Sunday, December 31, 2017
Football: All Area Player of the Year --William Archer, North Duplin
LAGRANGE -- Pitch it, pull it or keep it. That notion dominated his senior year, in theory and practice, from August workouts in Calypso's most finely-manicured crater to a pad-popping prize fight with Cherokee in the N.C. High School...Published: Dec 31, 2017 2:09 PM Full Story
Football: All Area Coach of the Year --Elvin James, Goldsboro High
The search, which began quietly a year ago, was lurching into what many considered a small eternity. Depending on who you asked, the question of who should next coach Goldsboro High School's varsity football troupe usually generated a hot-take that...Published: Dec 31, 2017 2:08 PM Full Story
Sunday, December 24, 2017
JV Basketball --C.B. Aycock 53, Southern Wayne 48
DUDLEY -- Sophomore Myron Poindexter netted 14 points on Thursday to propel Charles B. Aycock past Southern Wayne during first-round play of the Wayne County JV Christmas Tournament Championship. CBA, who will face Kinston today in the championship tilt, also...Published: Dec 24, 2017 3:08 AM Full Story
Wrestling --Rosewood splits Tri-Match
Rosewood earned a split on Wednesday in a Tri-Match versus Pinecrest and Union Pines. Indvidual results are as follows: Pinecrest (PINE) 37.00, Rosewood (ROSE) 36.00 113: Michael Rowland (PINE) over Malika Haines (ROSE) (Fall 1:48) 120: Parker Nelson (PINE) over...Published: Dec 24, 2017 3:08 AM Full Story
Wrestling --Eastern Wayne, Southern Wayne compete in Tri-Match
Eastern Wayne and Southern Wayne competed in a Tri-Match on Wednesday with D.H. Conley. Individual results are as follows: D.H. Conley (DHC) 63.00, Eastern Wayne (EAWA) 12.00 113: Emmanuel Harper (EAWA) over Caleb Williams (DHC) (Fall 0:00) 120: Nolan Mills...Published: Dec 24, 2017 3:08 AM Full Story
Wrestling --CBA stages Pilkington Duals
PIKEVILLE -- The Charles B. Aycock wrestling outfit hosted its annual Terry Pilkington Memorial Duals on Thursday, going 3-2 to capture a third-place finish. Perennial power Corinth Holders defeated Southern Nash for the title. Austin Doyle (106), Devin Maldonado (113)...Published: Dec 24, 2017 3:08 AM Full Story
Girls' Basketball --Wayne Country Day 56, Spring Creek 47
Jala Holloman scored 27 points and dished five assists as Wayne Country Day slid past Spring Creek in opening-round play of the Eastern Wayne Varsity Girls' Christmas Tournament on Thursday. Lexi Jeffreys complemented the star guard's effort nicely, finishing with...Published: Dec 24, 2017 3:08 AM Full Story
Basketball -- C.B. Aycock 58, Midway 45
NEWTON GROVE -- Senior guard Eli Batts scored 14 points to lead C.B. Aycock to a non-conference triumph over Midway. ...Published: Dec 24, 2017 3:08 AM Full Story
Basketball -- Atwood's nine triples pace WCDS in 79-76 setback
WILSON -- Cole Atwood vaporized the twine at the Greenfield School Christmas Tournament on Thursday, making nine three-pointers in Wayne Country Day's 79-76 setback to Hartsville (SC). The senior, who finished with 30 points, spurred a WCDS rally to overcome...Published: Dec 24, 2017 3:08 AM Full Story
JV Basketball -- Goldsboro turns back Southern Wayne
DUDLEY -- Jyreis McLean scored 17 points to lead Goldsboro High past Southern Wayne on Friday in the Wayne County JV Holiday Tournament. Aaron Scott also played well for the Cougars, tallying 12 points. Sophomore Khari Anderson finished with 11...Published: Dec 24, 2017 3:08 AM Full Story
Girls' Basketball -- Eastern Wayne 55, Wayne Country Day 45
Jala Holloman's 24 points were not enough to propel Wayne Country Day past Eastern Wayne in the championship game of EW's newly-formed holiday invitational on Friday. Lillian Freeman also added 10 points for WCDS, who fell to 10-3 on the...Published: Dec 24, 2017 3:08 AM Full Story
Basketball -- Wayne Country Day 76, DASH 48
