Sunday, June 15, 2014
Anthony Russo Jr. eager to play for Pirates
[email protected] SEVEN SPRINGS -- Anthony Russo Jr. suited up and played nearly every position -- except the line -- during his four-year football career at Spring Creek. He'll concentrate on one position, slotback, at East Carolina University. A third-generation Pirate,...Published: Jun 15, 2014 12:14 PM Full Story
ALL-AREA -- Phillips selected softball pitcher-of-the-year
PIKEVILLE -- Coming into the season Charles B. Aycock sophomore Allie Phillips had very little varsity experience inside the pitcher's circle. She threw just nine innings during her freshman year. But head coach Emily Burke saw Phillips improve into more...Published: Jun 15, 2014 12:14 PM Full Story
ALL-AREA -- King named baseball coach-of-the-year
Rosewood had just turned in a less-than-inspired effort that forced head varsity baseball coach Jason King to take a longer-than-normal cool-down period. Once he met with his team, King didn't mince words. "We got hammered by Spring Creek at our...Published: Jun 15, 2014 12:14 PM Full Story
ALL-AREA -- Howell selected baseball player-of-the-year
Reed Howell doesn't mind joking around with his teammates during batting practice or while the other team warms up on the baseball diamond. Once Howell stepped onto the field, his demeanor changed and he emerged as a leader through his...Published: Jun 15, 2014 12:14 PM Full Story
ALL-AREA -- Hampton named baseball pitcher-of-the-year
PIKEVILLE -- Bottom of the sixth inning. The bases were juiced. Charles B. Aycock starter Adam Pate faced trouble in a pivotal contest against conference rival South Johnston. Bobby Hampton paced in center field. "It was a really important game,"...Published: Jun 15, 2014 12:14 PM Full Story
ALL-AREA -- Burroughs earns third straight softball player-of-the-year award
PIKEVILLE -- Emily Burke remembers the day she held Meredith Burroughs, then a baby, in her arms when the future Charles B. Aycock slugger came home from the hospital. She remembers Burroughs hitting a home run -- over the fence...Published: Jun 15, 2014 12:14 PM Full Story
ALL-AREA -- Burke chosen softball coach-of-the-year
PIKEVILLE -- Second-year Charles B. Aycock head softball coach Emily Burke knew she would have the itch to lace up her cleats and get back on the field everytime her team started to struggle. Just two years removed from her...Published: Jun 15, 2014 12:14 PM Full Story