Friday, November 30, 2012
Perennial power Lakewood tops SW girls
SALEMBURG -- Dikeya Cox logged a double-double in Southern Wayne's 54-45, non-conference loss to perennial Class 1-A powerhouse Lakewood on Thursday evening. Cox notched 16 points and 11 rebounds for the Saints, who were handed their second loss of the...Published: Nov 30, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Outlaw, Roberts pace SW boys on the road
SALEMBURG -- Ronnell Outlaw and Jaylen Roberts each flirted with a double-double during Southern Wayne's 71-47, non-conference triumph over Lakewood on Thursday evening. Outlaw delivered 18 points, eight assists and four steals. Roberts contributed 10 points and eight rebounds. Jamiel...Published: Nov 30, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Reid, Winston-Salem State teammates use 2011 as motivation
Season-ending defeats are never easy to forget. And even harder to swallow to when they occur in semifinal-round play of the NCAA Division II football playoffs. Just ask Khendra Reid. The Winston-Salem State senior vividly recalls the emotional loss to...Published: Nov 30, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Preps digest: JV, middle school sports
JV sports * Boys' basketball: Lakewood 62, Southern Wayne 55 -- Montrell Plummer led the Saints' offense with 19 points. Xavier Pearsall and Marquail Broddick contributed 16 and 11 points, respectively. The Saints (1-2 overall) visit Jones Senior today....Published: Nov 30, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Prep wrestling box scores
C.B. Aycock 72 Greene Central 12 Hwt -- Jorge Flores (CBA) wbf Jordan Williams, 1 minute, 51 seconds; 106 -- Zack Howard (CBA) wbf Lisa Anderson, 1:41; 113 -- Jacob Dickenson (CBA) wbf Deondra Sutton, 2:53; 120 -- Jordan Bailey...Published: Nov 29, 2012 1:49 PM Full Story
Preps digest: JV sports roundup
JV sports * Boys' basketball: Goldsboro 46, Southern Nash 41 -- Eric Bufkin led Goldsboro with 14 points. Daktavius Wheeler added nine points and Nashir Bowden finished with eight. Goldsboro improved to 2-0 overall. * Boys' basketball: C.B. Aycock...Published: Nov 29, 2012 1:49 PM Full Story
Tuesday's prep basketball boxes
BOYS C.B. Aycock 13 14 7 23 -- 57 Rosewood 16 6 14 14 -- 50 C.B. AYCOCK (3-1) Greg Williams 4 0 9-10 17, Shakell Powell 2 1 1-2 8, Neil Clark 1 0 0-2 2, Michael Williams 9...Published: Nov 29, 2012 1:49 PM Full Story
Hunt rolls over Eastern Wayne's boys
WILSON -- Wilson Hunt shot the lights out and Eastern Wayne had no answer in a 76-34 defeat on Wednesday night. Jamal Shuford led the Warriors with 10 points and five assists. Eastern Wayne (1-1 overall) will travel to Southern...Published: Nov 29, 2012 1:49 PM Full Story
Rams hold off Demons in basketball
WILSON -- Greene Central got key stops down the stretch and held off Wilson Fike 67-60 on Wednesday night. Tevin Bates led the Rams with 11 points. Sae Wooten added 10 points in the win....Published: Nov 29, 2012 1:49 PM Full Story
Cougars collect road win at Southern Nash
BAILEY -- Goldsboro jumped out to a double-digit lead in the first quarter and never looked back in a 60-49, non-conference win over Southern Nash on Wednesday night. Damarion Henderson led the Cougars with 13 points. Myron Carmon added 11...Published: Nov 29, 2012 1:49 PM Full Story
Eastern Wayne girls beat Hunt
WILSON -- Eastern Wayne made a thrilling last-minute comeback to beat Wilson Hunt 42-37 on Friday night. The Warriors were down by eight points with two minutes to play, but turned the tides with pressure defense. Elondia Grant led Eastern...Published: Nov 29, 2012 1:49 PM Full Story
CBA girls knock off Rosewood, 66-46
Charles B. Aycock outscored Rosewood on its way to a 66-46, non-conference victory on Wednesday evening. A back-and-forth first quarter left the Golden Falcons with a 16-15 advantage after the opening eight minutes. Aycock reeled off nine unanswered points to...Published: Nov 29, 2012 1:49 PM Full Story
Trojans among leaders in Hawn Cup competition
HIGH POINT -- Mount Olive College remains in contention to repeat in two categories after sweeping the Joby Hawn Cup competition a year ago. The Trojans share second place overall with second-year member King (Tenn.) College, and are one-half point...Published: Nov 29, 2012 1:49 PM Full Story
Pirates' move to Big East in football expected to be a challenge
East Carolina stuck its toe in the water, but didn't completely dive in Tuesday afternoon. The Pirates still made a big splash, though. Athletics director Terry Holland and Chancellor Steve Ballard announced that ECU will become a football-only member of...Published: Nov 29, 2012 1:49 PM Full Story
Golden Falcons' boys' basketball team overcomes adversity on the road
Rather than get frustrated in the face of adversity, Charles B. Aycock's experience-laden team let its play do the talking Wednesday evening. The Golden Falcons played through numerous difficult calls in the second half and sank key free throws down...Published: Nov 29, 2012 1:49 PM Full Story
CBA grapplers defeat Fike, Greene Central
PIKEVILLE -- Thrown to the wolves a year ago, Charles B. Aycock's upper weights showed their maturity and displayed their experience against Wilson Fike on Wednesday evening. Jaquan Walker's major decision at 160 pounds fueled a match-ending 31-5 run and...Published: Nov 29, 2012 1:49 PM Full Story
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Preps digest: Middle school results
Middle schools * Girls' basketball: Wayne Christian 24, Epiphany 14 -- Kasey Norris and Georgia Parnell each scored six points for Wayne Christian, which improved to 2-0 overall this season. * Girls' basketball: East Wake Academy 37, Wayne Country...Published: Nov 28, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Rosewood grapplers split with Tarboro, North Pitt
TARBORO -- Shyhieem Peterson and Blake Dean collected late-match victories to lead Rosewood past Tarboro, 48-32, in a non-conference tri-meet contested at Martin Middle School. North Pitt prevailed in four of the final five individual bouts and handed Rosewood...Published: Nov 28, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Massengill records double-double for Bulldogs
PRINCETON -- Savanna Massengill scored 14 points and pulled down 13 rebounds, but it wasn't enough as Princeton endured a 52-36 loss to Midway in its season opener on Tuesday night. Charley Cox provided eight points for the Bulldogs and...Published: Nov 28, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Fike slips past Southern Wayne boys
DUDLEY -- Wilson Fike made its final shot in a back-and-forth game. Southern Wayne's last attempt clanged off the rim. When the smoke cleared, the Demons walked off with a 59-58, non-conference victory on Tuesday night. "That was one of...Published: Nov 28, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Davis emerges Chargers' top scorer in road win
ZEBULON -- Wayne Country Day placed four scorers in double figures and cruised to an 86-35, non-conference win at East Wake Academy on Tuesday evening Joel Davis finished with 20 points and Deshar Thomas added 17. Lee Atkinson supplied 14...Published: Nov 28, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
WCDS' Pittman qualifies for NCISAA state swim meet