WILSON -- Marcus Metcalf scored a team-high 19 points on Friday as Wayne Country Day turned back DASH homeschool at the Greenfield School Christmas Tournament. Senior guard Cole Atwood also played well, connecting on five triples to finish with...Published: Dec 24, 2017 3:08 AM Full Story
Basketball -- CBA rips Hobbton, 72-28, for Kenny Bass title
NEWTON GROVE -- Senior guard Eli Batts scored 16 points on Friday to pace Charles B. Aycock's 72-28 waltz over Hobbton in the championship round of the Kenny Bass Holiday Invitational. The victory moved CBA to 6-7 on the season....Published: Dec 24, 2017 3:08 AM Full Story
Thursday, December 21, 2017
Wrestling --Rosewood continues dominant early-season form
The Rosewood High wrestling outfit continued its stellar early-season form on Dec. 16, posting four lopsided victories at the Eastern Wayne Duals. Individual results are as follows: Rosewood (ROSE) 66.00, Eastern Wayne (EAWA) 18.00 182: Jacob Finney (ROSE) over ...Published: Dec 21, 2017 5:53 AM Full Story
Wrestling --CBA splits Tri-Match
PIKEVILLE -- Zach Creel, James Reser, Devin Maldonado and Alex Soroka posted 2-0 ledgers on Tuesday as Charles B. Aycock filed a 1-1 mark in its home Tri-Match with New Bern and South Central. New Bern turned back CBA by a...Published: Dec 21, 2017 5:53 AM Full Story
Indoor Track --CBA prospers at Polar Bear Meet
ROCKY MOUNT -- Marquard Fedderson led a strong Charles B. Aycock contingent at Tuesday's Polar Bear Track Meet, hosted by Nash Central High School. Fedderson placed fourth overall in the triple jump, marking a distance of 33 feet, 9 inches. Marie...Published: Dec 21, 2017 5:53 AM Full Story
JV Basketball --C.B. Aycock 56, Princeton 45
PRINCETON -- A balanced effort was the signature of Charles B. Aycock's victory over non-conference foe Princeton on Tuesday. Sophomore Michael Williams led the way with 17 points, while Mohammad Dalia and Ben Reid finished with 10 apiece. Freshman Trever Reid...Published: Dec 21, 2017 5:53 AM Full Story
Girls' Basketball --Eastern Wayne 68, New Bern 50
NEW BERN -- Junior point guard Myesha Best scored 22 points, grabbed five rebounds and dished out three assists in Eastern Wayne's road triumph last Friday at New Bern. Channing Williams and Ziomara Williams also performed in the run-out, scoring 12...Published: Dec 21, 2017 5:53 AM Full Story
Girls' Basketball --Rosewood 43, East Wake Academy 19
ZEBULON -- Braylee Butts finished with 12 points as resurgent Rosewood ran by non-conference foe East Wake Academy on Tuesday evening. Riley Jo Myers and Allana Atwell scored six points apiece for the Lady Eagles, who moved to 3-7 overall with...Published: Dec 21, 2017 5:53 AM Full Story
Girls' Basketball --South Central 68, Eastern Wayne 44
WINTERVILLE -- Junior playmaker Ninevah Redick scored a game-high 27 points on Tuesday to lead host South Central to a lopsided triumph over visiting Eastern Wayne. Myesha Best propped up the Eastern Wayne cause, scoring 16 points. Backcourt mate Nyesha Best...Published: Dec 21, 2017 5:53 AM Full Story
Girls' Basketball --Wooten shines in Princeton's 45-43 win over CBA
PRINCETON -- Meredith Wooten scored a game-high 17 points on Tuesday to lead host Princeton past ECC 3A outfit Charles B. Aycock. Logan Sutton also proved pivotal to the Bulldog cause, netting 13 points. Cassandra Lassiter paced the CBA charge, scoring...Published: Dec 21, 2017 5:53 AM Full Story
Basketball --Rosewood 60, East Wake Academy 50
ZEBULON -- Conner Vernon scored 15 points and Michael Reid netted 13 points as Rosewood scratched out a 10-point road triumph on Tuesday. The victory moved RHS to 4-6 overall this season....Published: Dec 21, 2017 5:53 AM Full Story
Basketball --North Duplin 68, Neuse Charter 62
