Thursday, June 28, 2018
LEGION BASEBALL: Gipson files complete-game, two-hit gem
By RUDY COGGINS rcoggins@newsargus.com BETHEL -- Blake Gipson put Wayne County Post 11 in the driver's seat in Area I East Division play Wednesday evening. The right-hander carved out a complete-game, two-hit gem as Post 11 dumped nemesis Pitt County,...Published: Jun 28, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP FOOTBALL: Eagles, Cougars, Saints hook up for 7-on-7 action
By RUDY COGGINS rcoggins@newsargus.com "Two minutes!" Goldsboro's defendeers dug their cleats into the soft turf. "Bama! Bama! Bama!" Rosewood quarterback Michael Reid slapped his hands. "Hut!" Seconds later, the Rosewood senior dropped back and connected on a touchdown pass. Three...Published: Jun 28, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
LEGION BASEBALL: Post 11 travels to Wilson on Saturday
When: Saturday Where: Fleming Stadium, Wilson Opponent: Wilson Post 13 Time: 7 p.m. Last meeting: June 18, Wayne County claimed a decisive 9-1 victory. Jack Casbarro doubled, tripled and drove in two runs. Blake Gipson went 3-for-4 with two RBI,...Published: Jun 28, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
Wednesday, June 27, 2018
LEGION BASEBALL: Post 11 rallies twice, downs Post 39
By AVIEL SMOLKA asmolka@newsargus.com The streak is over. Going into Tuesday night's game, Pitt County 39 had won six straight games against Wayne County Post 11. In a hard-fought game with first place in Area I Eastern division on the...Published: Jun 27, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
LEGION BASEBALL: Area I East standings
Area I East Division Standings (Through June 25) W-L Pct. W-L Pct. WC Post 11 7-1 .875 17-2 .895 Pitt County 9-2 .818 17-5 .773 Kinston 4-4 .500 6-4 .600 Wilson 4-4 .500 5-4 .556 Edenton 4-3 .571 4-3 ...Published: Jun 27, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
LEGION BASEBALL: WC Post 11-Pitt 39 box
Monday's game Pitt County 202 000 0 -- 4 7 0 WC Post 11 112 010 x -- 5 6 0 Leading hitters: Wayne County Post 11 -- Chance Howard 2-3, 2B, 2 RBI; Carson Smitherman 2-3, 2 2Bs, RBI;...Published: Jun 27, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
Walnut Creek LGA
Nancy Aichele secured low-gross honors during weekly play on the Walnut Creek Country Club links. Maureen Prys won low net. Penny Ritt collected low putts....Published: Jun 27, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
What's Happening
Tennis coach needed Wayne Country Day is searching for a girls' tennis coach for the fall season. The Chargers are the five-time defending NCISAA state 1-A dual-team champions. For more information, call WCDS athletics director Michael Taylor at 919-736-1045 (ext....Published: Jun 27, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
Tuesday, June 26, 2018
WAYNE COUNTY DRAGSTRIP: Alston tops 26-car field
Goldsboro's William "Jaws" Alston took round one of the Triple Crown Mod E/T Challenge at Wayne County Dragstrip on Saturday evening. Mark Pittman of Micro finished runner-up in his Nova, while Grantham's Myles Davis advanced to the semifinals in his...Published: Jun 26, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
Lane Tree Ladies Golf
Shelley Leder emerged as the game-of-the-week winner while playing from the red tees during weekly action on the Lane Tree Golf Club links. Nan Jarrell and Sue Glover won low net and low putts, respectively. Libby Newsome was the GOW...Published: Jun 26, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
GAME DAY: WC Post 11 entertains nemesis Pitt County
When: Today Where: Wayne Academy Opponent: Pitt County Post 39 Time: 7 p.m. Last meeting: 2017, Pitt County swept the two-game regular-season series for the second straight year, and has won six straight overall against Wayne County including the 2016...Published: Jun 26, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
LEGION BASEBALL: Area I East Division Standings
Area I East Division Standings (Through June 24) W-L Pct. W-L Pct. Pitt County 9-1 .900 17-4 .806 WC Post 11 6-1 .857 16-2 .889 Wilson 4-3 .571 5-3 .625 Kinston 4-4 .500 6-4 .600 Edenton 3-3 .500 3-3 ...Published: Jun 26, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
What's Happening
Tennis coach needed Wayne Country Day is searching for a girls' tennis coach for the fall season. The Chargers are the five-time defending NCISAA state 1-A dual-team champions. For more information, call WCDS athletics director Michael Taylor at 919-736-1045 (ext....Published: Jun 26, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
Monday, June 25, 2018
LEGION BASEBALL: WC Post 11 sweeps twinbill from Ahoskie