Zan Pittman went to work and reaped a couple of rewards in the Family YMCA pool on Monday evening. Pittman, a seventh-grader at Wayne Country Day, qualified for the N.C. Independent Schools Athletic Association 1-A state championship meet in two...Published: Nov 28, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Bethel Christian upends Faith Christian girls in NCCSA region affair
KINSTON -- Bethel Christian handed Faith Christian a 49-25 loss on Tuesday evening. Mollie Roebuck scored 12 points for the Conquerors. Abigail Pierce had 5 points and Meredith Clark provided four points and 11 rebounds. Meredith Mooring added four points...Published: Nov 28, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Golden Falcon girls fall behind early, never recover
NASHVILLE -- Charles B. Aycock trailed by 19 points after one quarter and never recovered in a 53-40, non-conference loss Tuesday evening at Nash Central. Myleah Jones led the Golden Falcons with 11 points. Quanika Artis added 10 points. Calah...Published: Nov 28, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Barfield, Kornegay pace Eagles against Faith-RM
Wayne Christian suffered a 38-26, non-conference loss to visiting Faith Christian of Rocky Mount on Tuesday evening. Brooke Barfield finished with 12 points for the Eagles. Kelsey Kornegay added eight points and nine rebounds. Katie Isenhower contributed 10 rebounds and...Published: Nov 28, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Tuesday's prep basketball boxes
BOYS Jones Senior 16 18 13 19 -- 66 Spring Creek 12 18 11 23 -- 64 JONES SENIOR Eric Dudley Jr. 6 1 1-1 16, K.D. McCall 5 1 1-2 14, Miguel Foy 3 3 3-4 18, Glen White...Published: Nov 28, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Faith Christian boys defeated by Bethel
KINSTON -- Faith Christian struggled to keep up in a 71-42 loss at N.C. Christian Schools Association region foe Bethel Christian on Tuesday night. Blake Floars paced the Conquerors with 22 points. Richard Sasser had seven points. Faith (4-2 overall)...Published: Nov 28, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Midway spoils Princeton's season opener
PRINCETON -- Princeton watched a late lead slip away in a season-opening, 48-37 loss to Midway on Tuesday night. The Bulldogs led 35-33 with three minutes to play, but were haunted by missed free throws down the stretch. Nick Cobb...Published: Nov 28, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Faith-RM nips Wayne Christian's boys, 58-55
Wayne Christian came up short in a 58-55, non-conference loss to Faith Christian on Rocky Mount on Tuesday night at Clifford Gymnatorium. Sophomore David Swets paced the Eagles with 18 points, 14 rebounds and seven blocks. Dylan Smith provided 14...Published: Nov 28, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
CBA boys dealt first setback of the season
NASHVILLE -- Charles B. Aycock watched a three-point halftime deficit swell during the final two quarters of a 63-46, non-conference loss at Nash Central on Tuesday evening. The Golden Falcons were outscored 36-22 after halftime. Cameron Johnson paced Aycock with...Published: Nov 28, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Ayden-Grifton sweeps regular-season series from Greene Central
AYDEN -- Greene Central endured a 62-57, non-conference loss at Ayden-Grifton on Tuesday evening. Tevin Bates, Curtez Braswell and Javan Rozelle each scored nine points for the Rams. Sae Wooten added seven points....Published: Nov 28, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Trojan women stay unbeaten on season
MOUNT OLIVE -- Still unbeaten. But barely. Tamara Nesmith drained two free throws with 5.1 seconds remaining, and Mount Olive College turned back King (Tenn.) College, 60-56, during their Conference Carolinas women's basketball game at Kornegay Arena on Tuesday evening....Published: Nov 28, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Lakewood girls handle North Duplin
CALYPSO -- North Duplin opened its season with a 66-13, non-conference loss to Lakewood on Tuesday evening. Shaily McCarty led the Rebels with seven points. Belle Scritchfield and Deja Aycock each had three points. North Duplin (0-1 overall) visits Hobbton...Published: Nov 28, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Fike knocks off Southern Wayne's girls
DUDLEY -- Southern Wayne could not hold off hot-shooting Wilson Fike on Tuesday night. The Demons rallied from a double-digit first half deficit and claimed a 61-56 victory. "We are a team right now trying to learn and get better,"...Published: Nov 28, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Best logs double-double in Chargers' first win of the season
ZEBULON -- Sarah Best poured in 26 points to go with 10 rebounds and four assists in Wayne Country Day's 45-21, non-conference win Tuesday evening at East Wake Academy. Hannah Pearson supplied 10 points and seven rebounds for the Chargers....Published: Nov 28, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Borja scores 18 in Gators' season-opening defeat
SEVEN SPRINGS -- Spring Creek showed drastic signs of improvement from a year ago in a 51-33 loss first-year head coach Charlie Cotten's debut Tuesday evening. The Gators trailed just 22-17 at the half, but were outscored 32-16 in the...Published: Nov 28, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Aycock's Sauls turns in solid effort in the pool
Charles B. Aycock's Savannah Sauls captured first place in two individual events and swam the anchor legs on two relays that logged second-place times during a multi-team meet contested at B.G. Darden Natatorium inside the Goldsboro Family Y on Tuesday...Published: Nov 28, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Rosewood's Silknitter fares well in meet
Rosewood's Kodey Silknitter emerged victorious in the 500-yard freestyle and placed second in the 200-yard individual medley during a multi-team swim meet contested at B.G. Darden Natatorium inside the Goldsboro Family Y on Tuesday evening. Silknitter beat his nearest competitor...Published: Nov 28, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Missed free throws doom MOC men
MOUNT OLIVE -- Mount Olive played its best defensive half of the season Tuesday evening. But the Trojans just couldn't cash in on the offensive end. Unbeaten King (Tenn.) College knocked down pivotal free throws in the closing minutes of...Published: Nov 28, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Spring Creek boys drop season-opener to Jones Senior
SEVEN SPRINGS -- If Taylor Jones can get the type of effort his team turned in on Tuesday night on a consistent basis, Spring Creek should just be fine by the time Carolina 1-A Conference play rolls around. The Gators...Published: Nov 28, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Walnut Creek LGA news
Faye Franklin emerged low-putts winner during weekly play on the Walnut Creek Country Club links. Hiromi Sueki and Linda Cannon secured low gross and low net, respectively....Published: Nov 28, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
ECU to join Big East as football-only member in 2014
GREENVILLE -- East Carolina University, in a joint announcement with the Big East Conference Tuesday, has accepted a formal invitation to join the league as a football-only member starting with the 2014 season. ECU will continue its current partnership...Published: Nov 28, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Monday, November 26, 2012
