improved to 11-4-1 overall this season. Yessi Gutierrez and Brennan...Published: Apr 14, 2017 9:59 AM Full Story
PREP BASEBALL: J.H. Rose eases past Southern Wayne
DUDLEY -- J.H. Rose won the "seventh-inning battle" and turned back Southern Wayne 8-6 on the Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference scene Thursday evening. Tied at 5-5 through six innings, the league-leading Rampants pushed across three seventh-inning runs. The Saints answered...Published: Apr 14, 2017 9:59 AM Full Story
PREP BASEBALL: Dupuy, Gators defeat Eastern Wayne
Matt Dupuy turned in a 99-pitch complete game as Spring Creek knocked off county rival Eastern Wayne 3-1 on Thursday evening. Dupuy permitted an unearned run on nine hits and posted one strikeout. Kaden Geelen paced the Gators' offense with...Published: Apr 14, 2017 9:59 AM Full Story
PREP BASEBALL: CBA's Smitherman belts walk-off home run
PIKEVILLE -- Carson Smitherman swatted a lead-off, walk-off home run in the bottom of the eighth inning as Charles B. Aycock upended D.H. Conley 8-7 in Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference play Thursday. Conley blew a 7-2 lead. Smitherman batted 3-for-5...Published: Apr 14, 2017 9:59 AM Full Story
BOYS' TENNIS: Eastern Wayne earns dual-team playoff berth
Eastern Wayne is playoff bound. The Warriors won five of six singles courts and handed county arch rival Charles B. Aycock a 5-1 loss in Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference play Thursday afternoon. EW secured the league's lone berth and opening-round...Published: Apr 14, 2017 9:59 AM Full Story
PREP SOFTBALL: Coor has 5-RBI day for Saints
DUDLEY -- Rebecca Coor delivered a three-hit, five-RBI performance as Southern Wayne cranked out a 13-3, mercy-rule win over Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference foe J.H. Rose on Thursday. Kayla Raynor concluded the day 3-for-3. Mackenzie Bryan, Iyahna Bess and Caroline...Published: Apr 14, 2017 9:59 AM Full Story
PREP SOFTBALL: Rosewood's Tyndall throws complete game
Macy Tyndall threw a complete game and posted four strikeouts as Rosewood shut out county rival Eastern Wayne 11-0 on Thursday evening. Tyndall paced the Eagles' offense with three hits, including a double. Keelin Hunter doubled in a 2-for-3 effort....Published: Apr 14, 2017 9:59 AM Full Story
PREP DIGEST: JV, middle school news
JV * Baseball: D.H. Conley 11, C.B. Aycock 2 -- Christian Brady and Blake Dilda (RBI) led the Golden Falcons' offense with two hits apiece. Tyrie Artis, Davis Carroll, Jakob Prebe and Trey Smith (RBI) each had one hit....Published: Apr 14, 2017 9:59 AM Full Story
PREP BASEBALL: BOX -- Wayne Christian vs. WCDS
Game 1 Wayne Christian 001 000 2 -- 3 7 0 Wayne Country Day 010 003 x -- 4 6 2 Leading hitters: Wayne Christian -- Addison Johnson 2-3; Holden Foster 2-4; Ted Suggs 1-2, RBI; Will White 1-3; Jaxon...Published: Apr 14, 2017 9:59 AM Full Story
PREP BASEBALL: In Charge -- WCDS sweeps twinbill from Wayne Christian
By RUDY COGGINS rcoggins@newsargus.com Welcome back, Mitch Turnage. Fully recovered from an early-season injury, the Wayne Country Day senior flexed his muscles at the plate and showed some grit on the mound during a doubleheader sweep against rival Wayne Christian...Published: Apr 14, 2017 9:59 AM Full Story
Thursday, April 13, 2017
BOYS' TENNIS: Goldsboro claims ECC 2A crown
Goldsboro put the finishing touches on its Eastern Carolina 2-A Conference boys' tennis championship with a 6-3 decision over Greene Central on Wednesday afternoon. The Cougars secured the league's No. 1 seed and an opening-round home match for the...Published: Apr 13, 2017 10:10 AM Full Story
GIRLS' SOCCER: Goldsboro shuts out North Lenoir
La GRANGE -- North Lenoir turned up the defensive pressure, but Goldsboro managed to squeak out a 2-0 victory on the Eastern Carolina 2-A Conference scene Wednesday evening. Juanita Cortes-Torres and Shakia Doctor each scored a goal for the Cougars,...Published: Apr 13, 2017 10:10 AM Full Story
GIRLS' TRACK: Golden Falcons fare well in road meet
GREENVILLE -- Lexus Pridgen, Arlanda Faulkner, Cyerra Carter and Sarah Gregory combined for seven individual victories during a four-team Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference meet contested at J.H. Rose on Wednesday afternoon. Pridgen heaved the discus a meet-winning 66 feet. Faulkner...Published: Apr 13, 2017 10:10 AM Full Story
BASEBALL: Greene Central dismantles Ayden-Grifton
LITTLEFIELD -- Greene Central plated a total of eight runs during the first three innings and dispatched Ayden-Grifton, 14-5, in an Eastern Carolina 2-A Conference affair Wednesday evening. Don Pigford paced the Rams' offense with three hits and three RBI....Published: Apr 13, 2017 10:10 AM Full Story
BASEBALL: Goldsboro falls to North Lenoir
La GRANGE -- Josh Hartsfield scratched out Goldsboro's lone hit in a 14-3, five-inning loss to Eastern Carolina 2-A Conference foe North Lenoir on Wednesday afternoon. Cougars head coach Danny Merritt said Eli Curtis "had an outstanding game in...Published: Apr 13, 2017 10:10 AM Full Story
SOFTBALL: South Lenoir topples So. Wayne
DEEP RUN -- Dawn Anderson threw a four-hitter in the circle, but Southern Wayne couldn't overcome defensive mistakes in an 8-4, non-conference loss to South Lenoir on Wednesday evening. The Saints surrendered six unearned runs on seven errors. SW's Caroline...Published: Apr 13, 2017 10:10 AM Full Story
SOFTBALL: North Duplin rallies past East Duplin