SMITHFIELD -- The North Duplin Rebels evened their record at 1-1 this season after an early-season Carolina 1A tilt versus Neuse Charter on Tuesday. Armone Anders led the green-and-gold with 15 points, and was complemented on the offensive end by Ricky...Published: Dec 21, 2017 5:53 AM Full Story
Basketball --Sullivan scores 17, Princeton downs Aycock 54-43
PRINCETON -- Colby Sullivan scored a game-high 17 points on Tuesday, leading the Bulldogs to a 54-43 triumph over Charles B. Aycock. The junior combo of Tyler Whitley and Garrett Klein also performed ably for the hosts, scoring 10 and seven...Published: Dec 21, 2017 5:53 AM Full Story
Sunday, December 17, 2017
Prep Baseball --Davis enshrined by NCBCA
GREENSBORO -- Charles Davis, who finished his term as CEO of the Pikeville Nine last spring with 512 career wins, 13 conference titles and a winning percentage of just north of hard-to-fathom, was inducted on Friday evening alongside Lee County...Published: Dec 17, 2017 3:09 AM Full Story
Middle School Girls' Basketball --Norwayne 28, Rosewood 26
Camryn Ryan's nine points helped Norwayne (4-0) turn back Rosewood on Thursday afternoon. The Cobras also got help from Mikayla Vernon and Destiny Mason, who finished with six points apiece. Katie Smith led Rosewood with nine points, while Kaylee Edwards...Published: Dec 17, 2017 3:09 AM Full Story
Middle School Basketball --Norwayne 40, Rosewood 15
Chase Hare scored nine points to lead Norwayne past rival Rosewood on Thursday. He was joined in the scoring column by KJ Peten (7 points), Elisha Davis (6 points), Jaidyne Dunn (5 points), Styles Kendall (4 points) and Kris Reid...Published: Dec 17, 2017 3:09 AM Full Story
JV Girls' Basketball --C.B. Aycock 28, J.H. Rose 27
GREENVILLE -- Five players carried Charles B. Aycock to a road victory on Friday, paced by sophomore Jenna Oliver's nine points. Jada Spruill (7 points), Ebony Green (6 points), Shi Speight (4 points) and Carleigh Greiman (2 points) rounded out the...Published: Dec 17, 2017 3:09 AM Full Story
JV Basketball --Wayne Country Day 61, Bethel Christian 54
KINSTON -- Cam Gerrard and Tanner Willman scored 13 points apiece to key Wayne Country Day's road win on Thursday....Published: Dec 17, 2017 3:09 AM Full Story
JV Basketball --Goldsboro 72, James Kenan
WARSAW -- Aaron Scott and Jyries McLean led the GHS victory parade on Friday, scoring 14 and 10 points, respectively....Published: Dec 17, 2017 3:09 AM Full Story
JV Basketball --C.B. Aycock 44, J.H. Rose 41
GREENVILLE -- Freshman Trever Reid proved unstoppable on Friday, torching host J.H. Rose for 21 points and leading Charles B. Aycock to a slim road triumph....Published: Dec 17, 2017 3:09 AM Full Story
Wrestling --Rosewood dominates Tri-Match
Rosewood continues early-season dominance Rosewood High continued its stellar form on Thursday, steamrolling Corinth Holders and Neuse Charter by lopsided margins. The Eagles bested Corinth Holders in 58-23 fashion, then dispensed Neuse Charter by a 66-18 mark. "We constantly remind...Published: Dec 17, 2017 3:09 AM Full Story
Indoor Track --CBA fares well in Greenville
GREENVILLE -- Abbigail Shackleford of Charles B. Aycock placed fourth overall in the 1000M run on Thursday at the ECC Indoor Track meet, finishing with a time of 4:36.41. The event, hosted by J.H. Rose High School, also fielded teams from...Published: Dec 17, 2017 3:09 AM Full Story
Girls' Basketball --Wilson Christian 48, Faith Christian 44
WILSON -- Chloe Mills scored 17 points and point guard Jordan Lawhon added 11 points, but it wasn't enough for FCA to pull off a road victory on Friday evening. Faith now stands 4-4 on the season....Published: Dec 17, 2017 3:09 AM Full Story
Girls' Basketball --Wayne Country Day 58, Bethel Christian 30
KINSTON -- The one-two punch of Jala Holloman and Lexi Jeffreys acted swiftly and decisively on Friday, playing well from the outset to pace Wayne Country Day's rout of Bethel Christian. Holloman finished with 13 points and five steals, while Jeffreys...Published: Dec 17, 2017 3:09 AM Full Story