Players buy into coach's philosophy, reap late-season rewards
They gathered around their coach with sweat-lined faces that showed their frustration. A four-touchdown deficit with eight minutes to go was undoubtedly an insurmountable deficit to overcome. "Don't give up" their faithful fans shouted from the sidelines. "Don't quit" shouted...Published: Nov 26, 2012 1:46 PM Full Story
Sunday, November 25, 2012
Swimmer Kanter wins two senior gold medals
Jerry Kanter isn't the kind of athlete who lets anything get in his way, especially his age. At 85, Kanter recently brought home two gold medals from the North Carolina Senior Games in Cary, winning both the 50-yard freestyle...Published: Nov 25, 2012 1:52 AM Full Story
Princeton-Plymouth box
Princeton 0 14 0 6 -- 20 Plymouth 16 8 6 12 -- 42 First quarter Ply -- McCray 4 run (Pitt run), 10:47 Ply -- McCray 1 run (Pitt run), 7:51 Second quarter Ply -- Sheppard 90 interception return...Published: Nov 25, 2012 1:52 AM Full Story
Plymouth ends Princeton's Cinderella season
PLYMOUTH -- The clock struck midnight. The glass slipper shattered. Princeton's fairy-tale run in the N.C. High School Athletic Association Class 1-A (small-school) football playoffs ended Friday evening. Plymouth converted three turnovers into touchdowns and emerged victorious 42-20 in the...Published: Nov 25, 2012 1:52 AM Full Story
Trojan netters ranked 45th nationally in ITA Division II preseason poll
MOC Sports Information MOUNT OLIVE -- The Mount Olive College men's tennis team, the reigning Conference Carolinas champion, is ranked No. 45 in the ITA Division II men's preseason national poll, compiled by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association. The Trojans' Edgar...Published: Nov 25, 2012 1:52 AM Full Story
Stallions too much for Tigers in 1-AA east final
Jacksonville Daily News WARSAW -- Southwest Onslow allowed touchdowns on James Kenan's first and final drives, but in between it was all Stallions on Friday night. Quarterback Shak Pershey scored 3 touchdowns and combined for 155 yards rushing with DaMonta...Published: Nov 25, 2012 1:52 AM Full Story
James Kenan-Southwest Onslow box
SW Onslow 7 14 14 0 -- 35 James Kenan 7 0 0 6 -- 13 First quarter JK -- Sutton 51 pass from Barnes (Hernandez kick), 10:06 SWO -- Winbush 27 run (Matics kick), 4:10 Second quarter SWO --...Published: Nov 25, 2012 1:52 AM Full Story
Goldsboro's Bryant, Stampeders eye Grey Cup
Every little boy playing football in the backyard over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend will undoubtedly dream about making a play in a big professional game. Stanley Bryant will get a chance to live that dream today. Bryant, a Goldsboro...Published: Nov 25, 2012 1:52 AM Full Story
Pirates earn share of CUSA East Division championship
GREENVILLE -- Senior day? Shane Carden must have gotten confused. The East Carolina freshman quarterback had a career day to remember, throwing for 439 yards and rushing for the game-winning touchdown in a 65-59, double-overtime thriller over Marshall at Dowdy-Ficklen...Published: Nov 25, 2012 1:52 AM Full Story
Friday, November 23, 2012
Outdoors -- Quiet hunting available at Singletary Tract
A lone hunter stood at the back of his vehicle, putting on coveralls before heading back into the woods. A locked metal gate painted yellow blocked his vehicle from entering, but the trail beyond the gate was welcome to foot...Published: Nov 23, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Rams fall to Ayden-Grifton
Jalyn Harper collected 12 points in Greene Central's 62-56, non-conference loss to Ayden-Grifton. Sae Wooten added 10 points, while Kevin Ormond contributed seven points. Quante Smith and Austin Batchelor pulled down eight and six rebounds, respectively. The Rams had 25...Published: Nov 23, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Southern Wayne triumphs in Smith's debut
JACKSONVILLE -- Tarvis Bradshaw led three players in double figures with 22 points and Southern Wayne triumphed 84-74 over Jacksonville in the debut of new head coach Dwight Smith. Ronnell Outlaw chipped in 19 points and Jamiel Price added 18...Published: Nov 23, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Saints grapple in Hoke County
RAEFORD -- Southern Wayne's Aaron Ashford, Kris Faison and Austin Williams each seized their first-ever varsity win during the day-long Hoke County Duals. Noah Blackmon concluded the day 4-0 and remained perfect in five outings this season. Deonta Hayes collected...Published: Nov 23, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Quillen breaks career-win record at Rosewood
WILSON -- Nick Quillen set the career-win record and Rosewood recorded eight pins during a 63-18, non-conference conquest of Wilson Hunt on the wrestling mat. Quillen pinned the Warriors' Nishaun Mack in 51 seconds, giving him 167 career victories. The...Published: Nov 23, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Rosewood's Quillen must keep focus while on the mat
Nick Quillen has reached the pinnacle of his sport. The trick now is to stay there. The Rosewood High senior grappler carries the bulls-eye on his back after capturing the 120-pound gold medal during the 2012 N.C. High School Athletic...Published: Nov 21, 2012 9:53 PM Full Story
Bulldogs' maturity paying dividends
As the stage has grown bigger each week during Princeton's run through the postseason, so too have the performances turned in by the Bulldogs. The stakes grow even higher for Princeton on Friday when it travels to Plymouth in the...Published: Nov 21, 2012 9:53 PM Full Story
Saints' Cox signs NLI with Gardner-Webb
Each time Southern Wayne catcher Ashton Cox either blocked a pitch behind the plate or stepped into the batter's box to hit last season, he'd look into left center field toward the jersey that honored the late Kevin Wise. Cox...Published: Nov 21, 2012 9:53 PM Full Story
County grapplers open season in Turkey Classic
Wrestlers from three county schools might shy away from the turkey and dressing on Thanksgiving, but they enjoyed a different feast Tuesday evening. Rivals Eastern Wayne, Rosewood and Charles B. Aycock dined on takedowns, reversals, nearfalls and pins during the...Published: Nov 21, 2012 9:53 PM Full Story
Simmons, Walker named ECC players-of-the-year in respective sports
By RUDY COGGINS News-Argus Sports Editor Charles B. Aycock senior Tara Simmons and sophomore Ashton Walker were named the Eastern Carolina 3-A Conference player-of-the-year in women's golf and women's tennis, respectively, for the fall sports season. Simmons led the Golden...Published: Nov 21, 2012 9:53 PM Full Story
James Kenan doesn't want another shootout
Ken Avent Jr. did not want his team to get into a shootout with Red Springs last Friday night. But the Tigers did just that and won 68-41 -- their best offensive performance of the season. Heading into the N.C....Published: Nov 21, 2012 9:53 PM Full Story
Southern Wayne girls rout Jacksonville
JACKSONVILLE -- Southern Wayne used stifling defense to take down Jacksonville 48-29 on Tuesday night. The Saints tallied 20 steals as a team in the win. Cierra Thompson led the Saints with 14 points and eight steals. Zarra Atkins added...Published: Nov 21, 2012 9:53 PM Full Story
Richardson, Holloman lead Warriors on the road