By AVIEL SMOLKA asmolka@newsargus.com Wayne County Post 11, after seeing its 12-game win streak come to an end Friday night at Kinston Post 43, returned home Sunday for a doubleheader against Ahoskie Post 102. "Kinston is a good team. We...Published: Jun 25, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
LEGION BASEBALL: WC Post 11-Ahoskie boxes
Sunday Game 1 Ahoskie 201 002 0 -- 5 3 1 WC Post 11 002 610 x -- 9 11 3 Leading hitters: Wayne County Post 11 -- Jack Casbarro 3-4, 2 2Bs, 3 RBI; Christian Yarbrough 2-3, 2B; Aryc...Published: Jun 25, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
GAME DAY: WC Post 11 prepares for Post 39
When: Tuesday Where: Wayne Academy Opponent: Pitt County Post 39 Time: 7 p.m. Last meeting: 2017, Pitt County swept the two-game regular-season series for the second straight year, and has won six straight overall against Wayne County including the 2016...Published: Jun 25, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
Local Calendar
TODAY Babe Ruth Softball Eastern N.C. State Tournament (Sara Law Complex, Greenville) 8-Under Wayne County vs. Laurinburg 11 a.m. 12-Under Wayne County vs. Wilmington 11 a.m. Wayne County vs. Warren County 3 p.m. • TUESDAY Senior Legion Baseball Pitt County...Published: Jun 25, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
What's Happening
Tennis coach needed Wayne Country Day is searching for a girls' tennis coach for the fall season. The Chargers are the five-time defending NCISAA state 1-A dual-team champions. For more information, call WCDS athletics director Michael Taylor at 919-736-1045 (ext....Published: Jun 25, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
Sunday, June 24, 2018
PREP WRESTLING: Edmundson built Rosewood into 1-A powerhouse
By RUDY COGGINS rcoggins@newsargus.com Why leave? Bill Edmundson asked himself that question on many occasions. His coaching friends couldn't believe he'd retire with two state champions and three state runners-up still hovering in "The Nest" at Rosewood. "I had almost...Published: Jun 24, 2018 3:18 AM Full Story
FOOTBALL: Jarran Reed returns home to host camp
By AVIEL SMOLKA asmolka@newsargus.com Saturday morning a hometown hero returned home. Seattle Seahawks player Jarran Reed conducted his second annual youth football camp at his old hangout -- Cougar Stadium on the Goldsboro High School campus. "Growing up here [Goldsboro]...Published: Jun 24, 2018 3:18 AM Full Story
LEGION BASEBALL: Kinston halts Wayne County's win streak at 12
By RUDY COGGINS rcoggins@newsargus.com Wayne County Post 11 staged yet another middle-inning rally, but couldn't hang on Friday evening. Kinston Post 43 plated five runs in the bottom of the sixth inning and pulled off a 10-7 victory in Area...Published: Jun 24, 2018 3:17 AM Full Story
LEGION BASEBALL: Game day notes
When: Today Where: Wayne Academy Opponent: Ahoskie Post 102 Time: 3 p.m. Last meeting: 2017, WC and Ahoskie split the two-game regular-season series, but Post 11 eliminated Post 102 in quarterfinal-round play of the Area I East Division playoffs. Series:...Published: Jun 24, 2018 3:17 AM Full Story
LEGION BASEBALL: WC Post 11-Kinston box
Friday's game WC Post 11 030 202 0 -- 7 7 3 Kinston 401 005 x -- 10 7 2 Leading hitters: Wayne County Post 11 -- Jack Casbarro 1-3, 3B, RBI; Landon Ginn 1-4; Will Uzzell 1-1; Case Kermode...Published: Jun 24, 2018 3:17 AM Full Story
What's Happening
Tennis coach needed Wayne Country Day is searching for a girls' tennis coach for the fall season. The Chargers are the five-time defending NCISAA state 1-A dual-team champions. For more information, call WCDS athletics director Michael Taylor at 919-736-1045 (ext....Published: Jun 24, 2018 3:17 AM Full Story
Thursday, June 21, 2018
PREP FOOTBALL: James pleased with Cougars; Saints finding their niche
By RUDY COGGINS rcoggins@newsargus.com Positivity. Commitment. Each has been a vital tool for the Goldsboro High and Southern Wayne football teams in the offseason. "With the kids you can tell there is a better, positive attitude right now," second-year Cougars...Published: Jun 21, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
LEGION BASEBALL: WC Post 11 @ Kinston
When: Today Where: Viking Field, Kinston HS Opponent: Kinston Post 43 Time: 7 p.m. Last meeting: Wayne County battled back from an early deficit to defeat Kinston by a 10-3 count on June 7. Series: Wayne County holds a 75-29...Published: Jun 21, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
CPL BASEBALL: Second year better for Lancaster
