Friday, January 31, 2014
Area athletic directors scrambling to reschedule games
[email protected] Ibuprofen, anyone? Old Mother Nature has had her fun and caused plenty of headaches for county high school athletics directors this week. The snow and ice which crippled basically the entire state has forced adjustments not only in basketball,...Published: Jan 31, 2014 1:47 PM Full Story
Flowers: Chargers starting to peak at right time
[email protected] First-year Wayne Country Day head coach David Flowers hoped that his team could peak at the right time during a long, grueling season. The Chargers appear headed in the right direction. Flowers scheduled nine opponents that have been...Published: Jan 31, 2014 1:47 PM Full Story
UMO softball preview: Kylis spent time searching for a supporting cast
[email protected] MOUNT OLIVE -- Jaime Kylis searched for a few understudies during offseason recruiting. The University of Mount Olive head softball coach wanted to assemble a supporting cast to help the program make a return appearance on college softball's biggest...Published: Jan 31, 2014 1:47 PM Full Story
Trojans sweep archrival Bulldogs in basketball
UMO Sports Information WILSON -- Mike Moore scored seven of his team-high 18 points off the bench during a first-half scoring run and hit 3 of 4 free throws in the final 37 seconds as the University of Mount Olive...Published: Jan 31, 2014 1:47 PM Full Story
UMO's Regan, Reitano earn preseason All-American recognition
[email protected] MOUNT OLIVE -- Two key players on the University of Mount Olive baseball team have earned preseason all-Southeast Region and All-American accolades before Saturday's season opener at Winston-Salem State. Designated hitter Bradon Reitano and starting pitcher Alex Regan were...Published: Jan 31, 2014 1:47 PM Full Story
UMO women's tennis tabbed 3rd in preseason poll
By RUDY COGGINS [email protected] MOUNT OLIVE -- Too bad puzzles don't come with a set of directions. Carl Lancaster could definitely use them right now. The pieces of the 2014 edition of the University of Mount Olive baseball team have...Published: Jan 31, 2014 1:47 PM Full Story
Lancaster: Trojan baseball looks like scattered puzzle
By RUDY COGGINS [email protected] MOUNT OLIVE -- Too bad puzzles don't come with a set of directions. Carl Lancaster could definitely use them right now. The pieces of the 2014 edition of the University of Mount Olive baseball team have...Published: Jan 31, 2014 1:47 PM Full Story
Wednesday, January 29, 2014
UMO men's tennis picked 2nd in preseason conference poll
[email protected] HIGH POINT -- Is No. 2 luckier? The University of Mount Olive men's tennis team certainly hopes so this season. The Trojans are picked to finish second behind defending champion Limestone (S.C.) College in the 2014 Conference Carolinas preseason...Published: Jan 29, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Mount Olive-Barton basketball games moved to Thursday
MOUNT OLIVE -- The University of Mount Olive announced Wednesday morning that it has moved its basketball doubleheader with archrival Barton College to Thursday. The women's game tips off at 5:30 p.m. at Wilson Gym....Published: Jan 29, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Golsboro's Collins wins pair of ECC 2A indoor track titles
Grayson Collins emerged victorious in two events and the Goldsboro boys captured the 1,600-meter relay during the season-ending, Eastern Carolina 2-A Conference indoor track and field championship meet. A distance runner, Collins claimed the 1,600- and 3,200-meter runs. Nekooshia...Published: Jan 29, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
D1 offers pouring in for Princeton's Frasier
PRINCETON -- Johnny Frasier is undoubtedly getting a lot of attention from Division I coaches during the offseason. So, who is gonna knock on the door of head coach Derrick Minor's at the Princeton High field house next? Perennial...Published: Jan 29, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Tuesday, January 28, 2014
WC Hot Stove League: Travel issues prevent Wooten's presence
[email protected] Travel issues kept keynote speaker Rob Wooten from attending the eighth annual Wayne County Hot Stove banquet on Monday night. The Charles B. Aycock alum had appeared at "Brewers on Deck", a fan event Sunday in Milwaukee. Flight delays...Published: Jan 28, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Archrivals meet for next installment of "Battle of the East"
[email protected] WILSON -- One of the oldest-running rivalries renews its series on the basketball court Wednesday evening as long as Mother Nature doesn't intervene. Weather permitting, the University of Mount Olive heads north on Highway 795 to face long-time...Published: Jan 28, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Preps digest: Middle schools news
Middle schools * Girls' basketball: Norwayne 41, Grantham 6 -- Jayla Holloman led the unbeaten Cobras with nine points. Hannah Vinson and Hannah Carter contributed eight and six points, respectively. Alexis Elliott had five for Grantham. Norwayne improved to...Published: Jan 28, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Chargers, Eagles compete in swim meet
Senior Robert Glass recorded a pair of top-11 finishes in individual action and helped Wayne Country Day place third in the 200-yard freestyle relay during a multi-team meet contested at B.G. Darden Natatorium on Monday evening. Glass touched the wall...Published: Jan 28, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
WCDS girls notch 5th win of the season
Wayne Country Day held on for a 23-17 win over Coastal Plains Independent 1-A/2-A Conference foe Pope John Paul on Monday evening. The Chargers won back-to-back games for the first time this season. Bailee Creger led Wayne Country Day with...Published: Jan 28, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Massengill has double-double for Bulldogs
SMITHFIELD -- Princeton eased past Carolina 1-A Conference foe Neuse Charter on Monday evening. The Bulldogs' Savanna Massengill finished with 19 points and 10 rebounds. Charley Cox added seven points and five assists. Weather permitting, Princeton (9-7 overall, 6-2 CC)...Published: Jan 28, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
EW girls rebound from league defeat
NEW BERN -- Eastern Wayne built a double-digit lead by halftime and rolled to a 53-29 win over Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference foe New Bern on Monday evening. Jasmine Covington led the Warriors with 13 points and four assists. Elondia...Published: Jan 28, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Miller, Talton lead WCDS boys
Wayne Country Day rebounded from back-to-back losses with an 89-50 rout of Coastal Plains Independent 1-A/2-A Conference foe Pope John Paul on Monday night. Victor Miller paced the Chargers with 13 and seven rebounds. Tyler Talton supplied 12 points and...Published: Jan 28, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Faith Christian boys roll on the road