HAVELOCK -- Malik Richardson notched a double-double and Eastern Wayne launched its 2012-13 season with a 70-62, non-conference triumph over Havelock. Richardson tallied 14 points and pulled down 11 rebounds for the Warriors, who triumphed in Glen Darden's head coaching...Published: Nov 21, 2012 9:53 PM Full Story
Goldsboro-RM Prep basketball boxes
BOYS Rocky Mt. Prep 18 22 23 23 -- 86 Goldsboro 9 9 10 22 -- 50 ROCKY MOUNT PREP Aaron Oates 3 0 1-3 7, Donte Samuels 3 1 4-5 13, Jacob Barrett 4 0 9-12 17, Isiah Armstrong...Published: Nov 21, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Rocky Mount Prep-Goldsboro boys
Russell Stephens knows nothing in high school basketball is decided in November. After a 36-point, season-opening home loss, Stephens also knows his team has plenty of work to do. Goldsboro struggled to match Rocky Mount Prep's blistering pace in an...Published: Nov 21, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Preps digest: JV, middle school sports
JV sports * Boys' basketball: Goldsboro 81, Rocky Mount Prep 40 -- Kisheem Faison led the Cougars (1-0 overall) with 18 points. Andre Castille scored 13 points and Daktavius Wheeler added 12 points. Eric Bufkin scored 11 points. *...Published: Nov 21, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Sauls leads Aycock's effort in the pool
The Golden Falcons girls, the reigning ECC team champions, piled up 104.5 points in their eight-team portion of the marathon event. Savannah Sauls claimed first-place honors in the 200 free (2:13.33) and qualified for the regionals with a meet-best performance...Published: Nov 21, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Cougars turn up defensive heat, roll past RM Prep
Goldsboro scored 18 consecutive points in the second quarter to break open a close game in a season-opening, 66-23 win over visiting Rocky Mount Prep on Tuesday evening. The Cougars turned up their defensive pressure in the second quarter and...Published: Nov 21, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Hunt hands CBA first loss of the season
PIKEVILLE -- Wilson Hunt used a big second quarter to pull away from Charles B. Aycock in a 47-24 victory on Tuesday night. Brianna Pate let the Hunt attack with 12 points. Myleah Jones scored eight points for C.B. Aycock....Published: Nov 21, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Warriors tip off season with road win
HAVELOCK -- Eastern Wayne won its first game of the season with a 64-34 win over Havelock on Tuesday night. Tamiya Dortch led the Warriors with 13 points. Elondia Grant added 11 points and Tianna Christopher finished with 10. Eastern...Published: Nov 21, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Wayne Christian girls defeat Terra Ceia
PANTEGO -- Wayne Christian played stellar defense in a 38-23 win over Terra Ceia Christian on Tuesday night. Kelsey Kornegay led the Eagles with 12 points and eight rebounds. Brooke Barfield added 11 points and eight boards. Katie Isenhower finished...Published: Nov 21, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Raynor pumps in 24 points, Eagles stop Panthers
KENLY -- Rosewood got a big night from Jyonte Raynor en route to a 60-39 win over North Johnston on Tuesday night. Raynor led the Eagles with 24 points. Zach Barnes added 12 points for the Eagles. Rosewood (1-0 overall)...Published: Nov 21, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
WCDS boys dominate Wilson Christian
Wayne Country Day got its offense rolling early in a 92-55, non-conference win over Wilson Christian on Tuesday night. Lee Atkinson led the Chargers with 22 points. Deshar Thomas added 20 points and Kris Coley finished with 15. Joel Davis...Published: Nov 21, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Wayne Christian boys break into win column
PANTEGO -- Wayne Christian earned its first win of the season with a 56-40 triumph over Terra Ceia on Tuesday night. Tyler Lacerda led the Eagles with 16 points. Dylan Smith added 14 points and six rebounds. David Swets finished...Published: Nov 21, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Southern Wayne grapples with Hunt
WILSON -- Six Southern Wayne grapplers emerged victorious during a season-opening, 48-33 dual-team loss to perennial Class 3-A power Wilson Hunt on Tuesday evening. Heavyweight Deonta Hayes, 106-pounder Noah Blackmon, 152-pounder Okhanye Wallace and 182-pounder Chris Brinson each pinned their...Published: Nov 21, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
CBA varsity boys off to 2-0 start
PIKEVILLE -- C.B. Aycock earned its second win in as many nights with a 55-54 triumph over Wilson Hunt on Tuesday evening. Cameron Johnson led the Golden Falcons with 13 points. Michael Williams added 12 points in the win. A.J....Published: Nov 21, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Walnut Creek LGA news
Faye Franklin seized low putts during weekly play contested on the picturesque Walnut Creek Country Club links. Hiromi Sueki and Mary Morris claimed low gross and low net, respectively....Published: Nov 21, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Saints' Davis leads regional-qualifying parade
Chad Davis hasn't lost his stroke. The reigning Eastern Carolina 3-A Conference male swimmer-of-the-year, Davis returned to the Family Y pool Tuesday evening and posted two eastern regional-qualifying times in season-opening action. Davis, a senior at Southern Wayne, churned through...Published: Nov 21, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Local preps digest
Girls' basketball Faith Christian 35, Cornerstone Christian 33 Meredith Mooring collected 10 points and Faith Christian defeated Cornerstone Christian, 35-33, for its first victory of the season Monday evening. Abigail Pierce and Meredith Skinner scored six points apiece for the...Published: Nov 20, 2012 1:46 PM Full Story
Trojan women easily dispose of Crusaders
MOUNT OLIVE -- The Mount Olive College women's basketball team got off to the kind of start that most squads dream about. North Greenville University never recovered. The Trojan women romped from the opening tip during a 100-63 victory at...Published: Nov 20, 2012 1:46 PM Full Story
North Greenville upends Trojans
MOUNT OLIVE -- Mount Olive College head men's basketball coach Joey Higginbotham opened the final stat sheet and scratched his head. The Trojans claimed nearly every offensive category against North Greenville (S.C.) University on Monday evening. But the field-goal percentage...Published: Nov 20, 2012 1:46 PM Full Story
'Old-school' player likes Heels' style
An "old-school" player who relishes the "thinking" side of baseball, Adam Pate found the perfect home to continue his career. And he's not traveling too far from his roots, either. The Charles B. Aycock senior signed a national letter-of-intent with...Published: Nov 20, 2012 1:46 PM Full Story
16th MOC golf tournament raises funds
MOUNT OLIVE -- The 16th annual Mount Olive College Alumni Golf tournament, contested at Southern Wayne Country Club, raised additional proceeds for its ever-growing Alumni Endowed Scholarship Fund, which is nearing the $80,000 mark. Ryan Fields, Taylor Jones, Heath Whitfield...Published: Nov 20, 2012 1:46 PM Full Story
Monday, November 19, 2012
Lafond sets new record at national meet