By AVIEL SMOLKA asmolka@newsargus.com MOREHEAD CITY -- Morehead City Marlins head coach Jesse Lancaster is hoping his time as a manager in the Coastal Plain League goes better than his time as a player. Lancaster spent two summers in the...Published: Jun 21, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
Local Calendar
TODAY Senior Legion Baseball WC Post 11 at Kinston 7 p.m. • SUNDAY Senior Legion Baseball Ahoskie at WC Post 11^ 3 p.m. ^ -- Doubleheader...Published: Jun 21, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
What's Happening
Tennis lessons July 3 -- A new series of lessons, for children and adults, start on the John Allen Farfour Courts at Herman Park. For more information, call 919-394-0543. • Wayne County United Soccer Camps July 9-12 -- The registration...Published: Jun 21, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
Wednesday, June 20, 2018
LEGION BASEBALL: Frederick crushes decisive 7th-inning home run
By RUDY COGGINS rcoggins@newsargus.com CLAYTON -- Luke Frederick mashed the game-winning home run in the top of the seventh inning and Wayne County Post 11 escaped with a 7-5, non-division victory over Clayton Post 71 on a balmy Tuesday evening....Published: Jun 20, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
GAME DAY: Post 11 travels to Kinston
When: Thursday Where: Viking Field, Kinston HS Opponent: Kinston Post 43 Time: 7 p.m. Last meeting: Aryc Chrisman got tossed a cookie from Post 43 hurler Cameron Noble and he baked it -- a game-changing home run as Wayne County...Published: Jun 20, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
LEGION BOX: Wayne County Post 11 @ Clayton
Tuesday's game WC Post 11 001 301 2 -- 7 9 1 Clayton 005 000 0 -- 5 4 1 Leading hitters: Wayne County Post 11 -- Jack Casbarro 1-4; Christian Yarbrough 1-4; Landon Ginn 3-3, 2B, HR, 2 RBI;...Published: Jun 20, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Barton introduces Hester to guide program
By RUDY COGGINS rcoggins@newsargus.com WILSON -- Imagine this. It's a crisp autumn Saturday afternoon in eastern North Carolina. The aroma of grilled hamburgers, steaks and hotdogs flows in a gentle breeze and tantalizes the taste buds. Alumni tents full of...Published: Jun 20, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
WELLS FARGO POINTS: Lakewood, Rosewood, Princeton stage close finish
By RUDY COGGINS rcoggins@newsargus.com A narrow finish. Lakewood emerged as the boys' outdoor track and field champion and used those points to edge Rosewood, 72-71, in the Carolina 1-A Wells Fargo Conference Cup competition for 2017-18. "If we had one...Published: Jun 20, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
Walnut Creek LGA
Hiromi Sueki collected low-gross honors during weekly play on the Walnut Creek Country Club links. Evelyn Rose won low net, while Faye Franklin captured low putts. Sueki emerged as the first low-gross winner in second flight play during an Eastern...Published: Jun 20, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
What's Happening
Wayne County United Soccer Camps July 9-12 -- The registration fee is $100 for each week and includes a T-shirt. Campers receive a $10 discount for attendance for the second and third weeks. The camp runs Monday-Thursday from 6-8 p.m....Published: Jun 20, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
Tuesday, June 19, 2018
LEGION BASEBALL: Post 11 dumps Wilson Post 13
By AVIEL SMOLKA asmolka@newsargus.com After playing three games in two days over the weekend, Wayne County Post 11 showed no signs of being tired while beating Wilson County Post 13, 9-1, on Monday evening. "We sometimes struggle with the heat,...Published: Jun 19, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
WCMA: Plenty of slots available for 2018 tournament
By RUDY COGGINS rcoggins@newsargus.com Same story. Different year. There's a twist this time. Late entrants into the annual Wayne County Men's Amateur will have to pay an extra $20 fee on top of the normal $125 registration. Deadline is June...Published: Jun 19, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
GAME DAY: WC Post 11 visits Clayton
When: Today Where: Clayton Opponent: Clayton Post 71 Time: 7 p.m. Last meeting: Wayne County handed Clayton a mercy-rule shutout loss on June 5. Series history: Wayne County holds a 9-2 edge over Post 71. On deck: Wayne County Post...Published: Jun 19, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
LEGION BOX: Wilson Post 13 @ WC Post 11
Monday's game Wilson 000 010 0 -- 1 4 2 WC Post 11 130 005 x -- 9 8 0 Leading hitters: Wayne County Post 11 -- Jack Casbarro 3-4, 2B, 3B, 2 RBI; Blake Gipson 3-4, 2B, 2 RBI;...Published: Jun 19, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
Lane Tree LGA
