Tuesday, July 31, 2018
PREP FOOTBALL: Cougars work at up-tempo pace
By RUDY COGGINS rcoggins@newsargus.com Undoubtedly in his element, Charles Lane began to belt out his own rendition of "Remember Me," as Goldsboro High's football players went through a station drill Monday evening. Of course, the lyrics held a different meaning....Published: Jul 31, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP FOOTBALL: Senior leadership starts in warm-ups at EW
By AVIEL SMOLKA asmolka@newsargus.com The building process has been slow and steady during head coach Leander Oates' time at Eastern Wayne. All that hard work is finally looking to pay off this season. The Warriors finished 6-5 last year and...Published: Jul 31, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP FOOTBALL: Early-morning rain? No problem for CBA, Eagles, Dogs
By RUDY COGGINS rcoggins@newsargus.com Slivers of sunlight tried to peek through heavy gray clouds on occasion Monday morning as several county teams launched their respective 2018 high school football campaigns. A gulley washer in Pikeville forced Charles B. Aycock to...Published: Jul 31, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP FOOTBALL: McClary Jr. wants Saints to start off strong and fast
By AVIEL SMOLKA asmolka@newsargus.com DUDLEY -- Southern Wayne is coming off an 0-11 season, but you'd never know it from talking to head coach Ronnie McClary Jr. and watching his squad go through practice Monday morning. The Saints' camp is...Published: Jul 31, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
DRAG RACING: Pikeville's Lucas, Goldsboro's Woods each prevail
Pikeville's Jamie Lucas is a back-to-back champion at Nahunta Dragway after claiming the Modified E/T on Saturday evening. Lucas defeated Clayton's Richard Creech in the finals. Black Creek's Ricky Wainwright and Jacksonville's Kale Hoffman advanced to the semifinals. A total...Published: Jul 31, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
What's Happening
Little Falcons Football Today -- Final registration for Charles B. Aycock Little Falcon football is from 6-8 p.m. at the CBA practice field. The registration fee is $75. Age groups are 8-Under, 10-U and 12-U. All prospective players must provide...Published: Jul 31, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
Monday, July 30, 2018
PREP FOOTBALL: Let the 2018 season begin
By RUDY COGGINS rcoggins@newsargus.com Before most folks awoke from a deep slumber and brewed their first cup of Joe this morning, Eastern Wayne's gridiron Warriors were pumped and excited as they headed outside at 7 on the dot. That annual...Published: Jul 30, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
What's Happening
Little Falcons Football July 31 -- Final registration for Charles B. Aycock Little Falcon football is from 6-8 p.m. at the CBA practice field. The registration fee is $75. Age groups are 8-Under, 10-U and 12-U. All prospective players must...Published: Jul 30, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
Sunday, July 29, 2018
PREP FOOTBALL: James says healthy is top priority
By RUDY COGGINS rcoggins@newsargus.com Taking his feelings out of the equation and putting his health first, Elvin James relinquished the reins as Goldsboro High's head varsity football coach. Shocked faces stared back. Some players shed tears. A few grumbled their...Published: Jul 29, 2018 3:08 AM Full Story
SUNDAY COLUMN: Bryan Multi-Sports Complex is great asset to City of Goldsboro
Tyler Ham checked his watch. Seconds later, his piercing whistle shrilled through the humid air. Game over. Players removed their helmets, shook hands with their opponents, grabbed a water bottle -- or two -- and headed toward their respective bench...Published: Jul 29, 2018 3:08 AM Full Story
COLLEGE SOFTBALL: McCollum transfers to East Carolina
By ECU Media Relations GREENVILLE -- Seven Springs native Rachel McCollum has completed a grant-in-aid agreement to continue her softball career at East Carolina University. McCollum spent her first two seasons at Campbell University where she earned first-team Big South...Published: Jul 29, 2018 3:07 AM Full Story
What's Happening
Little Falcons Football July 31 -- Final registration for Charles B. Aycock Little Falcon football is from 6-8 p.m. at the CBA practice field. The registration fee is $75. Age groups are 8-Under, 10-U and 12-U. All prospective players must...Published: Jul 29, 2018 3:07 AM Full Story
Friday, July 27, 2018
PREP FOOTBALL: James steps down at Goldsboro High