MOC Sports Information JOPLIN, Mo. -- Freshman Dylan Lafond emerged Mount Olive College's top performer during the NCAA Division II men's cross country championships contested Saturday. Lafond took 93rd overall among 245 runners with a time of 31 minutes, 25.4...Published: Nov 19, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Prep notebook: Princeton avenges another regular-season loss
Princeton head football coach Derrick Minor used familiarity to his advantage when preparing for a second meeting with Carolina 1-A Conference foe North Duplin in the first round of the N.C. High School Athletic Association 1-A (small-school) playoffs. The...Published: Nov 19, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Prep football players of the week
Offense: Ja'Quan Williams, James Kenan. Sophomore rushed for 211 yards and three touchdowns for unbeaten Tigers, who reached eastern championship game for first time since 2007.Defense: Adrian Whack, Princeton. One of three players to record six tackles, Whack also picked...Published: Nov 19, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Eagles fall to Oakwood
FAYETTEVILLE -- Wayne Christian dropped a 53-34 decision to Oakwood in the Cape Fear Christian Academy Senior Classic on Saturday night. Chris Easom led the Eagles with 18 points. David Swets added six points and four blocks. Wayne Christian (0-4...Published: Nov 19, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Faith Christian boys split pair of games in Southeastern Tip-Off
ZEBULON -- Faith Christian split a pair of games at the annual Southeastern Tip-off Invitational during the weekend. The Conquerors defeated Cremmerton Christian 57-44 on Friday night. Aaron Hill led the victors with 16 points and Blake Floars added 14....Published: Nov 19, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Sunday, November 18, 2012
Local preps digest
Boys' basketball Cape Fear Christian 95, Wayne Christian 55 * ERWIN -- Senior Dylan Smith led three Wayne Christian players with 15 points in a 95-55 loss to Cape Fear Christian in opening-round play of the CFCA Senior Classic on...Published: Nov 18, 2012 1:53 AM Full Story
Tigers outlast Red Devils, reach east final
WARSAW -- Some teams would be ecstatic over reaching the N.C. High School Athletic Association 1-AA (large-school) east regional championship game. There would be an on-field celebration, a coach doused with Gatorade and fans jumping out of the stands to...Published: Nov 18, 2012 1:53 AM Full Story
Red Springs-James Kenan box
Red Springs 21 0 0 20 -- 41 James Kenan 14 21 14 19 -- 68 First quarter RS -- Lesane 1 run (Bannick kick), 10:50 JK -- Williams 58 run (Hernandez kick), 10:34 RS -- McGeatchy 27 pass from...Published: Nov 18, 2012 1:53 AM Full Story
Princeton ousts archrival Rosewood
Minutes after the biggest win in his tenure at Princeton, first-year head coach Derrick Minor spoke to his team about the importance of continuing to build upon the Bulldogs' football tradition. That tradition got even richer Friday evening. Princeton dominated...Published: Nov 18, 2012 1:53 AM Full Story
Princeton-Rosewood box
Princeton 13 6 0 8 -- 27 Rosewood 0 0 7 0 -- 7 First quarter PHS -- Woodard 38 pass from Allen (Woodard kick failed), 10:45 PHS -- McDougald 31 pass from Wooten (Woodard kick), 3:02 Second quarter PHS...Published: Nov 18, 2012 1:53 AM Full Story
Mount Olive men bounce back
MOUNT OLIVE -- The second night of the 47th annual Mount Olive Pickle Classic turned out to be much more fun for the home team than the first night. Mount Olive College claimed its first win of the college basketball...Published: Nov 18, 2012 1:53 AM Full Story
NC prep football scores
CLASS 4AA EAST (1) Garner 56, (3) Raleigh Leesville Road 35 MIDEAST (2) Fayetteville Britt 56, (1) Richmond County 52 MIDWEST (1) Matthews Butler 25, (2) East Forsyth 15 WEST (1) Charlotte Mallard Creek 42, (2) Charlotte Olympic 0 CLASS...Published: Nov 18, 2012 1:53 AM Full Story
MOC inducts seventh athletics hall of fame class
MOC Sports Information MOUNT OLIVE -- Young men who laid the groundwork for the success of the Mount Olive College baseball program and one of the cornerstones of the early years of Trojan women's athletics were inducted into the MOC...Published: Nov 18, 2012 1:52 AM Full Story
Trojans roll past Converse
MOUNT OLIVE -- Mount Olive proved defense wins ballgames. But the Trojan women grew up a little bit, too, Saturday afternoon. Tamara Nesmith led four players in double figures with 21 points in an 87-34 thrashing of Converse (S.C.) College...Published: Nov 18, 2012 1:52 AM Full Story
Friday, November 16, 2012
Aycock's Simmons signs NLI with Dartmouth College
Those daydreams of hitting golf balls for an Ivy League school are over. They're finally reality for Tara Simmons. The Charles B. Aycock senior inked a national letter-of-intent with Dartmouth College on Wednesday afternoon. She entertained offers from the University...Published: Nov 16, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Special teams play could affect Rosewood-Princeton outcome
Whether its a momentum-changing kick return, a costly missed extra point or what appears to be a routine punt that alters field position, the true value of special teams is not often felt until they dramatically alter the outcome of...Published: Nov 16, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Rosewood defense must contain Princeton's Frasier
Three weeks ago when Rosewood and Princeton played their regular-season finale at the Fred Bartholomew Athletic Complex, there was a chance that the loser of that game would get left out of the playoffs. The Eagles and Bulldogs meet again...Published: Nov 16, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Faith Christian girls fall to Hilltop
WENDELL -- Faith Christian endured a 39-14 loss to Hilltop Christian on Thursday in the Southeast Tipoff Tournament. Meredith Mooring led the Conquerors with four points. Five different Faith players each scored two points. Faith (0-2 overall) faces Heritage Christian...Published: Nov 16, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Hill sparks Faith Christian boys to opening-round win
WENDELL -- Aaron Hill scored 23 points to lead Faith Christian to a 72-52 win over Mount Calvary on Thursday in the Southeast Tipoff Tournament. Richard Sasser provided 15 points for the Conquerors and Blake Floars added 13. Faith (2-0...Published: Nov 16, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Trojans carry different mindset to NCAA Division II men's cross country championships
Forget the "happy to be here" mentality. The objective is different this time for the Mount Olive College men's cross country team. Simply qualifying for the NCAA Division II national championship meet isn't enough any more. The Trojans expect to...Published: Nov 16, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Higginbotham: Trojans must bring their 'A' game each night during Pickle Classic
MOUNT OLIVE -- Mount Olive finds itself at a disadvantage when the 47th annual Pickle Classic tips off Friday evening. The Trojans have yet to play a game, while their three guests -- West Virginia State, Lenoir-Rhyne and Fayetteville State...Published: Nov 16, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
MOC -- Hall of Fame induction