Sue Glover claimed game-of-the-week honors while competing from the red tees during play on the Lane Tree Golf Club links. Lou Ellen Wilson seized low net, while Barbara Hill earned low putts. Mary Ann Sutton bested the field from the...Published: Jun 19, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
What's Happening
Wayne County United Soccer Camps June 18-21, July 9-12 -- The registration fee is $100 for each week and includes a T-shirt. Campers receive a $10 discount for attendance for the second and third weeks. The camp runs Monday-Thursday...Published: Jun 19, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Monday, June 18, 2018
LEGION BASEBALL: WC Post 11 rallies, thumps Jacksonville Post 265
By RUDY COGGINS rcoggins@newsargus.com GREENVILLE -- Early deficits and middle-inning offensive surges have become the norm for Wayne County Post 11. It's a trend head coach Adam Pate might not particularly like, but it's proven quite beneficial. So far. Jacksonville...Published: Jun 18, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
GAME DAY: Wilson visits WC Post 11
When: Today Where: Wayne Middle Academy Opponent: Wilson Post 13 Time: 7 p.m. Last meeting: The teams split their season series, but Wilson eliminated Wayne County in semifinal-round play of the Area I East Division playoffs. Series: Wayne County leads...Published: Jun 18, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
FIBA U18 Championship: Goldsboro's White helps lead USA to gold medal
By USA Basketball ST. CATHARINES, Ontario -- Goldsboro native Coby White pumped in 11 points and earned all-tournament honors as the USA hammered Canada, 113-74, in the 2018 FIBA Americas Men's U18 Championship gold-medal game Saturday evening. Seven USA players...Published: Jun 18, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
LEGION BOX: Jacksonville vs. WC Post 11
Jacksonville 004 000 -- 4 10 0 WC Post 11 008 034 -- 15 15 0 Leading hitters: Wayne County Post 11 -- Jack Casbarro 4-4, 3B, 4 RBI; Blake Gipson 2-3, RBI; Christian Yarbrough 1-3, RBI; Chance Howard...Published: Jun 18, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Sunday, June 17, 2018
LEGION BASEBALL: Hartsfield swats first grand slam
By RUDY COGGINS rcoggins@newsargus.com GREENVILLE -- Perennial powerhouse Wilmington Post 10 appeared poised to beat Wayne County Post 11 in the 68th installment of their series Saturday afternoon. Josh Hartsfield didn't let it happen. The rising junior at Goldsboro mashed...Published: Jun 17, 2018 3:06 AM Full Story
GAME DAY: WC Post 11 vs. Jacksonville
When: Today Where: Overton Field, Pitt Community College, Greenville Opponent: Jacksonville Post 265 in the Area I vs. Area II Challenge Time: 4:30 p.m. Last meeting: The teams last met on June 10, 2005 -- a 4-0 victory by Wayne...Published: Jun 17, 2018 3:06 AM Full Story
Local Calendar
TODAY Senior Legion Baseball WC Post 11 vs. Jacksonville* 4:30 p.m. * -- at Pitt CC, Greenville • MONDAY Senior Legion Baseball Wilson at WC Post 11 7 p.m....Published: Jun 17, 2018 3:06 AM Full Story
What's Happening
Wayne County United Soccer Camps June 18-21, July 9-12 -- The registration fee is $100 for each week and includes a T-shirt. Campers receive a $10 discount for attendance for the second and third weeks. The camp runs Monday-Thursday from...Published: Jun 17, 2018 3:06 AM Full Story
Friday, June 15, 2018
COLLEGE BASEBALL: McGee, teammates ready to battle in Omaha
By RUDY COGGINS rcoggins@newsargus.com CHAPEL HILL -- Stetson's Brooks Wilson dialed in on a belt-high pitch and drilled Josh Hiatt's offering to deep center field. North Carolina's Brandon Riley drifted back toward the warning track as a hush fell over...Published: Jun 15, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
LEGION BASEBALL: Post 11 starts fast, knocks off Farmville
By AVIEL SMOLKA asmolka@newsargus.com Wayne County Post 11 plays every game the same way and Thursday night was no different in a 9-3 win over Farmville Post 151. "You want be as confident as you can, but you do always...Published: Jun 15, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
LEGION BASEBALL: Game Day Update
When: Saturday Where: Overton Field, Pitt Community College Opponents: Jacksonville and Wallace in the Area I vs. Area II Challenge Time: 1:30 and 4:30 p.m. Last meeting: WC Post 11 and Wilmington Post 10 last met in an elimination-round game...Published: Jun 15, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
LEGION BASEBALL: Area I East Standings
Area I East Division Standings (Through June 12) W-L Pct. All Pct. Pitt County 7-0 1.000 12-0 1.000 WC Post 11 3-0 1.000 9-1 .900 Kinston 3-3 .500 5-3 .625 Wilson 2-2 .500 3-2 .600...Published: Jun 15, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