Girls' Basketball --Rosewood 60, Union 38
Braylee Butts scored 25 points to lead Rosewood past new Carolina 1A member Union on Thursday evening. The Eagles also got a solid outing from Ar'Zhane Dozier, who scored 10 points, and Koreyonna Bell, who finished with eight points. Allana...Published: Dec 17, 2017 3:09 AM Full Story
Girls' Basketball --James Kenan 53, Goldboro 48
WARSAW -- McKayla Roberts scored 16 points on Friday as Goldsboro fell to James Kenan.Aleesha Boyette finished with 15 points, while Tziah Kelly scored 11 points. GHS is now 4-6 overall this season, and 0-1 in East Central 2A play. It...Published: Dec 17, 2017 3:09 AM Full Story
Girls' Basketball --South Central 76, Southern Wayne 62
DUDLEY -- Samiya Bess scored 17 points and grabbed eight rebounds on Friday in Southern Wayne's loss to ECC 3A powerhouse South Central. Takeitha Glaspie also performed ably, scoring 10 points and hauling in 20 rebounds. Machiah Moore had 12 points...Published: Dec 17, 2017 3:09 AM Full Story
Girls' Basketball --C.B. Aycock 46, J.H. Rose 34
GREENVILLE -- A balanced effort over the final three quarters propelled C.B. Aycock past ECC 3A rival J.H. Rose on Friday evening. The Lady Blues received scoring from seven players, led by Cassandra Lassiter's 13 points. Freshman Katlyn Parris finished with...Published: Dec 17, 2017 3:09 AM Full Story
Boys Basketball --Wayne Country Day 76, Bethel Christian 35
KINSTON -- Cole Atwood made five three-pointers and Linwood Grandy scored 14 points as Wayne Country Day cruised to a lopsided road triumph on Friday versus Bethel Christian Academy. Javon Outlaw also scored 10 points for the Chargers, who moved to...Published: Dec 17, 2017 3:09 AM Full Story
Boys Basketball --East Duplin 62, Spring Creek 61 (OT)
BEAULAVILLE -- Dominique Morse scored 17 points, grabbed five rebounds and logged four assists in Spring Creek's overtime setback on Friday evening. Senior forward Jamerion Dawson finished with 13 points and 10 rebounds for SC, while Cameron Jones registered 11 points...Published: Dec 17, 2017 3:09 AM Full Story
Boys Basketball --J.H. Rose 69, C.B. Aycock 55
GREENVILLE -- Charles B. Aycock senior Eli Batts poured in a game-high 25 points on Friday, but it wasn't enough to propel the Blues past host J.H. Rose. The duo of Marquez Farmer and junior guard Jaylan Robinson also played well,...Published: Dec 17, 2017 3:09 AM Full Story
Boys Basketball --Goldsboro 79, James Kenan 68
WARSAW -- Rally central. Such was the case on Friday, as Goldsboro High overcame a 13-point halftime deficit to pick up its first triumph as a member of the newly-formed East Central 2A conference. The 79-68 triumph moved the Cougars to...Published: Dec 17, 2017 3:09 AM Full Story
Thursday, December 14, 2017
Middle School Basketball --Wayne Country Day 34, Greenville Christian 18
Jack Cole scored eight points and Jaden Drew added 10 on Tuesday as Wayne Country Day ran past host Greenville Christian Academy. WCDS (1-4) returns to action on Jan. 4, when it travels to square off with Christ Covenant....Published: Dec 14, 2017 5:53 AM Full Story
JV Girls' Basketball --Wayne Country Day 50, Greenville Christian 12
GREENVILLE -- Hayden Nielsen scored 17 points, while Ja'Kea Brunson finished with 14 points in Country Day's blowout win on Tuesday. Whitney Hoskins added 13 for the Lady Chargers (8-0), who will not see the floor again until Jan. 4,...Published: Dec 14, 2017 5:53 AM Full Story
JV Girls' Basketball --C.B. Aycock 27, New Bern 26
PIKEVILLE -- C.B. Aycock squeaked out a one point victory over New Bern Tuesday. Jada Spruill and Ebony Green led the team in scoring, with 12 and 8 points, respectively....Published: Dec 14, 2017 5:53 AM Full Story
JV Basketball --C .B. Aycock 36, New Bern 31