RALEIGH -- Victor Jenkins poured in a game-high 24 points and Faith Christian turned back Friendship Christian, 52-40, in a N.C. Christian Schools Association 2-A game Monday evening. Richard Sasser added 14 points, while Andrew Parrish scored eight. Weather...Published: Jan 28, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Princeton boys upend Neuse Charter in OT
SMITHFIELD -- Princeton rallied from a double-digit, first-half deficit and knocked off Neuse Charter, 75-65, in overtime during their Carolina 1-A Conference game Monday evening. The Dogs outscored Neuse 15-5 in the extra session. Michael Wooten led four Princeton players...Published: Jan 28, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Monday, January 27, 2014
Fayetteville St. takes two from CIAA in-state foe WSSU
PIKEVILLE -- Fayetteville State got the best of in-state Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association in-state rival Winston-Salem State on Saturday evening. The Broncos swept a doubleheader on the Charles B. Aycock hardwood. FSU rallied from a first-half deficit to defeat...Published: Jan 27, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
UMO men, women revise programs' indoor track record books
CHAPEL HILL -- Dylan Lafond posted an NCAA II provisional qualifying time and won the men's 3,000 meters as the University of Mount Olive opened its 2014 indoor track and field season at the Tar Heel Open on Saturday....Published: Jan 27, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Aycock boys fall to New Bern
PIKEVILLE -- Senior Michael Williams tallied 19 points in Charles B. Aycock's 68-45 loss to New Bern in an Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference game. Tyrique Ford added 12 points for the Golden Falcons. Bryce Jordan contributed five points. Weather permitting,...Published: Jan 27, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Lee Christian battles back against Wayne Christian
SANFORD -- Wayne Christian led by 14 points at halftime, but suffered a 43-33 defeat to Lee Christian in a Carolina Christian 1-A Conference road game. The Eagles struggled in the third quarter. Ben Sawyer got sidelined with an ankle...Published: Jan 27, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Fullwood, Trigers cruise past Wallace-Rose Hill
TJ Fullwood led three James Kenan players in double figures with 22 points during a 72-63, non-conference triumph over county archrival Wallace-Rose Hill on Saturday evening. Antonio Smith provided a double-double -- 21 points, 10 rebounds. Nick Taylor contributed 13...Published: Jan 27, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Buzzard Brawl: Rosewood claims team championship
BUIES CREEK -- The lone 1-A school in a tournament loaded with talented wrestlers, Rosewood claimed the Buzzard Brawl team championship contested at Campbell University on Saturday afternoon. The Eagles, who did not have an individual gold medalist, edged...Published: Jan 27, 2014 1:47 PM Full Story
Saturday, January 25, 2014
Preps digest: JV, middle schools news
JV sports * Boys' basketball: Goldsboro 59, North Lenoir 49 -- Kisheem Faison paced the Cougars' offense with 20 points. Nakia Atkins chipped in 12 points. * Boys' basketball: New Bern 62, C.B. Aycock 39 -- JaQuan Ray led...Published: Jan 25, 2014 11:22 PM Full Story
Trojans drop pair of league men's volleyball matches
UMO Sports Information MOUNT OLIVE -- Preseason Conference Carolinas men's volleyball favorite University of Mount Olive is off to an 0-2 start against league opposition after back-to-back losses this weekend. Angel Dache delivered 20 kills in a 32-30, 17-25, 20-25,...Published: Jan 25, 2014 11:22 PM Full Story
Mount Olive's Lee notches 200th career coaching win
UMO Sports Information SPARTANBURG, S.C. -- The University of Mount Olive women's basketball team led from start to finish and presented head coach Wendy Lee career win No. 200 with a 64-41 thrashing of Conference Carolinas foe Converse (S.C.) on...Published: Jan 25, 2014 11:22 PM Full Story
Wooten eager to share story with Hot Stove League crowd
Not many Hot Stove Leagues can boast about having an active Major League Baseball player/coach these days. Wayne County can brag about three -- Rob Wooten, Johnny Narron and Jerry Narron. Wooten was called up by the Brewers late last...Published: Jan 25, 2014 11:22 PM Full Story
EW girls drop to second in ECC 3A/4A play
[email protected] Each time Eastern Wayne climbed to within a single possession against South Central, it couldn't just finish the job Friday evening. A turnover. A hurried shot. A lapse on defense. At some point, each of those miscues came...Published: Jan 25, 2014 11:22 PM Full Story
Third-quarter turnovers fuel S. Central comeback
Beware of the third quarter. And South Central's defensive pressure. Interim Eastern Wayne head varsity boys' basketball coach Chris Roberts issued those warnings during halftime Friday evening. His cautionary tone became evident when the teams returned to the court....Published: Jan 25, 2014 11:22 PM Full Story
Coaching friend delivers prophetic statement that hasn't lost its meaning
Years ago, while working at the then-Daily Citizen-News in Dalton, Ga., the wrestling coach at Murray County High School told me that "a team is only as good as the sum of its parts." While I don't remember his name,...Published: Jan 25, 2014 11:22 PM Full Story
E. Wayne-S. Central basketball boxes
BOYS At New Hope South Central 13 8 23 16 -- 60 Eastern Wayne 14 16 8 20 -- 58 SOUTH CENTRAL (14-3, 6-1) Malik Edwards 1 1 3-4 8, Tyrik Suggs 3 1 4-7 13, Jermaine Willis 1...Published: Jan 25, 2014 11:22 PM Full Story
ECC 3A/4A championship results
prep swimming 2014 Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference Championships (at Minges Natatorium, ECU) GREENVILLE -- Results from the 2014 Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference boys' and girls' championship swim meet contested at Minges Natatorium on ECU on Friday evening. BOYS Team scores...Published: Jan 25, 2014 11:22 PM Full Story
Princeton boys upend James Kenan
PRINCETON -- Despite its struggles at the free throw line and inability to protect the basketball, Princeton upended James Kenan, 56-54, in a Carolina 1-A Conference game. The Dogs missed 17 free throws committed 19 turnovers. "We somehow still won...Published: Jan 25, 2014 11:22 PM Full Story
Mitchell leads Rosewood boys
NEWTON GROVE -- Dennis Mitchell tossed in a game-high 23 points, and Rosewood rolled past Hobbton, 71-44, on the Carolina 1-A Conference scene Friday evening. Marquail Almontaser knocked down 13 points. Zack Barnes and Ethan Chapin recorded 12 and 10...Published: Jan 25, 2014 11:22 PM Full Story
N. Lenoir boys stun Goldsboro
La GRANGE -- Jaquez Jones led three North Lenoir players in double figures with 19 points in a 69-67 upset of Eastern Carolina 2-A Conference rival Goldsboro at Wooten Gym on Friday evening. John Carlton and Jaroyce Mason added 15...Published: Jan 25, 2014 11:22 PM Full Story
Faith Christian boys cruise at home
Faith Christian built a 21-point lead after eight minutes and dominated Greenville Christian, 68-27, in a N.C. Christian Schools Association 2-A contest Friday evening. Victor Jenkins paced the Conquerors with a game-high 22 points. Richard Sasser scored 15 points. Christian...Published: Jan 25, 2014 11:22 PM Full Story
