Wednesday, August 30, 2017
Prep Digest --Monday, August 28
From Monday Volleyball Midway 3, Spring Creek 0 Spring Creek fell to Midway on Monday afternoon by a 25-17, 25-9, 25-19 margin. The loss moved its record to 5-2. JV Midway 2, Spring Creek 0 Spring Creek lost in hurried...Published: Aug 30, 2017 10:54 PM Full Story
Preps Digest --Wednesday, August 30
Cross CountryC.B. Aycock's own Deshawn Owens prevailed with his best-ever home-course race time at Wednesday night's cross country meet. Owens took first in boys' action with a time o f 17:57. Overall, D.H. Conley prevailed in the men's meet and...Published: Aug 30, 2017 10:50 PM Full Story
Tuesday, August 29, 2017
Preps Digest --Tuesday, August 29
DUDLEY -- Golfers from six area high schools took to the links at Southern Wayne on Tuesday, and one outlasted them all. Clinton's Amy Wooten. The Dark Horse carded a nine-hole round of 39 -- good enough for medalist honors...Published: Aug 29, 2017 10:59 PM Full Story
Prep Digest -- Late Volleyball Scoring
Volleyball North Johnston 3, Southern Wayne 0 KENLY -- Southern Wayne lost a three set affair to North Johnston on Monday by a 25-12, 25-22, 25-22 margin. Alexus Elliott led the Halos with five kills and four blocks, while Mackenzie Bryan...Published: Aug 29, 2017 6:14 PM Full Story
Monday, August 28, 2017
Preps Digest --Monday, August 28
Soccer Wayne Country Day 9, Wayne Christian 0 Wayne Country Day (5-1) ran quickly past Wayne Christian on the pitch Monday, registering nine goals and as many assists in the lopsided triumph. Notching goals for the Chargers were Luis Lopez,...Published: Aug 28, 2017 11:04 PM Full Story
Sunday, August 27, 2017
FOOTBALL BOX: Goldsboro @ EW
Goldsboro 6 0 0 6 -- 12 Eastern Wayne 12 22 0 0 -- 34 First quarter EW -- Sharpless 11 pass from Best (conversion failed), 8:39 EW -- Rouse 32 pass from Best (conversion failed), 5:40 GHS -- Rhodes 9 run...Published: Aug 27, 2017 1:48 AM Full Story
FOOTBALL BOX: Lejeune @ SC
Lejeune 0 0 0 0 -- 0 Spring Creek 14 22 6 6 -- 48 First quarter SC -- Dawson 22 pass from Kittrell (run failed), 1:27 SC -- Dawson 38 pass from Kittrell (Newsome run), 0:00 Second quarter SC...Published: Aug 27, 2017 1:48 AM Full Story
FOOTBALL BOX: Wayne Christian @ Parrott
Wayne Christian 16 12 0 0 -- 28 Parrott 42 30 8 8 -- 88 First quarter WCS -- Kornegay 53 pass from Bauer (Kornegay run), 5:42 WCS -- Brooks 16 run (Kornegay run), 2:36 Second quarter WCS -- Brooks 56...Published: Aug 27, 2017 1:48 AM Full Story
FOOTBALL BOX: Pinetown Northside @ ND
Northside 0 6 6 0 -- 12 North Duplin 7 7 0 14 -- 26 First quarter ND -- Sheppard 13 run (Mendoza kick), 8:54 Second quarter ND -- Archer 8 run (Mendoza kick), 7:52 Fourth quarter ND -- Sheppard...Published: Aug 27, 2017 1:48 AM Full Story
FOOTBALL BOX: C.B. Aycock @ G. Central
C.B. Aycock 3 7 0 0 -- 10 Greene Central 6 20 8 6 -- 40 First quarter CBA -- Harrison 37 FG, 3:52 Second quarter CBA -- Jackson 4 run (Harrison kick), 5:54 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING: C.B. Aycock -- Tyler...Published: Aug 27, 2017 1:48 AM Full Story
FOOTBALL BOX: NoJo @ Rosewood
North Johnston 6 12 0 7 -- 25 Rosewood 7 0 7 14 -- 28 First quarter RHS -- Coley 7 pass from Chapin (Brogden kick) Third quarter RHS -- Reid 20 run (Brogden kick) Fourth quarter RHS -- Reid...Published: Aug 27, 2017 1:48 AM Full Story
FOOTBALL BOX: So. Wayne @ James Kenan
Southern Wayne 0 7 6 0 -- 13 James Kenan 34 19 3 0 -- 56 Second quarter SW -- Leach 50 pass from Philips Third quarter SW -- Leach 35 run INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING: Southern Wayne -- Will Newsome...Published: Aug 27, 2017 1:48 AM Full Story
PREP FOOTBALL: Tigers roll past Saints
WARSAW -- James Kenan built a comfortable five-touchdown lead after one quarter and handed Southern Wayne a 56-13, non-conference loss at Bill Taylor Field on Friday evening. "I think we realized that we still have a long way to go,...Published: Aug 27, 2017 1:48 AM Full Story
PREP FOOTBALL; Wayne Christian falls to Parrott
KINSTON -- Parrott Academy raced to a four-touchdown lead in the first quarter and rolled past Wayne Christian, 88-28, on Friday evening. Austin Kornegay and Moe Brooks emerged as the offensive leaders for the Eagles, who dropped to 0-2 overall...Published: Aug 27, 2017 1:48 AM Full Story
PREP FOOTBALL: Greene Central routs C.B. Aycock
SNOW HILL -- Tavien Jackson rushed for 105 yards and punched in a touchdown during Charles B. Aycock's 40-10 loss to Greene Central on Friday evening. Jackson scored on a 4-yard TD run in the second period. Fullback Mike Hemmingway...Published: Aug 27, 2017 1:48 AM Full Story
PREP FOOTBALL: Rosewood knocks off NoJo
Rosewood punched in a pair of fourth-quarter touchdowns to cap a come-from-behind, 28-25 victory over North Johnston at Branch Pope Field on Friday evening. Michael Reid's 1-yard TD burst pushed the Eagles in front, 21-18, early in the fourth quarter....Published: Aug 27, 2017 1:48 AM Full Story
PREP FOOTBALL: Archer, Sheppard pace ND's offense
CALYPSO -- Senior quarterback Will Archer and Kenny Sheppard combined for nearly 300 yards of total offense during North Duplin's 26-12 conquest of Pinetown Northside at H.E. Grubbs Field. Archer amassed 186 yards -- including touchdown runs of 8 and...Published: Aug 27, 2017 1:48 AM Full Story
PREP FOOTBALL: Dubs retain Wayne County Classic title
By JUSTIN HAYES jhayes@newsargus.com Win your space. Such was the field directive Friday at New Hope, where wideout Alex Sharpless and the Eastern Wayne Warriors used a first-half curtain of fire to sting, then stagger, Goldsboro in the Wayne County...Published: Aug 27, 2017 1:48 AM Full Story
PREP FOOTBALL: Kittrell, Dawson lead Gators' air raid
By RUDY COGGINS rcoggins@newsargus.com SEVEN SPRINGS -- Spring Creek quarterback Collion Kittrell walked off the field, removed his mouthpiece and high-fived a teammate after throwing a touchdown pass to lanky receiver Jamerion Dawson. "There's more to come," he said. Kittrell...Published: Aug 27, 2017 1:48 AM Full Story
PREP DIGEST: JV news
• Volleyball: Faith Christian d. Greenville Christian 25-19, 24-26, 15-11 -- The Conquerors improved to 2-0 overall this season. "They're playing well together ... doing a great job," said FCA head coach Jamie Conlon, whose team plays host to Wilmington...Published: Aug 27, 2017 1:48 AM Full Story
PREP TENNIS: South Central tops So. Wayne