By RUDY COGGINS News-Argus Sports Editor In just three days, Goldsboro High kicks off its 2018 football season without a head coach. Elvin James resigned early Thursday morning. Well-loved and well-respected by his players and peers, James announced to the...Published: Jul 27, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
What's Happening
Little Falcons Football July 31 -- Final registration for Charles B. Aycock Little Falcon football is from 6-8 p.m. at the CBA practice field. The registration fee is $75. Age groups are 8-Under, 10-U and 12-U. All prospective players must...Published: Jul 27, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
Wednesday, July 25, 2018
Lane Tree LGA
Eileen Henderson picked up game-of-the-week accolades while competing from the red tees during weekly play on the Lane Tree Golf Club links. Sue Glover won low net. Sherry Minner took low putts. Mary Ann Sutton secured GOW honors and best...Published: Jul 25, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
What's Happening
Little Falcons Football July 31 -- Final registration for Charles B. Aycock Little Falcon football is from 6-8 p.m. at the CBA practice field. The registration fee is $75. Age groups are 8-Under, 10-U and 12-U. All prospective players must...Published: Jul 25, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
Tuesday, July 24, 2018
COLLEGE BASEBALL: NCAA proposes 20-second pitching clock
By RUDY COGGINS rcoggins@newsargus.com Picking up the pace of play? Rob Watt understands the NCAA's intentions. The first-year University of Mount Olive baseball coach just hopes it doesn't change the true essence of the national pastime. The NCAA Baseball Rules...Published: Jul 24, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
LEGION BASEBALL: Pate tells his players 'thank you'
By RUDY COGGINS rcoggins@newsargus.com A standard post-game speech wasn't necessary. Adam Pate could see the looks of shock on the faces of his upset players. That said enough to him. So, the first-year Wayne County Post 11 coach took a...Published: Jul 24, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
NAHUNTA DRAGWAY: Pikeville's Lucas prevails
Jamie "The Kid" Lucas, who hails from Pikeville, tamed Nahunta Dragway and won the highly-competitive Mod/Footbrake race. Newport's Ross Gould, Jr., placed second, while Kenly's Darrin Merritt reached the semifinals. A total of 23 Mods entered the night-long competition. Next...Published: Jul 24, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
What's Happening
Little Falcons Football Today and July 31 -- Registration for Charles B. Aycock Little Falcon football runs each day from 6-8 p.m. at the CBA practice field. The registration fee is $75. Age groups are 8-Under, 10-U and 12-U. All...Published: Jul 24, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
Sunday, July 22, 2018
VOLLEYBALL: Goldsboro, North Duplin earn NCVBCA accolade
By RUDY COGGINS rcoggins@newsargus.com Goldsboro High and North Duplin exemplified the true meaning of "student-athlete" during its respective volleyball campaigns in 2017. Each team excelled on the court. More importantly, each team shined in the classroom. Their efforts certainly didn't...Published: Jul 22, 2018 3:08 AM Full Story
COLUMN: Is there a proper answer?
Stand, sit, take a knee, raise a fist or stay in the locker room. Which one of these does not belong when the national anthem is played? The latest flap in saluting "Old Glory" occurred in the Tennessee Titans and...Published: Jul 22, 2018 3:08 AM Full Story
What's Happening
Little Falcons Football July 24 and 31 -- Registration for Charles B. Aycock Little Falcon football runs each day from 6-8 p.m. at the CBA practice field. The registration fee is $75. Age groups are 8-Under, 10-U and 12-U. All...Published: Jul 22, 2018 3:07 AM Full Story
Friday, July 20, 2018
PREPS: Wayne Christian shelves football for 2018 season
Mike Buddin insists it's not the "death penalty," but Wayne Christian will not field an 8-man football team this fall. Lack of interest and the dwindling number of total boys attending the school prompted the decision. Buddin said there...Published: Jul 20, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
What's Happening
Little Falcons Football July 24 and 31 -- Registration for Charles B. Aycock Little Falcon football runs each day from 6-8 p.m. at the CBA practice field. The registration fee is $75. Age groups are 8-Under, 10-U and 12-U. All...Published: Jul 20, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