Greenfield boys escape WCDS in OT
WILSON -- Dwayna Sutton's putback at the buzzer gave Greenfield an 85-83, overtime victory over archrival Wayne Country Day on the Coastal Plains Independent 1-A/2-A Conference scene Friday evening. "(A) very good game and great atmosphere," first-year WCDS head coach...Published: Jan 25, 2014 11:22 PM Full Story
Neuse Charter boys slip past N. Duplin
SMITHFIELD -- Cody Ivey led three North Duplin players in double figures with 16 points during a 66-61 loss to Carolina 1-A Conference leader Neuse Charter on Friday evening. Cedrick Kornegay and Daron Goodman pumped in 15 and 14 points,...Published: Jan 25, 2014 11:22 PM Full Story
Lakewood knocks off Spring Creek boys
SALEMBURG -- Lakewood buried seven 3-pointers and knocked off Spring Creek, 55-47, in a Carolina 1-A Conference game Friday evening. Tre Hammonds paced the Gators with 12 points and five rebounds. Brandon Gonzalez contributed 11 points and six rebounds. "(We)...Published: Jan 25, 2014 11:22 PM Full Story
Rosewood girls crush Hobbton
NEWTON GROVE -- Lexi Mercer ended up just shy of a quadruple-double during Rosewood's 73-19 rout over Hobbton in their Carolina 1-A Conference battle Friday evening. Mercer registered 20 points, 11 rebounds, seven steals and seven assists for the state-ranked...Published: Jan 25, 2014 11:22 PM Full Story
Cox leads Princeton girls past James Kenan
PRINCETON -- Point guard Charley Cox poured in a game-high 20 points, and Princeton turned back James Kenan, 53-41, in a Carolina 1-A Conference game Friday evening. Savanna Massengill provided 14 points, eight rebounds and three blocked shots. Tori Paul...Published: Jan 25, 2014 11:22 PM Full Story
Pate, N. Duplin girls ease past Neuse Charter
SMITHFIELD -- Rylee Pate collected 18 points and North Duplin dispatched Neuse Charter, 43-35, in Carolina 1-A Conference play Friday evening. Shaily McCarty and Mary Beth Barwick added nine and seven points, respectively. Deja Aycock (five points), Jordan Jones (three...Published: Jan 25, 2014 11:22 PM Full Story
Jones has double-double in CBA's home loss
PIKEVILLE -- New Bern saw its halftime lead evaporate, but it rallied for a 41-40 victory over Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference rival C.B. Aycock on Friday evening. Myleah Jones notched a double-double -- 14 points, 18 rebounds -- in the...Published: Jan 25, 2014 11:22 PM Full Story
Goldsboro girls roll past N. Lenoir
La GRANGE -- Tyona Moses scored 18 points and Goldsboro dominated North Lenoir, 50-29, in their Eastern Carolina 2-A Conference game at Wooten Gym on Friday evening. Destini Covington added 10 points for the Cougars. Teammates Nickie Tyler and Amari...Published: Jan 25, 2014 11:22 PM Full Story
Rose, Conley dominate ECC 3A/4A championship meet
GREENVILLE -- J.H. Rose and D.H. Conley combined to win 22 of 23 events in the season-ending Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference men's and women's swimming championships contested inside Minges Natatorium at ECU on Friday evening. Rose claimed the boys' and...Published: Jan 25, 2014 11:22 PM Full Story
Friday, January 24, 2014
UMO softball tabbed 1st in preseason CC poll
[email protected] HIGH POINT -- Coming off its most successful season in program history, the University of Mount Olive softball team has gone from the hunter to the hunted. Eight of the league's nine coaches expect the Trojans to defend their...Published: Jan 24, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Faith-RM defeats Wayne Christian boys
Tanner Rose and Austin Howell tallied six points apiece in Wayne Christian's 68-28, non-conference loss to Faith Christian of Rocky Mount on Thursday evening. The Eagles are the guests of Lee Christian today....Published: Jan 24, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Neuse hits late FTs, edges Rosewood's boys
SMITHFIELD -- Neuse Charter converted two free throws with 8 seconds left and edged Rosewood, 56-54, in a Carolina 1-A Conference game Thursday evening. Dennis Mitchell paced the Eagles' offense with 21 points. Jon Hair added 12. Rosewood travels to...Published: Jan 24, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
C.B. Aycock matmen pin North Johnston
KENLY -- One night after claiming an emotional victory over an archrival just 24 hours earlier, Charles B. Aycock dominated North Johnston, 59-21, in non-conference action Thursday evening. The Golden Falcons (12-10 overall) clinched a dual-team playoff berth with a...Published: Jan 24, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Rosewood grapplers hand EW a non-conference loss
Rosewood matched its single-season school record for dual-team victories at 39 with a 43-26, non-conference victory over Eastern Wayne on Thursday evening. The Eagles (39-2 overall) seized control with three consecutive individual wins in the middle weights. Kaleb Smith scored...Published: Jan 24, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Rosewood girls stay unbeaten in Carolina 1A hoops action
SMITHFIELD -- Sophomore Lexi Mercer led three Rosewood players in double figures with 18 points during a 60-20 rout of Carolina 1-A Conference newcomer Neuse Charter on Thursday evening. Mercer grabbed seven rebounds, picked Neuse for five steals and dished...Published: Jan 24, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Goldsboro girls explode in late stages against AG
[email protected] A not-so-pleasing first-half performance turned into a satisfactory ending for the Goldsboro High girls' basketball team Thursday evening. The Cougars outscored long-time nemesis Ayden-Grifton 15-3 in the final 4 1/2 minutes of a 50-39 victory in Eastern Carolina 2-A...Published: Jan 24, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Pressure 'D' ignites Cougars' offense
[email protected] Facing yet another tall team, Goldsboro resorted to its full-court press to speed up the tempo Thursday evening. Boy, did it ever. The Cougars scored 38 points during an 111/2-minute stretch between the second and third quarters, and...Published: Jan 24, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Goldsboro-AG basketball boxes
BOYS At Goldsboro Ayden-Grifton 15 12 7 14 -- 48 Goldsboro 22 23 20 17 -- 82 AYDEN-GRIFTON (8-7, 1-2) Garrett Woods 1 0 0-0 2, Raquan Dixon 0 0 0-2 0, Keishmund Taylor 0 1 0-0 3, Will Gardner...Published: Jan 24, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Preps digest: JV, middle school news
JV sports * Boys' basketball: Goldsboro 74, Ayden-Grifton 52 -- Kisheem Faison paced the Cougars' attack with 15 points. Nakia Atkins added 12 points. Goldsboro is the guest of North Lenoir today. Middle schools * Boys' basketball: Wayne Christian...Published: Jan 24, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Thursday, January 23, 2014
Trojans' Wieland, Hines have record-setting nights