TEACHEY -- North Duplin secured the Duplin County Easter Invitational championship with a 2-1 victory over East Duplin on the Wallace-Rose Hill diamond Wednesday. The Rebels trailed 1-0 through four innings before tying the game at 1-1 in the fifth,...Published: Apr 13, 2017 10:10 AM Full Story
BOYS' TENNIS: Wayne Country Day defeats RMA
ROCKY MOUNT -- Wayne Country Day seized a three-point advantage after doubles play and cruised past Rocky Mount Academy, 7-2, on Wednesday afternoon. Sam Dively-Charlie Dees prevailed 8-2 at the No. 1 doubles flight, while Alec Fritzinger-Gray Langston posted a...Published: Apr 13, 2017 10:10 AM Full Story
BOYS' TRACK: CBA places 2nd at JH Rose
GREENVILLE -- Charles B. Aycock filed five first-place finishes during a four-team Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference meet ran at J.H. Rose on Wednesday afternoon. Jarius Hinnant emerged the top performer in the high jump. Trevor Holt -- as usual --...Published: Apr 13, 2017 10:10 AM Full Story
GIRLS' SOCCER: Eastern Wayne, Spring Creek play to 1-1 draw
rcoggins@newsargus.com SEVEN SPRINGS -- Her left ankle heavily taped around a bag of ice, Mirna Santiago started to hobble off the soccer pitch. She stopped briefly and shifted the weight to her right leg. After a short conversation with Spring...Published: Apr 13, 2017 10:10 AM Full Story
BOYS' GOLF: Chargers' Debosky earns medalist honors; CBA takes team portion
Eyes ahead. That was the mantra this week for the Charles B. Aycock varsity golf team, which began preparation in earnest for next month's eastern 3-A regional championship by playing consecutive matches and logging some 125 miles of travel in...Published: Apr 13, 2017 10:10 AM Full Story
BOYS' GOLF: Results @ Lane Tree GC
Team Scores Charles B. Aycock 326 Wayne Country Day 376 Eastern Wayne 403 Goldsboro High 425 Individual Scores Mitch Debosky 39-37--76 Jake Flowers 41-38--79 Ty Daniels 43-38--81 Bryce Jones 40-43--83 Carl Floars 43-40--83 Noah Forrester 45-42--87 Justin Whaley 50-45--95 Joey...Published: Apr 13, 2017 10:10 AM Full Story
BOYS' SOCCER: BOX -- E. Wayne soccer @ SC
Eastern Wayne 1 0 -- 1 Spring Creek 0 1 -- 1 Goals: Eastern Wayne -- Kazar; Spring Creek -- Edmonson. Assists: Eastern Wayne -- Tallarida. Shots: Eastern Wayne 16, Spring Creek 9. Saves: Eastern Wayne (Swinson 4), Spring Creek...Published: Apr 13, 2017 10:10 AM Full Story
MINOR LEAGUE BASEBALL: Palumbo sparks Wood Ducks
Palumbo throws well KINSTON -- Down East Wood Ducks starter Joe Palumbo logged 10 strikeouts during a six-inning stretch and did not issue a walk during a 6-1 win over Carolina League rival Winston-Salem on Wednesday afternoon. The Wood Ducks...Published: Apr 13, 2017 10:10 AM Full Story
BOYS' TENNIS: Goldsboro claims ECC 2A crown
Goldsboro put the finishing touches on its Eastern Carolina 2-A Conference boys' tennis championship with a 6-3 decision over Greene Central on Wednesday afternoon. The Cougars secured the league's No. 1 seed and an opening-round home match for the...Published: Apr 13, 2017 10:02 AM Full Story
GIRLS' SOCCER: Eastern Wayne, Spring Creek play to 1-1 draw
rcoggins@newsargus.com SEVEN SPRINGS -- Her left ankle heavily taped around a bag of ice, Mirna Santiago started to hobble off the soccer pitch. She stopped briefly and shifted the weight to her right leg. After a short conversation with Spring...Published: Apr 13, 2017 10:02 AM Full Story
BOYS' GOLF: Chargers' Debosky earns medalist honors; CBA takes team portion
Eyes ahead. That was the mantra this week for the Charles B. Aycock varsity golf team, which began preparation in earnest for next month's eastern 3-A regional championship by playing consecutive matches and logging some 125 miles of travel in...Published: Apr 13, 2017 10:02 AM Full Story
BOYS' GOLF: Results @ Lane Tree GC
Team Scores Charles B. Aycock 326 Wayne Country Day 376 Eastern Wayne 403 Goldsboro High 425 Individual Scores Mitch Debosky 39-37--76 Jake Flowers 41-38--79 Ty Daniels 43-38--81 Bryce Jones 40-43--83 Carl Floars 43-40--83 Noah Forrester 45-42--87 Justin Whaley 50-45--95 Joey...Published: Apr 13, 2017 10:02 AM Full Story
BOYS' SOCCER: BOX -- E. Wayne soccer @ SC
Eastern Wayne 1 0 -- 1 Spring Creek 0 1 -- 1 Goals: Eastern Wayne -- Kazar; Spring Creek -- Edmonson. Assists: Eastern Wayne -- Tallarida. Shots: Eastern Wayne 16, Spring Creek 9. Saves: Eastern Wayne (Swinson 4), Spring Creek...Published: Apr 13, 2017 10:02 AM Full Story
MINOR LEAGUE BASEBALL: Palumbo sparks Wood Ducks
Palumbo throws well KINSTON -- Down East Wood Ducks starter Joe Palumbo logged 10 strikeouts during a six-inning stretch and did not issue a walk during a 6-1 win over Carolina League rival Winston-Salem on Wednesday afternoon. The Wood Ducks...Published: Apr 13, 2017 10:02 AM Full Story
BOYS' TRACK: CBA places 2nd at JH Rose
GREENVILLE -- Charles B. Aycock filed five first-place finishes during a four-team Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference meet ran at J.H. Rose on Wednesday afternoon. Jarius Hinnant emerged the top performer in the high jump. Trevor Holt -- as usual --...Published: Apr 13, 2017 10:02 AM Full Story
BOYS' TENNIS: Wayne Country Day defeats RMA
ROCKY MOUNT -- Wayne Country Day seized a three-point advantage after doubles play and cruised past Rocky Mount Academy, 7-2, on Wednesday afternoon. Sam Dively-Charlie Dees prevailed 8-2 at the No. 1 doubles flight, while Alec Fritzinger-Gray Langston posted a...Published: Apr 13, 2017 10:02 AM Full Story
SOFTBALL: North Duplin rallies past East Duplin