Tuesday, July 17, 2018
SOCCER: WCUSC players compete in 3v3 tournament
Wayne County United Soccer Club participated in the 3v3 Live tournament hosted by N.C. State this past Saturday.The "Ankle Breakerz" -- Connor Piwowarski, Ethan Carlyle, Peyton Blalock and Reece Gery -- finished runners-up in the 12U Division.Bryan Gery coached the...Published: Jul 17, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
DRAG RACING: Greenville's Brinkley prevails in finals
Greenville's Steve Brinkley won the latest Mod ET race contested at Nahunta Dragway on a perfect Saturday evening. Brinkley drove his Chevy S-10 past Goldsboro's Corey Lucas, who drove Jamie Lucas' Nova, in the finals. Goldsboro's Dylan James Greene reached...Published: Jul 17, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
GOLF: Lane Tree LGA news
Sue Glover emerged as the game-of-the-week winner from the red tees during play contested on the Lane Tree Golf Club links. Jeanette Sasser secured low net. Mary Ann Sutton topped the field while playing from the forward tees. Linda Watson...Published: Jul 17, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
GOLF: Oakley posts third hole-in-one of career
Chuck Oakley recorded his third career hole-in-one on No. 12 at Goldsboro Municipal Golf Course. Oakley used an 8-iron to accomplish the feat. Playing with Oakley were Jim Clough, Chris Morrissey and Ken Jefferson. GMGC maintenance personnel Braxton and Mario...Published: Jul 17, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
LEGION BASEBALL: Wilson eliminates Post 11 in Area I East semifinals
By RUDY COGGINS rcoggins@newsargus.com Wayne County Post 11 can't seem to solve the enigma that is Wilson Post 13. At least since 2015. During that four-year span, Post 13 has ousted Post 11 from the Area I East Division semifinals...Published: Jul 17, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
LOCAL NOTIONS: Hook City visit stirs memories
The short trip down Nahunta Road provided plenty of time for me to revisit one childhood memory that played out one Labor Day during my youth. It was my last day of freedom since school started the next day. Before...Published: Jul 17, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
Friday, July 13, 2018
LEGION BASEBALL: Post 11 rallies in 8th, avoids elimination
By RUDY COGGINS rcoggins@newsargus.com WILSON -- Long-time foes Wayne County Post 11 and Wilson Post 13 will pen another chapter in their tension-filled rivalry tonight. And it ought to be a good one. Thursday night certainly was -- an eight-inning...Published: Jul 13, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
LEGION BASEBALL: Post 13-Post 11 box
Thursday's game WC Post 11 200 010 02-- 5 12 2 Wilson 010 000 20-- 3 7 3 Leading hitters: Wayne County Post 11 -- Jack Casbarro 1-3; Blake Gipson 2-5, 2B; Case Kermode 2-4, 2B, RBI; Christian Yarbrough 1-3,...Published: Jul 13, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
LEGION BASEBALL: Area I East standings
Area I East Division Standings (Through July 12) W-L Pct. W-L Pct. y-WC Post 11 11-1 .917 23-4 .852 z-Pitt County 8-4 .750 20-7 .741 z-Kinston 7-5 .583 9-8 .529 z-Wilson 5-7 .417 8-9 .471 Edenton 5-7 .417 5-7 ...Published: Jul 13, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
What's Happening
Little Falcons Football July 17, 24 and 31 -- Registration for Charles B. Aycock Little Falcon football runs each day from 6-8 p.m. at the CBA practice field. The registration fee is $75. Age groups are 8-Under, 10-U and 12-U....Published: Jul 13, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
Thursday, July 12, 2018
LEGION BASEBALL: Post 11 faces elimination from Area I East playoffs
By AVIEL SMOLKA asmolka@newsargus.com For the first time all season, Wayne County Post 11 has lost back-to-back games. Now it faces elimination from the Area I East Division playoffs. Wilson Post 13 held on for a 6-5 win in Game...Published: Jul 12, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP FOOTBALL: Four county teams scrimmage in 7-on-7 action
By RUDY COGGINS rcoggins@newsargus.com Desmond Vaughn watched a catchable ball drop to the turf. Then another. And a third. "That's all right, not a bad ball," Eastern Wayne head coach Tavares Oates said. "It's only your third play dude." Vaughn...Published: Jul 12, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
LEGION BASEBALL: Area I East standings