UMO Sports Information MOUNT OLIVE -- John Wieland tied a school record with nine 3-pointers and Dory Hines matched his single-game assist mark with 16 during the University of Mount Olive's 100-90 victory over in-state Conference Carolinas foe Lees-McRae on...Published: Jan 23, 2014 2:24 PM Full Story
UMO ranked No. 1 in preseason Conference Carolinas poll
[email protected] HIGH POINT -- No. 1 ... again. Ranked No. 5 in two preseason Division II baseball polls, the University of Mount Olive is projected to successfully defend its Conference Carolinas regular-season championship. The Trojans earned seven first-place votes among...Published: Jan 23, 2014 2:24 PM Full Story
Preps digest: JV, middle school news
JV sports * Girls' basketball: South Johnston 35, C.B. Aycock 26 -- Sean-Keya Faison paced Aycock's offense with 11 points. Taliyah Green supplied seven points and Allison Shingleton contributed six. Aycock fell to 2-10 overall this season. Girls' basketball:...Published: Jan 23, 2014 2:24 PM Full Story
Mercer plays in honor of late friends
[email protected] Lexi Mercer did a little bit of everything Wednesday evening -- except score the basketball. She did quite a lot of that. The Rosewood sophomore collected a double-double -- 35 points, 16 rebounds -- during a 58-39 victory over...Published: Jan 23, 2014 2:24 PM Full Story
Chapin hits clutch 3s for Rosewood
[email protected] If the Princeton Bulldogs didn't know Ethan Chapin before Wednesday night's game, they do now. The Rosewood High School sophomore made three clutch 3-pointers -- and drew a critical charge -- to help the Eagles pull out a 68-65,...Published: Jan 23, 2014 2:24 PM Full Story
Aycock's Hall claims third ECC 1-meter diving crown
[email protected] The early-round dives looked a little rough around the edges. Once practice partners Devin Hall and Willie Smith found their respective grooves and relaxed, each executed their remaining dives with ease Wednesday afternoon. And Hall, as expected, accomplished one...Published: Jan 23, 2014 2:24 PM Full Story
CBA-EW wrestling box
Wednesday's match At New Hope C.B. Aycock 39 Eastern Wayne 33 106 -- Mario Harper (EW) by forfeit; 113 -- Chris Parks (CBA) wbf Cole Steiner, 2:39; 120 -- Garrett Steers (CBA) wbf Michael Walston, 5:02; 126 -- Zack...Published: Jan 23, 2014 2:24 PM Full Story
Stunning victory: CBA matmen surprise Eastern Wayne
[email protected] Traditionally, freshmen aren't called upon to produce in pressure-packed matches against an intense archrival with the team's postseason fate hanging in the balance. At least that hasn't been the norm at Charles B. Aycock. Until Wednesday evening. The coaching...Published: Jan 23, 2014 2:24 PM Full Story
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
Preps digest: JV sports news
JV sports * Boys' basketball: Faith Christian 31, Wilson Christian 25 -- Trey Chase led the victorious Conquerors with nine points. Jack Casbarro and Anderson Raleigh chipped in eight points apiece....Published: Jan 22, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Faith Christian boys' game suspended
Inclement weather created hazardous travel and forced the suspension of the Faith Christian-Wilson Christian Academy game Tuesday evening. The Conquerors led 31-15 at halftime. No completion date has been announced....Published: Jan 22, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Freedom Christian boys defeat WCDS
Senior guard Lee Atkinson led four players in double figures with 18 points during Wayne Country Day's 78-68 loss to Freedom Christian in Coastal Plains Independent 1-A/2-A Conference play Tuesday evening. Shahim Muhammed provided 16 points. Joel Davis and Kris...Published: Jan 22, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Area games still on go
Light snowfall blanketed much of Wayne County and eastern North Carolina late Tuesday evening, which prompted Wayne County Public Schools officials to cancel all after-school activities earlier in the day. Weather permitting, several events are on tap for today: --...Published: Jan 22, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Tuesday, January 21, 2014
Games postponed, rescheduled
Winter weather is expected to blanket certain regions of North Carolina late this afternoon and evening, which prompted Wayne County Public Schools officials to cancel all after-school activities scheduled for today.Students were dismissed at 1:15 p.m.The decision caused the postponement...Published: Jan 21, 2014 1:47 PM Full Story
Monday, January 20, 2014
CBA's Howard seizes 120-pound title at Jolly Roger Invitational
WENDELL -- Charles B. Aycock junior Zack Howard emerged as the 120-pound champion during the multi-team Jolly Roger Invitational contested at Corinth-Holders High School on Saturday. Howard entered the day-long tournament as the No. 1 seed. The three-year starter...Published: Jan 20, 2014 1:47 PM Full Story
Sutton, Frasier honored by Carolina Gridiron
James Kenan's Marcelias Sutton and Princeton's Johnny Frasier earned second-team honors on the 2013 Carolina Gridiron All-State football team. Sutton, who has committed to N.C. State, helped the Tigers beat West Montgomery 42-14 in the N.C. High School Athletic...Published: Jan 20, 2014 1:47 PM Full Story
Rosewood claims Brawl on the Mat title
DEEP RUN -- Playoff-bound Rosewood claimed the Brawl on the Mat championship contested inside Munn Gymnasium at South Lenoir High School on Saturday. The Eagles (38-2 overall) defeated Pamlico County, Clinton and West Carteret in pool action. They secured...Published: Jan 20, 2014 1:47 PM Full Story
Saturday, January 18, 2014
Preps digest: JV sports news
JV sports * Boys' basketball: Eastern Wayne 53, C.B. Aycock 32 -- Mortaye Sembly paced the victorious Warriors with 21 points. Yeonte Royal added 14. Justin Russell and Coriante Foye chipped in nine and six points, respectively. Brandon Cowan...Published: Jan 18, 2014 11:08 PM Full Story
Trojan men's volleyball falls to pair of top-10 teams
CHICAGO -- A homecoming and a family reunion. Second-year University of Mount Olive head men's volleyball coach David Heller returned to his home state and alma mater -- Lewis University -- on Friday evening. His Trojans took the first...Published: Jan 18, 2014 11:08 PM Full Story
Trojan women can't close the door on Belmont Abbey
[email protected] MOUNT OLIVE -- Opportunity knocked for the University of Mount Olive women's basketball team Saturday afternoon. The Trojans couldn't close the door with the game on the line. UMO failed to convert on key possessions in the final 31/2...Published: Jan 18, 2014 11:08 PM Full Story
UMO men have 6 players in double figures
[email protected] MOUNT OLIVE -- A full cast of characters got into the scoring act for the University of Mount Olive men's basketball team Saturday afternoon. Six different Trojans reached double figures in a 92-79 victory over Conference Carolinas in-state foe...Published: Jan 18, 2014 11:08 PM Full Story
Spring Creek girls start fast, rout N. Duplin
SEVEN SPRINGS -- Spring Creek scored the first 14 points of the game on its way to a 73-38 rout of North Duplin in Carolina 1-A Conference play. Amber Buchan scored 22 points for the Gators. Destiney Sutton and...Published: Jan 18, 2014 11:08 PM Full Story