MaryLee Heath claimed Southern Wayne's lone singles point in an 8-1 loss to Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference foe South Central. Lee defeated the Falcons' Kenia Langley 6-1, 6-0 at the No. 5 slot. Southern Wayne returns to action Tuesday at...Published: Aug 27, 2017 1:48 AM Full Story
PREP TENNIS: Golden Falcons pick two crucial doubles points
GREENVILLE -- Charles B. Aycock emerged victorious on two doubles courts and handed J.H. Rose a 5-4 loss in Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference play. The Golden Falcons' No. 2 tandem of Karlyn Ray-Lexi Reeves escaped the Rampants' Ginger Evans-Ella Jones...Published: Aug 27, 2017 1:48 AM Full Story
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Faith Christian drops 4-set affair
Greenville Christian defeated Faith Christian 25-19, 17-25, 25-23, 26-24 in a N.C. Christian Schools Association 2-A District 4 affair on Friday evening. "It was a very hardfought game," FCA assistant coach Jamie Conlon said. "Our girls played with a lot...Published: Aug 27, 2017 1:48 AM Full Story
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Jeffreys, Eagles lead Chargers
Lexi Jeffreys and Cate Eagles turned in career-best performances as Wayne Country Day slipped past Cape Fear Christian 25-21, 25-20, 24-26, 23-25, 15-12 on Friday afternoon. Jeffreys pounded out a career-high 26 kills. Hannah Neal provided 13 kills. First-year setter...Published: Aug 27, 2017 1:48 AM Full Story
BOYS SOCCER: C.B. Aycock files road shutout
HILLSBOROUGH -- Christian Sexton provided the game's lone goal as Charles B. Aycock outlasted Cedar Ridge, 1-0, on Friday evening. Sexton scored off of Sean Doulin's assist. The Golden Falcons (3-0-0 overall) return home Monday to face Clayton....Published: Aug 27, 2017 1:48 AM Full Story
Friday, August 25, 2017
GIRLS TENNIS: Princeton knocks off Spring Creek
SEVEN SPRINGS -- Princeton secured the overall outcome in singles during its 7-2 non-conference win over Spring Creek on Thursday afternoon.Mackenzie Evans, Emily Shallington, Jasmine Rubio, Lauren Lawhon and Brittany Creech each earned a singles point for the Bulldogs.The tandems...Published: Aug 25, 2017 5:53 AM Full Story
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Wayne Christian falls to Pitt Pacers
The Pitt Pacers defeated Wayne Christian 25-23, 25-12, 24-26, 21-25, 15-10 on Thursday evening. Hope Shook and Ashlee Harrelson had 19 kills and 12 kills, respectively, for the Eagles. Sarah Sawyer added 7 kills and Ashton Cobb contributed 5 kills....Published: Aug 25, 2017 5:53 AM Full Story
PREP FOOTBALL: Gators face much-improved Devilpups squad
By RUDY COGGINS rcoggins@newsargus.com SEVEN SPRINGS -- A defense that limited run-oriented South Lenoir to a single touchdown in its wing-T scheme last week, Spring Creek has a different challenge tonight. Watch No. 10. Lejeune junior Desmond Johnson, a dual-threat...Published: Aug 25, 2017 5:53 AM Full Story
BASEBALL: Community helps give GHS baseball field a makeover
By RUDY COGGINS rcoggins@newsargus.com Sometimes you just have to spruce things up a little bit. But this project needed a major makeover -- one that could restore pride and culture in facility that once housed some of the best players...Published: Aug 25, 2017 5:53 AM Full Story
PREP VOLLEYBALL: North Duplin stages comeback against Lejeune
CALYPSO -- Anna Thornton served a career-high 16 aces and North Duplin had 27 overall as a team during its come-from-behind 16-25, 22-25, 25-17, 25-12, 15-11 victory over Lejeune on Thursday evening.Kenzie Taylor logged nine kills on the statsheet, while...Published: Aug 25, 2017 5:53 AM Full Story
PREP TENNIS: Eastern Wayne falls at New Bern
NEW BERN -- Ava Bowen picked up Eastern Wayne's lone singles point in a 7-2 loss to New Bern on the Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference scene Thursday afternoon.Bowen and teammate Amelia Dunmire emerged victorious at the No. 2 doubles flight...Published: Aug 25, 2017 5:53 AM Full Story
PREP DIGEST: JV news
JV • Boys' soccer: Wayne Country Day 4, Parrott Academy 2 -- Thomas Gurley and Preston Barnes punched in two goals apiece. Michael Geer, Daniel Sharp and Max Young each supplied an assist. "We started out a little bit slow,...Published: Aug 25, 2017 5:53 AM Full Story
JV FOOTBALL: Rosewood 34, NoJo 12
Avante George rushed 108 yards and two touchdowns on 16 carries during the Eagles' 34-12, non-conference win over North Johnston on Thursday evening. George broke free for TD runs of 24 and 11 yards. Christian Decatur added 12-yard touchdown burst...Published: Aug 25, 2017 5:53 AM Full Story
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Parrott upends WCDS
Unbeaten Parrott Academy handed Wayne Country Day a 25-10, 25-10, 25-15 loss Thursday afternoon. Lexi Jeffreys led the Chargers with eight kills. The Patriots exited 3-0 overall and travel to Eastern Wayne....Published: Aug 25, 2017 5:53 AM Full Story
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Gators defeat Hobbton
SEVEN SPRINGS -- Spring Creek handed former Carolina 1-A Conference foe Hobbton a 25-20, 25-9, 21-25, 25-19 setback on Thursday afternoon. The Gators merged into the East Central 2-A Conference this season. Statistics were not available for the match....Published: Aug 25, 2017 5:53 AM Full Story
PREP VOLLEYBALL: CBA upends Hunt in 4 sets
PIKEVILLE -- Charles B. Aycock rebounded from a second-set loss to defeat Big East 3-A member Hunt 25-17, 22-25, 25-12, 25-20 on Thursday evening. Victoria Patnaude filed a career-high eight solo blocks and three assists for the Golden Falcons, who...Published: Aug 25, 2017 5:53 AM Full Story
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Saints pull out 5-set thriller
Junior Caroline Summerlin cranked out six kills as Southern Wayne turned back North Lenoir 25-17, 16-25, 25-17, 14-25, 15-6 in non-conference play Thursday evening. Junior Kya Hunter contributed four aces, eight kills and seven digs. Junior Alexus Elliott registered three...Published: Aug 25, 2017 5:53 AM Full Story
BOYS SOCCER: Aburto scores twice in Eagles' loss
Daniel Aburto notched two goals, including a penalty kick, during Rosewood's 5-3, non-conference loss to North Lenoir at Branch Pope Field on Thursday evening. Gio Abril posted one goal. Logan Mitchell collected one assist. The Eagles (2-3-0 overall) return home...Published: Aug 25, 2017 5:53 AM Full Story
BOYS SOCCER: Saints defeat Terry Sanford on the road
