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Saturday, August 30, 2014

Prep football: Princeton beats Midway for first time since 1979

SPIVEY'S CORNER -- Princeton's defense locked down Midway after the first quarter and claimed a 28-7, non-conference win Friday evening. Senior quarterback Michael Wooten threw for 207 yards and two touchdowns for the Bulldogs, who beat the Raiders for the...

Greene Central erases 13-point deficit against CBA

Special to the News-ArgusPIKEVILLE -- After his team blew a 13-0 first-half lead and a pair of excellent scoring opportunities in the first quarter of its 27-20 loss to Greene Central Friday night at Hardy Talton Stadium, C.B. Aycock...

Gators claim first season-opening victory since 2002

[email protected] SEVEN SPRINGS -- Two season-opening wins -- one as a player and one as a head coach. It's a distinguished accomplishment that Aaron Sanders achieved during Spring Creek's 19-0 triumph over Lejeune at "The Swamp" on Friday evening. The...

Eastern Wayne dominates crosstown rival Goldsboro

[email protected] When Dameko Artis left Goldsboro after his freshman year to attend Eastern Wayne, he caught flack from a lot of his peers. "After I left people started talking about this and that," Artis said. "I just wanted to get...

Local digest

Golf Caviness scores ace * Durand Caviness carded his first-ever hole-in-one during a round of golf Saturday on the Goldsboro Municipal Golf Course links. Caviness used a 5-wood to ace hole No. 4. Mark and Tony Renfroe witnessed Caviness' feat....

Spring Creek-Lejeune box

Lejeune 0 0 0 0 -- 0 Spring Creek 6 7 6 0 -- 19 First quarter SC -- Casper 10 run (kick blocked), 3:00 Second quarter SC -- Strickland 74 pass from Miller (Hernandez kick), 11:48 Third quarter SC...

Southern Wayne-SSS box

Southern Wayne 7 0 7 6 -- 20 Smithfield-Selma 6 3 6 6 -- 21 First quarter SW -- Ward 37 pass from Hollingsworth (Craig kick) Third quarter SW -- Manny Walker 61 punt return (Craig kick) Fourth quarter SW...

Princeton-Midway box

Princeton 7 7 0 14 -- 28 Midway 7 0 0 0 -- 7 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING -- Princeton -- Johnny Frasier 19-105, 2 TDs; Michael Wooten 6-41; Adrian Whack 3-44; Nick Hare 2-3; Matt Hewett 4-10. PASSING -- Princeton...

North Duplin-Pinetown Northside box

North Duplin 0 6 7 14 -- 27 Northside 14 0 22 8 -- 44 Second quarter ND -- Mora 1 run (kick failed), 3:11 Third quarter ND -- Brock 1 run (kick failed), 3:28 Fourth quarter ND -- Scott...

NC prep football scores: Week 2

Alleghany County 26, Grayson County, Va. 23 Arendell-Parrott Academy 46, St. David's 40 Ashe County 16, Watauga County 13 Asheville 49, Polk County 28 Asheville Erwin 42, Burnsville Mountain Heritage 26 Asheville Roberson 34, Waynesville Tuscola 21 Avery County 24,...

James Kenan-Wallace Rose Hill box

James Kenan 13 14 0 6 -- 33 Wallace-Rose Hill 13 7 0 25 -- 45 First quarter JK -- Avent 16 run (Hernandez kick), 8:48 JK -- Savage 24 pass from Avent (kick failed), 3:05 Second quarter JK --...

Eastern Wayne-Goldsboro box

Goldsboro 6 0 0 6 -- 12 Eastern Wayne 21 7 26 0 -- 54 First quarter GHS -- Barnes 67 run (run failed), 9:47 EW -- Corum 7 run (Dove kick), 5:29 EW -- Newsome 49 run (Dove kick),...

C.B. Aycock-Greene Central box

Greene Central 0 7 14 6 -- 27 C.B. Aycock 0 13 0 7 -- 20 Second quarter CBA -- Castillo 15 pass from Morrow (run failed), 7:35 CBA -- Ellis 25 pass from Morrow (Matthews kick), 2:30 GC --...