Local Calendar
SATURDAY Senior Legion Baseball WC Post 11 vs. Wilmington* 1:30 p.m. WC Post 11 vs. Wallace* 4 p.m. * -- at Pitt CC, Greenville • SUNDAY Senior Legion Baseball WC Post 11 vs. Jacksonville* 4:30 p.m. * -- at Pitt...Published: Jun 15, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
What's Happening
Wayne County United Soccer Camps June 18-21, July 9-12 -- The registration fee is $100 for each week and includes a T-shirt. Campers receive a $10 discount for attendance for the second and third weeks. The camp runs Monday-Thursday from...Published: Jun 15, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
Thursday, June 14, 2018
What's happening
Wayne County United Soccer Camps June 18-21, July 9-12 -- The registration fee is $100 for each week and includes a T-shirt. Campers receive a $10 discount for attendance for the second and third weeks. The camp runs Monday-Thursday from...Published: Jun 14, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
Local calendar
TODAY Senior Legion Baseball Farmville at WC Post 11 7 p.m. • SATURDAY, JUNE 16 Senior Legion Baseball WC Post 11 vs. Wilmington* 1:30 p.m. WC Post 11 vs. Wallace* 4 p.m. * -- at Pitt CC, Greenville • SATURDAY,...Published: Jun 14, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
LEGION: Wayne County-Cary box
Wednesday's game Cary 202 000 -- 4 6 4 WC Post 11 113 108 -- 14 11 1 Leading hitters: Wayne County Post 11 -- Jack Casbarro 1-2, 2 RBI; Blake Gipson 2 RBI; Carson Smitherman 1-4, RBI; Will Uzzell...Published: Jun 14, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
HUNTER SAFETY: Gardner claims archery title
ELLERBE -- Caleb Gardner of Princeton Middle School claimed the Junior Division archery championship during the 2018 Youth Hunter Education Skills Tournament contested recently. Gardner scored 199 out of a possible 200 points. Princeton placed second as a team in...Published: Jun 14, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
LEGION: Area I East standings
Area I East Division Standings (Through June 12) W-L Pct. All Pct. Pitt County 7-0 1.000 12-0 1.000 WC Post 11 2-0 1.000 8-1 .889 Kinston 3-3 .500 5-3 .625 Wilson 2-2 .500 3-2 .600...Published: Jun 14, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
STATE GAMES: 5 county sophomores set to showcase talent
By RUDY COGGINS rcoggins@newsargus.com GREENSBORO -- A chance to play in front of college baseball scouts? What sophomore would say "no?'' Certainly not those who comprise a quintet of standouts that performed well for their respective teams on the diamond...Published: Jun 14, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP FOOTBALL: Aycock, Kinston play 7-on-7
By RUDY COGGINS rcoggins@newsargus.com PIKEVILLE -- "Catch and throw." The quarterback took the snap, executed a two-step drop and the tightly-spun football zipped through the thick humid air into the waiting mitts of a sure-handed receiver. Seconds later, after a...Published: Jun 14, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
LEGION: Post 11 dumps Cary
By AVIEL SMOLKA asmolka@newsargus.com Entering Wednesday night's game, Wayne County Post 11 had won five straight games. They extended that streak to six with a 14-4, six-inning win over Cary Post 67 on Wednesday evening. "The guys are playing together,...Published: Jun 14, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
Wednesday, June 13, 2018
PREPS: Chargers win 3rd consecutive NCISAA 1A Wells Fargo Cup
By RUDY COGGINS rcoggins@newsargus.com Wayne Country Day, each of the past two seasons, has emerged as the top interscholastic athletics program among independent schools in the state. Um...make that three. The Chargers claimed the N.C. Independent Schools Athletic Association Class...Published: Jun 13, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
GAME DAY: Post 11 entertains Cary tonight
When: Today Where: Wayne Middle Academy Opponent: Cary Post 67 Time: 7 p.m. Last meeting: 2011, Wayne County defeated Cary 17-2 to win the Area I title and advance to the state tournament. Series: Wayne County leads the series 2-0....Published: Jun 13, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
SPRING AWARDS: Carolina 1-A All-Conference
Baseball: Rosewood -- Tanner Capps, Tucker Chapin, Chance Howard, Kolby Harris and Jonathan Peacock; North Duplin -- Guy McNeill, Ricky Cameron, Dylan Jones, Colby Bass; Princeton -- Colby Sullivan, Blake Sapp. Honorable mention -- Tanner Gehron (ND), Gage Outlaw...Published: Jun 13, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
Tuesday, June 12, 2018
LEGION BASEBALL: Area I East standings