FAYETTEVILLE -- Southern Wayne finally scratched in the win column with a 2-1, non-conference triumph over Terry Sanford on Thursday evening. Wilmer Banegas and Shyquell Kornegay each tallied a goal. Adam Reyes filed one assist. The Saints (1-1-2 overall)...Published: Aug 25, 2017 5:53 AM Full Story
BOYS SOCCER: Cohen has 5-goal outing for WCDS
KINSTON -- Ben Cohen delivered a career-best five-goal performance as Wayne Country Day throttled Parrott Academy, 7-1, on Thursday afternoon. Cohen notched goals on two assists from Luis Lopez and one pass from Nehemiya Shaw. His other two successful marks...Published: Aug 25, 2017 5:53 AM Full Story
PREP GOLF: Wayne Christian's Roberts earns medalist honors
KENLY -- Sixth-grader Karsyn Roberts earned medalist honors with a nine-hole round of 40 during a multi-team meet contested at Cardinal Country Club on Thursday afternoon. Grace Buddin posted a 48 and Bri Verme carded a 56. Paige Court, Caroline...Published: Aug 25, 2017 5:53 AM Full Story
Thursday, August 24, 2017
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Goldsboro picks up road win
NEWTON GROVE -- Goldsboro bounced back from a third-set deficit to defeat Hobbton 25-17, 25-18, 25-27, 25-17 on Wednesday evening. Marcy Taylor paced the offense with a team-high 13 kills, followed by Amber Pfennig (nine) and McKayla Roberts (eight). The Cougars...Published: Aug 24, 2017 1:33 PM Full Story
GOLF: Walnut Creek LGA
The Walnut Creek Ladies Golf Association held their State Play Day, a low-net competition which is sponsored by the N.C. Women's Golf Association. Hiromi Sueki emerged as low net winner for WCCC. During weekly play, Sueki secured low gross. Betty...Published: Aug 24, 2017 1:33 PM Full Story
PREPS DIGEST: JV news
JV • Volleyball: Goldsboro d. Hobbton 25-15, 25-9 -- Anna Miranda served seven aces and passed out eight assists during the Cougars' straight-set road win. Grace Tart contributed seven aces and six kills....Published: Aug 24, 2017 1:33 PM Full Story
CORRECTION: Game score error
In Wednesday's edition of the News-Argus, it was incorrectly stated that Eastern Wayne lost a three-set match to Fike in volleyball. The Warriors won....Published: Aug 24, 2017 1:33 PM Full Story
PREP TENNIS: Bulldogs off to 2-1 start
North Johnston snapped Princeton's two-match win streak with a 6-0 victory Tuesday."The girls played very hard in some extreme temperations," PHS head coach Christy Klein said. "Although (we) carried a loss, we feel positive we will grow. Every game we...Published: Aug 24, 2017 1:33 PM Full Story
Wednesday, August 23, 2017
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Princeton falls to South Johnston
South Johnston handed county rival Princeton a 25-11, 33-31, 25-19 defeat on Tuesday evening.Freshman Sara Daughtry led the team with 9 kills. Seniors Maryssa Proctor had 5 kills and Emily Ricks had 3 kills. Lily Eklund had 5 digs and...Published: Aug 23, 2017 3:27 PM Full Story
PREP SOCCER: Spring Creek slips past Rosewood
Josh Beckerman scored two goals and provided an assist as Spring Creek slipped past Rosewood, 5-4, on Tuesday evening.Flavio, Jairo Hurtado and Milton Bautista (penalty kick) tallied one goal apiece. Bautista and Francisco Navarro each had an assist.Giovanni Abril accounted...Published: Aug 23, 2017 3:18 PM Full Story
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Rosewood outlasts Spring Creek
Rosewood turned back county rival Spring Creek 25-21, 23-25, 29-27, 14-25, 15-12 on Tuesday evening.Fernanda Martinez led the Gators with six kills and four aces.Madison Sullivan handed out six assists.Virginia Edmondson and Mikayla Price combined for three blocks....Published: Aug 23, 2017 5:53 AM Full Story
PREP TENNIS: East Carteret knocks off Rosewood
GREENVILLE -- Rosewood prevailed at No. 3 doubles during its 8-1, non-conference loss to East Carteret on Tuesday afternoon. The tandem of Emily Kornegay-Lexi Clucas pulled out an 8-7 (5) victory over the Mariners' duo of Sarah Humphries-Alli Kittrell. "We...Published: Aug 23, 2017 5:53 AM Full Story
PREPS DIGEST: JV news
JV • Volleyball: Fike d. Eastern Wayne -- Allison Gussenhofen, Jaiden Waters, Vondalyn Smith and Haley Taff each served an ace during the Warriors' non-conference loss Tuesday afternoon. Gussenhofen, Taff and Ayanna Bynum posted one kill apiece. • Volleyball: Southern...Published: Aug 23, 2017 5:53 AM Full Story
PREP TENNIS: Reeves has solid day for CBA
Charles B. Aycock started Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference play with a 7-2 victory over New Bern on Tuesday afternoon. Karlyn Ray, Lexi Reeves, Hannah Tyndall and Michaela Boyd each won in straight-set fashion in singles play for the Golden Falcons....Published: Aug 23, 2017 5:53 AM Full Story
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Faulkner has 25 kills in CBA loss
PIKEVILLE -- Arlanda Faulkner cranked out 25 kills as Charles B. Aycock endured a 25-20, 19-25, 17-25, 25-27 non-conference loss to Cleveland on Tuesday afternoon. Daelyn Brock added eight kills. Cassandra Lassiter pulled out 34 digs, followed by Faulkner with...Published: Aug 23, 2017 5:53 AM Full Story
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Warriors sweep Wilson Fike
Eastern Wayne defeated Big East 3-A member Wilson Fike 25-18, 25-12, 25-20 in non-conference action Tuesday evening. Emily Newsome led the Warriors' offense with seven kills. Brianna Autman contributed five kills, while Rayven Smith added four. EW had 21 kills...Published: Aug 23, 2017 5:53 AM Full Story
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Saints top Vikings in 4 sets
Southern Wayne rebounded from opening-set loss to defeat Kinston 23-25, 25-20, 25-18, 25-22 on Tuesday evening. Junior Kya Hunter registered seven kills and served three aces. Junior Alexus Elliott collected five kills and three solo blocks. Rebecca Coor had 14...Published: Aug 23, 2017 5:53 AM Full Story
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Neal leads Chargers on the road
BURLINGTON -- Hannah Neal pounded out a team-leading 12 kills as Wayne Country Day swept Burlington School 25-17, 25-14, 25-15 on Tuesday afternoon. Lillian Freeman knocked down eight kills. Cate Eagles handed out 26 assists....Published: Aug 23, 2017 5:53 AM Full Story
BOYS SOCCER: CBA's Naughton (Zach) tallies decisive goal
CLAYTON -- Zach Naughton tallied the lone goal as Charles B. Aycock upended Clayton, 1-0, on Tuesday evening. Naughton scored off of Ivan Delgado's assist with 25 minutes remaining in the second half. The Golden Falcons (2-0-0 overall) travel to...Published: Aug 23, 2017 5:53 AM Full Story
