SENIOR LEGION: Rocky Mount defeats Wayne County Post 11

From staff reports MOUNT OLIVE -- A quiet offensive finish and a disastrous defensive performance led to Wayne County Post 11's fifth defeat of the season Monday evening. Post 11 built a six-run advantage after two innings. But former rival...

Published: Jun 13, 2017 7:13 AM Full Story

ECBL: CBA Blue rolls past Eastern Wayne

Zack Brewer drove in four runs as Charles B. Aycock Blue handed Eastern Wayne a 12-2, mercy-rule loss in their Eastern Carolina Baseball League clash Monday evening.Clay Matthews batted 2-for-3 with a triple and two RBI. Davis Carroll and Trey...

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GOLF: Lane Tree Ladies news

Nan Jarrell secured game-of-the-week honors from the red tees during play on the Lane Tree Golf Club links. Shelley Leder and Sherry Minner seized low net and low putts, respectively. Betty Jean Gurley snagged GOW accolades from the forward tees....

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ECBL: Rosewood rallies past Wayne Country Day

Rosewood erupted for four fourth-inning runs and held off Wayne Country Day, 5-4, in an Eastern Carolina Baseball League contest Monday evening. The Eagles trailed 3-1 after 31⁄2 innings. Conner Vernon, Will Albert (RBI) and Logan Price pounded out two...

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MLB DRAFT: Trio of UMO players hoping to hear their names called

rcoggins@newsargus.com MOUNT OLIVE -- Flashback. It's a cool Saturday afternoon at Scarborough Field. Armed with radar guns, Major League Baseball scouts fill every seat in front of the University of Mount Olive press box for the Trojans' season-opening game against...

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