TEACHEY -- North Duplin secured the Duplin County Easter Invitational championship with a 2-1 victory over East Duplin on the Wallace-Rose Hill diamond Wednesday. The Rebels trailed 1-0 through four innings before tying the game at 1-1 in the fifth,...Published: Apr 13, 2017 10:02 AM Full Story
SOFTBALL: South Lenoir topples So. Wayne
DEEP RUN -- Dawn Anderson threw a four-hitter in the circle, but Southern Wayne couldn't overcome defensive mistakes in an 8-4, non-conference loss to South Lenoir on Wednesday evening. The Saints surrendered six unearned runs on seven errors. SW's Caroline...Published: Apr 13, 2017 10:02 AM Full Story
BASEBALL: Goldsboro falls to North Lenoir
La GRANGE -- Josh Hartsfield scratched out Goldsboro's lone hit in a 14-3, five-inning loss to Eastern Carolina 2-A Conference foe North Lenoir on Wednesday afternoon. Cougars head coach Danny Merritt said Eli Curtis "had an outstanding game in...Published: Apr 13, 2017 10:02 AM Full Story
BASEBALL: Greene Central dismantles Ayden-Grifton
LITTLEFIELD -- Greene Central plated a total of eight runs during the first three innings and dispatched Ayden-Grifton, 14-5, in an Eastern Carolina 2-A Conference affair Wednesday evening. Don Pigford paced the Rams' offense with three hits and three RBI....Published: Apr 13, 2017 10:02 AM Full Story
GIRLS' TRACK: Golden Falcons fare well in road meet
GREENVILLE -- Lexus Pridgen, Arlanda Faulkner, Cyerra Carter and Sarah Gregory combined for seven individual victories during a four-team Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference meet contested at J.H. Rose on Wednesday afternoon. Pridgen heaved the discus a meet-winning 66 feet. Faulkner...Published: Apr 13, 2017 10:02 AM Full Story
GIRLS' SOCCER: Goldsboro shuts out North Lenoir
La GRANGE -- North Lenoir turned up the defensive pressure, but Goldsboro managed to squeak out a 2-0 victory on the Eastern Carolina 2-A Conference scene Wednesday evening. Juanita Cortes-Torres and Shakia Doctor each scored a goal for the Cougars,...Published: Apr 13, 2017 10:02 AM Full Story
Wednesday, April 12, 2017
WAYNE COUNTY TRACK & FIELD: 2017 Complete results
Results from the 2017 Wayne County Track & Field Championships contested at Rosewood High School: TEAM RESULTS BOYS C.B. Aycock 166, Rosewood 144, Eastern Wayne 129, Southern Wayne 60, Wayne Country Day 37, Goldsboro 33, Spring Creek 30. INDIVIDUAL RESULTS...Published: Apr 12, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
PREP SOFTBALL: Rebels' Brogden tosses perfect game
TEACHEY -- Haley Brogden found perfection Tuesday evening. The senior right-hander didn't allow a runner to reach base and recorded a career-high 20 strikeouts during a 12-0 victory over Wallace-Rose Hill in the Duplin County Easter Invitational. Brogden helped...Published: Apr 12, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
PREP SOFTBALL: CBA's Shingleton nearly perfect in the circle
rcoggins@newsargus.com DUDLEY -- Studying a teammate's pitching style proved beneficial for Allison Shingleton on Tuesday evening. And she nearly pulled off a perfect game. The Charles B. Aycock right-hander yielded one hit during a 17-0, mercy-rule conquest of county and...Published: Apr 12, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
GOLF: Lane Tree LGA
Nan Jarrell claimed game-of-the-week honors from the red tees during weekly play at Lane Tree Golf Club. Cathy Garris and Debbie Edgerton won low net and low putts, respectively. Betty Jean Gurley was the GOW winner from the forward tees....Published: Apr 12, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
PREP BOYS' TENNIS: Eastern Wayne trips up North Lenoir
Eastern Wayne emerged victorious on the first two doubles courts and upended North Lenoir, 6-3, on Tuesday afternoon. The No. 1 tandem of Dylan March-Walker Davis and No. 2 duo of Anass Sarah-Daniel Stevens each posted an 8-0 shutout. March,...Published: Apr 12, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
PREP SOFTBALL: Eagles flex muscles against Cyclones
Brianna Verme threw a two-hitter and filed 11 strikeouts inside the circle during Wayne Christian's 17-0, mercy-rule triumph over Community Christian. Verme and Abigail Kornegay combined to hit three inside-the-park home runs. Grace Buddin doubled for the Eagles, who are...Published: Apr 12, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
PREP SOFTBALL: Rosewood dumps Lakewood in 5 innings
SALEMBURG -- Rosewood pounded out 15 hits and drew seven walks during a 15-4, mercy-rule conquest of Carolina 1-A Conference foe Lakewood on Tuesday evening. Macy Tyndall earned the mound win. Braylee Butts paced the Eagles' offense with three hits....Published: Apr 12, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
PREP GIRLS' SOCCER: Reiss provides Rosewood's offense
SALEMBURG -- Sydney Reiss delivered a hat trick (three goals) as Rosewood blanked Lakewood, 3-0, in their Carolina 1-A Conference encounter Tuesday evening....Published: Apr 12, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
PREP GIRLS' SOCCER: Nakia, Doctor file hat tricks for Goldsboro
SNOW HILL -- Angelina Nacca and Shakia Doctor each notched a hat trick during Goldsboro's 13-0, mercy-rule thrashing of Eastern Carolina 2-A rival Greene Central on Tuesday evening. Juanita Cortes-Torres and T'ziah Kelly each logged two goals and one assist....Published: Apr 12, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
PREP BASEBALL: Greene Central trips up Goldsboro
SNOW HILL -- Matt Lewis contributed two hits during Goldsboro's 9-3 loss to Greene Central in Eastern Carolina 2-A Conference play Tuesday. Eli Curtis, Brody Morton, Josh Hartsfield and Natorian Nobles each had one hit for the Cougars. Goldsboro visits...Published: Apr 12, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