McCarter thriving at Campbell University
[email protected] BUIES CREEK -- Reco McCarter isn't just thankful for a second chance. He's making the most of a golden opportunity. A Wayne Country Day alum, McCarter is thriving in his new college home at Campbell University. He's earned consecutive...Published: Jan 18, 2014 11:08 PM Full Story
Friday's prep basketball box scores
BOYS At Seven Springs North Duplin 10 8 13 23 -- 54 Spring Creek 18 16 9 23 -- 66 NORTH DUPLIN (4-9, 2-5 CC) Cody Ivey 3 0 4-4 10, Cedrick Kornegay 5 1 1-2 14, Savon Scott 3...Published: Jan 18, 2014 11:08 PM Full Story
Gators see lead shrink, hangs on against Rebels
[email protected] SEVEN SPRINGS -- Spring Creek head coach Taylor Jones tells anyone that will listen that his team doesn't win pretty basketball games. Friday night was no different. The Gators saw an 18-point second-half lead shrink to five points, but...Published: Jan 18, 2014 11:08 PM Full Story
Kinston muscles past Goldsboro's boys
[email protected] KINSTON -- North Carolina recruit Brandon Ingram and backcourt specialist Andrew Lopez have received most of the sports writers' ink for two-time defending 2-A state champion Kinston this season. Darnell Dunn stole the headlines Friday evening. The 6-foot-4 junior...Published: Jan 18, 2014 11:08 PM Full Story
CBA boys notch first ECC win of the season
[email protected] Charles B. Aycock weathered the storm early, survived a late surge and earned its first Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference victory of the season Friday evening. Senior Michael Williams scored 27 points and pulled down 15 rebounds in the Golden...Published: Jan 18, 2014 11:08 PM Full Story
Eastern Wayne girls cruise past CBA
A seven-point outburst in 27 seconds propelled Eastern Wayne to a comfortable 55-33 win over Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference rival Charles B. Aycock on Friday night. The Warriors jumped out to a 16-8 lead after one quarter on a pair...Published: Jan 18, 2014 11:08 PM Full Story
Scoring drought hurts Goldsboro's girls
KINSTON -- Defending N.C. High School Athletic Association 2-A state champion Kinston handed Goldsboro a 56-27 loss in Eastern Carolina 2-A action Friday evening. The Cougars had their string consecutive regular-season conference victories snapped at 41. Kinston, ranked No. 6...Published: Jan 18, 2014 11:08 PM Full Story
Belcher hits 11 FTs in Rams' league win
SNOW HILL -- Brandon Belcher drained 11 free throws and finished with 15 points in Greene Central's 64-59 triumph over Eastern Carolina 2-A foe North Lenoir on Friday evening. Kevin Ormond added 10 points for the Rams. Greene Central (9-6...Published: Jan 18, 2014 11:08 PM Full Story
Trio leads Faith Christian boys
Victor Jenkins sizzled the nets for a game-high 34 points during Faith Christian's 74-64 triumph over Raleigh Christian in a N.C. Christian Schools Association 2-A game Friday evening. Richard Sasser added 16 points. Andrew Parrish posted a double-double -- 12...Published: Jan 18, 2014 11:08 PM Full Story
Eastern Wayne matmen pin D.H. Conley
Eastern Wayne reeled off 30 consecutive points during a five-match span and dispatched D.H. Conley, 45-31, in Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference action Friday evening. The Warriors claimed a 5-4 edge in contested matches and drew three forfeits against the short-handed...Published: Jan 18, 2014 11:08 PM Full Story
Friday, January 17, 2014
Nearly 200 UMO student-athletes make Presidential Honor Roll list
[email protected] HIGH POINT -- Nearly 200 University of Mount Olive student-athletes earned a spot on the 2013 Conference Carolinas Presidential Honor Roll during the fall sports season. Nineteen Trojans posted a 4.0 grade-point average and a total of 11 UMO...Published: Jan 17, 2014 1:47 PM Full Story
Eastern Wayne girls rule the pool
[email protected] Relax and have some fun. Eastern Wayne's girls certainly did. The Warriors emerged victorious in all three relays and had four individual winners during a four-team meet contested at B.G. Darden Natatorium inside the Goldsboro Family Y on Thursday...Published: Jan 17, 2014 1:47 PM Full Story
Swim results
Results from a four-team meet contested at B.G. Darden Natatorium inside the Goldsboro Family Y on Tuesday evening: BOYS Team scores Goldsboro 118 Eastern Wayne 101 Southern Wayne 76 C.B. Aycock 74 Individual winners 200 medley relay -- C.B. Aycock...Published: Jan 17, 2014 1:47 PM Full Story
WCDS-Oakwood basketball boxes
BOYS Oakwood 12 16 17 15 -- 60 W. Country Day 29 23 16 16 -- 84 OAKWOOD Donald Little 0 2 0-0 6, Michael Schroeder 0 0 2-2 2, Dwight Rish 2 1 0-4 7, Jackson Sears 1 1...Published: Jan 17, 2014 1:47 PM Full Story
Hot-shooting Chargers chop down Oakwood
[email protected] Oakwood was bold enough to challenge Wayne Country Day to a 3-point shooting contest Thursday night. The Chargers were more than content to fire away from long range. The two teams combined to knock down 21 3-pointers in Wayne...Published: Jan 17, 2014 1:47 PM Full Story
WCDS girls fall to Oakwood
Wayne Country Day fell behind early and never recovered in a 47-22 loss to Coastal Plains Independent 1-A Conference foe Oakwood on Thursday evening. The Eagles built a 12-2 lead after one quarter and the Chargers never cut into the...Published: Jan 17, 2014 1:47 PM Full Story
Goldsboro boys eager to play perennial power Kinston
[email protected] Goldsboro High head varsity boys' basketball coach Russell Stephens won't have to wait long to find out how his team stacks up against the measuring stick of the Eastern Carolina 2-A Conference. The Cougars get their first crack...Published: Jan 17, 2014 1:47 PM Full Story
Preps digest: JV, middle school news
JV sports * Girls' basketball: Wayne Country Day 16, Oakwood 11 -- Lillian Freeman scored six points for the Chargers and Kaitlyn Daniels had four. Wayne Country Day (3-6 overall) plays host to Freedom on Tuesday. * Boys' basketball:...Published: Jan 17, 2014 1:47 PM Full Story
Thursday, January 16, 2014
Dache has 14 kills in Trojans' season-opening win
[email protected] MOUNT OLIVE -- Much-improved Barton gave archrival University of Mount Olive plenty of trouble Wednesday evening. The Trojans answered at the right times. Angel Dache pounded out seven of his match-high 14 kills during the final set of...Published: Jan 16, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
UMO men picked 3rd in preseason indoor track poll
[email protected] HIGH POINT -- A fourth-place effort in the season-ending Conference Carolinas championship meet 2013 has fueled a burning desire in the University of Mount Olive men's indoor track and field team. The Trojans exited disappointed. Even a No. 5...Published: Jan 16, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Preps digest: Middle school news
Middle schools * Girls basketball: Norwayne 32, Dillard 25 -- Norwayne remained unbeaten with a 32-25 win over Dillard on Wednesday afternoon. Jala Holloman led the Cobras (9-0 overall) with 10 points. Hannah Carter added seven in the win....Published: Jan 16, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