Area I East Division Standings (Through June 11) W-L Pct. All Pct. Pitt County 7-0 1.000 12-0 1.000 WC Post 11 2-0 1.000 7-1 .875 Kinston 3-3 .500 5-3 .625 Wilson 1-2 .333 2-2 .500...Published: Jun 12, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP SOFTBALL: Goldsboro softball team clinches 1st-ever playoff berth in program history
By RUDY COGGINS rcoggins@newsargus.com "Can we just get healthy?" Head coach TJ Lancaster asked himself that question after injury- and sickness-riddled Goldsboro High started 1-5 on the softball diamond this spring. Granted, the Cougars played some traditionally-strong and vastly-improved teams...Published: Jun 12, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
LEGION BASEBALL: Post 11 hammers Farmville Post 151
From staff reports FARMVILLE -- Blake Gipson swatted a grand slam during a fifth-inning uprising and Josh Hartsfield earned his first-ever Senior Legion win on the mound during Wayne County's 13-1, mercy-rule thrashing of Farmville Post 151 on Monday evening....Published: Jun 12, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
What's Happening
Wayne County United Soccer Camps June 18-21, July 9-12 -- The registration fee is $100 for each week and includes a T-shirt. Campers receive a $10 discount for attendance for the second and third weeks. The camp runs Monday-Thursday from...Published: Jun 12, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
Monday, June 11, 2018
What's Happening
Tennis lessons June 12 -- The Goldsboro Parks and Recreation Department will start a new series of tennis lessons, open for both children and adults, on the John Allen Farfour Courts at Herman Park. For more information, call 919-394-0543. •...Published: Jun 11, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
LEGION BASEBALL: Game day notes
Opponent: Farmville Post 151 When: Today Where: Farmville Central HS Time: 7 p.m. Last meeting: 2017, Wayne County swept a home-and-away series in mercy-rule fashion against Farmville. Series: Post 11 has won all six meetings. Last time out: Wayne County...Published: Jun 11, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP FOOTBALL: Rebels' Swinson, Martin selected for East-West All-Star game
By RUDY COGGINS rcoggins@newsargus.com RALEIGH -- Soaked to the skin from a bone-chilling December rain, North Duplin lineman Justin Swinson shucked his shoulder pads one final time. A stellar senior campaign had come to a disappointing close after a 21-13...Published: Jun 11, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
GIRLS' SOCCER: Class of the CPIC -- WCDS' Ellis reflects on Chargers' successful season
By AVIEL SMOLKA asmolka@newsargus.com Since Steve Ellis arrived at Wayne Country Day five years ago they have been a force to be reckoned with on the soccer pitch -- especially the girls' team. "The past five years have been great,"...Published: Jun 11, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
Sunday, June 10, 2018
TRACK: UMO plays host to 3 meets in 2 days
By RUDY COGGINS rcoggins@newsargus.com MOUNT OLIVE -- Another "best kept secret" in eastern North Carolina has been let out of the bag. Justin Potter doesn't mind at all. The University of Mount Olive, long known for its baseball-rich tradition, introduced...Published: Jun 10, 2018 3:06 AM Full Story
What's happening
Tennis lessons June 12 -- The Goldsboro Parks and Recreation Department will start a new series of tennis lessons, open for both children and adults, on the John Allen Farfour Courts at Herman Park. For more information, call 919-394-0543. •...Published: Jun 10, 2018 3:06 AM Full Story
Friday, June 8, 2018
LEGION BASEBALL: WC Post 11 turns back Kinston Post 43
By AVIEL SMOLKA asmolka@newsargus.com There is no love lost between Area I East rivals Wayne County Post 11 and Kinston Post 43. The long-time foes played an intense game Thursday night, where Wayne County ran away with a 10-3 victory,...Published: Jun 8, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
GAME DAY: WC Post 11 heads to Whiteville
When: Saturday Where: Legion Stadium, Whiteville Opponent: Whiteville Post 233 Time: 4 p.m. Last meeting: Post 11 swept Post 233 by scores of 11-6 and 13-9 at Scarborough Field last season. Jack Casbarro and Kolby Harris each picked up a...Published: Jun 8, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
UMO's Urban cops top honor as D2 goalie
By UMO Media Relations MOUNT OLIVE -- The University of Mount Olive men's lacrosse team had the highest number of student-athletes recognized on the Nike/USILA All-American list recently released. Senior goalkeeper Will Urban earned first-team All-American honors and received the...Published: Jun 8, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
