Tuesday, October 31, 2017
Wayne Country Day awards fall participants
Wayne Country Day senior Ben Cohen, no stranger to success on the pitch, was recognized for his stellar play this fall by being named the Coastal Plains Independent Conference Player-of-the-Year on Sunday. Mates Luis Lopez, Marquise Newell, Nehemiya Shaw and...Published: Oct 31, 2017 8:26 PM Full Story
MIDDLE SCHOOL SOCCER --Spring Creek rolls over Eastern Wayne
SEVEN SPRINGS -- Jonah Perez scored four goals and filed an assist as Spring Creek throttled Eastern Wayne on Monday by a 9-1 margin. Eleazar Cardenas also added a pair of goals and an assist for the SC, who finished...Published: Oct 31, 2017 8:26 PM Full Story
MIDDLE SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL --Spring Creek outlasts Eastern Wayne in five sets
Spring Creek outlasted Eastern Wayne in a five-set thriller on Monday by a 25-16, 17-25, 25-21, 18-25 and 15-8 count. The Gators finished the season with an overall record of 8-5, and 6-2 in Division I play....Published: Oct 31, 2017 8:26 PM Full Story
GOLF --WALNUT CREEK LGA
Penny Ritt and Faye Franklin tied for low gross honors in Monday's Walnut Creek LGA outing. Linda Cannon secured low net, while Sam Gillette won low putts honors....Published: Oct 31, 2017 8:26 PM Full Story
GOLF --LANE TREE LGA
Shelley Leder won Game of the Week honors in the Red Tee Division on Tuesday at Lane Tree Golf Club. Eileen Henderson claimed low net, while Sue Glover won low putts. In the Forward Tee flight, Linda Watson claimed Game...Published: Oct 31, 2017 8:25 PM Full Story
Monday, October 30, 2017
SOCCER --Charles B. Aycock leads area playoff bids
Led by Charles B. Aycock, who earned a No. 6 seed in the 3-A classification, five area teams garnered bids on Monday morning for the N.C. High School Athletic Association state soccer playoffs, which begin on Wednesday at locations throughout...Published: Oct 30, 2017 8:15 PM Full Story
Saturday, October 28, 2017
FOOTBALL --Goldsboro hammers Spring Creek, eyes playoff bid
It was over in a hurry. Goldsboro High, led by the hashmark-collecting prowess of junior tailback Xzavior Bowden, opened in blistering fashion on Friday versus East Central 2-A foe Spring Creek, scoring 28 points in a medley relay-inspired first quarter,...Published: Oct 28, 2017 8:52 PM Full Story
FOOTBALL --ECC 3A Notebook
Eastern Wayne 49, J.H. Rose 43 GREENVILLE -- Eastern Wayne intercepted a Grant Jarman pass and scored with 16.9 second remaining in the fourth quarter to stun J.H. Rose on Friday. The victory moved the Warriors -- who travel to face county...Published: Oct 28, 2017 8:52 PM Full Story
FOOTBALL --Carolina 1A News & Notes
North Duplin 28, Rosewood 21 CALYPSO -- Another week, another nail-biter for the North Duplin Rebels. William Archer and Co. embarked on an epic, quarter-long drive that occupied the entire fourth stanza before scoring the game-winner with 46 seconds remaining...Published: Oct 28, 2017 8:52 PM Full Story
FOOTBALL --Northeast Hobgood 58, Wayne Christian 44
Wayne Christian performed better on Friday, but couldn't overcome Northeast | Hobgood in its second matchup with the Eagles in as many weeks....Published: Oct 28, 2017 8:52 PM Full Story
CROSS COUNTRY --Owens claims regional berth
BATTLEBORO -- Deshawn Owens of Charles B. Aycock, one of Wayne County's most prolific runners in recent memory, broke his own school record in the 5,000 meters on Saturday by crossing the tape in 17:00.29 in the N.C. High School...Published: Oct 28, 2017 8:52 PM Full Story
CROSS COUNTRY --Wayne Country Day collects NCISAA boys' state title
CARY -- Paced by Connor Bauer's 5,000 meter time of 18:36.24, the Chargers of Wayne Country Day school won the NCISAA 1-A boys' Cross Country Championship on Friday at the WakeMed Soccer Complex. Senior Cole Atwood also helped Drive WCDS,...Published: Oct 28, 2017 8:52 PM Full Story
CROSS COUNTRY --Court leads Wayne Christian to NCISAA girls' state title
CARY -- Paige Court of Wayne Christian crossed the tape in 21:28.42 on Friday, leading the Lady Eagles to the NCISAA girls' cross country state title at the WakeMed Soccer Complex. Hayli Verme also pushed the Wayne Christian cause, finishing...Published: Oct 28, 2017 8:52 PM Full Story
TENNIS --Boros downed in 2A state tourney
CARY -- Grace Boros of Goldsboro High, who recorded a 10-0 singles record this season, fell during opening-round action of the N.C. High School Athletic Association 2-A singles championship on Friday at Cary Tennis Park. Boros was defeated by Rachel...Published: Oct 28, 2017 8:52 PM Full Story
SOCCER --WCDS falls 2-1 to Hickory
HICKORY -- Wayne Country Day fell to host Hickory on Thursday afternoon, ending its pursuit of another NCISAA 1-A championship trophy. Nehimya Shaw scored the Chargers' lone goal....Published: Oct 28, 2017 8:52 PM Full Story
JV FOOTBALL --Eastern Wayne struggles in Greenville
GREENVILLE -- Eastern Wayne was turned away by J.H. Rose on Thursday, 59-8. Tobias Roberts rushed the rock for 40 yards, while JJ Murray added 15 yards on the ground. Murray also returned a kickoff 85 yards for a touchdown....Published: Oct 28, 2017 8:52 PM Full Story
MIDDLE SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL --Norwayne finishes perfect season
Norwayne finished its season on Thursday with a 25-17, 25-11, 25-7 triumph over Greenwood. The Cobras compiled a 13-0 record this fall, and finished atop the Wayne County Division I standings. Over the past two seasons, Norwayne has failed to...Published: Oct 28, 2017 8:52 PM Full Story
NEUSE RIVER 12U FOOTBALL --C.B. Aycock 27, Eastern Wayne 0
Jayden Dunn ran for 128 yards, returned a kickoff 70 yards for a touchdown, then scooped and scored on a 10-yard fumble recovery as C.B. Aycock rolled to a lopsided triumph over Eastern Wayne on Thursday. CBA's Zymere McClarin also...Published: Oct 28, 2017 8:52 PM Full Story
NEUSE RIVER 10U FOOTBALL --Elliott runs wild as C.B. Aycock spills Eastern Wayne
Ricky Elliott rushed for 232 yards and found the end zone four times as C.B. Aycock rolled to victory on Thursday over Eastern Wayne. Kayden Haire also enjoyed a fine outing, rushing for 35 yards and a score. Trekel Howard...Published: Oct 28, 2017 8:52 PM Full Story
Thursday, October 26, 2017
FOOTBALL --Friday night preview capsules
Alas, week 11. Cooler temperatures have supplanted the lingering broiler-plate heat, and our teams have returned from the road to play a little smash-mouth with some old acquaintances. Call it rivalry week. Spring Creek (3-6) at Goldsboro (4-5) Goldsboro, led...Published: Oct 26, 2017 11:16 PM Full Story
SOCCER --Hobbton 4, North Duplin 0
CALYPSO -- Hobbton erupted for three goals in the opening half on Wednesday, leading to a 4-nil defeat of Carolina 1-A host North Duplin. "We struggled with ball control all night," ND head coach James Foster said. "Hobbton took advantage...Published: Oct 26, 2017 11:16 PM Full Story
SOCCER --Rosewood 2, Princeton 1
PRINCETON -- Despite a one-timer by Bryant Keokanya and a bevy of other on-goal attempts, the Princeton Bulldogs suffered a 2-1 loss to Carolina 1-A rival Rosewood on Wednesday. Princeton head coach acknowledged the effort of seniors Fernando Ferreyra, Juan...Published: Oct 26, 2017 11:16 PM Full Story
SOCCER --Southern Wayne 4, Eastern Wayne 0
Genaro Morales, Edwin Perez, Adan Reyes and Lester Velasquez each scored as Southern Wayne turned back ECC rival and county foe Eastern Wayne on Wednesday. Juan Rivera added an assist....Published: Oct 26, 2017 11:16 PM Full Story
Wednesday, October 25, 2017
SOCCER --Goldsboro falls to Midway
SPIVEYS CORNER -- Connor Pate's fifth goal of the season wasn't enough to push Goldsboro High past host Midway on Wednesday in the final regular-season futbol match for both teams. GHS finished the season with an overall mark of 3-16-2....Published: Oct 25, 2017 10:33 PM Full Story
MIDDLE SCHOOL FOOTBALL --Grantham 26, Brogden 20
Terquavious Butler rushed for a pair of touchdowns and threw for another to lead Grantham to a 26-20 victory over Brogden on Wednesday. Jylon Council added a 10-yard touchdown run, while Kevin Brown hauled in Butler's 35-yard scoring strike. Adam...Published: Oct 25, 2017 10:32 PM Full Story
MIDDLE SCHOOL FOOTBALL --Norwayne 42, Dillard 0
Tylil Faison scored two rushing touchdowns in Norwayne's runaway victory on Wednesday over Dillard. Elisha Davis, Styles Kendall, Dorrelle Harrison and Armani Holmes also found their way to the end zone. Defensively, the Cobras were paced by Deontay Hooker, Ben...Published: Oct 25, 2017 10:32 PM Full Story
NEUSE RIVER FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK
Mount Olive 26, Boys and Girls Club 13 Dujuan Armwood rushed for a quartet of touchdowns in Mount Olive's 26-13 triumph over the Boys and Girls Club on Tuesday. Gabe Carmack led the Mount Olive defensive effort with three tackles,...Published: Oct 25, 2017 10:32 PM Full Story
GOLF --Walnut Creek LGA News
In the latest outing conducted by the Walnut Creek Ladies Golf Association, Faye Franklin and Mary Morris shared low gross honors. Penny Ritt and Evelyn Rose tied for low net, while low putts was claimed by Linda Cannon....Published: Oct 25, 2017 10:32 PM Full Story
Tuesday, October 24, 2017
GOLF --Lady Blues finish eighth at Foxfire Village
FOXFIRE VILLAGE -- The Charles B. Aycock women's golf team recorded a final-round score of 284 on Tuesday to finish eighth in the N.C. High School Athletic Association 3-A Golf Championship near famed Pinehurst. Senior Abby Sauls concluded a solid...Published: Oct 24, 2017 10:40 PM Full Story
SOCCER --New Bern outlasts CBA rally
PIKEVILLE -- Coe Jordan's goal in the 75th minute heightened the drama on Tuesday evening, but Charles B. Aycock couldn't get the final one it needed to force overtime versus ECC foe New Bern. The Powder Blues, who trailed the...Published: Oct 24, 2017 10:40 PM Full Story
SOCCER --North Duplin 3, Princeton 2
PRINCETON -- Goals by Eli Aguirre and Gustavo Velasquez propelled North Duplin by Carolina 1-A foe Princeton on Monday evening. The Bulldogs scored twice in first 20 minutes of the match, but saw their lead evaporate after Aguirre squared matters...Published: Oct 24, 2017 10:40 PM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL --Charles B. Aycock suffers loss at Union Pines
CAMERON -- Despite a valiant effort from its decorated senior class, the Lady Blues of Charles B. Aycock fell in four sets to Union Pines on Tuesday in second-round play of the N.C. High School Athletic Association Volleyball Championship. Arlanda...Published: Oct 24, 2017 10:40 PM Full Story
MIDDLE SCHOOL SOCCER --Spring Creek remains perfect
SEVEN SPRINGS -- The Spring Creek Middle School soccer team defeated Norwayne 2-1 on Monday, improving to 11-0 in the process. Its final match is next Monday versus Eastern Wayne....Published: Oct 24, 2017 10:40 PM Full Story
Monday, October 23, 2017
VOLLEYBALL --CBA travels to Union Pines
Charles B. Aycock, now 13-9 overall this season, continues its march in the N.C. High School Athletic Association 3-A Volleyball Championship today with a second-round matchup at Union Pines High School. The 25th-seeded Lady Blues travel to Cameron to jump...Published: Oct 23, 2017 9:39 PM Full Story
SOCCER --Southern Wayne 2, D.H. Conley 0
DUDLEY -- Rodolph Enescar found the back of the net twice on Monday, leading Southern Wayne to a 2-nil defeat of D.H. Conley. His opening goal was assisted by Genaro Morales, while the second was assisted by Shyquell Kornegay. Now...Published: Oct 23, 2017 9:39 PM Full Story
SOCCER --South Central 1, C.B. Aycock 0
WINTERVILLE -- South Central scored on a second half throw-in to turn back Aycock in a match defined by high winds on Monday. Now 14-3 overall and 8-3 in ECC play, the Blues play host to New Bern this evening...Published: Oct 23, 2017 9:39 PM Full Story
SOCCER --Rose 4, Eastern Wayne 2 (2 OT)
Freshman Gabriel Le and Angus Dove each found the back of the net on Monday, but it wasn't enough to topple ECC 3-A foe J.H. Rose. Le, who assisted on Dove's one-timer, was brokered earlier in the match by Anass...Published: Oct 23, 2017 9:39 PM Full Story
SOCCER --Princeton 3, Rosewood 0
Princeton High turned back Rosewood by a 3-nil count on Monday afternoon. The loss moved Rosewood to 10-11 overall this season, and 8-6 in Carolina 1-A play. RHS completes the regular season on Wednesday, when it plays host to Princeton...Published: Oct 23, 2017 9:39 PM Full Story
SOCCER --SPRING CREEK 2, GOLDSBORO 1
SEVEN SPRINGS -- Connor Pate's fourth goal of the season couldn't propel Goldsboro past East Central 2-A foe Spring Creek on Monday afternoon at "the Swamp." The loss moves Goldsboro to 3-15-2 overall this season, and winless in league play....Published: Oct 23, 2017 9:39 PM Full Story
GOLF --CBA in eighth position after first round at Foxfire Village
FOXFIRE VILLAGE -- The Charles B. Aycock women's golf team toured the Red Fox course at Foxfire Golf and Resort in 298 on Monday, good enough for eighth place after opening-round play of the N.C High School Athletic Association 3-A...Published: Oct 23, 2017 9:39 PM Full Story
MIDDLE SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL --Norwayne 3, Spring Creek 0
FREMONT -- Norwayne Middle School kept its perfect record intact on Monday with a straight sets, 25-4, 25-17, 25-17 triumph over Spring Creek. The Cobras, now 12-0 on the season, complete their campaign on Thursday with a match on the...Published: Oct 23, 2017 9:39 PM Full Story
NEUSE RIVER FOOTBALL --Mount Olive 24, Grantham 14
Alijah Brown, Tyleem Coleman each returned a kickoff and rushed for a touchdown as Mount Olive outdistanced Grantham on Monday. Austin Roblero scored for the Hurricanes on a fumble recovery, while Sean Moore registered four tackles. Mount Olive, now 3-0...Published: Oct 23, 2017 9:39 PM Full Story
SOCCER --South Central 1, C.B. Aycock 0
WINTERVILLE -- South Central scored on a second half throw-in to turn back Aycock in a match defined by high winds on Monday. Now 14-3 overall and 8-3 in ECC play, the Blues play host to New Bern this evening...Published: Oct 23, 2017 9:38 PM Full Story
SOCCER --Southern Wayne 2, D.H. Conley 0
DUDLEY -- Rodolph Enescar found the back of the net twice on Monday, leading Southern Wayne to a 2-nil defeat of D.H. Conley. His opening goal was assisted by Genaro Morales, while the second was assisted by Shyquell Kornegay. Now...Published: Oct 23, 2017 9:38 PM Full Story
SOCCER --Rose 4, Eastern Wayne 2 (2 OT)
Freshman Gabriel Le and Angus Dove each found the back of the net on Monday, but it wasn't enough to topple ECC 3-A foe J.H. Rose. Le, who assisted on Dove's one-timer, was brokered earlier in the match by Anass...Published: Oct 23, 2017 9:38 PM Full Story
SOCCER --Princeton 3, Rosewood 0
Princeton High turned back Rosewood by a 3-nil count on Monday afternoon. The loss moved Rosewood to 10-11 overall this season, and 8-6 in Carolina 1-A play. RHS completes the regular season on Wednesday, when it plays host to Princeton...Published: Oct 23, 2017 9:38 PM Full Story
SOCCER --SPRING CREEK 2, GOLDSBORO 1
SEVEN SPRINGS -- Connor Pate's fourth goal of the season couldn't propel Goldsboro past East Central 2-A foe Spring Creek on Monday afternoon at "the Swamp." The loss moves Goldsboro to 3-15-2 overall this season, and winless in league play....Published: Oct 23, 2017 9:38 PM Full Story
GOLF --CBA in eighth position after first round at Foxfire Village
FOXFIRE VILLAGE -- The Charles B. Aycock women's golf team toured the Red Fox course at Foxfire Golf and Resort in 298 on Monday, good enough for eighth place after opening-round play of the N.C High School Athletic Association 3-A...Published: Oct 23, 2017 9:38 PM Full Story
NEUSE RIVER FOOTBALL --Mount Olive 24, Grantham 14
Alijah Brown, Tyleem Coleman each returned a kickoff and rushed for a touchdown as Mount Olive outdistanced Grantham on Monday. Austin Roblero scored for the Hurricanes on a fumble recovery, while Sean Moore registered four tackles. Mount Olive, now 3-0...Published: Oct 23, 2017 9:38 PM Full Story
MIDDLE SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL --Norwayne 3, Spring Creek 0
FREMONT -- Norwayne Middle School kept its perfect record intact on Monday with a straight sets, 25-4, 25-17, 25-17 triumph over Spring Creek. The Cobras, now 12-0 on the season, complete their campaign on Thursday with a match on the...Published: Oct 23, 2017 9:38 PM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL --CBA travels to Union Pines
Charles B. Aycock, now 13-9 overall this season, continues its march in the N.C. High School Athletic Association 3-A Volleyball Championship today with a second-round matchup at Union Pines High School. The 25th-seeded Lady Blues travel to Cameron to jump...Published: Oct 23, 2017 9:38 PM Full Story
Sunday, October 22, 2017
VOLLEYBALL --Wayne Christian suffers quarterfinal loss
Wayne Christian's sterling volleyball season came to an end on Saturday, when it fell to Hickory Christian Academy, 10-25, 18-25 and 17-25 in quarterfinal-round play of the NCISSA 1-A state tournament. Hope Shook, the CPIC Player of the Year, finished...Published: Oct 22, 2017 10:55 PM Full Story
MIDDLE SCHOOL FOOTBALL --Boys and Girls Club 22, Rosewood 6
Tra'sond McNeil rushed for 76 yards and a touchdown, Zack McClarin tallied seven tackles and a sack and K.J. Peten returned a fumble 50 yards for a score as the Boys and Girls Club fashioned a lopsided victory over Rosewood...Published: Oct 22, 2017 10:55 PM Full Story