Sophomore Michael Williams had 12 points and Mohammad Dalia finished with seven points as Charles B. Aycock slipped by New Bern on Tuesday. CBA now stands 4-4 on the season....Published: Dec 14, 2017 5:53 AM Full Story
Girls' Basketball --Rosewood 48, Hobbton 9
Braylee Butts scored a game-high 25 points in Rosewood's run-and-hide victory on Tuesday over Hobbton. Koreyonna Bell chipped in six points for the Eagles (1-7, 1-0 Carolina 1A), who visit Union this evening....Published: Dec 14, 2017 5:53 AM Full Story
Girls' Basketball --D.H. Conley 56, Eastern Wayne 43
A cold shooting night plagued Eastern Wayne during its ECC 3A tilt with D.H. Conley on Tuesday. "We played hard and fought to the very end," head coach Michael Gurganus said. "We got open looks, just couldn't get them to...Published: Dec 14, 2017 5:53 AM Full Story
Girls' Basketball --C.B. Aycock 50, New Bern 32
PIKEVILLE -- Hannah Vinson scored 14 points to lead the Lady Blues past New Bern on Tuesday. Cassandra Lassiter chipped in 12 points, while freshman Katlyn Parrish finished with eight points. The victory moved CBA to 2-6 overall this season,...Published: Dec 14, 2017 5:53 AM Full Story
Basketball --Rosewood 62, Hobbton 48
Michael Reid and Conner Vernon scored 12 points apiece as Rosewood clipped Carolina 1A foe Hobbton on Tuesday evening. Jonathan Peacock added 10 points for the Eagles, as did fellow senior Kolby Harris. Rosewood (3-5, 1-0) travels to face Union...Published: Dec 14, 2017 5:53 AM Full Story
Basketball --Aycock races by ECC foe New Bern
PIKEVILLE -- Charles B. Aycock turned back ECC 3A/4A foe New Bern on Tuesday night, cruising to a 63-52 victory. Eli Batts led the way for the the Blues, finishing with 23 points. He was supported by Rakilen Butler and Marquez...Published: Dec 14, 2017 5:53 AM Full Story
Tuesday, December 12, 2017
Basketball --Middle School Girls --APA 39, Wayne Christian 21
KINSTON -- Bri Verme scored 12 points and grabbed four rebounds on Monday, but it wasn't enough to propel Wayne Christian to a road triumph at Parrott Academy. Hayli Verme had five points for the Eagles, who fell to 2-3...Published: Dec 12, 2017 5:53 AM Full Story
Basketball --Middle School Boys Roundup
Norwayne 38, Grantham 39 Colby Thompson scored 10 points to lead a balanced Norwayne attack by Grantham on Monday. Styles Kendall and Chase Hare complemented Thompson's effort with nine points apiece, while KJ Peten scored six points. Leading the Grantham...Published: Dec 12, 2017 5:53 AM Full Story
Basketball --Wayne Christian's Darrian Oates goes for 33 in loss
KINSTON -- Senior guard Darrian Oates scored at will on Monday, finishing with 33 points in an 81-77 loss to Arendell Parrott Academy. Justin Russell also performed ably for the Eagles, scoring 20 points. Josiah Simmons chipped in 13 points,...Published: Dec 12, 2017 5:53 AM Full Story
Friday, December 8, 2017
North Duplin --A Season in Review, Part IV
CALYPSO -- When the N.C. High School Athletic Association debuted its 1A playoff brackets following the conclusion of week 12, an old acquaintance appeared at the outset of North Duplin's championship road map. Southside. Again. It proved to be no...Published: Dec 8, 2017 5:53 AM Full Story
Thursday, December 7, 2017
MIDDLE SCHOOL BASKETBALL --ROCKY MOUNT ACADEMY 37, WCDS 35
ROCKY MOUNT -- The duo of Jack Cole and Jake Crocker combined for 29 of Wayne Country Day's 35 points on Tuesday, but couldn't push the Chargers past Rocky Mount Academy. Cole's brilliant afternoon included 20 points, while Crocker finished...Published: Dec 7, 2017 5:53 AM Full Story
JV GIRLS BASKETBALL --Wayne Country Day 34, Rocky Mount Academy 12
ROCKY MOUNT -- Hayden Nielsen and Ja'Kea Brunson scored 10 points apiece, and Whitney Hoskins added nine as Wayne Country Day School ran by Rocky Mount Academy on Tuesday evening. The triumph moved WCDS to 6-0 on the season. Its...Published: Dec 7, 2017 5:53 AM Full Story