PREP BASEBALL: Warriors drop road game at New Bern
NEW BERN -- Eastern Wayne scratched out six hits in a 13-2 loss to Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference foe New Bern on Tuesday afternoon. Landon Ginn and Jacob Ginn (two RBI) collected two hits apiece. Will Uzzell and Tanner Wells...Published: Apr 12, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
PREP BASEBALL: Wayne Christian crushes Community Christian
Seven Wayne Christian batters provided at least one hit during a 19-0, five-inning thrashing of Coastal Plains Independent 1-A rival Community Christian on Tuesday evening. Levi Suggs, Ted Suggs (RBI) and Jaxon Anderson (four RBI) cranked out three hits apiece...Published: Apr 12, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
PREP BASEBALL: Peacock throws one-hit gem
SALEMBURG -- Jonathan Peacock threw a complete-game one-hitter as Rosewood escaped Lakewood, 2-0, on the Carolina 1-A Conference scene Tuesday evening. Peacock retired 11 Leopards on strikeouts and walked four during his 81-pitch outing that included 59 strikes. Offensively, he...Published: Apr 12, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
PREP DIGEST: Rosewood, CBA JV baseball
JV * Baseball: Rosewood 10, Lakewood 0 (5 inn.) -- Tanner McKeel batted 3-for-4 with an RBI during the Eagles' road win Tuesday afternoon. Patrick Jones contributed two hits and an RBI. Will Albert (RBI), DeVante Phillips (RBI), Tanner...Published: Apr 12, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
PREP SOFTBALL: BOX -- C.B. Aycock @ So. Wayne
C.B. Aycock 605 06 -- 17 14 0 Southern Wayne 000 00 -- 0 1 9 Leading hitters: C.B. Aycock -- Connor Vinson 3-4, RBI; Mookie Powell 2-3, 2 RBI; Cassandra Lassiter 2-4, 2 RBI; Taylor Puetz 1-5; Hannah Vinson...Published: Apr 12, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
PREP BASEBALL: BOX -- C.B. Aycock @ So. Wayne
C.B. Aycock 0020012 -- 5 5 1 So. Wayne 000000x -- 0 4 1 Leading hitters: C.B. Aycock -- Luke Frederick 1-3, 2 RBI; Chris Turner 1-2, RBI; Bradley Pate 1-2, RBI; Blake Gipson 1-3; Nolan Harrell 1-1. Southern Wayne...Published: Apr 12, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
PREP BASEBALL: Golden Falcons blank Saints on the road
bcoley@newsargus.com DUDLEY -- Charles B. Aycock's bats aren't going to blow you away. But that isn't their job. This year's Golden Falcons prefer to stick to the basics. It's baseball 101, according to head coach Charles Davis. With aggressive base...Published: Apr 12, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
COLLEGE BASEBALL: UMO knocks off region foe Catawba
UMO Media Relations MOUNT OLIVE -- Nationally-ranked University of Mount Olive put up a three-spot during the first inning and eased past in-state region foe Catawba, 6-2, at Scarborough Field on Tuesday evening. Ricky Surum scored the Trojans' first run...Published: Apr 12, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
Tuesday, April 11, 2017
WAYNE COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIPS: C.B. Aycock boys retain their track and field title
By RUDY COGGINSrcoggins@newsargus.comKeyniya Brown stepped into the passing zone and handed the baton off to Southern Wayne teammate Machiah Moore. Moore headed into the first turn less than 20 meters behind Charles B. Aycock junior Arlanda Faulkner. Cheered on...Published: Apr 11, 2017 10:16 AM Full Story
STORY: Strawberry discusses faith, new life
jhayes@newsargus.com The Bible, brown and weathered and locked in the fold of his arm like a secret, is a tell of salvation. Its pages are curled and wispy, on loan from grace, he explains, and marked by his search for...Published: Apr 11, 2017 10:16 AM Full Story
BASEBALL: BOX -- WCDS at Rosewood
WCDS 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 -- 2 3 1 Rosewood 0 1 0 1 0 1 x -- 3 8 1 Leading hitters: WCDS -- Avery Browning 1-3; Mitch Turnage 1-3; Zach Barfield 1-3. Rosewood -- Derek...Published: Apr 11, 2017 10:16 AM Full Story
BASEBALL: Rosewood slips past WCDS
bcoley@newsargus.com The tension quickly bubbled to the surface in the seventh inning. After having one hit through six innings, Wayne Country Day had the game-tying run on third base with two outs. To complicate matters, Rosewood's Boone Moody almost pelted...Published: Apr 11, 2017 10:16 AM Full Story
GIRLS' SOCCER: WCDS, Neuse Christian tie
After a controversial call, WCDS played to a tough, 2-2 tied versus Neuse Christian Monday afternoon. The Chargers took the lead midway through the first half after a penalty kick from Ally Willman. Neuse Christian tied it in the second...Published: Apr 11, 2017 10:16 AM Full Story
SOFTBALL: North Johnston comes back, downs Rosewood
KENLY -- Rosewood held an early lead, but fell 8-5 in a road non-conference match against North Johnston Monday evening. The Eagles jumped to a 4-0 lead after one inning, and pushed their advantage to 5-0 in the second inning....Published: Apr 11, 2017 10:16 AM Full Story
SOFTBALL: Golden Falcons pound Bears
NEW BERN -- Allison Shingleton and Leah Campbell combined for a three-hitter, and C.B. Aycock cruised to a 21-2 victory over New Bern on Monday evening. Mookie Powell (two RBI) and Hannah Vinson (four RBI) led the team with three...Published: Apr 11, 2017 10:16 AM Full Story
SOFTBALL: North Duplin overwhelms James Kenan
WARSAW -- North Duplin jumped early, and sprinted to a 19-1 victory over James Kenan Monday evening. Natalie Ramirez, Rayanna Koch and Brooke Cottle each recorded two hits. Haley Brodgen, Hannah Brogden, Kenzie Taylor and Anna Thornton all contributed one...Published: Apr 11, 2017 10:16 AM Full Story