LEGION BOX: Kinston Post 43 @ WC Post 11
Thursday's game Kinston 210 000 0 -- 3 3 5 WC Post 11 021 601 x -- 10 10 3 Leading hitters: Wayne County Post 11 -- Jack Casbarro 2-3, 2B; Blake Gipson 2-3; Will Uzzell 1-3, 2B, 2 RBI;...Published: Jun 8, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
What's Happening
Tennis lessons June 12 -- The Goldsboro Parks and Recreation Department will start a new series of tennis lessons, open for both children and adults, on the John Allen Farfour Courts at Herman Park. For more information, call 919-394-0543. •...Published: Jun 8, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
Thursday, June 7, 2018
What's Happening
Tennis lessons June 12 -- The Goldsboro Parks and Recreation Department will start a new series of tennis lessons, open for both children and adults, on the John Allen Farfour Courts at Herman Park. For more information, call 919-394-0543....Published: Jun 7, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL: UMO coach signs large class of talent
MOUNT OLIVE --University of Mount Olive women's volleyball coach Joelle Mafo signed nine new players during the offseason. Joining the returning class are Sydney Kuhbander, Makayla Huber, Dejare Cumberbatch, Jimnelly Del Valle, Michaela Sewell, Ania Keene, Nicholle Yeo, Courtney Garris...Published: Jun 7, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
COLLEGE BASEBALL: Heels need 2 wins to reach Omaha
By RUDY COGGINS rcoggins@newsargus.com CHAPEL HILL -- A season of redemption didn't go quite as planned...at first. In early March, North Carolina sat at .500 and dealt with unexpected injuries to key players. The Tar Heels dropped an Atlantic Coast...Published: Jun 7, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
GAME DAY: Post 11 entertains Kinston
When: Today Where: Wayne Middle Academy Opponent: Kinston Post 43 Time: 7 p.m. Last meeting: Post 11 swept the two-game regular-season set in 2017 by scores of 7-6 and 11-10. Series: Wayne County has won 4 straight against Kinston and...Published: Jun 7, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
Wednesday, June 6, 2018
What's Happening
Tennis lessons June 12 -- The Goldsboro Parks and Recreation Department will start a new series of tennis lessons, open for both children and adults, on the John Allen Farfour Courts at Herman Park. For more information, call 919-394-0543. •...Published: Jun 6, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
LEGION BOX: Clayton at Wayne County Post 11
Tuesday's game Clayton 000 000 -- 0 2 2 WC Post 11 031 215 -- 12 9 0 Leading hitters: Wayne County Post 11 -- Jack Casbarro 2-2, RBI; Blake Gipson 1-3, 2B, 2 RBI; Case Kermode 1-3;...Published: Jun 6, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
UMO's Higginbotham signs six new recruits
By AVIEL SMOLKA asmolka@newsargus.com With the weather finally cooperating Wayne County Post 11 kept on rolling. Using its sixth different starting lineup in as many games, Wayne County shut out Clayton Post 71, 12-0, in six innings. Post 11 improved...Published: Jun 6, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
Howard, Harris combine for 2-hitter on the hill
By AVIEL SMOLKA asmolka@newsargus.com With the weather finally cooperating Wayne County Post 11 kept on rolling. Using its sixth different starting lineup in as many games, Wayne County shut out Clayton Post 71, 12-0, in six innings. Post 11 improved...Published: Jun 6, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
Tuesday, June 5, 2018
Local calendar
THURSDAY Senior Legion Baseball Kinston at WC Post 11 7 p.m. • SATURDAY Senior Legion Baseball WC Post 11 at Whiteville (DH) TBD...Published: Jun 5, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
NCAA Baseball Regionals
Greenville Regional Monday's games South Carolina 8, UNC Wilmington 4, UNCW eliminated, South Carolina advances Athens (Ga.) Regional Monday's games Duke 8, Georgia 5 Duke 8, Georgia 4, UGa eliminated, Duke advances Tallahassee (Fla.) Regional Monday's games Mississippi State 6,...Published: Jun 5, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
What's Happening
Tennis lessons June 12 -- The Goldsboro Parks and Recreation Department will start a new series of tennis lessons, open for both children and adults, on the John Allen Farfour Courts at Herman Park. For more information, call 919-394-0543. •...Published: Jun 5, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
UMO finishes runner-up in 2017-18 Hawn Cup competition
UMO Media Relations MOUNT OLIVE -- The University of Mount Olive claimed a league-best six Conference Carolinas championships during the 2017-18 season, and placed second overall in the Joby Hawn Cup competition. The Trojans emerged victorious in men's and women's...Published: Jun 5, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
