Friday, August 17, 2018
PREP FOOTBALL: From pupil to coach, Ray ready to lead Goldsboro
By AVIEL SMOLKA asmolka@newsargus.com Elvin James cast a long shadow over the Goldsboro football program. Before his return last summer, lack of confidence and sloppy play on the field plagued the Cougars. They had been absent from the playoffs four...Published: Aug 17, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP FOOTBALL: CBA, Rosewood renew Little River Rivalry
By AVIEL SMOLKA asmolka@newsargus.com The opening night of football season can feel a lot like Christmas. And there's no better gift to unwrap than watching Rosewood and Charles B. Aycock renew their Little River Rivalry tonight at Branch Pope Field....Published: Aug 17, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP FOOTBALL: Preseason mantra is Goldsboro's 'golden rule'
By RUDY COGGINS rcoggins@newsargus.com During its preseason preparation on the gridiron, Goldsboro has lived by the mantra "discipline, alignment, assignment ... Cougar football." Seems simple, right? It does to first-year head coach Timothy Ray. "We want to play disciplined, be...Published: Aug 17, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Goldsboro overcomes 55 errors, stops Rosewood
By RUDY COGGINS rcoggins@newsargus.com Another step forward. But Goldsboro has some cleaning up to do on the volleyball court. The Cougars overcame 55 unforced errors to claim a 25-27, 25-20, 25-23, 25-18 victory over county rival Rosewood inside Norvell T....Published: Aug 17, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP GIRLS' GOLF: Chargers win first-ever match as girls'-only team
KENLY -- The inaugural season of the Wayne County Regional Series teed off Thursday afternoon at Cardinal Country Club. And Wayne Country Day enjoyed a historical outing. The Chargers' Karsyn Roberts earned medalist honors with a 36 and helped her...Published: Aug 17, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP GIRLS' TENNIS: Warriors bounce back from loss
Eastern Wayne emerged victorious in five of six singles matches, and turned back Princeton, 7-2, on Thursday afternoon. Emily Stratton, Amelia Dunmire, Ava Bowen and Sarah Underwood each prevailed in straight-set fashion. Fifth-seeded Makaila Colebrook led 7-5, 4-2 before the...Published: Aug 17, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP GIRLS' TENNIS: WCDS falls to The O'Neal School
SOUTHERN PINES -- Wayne Country Day captured wins at Nos. 1 and 2 doubles, but The O'Neal School claimed a 7-2, non-conference win Thursday afternoon. The Chargers' No. 1 tandem of Langley Barnes-Cady Stanley won 9-8 at the top slot....Published: Aug 17, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP BOYS' SOCCER: WCDS wins PK shootout
SOUTHERN PINES -- Wayne Country Day defeated The O'Neal School in a penalty-kick shootout Thursday evening. The teams ended regulation and overtime knotted at 3-3. DJ Drew, Nehemiya Shaw and Frank Best each collected a goal for the Chargers. Marquise...Published: Aug 17, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP BOYS' SOCCER: Gators endure shutout loss
DUDLEY -- Spring Creek recorded 12 shots on goal, but had nothing to show for it in a 3-0, non-conference loss to Southern Wayne on Thursday evening. Goalies Martin Vega Ponce and Juan Carlos Bravo-Reyes combined for 10 saves. The...Published: Aug 17, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP VOLLEYBALL: North Duplin dumps Lejeune
CALYPSO -- Jamilyn Wallace provided a team-high five kills as North Duplin cruised past Lejeune 25-22, 25-14, 25-5 on Thursday evening. Logan Jones registered three digs defensively. Hannah Martin served seven aces, while Callie Thornton had six. Cassy King handed...Published: Aug 17, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Chargers pick up first road win
SOUTHERN PINES -- Mia Bolechowski pounded out 10 kills during Wayne Country Day's 25-21, 25-23, 25-8 non-conference win over The O'Neal School on Thursday afternoon. Grayson Jeffreys supplied 10 kills and four aces. Cate Eagles doled out 10 assists and...Published: Aug 17, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Hawks sweep Saints
North Lenoir 3, Southern Wayne 0 La GRANGE -- Southern Wayne traveled to North Lenoir and endured a 25-12, 26-24, 25-16 loss inside Wooten Gym on Thursday evening. Freshman Abbey Parker recorded 15 assists for the Saints. Kya Hunter had...Published: Aug 17, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
JV FOOTBALL: Rosewood 36, C.B. Aycock 34
Rosewood 36, C.B. Aycock 34 -- CBA scored a touchdown in the final 20 seconds, but failed on its two-point conversion attempt in the season opener for both teams. Kameron Lamm tallied three touchdowns and 150 yards rushing on 15...Published: Aug 17, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
JV DIGEST
Volleyball: North Lenoir d. Southern Wayne 25-11, 25-12 -- Freshman Katie Toler had five kills for the Saints. Teammate Ashleigh Holloman, also a freshman, dished out five assists....Published: Aug 17, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
Local Calendar
Today Prep football C.B. Aycock at Rosewood 7 p.m. Hobbton at Goldsboro 7 p.m. Hunt at Eastern Wayne 7 p.m. Smithfield-Selma at Princeton 7 p.m. Wilm. Ashley at Southern Wayne 7 p.m. Spring Creek at North Duplin 7 p.m. Prep...Published: Aug 17, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story