BOYS' GOLF: Pridgen leads Tigers
DUDLEY -- Cole Pridgen took medalist honors and led James Kenan to a first-place finish at a Carolina 1-A Conference golf match contested at Southern Wayne Country Club. Pridgen shot a 76 while James Kenan posted a team score of...Published: Apr 11, 2017 10:16 AM Full Story
BOYS' GOLF: WCDS takes first place
Wayne Country Day took first place in a Coastal Plains Independent 1-A Conference match contested Monday afternoon. The Chargers posted a team score of 161. Wayne Christian took second place with a 197. Drake Wise (44), Micaiah Singletary (46), Darden...Published: Apr 11, 2017 10:16 AM Full Story
BOYS' TENNIS: D.H. Conley sweeps Eastern Wayne
Eastern Wayne dropped a 9-0 loss to D.H. Conley on the Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference scene on Monday afternoon. Among the singles matches, each Warrior was dropped in straight sets. EW lost the doubles matches by scores of 8-4, 8-3...Published: Apr 11, 2017 10:16 AM Full Story
Monday, April 10, 2017
MINOR LEAGUES: Wood Ducks take series against Salem
Wood Ducks Media Relations SALEM, Va. -- Power and defense was on display Sunday afternoon as the Down East Wood Ducks defeated Salem, 9-3, and claimed the season-opening Carolina League series 3-1. The Woodies (3-1 overall) play their first-ever home...Published: Apr 10, 2017 9:59 AM Full Story
PREPS DIGEST: JV news
JV * Baseball: C.B. Aycock 10, J.H. Rose 1 -- Christian Brady (RBI) and Kaleb Moore (two RBI) pounded out two hits apiece during the Golden Falcons' victory in the Tobs Classic at historic Fleming Stadium. Elijah Anderson (two RBI),...Published: Apr 10, 2017 9:59 AM Full Story
Saturday, April 8, 2017
STORY: Mooneyham, Rider take first at Greater Goldsboro Road Run
rcoggins@newsargus.com Joseph Mooneyham needed a "cool down" race. Alicia Rider sought a "tune up" in preparation for one of the world's most prestigious events -- the Boston Marathon, which is scheduled for Monday. Each got what they needed Saturday morning....Published: Apr 8, 2017 11:19 PM Full Story
GIRLS' SOCCER: Molloy, Dove too much for South Central
bcoley@newsargus.com If you're designing a defense to guard Eastern Wayne, you better consider senior attacker Brennan Dove. But wait, there's also junior attacker Claire Molloy. You can't just leave her alone. What's the solution when No. 7 (Dove) and No....Published: Apr 8, 2017 11:19 PM Full Story
GIRLS' SOCCER: Cougars blank Saints
rcoggins@newsargus.com DUDLEY -- Head coach Chad Lewis can't be more happier that Goldsboro has found its swagger again on the soccer pitch. And that could be bad news for future opponents. The Cougars shucked their recent bi-polar temper and displayed...Published: Apr 8, 2017 11:19 PM Full Story
SIGNING: C.B. Aycock's Bryant signs with St. Andrews
bcoley@newsargus.com PIKEVILLE -- It's not easy to move an object that's nearly 6-1/2 feet tall and weighs 300 pounds. Now imagine that object pushing you back with all its strength, and ultimately hoping to drive you into the ground. That's...Published: Apr 8, 2017 11:19 PM Full Story
GREATER GOLDSBORO ROAD RUN: Results
Results from the 39th Greater Goldsboro Road Run contested Saturday morning in downtown Goldsboro: 10k MEN Runner, Town Time 1. Joseph Mooneyham, Pikeville 34:35 2. Leon Lafreniere 37:38 3. Michael Lee, Clayton 40:45 4. Greg Halen 42:44 5. Michael Arnold,...Published: Apr 8, 2017 11:19 PM Full Story
BASEBALL: BOX -- South Central at Eastern Wayne
South Central 022 010 0 -- 5 10 1 Eastern Wayne 000 021 0 -- 3 5 0 Leading hitters: South Central -- Scott Mayo 2-4, 2RBI; Jackson Morse 1-3, 2 RBI; Chris Mills 1-3, RBI; Kevin Mills 2-4; Ryan...Published: Apr 8, 2017 11:19 PM Full Story
GIRLS' SOCCER: BOX -- Goldsboro at Southern Wayne
Goldsboro 2 4 -- 6 Southern Wayne 0 0 -- 0 Goals: Goldsboro -- Juanita Cortes-Torres (3), Abigail Lewis (2), Shakia Doctor. Shots -- Goldsboro 17, Southern Wayne 2. Corner kicks -- Goldsboro 3, Southern Wayne 3. Saves -- Goldsboro...Published: Apr 8, 2017 11:19 PM Full Story
UMO BASEBALL: Trojans sweep Southern Wesleyan
CENTRAL, S.C. -- Justin Carroll swatted a home run Saturday afternoon and No. 4-ranked University of Mount Olive earned a three-game series sweep -- 5-2, 9-0, 10-4 -- over Conference Carolinas foe Southern Wesleyan. Carroll ended the game 1-for-2...Published: Apr 8, 2017 11:19 PM Full Story
BASEBALL: Warriors fall short against Falcons
jhayes@newsargus.com The post-game huddle, dressed in home white along the right-field chalk, was enthusiastic. Lively, even. In fact, had one not been exposed to the game's material details, it would have been difficult to determine that Eastern Wayne varsity skipper...Published: Apr 8, 2017 11:19 PM Full Story
SOFTBALL: Golden Falcons sweep double-header
PIKEVILLE -- Mackenzie Wheeler and Taylor Waddell each threw a one-hitter as Charles B. Aycock swept nemesis South Johnston, 1-0 and 11-0, in non-conference play Friday evening. The teams played two five-inning games. Wheeler (4-0) walked one SJ batter during...Published: Apr 8, 2017 11:19 PM Full Story
BASEBALL: Spring Creek offense comes alive, downs Hobbton
SEVEN SPRINGS -- Christian Yarbrough and Jordan Ammons combined for a seven-hitter during Spring Creek's 12-6 triumph over Hobbton in Carolina 1-A Conference play Friday. Yarbrough allowed five unearned runs, walked three and struck out six Wildcat hitters. Ammons gave...Published: Apr 8, 2017 11:19 PM Full Story
BASEBALL: WCDS cruises past TEACH