JV GIRLS BASKETBALL --Aycock 45, West Johnston 19
PIKEVILLE -- The freshman triumvirate of Kaitlyn Smith, Abbey Thomas and Ebony Green proved decisive on Tuesday versus non-conference foe West Johnston, creating the bulk of 19-point halftime lead that would ultimately prove insurmountable. Smith finished the afternoon with a...Published: Dec 7, 2017 5:53 AM Full Story
JV BOYS BASKETBALL --CBA rolls West Johnston, 43-16
PIKEVILLE -- Charles B. Aycock received scoring from seven players on Tuesday during its 32-point shellacking of visiting West Johnston. Sophomore Ben Reid led the Powder Blues with 13 points, while Guy Crane finished with 11 points. Freshman Trever Reid...Published: Dec 7, 2017 5:53 AM Full Story
GIRLS BASKETBALL --West Johnston 33, C.B. Aycock 28
PIKEVILLE -- Cassandra Lassiter paced C.B. Aycock with 19 points on Tuesday in a close non-conference setback to West Johnston. Freshman Katlyn Parrish finished the contest with four points, while Heaven Tatum tallied three points. Senior Hannah Vinson scored three...Published: Dec 7, 2017 5:53 AM Full Story
BOYS BASKETBALL --Aycock falls to West Johnston, 53-48
PIKEVILLE -- Junior guard Jaylan Robinson scored 19 points, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with West Johnston on Tuesday in the first of two non-conference matchups this week for Charles B. Aycock. The Powder Blues (2-4) play host...Published: Dec 7, 2017 5:53 AM Full Story
North Duplin: A Season in Review, Part III
In a word, OORAH. Such was the aftermath on October 20, when North Duplin varsity football coach Hugh Martin gathered his team for a post-game huddle after its made-for-television, 40-39 overtime triumph over Carolina 1A foe Princeton -- which...Published: Dec 7, 2017 5:53 AM Full Story
Wednesday, December 6, 2017
North Duplin: A Season Review, Part II
CALYPSO -- Unblemished and averaging over 43 points per game through its first four Friday nights, No. 4-ranked Southside -- an east regional finalist in 2016 -- had every reason in the world to feel confident ahead of its Sept....Published: Dec 6, 2017 5:53 AM Full Story
BOYS MIDDLE SCHOOL HOOPS -- Norwayne 36, Dillard 25
Styles Kendall scored 12 points on Tuesday to pace Norwayne's triumph over Dillard. KJ Peten also played well, contributing six points. Chase Hare added five points, while Colby Thompson and Elisha Davis rounded chipped in four apiece. Dillard was led...Published: Dec 6, 2017 5:53 AM Full Story
GIRLS VARSITY HOOPS --North Johnston 54, Rosewood 28
Riley Jo Myers and Laine Marak combined for 15 points on Monday in a lopsided setback to North Johnston. The loss moved Rosewood to 0-5 on the season. ...Published: Dec 6, 2017 5:53 AM Full Story
Tuesday, December 5, 2017
LOCAL GOLF --Walnut Creek LGA Report
The Walnut Creek Ladies Golf Association wrapped up play recently, staging its final two events of the year. On Nov. 21, Faye Franklin captured Low Gross honors. She was joined in victory by Linda Cannon and Mary Morris, who won...Published: Dec 5, 2017 5:53 AM Full Story
MIDDLE SCHOOL BOYS HOOPS --Grantham 33, Spring Creek 22
Terquavis Butler scored 10 points as Grantham turned back Spring Creek on Monday afternoon. He was joined in the official scorebook by Jylon Council, who finished with six points. Alex Davis added five points. Terdarius Butler also scored six points...Published: Dec 5, 2017 5:53 AM Full Story
MIDDLE SCHOOL HOOPS --Norwayne 37, Dillard 5
Laci Best scored 11 points as Norwayne ran away from host Dillard in middle school girls' basketball on Monday. Camryn Ryan contributed six points for the victors, while Presley Gray and Mikayla Vernon added four points apiece. Dillard was paced...Published: Dec 5, 2017 5:53 AM Full Story
North Duplin: A Season Review, Part I