James Kenan-Spring Creek hoops boxes
BOYS James Kenan 10 18 9 16 -- 53 Spring Creek 8 14 5 17 -- 44 JAMES KENAN (9-1, 6-0) T.J. Fullwood 6 0 3-5 15, Karon Williams 1 0 0-2 2, Deonte Tillery 1 0 0-0 2, John...Published: Jan 16, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Trojan women fall to Erskine on the road
DUE WEST, S.C. -- Jasmine McDonald posted her fifth double-double of the season, but the University of Mount Olive endured a heart-breaking, 57-56 loss to Conference Carolinas foe Erskine on Wednesday evening. McDonald knocked down 13 points and grabbed 15...Published: Jan 16, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
UMO men drop league contest at Erskine
DUE WEST, S.C. -- Roderick Perkins triggered a second-half run with three 3-pointers and Erskine (S.C.) College cruised past the University of Mount Olive, 77-64, in a Conference Carolinas men's basketball game Wednesday evening. Dontrell Brite pumped in 12 points...Published: Jan 16, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Tigers roll past Gators in Carolina 1A girls action
SEVEN SPRINGS -- James Kenan jumped out to a double-digit lead in the opening minutes and never looked back in a 61-37 win over Carolina 1-A Conference foe Spring Creek on Wednesday night. The Tigers held the Gators to just...Published: Jan 16, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
James Kenan boys use depth to defeat Spring Creek
[email protected] SEVEN SPRINGS -- James Kenan's depth was a little more than Spring Creek could handle Wednesday evening. The Tigers got points from 11 different players and held off the Gators 53-44 in a showdown of the Carolina 1-A Conference's...Published: Jan 16, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Wednesday, January 15, 2014
Trojans' women's indoor track tabbed to share 2nd place, according to preseason poll
[email protected] HIGH POINT -- Conference Carolinas women's indoor track and field coaches predicted the University of Mount Olive and Limestone (S.C.) will share second place in the preseason poll released Tuesday. One coach picked the Trojans to win it all....Published: Jan 15, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Crossroads-Wayne Christian box score
Boys Crossroads Christian 16 22 20 12 -- 70 Wayne Christian 9 9 15 5 -- 38 CROSSROADS Conner Bryant 1 0 0-0 2, Zack Brown 6 0 1-3 13, Reid Sudheimer 3 0 0-0 6, Holden Hedgepath 7 1...Published: Jan 15, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Gators' play tough 'D' in the "The Swamp"
SEVEN SPRINGS -- Golden State Warriors' head coach Mark Jackson has a simple defensive philosophy that has turned into a catch phrase. "Hand down -- man down," Jackson often yells after his team makes a defensive mistake in their man-to-man...Published: Jan 15, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Eagles start strong, but Colts gallop to CCC boys' win
[email protected] Wayne Christian started with a bang, but fizzled out as the game wore on Tuesday evening. Crossroads Christian used a big second quarter to hand the Eagles a 70-38 loss in Carolina Christian 1-A Conference play at Clifford Gymnatorium....Published: Jan 15, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Tuesday, January 14, 2014
UMO's Heller hit recruiting trail in offseason
[email protected] MOUNT OLIVE -- Replacing five starters and 60 percent of your offense can be a daunting task for any coach in any sport. David Heller took the challenge in stride. The second-year University of Mount Olive men's volleyball coach...Published: Jan 14, 2014 1:47 PM Full Story
UMO men's volleyball tabbed to win Conference Carolinas
[email protected] HIGH POINT -- Winner of three Conference Carolinas regular-season championships during a four-year span, the University of Mount Olive wears the proverbial bulls-eye again this season. At least, the league coaches think so. The Trojans garnered five first-place votes...Published: Jan 14, 2014 1:47 PM Full Story
Preps digest: Middle school results
Middle schools * Girls' basketball: Norwayne 42, Brogden 6 -- Norwayne used a stellar defensive effort to defeat Brogden 42-6 on Monday afternoon. Jala Holloman led the Cobras with 10 points. Hannah Carter added six points. Cassandra Pearsall led...Published: Jan 14, 2014 1:47 PM Full Story
WCDS boys defeat Epiphany
NEW BERN -- Wayne Country Day defeated Epiphany for its second consecutive Coastal Plains Independent 1-A/2-A Conference victory Monday evening. Additional details on the game were not available....Published: Jan 14, 2014 1:47 PM Full Story
Wayne Country Day girls snap 6-game skid
NEW BERN -- Wayne Country Day snapped a six-game skid with a 41-22 victory over Coastal Plains Independent 1-A/2-A foe Epiphany on Monday evening. Additional details on the game were not available....Published: Jan 14, 2014 1:47 PM Full Story
Monday, January 13, 2014
Eagles place 4th; Golden Falcons struggle
STANHOPE -- Rosewood placed fourth overall and Charles B. Aycock captured just one victory during the annual Thomas Cowles Memorial Firebird Duals contested at Southern Nash on Saturday. The Eagles (34-2 overall) defeated Northern Nash and Franklinton in pool...Published: Jan 13, 2014 1:47 PM Full Story
Goldsboro's Rains inducted into N.C. USSSA Hall of Fame
[email protected] DURHAM -- Bruce Rains got to relive some of his glory days Saturday night as he was inducted into the North Carolina USSSA Hall of Fame. He was one of six individuals recognized for achievements in softball, receiving an...Published: Jan 13, 2014 1:47 PM Full Story
Saturday, January 11, 2014
prep basketball boxes
BOYS South Lenoir 13 15 13 15 -- 56 Goldsboro 9 16 24 18 -- 67 SOUTH LENOIR (10-2, 0-1 ECC) Wuanya Cooper 2 0 1-4 5, Luke Whaley 1 1 0-0 5, Dion Jones 2 1 2-4 9, Dominic...Published: Jan 11, 2014 11:33 PM Full Story
Ms. King surprised, humbled by induction
By RUDY COGGINS [email protected] The late Clyde King baffled many a hitter with an array of pitches during his stellar Major League Baseball career. His wife, Norma, got thrown a curveball Friday evening. And like her selfless husband who...Published: Jan 11, 2014 11:33 PM Full Story
UMO women pick up road victory
UMO Sports Information TIGERSVILLE, S.C. -- Jasmine McDonald recorded a double-double with 20 points and 10 rebounds to lead the University of Mount Olive to a 75-64 win on Saturday afternoon at Conference Carolinas opponent North Greenville. The Trojans' Kirksten...Published: Jan 11, 2014 11:33 PM Full Story
Trojan men fall
UMO Sports Information TIGERSVILLE, S.C. -- Three-pointers by Dontrell Brite and Ewon Wright in the final 29 seconds cut a nine-point deficit down to three, but University of Mount Olive's rally came up short as the Trojans fell to North...Published: Jan 11, 2014 11:33 PM Full Story
42nd George Whitfield Hall of Fame inductee quotes
Here is what some inductees had to say about their enshrinement in the George Whitfield Hall of Fame: "It's a wonderful thing what George is doing with the kids in terms of scholarships (to attend the clinic) which has been...Published: Jan 11, 2014 11:33 PM Full Story