PREP SOCCER: Wayne Christian's Anderson notches hat trick
Jaxon Anderson registered a hat trick (three goals) as Wayne Christian launched its 2017 campaign with a 4-0, non-conference triumph over New Life Christian on Tuesday evening. Jeremy Bentley punched in one goal. JJ Porter registered one assist. Wayne Christian...Published: Aug 23, 2017 5:53 AM Full Story
CROSS COUNTRY: Goldsboro's Thompson, Eagles' Court each win respective race
Goldsboro's Jyrei Thompson and Wayne Christian's Paige Court each emerged victorious during a non-conference dual-team meet ran at Stoney Creek Park on Tuesday afternoon. Thompson clocked the fastest boys' time in 20 minutes, 10 seconds. It was his second individual...Published: Aug 23, 2017 5:53 AM Full Story
CROSS COUNTRY: Eagles' Amy captures Hobbton Invitational crown
NEWTON GROVE -- Rosewood senior Elaina Amy captured first place during the Hobbton Invitational contested on a humid and hot Tuesday afternoon. Teammate Amina Bash placed fourth. On the boys' side, Cameron Smith claimed 13th overall. Caiden Reiss ended up...Published: Aug 23, 2017 5:53 AM Full Story
PREP TENNIS: Conley defeats Eastern Wayne
HOLLYWOOD CROSSROADS -- Eastern Wayne opened its season with an 8-1 loss to Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference foe D.H. Conley on Tuesday afternoon.The Warriors' tandem of Maddie Agner-Amelia Dunmire pulled out an 8-4 win at No. 2 doubles. "This was...Published: Aug 23, 2017 5:53 AM Full Story
PREP SOCCER: Saints, Tigers play to draw
Southern Wayne and James Kenan dueled to a 2-2, non-conference draw Tuesday evening. Adan Reyes converted a penalty kick for the Saints. Oscar Ramirez chipped in one goal. Southern Wayne is now 0-1-2 on the season....Published: Aug 23, 2017 5:53 AM Full Story
PREP GOLF: Wayne Christian's Roberts takes 2nd
Wayne Christian's Karsyn Roberts finished runner-up for medalist honors with a nine-hole round of 42 during a multi-team meet contested at Lane Tree Golf Club on Tuesday afternoon. A sixth-grader, Roberts helped the Eagles win the team portion with...Published: Aug 23, 2017 5:53 AM Full Story
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Conquerors win opener
KINSTON -- Faith Christian opened its season with an 18-25, 25-13, 16-25, 25-20, 15-13 victory over N.C. Christian Schools Association 2-A foe Bethel Christian on Tuesday evening.The Conquerors (1-0 overall, 1-0 District 4) entertain Greenville Christian on Friday....Published: Aug 23, 2017 5:53 AM Full Story
Tuesday, August 22, 2017
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Roberts powers Goldsboro past Rosewood
McKayla Roberts turned in a 12-kill performance as Goldsboro swept county rival Rosewood 26-24, 25-16, 25-23 inside Norvell T. Lee Gym on Monday evening. Roberts filed a .455 hitting with just two errors in 22 attempts and logged a...Published: Aug 22, 2017 2:49 PM Full Story
GOLF: Lane Tree Ladies news
Jeanette Sasser captured game-of-the-week honors while playing from the red tees on the Lane Tree Golf Club links. Sue Glover took low net. Libby Newsome secured GOW accolades while playing from the forward tees. Linda Watson and Betty Jean Gurley...Published: Aug 22, 2017 5:52 AM Full Story
PREP SOCCER: Cabrera nets 2nd-half hat trick for EW
La GRANGE -- Alfredo Cabrera filed a second-half hat trick as Eastern Wayne rallied from a two-goal deficit to defeat North Lenoir, 5-2, on Monday evening. The Hawks led 2-0 at halftime. Josh Gross contributed one goal and two assists....Published: Aug 22, 2017 5:52 AM Full Story
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Spring Creek claims 4-set win
SEVEN SPRINGS -- Fernanda Martinez posted six kills as Spring Creek turned back North Duplin 25-20, 25-20, 21-25, 25-20 in non-conference play Monday afternoon. Martinez also served four aces. Madison Sullivan passed a team-high six assists. Shae Odom collected five...Published: Aug 22, 2017 5:52 AM Full Story
PREP SOCCER: Maldonado's goal lifts Eagles
By RUDY COGGINS rcoggins@newsargus.com A two-match win streak? With a young team? Eddie Maldonado will take it and cash it in the bank any day. Ironically his son, Hayden, notched the game-winning goal in the 57th minute as Rosewood upended...Published: Aug 22, 2017 5:52 AM Full Story
Monday, August 21, 2017
PREP LOCAL CALENDAR
TODAY -- Aug. 21 (Schedule subject to change)Prep volleyball North Duplin at Spring Creek 6 p.m. Rosewood at Goldsboro 6 p.m.Prep boys' soccer Southern Wayne at Spring Creek 5 p.m. Rosewood at Goldsboro 6 p.m. Eastern Wayne at North Lenoir ...Published: Aug 21, 2017 1:52 PM Full Story
PREP FOOTBALL: Cougars prevail in James' debut -- a second look
rcoggins@newsargus.com NEWTON GROVE -- A soft-southern wind rustled through the tree leaves, but provided little comfort in the sweltering heat Friday evening. Elvin James stood with two assistant coaches. They watched Goldsboro's players -- decked in tightly-fitting warm-up shirts, pad-filled...Published: Aug 21, 2017 7:11 AM Full Story
Sunday, August 20, 2017
FOOTBALL STATS: Southampton (Va.) at Wayne Christian
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICSRUSHING: Wayne Christian -- Mo Brooks 22-226, 2 TD; Austin Kornegay 9-50; Jaxon Bauer 7-43, TD; Cole Jacobs 6-29.PASSING: Wayne Christian -- Bauer 1-7-0, 5.RECEIVING: Wayne Christian -- Will White 1-5.SPECIAL TEAMS: Wayne Christian -- Brooks 3 returns, 161...Published: Aug 20, 2017 4:29 PM Full Story
FOOTBALL STATS: Goldsboro at Hobbton
GOLDSBORO at HOBBTON • Goldsboro 14 28 7 7 -- 56 Hobbton 0 0 0 0 -- 0 First quarter G -- Rodgers 18 run (kick failed), 8:57 G -- Rodgers 1 run (Roux pass from Morton), 0:38.2 Second quarter...Published: Aug 20, 2017 1:38 PM Full Story
FOOTBALL STATS: E. Wayne at Hunt
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING: Eastern Wayne -- Anthony McNair 15-89, 2 TD; Junious Tyson 4-4; Ricky James 1-5; Jehlin Cooper 1-1; Zeke Best 6-41; Andrew Lewis 1-(minus-5). PASSING: Eastern Wayne -- Best 10-15-1, 155, TD. RECEIVING: Eastern Wayne -- Marcus Rouse 3-78,...Published: Aug 20, 2017 1:48 AM Full Story
FOOTBALL STATS: West Columbus at N. Duplin
W. Columbus 0 0 6 6 -- 12 North Duplin 14 6 14 12 -- 46 First quarter ND -- Sheppard 22 run (kick failed), 11:08 ND -- Archer 32 run (Archer run), 9:19 Second quarter ND -- Bass 4...Published: Aug 20, 2017 1:48 AM Full Story
FOOTBALL STATS: Rosewood at C.B. Aycock