Area I East Division Standings (Through July 11) W-L Pct. W-L Pct. y-WC Post 11 11-1 .917 22-4 .846 z-Pitt County 8-4 .750 20-7 .741 z-Kinston 7-5 .583 9-8 .529 z-Wilson 5-7 .417 8-8 .500 Edenton 5-7 .417 5-7 ...Published: Jul 12, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
LEGION BASEBALL: Post 13-Post 11 box
Wednesday's game Wilson 000 230 1 -- 6 9 0 WC Post 11 010 000 4 -- 5 6 1 Leading hitters: Wayne County Post 11 -- Chance Howard 1-4; Blake Gipson 2-4, 2B, RBI; Case Kermode 2-4, 2B, RBI;...Published: Jul 12, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
What's Happening
Wee Warriors Football Today -- Final registration is from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Second- and third-day registration is from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Players ages 5-to-12 interested in playing may register at Dick's Sporting Goods on those dates. The fee is $90 and...Published: Jul 12, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
Wednesday, July 11, 2018
GOLF: Walnut Creek LGA
Faye Franklin won low gross during weekly play on the Walnut Creek Country Club links. Mary Morris claimed low net. Linda Cannon and Sam Gillett shared low putts. The Walnut Creek Ladies Golf Association travels to Lane Tree later this...Published: Jul 11, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
LEGION BASEBALL: Post 13 pulls stunner, evens series at 1-1
By RUDY COGGINS rcoggins@newsargus.com WILSON -- Alston Pittman and TJ Harris silenced Wayne County Post 11's hot-hitting offense Tuesday evening. The duo combined for a two-hitter as Wilson Post 13 prevailed 9-3 in Game 2 of their Area I East...Published: Jul 11, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
LEGION BASEBALL: Post 13-Post 11 box
Tuesday's game WC Post 11 002 001 0 -- 3 2 4 Wilson 201 600 x -- 9 10 3 Leading hitters: Wayne County Post 11 -- Chance Howard 1-3; Blake Gipson 1-for-4, RBI; Christian Yarbrough RBI. IP H ...Published: Jul 11, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
What's Happening
Wee Warriors Football July 12 -- Final Registration is from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Second- and third-day registration is from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Players ages 5-to-12 interested in playing may register at Dick's Sporting Goods on those dates. The fee is $90...Published: Jul 11, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
Tuesday, July 10, 2018
LEGION BASEBALL: Post 13 takes semifinal opener against Wilson
By AVIEL SMOLKA asmolka@newsargus.com Jack Casbarro was a jack-of-all-trades Monday evening. His great game in the batter's box and on the pitcher's mound put Wayne County Post 11 in the driver's seat in its best-of-five Area I East playoff series...Published: Jul 10, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
LEGION BASEBALL: Post 11-Post 13 box
Monday's game Wilson 020 010 1 -- 4 7 0 WC Post 11 000 312 x -- 6 7 2 Leading hitters: Wayne County Post 11 -- Jack Casbarro 1-4, HR, RBI; Case Kermode 1-2; Christian Yarbrough 2-3, 2B, RBI;...Published: Jul 10, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
LEGION BASEBALL: Area I East standings
Area I East Division Standings (Through July 9) W-L Pct. W-L Pct. y-WC Post 11 11-1 .917 22-2 .917 z-Pitt County 8-4 .750 18-7 .720 z-Kinston 7-5 .583 9-6 .600 z-Wilson 5-7 .417 6-8 .429 Edenton 5-7 .417 5-7 ...Published: Jul 10, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
What's Happening
Wee Warriors Football Today, July 12 -- Registration is from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Second- and third-day registration is from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Players ages 5-to-12 interested in playing may register at Dick's Sporting Goods on those dates. The fee is $90...Published: Jul 10, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
Monday, July 9, 2018
GOLF: Great Dane -- Jones repeats at Amateur Open Division champ
By RUDY COGGINS rcoggins@newsargus.com MOUNT OLIVE -- Dane Jones could live with the string of pars. Still, he desperately needed a pick me up. And a double bogey on No. 6 where he hit a rope hook out of bounds,...Published: Jul 9, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
DRAG RACING: Lucas wins Modified E/T Triple Crown Challenge
By RUDY COGGINS rcoggins@newsargus.com The scoreboards in the distance flashed their reaction times from the trials. A mere .09 seconds separated Steve Lucas and Mark Pittman, who had been on point in their respective cars during the third -- and...Published: Jul 9, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
Sunday, July 8, 2018