Saturday, October 21, 2017
FOOTBALL --Archer, North Duplin survive Princeton
PRINCETON -- In the aftermath of his team's post-game huddle Friday night, North Duplin head coach Hugh Martin did his best to convey a global perspective regarding his team's never-say-die inspired, 40-39 overtime triumph versus Carolina 1-A foe Princeton. It...Published: Oct 21, 2017 9:40 PM Full Story
Wooten, Burroughs honored in jersey ceremony
Family. Such was the prevailing theme communicated by former Charles B. Aycock greats Rob Wooten and Meredith Burroughs on Friday, just hours ahead of the pair's jersey retirement ceremony as part of the school's annual homecoming gala at Hardy-Talton Stadium....Published: Oct 21, 2017 9:40 PM Full Story
FOOTBALL --Jackson, Daniels lead Aycock past Southern Wayne
C.B. Aycock 60, Southern Wayne 46 PIKEVILLE -- Tae Jackson rushed for 273 yards on 29 carries and scored five touchdowns in a 60-46 victory over ECC and county foe Southern Wayne. CBA quarterback Tyler Daniels also performed ably, completing...Published: Oct 21, 2017 9:40 PM Full Story
FOOTBALL --Reid, Chapin lead Rosewood
Rosewood 26, Union 14 Michael Reid scored two rushing touchdowns and senior quarterback Tucker Chapin enjoyed an economical night as Rosewood picked up a Carolina 1-A victory at "the Nest." Chapin completed 8 of 13 passes for 155 yards, including...Published: Oct 21, 2017 9:40 PM Full Story
FOOTBALL --Bowden, Rhodes play well in loss to W-RH
Wallace-Rose Hill 63, Goldsboro 20 Junior tailback Zxavior Bowden continued his stellar play on Friday, but it wasn't enough to propel Goldsboro past powerhouse Wallace-Rose Hill. Bowden rushed 27 times for 179 yards and two scores on the evening. He...Published: Oct 21, 2017 9:40 PM Full Story
FOOTBALL --Spring Creek suffers the might of Clinton
Clinton 56, Spring Creek 0 SEVEN SPRINGS -- Clinton High continued its East Central 2-A leading pace on Friday with a lopsided victory over Spring Creek. The triumph moved the Dark Horses to 5-3 overall this season, and 4-0 in...Published: Oct 21, 2017 9:40 PM Full Story
FOOTBALL --Road trip unkind to Wayne Christian
Northeast-Hobgood Academy 74, Wayne Christian 62 LASKER -- Wayne Christian's 62 points weren't enough to overcome host Northeast-Hobgood Academy, who moved to 4-4 overall this season. Wayne Christian (0-9) will seek its first victory of the season when the two...Published: Oct 21, 2017 9:40 PM Full Story
SOCCER --Cohen's hat trick paces Chargers
Ben Cohen's hat-trick (three goals) led Wayne Country Day School to a 4-nil victory in opening-round play of the NCISAA soccer championship on Saturday afternoon. Nehemiya Shaw assisted Cohen just 1:17 into the proceedings, and Luis Lopez brokered the second...Published: Oct 21, 2017 9:40 PM Full Story
Tennis --Haggerty, Rouse gain valuable experience at 2-A Regionals
SNOW HILL -- Amanda Haggerty and Ivy Rouse, the 2017 East Central 2-A doubles champions, played admirably on Friday at Greene Central High School, but fell just short of advancing through regional play and securing a bid to next week's...Published: Oct 21, 2017 9:40 PM Full Story
TENNIS --Bowen closes prep career in Wilson
SNOW HILL -- Amanda Haggerty and Ivy Rouse, the 2017 East Central 2-A doubles champions, played admirably on Friday at Greene Central High School, but fell just short of advancing through regional play and securing a bid to next week's...Published: Oct 21, 2017 9:40 PM Full Story
TENNIS --Wayne Country Day breezes by The Burlington School
No. 1 overall seed Wayne Country Day School (14-2) moved to the NCISAA semifinal round with a 5-0 shellacking of The Burlington School on Friday at Wayne Community College. The Chargers will face No. 4 seeded Kerr-Vance Academy on Tuesday....Published: Oct 21, 2017 9:40 PM Full Story
GOLF --Aycock arrives for 3-A State Championship
FOXFIRE VILLAGE -- The Charles B. Aycock girls' golf team arrived at Foxfire Village on Saturday for a practice round ahead of its appearance in next week's N.C. High School Athletic Association 3-A state golf championship. Over several hours today,...Published: Oct 21, 2017 9:40 PM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL --Aycock conducts clinic at Franklinton
FRANKLINTON -- The Lady Blues of Charles B. Aycock advanced to the second round of the N.C. High School Athletic Association volleyball playoffs on Saturday with a 3-0 spill of Franklinton High. The road victory, a 25-19, 25-19, 25-19 clinic,...Published: Oct 21, 2017 9:40 PM Full Story
JV FOOTBALL --Rosewood stars shine at Union
ROSE HILL -- Rosewood raced to a 34-0 halftime advantage on Thursday night before settling for a 20-point triumph on the road versus Union. Will Harris and Logan Merritt led the Eagle charge, hooking up on touchdown passes of 24,...Published: Oct 21, 2017 9:40 PM Full Story
JV FOOTBALL --Jacobs, Buckom play well for Goldsboro
TEACHEY -- Goldsboro's Jamin Jacobs completed 10 of 12 passes for 125 yards, but couldn't overcome mighty Wallace-Rose Hill on Thursday. Kemari Vick and Noah Wilder led the GHS ground game, rushing for 40 and 36 yards, respectively. Brian Buckom...Published: Oct 21, 2017 9:40 PM Full Story
MIDDLE SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL --Spring Creek sweeps Brogden
Spring Creek took Brodgen to task on Thursday by a 25-15, 25-13, 25-16 margin. Spring Creek is now 7-4 overall this season, and 5-1 in Division I play. It next faces Norwayne on Monday....Published: Oct 21, 2017 9:40 PM Full Story
Thursday, October 19, 2017
TENNIS --SC's Haggerty-Rouse pursue state tourney berth
SEVEN SPRINGS -- Spring Creek Sophomore Amanda Haggerty and junior Ivy Rouse, winners of the East Central doubles tennis title just two weeks ago, travel to Greene Central High School today to vie for a spot in the state championship,...Published: Oct 19, 2017 10:20 PM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL --WCDS drops playoff opener
The Lady Chargers fell in four sets to Cresset Christian at home in Thursday's action, 25-15, 20-25, 9-25 and 19-25. Lillian Freeman had seven kills and two blocks. Katie Strickland had five kills and four assists. Hannah Neal had seven...Published: Oct 19, 2017 10:20 PM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL --CBA nabs 25th seed
The Charles B. Aycock volleyball team, who finished the regular season with a 12-9 overall record, secured the 25th seed in the upcoming N.C. High School Athletic Association 3-A volleyball championship. CBA will travel to face Franklinton, the seventh-seed, on...Published: Oct 19, 2017 10:20 PM Full Story
SOCCER --North Duplin 1, Lakewood 0
ROSEBORO -- The Rebels beat out Lakewood in Wednesday night action by one goal. Eli Aguirre knocked home the only goal for North Duplin in the 37th minute, and was assisted by Gustavo Velasquez. This brings North Duplin's overall record...Published: Oct 19, 2017 10:20 PM Full Story
SOCCER --C.B. Aycock 1, Southern Wayne 0
PIKEVILLE -- Ivan Delgado's goal, assisted by Coe Jordan, was enough for C.B. Aycock to turn back Southern Wayne on Thursday. The Blues are now 14-2 overall this season, and 8-2 in ECC play. They next travel to face South...Published: Oct 19, 2017 10:20 PM Full Story
MIDDLE SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL --Norwayne stays perfect
Norwayne beat Eastern Wayne in straight sets Thursday, 25-11, 25-10 and 25-21. The Cobras are now 11-0 on the season....Published: Oct 19, 2017 10:20 PM Full Story
Wednesday, October 18, 2017
GOLF --CBA books trip to Foxfire Village
FOUR OAKS -- Led by Abby Sauls and Leah Campbell, the Charles B. Aycock girls' golf team made light work of qualifying on Tuesday for the N.C. High School Athletic Association 3-A Golf Championship. The event, hosted by Reedy Creek...Published: Oct 18, 2017 11:05 PM Full Story
CROSS COUNTRY --CBA's Owens breaks school record in Greenville
GREENVILLE -- D.H. Conley ruled the ECC Cross Country meet held on Wednesday at Boyd Lee Park, conquering both the boys and girls divisions. Charles B. Aycock runners Davis Carroll, DeShawn Owens and Sara Gregory performed well, logging top-10 finishes...Published: Oct 18, 2017 11:05 PM Full Story
SOCCER --C.B. Aycock 1, J.H. Rose 0
GREENVILLE -- A stingy powder blue defensive effort was enough to support Sean Doulin's first half goal and secure a 1-nil Aycock triumph over ECC 3-A foe J.H. Rose on Wednesday. Doulin was assisted by Ivan Delgado. The roadkill moved...Published: Oct 18, 2017 11:05 PM Full Story
TENNIS --Goldsboro suffers dual-team loss
Goldsboro High fell to Dixon in the opening round of the N.C. High School Athletic Association 2-A Dual Team playoffs on Wednesday by a 6-3 margin. The Dixon duo of Abbie Korenek-Sophie Korenek started the Bulldog victory in proper form,...Published: Oct 18, 2017 11:05 PM Full Story
