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