2018 WCMA: Jones, Sutton in position to defend respective division titles
By AVIEL SMOLKA asmolka@newsargus.com Nothing seemed to bother Dane Jones during the second round of the Wayne County Men's Amateur. He certainly doesn't mind being the 'hunted.' "Since I gained my first title last year going into this year I...Published: Jul 8, 2018 3:11 AM Full Story
COLUMN: Rhodes had great disposition
Since my return to the News-Argus more than two months ago, three very good -- and influential -- people who impacted my life in different ways passed from this Earth. Dave Thomas could make even the most miserable days tolerable...Published: Jul 8, 2018 3:11 AM Full Story
LEGION BASEBALL: No longer rivals, but teammates, this group has Post 11 cruising
By RUDY COGGINS rcoggins@newsargus.com They see each other as rivals during the high school season. And though they don't always play against each other, they share the same passion -- baseball. This spring and summer, they've come together as one....Published: Jul 8, 2018 3:11 AM Full Story
LEGION BASEBALL: Game Day
When: Monday Where: Wayne Academy Opponent: Wilson Post 13 Time: 7 p.m. Last meeting: Wayne County swept the regular-season series, 9-1 and 8-5. Post 11 looks to avenge a semifinal-round series loss to Post 13 in the Area I East...Published: Jul 8, 2018 3:11 AM Full Story
LEGION BASEBALL: Area I East standings
Area I East Division Standings (Through July 8) W-L Pct. W-L Pct. y-WC Post 11 11-1 .917 21-2 .913 z-Pitt County 8-4 .750 17-7 .708 z-Kinston 7-5 .583 9-5 .643 z-Wilson 5-7 .417 6-7 .462 Edenton 5-7 .417 5-7 ...Published: Jul 8, 2018 3:11 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: Jul 8, 2018 3:11 AM Full Story
Thursday, July 5, 2018
GOLF: Walnut Creek LGA
Mary Ann Sutton took low-gross honors during weekly play at Walnut Creek Country Club. Penny Ritt secured low net. Faye Franklin won low putts....Published: Jul 5, 2018 3:11 PM Full Story
PREP WRESTLING: Decatur brothers honored
Rosewood's brother combination of Christian and Tim Decatur received the 19th and 20th Lee Carroll Award for excellence in athletics, academics and sportsmanship in eastern North Carolina this past season. The Takedown Report editor Martin Fleming and Lee Carroll recognized...Published: Jul 5, 2018 3:11 PM Full Story
WCMA: Jones now the 'hunted' and not the 'hunter'
By RUDY COGGINS rcoggins@newsargus.com The memory remains vivid. A handshake. A few words of encouragement. Then disappointment. Dane Jones thought he'd never hoist a championship trophy in celebration. One year later, 2017 to be exact, Jones played at a patient...Published: Jul 5, 2018 3:10 PM Full Story
LEGION BASEBALL: Area I East Standings
Area I East Division Standings (Through July 4) W-L Pct. W-L Pct. y-WC Post 11 11-1 .917 21-2 .913 z-Pitt County 8-4 .750 17-7 .708 z-Kinston 7-5 .583 9-5 .643 z-Wilson 5-7 .417 6-7 .462 Edenton 5-7 .417 5-7 ...Published: Jul 5, 2018 3:10 PM 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: Jul 5, 2018 3:09 PM Full Story
Monday, July 2, 2018
LEGION BASEBALL: WC Post 11 completes sweep of Wilson
By RUDY COGGINS rcoggins@newsargus.com WILSON -- Start aggressive early. It's a mantra Adam Pate has drilled into the heads of Wayne County Post 11 players this season, and to no surprise, the mentality produced an early windfall Saturday evening. Jack...Published: Jul 2, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
LEGION BASEBALL: WC Post 11-Wilson box
Saturday's game WC Post 11 140 011 1 -- 8 6 3 Wilson 001 022 x -- 5 7 2 Leading hitters: Wayne County Post 11 -- Jack Casbarro 1-2, 2B, RBI; Carson Smitherman 2-3, 2B, 2 RBI; Case Kermode...Published: Jul 2, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
LEGION BASEBALL: Area I East standings
Area I East Division Standings (Through July 1) W-L Pct. W-L Pct. WC Post 11 11-1 .917 21-2 .913 Pitt County 8-4 .750 17-7 .708 Kinston 5-5 .500 7-5 .583 Edenton 5-5 .500 5-5 .500 Wilson 5-7 .416 6-7...Published: Jul 2, 2018 5:50 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: Jul 2, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Sunday, July 1, 2018
FOREVER A TROJAN: Former players return, good friends toast Lancaster's success
By RUDY COGGINS rcoggins@newsargus.com Carl Lancaster felt overwhelmed. Humbled, even. Throughout the night, a slight grin curled his lips and a few laughs escaped from the square-jawed individual who guided the University of Mount Olive baseball program with a firm...Published: Jul 1, 2018 2:39 PM Full Story