Friday, August 29, 2014

Princeton claims first meeting against Rosewood on volleyball court

[email protected] PRINCETON -- Just eight points into the opening set, Paige Renfrow stepped toward the official and asked for a timeout. The players gathered around the fourth-year Princeton head coach as Rosewood boisterously cheered the early stoppage in play....

JV football: Eastern Wayne rolls past Goldsboro

Quarterback Malik Williams rushed for 117 yards and threw for another 75 yards in Eastern Wayne's 26-6 conquest of Goldsboro on Thursday. Williams ran for an 88-yard touchdown in the first quarter. Leslie Swinson scored from four yards out and...

Rosewood's Burton places 3rd among 40 golfers

Rosewood tied Smithfield-Selma for third place in the team scores on Thursday evening with a score of 149. The Eagles' Lindsay Burton finished third out of 40 in individual scoring with a 41. Teammate Alana Pipkin carded a personal-best 47...

Gators nip Devilpups, 4-3, on soccer pitch

SEVEN SPRINGS -- After trailing 3-1, Spring Creek scored three straight goals to steal a 4-3 win from Lejeune on Thursday. Otto Binar scored twice in the first 12 minutes of the second half on two assists from Juan Vega....

Southern Wayne, SSS battle to 1-1 draw

DUDLEY -- Peterson Michel scored Southern Wayne's lone goal in a 1-1, non-conference draw against Smithfield-Selma on Thursday afternoon. Ulysses Ramirez recorded the assist. The Saints (4-0-1 overall) entertain East Duplin on Tuesday....

Rams score late, clip Golden Falcons

SNOW HILL -- Charles B. Aycock struggled in a new defensive formation and surrendered two late goals in a 5-4, non-conference setback against Greene Central. The Golden Falcons led 4-3 late in the second half. Chris Grieve netted a hat...

Townsend scores twice in WCDS victory

After entering halftime tied at 1-1, Wayne Country Day took control with three second-half goals and defeated Burlington School, 4-2, on Thursday afternoon. Tony Townsend put two goals away on assists from Jacob Magera and Matt Kierski. Noah Adkins took...

Saints drop heart-breaker to South Central

WINTERVILLE -- South Central triumphed on two doubles courts and turned back Southern Wayne, 5-4, in an Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference match Thursday afternoon. Hope Jones, Brooke Kornegay and Stephanie Gonzalez each earned a singles win for the Saints. The...

Golden Falcons log 4th ECC victory of season

GREENVILLE -- Charles B. Aycock remained undefeated with an 8-1 victory over Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference rival D.H. Conley. The only match CBA lost was in No. 6 singles. Ashton Walker and Casie Belom each swept their matches 6-0, 6-0....

WCDS stays unbeaten on girls' tennis scene

Missing top-seeded Gianna Democko, Wayne Country Day lost just nine games in six singles matches during a 9-0 victory over Oakwood on Thursday afternoon. Jennifer Potts and Ally Willman each swept their singles matches 6-0, 6-0. Taylor Willman and Aimee...

Chargers play solid in loss to Oakwood

Despite Wayne Country Day playing some of its best volleyball of the season, the Chargers dropped a 15-25, 12-25, 15-25 decision to Oakwood on Thursday afternoon. Stephanie Schappell and Tiffany Larsen each had three kills each. Rachel Uzzell handed out...

North Lenoir sweeps Southern Wayne

DUDLEY -- Allyson Heath handed out 17 assists during North Lenoir's three-set, 25-12, 25-12, 25-16 win over Southern Wayne on Thursday. Laura Haerer had eight kills and two blocks. Paige Sports tallied seven kills. Katherine Spence, Madison Allen and Reagan...

McCollum serves up 10 aces against Neuse Charter

Spring Creek dominated Neuse Charter 25-10, 25-13, 25-13 in Carolina 1-A Conference play Thursday evening. Rachel McCollum led the Gators with 10 service aces and six kills. Sarah Ford dished out 12 assists. Spring Creek (4-1 overall, 1-1 CC) plays...