NEUSE RIVER FOOTBALL --C.B. Aycock 31, Boys and Girls Club 6
Zymere McClarin and Jayden Dunn scored two touchdowns apiece, Deandre Davis added five tackles and C.B. Aycock rolled to a lopsided victory over the Boys & Girls Club on Tuesday. McClarin also caught a 2-point conversion from Andrew Matthews. Rounding...Published: Oct 18, 2017 11:05 PM Full Story
Tuesday, October 17, 2017
Volleyball -- Neuse Charter 3, North Duplin 1
North Duplin fell to Neuse Charter on Monday in the Carolina 1-A volleyball tournament by a 19-25, 19-25, 25-18, 19-25 margin. Anna Thornton paced the Lady Rebels with nine service aces and 25 assists. Callie Thornton registered 10 kills and...Published: Oct 17, 2017 10:45 PM Full Story
Cross Country --Clinton High sweeps East Central 2-A meet
Clinton swept the East Central 2-A conference meet on Tuesday at Cliffs of the Neuse State Park. The Dark Horses finished first in the boys' division with a total of 16 points. East Duplin was second with 52 points, followed...Published: Oct 17, 2017 10:45 PM Full Story
Soccer --C.B. Aycock storms Eastern Wayne, 5-0
PIKEVILLE -- Sean Doulin's two goals, along with one-timers by Zach Naughton, David McKiever and Dillon Borel pushed C.B. Aycock past ECC and county rival Eastern Wayne, 5-0, on Tuesday. McKiever, who also filed an assist, scored on a penalty...Published: Oct 17, 2017 10:45 PM Full Story
Soccer --Lakewood 1, Princeton 0
PRINCETON -- Freshman Rafael Pena's goal was enough to decide matters between Carolina 1-A foes Lakewood and Princeton on Tuesday. He was assisted by Logan Thomas. Lakewood is now 8-5 overall this season. The loss moved Princeton to an overall...Published: Oct 17, 2017 10:45 PM Full Story
Soccer --North Duplin 7, Neuse Charter 2
SMITHFIELD -- Eli Aguirre's hat trick (three goals) paced a lopsided North Duplin victory over Neuse Charter on Tuesday. Edgar Holguin, Rafa Lopez (PK), Irvin Nunez and Jesus Vega-Lopez also found the net for the Rebels, who moved to 8-6-1...Published: Oct 17, 2017 10:45 PM Full Story
Soccer --Southern Wayne 2, J.H. Rose 1
DUDLEY -- Syquell Kornegay and Luis Gutierrez both scored, Luis Gusman filed an assist as Southern Wayne registered a nail-biting ECC win over J.H. Rose on Tuesday. The triumph moved Southern Wayne to 6-9-2 overall this season, and 4-4-1 in...Published: Oct 17, 2017 10:45 PM Full Story
Correction --CPIC Cross Country Meet
In Monday's CPIC meet at Wayne Country Day, the host Chargers emerged as winners in the boys' division. WCDS finished as runners-up in the girls' event, with Gray Young, Danielle Johnston, Hayden Nielsen, Katherine Eltz and Anne Stuart Freeman earning...Published: Oct 17, 2017 10:45 PM Full Story
Middle School Football --Norwayne 34, Brogden 14
Elisha Davis scored three rushing touchdowns, Tylil Faison and Kendall Styles each added a score and Armani Holmes recovered a fumble as Norwayne ran away from Brogden on Tuesday. Davis and A'Montea Pitt also played well defensively, leading the team...Published: Oct 17, 2017 10:45 PM Full Story
Middle School Football --Mount Olive 22, Rosewood 8
Josh McCullen and Carlos Zamora each scored touchdowns as Mount Olive filed a comfortable victory over Rosewood on Tuesday. McCullen and Ian McIntyre also recored a 2-point conversions. Defensively, the Mount Olive effort was helmed by -- guess who --...Published: Oct 17, 2017 10:45 PM Full Story
Middle School Volleyball --Spring Creek 3, Greenwood 0
The Gators registered a straight-sets victory on Monday by a 25-22, 25-23, 25-9 score. Spring Creek is now 6-4 overall this season, and 4-1 in Division I play. It next faces Brogden on Thursday in Seven Springs....Published: Oct 17, 2017 10:45 PM Full Story
Lane Tree LGA --Edgerton claims Game of the Week honors
The Lane Tree Ladies Golf Association completed its 32nd week of play on Oct. 15, with Debbie Edgerton claiming Game of the Week honors in the Red Tee Division. Jeanette Sasser prevailed in the low net contest, while Sue Glover...Published: Oct 17, 2017 10:45 PM Full Story
Walnut Creek LGA --Rose wins low gross title
In a recent outing staged by the Walnut Creek Ladies Golf Association, Evelyn Rose emerged the low gross champion. Charlotte Campbell collected the low net title and Mary Morris won low putts. In an ECLGA event held recently at Washington...Published: Oct 17, 2017 10:45 PM Full Story
Volleyball -- Neuse Charter 3, North Duplin 1
North Duplin fell to Neuse Charter on Monday in the Carolina 1-A volleyball tournament by a 19-25, 19-25, 25-18, 19-25 margin. Anna Thornton paced the Lady Rebels with nine service aces and 25 assists. Callie Thornton registered 10 kills and...Published: Oct 17, 2017 10:45 PM Full Story
Cross Country --Clinton High sweeps East Central 2-A meet
Clinton swept the East Central 2-A conference meet on Tuesday at Cliffs of the Neuse State Park. The Dark Horses finished first in the boys' division with a total of 16 points. East Duplin was second with 52 points, followed...Published: Oct 17, 2017 10:45 PM Full Story
Soccer --C.B. Aycock storms Eastern Wayne, 5-0
PIKEVILLE -- Sean Doulin's two goals, along with one-timers by Zach Naughton, David McKiever and Dillon Borel pushed C.B. Aycock past ECC and county rival Eastern Wayne, 5-0, on Tuesday. McKiever, who also filed an assist, scored on a penalty...Published: Oct 17, 2017 10:45 PM Full Story
Soccer --Lakewood 1, Princeton 0
PRINCETON -- Freshman Rafael Pena's goal was enough to decide matters between Carolina 1-A foes Lakewood and Princeton on Tuesday. He was assisted by Logan Thomas. Lakewood is now 8-5 overall this season. The loss moved Princeton to an overall...Published: Oct 17, 2017 10:45 PM Full Story
Soccer --North Duplin 7, Neuse Charter 2
SMITHFIELD -- Eli Aguirre's hat trick (three goals) paced a lopsided North Duplin victory over Neuse Charter on Tuesday. Edgar Holguin, Rafa Lopez (PK), Irvin Nunez and Jesus Vega-Lopez also found the net for the Rebels, who moved to 8-6-1...Published: Oct 17, 2017 10:45 PM Full Story
Soccer --Southern Wayne 2, J.H. Rose 1
DUDLEY -- Syquell Kornegay and Luis Gutierrez both scored, Luis Gusman filed an assist as Southern Wayne registered a nail-biting ECC win over J.H. Rose on Tuesday. The triumph moved Southern Wayne to 6-9-2 overall this season, and 4-4-1 in...Published: Oct 17, 2017 10:45 PM Full Story
Correction --CPIC Cross Country Meet
In Monday's CPIC meet at Wayne Country Day, the host Chargers emerged as winners in the boys' division. WCDS finished as runners-up in the girls' event, with Gray Young, Danielle Johnston, Hayden Nielsen, Katherine Eltz and Anne Stuart Freeman earning...Published: Oct 17, 2017 10:45 PM Full Story
Middle School Football --Norwayne 34, Brogden 14
Elisha Davis scored three rushing touchdowns, Tylil Faison and Kendall Styles each added a score and Armani Holmes recovered a fumble as Norwayne ran away from Brogden on Tuesday. Davis and A'Montea Pitt also played well defensively, leading the team...Published: Oct 17, 2017 10:45 PM Full Story
Middle School Football --Mount Olive 22, Rosewood 8
Josh McCullen and Carlos Zamora each scored touchdowns as Mount Olive filed a comfortable victory over Rosewood on Tuesday. McCullen and Ian McIntyre also recored a 2-point conversions. Defensively, the Mount Olive effort was helmed by -- guess who --...Published: Oct 17, 2017 10:45 PM Full Story
Middle School Volleyball --Spring Creek 3, Greenwood 0
The Gators registered a straight-sets victory on Monday by a 25-22, 25-23, 25-9 score. Spring Creek is now 6-4 overall this season, and 4-1 in Division I play. It next faces Brogden on Thursday in Seven Springs....Published: Oct 17, 2017 10:45 PM Full Story
Lane Tree LGA --Edgerton claims Game of the Week honors
The Lane Tree Ladies Golf Association completed its 32nd week of play on Oct. 15, with Debbie Edgerton claiming Game of the Week honors in the Red Tee Division. Jeanette Sasser prevailed in the low net contest, while Sue Glover...Published: Oct 17, 2017 10:45 PM Full Story
Walnut Creek LGA --Rose wins low gross title
In a recent outing staged by the Walnut Creek Ladies Golf Association, Evelyn Rose emerged the low gross champion. Charlotte Campbell collected the low net title and Mary Morris won low putts. In an ECLGA event held recently at Washington...Published: Oct 17, 2017 10:45 PM Full Story
Monday, October 16, 2017
Wayne Christian, Wayne Country Day run well at CPIC meet
Wayne Christian's boys cross country outfit won the CPIC Championship on Thursday, paced by multiple All-Conference performers. Connor Bauer, Cooper Edmondson, Zander Pittman and Brandon Talton of WCDS earned all-league honors, as did Eli Winders of Wayne Christian. Christ...Published: Oct 16, 2017 10:28 PM Full Story