CALYPSO -- August 3, 2017. The space, a dedicated crater of shaved 401 bermuda, looked immaculate, stretching to roughly 120 yards and framed on each side by a small clay shelf and light stanchions to match the waving pines. ...Published: Dec 5, 2017 5:53 AM Full Story
Monday, December 4, 2017
MIDDLE SCHOOL BASKETBALL --Verme leads WC to 19-4 victory over Bethel
KINSTON -- Bri Verme's 11 points led Wayne Christian to a road victory on Friday versus Bethel Christian. The Eagles also got contributions from Lauren Mitchell, who finished with six rebounds, and Emma Bauer, who had five rebounds. Hayli Verme...Published: Dec 4, 2017 5:53 AM Full Story
MIDDLE SCHOOL BASKETBALL --Oakwood 28, Wayne Country Day 21
GREENVILLE -- Thomas Gurley scored eight points during Friday's loss to Oakwood. He was joined in the official scorebook by Jack Cole, who finished with six points. WCDS is now 0-2 on the season, and sees action again on Tuesday...Published: Dec 4, 2017 5:53 AM Full Story
JV BASKETBALL --Nielsen scores 15 as WCDS rolls Oakwood, 36-3
GREENVILLE -- Hayden Nielsen scored 15 points to pace Country Day's landslide over Oakwood on Friday. The victory moved the Chargers to 5-0 on the season....Published: Dec 4, 2017 5:53 AM Full Story
BASKETBALL --Jeffreys conducts clinic in 62-23 shellacking of Oakwood
GREENVILLE -- Lexi Jeffreys scored 18 points and grabbed 12 rebounds on Friday to lead Wayne Country Day to a thumping of host Oakwood. The Chargers also got solid play from lead guard Jala Holloman, who finished the contest with...Published: Dec 4, 2017 5:53 AM Full Story
BASKETBALL -- Cedar Ridge bests Goldsboro, 45-42
HILLSBOROUGH -- Tziah Kelly scored 17 points on Friday night, but it wasn't enough to propel Goldsboro High to a road triumph over Cedar Ridge. Mary Archibald also performed ably for the Cougars, netting 13 points. GHS (4-3) next sees...Published: Dec 4, 2017 5:53 AM Full Story
BASKETBALL --Grandy paces WCDS by Oakwood
GREENVILLE -- Linwood Grandy scored 19 points to lead a balanced Wayne Country Day attack past Oakwood on Friday. Tracey Whitfield also played well, finishing the night with 18 points. Javon Outlaw added 17 points, while Cole Atwood and Jaden...Published: Dec 4, 2017 5:53 AM Full Story
WRESTLING --Rosewood finishes second at Pierce-Davis Memorial
BETHEL -- Rosewood wrestled in the prestigious Pierce-Davis Memorial on Saturday at North Pitt High School, finishing second with a total of 204.5 points. "The staff was very pleased with the second place finish considering we were without starters Timothy...Published: Dec 4, 2017 5:53 AM Full Story
WRESTLING -- Eastern Wayne grapples at Grant Wilder Memorial
ROCKY MOUNT -- The Eastern Wayne Warriors grappled at the Grant Wilder Memorial on Saturday, with individual results as follows: 126: Alex Pedersen (Eastern Wayne) - DNP Champ. Round 1 - Joseph Arizabal (Overhills) over Alex Pedersen (Eastern Wayne) (Fall...Published: Dec 4, 2017 5:53 AM Full Story
WRESTLING --Blues finish sixth in Rocky Mount
ROCKY MOUNT -- The Charles B. Aycock wrestling outfit, battling through an uneven start to its winter campaign, finished sixth out of 16 teams on Saturday at the Grant Wilder Memorial Tournament at Rocky Mount Senior High School. Senior Austin...Published: Dec 4, 2017 5:53 AM Full Story
Sunday, December 3, 2017
INDOOR TRACK --Powder Blue runners excel at Four Oaks
FOUR OAKS -- Charles B. Aycock had several athletes fair well recently on Wednesday at South Johnston High School. Marquard Fedderson placed second in the triple jump, stamping out a distance of 34.5 feet. Arlanda Faulkner took first place in the...Published: Dec 3, 2017 3:08 AM Full Story
WRESTLING --C.B. Aycock drops pair
WILSON -- Charles B. Aycock dropped two of three matches on Wednesday during the QUAD at Hunt High School. The Blues defeated Neuse Charter, 45-30, before falling to Franklinton (48-36) and Hunt (49-36). Austin Doyle (106), Devin Maldonado (113) and Canon...Published: Dec 3, 2017 3:08 AM Full Story