Rosewood 12 8 0 6 -- 26 C.B. Aycock 21 19 7 9 -- 56 First quarter CBA -- Hemmingway 1 run (Harrison kick), 10:27 RHS -- Reid 85 pass from Chapin (kick failed), 9:01 CBA -- Woodard 50 run (kick...Published: Aug 20, 2017 1:48 AM Full Story
FOOTBALL STATS: Spring Creek at South Lenoir
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING: Collion Kittrell 20-72, TD; Javon Newsome 8-52; Jamerion Dawson 1-62, TD; Trae Roa 2-7; Cameron Jones 3-38. PASSING: Kittrell 6-7-1, 113, TD. RECEIVING: Dawson 5-106, TD; Spencer Jameson 1-7....Published: Aug 20, 2017 1:48 AM Full Story
PREP FOOTBALL: Aycock prevails in Little River Rivalry
By JUSTIN HAYES jhayes@newsargus.com PIKEVILLE -- Feast or famine. Such was the nature of Friday's sprint-styled edition of the Little River Rivalry, claimed once again in bother-me-not fashion by a pad-popping Charles B. Aycock outfit, which won 56-26 over Rosewood High....Published: Aug 20, 2017 1:48 AM Full Story
PREP FOOTBALL: Gators cruise past Blue Devils
DEEP RUN -- Spring Creek kicked off its 2017 season with a 22-6, non-conference road triumph over South Lenoir on Friday evening. Jamerion Dawson accounted for two touchdowns -- a 6-yard scoring strike from Collion Kittrell and a 67-yard gallop....Published: Aug 20, 2017 1:48 AM Full Story
PREP FOOTBALL: Saints drop opener to Screaming Eagles
WILMINGTON -- Ashley relinquished an early touchdown, then reeled off five consecutive touchdowns in a 38-6 victory over Southern Wayne on Friday evening. It was the season opener for both teams. The Saints' struck first on Tashaun Phillips' 53-yard touchdown...Published: Aug 20, 2017 1:48 AM Full Story
PREP FOOTBALL: Archer, Bass spearhead Rebels' offense
CALYPSO -- Will Archer and Colby Bass combined for five rushing touchdowns, and North Duplin steamrolled West Columbus, 46-12, at H.E. Grubbs Field on Friday evening. It was the season opener for both teams. Archer scrambled for TD runs on...Published: Aug 20, 2017 1:48 AM Full Story
PREP FOOTBALL: EW's Tyson scores pair of TDs
WILSON -- Junious Tyson logged a "pick six" and returned a punt for another touchdown as Eastern Wayne throttled perennial Big East 3-A power Hunt, 35-14, on Friday evening. It was the season opener for both teams. Defensive end Nick...Published: Aug 20, 2017 1:48 AM Full Story
PREP FOOTBALL: Cougars click on all cylinders at Hobbton
By RUDY COGGINS rcoggins@newsargus.com NEWTON GROVE -- Elvin James' post-game recap barely lasted three minutes after Goldsboro dumped Hobbton, 56-0, on Friday evening. "Coaches?" he said. No assistant spoke up. Zxavior Bowden stepped toward James. What happened next spoke louder...Published: Aug 20, 2017 1:48 AM Full Story
PREP DIGEST: JV news
JV • Boys' soccer: Wayne Country Day 5, Pitt Pacers 0 -- Thomas Gurley notched a pair of goals and dished out an assist during the Chargers' season-opening victory. Max Young, Michael Geer and Preston Barnes tallied one goal apiece....Published: Aug 20, 2017 1:48 AM Full Story
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Hunt sweeps Eastern Wayne
WILSON -- Hunt played a strong serving game and dealt Eastern Wayne a three-set, non-conference loss on Friday afternoon. The visiting Warriors converted just 15 kills on 56 swings. Emily Newsome (seven assists) led the way with four kills, follow...Published: Aug 20, 2017 1:48 AM Full Story
BOYS' SOCCER: Newell, Shaw combine for four goals
Seven different Wayne Country Day players scratched in the scoring column during a 7-0, non-conference romp over Burlington School on a humid, sweat-drenching Friday afternoon. Marquise Newell and Nehemiya Shaw punched in two goals apiece for the Chargers, who extended...Published: Aug 20, 2017 1:48 AM Full Story
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Eagles guides Chargers past Pitt Pacers
Kate Eagles dished out 32 assists as Wayne County Day swept the Pitt Pacers 25-8, 25-11, 25-18 on Friday afternoon. Lillian Freeman pounded out 12 kills, while Lexi Jeffreys had eight kills. The Chargers scored 14 straight points with Hannah...Published: Aug 20, 2017 1:48 AM Full Story
Saturday, August 19, 2017
PREP VOLLEYBALL: North Duplin defeats Lejeune
CAMP LEJEUNE -- North Duplin served a season-high 37 aces during its 22-25, 25-10, 25-16, 25-14 non-conference conquest of Lejeune.Alyssa Santos paced a balanced offensive attack with 10 kills. Taylor Walker contributed eight kills. Callie Thornton pounded out seven kills.Anna...Published: Aug 19, 2017 10:42 AM Full Story
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Gators dominate Wildcats
Fernanda Martinez logged six kills and four assists as Spring Creek used past Hobbton 25-14, 25-17, 25-14.Shae Odom served a team-leading five aces and delivered six assists....Published: Aug 19, 2017 10:42 AM Full Story
PREPS DIGEST: JV news
• Volleyball: Hobbton d. Spring Creek 25-21, 20-25, 15-11 -- Kloe Jordan provided seven aces during the Gators' 3-set loss. Jordan, Taylor Smith and Alissa Price each had two kills.Anna West had six assists, while Elizabeth Lynch notched three digs....Published: Aug 19, 2017 10:42 AM Full Story
Friday, August 18, 2017
PREPS DIGEST: JV news
JV • Volleyball: North Johnston d. Southern Wayne 25-18, 16-25, 25-23 -- Freshman Abbey Parker collected eight assists for the Saints. Morgan Kennedy and Alissa Meadows served three aces apiece. Kelly Dail knocked down four kills....Published: Aug 18, 2017 5:55 AM Full Story
JV FOOTBALL: Eagles soar past Golden Falcons
• Rosewood 18, C.B. Aycock 6 -- Avante George scored on touchdown runs of 7 and 18 yards in the Eagles' season-opening win. Davian Thompson hauled in a 31-yard TD pass from Will Harris. Elijah Joyner paced the defense with...Published: Aug 18, 2017 5:55 AM Full Story
PREP VOLLEYBALL: North Johnston sweeps Southern Wayne
DUDLEY -- Senior Rebecca Coor passed out nine assists in Southern Wayne's 25-5, 25-17, 25-14 non-conference loss to North Johnston on Thursday evening. Junior Alexus Elliott provided six kills and seven solo blocks....Published: Aug 18, 2017 5:55 AM Full Story
BOYS' SOCCER: Doulin strikes twice in CBA's opener
PIKEVILLE -- Senior striker Sean Doulin punched in a pair of second-half goals during Charles B. Aycock's season-opening, 5-1 conquest of county rival Spring Creek on a soggy Thursday evening. Ivan Delgado, one of five seniors on the squad, notched...Published: Aug 18, 2017 5:55 AM Full Story
FOOTBALL PREVIEW: No rest for Halos, who put in the work