Volleyball --South Central 3, Aycock 1
WINTERVILLE -- Charles B. Aycock fell in the opening round of the ECC Volleyball tournament on Monday to South Central by a 25-21, 22-25, 25-10, 25-20 margin. The loss moved CBA to 12-9 on the season....Published: Oct 16, 2017 10:28 PM Full Story
MIddle School Volleyball --Norwayne 3, Brogden 0
Norwayne (10-0) remained perfect on the season Monday with a 25-7, 25-12, 25-10 road triumph at Brogden. The Cobras play host to Eastern Wayne on Thursday....Published: Oct 16, 2017 10:28 PM Full Story
Sunday, October 15, 2017
Wayne Christian, Wayne Country Day earn playoff seeds
Wayne Country Day was awarded the fourth seed in the NCISAA soccer bracket on Sunday, and will enjoy a pair of byes prior to its quarterfinal match next Saturday. The Chargers (16-3-0) are in the upper half of the bracket,...Published: Oct 15, 2017 10:33 PM Full Story
University of Mount Olive weekend notebook
MOUNT OLIVE -- The University of Mount Olive men's soccer jumped out to an early lead on Saturday at Amon Field, then played sound defense en route to a 3-nil victory over Conference Carolinas opponent King University. The shutout...Published: Oct 15, 2017 10:33 PM Full Story
Center of the ring: USA Boxing event lands a knockout at W.A. Foster Center
Saturday was Georges Kopa's first-ever boxing match. After all, he only began training one year ago. "I was a kickboxer," Kopa said. "I wanted to get my hands right, so I started boxing." But as he circled the ring set...Published: Oct 15, 2017 3:28 PM Full Story
Saturday, October 14, 2017
JV Volleyball --Southern Wayne 2, Eastern Wayne 0
Southern Wayne posted a straight-sets victory over ECC and County foe on Thursday, fueled by 11 assists from Abbey Parker and five kills from Meagan Lee. Eastern Wayne was led by sophomore Ayanna Bynum, who registered five kills. Junior Haley...Published: Oct 14, 2017 7:30 PM Full Story
JV Football --Rosewood, Goldsboro suffer losses
Lakewood 32, Rosewood 26 Rosewood nearly pulled off a rally for the ages on Thursday, climbing back from a 26-point halftime deficit to fall just short versus Carolina 1-A foe Lakewood. Davian Thompson led the effort, scoring on a reverse...Published: Oct 14, 2017 7:30 PM Full Story
Soccer --C.B. Aycock 2, D.H. Conley 1
David McKiever's penalty kick and Andres Linares' game-winner in overtime helped Charles B. Aycock stave off defeat at J.H. Rose on Thursday. CBA is now 11-2-0 overall this season, and 5-2 in ECC play. It travels to face J.H. Rose...Published: Oct 14, 2017 7:30 PM Full Story
Volleyball --Eastern Wayne 3, Southern Wayne 0
Led by 12 kills from senior Brianna Autman and 10 assists from Naomi Williams, Eastern Wayne defeated ECC and county rival Southern Wayne on Friday by a 25-13, 25-22, 25-19 margin. Bethany Williams also performed well, registering six digs for...Published: Oct 14, 2017 7:30 PM Full Story
Volleyball --ECC tourney slated
The ECC volleyball tournament will begin Monday at various schools throughout the conference. Charles B. Aycock, the event's fifth-seed, will travel to Winterville to face South Central. Sixth-seeded Eastern Wayne will make the trek to New Bern, while Southern Wayne,...Published: Oct 14, 2017 7:30 PM Full Story
Volleyball --Wayne Christian cops tourney title
Hope Shook and Ashton Cobb combined for 29 kills, setter Kasey Norris provided 47 assists and Wayne Christian turned back rival Wayne Country Day in a thrilling five-setter on Friday for the Coastal Plains Independent Conference tournament championship. The victory,...Published: Oct 14, 2017 7:30 PM Full Story
Football --Grace Christian 84, Wayne Christian 52
RALEIGH -- Wayne Christian suffered at the hands of Grace Christian, who scored its season-high in points....Published: Oct 14, 2017 7:30 PM Full Story
Football --Lakewood 35, Rosewood 14
ROSEBORO -- Lakewood used a second-half surge on Friday to turn back Rosewood by a three touchdown margin. The setback moved RHS to 4-4 overall this season an d 1-1 in league play. It plays host to rugged Union next...Published: Oct 14, 2017 7:30 PM Full Story
Football --North Duplin 27, Union 26
ROSE HILL -- Bolstered by a late touchdown grab by Luke Britt, North Duplin avoided upset on the road and moved to 8-0 on the season. Next up? A trip to Princeton, where the Carolina 1-A title will essentially be...Published: Oct 14, 2017 7:30 PM Full Story
Football --Princeton 49, Hobbton 6
NEWTON GROVE -- The Princeton Bulldogs won their second in a row with a 43-point thrashing of Carolina 1-A foe Hobbton on Friday. The victory kept PHS undefeated in league play and sets up a showdown next week with undefeated...Published: Oct 14, 2017 7:30 PM Full Story
Football --James Kenan 54, Spring Creek 6
SEVEN SPRINGS -- Spring Creek was held to a single touchdown in a lopsided setback to tradition-rich James Kenan on Friday. The loss moved the Gators to 3-5 overall this season, and winless in East Central 2-A play. SC entertains...Published: Oct 14, 2017 7:30 PM Full Story
Football --Clinton 21, Goldsboro 6
CLINTON -- Xzavior Bowden rushed for 188 yards and a touchdown in Goldsboro's loss at Clinton on Friday. Junior quarterback Brody Morton also performed ably, completing 11 of 15 passes for 133 yards. Nazjelle Wooten had a trio of catches...Published: Oct 14, 2017 7:30 PM Full Story
Football --Rose 78, Southern Wayne 20
GREENVILLE -- Shawntwon Leach rushed for 197 yards on 16 carries and scored two touchdowns, but it wasn't enough to propel Southern Wayne past a diverse J.H. Rose outfit on Friday. Quarterback Tashawn Philips completed 6 of 14 passed for...Published: Oct 14, 2017 7:30 PM Full Story
Football --Eastern Wayne turns back C.B. Aycock
The setting, trimmed at the edges with appropriate measures of senior night pomp, went from siege to sprint in a blink on Friday, as Eastern Wayne erupted for 34 third-quarter points en route to a 55-30 triumph over ECC and...Published: Oct 14, 2017 7:30 PM Full Story
Thursday, October 12, 2017
SOCCER -- Greenfield 2, WCDS 1
The Chargers fell by one goal Thursday in a hard fought championship game against their rival, Greenfield. Wayne Country Day's men's squad lost the CPIC championship game in a match that went all the way into double overtime, with Greenfield...Published: Oct 12, 2017 10:31 PM Full Story
SOCCER -- North Duplin 6, Rosewood 1
The Rebels beat Rosewood by a large margin Thursday, handing them a defeat by five goals. Rosewood scored their only goal around the six minute mark. North Duplin kicked off the scoring in the third minute, with Eli Aguirre sending...Published: Oct 12, 2017 10:31 PM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL -- Wayne Christian 3, Christ Covenant 0
Wayne Christian's Lady Eagles trounced Christ Covenant in straight sets in Wednesday night's action, 25-22, 25-16 and 25-11. The team had several outstanding performances from several key players. Hope Shook throttled home 13 kills and put on a good defensive...Published: Oct 12, 2017 10:31 PM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL -- Eastern Wayne 3, Southern Wayne 0
The Lady Warriors beat out the Lady Saints Thursday in straight sets, 25-13, 25-22 and 25-19. Southern Wayne still gave a strong performance, with Rebecca Coor logging 11 assists and four aces; Machiah Moore getting five blocks; Alexus Elliott putting...Published: Oct 12, 2017 10:31 PM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL -- WCDS 3, John Paul 0
The Lady Chargers beat John Paul at home Thursday night in the semi-final for the CPIC title in straight sets, 25-11, 25-17 and 25-15. Hannah Neal gave an outstanding offensive performance with 20 kills, and Cate Eagles logged an extraordinary...Published: Oct 12, 2017 10:31 PM Full Story
VOLLEYBALL -- Rosewood 3, North Duplin 2
Rosewood defeated North Duplin in five sets Thursday, 25-21, 23-25, 25-20, 24-26 and 5-15. The Lady Rebels still logged a strong performance to keep the match going to its full length. Anna Thornton logged a good performance with one ace,...Published: Oct 12, 2017 10:31 PM Full Story
CROSS COUNTRY
Southern Wayne's men's cross country runners placed fourth out of six teams in Wednesday's meet, competing in a field of 92 male runners. The girls cross country runners were not eligible for scoring, as they had only four runners. Josh...Published: Oct 12, 2017 10:31 PM Full Story
JV VOLLEYBALL -- North Duplin 2, Rosewood 0
The junior Lady Rebels won in straight sets Thursday, 25-23 and 25-21. Hannah Martin had eight aces, Jamilyn Wallace had four, Gretta Lee had two, Ivey Cashwell had two, Samantha Beavers had one and Brianna Hinnant had one. This brings...Published: Oct 12, 2017 10:31 PM Full Story
JV VOLLEYBALL -- Southern Wayne 2, Eastern Wayne 0