Carl Lancaster's coaching career came full circle when he recruited his sons, Jesse and Nolan, to play baseball at Mount Olive College. The circle is widening. Lancaster finds himself receiving emails of kids who are fathered by former Trojans, and...Published: Nov 16, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Two individuals, 1992 baseball team comprise latest MOC Athletics Hall of Fame class
Expect the unexpected and make adjustments is the message James Kenan head football coach Ken Avent Jr. has given his team in preparation for tonight's game against Red Springs. The No. 2-ranked Tigers (12-0 overall) play host to the Red...Published: Nov 16, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Walnut Creek LGA news
* WILSON -- Hiromi Sueki claimed first net in first flight competition during an Eastern Carolina Ladies Golf Association tournament contested at Willow Springs Country Club. Sueki captured low gross during regular play-day action on the Walnut Creek Country...Published: Nov 14, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Northwood girls upend Wayne Christian
Wayne Christian rallied from a 10-point deficit but couldn't complete the comeback in a 45-40 loss to visiting Northwood Temple in the Carolina Christian 1-A Conference opener for both teams Tuesday evening. Brooke Barfield paced the Eagles with 17...Published: Nov 14, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Senior leadership must surface for Trojan women
The latest edition of the Mount Olive College women's basketball team finds itself searching for an identity without major players in the starting rotation. Andrea Jones, a two-time all-Conference Carolinas performer, is lost to an undisclosed injury for an undetermined...Published: Nov 14, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Northwood boys roll past Eagles
Northwood Temple placed four scorers in double figures in an 88-39 win against Carolina Christian 1-A Conference foe Wayne Christian. Chris Easom led the Eagles with 13 points and David Swets contributed eight points. Dylan Smith had seven points,...Published: Nov 14, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Princeton's Frasier showing more confidence each week
Princeton's Johnny Frasier took the handoff, followed his blockers and met a North Edgecombe defender one-on-one in open space. No problem. Frasier hurdled over the defender and never broke his stride en route to a third-quarter touchdown during second-round action...Published: Nov 14, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Rosewood offense finding its groove
Their names don't get called out over the PA system, aren't in a box score and not common knowledge to the casual fan, but the impact offensive linemen make on a football game is truly immeasurable. Rosewood can attest to...Published: Nov 14, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Inexperience drives MOC men's basketball team to improve each day
Mount Olive College came to the realization that it doesn't want to experience the "hard-knock life" on the basketball court this season after its preseason exhibition game at Old Dominion University. The Monarchs punched the Trojan men in the mouth...Published: Nov 14, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Monday, November 12, 2012
Rosewood, Princeton prepare for third-round battle
Separated by a few miles and the Wayne-Johnston county line, archrivals Rosewood and Princeton get another crack at each other on the football field Friday evening. The stakes are higher this time. The winner punches its ticket to the N.C....Published: Nov 12, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Prep notebook: Princeton defense plays disciplined
LEGGETT -- Trust in yourself. Princeton head football coach Derrick Minor admits the needle is stuck on the record since he and his coaching staff deliver that message to their players every day in practice. They're finally starting to...Published: Nov 12, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Area players of the week
Offense -- Johnny Frasier, Princeton. Sophomore rushed for 163 yards and two touchdowns in second-round playoff victory at North Edgecombe. Defense -- Michael Melendez, James Kenan. Logged team-leading nine tackles in Tigers' come-from-behind win over Union in second round of...Published: Nov 12, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Saturday, November 10, 2012
Princeton-N. Edgecombe box
Princeton 7 15 13 6 -- 43 North Edgecombe 6 0 0 6 -- 12 First quarter P -- Wooten 2 run (R. Woodard kick), 4:18 Second quarter P -- Frasier 10 run (R. Woodard kick), 9:14 P -- Wooten...Published: Nov 10, 2012 11:35 PM Full Story
Princeton rolls past N. Edgecombe
LEGGETT -- Princeton needed its initial offensive and defensive series to size up perennial Class 1-A football powerhouse North Edgecombe on Friday evening. Then someone forgotten to tighten the Bulldogs' leash. Johnny Frasier flirted with the 1,500-yard rushing plateau and...Published: Nov 10, 2012 11:35 PM Full Story
Preps digest
Middle schools * Football: Dillard 42, Brogden 0 -- Jamal Alston paced the Tigers' rushing attack with two touchdowns on runs of 60 and 40 yards. Darryl Gaddis contributed a 30-yard TD run. Jaryan Hargis and Malicah Carter each rushed...Published: Nov 10, 2012 11:35 PM Full Story
NC prep football playoff scores
CLASS 4AA EAST (1) Garner 76, (4) Raleigh Wakefield 34 (3) Leesville Road 37, (2) Middle Creek 30 MIDEAST (1) Richmond County 34, (4) Fuquay-Varina 14 (2) Fayetteville Britt 17, (3) Hoke County 10 MIDWEST (1) Butler 55, (4) Charlotte...Published: Nov 10, 2012 11:35 PM Full Story
MOC women beat St. Augustine's
MOC Sports Information RALEIGH -- Senior Tamara Nesmith sank one of two free throws in the closing seconds, and Mount Olive College opened its 2012-13 women's basketball season with a 61-57 triumph over in-state foe St. Augustine's on Friday evening....Published: Nov 10, 2012 11:35 PM Full Story
Rosewood football moves into third round
Josh Davis thought his high school football career might be over after an ejection and one-game suspension put his future in jeopardy just three weeks ago. Davis is back on the field and doing everything within his power to make...Published: Nov 10, 2012 11:35 PM Full Story
Jones Senior-Rosewood box
Jones Senior 7 0 10 0 -- 17 Rosewood 13 16 0 13 -- 42 First quarter RHS -- McGowan 94 kickoff return (Almontser kick), 11:48 RHS -- Davis 29 run (kick failed), 5:59 J -- White 10 run (Bryant...Published: Nov 10, 2012 11:35 PM Full Story
James Kenan outlasts Union
WARSAW -- The same characteristics that describe a successful assassin also often describe a successful football team. Intelligence, emotional balance and stone-cold efficiency. James Kenan displayed all of those traits in a near-perfect second half on Friday night. The Tigers...Published: Nov 10, 2012 11:35 PM Full Story
James Kenan-Union box
Union 0 14 0 0 -- 14 James Kenan 7 0 14 7 -- 28 First quarter JK -- Williams 14 run (Hernandez kick), 0:02 Second quarter U -- Banks 43 pass from Garcia (Garcia kick), 10:14 U -- Faison...Published: Nov 10, 2012 11:35 PM Full Story
Goldsboro-Northampton box
Goldsboro 14 6 0 7 -- 27 Northampton 7 0 6 21 -- 34 First quarter N -- Lassiter 4 run (McInville kick), 6:22 GHS -- Alston 75 kickoff return (McAlduff kick), 6:08 GHS -- Alston 55 punt return (McAlduff...Published: Nov 10, 2012 11:35 PM Full Story
Goldsboro dropped by Northampton Co.