Goldsboro defeats Wayne Christian in 4 sets

Goldsboro defeated Wayne Christian 25-21, 25-12, 23-25, 20-25 on Thursday evening. Becka Pittard led the Cougars with 13 kills and five aces. Matti Rose Lyon had five kills while Angelina Nacca dished out 11 assists. Maddie Jara played her best...

Reed listed at defensive end on U of Alabama's depth chart

"Going back to East Mississippi, I think it helped a lot and it taught me some new things as a player and person," said Reid, who departed the JUCO scene as the nation's 12th-best college player in the nation, according...

Preps digest: JV sports

JV sports * Volleyball: North Lenoir d. Southern Wayne 25-13, 25-10 -- Courtney Carmon and Madison Cottle each had four kills. Alyssa Brinkley and Janna Moore combined for 16 kills. * Volleyball: Oakwood d. Wayne Country Day 25-15, 25-13...

Thursday, August 28, 2014

Preps digest: JV news

JV * Volleyball: North Pitt d. North Lenoir -- Jana Moore had seven assists during the Hawks' non-conference loss to the Panthers. Allyssa Brinkley had three kills. Allison Montague and Bailey Tilghman combined for 16 points on serve. The...

Gators eager to launch 2014 campaign

[email protected] SEVEN SPRINGS -- An unusual bye week could either be a blessing in disguise or an omen for Spring Creek's football team. Aaron Sanders feels grateful for now. Instead of kicking off their 2014 campaign like their county brethren...

Golden Falcons net non-conference tennis victory

PIKEVILLE -- Charles B. Aycock swept the doubles courts and turned back perennial 2-A powerhouse Greene Central, 7-2, on Wednesday afternoon. The tandems of Ashton Walker-Kassidy Pitchford, Cassidy Coerver-Casie Belom and Haley Creech-Meredith Jones each prevailed in their respective doubles...

Heath dishes out 22 assists in Hawks' 3-set sweep

North Lenoir handed North Pitt a 26-24, 25-18, 25-19 non-conference defeat on Wednesday evening. Allyson Heath led the Hawks with 22 assists. Paige Sports had 13 kills. Madison Allen added five digs. North Lenoir improved to 3-2 overall this season....

Davis powers Goldsboro past Hobbton

NEWTON GROVE -- Alexus Davis recorded a double-double -- 10 kills, 10 digs -- during Goldsboro's 21-25, 25-13, 25-19, 25-14 conquest of Hobbton on Wednesday evening. Davis served seven aces, had five blocks and dished out two assists in the...

Carroll's double-double sparks Bulldogs

PRINCETON -- Taylor Carroll recorded a double-double -- 17 kills, 10 digs -- during Princeton's 18-25, 25-22, 22-25, 25-19, 15-9 triumph over county rival South Johnston on Wednesday evening. Charley Cox dished out a season-high 50 assists for the Bulldogs,...

Grieve finds mark off of Hampton's assist

WILSON -- Chris Grieve scored Charles B. Aycock's lone goal in a 7-1, non-conference loss to Big East 3-A power Wilson Fike on Wednesday evening. Bobby Hampton had the assist. The Golden Falcons surrendered three goals in the first three...

Baird has seven saves in Hawks' home defeat

La GRANGE -- Goalkeeper Jacob Baird saved seven shots for North Lenoir during an 8-0, non-conference loss against perennial 1-A power Dixon on Wednesday evening. The Hawks played their third game in three days. North Lenoir (1-4-1 overall) visits Farmville...

McAlduff notches Cougars' lone goal

Luke McAlduff tallied Goldsboro's lone goal in a 4-1, non-conference loss to North Johnston on Wednesday. Cougar goalie Jonathan Stevens recorded nine saves. Goldsboro (1-2-0 overall) is the guest of Rosewood next Tuesday....

Binar has goal, assist in Spring Creek's road win

DEEP RUN -- Spring Creek dominated possession and had four different players score en route to a 4-0 non-conference win over South Lenoir on Wednesday. Otto Binar led the way with a goal and an assist. David Ortiz, Carlos Ramirez...

Evans leads Warriors at Waynesborough Park

Zach Evans posted a top-15 time as Eastern Wayne opened its Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference season with a four-team meet at historic Waynesborough Park on Wednesday afternoon. Evans ran the 5k course in 21:35. Teammates Josh Bartz (26th, 23:46), Zach...