Southern Wayne's junior ladies won in two sets Thursday, 25-22 and 25-20. Abbey Parker had 11 assists and Meagan Lee had five kills....Published: Oct 12, 2017 10:31 PM Full Story
JV FOOTBALL -- Eastern Wayne 22, C.B. Aycock 0
The junior Warriors beat out the Golden Falcons Thursday by a wide margin of 22 points to none. Jacquez Worsley ran for 45 yards and a two-point conversion. Amahari Johnson logged four interceptions on the night. Juniors Murray ran for...Published: Oct 12, 2017 10:31 PM Full Story
Wednesday, October 11, 2017
Community model thriving at Division II Mount Olive
MOUNT OLIVE -- Make it yours. Such was the spirit on the University of Mount Olive campus earlier this week, as representatives from the NCAA met with student-athletes to discuss the many rewards offered by the Division II experience. The...Published: Oct 11, 2017 11:06 PM Full Story
Haggerty-Rouse claim conference title, Bowen finishes third
Spring Creek's Amanda Haggerty and Ivey Rouse barnstormed Wallace-Rose Hill and East Duplin on Tuesday, 10-1, 10-1 and 10-2 to capture the East Central 2-A doubles title and a earn a trip to next week's East Regional in Snow Hill....Published: Oct 11, 2017 11:06 PM Full Story
Volleyball --Spring Creek 3, Southern Wayne 1
SEVEN SPRINGS -- Spring Creek turned back Southern Wayne in 25-22, 25-8, 25-19, 25-16 fashion on Wednesday. Senior Rebecca Coor paced the Lady Saints with 25 assists. Alexus Elliott registered nine kills and six blocks, while Kya Hunter provided four...Published: Oct 11, 2017 11:06 PM Full Story
Soccer --Princeton 3, Neuse Charter 0
The Princeton Bulldogs raced to a 2-0 halftime lead, then padded its advantage in the second for a 3-nil victory over Neuse Charter on Tuesday. Senior Garrett Richardson tallied eight saves in goal for the Bulldogs....Published: Oct 11, 2017 11:06 PM Full Story
JV Volleyball --Southern Wayne 2, Spring Creek 0
Southern Wayne got 10 kills from Alissa Meadows and 17 assists from Abbey Parker in a 25-16, 25-17 straight-sets victory over Spring Creek on Tuesday. Junior Kelly Dail recorded seven service aces....Published: Oct 11, 2017 11:06 PM Full Story
Middle School Football --Norwayne 42, Rosewood 6
Elisha Davis rushed for three touchdowns, Tylil Faison added two and Styles Kendall ran to paydirt in Norwayne's lopsided victory over Rosewood on Wednesday. Defensively, the Cobras were lifted by Faison's interception. A'Montea Pitt also recovered a fumble. Now 4-0,...Published: Oct 11, 2017 11:06 PM Full Story
Middle School Football --Mount Olive 36, Dillard 14
Carlos Zamora opened the game with a 60-yard kickoff return for a touchdown, Josh McCullen ran for two scores and Mount Olive made light work of Dillard on Wednesday. Ian McIntyre also rushed for a pair ot touchdowns for Mount...Published: Oct 11, 2017 11:06 PM Full Story
Middle School Football --Grantham 48, Spring Creek 8
Terquavis Butler scored on a 30-yard fumble return and a 38-yard touchdown run as Grantham ran away from Spring Creek, 48-8, on Wednesday. Jylon Council also scored a pair of touchdowns, while Terdarius Butler scored from eight yards out and...Published: Oct 11, 2017 11:06 PM Full Story
Neuse River Youth League --Mount Olive 27, Goldsboro 6
Ethan Keith, Deondre Wadsworth, Kairell Evans and Jeremiah Faison each scored a touchdown as Mount Olive filed a 27-6 victory over Goldsboro on Wednesday. Jalen Carr led the Hurricane defensive effort with seven tackles. Mount Olive, now 4-0 on the...Published: Oct 11, 2017 11:06 PM Full Story
Tuesday, October 10, 2017
Volleyball --Aycock wins thriller versus South Central
PIKEVILLE -- Arlanda Faulkner had a career-high 38 kills, senior setter Hannah Carter provided 46 assists and libero Cassandra Lassiter provided clutch defensive play as Charles B. Aycock turned back ECC foe South Central, 3-2, in a scintillating five-setter on...Published: Oct 10, 2017 11:32 PM Full Story
Volleyball --D.H. Conley, North Duplin notch wins
D.H. Conley 3, SWHS 0 The Lady Saints lost in straight sets Tuesday, 8-25, 5-25 and 16-25. Junior Alexus Elliott had six kills, two digs and three blocks. Kya Hunter had four kills. Sophomore Daylan Wiggs had six digs. Senior...Published: Oct 10, 2017 11:32 PM Full Story
Soccer --WCDS, Southern Wayne collect shutouts; GHS falls to Kenan
WCDS 9, Christ Covenant 0 The Chargers dominated on their senior night by ending their match against Christ covenant by mercy rule, 9-0. Ben Cohen, Frank Best and Luis Lopez each had two goals a piece, while Marcus Metcalf, Caleb...Published: Oct 10, 2017 11:32 PM Full Story
Golf --Wayne Christian concludes regular season
Wayne Christian ladies' golf team notched a score of 303 Tuesday at Goldsboro Municipal golf Club. Karsyn Roberts led the Lady Eagles with a round of 93. Grace Buddin fired a 104 and Bri Verme recorded a 106. Annalise Fitzmorris (59),...Published: Oct 10, 2017 11:32 PM Full Story
JV Volleyball --Eastern Wayne, Southern Wayne fall in Greenville
D.H. Conley 2, SWHS 0 The junior Lady Saints lost in two sets Tuesday, 8-25 and 5-25. Sophomore Meagan Lee had four blocks and one kill. Kylie Bunch had five digs. J.H. Rose 2, EWHS 0 The junior Lady Warriors...Published: Oct 10, 2017 11:32 PM Full Story
Monday, October 9, 2017
Cross Country --Owens, Gregory dominant at Old Waynesborough Park
Following Monday's early-afternoon downpour, Charles B. Aycock's Deshawn Owens and Sarah Gregory collected individual honors at the Wayne County Cross Country Invitational held at Old Waynesborough Park. Owens performed as he has all season, crossing the tape in a blistering...Published: Oct 9, 2017 11:10 PM Full Story
Soccer --Rosewood, Hobbton collect wins
PRINCETON -- Rosewood scored a trio of goals in each half on Monday to turn back Carolina 1-A foe Princeton, 6-1. Juan Bautista scored for the Bulldogs, who fell to 2-8 overall with the loss. Rosewood moved to 9-8...Published: Oct 9, 2017 11:10 PM Full Story
Tennis --Princeton turns back North Duplin
MOUNT OLIVE -- Princeton moved to its overall record to 10-5 on Monday with an 8-1 triumph over Carolina 1-A opponent North Duplin at the University of Mount Olive. The Bulldogs, led by Mackenzie Evans-Emily Shallington and Jasmine Rubio-Cailee Vetrano,...Published: Oct 9, 2017 11:10 PM Full Story
Volleyball --Eastern Wayne deals Greene Central
SNOW HILL -- Brianna Autman, Emily Newsome and Rayven Smith combined for 18 kills in Eastern Wayne's 25-16, 25-18, 25-14 sweep of Greene Central on Monday. In addition to its solid play at the net, Eastern Wayne also produced 18...Published: Oct 9, 2017 11:10 PM Full Story
JV Volleyball --Eastern Wayne 2, Greene Central 1
SNOW HILL -- Eastern Wayne won the final two sets on Monday to upend Greene Central by a 23-25, 27-26, 25-19 margin. Allison Gussenhofen and Vondalyn Swain logged five aces apiece....Published: Oct 9, 2017 11:10 PM Full Story
JV Football --East Duplin 46, Goldsboro 6
East Duplin 46, Goldsboro 6 Sophomore running back Dishan Rhodes scored the only touchdown for GHS last Thursday in a 46-6 setback to East Duplin....Published: Oct 9, 2017 11:10 PM Full Story
Middle School Volleyball --Norwayne remains perfect
Norwayne continued its perfect season on Monday, recording a 25-10, 25-16, 25-17 victory over Greenwood. The Cobras (9-0) face Brogden next week....Published: Oct 9, 2017 11:10 PM Full Story
Saturday, October 7, 2017
Football --Wilkins, Princeton dispatch Union
PRINCETON -- Lamar Wilkins rushed for two game-clinching fourth quarter touchdowns and all-everything tailback Rahjai McPhatter slashed his way to 121 yards as hashmark-collecting Princeton, unwilling to cede the Carolina 1-A crown it shared a year ago, rolled to a...Published: Oct 7, 2017 9:28 PM Full Story
Football --Area Capsules
North Duplin 21, Lakewood 14 CALYPSO -- North Duplin won a physical, tense battle with Carolina 1-A rival Lakewood on Friday, courtesy of William Archer's touchdown from nine yards out with 1:09 remaining. In total, Archer rushed for 94 yards on...Published: Oct 7, 2017 9:28 PM Full Story
Box Score --Union at Princeton
Union 0 8 0 8 --16 Princeton 0 13 7 14 --34 Second Quarter P -- Tyler Whitley 5 run (Britt PAT), 9:19 U -- Underwood 28 run (Conversion), 2:03 P -- Wilkins 12 pass McPhatter (Conversion failed), :07 Third...Published: Oct 7, 2017 9:28 PM Full Story
Box Score --New Bern at Southern Wayne
Southern Wayne 7 7 6 0 --20 New Bern 0 8 0 15 --23 First Quarter Wright 6 run (Olmos PAT) Second Quarter Wright 13 run (Olmos PAT) Third Quarter Leach 16 run (PAT Failed) INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS...Published: Oct 7, 2017 9:28 PM Full Story
Bowen, Eastern Wayne defeat county rival
