POWERADE STATE GAMES: A quintet of county players picked by Region 2 coaches

rcoggins@newsargus.com GREENSBORO -- Wayne County Post 11 head coach Jason Sherrer may feel a little lonely in the dugout for the next few days. Five players were selected for the Region 2 squad that opens play against Region 4 this...

Published: Jun 15, 2017 7:01 AM Full Story

OUTDOORS: Local anglers compete in Big Rock Blue Marlin

From staff reports ATLANTIC BEACH -- The crew aboard the boat Floar Plan, owned by Anthony Floars of Goldsboro, hooked and released a white marlin Tuesday afternoon during the 59th annual Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament. Captained by Brent Gaskill,...

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ECBL: Goldsboro defeats Spring Creek

Cameron Roux cranked out two hits and drove in four runs as Goldsboro handed Spring Creek an 8-6 loss in their ECBL encounter Tuesday evening. Natorian Nobles contributed a double and two RBI. Matt Lewis emerged as the winning pitcher....

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ECBL: Chargers claim rain-shortened win

Avery Browning collected two hits and two RBI during Wayne Country Day's 14-0, rain-shortened victory over Eastern Carolina Baseball League rival Charles B. Aycock White on Wednesday evening. Officials called the game after 21⁄2 innings due to rain. Case Kermode...

Published: Jun 15, 2017 7:01 AM Full Story

MLB DRAFT: Five UMO players headed to professional ranks

MOUNT OLIVE -- Pardon Carl Lancaster if he seems a little preoccupied over the next few days. He has a daunting chore ahead. Four University of Mount Olive seniors and a redshirt junior heard their name called in the 2017...

Published: Jun 15, 2017 7:01 AM Full Story