CBA's Mooneyham sets PR in ECC cross country meet

PIKEVILLE -- Charles B. Aycock's Joseph Mooneyham set a personal best on his home cross country course during a three-team, Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference meet Wednesday afternoon. Mooneyham covered the 5k trek in 20 minutes, 24 seconds. Teammates Hunter Crane...

Johnson: Cougars have to generate speed

[email protected] Goldsboro wide receiver Joe Baker walked up to head coach Bennett Johnson and told him about the video. It's a video on YouTube of the Eastern Wayne-Goldsboro game. From 1989, no less. But the rivalry between cross-town foes Eastern...

Williams: Linemen must block on both sides of the ball

[email protected] The last time Eastern Wayne head coach Bubba Williams was on the field with then-Goldsboro offensive coordinator Bennett Johnson. The Cougars put up 48 points and handed Williams' squad a 22-point loss. Williams hasn't forgotten. And things are different...

Off the foot of a Dove

[email protected] As the first hour of Eastern Wayne's practice winds down, the offense sets up to practice its extra points. Five players surround the place-kicker. They yell and scream, hoping to cause the kicker to loose focus and miss. The...

Wednesday, August 27, 2014

Preps digest: JV, middle schools

JV sports * Volleyball: Hobbton d. Rosewood -- Carrie Beckert had five digs and two assists in a losing effort for the Eagles. Jala Holoman had two kills and two digs. Rosewood (1-4 overall, 0-1 Carolina Conference) visits Princeton...

Trojans showing some hunger in preseason

[email protected] MOUNT OLIVE -- A positive vibe. An excitement for new challenges. Hunger. The University of Mount Olive women's soccer team has displayed those characteristics in preseason practices, but there's plenty of room for improvement and growth on the pitch...

Lakewood turns back Spring Creek in Carolina 1A volleyball opener

[email protected] SEVEN SPRINGS -- Spring Creek started out in brilliant fashion against perennial power Lakewood on Tuesday evening, but it couldn't close the deal. Senior outside hitter Lauren Tew sparked a decisive fifth-set run as the unbeaten Leopards claimed an...

Rosewood offense explodes late in 1st half

[email protected] Rosewood soccer head coach Eddie Maldonado was nervous for most of Tuesday evening after watching his team warm up. His worries got worse when junior midfielder Marquail Almontaser scored for in the first three minutes. "That always makes you...

Walnut Creek Ladies golf news

Jewel Ivey claimed low net and Hiromi Sueki secured low putts during first flight play in an Eastern Ladies League tournament contested at Lane Tree Golf Club. Faye Franklin seized low net in third flight. Linda Cannon captured low putts...

Burton claims medalist honors on Northgreen CC links

ROCKY MOUNT -- Rosewood junior Lindsey Burton earned medalist honors with a nine-hole round of 42 on the Northgreen Country Club links on Tuesday afternoon. Teammate Alana Pipkin posted a 54. Charles B. Aycock edged North Johnston 165-166 in team...

Hawks, Jags battle to 1-1 draw

Mike Bednarz lofted a goal-scoring pass to Eric Holloway in the 56th minute and North Lenoir earned a 1-1, non-conference tie against Farmville Central on Tuesday. Jacb Baird had six saves in net. The Hawks (1-3-1 overall) play perennial Coastal...

CBA nets another ECC tennis victory

Charles B. Aycock remained undefeated with a 7-2 win over Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference foe J.H. Rose on Tuesday evening. Ahston Walker, Casie Belom, Kassidy Pitchford, Sabrina Johnson and Emmie Collins each won their respective singles match. Walker-Pitchford eeked out...

WCDS stays unbeaten in girls' tennis

Wayne Country Day won every match except for No. 3 doubles during an 8-1, non-conference conquest of Kerr-Vance Academy on Tuesday afternoon.. Gianna Democko and Jennifer Pott played nearly flawless tennis the Nos. 1 and 2 seeds, respectively. They combined...

