Sunday, September 9, 2018
COLLEGE SPORTS: Eisen says two sports, women's field hockey and wrestling, are sensible fit for UMO
By RUDY COGGINS rcoggins@newsargus.com MOUNT OLIVE -- Dr. David Poole kept his promise. It was earlier than expected, though. The fifth president in University of Mount Olive history, Poole confidently spoke about increasing student enrollment and adding sports to one...Published: Sep 9, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story
COLLEGE SPORTS: TSN allows followers to view UMO contests from any location
By RUDY COGGINS rcoggins@newsargus.com MOUNT OLIVE -- Can't attend a University of Mount game this season? Don't fret. Grab your iPhone, iPad, laptop or sit at your desktop and watch the Trojan Sports Network from the comfort of home. TSN...Published: Sep 9, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story
LOCAL NOTIONS: Warriors finally show some fight on volleyball court
Anna Hajjar pulled up a chair. She sat down and took a moment to wipe a couple of tears from her eyes. The salty drops didn't come from disappointment, but from pure joy, instead. Hajjar finally saw the fight from...Published: Sep 9, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story
PREP FOOTBALL: Well-used timeout aids Goldsboro in 4th quarter
By RUDY COGGINS rcoggins@newsargus.com PIKEVILLE -- Tied at 14-14 with county rival Charles B. Aycock, Goldsoro faced a fourth-and-15 inside four-down territory. His play sheet in hand, GHS head coach Timothy Ray asked the sideline judge for a timeout. Ray...Published: Sep 9, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story
PREP FOOTBALL: Warriors' Dove nails another game-winning FG
By AVIEL SMOLKA asmolka@newsargus.com As the great Yogi Berra once to said "it ain't over till it's over." Down 26-13 at halftime, Eastern Wayne staged a miraculous comeback to beat Greene Central 35-32 on a last-second field goal at New...Published: Sep 9, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story
PREP FOOTBALL: Saints topple Hawks, end long skid on gridiron
(Editor's note: Story provided to News-Argus by Bryan Hanks of the NeuseNews)La GRANGE--The streak is over. Southern Wayne ended an 18-game skid that dated back to a forfeit win against Charles B. Aycock on Sept. 30, 2016, with a 32-28...Published: Sep 9, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story
PREP FOOTBALL: Area standings
Carolina 1-A Carolina Pct. All Lakewood 0-0 .000 4-0 Princeton 0-0 .000 3-0 North Duplin 0-0 .000 3-1 Rosewood 0-0 .000 3-1 Union 0-0 .000 2-2 Hobbton 0-0 .000 2-2 Friday's games...Published: Sep 9, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story
PREP FOOTBALL: Rosewood defense logs 2nd straight shutout
Win the game against the opponent. Win the game within yourself. Rosewood accomplished both goals in dominating fashion Friday evening. The Eagles' defense posted its second straight shutout and stretched its streak to 16 quarters without giving up a rushing...Published: Sep 9, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story
PREP FOOTBALL: North Duplin runs over Lejeune
CALYPSO -- North Duplin piled up nearly 400 yards of total offense and continued its recent mastery over Lejeune, 56-22, at H.E. Grubbs Field on Friday evening. The Rebels claimed their fifth straight win over the Devilpups and 13th overall...Published: Sep 9, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story
PREP FOOTBALL: Wildcats defeat Gators
NEWTON GROVE -- Turnovers and yellow hankies. Spring Creek committed costly mistakes and endured a 33-6, non-conference defeat against Hobbton on Friday evening. The Gators lost three fumbles, allowed an interception and drew 13 flags for 76 yards. Lamis Jones...Published: Sep 9, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story
PREP FOOTBALL: Goldsboro-C.B. Aycock stats
Goldsboro 0 0 14 21 -- 35 C.B. Aycock 7 7 0 0 -- 14 First quarter CBA -- Jackson 6 run (Jones kick), 1:26 Second quarter CBA -- Jackson 2 run (Jones kick), 6:42 Third quarter G -- Bowden...Published: Sep 9, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story
PREP FOOTBALL: Southern Wayne-N. Lenoir stats
Southern Wayne 6 8 0 18 -- 32 North Lenoir 7 21 0 0 -- 28 First quarter SW -- West 80 kickoff return (kick blocked), 11:48 NL -- Gardner 52 run (Damon Hewitt kick), 5:33 Second quarter NL --...Published: Sep 9, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story
PREP FOOTBALL: North Duplin-Lejeune stats
Lejeune 6 0 0 16 -- 22 North Duplin 14 21 14 7 -- 56 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING: North Duplin -- Mendoza 6-65, TD; Luis Olivos 6-113, 2 TDs; Gage Outlaw 2-27; Kijah Blow 4-60, 2 TDs; DJ Simmons 4-21,...Published: Sep 9, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story
PREP FOOTBALL: Rosewood-Pender stats
Pender 0 0 0 0 -- 0 Rosewood 7 28 9 7 -- 51 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING: Rosewood -- Avante George 12-108, 2 TDs; Michael Reid 7-91, 3 TDs; Dhimani Fenty 7-65; Amrei Atwell 5-60; Trent Lancaster 3-1; Harris 1-(minus-2);...Published: Sep 9, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story
PREP FOOTBALL: SC-Hobbton stats
Spring Creek 6 0 0 0 -- 6 Hobbton 8 0 13 12 -- 33 First quarter SC -- Jones 4 run (run failed) INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING: Spring Creek -- Dominique Morse 7-65; Javon Newsome 13-58; Jordan Ammons 14-49;...Published: Sep 9, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story
PREP BOYS' SOCCER: Newell continues to score for WCDS
Wayne Country Day's scoring reputation preceded itself Friday afternoon. And Freedom Christian's defensive ploy to contain the high-scoring Chargersback-fired. The Patriots kept 10 players from the edge of the 18-yard box to the edge of the midfield center circle the...Published: Sep 9, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Hilltop earns sweep of Faith Christian
Reagan Baumgartner continued her consistent all-around play during Faith Christian's 11-25, 11-25, 14-25 loss to N.C. Christian Schools Association 2-A foe Hilltop Christian on Friday. Baumgartner supplied six kills, three aces, eight digs and one block. Emma Meador dished out...Published: Sep 9, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story
PREPS DIGEST: JV sports
Boys' soccer: Wayne Country Day 9, Freedom Christian 0 -- Max Young torched the Patriots' defense for a season-high five goals on Friday afternoon. Berkley Woodard added two goals, while Thomas Gurley and Josiah Benton provided one goal apiece. Gurley...Published: Sep 9, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story