The Lady Dubs of Eastern Wayne finished their season on Thursday with an 8-1 triumph over ECC foe and county rival Southern Wayne. Leading the charge was Bella Bowen, who defeated Kasey Vann 6-1, 6-1. Emily Stratton (6-0, 6-3), Amelia...Published: Oct 7, 2017 9:28 PM Full Story
Soccer --New Bern Edges C.B. Aycock
Host New Bern scored late in the second half to emerge victorious over Charles B. Aycock in an ECC 3-A showdown on Friday. The setback moves CBA to 10-2 overall on the season, and 4-2 in league play. The Golden...Published: Oct 7, 2017 9:28 PM Full Story
Volleyball --Faith Christian 3, Bethel Christian 0
Faith Christian Academy enjoyed a profitable afternoon between the lines on Friday, dispatching Bethel Christian Academy in straight sets. Prior to filing a 25-19, 25-13, 25-23 triumph, the Conquerors honored senior Jordan Lawhon in a ceremony attended by her family....Published: Oct 7, 2017 9:28 PM Full Story
JV Football --South Central 22, Eastern Wayne 8
Freshman Tobias Roberts scored the only touchdown for Eastern Wayne during a 22-8 setback to South Central on Thursday. Defensively, the Warriors were led by David Cecil, who recorded eight sacks on the night. Zak Larson and Zack Christensen made...Published: Oct 7, 2017 9:28 PM Full Story
Thursday, October 5, 2017
Football: Area teams on the road tonight
Have game, will travel. Like it or not, such is the mantra tonight for eight of our coverage area's nine prep football teams, who are scheduled to visit various installations on the 1-A, 2-A and 3-A conference road map. Without...Published: Oct 5, 2017 11:27 PM Full Story
Prep Volleyball Roundup --Thursday, October 5
Rosewood lost to North Lenoir Thursday in straight sets, 25-15, 25-12 and 25-18. This brings North Lenoir's overall record to 12-8. They play next against Ayden-Grifton on Oct. 10. Thursday's loss brought Rosewood's overall record to 9-10. They play next...Published: Oct 5, 2017 11:27 PM Full Story
Soccer --Spring Creek turns back Southern Wayne
Southern Wayne fell to Spring Creek by three goals in Thursday night's match. This brings the Saint's overall record to 4-8-2 and their conference record to 2-3-1. Their next match is at home against South Central on October 10....Published: Oct 5, 2017 11:27 PM Full Story
Tennis --Eastern Wayne defeats ECC neighbor Southern Wayne
The Lady Saints won only one set in tennis action against Eastern Wayne Thursday, with the Lady Warriors winning five singles matches and all three doubles sets. Southern Wayne's only win came from Kayla Raynor, who beat Eastern Wayne's Maddie...Published: Oct 5, 2017 11:27 PM Full Story
Golf --Wayne Christian finishes third
Wayne Christian's golf team finished third of seven teams Thursday with a team score of 302 in an 18 hole match. Karsyn Roberts fired a round of 91, while Grace Buddin carded a 98. Bri Verme (113), Paige Court (124)...Published: Oct 5, 2017 11:27 PM Full Story
JV Football --Harris, George shine for Rosewood
Will Harris tossed a pair of touchdown passes and Avante George rushed 16 times for 115 yards in Rosewood's shutout of North Duplin on Thursday. Harris hooked up with Davian Thompson for a 24-yard strike, then paired with Logan Merritt...Published: Oct 5, 2017 11:27 PM Full Story
JV Volleyball --Princeton 2, North Duplin 0
North Duplin lost to Princeton in straight sets Thursday, 15-25 and 23-25. This brings their overall record to 7-6 and conference record to 3-6....Published: Oct 5, 2017 11:27 PM Full Story
Middle School Volleyball --Norwayne 3, Spring Creek 1
Norwayne Middle turned back Spring Creek in three sets by a 25-6, 25-21, 23-25 and 25-18 margin on Thursday. The Cobras now stand 8-0 on the season and 3-0 in conference play. Their next match is Monday at home versus...Published: Oct 5, 2017 11:27 PM Full Story
Middle School Volleyball --Grantham 2, Dillard 0
Ashleigh Holloman led Grantham's 25-11, 25-13 victory on Thursday with 22 points, 10 aces and four kills. Emma Proctor also added 16 points....Published: Oct 5, 2017 11:27 PM Full Story
Wednesday, October 4, 2017
Volleyball --Aycock registers second sweep in as many days
PIKEVILLE -- The Charles B. Aycock volleyball team ousted Wilson Fike on Wednesday by a 25-13, 25-21, 25-15 margin. Arlanda Faulkner paced the Lady Blues with 21 kills. Cassandra Lassiter provided 28 digs, while setter Hannah Carter dished out 25...Published: Oct 4, 2017 11:35 PM Full Story
Cross Country --Southern Wayne hosts meet
DUDLEY -- Southern Wayne hosted a four-team event on Wednesday that included Charles B. Aycock, D.H. Conley and New Bern. Peyton Walters, AJ Miller and Deshawn Owens paced the Powder Blues, while Josh Raynor placed seventh overall with a time...Published: Oct 4, 2017 11:35 PM Full Story
Tennis --Goldsboro turns back Spring Creek
Goldsboro HIgh won two doubles matches, then got singles victories from Grace Boros, Haley Jones, Anna Prezbindowski and Caitlyn Zawadzki to post a 6-3 victory over Spring Creek on Tuesday. The tandem of Jones-Prezbindowski def. Vanessa Southerland-Jordan Lane (8-5). Crystal...Published: Oct 4, 2017 11:35 PM Full Story
Tennis --North Johnston deals Princeton
Princeton's Emily Shallington posted the lone Bulldog victory in Wednesday's 8-1 setback to North Johnston. Shallington def. NoJo's Lanie Headley, 8-4, in singles play. The Lady Bulldogs will host the Carolina 1-A conference tournament with Rosewood and North Duplin on...Published: Oct 4, 2017 11:35 PM Full Story
Soccer --North Duplin 7, Princeton 2
PRINCETON -- Wilber Velasquez registered a hat trick (three goals) on Wednesday as North Duplin picked up a Carolina 1-A victory at Princeton. Gustavo Velasquez also scored two goals, and was joined in the final scorebook by Eli Aguirre and...Published: Oct 4, 2017 11:35 PM Full Story
Middle School Football --Mount Olive 28, Eastern Wayne 12
Ian McIntyre rushed for a pair of scores and Josh McCullen sprinted for an 80-yard touchdown in Mount Olive's runaway victory on Wednesday. Quarterback Daniel Forsythe also connected with Carlos Zamora for a 50-yard touchdown. McIntyre also played well defensively,...Published: Oct 4, 2017 11:35 PM Full Story
Neuse River Youth League Football Notebook
10U Mount Olive 37, Spring Creek 14 Mount Olive posted a lopsided victory over Spring Creek on Wednesday, paced by Donavan Armwood and Trayvon Usher, who scored two touchdowns apiece. Defensively, the Hurricanes were led by Antonio Jackson's five tackles....Published: Oct 4, 2017 11:35 PM Full Story
Tuesday, October 3, 2017
VB -- CBA turns back Eastern Wayne, 3-0
Arlanda Faulker had 15 high-wire kills, senior libero Cassandra Lassiter provided 17 digs and Hannah Carter did just about everything else as Charles B. Aycock overcame a raucous crowd and an energetic, opening-set burst by Eastern Wayne to file a...Published: Oct 3, 2017 11:43 PM Full Story
VB --Hilltop slips by Faith Christian in five sets
Hilltop 3, Faith Christian 2 Faith Christian fell to hilltop Christian in five sets in Tuesday night's action. Hilltop won the first, third and fifth sets, with Faith Christian winning the second and fourth. In the race to 15 points...Published: Oct 3, 2017 11:43 PM Full Story
VB --Spring Creek throttles James Kenan, 3-0
Spring Creek 3, James Kenan 0 The Lady Gators traveled to James Kenan Tuesday night, winning in three straight sets, 25-11, 25-14 and 25-17. Virginia Edmonson had seven kills, one ace, one block and one assist. Kayla Herring had four...Published: Oct 3, 2017 11:43 PM Full Story
VB --North Duplin 3, Hobbton 1
North Duplin 3, Hobbton 1 The North Duplin Lady Rebels beat out Hobbton in four sets Tuesday, 24-26, 25-12, 25-12 and 25-17. Anna Thornton had 18 aces, Calle Thornton had eight aces, Alyssa Santos had four aces, Cassy King had...Published: Oct 3, 2017 11:43 PM Full Story
Soccer --Hilltop 3, Faith Christian 1
Faith Christian lost to Hilltop Tuesday despite several scoring chances, compounded by an inability to clear the ball up the field during the match. Karson Romito sent Faith Christian's only goal into the back of the net on a penalty...Published: Oct 3, 2017 11:43 PM Full Story
Soccer --Greenfield 5, Wayne Christian 1
Wayne Christian lost by a margin of four goals Tuesday night, being bested by Greenfield five goals to one. Coach Daryl Anderson said the Eagles' goalie Jaxon Anderson recorded 29 saves on the night, and the defense put on a...Published: Oct 3, 2017 11:43 PM Full Story
Soccer --Southern Wayne 1, Eastern Wayne 0
The Saints beat the Warriors by one point Tuesday on a goal from Wilmer Vanegas, who was assisted by Antonio Torres. This brings their overall record to 4-7-2, and their conference record to 2-3-1. Southern Wayne's next game is at...Published: Oct 3, 2017 11:43 PM Full Story
Tennis --Aycock 9, South Central 0