Lane Tree Ladies Golf
Nan Jarrell earned game-of-the-week accolades during play from the red tees on the Lane Tree Golf Club links. Barbara Hill seized low net, while Debbie Edgerton picked up low putts. Linda Watson collected GOW honors while playing from the forward...Published: Jun 5, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
Monday, June 4, 2018
What's Happening
Coach Gills Basketball Camp June 18-21 -- Registration is June 18 from 7:30-8 a.m. at Greenwood Middle School. The fee is $60 per child and a T-shirt is included. Camp times are 8 a.m.-2 p.m. (Monday-Wednesday) and 8 a.m.-4 p.m....Published: Jun 4, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
BOXSCORE: Wayne County Post 11-Morehead
Morehead 001 201 0 -- 4 2 0 WC Post 11 000 472 x -- 13 10 1 Leading hitters: Morehead -- John Freeman 1-3, 3 RBI; James Gaskill 1-3. Wayne County Post 11 -- Jack Casbarro 1-3; Blake Gipson...Published: Jun 4, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
BOXSCORE: Wayne County Post 11-Wallace
WC Post 11 000 406 2 -- 12 11 0 Wallace 000 001 2 -- 3 7 2 Leading hitters: Wayne County Post 11 -- Blake Gipson 1-4; Landon 1-4, 2B, 2 RBI; Carson Smitherman 2-4, RBI; Aryc Chrisman 2-4,...Published: Jun 4, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
Post 11 falls behind, rallies to defeat Morehead
By AVIEL SMOLKA asmolka@newsargus.com Despite the dark clouds roaming the sky, Wayne County Post 11 Coach Adam Pate was not worried about the possibility of a weather delay and was happy to be out on the field Saturday evening. "We're...Published: Jun 4, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
Howard belts home run, WC Post 11 throttles Wallace
From staff reports Chance Howard belted his second home run in as many nights as Wayne County Post 11 picked up a 12-3, non-division victory over Wallace Post 156 on Sunday evening. Howard ended the night 2-for-4 with three RBI....Published: Jun 4, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
Sunday, June 3, 2018
Dively emerges as runner-up in 18U Tar Heel Qualifier
Sam Dively finished runner-up to Wake Forest University recruit Matthew Thomson during the Tar Heel Qualifier Boys 18U tournament played in Winston-Salem. Dively posted consecutive straight-set wins over Ian Murphy, Vivek Ramesh, Nicholas Spera, Sam Dean and Zach Theodossiou before...Published: Jun 3, 2018 3:06 AM Full Story
Brothers earn A-A status
Rosewood's Tim Decatur-Luker placed seventh in the Greco 134-pound Division during the U23 World Team Trials contested in Akron, Ohio. Christian Decatur placed fourth in the Greco Division of the UWW Cadet World Trials. Both grapplers earned Greco All-American honors....Published: Jun 3, 2018 3:06 AM Full Story
What's happening
Tennis lessons June 3 -- The Goldsboro Parks and Recreation Department will start a new series of tennis lessons, open for both children and adults, on the John Allen Farfour Courts at Herman Park. For more information, call 919-394-0543. •...Published: Jun 3, 2018 3:06 AM Full Story
Friday, June 1, 2018
What's Happening
Tennis lessons June 3 -- The Goldsboro Parks and Recreation Department will start a new series of tennis lessons, open for both children and adults, on the John Allen Farfour Courts at Herman Park. For more information, call 919-394-0543. •...Published: Jun 1, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
CBA's Brewer continues his baseball dream
By AVIEL SMOLKA asmolka@newsargus.com PIKEVILLE -- On a sunny Thursday afternoon in front of family and friends Charles B. Aycock senior Zack Brewer made his dream of playing college baseball come true by signing to play at Wake Technical Community...Published: Jun 1, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
Edmundson receives unexpected surprise from his wrestlers
By RUDY COGGINS rcoggins@newsargus.com This is one memo Bill Edmundson is glad he didn't get Thursday morning. It certainly turned into a memorable moment. Edmundson slid his key into the lock and opened the door. Before he could flip the...Published: Jun 1, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
Pate plans to use team depth to his advantage this season
By RUDY COGGINS rcoggins@newsargus.com Adam Pate likes the interchangeable parts on his talent-rich 25-player roster. Too bad they're just nine open spaces on a lineup card. That leaves 16 players in either the dugout or bullpen eagerly waiting for the...Published: Jun 1, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story