Wayne Country Day's pitching staff logged 11 strikeouts during a 12-0, five-inning conquest of TEACH Homeschool on Friday afternoon. John Strickland started on the cliff. He gave up one hit and had four strikeouts in two innings. Amane Godo hurled...Published: Apr 8, 2017 11:19 PM Full Story
BASEBALL: Ayden-Grifton pushes past Goldsboro
LITTLEFIELD -- Josh Hartsfield registered Goldsboro's lone hit in an 11-0, mercy-rule loss to Carolina 1-A Conference foe Ayden-Grifton on Friday....Published: Apr 8, 2017 11:19 PM Full Story
BASEBALL: New Bern drops Southern Wayne
NEW BERN -- Lance Wise delivered a three-hit performance during Southern Wayne's 7-0 loss to Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A rival New Bern on Friday evening. Josh Grady added two hits for the Saints, who dipped to 8-6 overall and 4-3 against...Published: Apr 8, 2017 11:19 PM Full Story
TRACK AND FIELD: Warriors dominate meet
NEW BERN -- Eastern Wayne placed first among the boys and girls teams during an Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference meet ran at New Bern HS. The Warriors earned first-place times and distances in 12 events. On the boys' side, top...Published: Apr 8, 2017 11:19 PM Full Story
Middle School Digest
*Softball: Wayne Christian 18-27, Lee Christian 4-9 -- Abigail Kornegay belted a three-run homer over the center-field fence during the first game. Kornegay contributed four hits, including two doubles in the nightcap. Bri Verme batted 4-for-4 -- all triples. Hayli...Published: Apr 8, 2017 11:19 PM Full Story
Friday, April 7, 2017
VOLLEYBALL: UMO hires new women's head coach
UMO Media Relations MOUNT OLIVE -- Joelle Mafo has been named head women's volleyball coach at the University of Mount Olive on Thursday. "We are pleased to have Coach Joelle join the Trojan family," said LaToya Lindsey, associate director of...Published: Apr 7, 2017 10:00 AM Full Story
COLLEGE SOFTBALL: Rosewood alum Burns cops league honor
NCWC Media Relations ROCKY MOUNT -- North Carolina Wesleyan junior Alicia Burns earned a spot on the USA South All-Conference East Division Second Team in softball. The Rosewood grad emerged as the Battling Bishops' leader in batting average (.364), hits...Published: Apr 7, 2017 10:00 AM Full Story
POSTPONEMENTS: Area games moved due to weather
High winds and a heavy rain from Wednesday evening forced the postponement of several area events Thursday. -- Spring Creek will play host to Carolina 1-A Conference rival Hobbton today in baseball, softball and girls' soccer. All three games begin...Published: Apr 7, 2017 10:00 AM Full Story
TRACK & FIELD: Saints' Glaspie, Wallace punch ticket to regionals
WINTERVILLE -- Southern Wayne teammates Takeitha Glaspie and Kiara Wallace posted regional-qualifying times in the 100-meter dash during a four-team meet ran at South Central HS. Glaspie placed second in 12.5 seconds. Wallace took third in 12.7. The duo also...Published: Apr 7, 2017 10:00 AM Full Story
PREPS DIGEST: JV, middle schools
JV * Girls' soccer: Wayne Country Day 4, Greenfield 0 -- Jala Holloman registered a hat trick (three goals), while Hayden Nielsen contributed one goal. Nielsen and Langley Barnes provided one assist apiece. The Chargers improved to 3-0-0 overall...Published: Apr 7, 2017 10:00 AM Full Story
BASEBALL: BOX -- G. Central @ CB Aycock
Greene Central 000 110 0 -- 2 11 2 C.B. Aycock 214 004 x -- 11 15 1 Leading hitters: Greene Central -- Hunter Moore 2-4, 2B, HR; Don Pigford 2-3, RBI; Jaime Brady 2-3; Matt McLawhorn 2-3. C.B. Aycock...Published: Apr 7, 2017 10:00 AM Full Story
BASEBALL: Wood Ducks rally in dramatic fashion
SALEM, Va. -- Jairo Beras' home run capped a ninth-inning comeback as the Down East Wood Ducks launched their inaugural season with a 7-6 victory over Salem in the Carolina League opener for both teams Thursday. The first four Wood...Published: Apr 7, 2017 10:00 AM Full Story
BASEBALL: CBA finds its offensive swagger against Greene Central
bcoley@newsargus.com PIKEVILLE -- Earlier in the week, Charles B. Aycock head coach Charles Davis was displeased with his team's effort in the batter's box. The main mission was to cut down the strikeouts and put the ball in play. His...Published: Apr 7, 2017 10:00 AM Full Story
Thursday, April 6, 2017
GIRLS' TRACK: Golden Falcons' Carter sets new school record
NEW BERN -- Charles B. Aycock's Cyerra Carter set a new school record in the long jump and walked away with two first-place finishes overall during an Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference meet ran at New Bern on Wednesday afternoon. Carter...Published: Apr 6, 2017 10:03 AM Full Story
GIRLS' SOCCER: Barnes, WCDS charge past nemesis Greenfield
bcoley@newsargus.com Midway through the second half, Wayne Country Day goalkeeper Jala Holloman misplayed a ball, and Greenfield's Samantha Wainwright took advantage. It was the Knights' first goal of Wednesday's game. But there were two reasons for the Chargers not to...Published: Apr 6, 2017 10:03 AM Full Story
BASEBALL: CBA's Frederick limits Hawks to five hits
La GRANGE -- Luke Frederick permitted five hits during Charles B. Aycock's 9-3, non-conference triumph over North Lenoir on Wednesday afternoon. Frederick surrendered three earned runs, issued three walks and sat down four NL batters on strikeouts in six innings...Published: Apr 6, 2017 10:03 AM Full Story
BOYS' TRACK: Graham, Holt lead CBA in road meet
NEW BERN -- A scant three points separated three of the top four teams during an Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference meet contested at New Bern on Wednesday afternoon. D.H. Conley emerged victorious with 72 points, followed by Eastern Wayne (71...Published: Apr 6, 2017 10:03 AM Full Story