The Lady Blues beat South Central in nine straight sets, chalking up wins in every singles and doubles set played. In singles play, Meredith Jones def. Jayla Wooten 6-4,6-6 (3-7) and (10-7); Grayson Lane def. Marisa Crisp 7-5,6-1; Lexi Reeves...Published: Oct 3, 2017 11:43 PM Full Story
Tennis --Princeton 7, North Duplin 2
Princeton bested North Duplin Tuesday night, with North Duplin winning two doubles sets but no singles sets. In singles action, Mackenzie Evans def. Natalie Ramirez 6-2, 6-0; Cailee Vetrano def. Briana Quintanilla 6-1, 6-1; Emily Shallington def. Courtney Brock 6-0,...Published: Oct 3, 2017 11:43 PM Full Story
Tennis --Rose 7, Eastern Wayne 2
The Lady Warriors fell to J.H. Rose Tuesday, winning only two singles sets. In singles play, Bella Bowen fell to Frances Reed, 6-0, 6-1; Emily Stratton fell to Marayah Stokes, 6-0, 6-0; Maddie Agner fell to ginger Evans, 6-2, 6-0;...Published: Oct 3, 2017 11:43 PM Full Story
JV Volleyball --Hilltop 3, Faith Christian 2
The Faith Christian junior ladies beat out Hilltop in five sets Tuesday. Scoring for individual sets was not available by press time....Published: Oct 3, 2017 11:43 PM Full Story
JV Volleyball -- North Duplin 2, Hobbton 0
The Junior Lady Rebels won against Hobbton in two sets, 25-20 and 25-16. Brianna Hinnant had five aces, Ivey Cashwell had three aces, Samantha Beavers had three aces, Michaela Jones had two aces and Gretta Lee and Jamilyn Wallace each...Published: Oct 3, 2017 11:43 PM Full Story
Middle School --Football
Norwayne Middle's football team beat Greenwood's by a wide berth Tuesday. Tylil Faison scored three rushing touchdowns for Norwayne, while Armani Holmes scored two rushing touchdowns and Elisha Davis scored one rushing touchdown. Styles Kendall and Alex Pressley each had...Published: Oct 3, 2017 11:43 PM Full Story
VB -- CBA turns back Eastern Wayne, 3-0
Arlanda Faulker had 15 high-wire kills, senior libero Cassandra Lassiter provided 17 digs and Hannah Carter did just about everything else as Charles B. Aycock overcame a raucous crowd and an energetic, opening-set burst by Eastern Wayne to file a...Published: Oct 3, 2017 11:43 PM Full Story
VB --Hilltop slips by Faith Christian in five sets
Hilltop 3, Faith Christian 2 Faith Christian fell to hilltop Christian in five sets in Tuesday night's action. Hilltop won the first, third and fifth sets, with Faith Christian winning the second and fourth. In the race to 15 points...Published: Oct 3, 2017 11:43 PM Full Story
VB --Spring Creek throttles James Kenan, 3-0
Spring Creek 3, James Kenan 0 The Lady Gators traveled to James Kenan Tuesday night, winning in three straight sets, 25-11, 25-14 and 25-17. Virginia Edmonson had seven kills, one ace, one block and one assist. Kayla Herring had four...Published: Oct 3, 2017 11:43 PM Full Story
VB --North Duplin 3, Hobbton 1
North Duplin 3, Hobbton 1 The North Duplin Lady Rebels beat out Hobbton in four sets Tuesday, 24-26, 25-12, 25-12 and 25-17. Anna Thornton had 18 aces, Calle Thornton had eight aces, Alyssa Santos had four aces, Cassy King had...Published: Oct 3, 2017 11:43 PM Full Story
Soccer --Hilltop 3, Faith Christian 1
Faith Christian lost to Hilltop Tuesday despite several scoring chances, compounded by an inability to clear the ball up the field during the match. Karson Romito sent Faith Christian's only goal into the back of the net on a penalty...Published: Oct 3, 2017 11:43 PM Full Story
Soccer --Greenfield 5, Wayne Christian 1
Wayne Christian lost by a margin of four goals Tuesday night, being bested by Greenfield five goals to one. Coach Daryl Anderson said the Eagles' goalie Jaxon Anderson recorded 29 saves on the night, and the defense put on a...Published: Oct 3, 2017 11:43 PM Full Story
Soccer --Southern Wayne 1, Eastern Wayne 0
The Saints beat the Warriors by one point Tuesday on a goal from Wilmer Vanegas, who was assisted by Antonio Torres. This brings their overall record to 4-7-2, and their conference record to 2-3-1. Southern Wayne's next game is at...Published: Oct 3, 2017 11:43 PM Full Story
Tennis --Aycock 9, South Central 0
The Lady Blues beat South Central in nine straight sets, chalking up wins in every singles and doubles set played. In singles play, Meredith Jones def. Jayla Wooten 6-4,6-6 (3-7) and (10-7); Grayson Lane def. Marisa Crisp 7-5,6-1; Lexi Reeves...Published: Oct 3, 2017 11:43 PM Full Story
Tennis --Princeton 7, North Duplin 2
Princeton bested North Duplin Tuesday night, with North Duplin winning two doubles sets but no singles sets. In singles action, Mackenzie Evans def. Natalie Ramirez 6-2, 6-0; Cailee Vetrano def. Briana Quintanilla 6-1, 6-1; Emily Shallington def. Courtney Brock 6-0,...Published: Oct 3, 2017 11:43 PM Full Story
Tennis --Rose 7, Eastern Wayne 2
The Lady Warriors fell to J.H. Rose Tuesday, winning only two singles sets. In singles play, Bella Bowen fell to Frances Reed, 6-0, 6-1; Emily Stratton fell to Marayah Stokes, 6-0, 6-0; Maddie Agner fell to ginger Evans, 6-2, 6-0;...Published: Oct 3, 2017 11:43 PM Full Story
JV Volleyball --Hilltop 3, Faith Christian 2
The Faith Christian junior ladies beat out Hilltop in five sets Tuesday. Scoring for individual sets was not available by press time....Published: Oct 3, 2017 11:43 PM Full Story
JV Volleyball -- North Duplin 2, Hobbton 0
The Junior Lady Rebels won against Hobbton in two sets, 25-20 and 25-16. Brianna Hinnant had five aces, Ivey Cashwell had three aces, Samantha Beavers had three aces, Michaela Jones had two aces and Gretta Lee and Jamilyn Wallace each...Published: Oct 3, 2017 11:43 PM Full Story
Middle School --Football
Norwayne Middle's football team beat Greenwood's by a wide berth Tuesday. Tylil Faison scored three rushing touchdowns for Norwayne, while Armani Holmes scored two rushing touchdowns and Elisha Davis scored one rushing touchdown. Styles Kendall and Alex Pressley each had...Published: Oct 3, 2017 11:43 PM Full Story
Monday, October 2, 2017
CBA lady linksters make All-Conference
Charles B. Aycock's Abby Sauls earned All-Conference honors on Monday at Lane Tree Golf Club, as the Golden Falcons finished second as a team to pacesetting New Bern. Leah Campbell finished sixth in the season-long standings, also earning All-Conference recognition,...Published: Oct 2, 2017 10:35 PM Full Story
Wayne Christian volleyball notches tri-match victory
Wayne Christian went undefeated versus Goldsboro High School and Princeton High School this past Saturday. The Lady Eagles dispatched PHS by a 25-16, 25-13, 23-25 and 28-26 margin. WC won its match versus GHS by a score of 25-19, 29-27...Published: Oct 2, 2017 10:35 PM Full Story
WCDS volleyball turns back Christ Covenant
Seniors Hannah Neal, Lillian Freeman and Kyara Drew were honored on a night that culminated with a 25-11, 25-15, 25-21 sweep of Christ Covenant. Neal had nine kills, and was complemented by Cate Eagles, who finished with 10 aces and...Published: Oct 2, 2017 10:35 PM Full Story
WCDS soccer rolls, 9-0, over Christ Covenant
Wayne Country Day defeated Christ Covenant on Monday, 9-nil, in its final match of the regular season. Luis Lopez led the Charger effort with a pair of goals and five assists on the afternoon. Frank Best also contributed two goals....Published: Oct 2, 2017 10:35 PM Full Story
Goldsboro, North Duplin fall in league soccer
Midway 3, Goldsboro 0 Goldsboro High fell to Central Plains 2-A foe Midway, 3-0, on Monday. The Cougars won't see the pitch again until next week, when they travel to James Kenan. Lakewood 3, North Duplin 1 Wilber Velasquez scored...Published: Oct 2, 2017 10:35 PM Full Story
Norwayne volleyball improves to 7-0
The Norwayne volleyball team recently completed a four-game stretch of stellar play, beginning Sept. 21 with a 21-25, 25-17, 25-19, 25-23 triumph over Rosewood. Next up was Mt. Olive, who absorbed a 25-2, 25-7, 16-25, 25-6 setback. The Cobras next...Published: Oct 2, 2017 10:35 PM Full Story
Grantham turns back Mount Olive in straight sets
Grantham moved to 5-2 overall and 1-1 in Division II play with a 25-21, 25-16, 25-7 victory over Mount Olive on Monday. Katie Toler had 21 points, 13 aces and a kill, while Ashleigh Holloman provided 16 points, seven aces...Published: Oct 2, 2017 10:35 PM Full Story
Aycock, Eastern Wayne notch tennis wins
Tennis Aycock Rolls The Lady Falcons steamrolled New Bern on Monday by a count of 6-3. Meredith Jones, Karlyn Ray, Lexi Reeves, Hannah Tyndall and Michaela Boyd were all victorious in singles play. Eastern Wayne 7, Princeton 2 Bella Bowen,...Published: Oct 2, 2017 10:35 PM Full Story
Wayne Country Day JV outfit beats Christ Covenant, 3-1
Thad Moye, Tanner Willman and Ben Stuber each scored as WCDS concluded its season with a triumph over Christ Covenant. Willman also contributed an assist, as did Max Young and Connor Sasser. ...Published: Oct 2, 2017 10:35 PM Full Story