Northampton 34, Goldsboro 27 * CONWAY -- Brian Lassiter scored the go-ahead touchdown with 65 seconds left and Northampton completed its comeback for a 34-27 win over Goldsboro on Friday night in the second round of the North Carolina High...Published: Nov 10, 2012 11:35 PM Full Story
Eastern Alamance defeats C.B. Aycock
Eastern Alamance 42, C.B. Aycock 6 * MEBANE -- Charles B. Aycock struggled to get its offense going in a 42-6 loss on Friday night at Eastern Alamance. Jeremy Hooks scored the Golden Falcons' (6-6) lone touchdown on a 65-yard...Published: Nov 10, 2012 11:35 PM Full Story
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Preps digest: Middle schools, NRYFL
Middle schools * Voleyball: Norwayne d. Rosewood, 26-24, 25-22, 25-21 -- Norwayne finished the season undefeated at 14-0 overall with a three-set win over Rosewood on Wednesday afternoon. Becka Lynn Pittard led Rosewood with 10 kills. The Eagles concluded the...Published: Nov 8, 2012 1:53 PM Full Story
No. 4-ranked Stallions gallop past Gators in soccer playoffs
JACKSONVILLE -- Fueled by a season-ending loss to Southwest Onslow on its home pitch a year ago, Spring Creek hoped to return the favor Wednesday evening. The Stallions were just too good ... again. Senior midfielder Austin Tausch notched two...Published: Nov 8, 2012 1:53 PM Full Story
Princeton finds self belief
Moments after his team knocked off North Duplin 28-21 in the first round of the N.C. High School Athletic Association 1-A (small school) football playoffs last Friday night, Princeton's Derrick Minor had the look of a head coach who fully...Published: Nov 8, 2012 1:53 PM Full Story
North Edgecombe, Princeton's next opponent, starting to discover identity
There is no better lesson learned in any sport than adversity. Every defeat, every heartbreak, every loss contains its own seed and provides its own lesson on how to improve your performance the next time. The North Edgecombe football team...Published: Nov 8, 2012 1:53 PM Full Story
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Gators don't skip a beat
Linda Salter expected an easy transition when taking over the Spring Creek boys' soccer program. Her history with the current Gators started on the middle school level and two of those teams won Wayne County Middle School Athletic Conference regular-season...Published: Nov 7, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Local Preps Digest
Boys' basketball Goldsboro Heat 50, Wayne Christian 45 * Wayne Christian tipped off its varsity boys' basketball campaign with a 50-45 loss to Goldsboro Heat. Senior Chris Easom pumped in a team-high 12 points and grabbed eight rebounds. Senior Dylan...Published: Nov 7, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Britt: Eagles finding stride
One month ago Rosewood head football coach Robert Britt stood on the field at Goldsboro High School and talked about being prepared, playing with intensity and trying to maintain focus for four quarters. Britt sounded like a coach searching for...Published: Nov 7, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
C.B. Aycock faces another tough road challenge
Charles B. Aycock has been used to wearing the "underdog" tag during most of its football games this season. This week is no different. The fifth-seeded Golden Falcons (6-5 overall) are the guests of state-ranked and top-seeded Eastern Alamance (11-1)...Published: Nov 7, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Six Trojans earn spot on Conference Carolinas All-Academic volleyball team
MOUNT OLIVE -- Mount Olive College and Erskine (S.C.) College shared honors for the most selections on the 2012 Conference Carolinas women's volleyball all-academic team. The Trojans' representatives were Lauren Lee, Nicole Powell, Ashlee Reuter, Talita Rocha, Nicole Sparks...Published: Nov 6, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Preps digest: Middle school, NRYFL
Middle schools * Volleyball: Rosewood d. Mount Olive 25-15, 25-15, 19-25, 25-21 -- Hailey Weeks served six aces for the Eagles, who improved to 12-1 overall this season. Rosewood concludes regular-season play at Norwayne on Wednesday. Youth sports Neuse River...Published: Nov 6, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Monday, November 5, 2012
Prep notebook: James Kenan JV players see quality playing time
WARSAW -- Sophomore. Sophomore. Sophomore. See a pattern here? Several underclassmen saw quality playing time and helped develop a little more depth during James Kenan's opening-round shutout win over East Montgomery in the N.C. High School Athletic Association Class...Published: Nov 5, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Sunday, November 4, 2012
Morris, WAVE president, excited about adding boys' program
Deanna Morris hopes a successful informational meeting about adding a boys' program to the Wayne Area Volleyball Enthusiasts organization is a sign of things to come. A solid number of interested parents and boys attended the recent gathering and left...Published: Nov 4, 2012 1:53 AM Full Story
Spring Creek blanks Midway, advances in 1-A boys' soccer playoffs
SEVEN SPRINGS -- Spring Creek had 10 days to sit and think about its final game of the regular season, a loss to archrival Rosewood. The Gators came out hungry and intense in a 3-0 victory over Midway in the...Published: Nov 4, 2012 1:53 AM Full Story
Rosewood avenges loss to Lejeune
Daily News Correspondent JACKSONVILLE -- The Rosewood Eagles soared into Camp Lejeune and got a 34-20 win over the Devilpups on Friday night in the first round of the N.C. High School Athletic Association Class 1-A (small-school) football playoffs. Lejeune...Published: Nov 4, 2012 1:53 AM Full Story
Rosewood-Lejeune box
Rosewood 6 14 0 14 -- 34 Lejeune 13 0 7 0 -- 20 First quarter L -- Richardson 9 run (kick failed) R -- Garrison 3 run (kick failed) L -- Collins 5 run (kick good) Second quarter R...Published: Nov 4, 2012 1:53 AM Full Story
Princeton upsets North Duplin in 1-A football playoffs
CALYPSO -- Since the day he was named head football coach at Princeton, Derrick Minor has preached relentlessly to his players about determination, refusing to quit and believing in one another. The Bulldogs never doubted Minor's message. That belief was...Published: Nov 4, 2012 1:53 AM Full Story
Princeton-North Duplin box
Princeton 7 14 0 7 -- 28 North Duplin 0 7 7 7 -- 21 First quarter PHS -- McDougald 24 pass from Wooten (Woodard kick), 5:10 Second quarter PHS -- Wooten 1 run (Woodard kick), 2:38 ND -- Royal...Published: Nov 4, 2012 1:53 AM Full Story