Wednesday, April 5, 2017
BASEBALL: Wilmington Christian defeats Faith
Lightning in a bottle. Wilmington Christian Academy used the concept to scare up 10 runs in a three-inning span on Tuesday, breaking open a tense N.C. Christian Schools Association 2-A District Four affair and providing the basis for a 16-5,...Published: Apr 5, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
SOFTBALL: CBA's Waddell tosses no-hitter against EW
Taylor Waddell threw a no-hitter during Charles B. Aycock's 15-0, mercy-rule triumph over county rival Eastern Wayne on Tuesday evening. A right-hander Waddell (4-2) yielded two walks and retired seven Warriors on strikeouts inside the circle. At the plate,...Published: Apr 5, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
GIRLS' SOCCER: Eastern Wayne controls tempo against Golden Falcons
rcoggins@newsargus.com Eastern Wayne got the start it wanted. Charles B. Aycock...not so much. From the opening whistle to the final second, the Warriors walked away with a dominating 3-1 performance over their Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference rivals Tuesday evening. "Very...Published: Apr 5, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
GOLF: Walnut Creek Ladies news
Hiromi Sueki secured low gross accolades during weekly play on the Walnut Creek Country Club course. Mary Morris seized low net. Betty Holloway and Mary Ann Sutton shared low putts....Published: Apr 5, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
GOLF: Lane Tree Ladies news
Sue Glover seized game-of-the-week honors from the red tees during play on the Lane Tree Golf Club links. Lou Wilson and Debbie Edgerton recorded low net and low putts, respectively. Betty Jean Gurley was the GOW winner from the forward...Published: Apr 5, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
BOYS' TENNIS: Ridgecroft turns back WCDS
Ridgecroft won four of six singles matches and handed Wayne Country Day a 6-3 loss on Tuesday afternoon. The Chargers picked up singles points from Alec Fritzinger, who played at the No. 1 flight in absence of Sam Dively. Gray...Published: Apr 5, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
BOYS' TENNIS: Eastern Wayne defeats JH Rose
Eastern Wayne pulled out two doubles victories and slipped by J.H. Rose, 5-4, on the Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference scene Tuesday afternoon. The Warriors earned points from the No. 2 doubles of Dylan March-Nathan Fleming and No. 3 tandem of...Published: Apr 5, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
BOYS' TENNIS: Spring Creek tops Princeton
Spring Creek pulled out a pair of third-set tiebreakers in singles play and upended Carolina 1-A Conference foe Princeton, 5-4, on Tuesday afternoon. The Gators' Elias Soto bounced back from an opening-set loss to defeat Alan Farrior 4-6, 6-3,...Published: Apr 5, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
SOFTBALL: Hawks' Moore all but de-charges Ayden-Grifton's offense
Janna Moore logged 12 strikeouts inside the circle during North Lenoir's 14-3, mercy-rule romp over Eastern Carolina 2-A foe Ayden-Grifton on Tuesday. Janna Moore went 3-for-5 with a double, triple and two RBI. Allison Montague batted 3-for-3 with a double...Published: Apr 5, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
SOFTBALL: Rosewood wins ugly affair on walk-off error
Kaitlyn Kincaid threw a complete game inside the circle during Rosewood's 7-6 win over Hobbton on Tuesday evening. Kincaid threw first-pitch strikes to 19 batters and helped her cause offensively with three hits. Teammate Kiandra Taylor contributed three hits. Braylee...Published: Apr 5, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
GIRLS' SOCCER: Tigers ease past Bulldogs
WARSAW -- Princeton punched in a goal during each half of its 5-2 loss to Carolina 1-A Conference leader James Kenan on Tuesday afternoon. Allie Britt and Veronica Blackman each scored for the Bulldogs. Madison Adkins collected an assist. Hannah...Published: Apr 5, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
GIRLS' SOCCER: Barnes has career-scoring day for WCDS
Langley Barnes posted career highs for single-game goals (five) and total points (14) during Wayne Country Day's 10-1 romp over Pope John Paul in a Coastal Plains Independent 1-A Conference match Tuesday. Barnes scored in the fourth minute off of...Published: Apr 5, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
GIRLS' SOCCER: Doctor scores twice in Goldsboro's road win
DEEP RUN -- Shakia Doctor notched two goals as Goldsboro defeated Eastern Carolina 2-A Conference foe South Lenoir, 4-0, on Tuesday. Abigail Lewis converted a penalty kick and Taironnicia Davis contributed one goal. The Cougars (10-1-3 overall, 3-0 ECC) are...Published: Apr 5, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
GIRLS' SOCCER: Reiss leads Rosewood to OT win
Sydney Reiss scored both goals as Rosewood upended Carolina 1-A Conference rival Hobbton, 2-1, in double overtime at Branch Pope Field on Tuesday evening. Reiss tallied the game-winning mark in the second OT session. The Eagles (7-5-0 overall, 6-2-0 CC)...Published: Apr 5, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
BASEBALL: Hoggard shuts out Southern Wayne
DUDLEY -- Southern Wayne scratched out just four hits during a 15-0, non-conference mercy-rule loss to Wilmington Hoggard on Monday. Aryc Chrisman, Jake Casbarro, Josh Grady and Matthew Stott each had one hit for the Saints. Kolby Anderson took the...Published: Apr 5, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