Uzzell dishes out 23 assists in Chargers' loss to KVA

Unforced errors caused Wayne Country Day to fall to Kerr-Vance Academy 17-25, 25-10, 21-25, 22-25 on Tuesday evening. Rachel Uzzell had 23 assists and three kills for the Chargers. Sarah Crooks had 12 kills and five aces and Tiffany Larsen...

Mercer flirts with triple-double against Hobbton

Lexi Mercer was masterful defensively with eight blocks and eight digs as Rosewood defeated Hobbton 25-15, 21-25, 25-21, 25-9 in the Carolina 1-A Conference opener for both teams Tuesday evening. Mercer also had eight kills. Ada Rivera logged six digs...

Princeton, defending Carolina 1A volleyball champ, sweeps James Kenan

WARSAW -- Three-time defending Carolina 1-A Conference champion Princeton handed James Kenan a 25-10, 25-16, 25-14 setback in the league opener for both teams Tuesday afternoon. Taylor Carroll and Kasey Edwards recorded eight kills apiece for the Bulldogs. Kortney...

Golden Falcons outlast Cougars on volleyball court

Charles B. Aycock was pushed to its limit by Goldsboro, but pulled out a 25-13, 25-18, 20-25, 16-25, 15-9 non-conference win at Norvell T. Lee Gym on Tuesday evening. Courtney Warner led the Golden Falcons with nine kills. Sydney Schmeltzer...

Sladick helps Eagles get first 'W' of season

Wayne Christian got its first win of the season with a 25-20, 25-19, 26-24 non-conference triumph over Greenville Christian at Clifford Gymnatorium on Tuesday evening. Hannah Sladick led the Eagles with seven kills and two blocks. Mercy Wright had three...

Tuesday, August 26, 2014

Preps digest: JV sports, middle schools

JV sports * Boys' soccer: Wayne Christian 4, Christ Covenant 3 -- Skyler Price notched the game-winning goal for the Eagles and finished with two goals on the day. Jaxon Anderson and Luke Suggs provided one goal apiece for...

E. Wayne-Goldsboro JV football game time changed

Eastern Wayne athletics director Jabo Fulghum announced Tuesday morning that Thursday's home JV football game with Goldsboro has been changed to 6:30 p.m. The Warriors are 1-0 overall this season....

Midway spikes Rosewood in non-conference play

SPIVEY'S CORNER -- Rosewood handed Midway a 25-21, 25-18, 25-15 non-conference loss on Monday afternoon. Ada Rivera had 15 assists and Callie Thornton had 15 digs for the Eagles. Lexi Mercer filled the stat sheet with eight kills, three assists,...

Golden Falcons blitz Rams in straight sets

Charles B. Aycock handed Greene Central a 25-21, 25-16, 25-20 defeat in non-conference play Monday evening. Courtney Warner led the Golden Falcons with 12 kills. Taylor Daniels had eight kills and Alexis Bynum had six kills. Morgan Foss served up...

Ford drives Gators with 16-assist outing

Spring Creek swept Southern Wayne 25-6, 25-11, 25-17 on Monday evening. Rachel McCollum had six kills. Sarah Ford had 16 assists and Lexi Reyes had five digs for the Gators. Spring Creek (3-0 overall) opens Carolina 1-A Conference play at...

Parker scores Dogs' lone goal in 1-1 draw

Cameron Parker tallied Princeton's lone goal in a 1-1, non-conference draw against county archrival North Johnston on Monday evening. Nick Phillips provided the assist. The Bulldogs (0-1-1 overall) play host to Midway on Thursday....

Chapin has goal, 2 assists in Rosewood's home-opening win

Rosewood scored four second-half goals during its 5-1, non-conference win over North Lenoir at Branch Pope Field on Monday evening. Ethan Chapin led the Eagles with a goal and two assists. Stalen Massengill chipped in a goal and an assist,...

Monday, August 25, 2014

Frasier's game-opening kickoff sparks road shootout

BEAUFORT -- Johnny Frasier took the opening kickoff 87 yards for a touchdown and Princeton fought off East Carteret in a 56-42, non-conference shootout on the Crystal Coast on Friday evening. Frasier had 118 yards on 15 attempts and caught...