Orange eliminates Eastern Wayne from 3-A football playoffs
HILLSBOROUGH -- Eastern Wayne's season ended with a 38-6 loss to Orange High School in the NCHSAA 3-A (small-school) football playoffs Friday evening. The Panthers (9-2 overall) finished with 331 yards of offense compared to just 157 for the Warriors....Published: Nov 4, 2012 1:53 AM Full Story
Aycock rallies past Burlington Williams in 3-A football playoffs
BURLINGTON -- Charles B. Aycock staged a second-half comeback and defeated Walter Williams, 36-22, in opening-round action of the N.C. High School Athletic Association Class 3-A (small-school) football playoffs Friday evening. The fifth-seeded Golden Falcons (6-5) travel to Eastern Alamance,...Published: Nov 4, 2012 1:53 AM Full Story
NC prep football scores
CLASS 4AA EAST (1) Garner 59, (8) Raleigh Athens Drive 21 (2) Apex Middle Creek 31, (7) Wilmington Laney 21 (3) Raleigh Leesville Road 43, (6) Wake Forest Heritage 13 (4) Raleigh Wakefield 40, (5) Wake Forest-Rolesville 38 MIDEAST (1)...Published: Nov 4, 2012 1:53 AM Full Story
Lafond leads MOC to 2nd straight trip to NCAA D2 cross country national meet
CHARLOTTE -- Freshman Dylan Lafond emerged one of four Mount Olive runners to break the 33-minute barrier, and helped the Trojans earn a second consecutive trip to the NCAA Division II men's cross country championships in two weeks at...Published: Nov 4, 2012 1:53 AM Full Story
Eastern Wayne-Orange box
Eastern Wayne 6 0 0 0 -- 6 Orange 13 12 13 0 -- 38 First quarter EW -- Pridgen 29 pass from Pike (kick failed), 1:49 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING -- Eastern Wayne -- Chris Allen 10-18; Mitch Pike 8-13....Published: Nov 4, 2012 1:53 AM Full Story
Goldsboro wakes up in 2nd half, shuts out Dixon
With his team's high-flying passing game grounded for much of the night, Goldsboro head coach Eric Reid turned to a tried-and-true offensive strategy. The Cougars pounded the ball on the ground and wore down the smaller defenders from Dixon en...Published: Nov 4, 2012 1:53 AM Full Story
Dixon-Goldsboro box
Dixon 0 0 0 0 -- 0 Goldsboro 0 14 12 14 -- 40 Second quarter G -- Murphy 2 run (McAlduff kick), 11:47 G -- Alston 41 punt return (McAlduff kick), 2:09 Third quarter G -- Maddox 1 run...Published: Nov 4, 2012 1:53 AM Full Story
C.B. Aycock-Williams box
C.B. Aycock 8 6 15 7 -- 36 Williams 7 15 0 0 -- 22 First quarter W -- Jeffries 4 run (kick good) CBA -- Hooks 10 run (run good) Second quarter W -- McCray 25 run (run good)...Published: Nov 4, 2012 1:53 AM Full Story
Capt. Antoine Hood patiently waiting for call from NBA
His sleeveless blue T-shirt dripping with sweat and baggy shorts flapping as he dribbles downcourt, Capt. Antoine Hood sizes up his defender. He stops, dribbles between his legs and drives toward the basket. The move momentarily catches his opponent off...Published: Nov 4, 2012 1:53 AM Full Story
Friday, November 2, 2012
Princeton, Rosewood face familiar foes in first-round playoff games
Second chances don't come along very often, particularly in sports. Carolina Conference archrivals Princeton and Rosewood seek redemption during their respective opening-round games tonight in the 2012 N.C. High School Athletic Association 1-A (small-school) football playoffs. Princeton (2-8 overall) travels...Published: Nov 2, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Old Dominion defeats Trojans
MOC Sports Information NORFOLK, Va. -- Jordan McCain scored 18 points on 6-for-12 shooting as Mount Olive fell to Old Dominion, 102-67, in a men's college basketball exhibition game Thursday evening. Mahammed Ibrahim scored nine of his 12 points in...Published: Nov 2, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Tigers ground Eagles, 48-0
WARSAW -- Marcelias Sutton spun away from one defender. A second tackler couldn't wrap up his ankles. Running with grit and determination, Sutton wiggled from another defender and raced toward the end zone for a touchdown. Yeah, it was that...Published: Nov 2, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Diminutive Alston producing for Cougars
Goldsboro's Karon Alston admits he has learned to accept getting overlooked on the football field because of his 5-foot-8, 144-pound frame. Alston has always been one of the smallest players on any team, including when he played flag football as...Published: Nov 2, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
JK-E. Montgomery box
E. Montgomery 0 0 0 0 -- 0 James Kenan 27 14 7 0 -- 48 First quarter JK -- Sutton 46 run (kick failed), 10:28 JK -- Barnes 1 run (Hernandez kick), 5:11 JK -- Fullwood 29 pass from...Published: Nov 2, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Local Preps Digest
Golf Walnut Creek LGA * Hiromi Sueki claimed low gross during weekly play on the Walnut Creek Country Club links. Linda Cannon and Mary Morris seized low net and low putts, respectively. Middle schools * Football: Spring Creek 20, Eastern...Published: Nov 2, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Aycock faces Williams
Charles B. Aycock has played its fair share of tradition-rich teams throughout its football history. Tonight is no exception. The Golden Falcons travel to Burlington Williams for an opening-round game in the 2012 N.C. High School Athletic Association Class 3-A...Published: Nov 2, 2012 1:48 PM Full Story
Thursday, November 1, 2012
Preps digest: Nash Central eliminates CBA in 3-A dual-team tennis playoffs
Girls' tennis Nash Central 6, C.B. Aycock 0 * RED OAK -- Nash Central swept the singles courts and captured a 6-0, third-round victory over Charles B. Aycock in the N.C. High School Athletic Association Class 3-A women's dual-team tennis...Published: Nov 1, 2012 1:49 PM Full Story
MOC travels to Old Dominion for an exhibition game
MOUNT OLIVE -- Mount Olive concludes the preseason portion of its men's basketball schedule with an exhibition game at Old Dominion University today. The Trojans, directed by fifth-year head coach Joey Higginbotham, are playing an exhibition game against a...Published: Nov 1, 2012 1:49 PM Full Story
James Kenan begins 1-AA state-title quest
The title -- "We Meet Again" -- could be attached to tonight's game between James Kenan and East Montgomery in opening-round action of the 2012 N.C. High School Athletic Association Class 1-AA (large-school) football playoffs. The Tigers are playing a...Published: Nov 1, 2012 1:49 PM Full Story