By JUSTIN HAYES jhayes@newsargus.com DUDLEY -- It was the type of heat that makes one question his sanity, tempered infrequently by a whisper out of the north that qualified, in all honesty, as angel's breath. But still, along the wiregrass...Published: Aug 18, 2017 5:55 AM Full Story
NCHSAA HALL OF FAME: Goldsboro's Thomas part of Class of 2018
By RUDY COGGINS rcoggins@newsargus.com CHAPEL HILL -- Dave Thomas didn't mind that he missed his normal Thursday morning workout. The cool water of the pool at the Family Y? Oh, it can wait. Thomas tossed his swim trunks aside in...Published: Aug 18, 2017 5:55 AM Full Story
Thursday, August 17, 2017
FALL SPORTS PREVIEW: Princeton volleyball
By RUDY COGGINS rcoggins@newsargus.com PRINCETON -- One by one they walked across the stage to accept their diplomas. Blake Hinnant. Erika Hines. Leah Narron. Daisey Eklund. Kortney Edwards. Beth Braswell. Mixed emotions streamed through Paige Renfrow. Six key pieces of...Published: Aug 17, 2017 6:00 AM Full Story
FALL SPORTS PREVIEW: Goldsboro boys' soccer
By RUDY COGGINS rcoggins@newsargus.com Goldsboro made a major stride on the soccer pitch last fall. The Cougars won the Eastern Carolina 2-A title outright -- the first in program history -- behind the leadership of eight seniors. The odds to...Published: Aug 17, 2017 6:00 AM Full Story
FALL SPORTS PREVIEW: Faith Christian volleyball
By RUDY COGGINS rcoggins@newsargus.com Step into the Faith Christian gymnasium. Depending on your view, you'll see a knight dressed in armor brandishing a jousting pole and riding a horse covered by a kelly green and gold renaissance-style blanket on the...Published: Aug 17, 2017 6:00 AM Full Story
FALL SPORTS PREVIEW: C.B. Aycock volleyball
By JUSTIN HAYES jhayes@newsargus.com PIKEVILLE -- It's 9 a.m. on a Tuesday, and Charles B. Aycock volleyball coach Tangela Faulkner -- Coach T, to members of her pass-and-block brood -- is trying to motivate her troupe for a warmup routine it...Published: Aug 17, 2017 6:00 AM Full Story
FALL SPORTS PREVIEW: Southern Wayne football
By JUSTIN HAYES jhayes@newsargus.com DUDLEY -- Last August, with the high school football season squarely in the middle of the hype vortex created by the end of area mini-camps and the regular-season opener, Southern Wayne tabbed a new leader to guide...Published: Aug 17, 2017 6:00 AM Full Story
FALL SPORTS PREVIEW: Wayne Country Day cross country
By RUDY COGGINS rcoggins@newsargus.com Wayne Country Day has taken the girls' cross country scene by storm over the past two seasons. They emerged as the N.C. Independent Schools Athletic Association state 1-A champion in 2016 after a runner-up finish in...Published: Aug 17, 2017 6:00 AM Full Story
FALL SPORTS PREVIEW: Rosewood girls' tennis
By RUDY COGGINS rcoggins@newsargus.com Rosewood, annually, puts a strong girls' tennis team on the court. The same is expected this season. And the Eagles will compete with a new head coach, who -- after some prodding -- agreed to take...Published: Aug 17, 2017 6:00 AM Full Story
FALL SPORTS PREVIEW: Wayne Christian girls' golf
By JUSTIN HAYES jhayes@newsargus.com Quality over all else. That's really the only way to adequately describe the varsity girls' golf program at Wayne Christian, now in its second tour of duty under athletic director Mike Buddin. In every appearance,...Published: Aug 17, 2017 6:00 AM Full Story
FALL SPORTS PREVIEW: Eastern Wayne boys' soccer
By JUSTIN HAYES jhayes@newsargus.com Everything, it seems, was different. There were the uniforms, new and splashy and trimmed by Adidas, presented to the players ahead of the team's full-bodied, end-to-end grind session early last week. Look good, goes the...Published: Aug 17, 2017 6:00 AM Full Story
FALL SPORTS PREVIEW: North Duplin volleyball
By JUSTIN HAYES jhayes@newsargus.com CALYPSO -- The stats and such, or anything resembling the stark-raving internet hoo-rah around sports analytics terms -- things like spread, predictive modeling or win shares -- don't mean very much by the whistle of Laura Thornton. It's...Published: Aug 17, 2017 6:00 AM Full Story
FALL SPORTS PREVIEW: Spring Creek girls' tennis
By JUSTIN HAYES jhayes@newsargus.com SEVEN SPRINGS -- Fundamentals are so last year. Well, not quite, but Spring Creek varsity girls' tennis coach Donna Haggerty should enjoy the luxury of spending less time on form this fall, and quite a bit...Published: Aug 17, 2017 6:00 AM Full Story
FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Oates wants EW to set the pace
By JUSTIN HAYES jhayes@newsargus.com Clean reps, with pace. Such was the directive implored between whistle chirps on Wednesday by Eastern Wayne varsity football coach Leander Oates, who marshaled the Warriors through their second-to-last workout ahead of Friday night's season opener...Published: Aug 17, 2017 6:00 AM Full Story
PREP DIGEST: JV news
JV • Volleyball: Goldsboro d. Hobbton 21-25, 25-18, 15-7 -- Grace Tart paced the Cougars with five service aces and three kills. Goldsboro (1-0 overall) entertains Beddingfield today. • Volleyball: Southern Wayne d. Fike 25-17, 23-25, 25-19 -- Kelly Dail...Published: Aug 17, 2017 6:00 AM Full Story
PREP SOCCER: Abril provides Eagles' offense
Gio Abril punched in a pair of goals during Rosewood's 2-0, non-conference conquest of county rival Goldsboro at Branch Pope Field on a muggy Wednesday evening. Noah Bates assisted Abril's second goal. The Eagles (1-1-0 overall) travel to Goldsboro next...Published: Aug 17, 2017 6:00 AM Full Story
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Saints fall to Fike in four sets
Fike handed Southern Wayne a 25-15, 23-25, 25-22, 25-17 setback in non-conference action Wednesday evening. Alexus Elliott paced the Saints with eight kills and five solo blocks. Rebecca Coor handed out 12 assists. The Saints fell to 1-1 overall this...Published: Aug 17, 2017 6:00 AM Full Story
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Cougars ace Wildcats
Goldsboro served an eye-popping 21 aces during its season-opening 25-20, 25-19, 25-10 over Hobbton inside Norvell T. Lee Gym on Wednesday evening. Amber Pfennig logged five kills and five aces. Marcy Taylor posted five kills and six aces. The Cougars...Published: Aug 17, 2017 6:00 AM Full Story
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Warriors rein in Dark Horses