Cougars' offense comes alive in second half
By ANDREW STEVENS [email protected] It took Goldsboro one game to learn that life in the Eastern Carolina 2-A Conference won't be much different than its previous four-year stay in the Carolina 1-A Conference. The Cougars are still going to get...Published: Jan 11, 2014 11:33 PM Full Story
Local Preps digest
Girls' basketball Goldsboro 54, South Lenoir 31 • Goldsboro snapped a six-game losing streak with a 54-31 win over South Lenoir on Friday evening. It was the Eastern Carolina 2-A Conference opener for both teams. The Cougars' Tyona Moses...Published: Jan 11, 2014 11:33 PM Full Story
Gators seal victory in final 60 seconds
By RYAN HANCHETT [email protected] Spring Creek made the most of its chances in the final minute. Rosewood could not convert its opportunities. The Gators earned a 53-50 victory on the Carolina 1-A Conference varsity boys' basketball scene Friday night. The...Published: Jan 11, 2014 11:33 PM Full Story
42nd George Whitfield Hall of Fame Inductees
• RONNIE BATTLE: Served one tour of duty in Vietnam and returned home to play basketball at Fayetteville State in 1972 and 1973. Battle guided Kinston to the 2003 Eastern Carolina 3-A Conference baseball crown and has been the...Published: Jan 11, 2014 11:33 PM Full Story
League-leading Eagles roll past Gators
From staff reports A big third quarter propelled Rosewood to a 67-45 win over Carolina 1-A Conference rival Spring Creek on Friday night. Both teams had trouble making shots in the first half. Spring Creek stayed within striking distance, 27-20...Published: Jan 11, 2014 11:33 PM Full Story
42nd George Whitfield Hall of Fame Inductees
• RONNIE BATTLE: Served one tour of duty in Vietnam and returned home to play basketball at Fayetteville State in 1972 and 1973. Battle guided Kinston to the 2003 Eastern Carolina 3-A Conference baseball crown and has been the...Published: Jan 11, 2014 11:32 PM Full Story
League-leading Eagles roll past Gators
From staff reports A big third quarter propelled Rosewood to a 67-45 win over Carolina 1-A Conference rival Spring Creek on Friday night. Both teams had trouble making shots in the first half. Spring Creek stayed within striking distance, 27-20...Published: Jan 11, 2014 11:32 PM Full Story
Thursday, January 9, 2014
King dominates boards against UMO women
[email protected] MOUNT OLIVE -- Defense and rebounding have been points of emphasis for undersized University of Mount Olive all season. King University turned the tables Wednesday evening. The taller Tornado controlled the boards and held the Trojans scoreless during key...Published: Jan 9, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Missed free throws haunt Mount Olive men
[email protected] MOUNT OLIVE -- Mount Olive climbed back into the ballgame against King University on Wednesday evening, but came up short due to one glaring reason -- free throws. The Trojans shot 12 of 31 from the line during...Published: Jan 9, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
WCDS boys upend Australian travel team
Wayne Country Day used a balanced attack to defeat a traveling team from Australia 69-47 on Wednesday night. Joel Davis led the Chargers with 10 points and six rebounds. Lee Atkinson provided nine points, four assists and four steals. Marlon...Published: Jan 9, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Tillery has good night for Tigers
BEAULAVILLE -- James Kenan earned a 52-43, non-conference win over county rival East Duplin on Wednesday night. Deonte Tillery led the Tigers with 12 points and three assists. TJ Fullwood supplied 11 points, six rebounds, five steals and two assists....Published: Jan 9, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Ivey, Goodman lead Rebels past Wildcats
NEWTON GROVE -- North Duplin jumped out to a 20-point lead in the first quarter and never looked back in a 50-36 win over Hobbton on Wednesday night. The Rebels picked up their second Carolina 1-A Conference victory of the...Published: Jan 9, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
North Duplin girls end 10-game slide
NEWTON GROVE -- North Duplin snapped a 10-game skid with a 42-23 triumph over Carolina 1-A Conference foe Hobbton on Wednesday evening. Shaily McCarty led the Rebels with 13 points. Deja Aycock added 11 points and Rylee Pate finished with...Published: Jan 9, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
42nd George Whitfield HOF: Diverse group slated for induction
[email protected] The latest class of inductees slated for enshrinement in the prestigious George Whitfield Hall of Fame has an "eastern North Carolina" flavor this year. Several of the honorees either hail from or have ties to communities in Wayne, Pitt,...Published: Jan 9, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Wednesday, January 8, 2014
Preps digest: JV, middle school results
JV sports * Girls' basketball: D.H. Conley 34, C.B. Aycock 12 -- Allison Shingleton and Precious Reed both scored four points for the Golden Falcons. * Boys' basketball: C.B. Aycock 55, D.H. Conley 48 -- Keyshawn Cobb paced Aycock...Published: Jan 8, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Bulldogs start strong against SC girls
SEVEN SPRINGS -- Princeton used a big first quarter to put Carolina 1-A Conference rival Spring Creek in a hole during its 53-38 victory Tuesday evening. Led by Charley Cox and a fast-paced pressure defense, the Bulldogs turned turnovers...Published: Jan 8, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Spring Creek boys win "ugly" conference game
[email protected] SEVEN SPRINGS -- Spring Creek likes to win ugly basketball games. An excellent defensive effort enabled the Gators to defeat Princeton 47-41 in a Carolina 1-A Conference game. "That's who we are as a team," Spring Creek head coach...Published: Jan 8, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Princeton-S. Creek box scores
BOYS Princeton 6 5 12 18 -- 41 Spring Creek 10 12 18 7 -- 47 PRINCETON (7-6, 2-2) Colby Norris 5 0 0-0 10, Alex Whitley 2 0 1-3 5, Michael Wooten 1 2 2-2 10, Tanner Woodard 4...Published: Jan 8, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
North Lenoir matmen corral Dark Horses
La GRANGE -- James Durant earned the match-clinching points at 152 pounds and North Lenoir upended Clinton, 43-36, in an Eastern Carolina 2-A Conference dual match Tuesday evening. The Dark Horses rallied to within 37-36 before Durant pinned his opponent...Published: Jan 8, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Jenkins, Sasser lead Faith Christian boys
GREENVILLE -- Faith Christian caught fire offensively early on and never cooled off in an 81-47 rout of N.C. Christian Schools Association foe Trinity Christian on Tuesday night. The Conquerors knocked down five 3-pointers in the first quarter. Victor Jenkins...Published: Jan 8, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
James Kenan boys stroll past Lakewood
WARSAW -- League-leading James Kenan rolled past Carolina 1-A Conference foe Lakewood 63-30 on Tuesday night. Antonio Smith tallied 22 points and eight rebounds for the Tigers. T.J. Fullwood supplied 10 points and seven rebounds. Kenan (6-1 overall, 4-0 CC)...Published: Jan 8, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