WRESTLING --Northern Nash 54, Eastern Wayne 30
138: Jayvien Romney (NONA) over Ahmari Johnson (EAWA) (Fall 0:00) 145: Jaleek Lewis (EAWA) over (NONA) (For.) 152: Billy Bryant (EAWA) over Isaiah Thomas (NONA) (Fall 0:00) 160: Anthony Chavis (NONA) over Joshua Newson (EAWA) (Inj. [time]) 170: Anthony Ackee...Published: Dec 3, 2017 3:08 AM Full Story
WRESTLING --Eastern Wayne 45, North Lenoir 30
145: Jaleek Lewis (EAWA) over Christian Quick (NLH) (Dec 8-6) 152: Billy Bryant (EAWA) over Andrew Bogan (NLH) (Fall 0:00) 160: Joshua Newson (EAWA) over Noble Herring (NLH) (Fall 0:00) 170: Montayvius Joyner (NLH) over Anthony Ackee (EAWA) (Fall 0:00)...Published: Dec 3, 2017 3:08 AM Full Story
JV BASKETBALL --Perry stars in Heat loss
Hayden Perry scored 11 points and grabbed seven rebounds, but it wasn't enough to propel Goldsboro past Rocky Mount on Friday at the W.A. Foster Center. Luke Parks also performed ably for the Heat, chipping in nine points and grabbing...Published: Dec 3, 2017 3:08 AM Full Story
JV BASKETBALL --McLean paces Goldsboro's 43-40 win over CBA
Jyries McLean (11 points) and Darius Rodgers (10 points) paced Goldsboro's triumph over ECC 3A member Charles B. Aycock on Friday....Published: Dec 3, 2017 3:08 AM Full Story
BASKETBALL --Wayne Christian suffers loss
Senior point guard Kasey Norris scored six points on Thursday during a lopsided loss to Neuse Christian. Abi Harrelson, Payton Jackson, Bri Verme and Jamia Waters scored two points apiece for the Lady Eagles, who fell to 2-2 on the...Published: Dec 3, 2017 3:08 AM Full Story
BASKETBALL --Edmundson scores 21, paces Lady Gators
Spring Creek 55, Rosewood 52 Virginia Edmundson scored a game-high 21 points on Friday to help Spring Creek edge county rival Rosewood. Ivey Rouse chipped in 12 points for the Lady Gators, who moved to 1-2 on the season. Braylee...Published: Dec 3, 2017 3:08 AM Full Story
BASKETBALL --Tziah Kelly leads GHS by CBA, 58-29
Tziah Kelly scored 20 points for GHS in a runout triumph over non-conference foe C.B. Aycock on Friday. Aleesha Boyette and McKayla Roberts also performed well for the hosts, scoring 14 and 11 points, respectively....Published: Dec 3, 2017 3:08 AM Full Story
BASKETBALL --Lady Halos top Clinton, 58-49
DUDLEY -- Samiya Bess scored 23 points and snatched 15 rebounds on Friday as Southern Wayne turned back Clinton in non-conference play. Machiah Moore added 16 points and nine rebounds for the Lady Halos, while Takeitha Glaspie finished with her first...Published: Dec 3, 2017 3:08 AM Full Story
BASKETBALL --Portela shines for Heat
Gavin Portela's all-around effort paced Goldsboro to a runaway victory over Rocky Mount on Friday. Portela scored 25 points, grabbed eight rebounds and dished out four assists. He also registered five steals. Luke Parks finished with 10 points, while Hayden...Published: Dec 3, 2017 3:08 AM Full Story
BASKETBALL --Goldsboro 67, C.B. Aycock 38
Tyzhaun Claude blistered the nets for a game-high 24 points in Goldsboro's rout of C.B. Aycock on Friday. Dameon Brown added 13 points for GHS, which moved to 5-0 on the season. Senior Marquez Farmer paced CBA with 12 points....Published: Dec 3, 2017 3:08 AM Full Story
BASKETBALL --Rosewood defeats Spring Creek in OT
Conner Vernon scored 18 points to lead host Rosewood past former Carolina 1A league rival Spring Creek, 65-63, on Friday. The overtime triumph moved the Eagles to 2-2 on the season. University of Mount Olive baseball signee Kolby Harris also...Published: Dec 3, 2017 3:08 AM Full Story
FOOTBALL --North Duplin topples Plymouth, wins 1A East Regional
CALYPSO -- Gang Green is dressed out and ready for a turn in the capital city. The North Duplin varsity football team, unblemished this fall and unaffected by the rising, all-in stakes that accompanied its last three contests, turned...Published: Dec 3, 2017 3:08 AM Full Story