CLINTON -- Emily Newsome cranked out a team-high 13 kills as Eastern Wayne pulled out 22-25, 25-15, 11-25, 25-18, 15-9 win over Clinton on Wednesday evening. A senior, Newsome delivered six aces, picked up five digs and dished out 10...Published: Aug 17, 2017 6:00 AM Full Story
Wednesday, August 16, 2017
PREP SOCCER: Saints earn road shutout
ROCKY MOUNT -- Three Southern Wayne players each connected on a goal during its 4-0, non-conference victory over Rocky Mount on Tuesday evening.Luis Gutierrez, Rodolph Enescar and Wildrens Doliscar each tallied a goal. Adan Reyes provided an assist.The Gryphons contributed...Published: Aug 16, 2017 2:58 PM Full Story
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Southern Wayne drops opener
Southern Wayne endured a season-opening 25-9, 25-16, 25-18 loss to North Lenoir on Tuesday.Additional details were not available....Published: Aug 16, 2017 2:58 PM Full Story
FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Archer is Rebels' confident leader
By JUSTIN HAYES jhayes@newsargus.com CALYPSO -- His handshake, callus and honest and not long removed from a full day in the employ of one Mr. Kornegay, is the first thing you notice. The voice is next. It's deepish with texture...Published: Aug 16, 2017 2:58 PM Full Story
PREP SOCCER: Bryson logs hat trick for WCDS
SANFORD -- Hunter Bryson notched a first-half hat trick (three goals) as Wayne Country Day pounded out a 9-0, mercy-rule win over Grace Christian of Sanford on Tuesday afternoon. Bryson converted two assists from John Thompson and received a goal-scoring...Published: Aug 16, 2017 2:58 PM Full Story
GIRLS TENNIS: Princeton-NoJo match postponed
KENLY -- Inclement weather rendered conditions unplayable and forced county rivals Princeton and North Johnston to postpone their non-conference match Tuesday afternoon. The make-up date is Aug. 23 at 4 p.m....Published: Aug 16, 2017 2:58 PM Full Story
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Spring Creek sweeps Rosewood in straight sets
SEVEN SPRINGS -- Spring Creek climbed into the win column with a 25-21, 25-21, 25-17 non-conference conquest of county rival Rosewood on Tuesday afternoon. The Gators improved to 1-1 overall and travel to Hobbton on Thursday....Published: Aug 16, 2017 2:58 PM Full Story
GOLF: Walnut Creek LGA
Mary Morris seized low gross during weekly play contested by the Walnut Creek Ladies Golf Association. Hiromi Sueki won low net. Dot Julian took low putts. Mary Morris emerged as the low-gross winner during an Eastern Ladies League tournament played...Published: Aug 16, 2017 2:58 PM Full Story
PREP DIGEST: JV news
JVVolleyball: Spring Creek d. Rosewood 13-25, 25-15, 25-19 -- The Gators bounced from their season-opening loss with a come-from-behind victory over Rosewood on Tuesday afternoon....Published: Aug 16, 2017 2:58 PM Full Story
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Eastern Wayne falls to Parrott Academy
Emily Newsome turned in a solid all-around effort during Eastern Wayne's 25-12, 25-13, 25-10 loss to perennial independent schools powerhouse Parrott Academy on Tuesday.The senior collected four kills, four assists and eight digs -- all team highs.Alana Kazar provided two...Published: Aug 16, 2017 2:58 PM Full Story
Tuesday, August 15, 2017
PREP GOLF: CBA takes 2nd in Invitational
Triton's Katherine Elliott earned medalist honors with a 9-over-par 41 during the Wayne County Invitational contested at Lane Tree Golf Club on Monday afternoon.CBA's Abby Sauls and Cleveland's Darby Reeder shared second place identical nine-hole rounds of 48. North Johnston's...Published: Aug 15, 2017 9:40 AM Full Story
PREPS DIGEST: JV news
North Duplin volleyball d. Spring Creek 25-8, 25-21 -- North Duplin served 23 aces during its season-opening, straight-set triumph over the Gators. Michaela Jones led the Rebels with seven aces, followed by Gretta Lee with six. Hannah Martin contributed five...Published: Aug 15, 2017 5:53 AM Full Story
PREP VOLLEYBALL: North Duplin earns 5-set win
North Duplin launched its 2017 campaign with a 17-25, 25-20, 25-21, 27-19, 15-12 triumph over Spring Creek on Monday evening. Taylor Walker pounded out 10 kills for the Rebels. Teammate Alyssa Santos provided nine kills. Callie Thornton and Kenzie Taylor...Published: Aug 15, 2017 5:53 AM Full Story
GIRLS' TENNIS: Golden Falcons start 2017 with a 'W'
WILSON -- Charles B. Aycock swept the singles courts during a season-opening, 8-1 victory over Corinth-Holders at the Wilson Cup Invitational on Monday afternoon. "Our girls have put in some hard practices and today it paid off," Golden Falcons head...Published: Aug 15, 2017 5:52 AM Full Story
PREP FOOTBALL: 'ATH' aptly describes Gators ... up to this point
jhayes@newsargus.com SEVEN SPRINGS -- ATH. The designation, used en masse by prep football analysts as a means to classify players without a tried-and-true position, is very much en vogue this fall at Spring Creek. In fact, a perusal of the...Published: Aug 15, 2017 5:52 AM Full Story
GOLF: Lane Tree LGA
Lou Wilson was the game-of-the-week honoree while competing from the red tees during action at Lane Tree Golf Club. Debbie Edgerton and Nan Jarrell took low net and low putts, respectively. Mary Ann Sutton collected GOW accolades while playing from...Published: Aug 15, 2017 5:52 AM Full Story
PREP SOCCER: Warriors, Cougars play to 1-1 draw
Freshman Edward Breeze notched the game-tying goal with about five minutes left in regulation to give Goldsboro a season-opening, 1-1 draw against county rival Eastern Wayne on Monday evening. Colin Williams logged the assist. Cougars goalie Matt Lewis recorded 18...Published: Aug 15, 2017 5:52 AM Full Story
Monday, August 14, 2017
Hawly implements different training course at CBA
PIKEVILLE -- The terminology, scrawled in angular penmanship on a yellow legal pad, reads like an obscure language. There are words and phrases such as goblet squats, DB good-mornings, trap-bar jumps and push presses. On another page, written with the...Published: Aug 14, 2017 12:59 PM Full Story
Sunday, August 13, 2017
PREP FOOTBALL PREVIEW -- Princeton HS
rcoggins@newsargus.com PRINCETON -- There are no secrets at Princeton this season. One look at the roster tells the tale -- especially on offense, which changed significantly last June. The Bulldogs lost their three-headed monster -- running backs Earl Gibson Jr.,...Published: Aug 13, 2017 1:48 AM Full Story
Saturday, August 12, 2017
Wayne Country Day stifles Ridgecroft