BASEBALL: WCDS throttles Pope John Paul
Case Kermode and John Strickland pounded out three hits apiece as Wayne Country Day throttled Pope John Paul, 25-0, in a Coastal Plains Independent 1-A Conference match Tuesday. The duo combined for four RBI. Mitch Turnage (two RBI) and Jack...Published: Apr 5, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
BASEBALL: Gators' Dupuy hurls complete game
Spring Creek broke a 4-4 tie in the bottom of the fifth inning and slipped past Lakewood, 6-4, in a Carolina 1-A Conference contest Tuesday evening. The Gators added an insurance run in the sixth. Levi Miller, Christian Yarbrough (RBI),...Published: Apr 5, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
BASEBALL: Wayne Christian crushes Community Christian
WILSON -- Wayne Christian erupted for 11 runs over the final three innings of play and handed Community Christian a 15-4 loss in Coastal Plains Independent 1-A Conference action. The teams were deadlocked at 4-all after four innings. Holden Foster,...Published: Apr 5, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
BASEBALL: Rosewood crushes Hobbton
Rosewood put up a seven-spot in bottom of the fifth inning and handed Hobbton an 11-1, mercy-rule loss in Carolina 1-A Conference play Tuesday. The Eagles remained unbeaten in eight league outings this season. Kolby Harris emerged as Rosewood's offensive...Published: Apr 5, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
FOOTBALL: Goldsboro enters application review phase
rcoggins@newsargus.com Goldsboro has completed the opening phase in its search for a new head varsity football coach. Phase two is underway. "Sorting out applications," said Dean Sauls, assistant superintendent of Wayne County Public Schools. "(We) will set up interviews after...Published: Apr 5, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
PREPS DIGEST: JV news
JV * Baseball: Rosewood 12, Hobbton 2 -- W. Albert led the Eagles' offense with three hits. Tanner McKeel (RBI), Tanner Capps (three RBI), Carson Hatem (two RBI) and Connor Wise (two RBI) contributed two hits apiece. Albert stole...Published: Apr 5, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
BASEBALL: BOX -- Wilmington Christian @ Faith
Wilmington Christian 003 420 6 -- 16 19 5 Faith Christian Academy 002 200 1 -- 5 7 9 Leading Hitters: Wilmington Christian -- Zane Bloom 3-6, 2 RBI; Will Helms 1-4; Chance Justice 2-2, HR, 2RBI; Thomas Canfield 4-5,...Published: Apr 5, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
BASEBALL: BOX -- CB Aycock @ E. Wayne
C.B. Aycock 0 0 3 1 5 0 0 -- 9 9 0 E. Wayne 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -- 0 1 2 Leading hitters: C.B. Aycock -- Chandler Matthews 2-5, RBI; Blake Gipson 2-5, 3 RBI;...Published: Apr 5, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
BASEBALL: CBA's Davis has mixed reactions after win
bcoley@newsargus.com Charles B. Aycock head varsity coach Charles Davis has been around the block. He's seen good baseball and he knows when his team is hitting well. So he wasn't fooled by C.B. Aycock's 9-0 victory over Eastern Wayne Tuesday...Published: Apr 5, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
Tuesday, April 4, 2017
Southern Wayne's Bryan performs in clutch
DUDLEY -- It was crunch time for Southern Wayne pitcher Mackenzie Bryan. Eastern Wayne loaded the bases with no outs in the top of the seventh. The Warriors were eager for a last-ditch comeback. But Bryan responded with a simple,...Published: Apr 4, 2017 8:50 AM Full Story
Varsity Softball Box Score --Eastern Wayne at Southern Wayne
E. Wayne 0 1 1 3 0 0 1 -- 6 9 2 So. Wayne 2 1 0 5 0 0 X -- 8 6 1 Leading hitters: E. Wayne -- Emily Uzzell 2-4, RBI; Jaela...Published: Apr 4, 2017 8:50 AM Full Story
Monday, April 3, 2017
COLLEGE BASEBALL: Belmont Abbey takes series from No. 1-ranked UMO
From staff reports BELMONT -- No. 1 has fallen. Not once. But twice. Belmont Abbey stunned No. 1-ranked University of Mount Olive by winning two of out three games during their Conference Carolinas baseball series. The Crusaders triumphed 3-2 Friday...Published: Apr 3, 2017 9:19 AM Full Story
MINOR LEAGUE BASEBALL: Wood Ducks open season April 6
By RUDY COGGINS rcoggins@newsargus.com KINSTON -- What's that glow down Vernon Avenue? No, it can't be. Oh, but it is. The lights are finally burning bright again at historic Grainger Stadium again -- thanks to the Texas Rangers. Minor league baseball...Published: Apr 3, 2017 9:19 AM Full Story
SOFTBALL: North Duplin's Santos no-hits Spring Creek
CALYPSO -- Alyssa Santos hurled her second no-hitter of the season -- a 17-0, three-inning decision over Carolina 1-A Conference foe Spring Creek. Santos retired seven Gators on strikeouts and also smashed a home run for the Rebels, who...Published: Apr 3, 2017 9:19 AM Full Story
TRACK & FIELD: Warriors fare well in meet
NEW BERN -- Eastern Wayne took first-place honors in 11 different events -- men's and women's combined -- during an Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference meet ran at New Bern. On the boys' side, William Smith picked up two wins...Published: Apr 3, 2017 9:19 AM Full Story
GIRLS' SOCCER: Princeton stuns Rosewood, 2-0
Princeton stunned co-Carolina 1-A Conference leader Rosewood, 2-0, at Branch Pope Field. Allie Britt and Veronica Blackman each scored for the Bulldogs. Blackman and Madison Adkins posted one assist apiece. Goalie Hannah Horne recorded eight saves and the shutout...Published: Apr 3, 2017 9:19 AM Full Story