Mora has 118-yard outing in Rebels' opener

CALYPSO -- Emiliano Mora rushed for 118 yards and three touchdowns in North Duplin's season-opening, 43-22 victory over Southside at H.E. Grubbs Field on Friday evening. Mora scored on runs of 1, 5 and 3 yards. The Rebels compiled 341...

Preps digest: JV sports

JV sports • Boys' soccer: Wayne Christian 8, Wilson Christian 1 -- Holden Foster and Will White notched two goals apiece in the Eagles' home victory Friday. Skyler Price, Jeremy Bentley, Luke Suggs and Jaxon Anderson each tallied one goal....

Prep notebook: Johnson finds favorable matchup against Franklinton

Bennett Johnson, like most coaches, is a "run-first" guy. However, the former prep quarterback, couldn't help but smile after finding a favorable receiving matchup involving Joe Baker. The senior hauled in nine passes for 121 yards in Goldsboro's season-opening,...

Princeton girls win Open crown at Early Bird XC Invitational

WENDELL -- Princeton recorded four top-10 individual finishes and claimed the girls' Open Division team title during the Early Bird XC Invitational contested at Wendell Community Park on Saturday. Altheia Balageo led the Bulldogs' charge with a fourth-place effort....

Wayne Country Day nets another non-league win

Wayne Country Day emerged victorious on five singles courts and upended Faith Christian of Rocky Mount, 8-1, at Wayne Community College on Friday afternoon. Gianna Democko, Jennifer Potts and Taylor Willman did not lose a game. Ally Willman and Anna...

Chargers sweep Northwood Temple in volleyball

FAYETTEVILLE -- Wayne Country Day snapped a two-match skid with a 25-18, 25-18, 25-19 non-conference sweep of Northwood Temple on Friday afternoon. Rachel Uzzell had 10 assists and served four aces. Savannah Strickland had five kills and Stephanie Schappell had...

Saturday, August 23, 2014

WCDS-Faith RM tennis box

Wayne Country Day 9 Faith Christian-RM 0 Singles: Gianna Democko (WCDS) d. Alex Cheney 6-0, 6-0; Jennifer Potts (WCDS) d. Olivia Collins 6-0, 6-0; Taylor Willman (WCDS) d. MacKenzie Williams 6-0, 6-0; Ally Willman (WCDS) d. Marisa Pridgen 6-1, 6-4;...

E. Wayne-N. Lenoir box

North Lenoir 0 0 0 6 -- 6 Eastern Wayne 7 14 15 7 -- 43 First quarter EW -- D. Pridgen 15 run (Dove kick), 5:25 Second quarter EW -- Pridgen 2 run (Dove kick), 3:52 EW -- Best...

CBA-Rosewood box

Southside 22 0 0 0 -- 22 North Duplin 14 15 7 7 -- 43 First quarter ND -- Brock 5 run (Jaimes kick), 10:28 ND -- Mora 1 run (Jaimes kick), 8:58 Second quarter ND -- Mora 5 run...

So. Wayne-James Kenan box

James Kenan 14 14 14 0 -- 42 Southern Wayne 0 0 0 0 -- 0 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING -- Southern Wayne -- Tyaire Allen 11-93; Manny Walkers 6-23; Nick Kennon 5-19; Alex Bradley 1-(minus-3); CJ Stewart 2-3. James Kenan...

Princeton-East Carteret box

Princeton 16 9 17 14 -- 56 East Carteret 16 14 0 12 -- 42 First quarter P -- Frasier 87 kickoff return (Wooten rush) P -- Wooten 4 rush (Hewett rush) Second quarter P -- Safety P -- Frasier...

N. Duplin-Southside box

Southside 22 0 0 0 -- 22 North Duplin 14 15 7 7 -- 43 First quarter ND -- Brock 5 run (Jaimes kick), 10:28 ND -- Mora 1 run (Jaimes kick), 8:58 Second quarter ND -- Mora 5 run...

Goldsboro-Franklinton box

Franklinton 7 6 7 9 -- 29 Goldsboro 0 0 7 13 -- 20 First quarter F -- Taylor 7 run (Woodburn kick), 8:06 Second quarter F -- Person 1 run (kick failed), 11:21 Third quarter F -- Jones 3...