Wayne Country Day 2, Ridgecroft 0 Wayne Country Day rebounded from a 2-1 loss to Cape Fear Academy earlier this week to post a 2-nil triumph over Ridgecroft on Friday. The Chargers were led by Hunter Bryson and Luis Lopez,...Published: Aug 12, 2017 8:54 PM Full Story
Friday, August 11, 2017
OUTDOORS -- Marsh column
Mark Twain said everybody complains about the weather but nobody does anything about it. However, there is something anglers can do about it and that is to simply keep fishing despite it. The act of fishing is what brings joy....Published: Aug 11, 2017 5:53 AM Full Story
PREP FOOTBALL: Jacobs emerges as Wayne Christian's vocal leader
The chapter and verse of Cole Jacobs is ... different. He illustrates such at the outset of warmups on Tuesday when first-year Wayne Christian varsity football coach Brad Matthews gives an unpopular directive to his players. "Hills," he says. A...Published: Aug 11, 2017 5:53 AM Full Story
BOYS' SOCCER: Wayne Country Day falls in season opener
Hunter Bryson converted a second-half penalty kick as Wayne Country Day fell to 2-1 to Cape Fear Academy in opening-round play of the 2017 Charger Cup. "Great competition to start our season off against a tough opponent," Chargers head coach...Published: Aug 11, 2017 5:53 AM Full Story
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Charger spikers start Cup quest today
By RUDY COGGINS rcoggins@newsargus.com Coming off its first postseason appearance since 2012, the Wayne Country Day girls' volleyball team enters 2017 with plenty of confidence. That self-assurance -- disguised as a slight swagger ... maybe -- will get tested this...Published: Aug 11, 2017 5:53 AM Full Story
FOOTBALL PREVIEW -- Wayne Christian
jhayes@newsargus.com The chapter and verse of Cole Jacobs is ... different. He illustrates such at the outset of warmups when first-year Wayne Christian varsity football coach Brad Matthews gives an unpopular directive to his players. "Hills," he says. A handful...Published: Aug 11, 2017 5:53 AM Full Story
DIGEST -- Friday
Hunter Bryson converted a second-half penalty kick as Wayne Country Day fell to 2-1 to Cape Fear Academy in opening-round play of the 2017 Charger Cup. "Great competition to start our season off against a tough opponent," Chargers head coach...Published: Aug 11, 2017 5:53 AM Full Story
CHARGER CUP -- WCDS VB
rcoggins@newsargus.com Coming off its first postseason appearance since 2012, the Wayne Country Day girls' volleyball team enters 2017 with plenty of confidence. That self-assurance -- disguised as a slight swagger ... maybe -- will get tested this weekend during the...Published: Aug 11, 2017 5:53 AM Full Story
Thursday, August 10, 2017
PREP SOCCER: Chargers eager to claim Cup
rcoggins@newsargus.com The bridesmaid. Twice. Could this be the year that Wayne Country Day finally claims the Charger Cup on its home pitch? The three-day, round-robin tournament kicks off today. Ridgecroft meets Parrott Academy at 3:30 p.m. and the Chargers launch...Published: Aug 10, 2017 5:52 AM Full Story
FOOTBALL PREVIEW: James seeks new attitude, confidence from Goldsboro
rcoggins@newsargus.com Elvin James slid the DVD into the open slot. The door whirred shut. He pushed the play button on the remote. The once-dark TV screen brightened as the game film started to run. James stopped and backed it up...Published: Aug 10, 2017 5:52 AM Full Story
Wednesday, August 9, 2017
FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Rosewood will be the 'new-look' Eagles this fall
rcoggins@newsargus.com Intrigued by the 3-3 stack defense, Rosewood head football coach Robert Britt -- along with his staff -- decided to make a 30-minute trek down Highway 117 to Calypso. He wanted to learn more. For three hours, Britt and...Published: Aug 9, 2017 5:52 AM Full Story
GOLF: Lane Tree LGA
Nan Jarrell took game-of-the-week honors while playing from the red tees at Lane Tree Golf Club. Debbie Edgerton and Cathy Garris seized low net and low putts, respectively. Betty Jean Gurley grabbed GOW accolades while competing from the forward...Published: Aug 9, 2017 5:52 AM Full Story
Friday, August 4, 2017
Spring Creek Mini-Camp
jhayes@newsargus.com SEVEN SPRINGS -- The action was brisk, voiced over by the familiar hymn of coachspeak and anchored at all points by the smooth presence of senior quarterback Collion Kittrell. Against a running clock, and with varying degrees of split...Published: Aug 4, 2017 7:09 AM Full Story
North Duplin Mini-Camp
jhayes@newsargus.com CALYPSO -- The verbiage, which ranged from the familiar to the position-specific to the home-spun comical, reached its zenith as North Duplin concluded its second hour of a three-part mini-camp tour on Wednesday evening at "The Pit." Following the...Published: Aug 4, 2017 7:09 AM Full Story
Wednesday, August 2, 2017
PREP FOOTBALL: New faces control Falcons' nest
PIKEVILLE -- Blake Dilda cradled the football like a loaf of bread. He lowered his center of gravity. As he cleared the first shield, Charles B. Aycock head coach Steve Brooks reached out and stripped the ball from Dilda's grasp....Published: Aug 2, 2017 7:13 AM Full Story
PREP FOOTBALL: Warriors get 'early' message from Oates
Live and loud. That phrase was very much the mood and meter of the Eastern Wayne High football team on Tuesday morning, as it functioned with peak-level energy and task-specific commentary during its rangy, two-hour defensive drill session on the...Published: Aug 2, 2017 7:13 AM Full Story
GOLF: Walnut Creek, Lane Tree news
Walnut Creek LGA * Hiromi Sueki emerged as the low gross winner during weekly play for the Walnut Creek Country Club Ladies Association. Betty Holloway won low net. Nancy Aichele, Linda Cannon and Mary Morris concluded the round in a...Published: Aug 2, 2017 7:13 AM Full Story
Tuesday, August 1, 2017
PREP FOOTBALL: Saints begin preparation for 2017 season
jhayes@newsargus.com DUDLEY -- Game speed. Such was the charted course on Monday for Southern Wayne High School, whose varsity football troupe opened its preseason camp sans the area's typical dog-day air, but with a host of hot-button tasks to otherwise...Published: Aug 1, 2017 5:52 AM Full Story
PREP FOOTBALL: New coach, a prayer ... can Goldsboro rise from the dust?
rcoggins@newsargus.com Sweat glistening on their skin, shirts and shorts stained with dirt and grass stuck in their cleats, Goldsboro's football players gathered in a post-practice circle Monday morning. Suddenly, a voice broke the cool morning air. Junior quarterback Brody Morton...Published: Aug 1, 2017 5:52 AM Full Story