SW boys endure first ECC loss of year
WINTERVILLE -- South Central defeated Southern Wayne 64-56 in Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference play Tuesday evening. Jaylen Roberts scored 15 points for the Saints. Tarvis Bradshaw added 13 points and Maurice Butler had 11. Southern Wayne (7-7 overall, 2-1 ECC)...Published: Jan 8, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Williams has career-best 33 points in CBA road loss
GREENVILLE -- Charles B. Aycock's Michael Williams poured in a career-high 33 points, but it wasn't enough in a 54-49 loss against Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference foe D.H. Conley on Tuesday evening. Aycock (5-9 overall, 0-4 ECC) entertains South Central...Published: Jan 8, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Rosewood boys slip past North Duplin
CALYPSO -- Rosewood rallied for a 59-56 win at Carolina 1-A Conference opponent North Duplin on Tuesday evening. The Rebels led 31-23 at halftime, but were outscored 36-25 in the second half. Dennis Mitchell scored 25 points for the Eagles...Published: Jan 8, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Conley girls turn back C.B. Aycock
GREENVILLE -- Charles B. Aycock couldn't sustain its lead in the second half of a 47-38 loss at Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference opponent D.H. Conley on Tuesday evening. The Golden Falcons built a 24-19 lead during the first two quarters....Published: Jan 8, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
So. Wayne girls fall in triple OT
WINTERVILLE -- Southern Wayne came up just short in a 71-68, triple-overtime loss at Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference foe South Central on Tuesday evening. Zaria Atkins finished with 22 points for the Saints. Sharonne Maultsby contributed 17 points. Cierra Thompson...Published: Jan 8, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Rosewood girls stay unbeaten in league action
CALYPSO -- Rosewood had little trouble defeating Carolina 1-A Conference foe North Duplin 79-14 on Tuesday evening. The Eagles' Lexi Mercer led all scorers with 31 points. Krystal Yelverton provided 12 points. Rylee Pate paced the Rebels with six points....Published: Jan 8, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Tuesday, January 7, 2014
Local digest
Swimming Cougars triumph * Goldsboro emerged victorious on the boys' side of an 11-team swim meet at the Goldsboro Family YMCA on Monday night. The Cougars finished with 95 team points in first place. Eastern Wayne was fourth, Southern Wayne...Published: Jan 7, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Monday, January 6, 2014
Preps
Wrestling Eagles claim conference duals * Rosewood dominated the competition on Saturday on its way to winning the Carolina 1-A/4-Rivers conference duals. The Eagles clinched the conference's automatic berth in the N.C. High School Athletic Association 1-A dual-team playoffs. Rosewood...Published: Jan 6, 2014 1:47 PM Full Story
CBA wrestling
Charles B. Aycock finished third in the team standings at the annual Falcon Invitational on Saturday. The Golden Falcons tallied 130 points and were the top local team in the competition. Eastern Wayne finished fourth as a team and...Published: Jan 6, 2014 1:47 PM Full Story
Saturday, January 4, 2014
Weekend preps
Girls' basketball D.H. Conley 45, Southern Wayne 39 * DUDLEY -- Southern Wayne cut a 12-point, fourth quarter deficit to two points but fell short in a 45-39 loss to Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference foe D.H. Conley on Friday night....Published: Jan 4, 2014 11:13 PM Full Story
UMO women fall to Limestone
[email protected] MOUNT OLIVE -- With a Conference Carolinas co-leader visiting Kornegay Arena on Saturday afternoon Mount Olive needed to turn in a performance worthy of a big game. The Trojans failed to match the Saints' intensity for the majority of...Published: Jan 4, 2014 11:13 PM Full Story
UMO men take down Limestone in overtime
[email protected] MOUNT OLIVE -- Mike Moore didn't just help Mount Olive win an important Conference Carolinas game on Saturday afternoon. He helped the Trojans make history. Moore's 3-pointer with 45 seconds to play in overtime put Mount Olive ahead for...Published: Jan 4, 2014 11:13 PM Full Story
Southern Wayne boys outlast D.H. Conley
[email protected] DUDLEY -- Southern Wayne wasn't pleased with its performance in the Southern Bank/Mount Olive Pickles Winter Classic at University of Mount Olive last weekend. With the game on the line Friday night, the Saints looked like a team determined...Published: Jan 4, 2014 11:13 PM Full Story
Prep basketball boxes
BOYS D.H. Conley 15 9 10 12 -- 46 Southern Wayne 17 10 13 8 -- 48 D.H. CONLEY (6-5, 0-3 ECC) Maleek Gorham 5 0 0-0 10, Pat Coffey 1 1 0-0 5, Dre Suggs 0 0 0-1 0,...Published: Jan 4, 2014 11:13 PM Full Story
J.H. Rose boys defeat C.B. Aycock
[email protected] PIKEVILLE -- J.H. Rose standout Cornell Powell scored 10 points in one minute during a fast-paced third quarter and the Rampants never looked back. Powell finished with 32 points and nine rebounds as J.H. Rose posted a 69-51 victory...Published: Jan 4, 2014 11:13 PM Full Story
Friday, January 3, 2014
Eastern Wayne's girls must bounce back
ANDREW STEVENS [email protected] Eastern Wayne suddenly finds itself in unfamiliar territory. Following its loss to Southern Vance in the championship game of the inaugural Southern Bank/Mount Olive Pickle Winter Classic, the Warriors must turn the page. Experience they gained on...Published: Jan 3, 2014 1:47 PM Full Story
UMO women rout Converse
UMO Sports Information MOUNT OLIVE -- University of Mount Olive used a 22-1 run on its way to a 40-point halftime lead as the Trojans defeated Converse 94-55 in Conference Carolinas women's basketball Thursday at Kornegay Arena. Joneiqua Gary led...Published: Jan 3, 2014 1:47 PM Full Story
Patience key for Spring Creek girls' basketball
[email protected] SEVEN SPRINGS -- Building a program takes patience, resilience and understanding. It takes time, too. Charlie Cotten has learned on the fly as the head coach of the Spring Creek varsity girls' basketball team. The Gators have shown considerable...Published: Jan 3, 2014 1:47 PM Full Story
Wednesday, January 1, 2014
News-Argus top 10 stories from 2013
State championship runs. A call to the "Big Show." An amazing program turnaround. Coaching changes. All those significant moments -- and more -- occurred with individuals and teams in the News-Argus readership area during the past 12 months. It's almost...Published: Jan 1, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
Darden carrying on family tradition
Water rippled around Zach Darden as he glanced toward the scoreboard, checked his time and waited for his competitors to complete their final lap. A shrill whistle pierced the chlorine-filled air and the swimmers cleared the pool. Darden removed his...Published: Jan 1, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story