Chargers, Patriots battle to scoreless draw on soccer pitch

Wayne Country Day attempted 15 shots on goal, but had to settle for a 0-0, non-conference draw against Faith Christian of Rocky Mount on a humid Friday afternoon. Chargers keeper Patrick Hall logged his second clean sheet of the season....

Defending 1AA state champs shut out Southern Wayne

DUDLEY -- Defending 1-AA state champion James Kenan -- without its leading returning ball carrier Al Owens -- rushed for 252 yards and four touchdowns as team during its 42-0, non-conference triumph over Southern Wayne on Friday night. Senior Jaquan...

Eastern Wayne defense dominates North Lenoir

For a team hoping to repeat the success of its 2013 season -- and even surpass the outstanding accomplishments from last year -- Eastern Wayne certainly got off on the right foot in its 2014 season opener Friday night. The...

Late safety deflates Goldsboro

[email protected] Can I have that play back, please? That thought crossed Goldsboro High head coach Bennett Johnson's mind as he watched quarterback Nashir Bowden get flushed from the pocket and get sacked in the end zone. The safety squashed the...

Greene's TD run provides early spark for CBA

[email protected] Charles B. Aycock defensive coordinator Allen Thomas didn't care where the ball got spotted, he wanted head coach Steve Brooks to gamble on fourth down. Facing a long fourth-and-one, Brooks called R'Keesh Greene's number. The senior back pounded the...

NC prep football scores

Alleghany County 34, North Stokes 6 Apex 46, Harnett Central 10 Ashe County 50, North Surry 42 Asheboro 38, Eastern Randolph 6 Asheville 49, Hendersonville 14 Asheville Erwin 42, East Rutherford 24 Asheville Roberson 34, North Henderson 14 Ayden-Grifton 40,...

Friday, August 22, 2014

Greenville Christian tops Wayne Christian with late goal

[email protected] Had Wayne Christian played 80 minutes of soccer, the outcome could have possibly been different against Greenville Central on Thursday evening. But a passive first half and one second-half defensive lapse proved critical in the Eagles' 2-1, non-conference loss...

Gators build early advantage, hand Warriors loss on soccer pitch

[email protected] SEVEN SPRINGS -- Coming off a loss in its season opener against Southern Wayne on Monday, Spring Creek knew it needed to make a change. The Gators focused too much on playing balls through the middle against the Saints...

JV football: Williams directs Warriors to season-opening win

La GRANGE -- Malik Williams threw a 53-yard touchdown pass to Jawan Holmes with 6:45 remaining in the fourth quarter to give Eastern Wayne 26-22, season-opening win over North Lenoir on Thursday evening. Holmes also hauled in a 38-yard TD...

JV football: Hemmingway has two TD night for Golden Falcons

PIKEVILLE -- The Golden Falcons built a 31-point advantage after three quarters in their season-opening victory over the Eagles at Hardy Talton Stadium. Freshman Michael Hemmingway paced Aycock's ground attack with 107 yards and two touchdowns. Tahj Thacker and freshman...

C.B. Aycock golfers turn back Rocky Mount

Abby Sauls led the way for Charles B. Aycock with a low-round 55 for the day. Rachel Boulanger shot a 57 followed by a 60 and 61 from Anna Williams and Isabelle Boulanger respectively. The low round for Rocky Mt....

Lane Tree Ladies Golf news

Betty Jean Gurley claimed game-of-the-week honors during a two-week stretch on the Lane Tree Golf Club links. Lou Ellen Flowers (low net), Nan Jarrell (low putts) and Cathy Garris (low gross) excelled this week. One week earlier, Linda Hilburn and...

Michel's hat trick sparks Saints at home

DUDLEY -- Peterson Michel posted a hat trick (three goals) in Southern Wayne's 6-1, non-conference victory over North Lenoir on Thursday afternoon. Ulysses Ramirez added two goals for the Saints, who remained unbeaten in three outings this season. Byron Martinez...

Unbeaten Chargers shut out Rams in tennis

SNOW HILL -- Wayne Country Day swept the singles and doubles courts en route to a 9-0 win over Greene Central on Thursday. Gianna Democko, Jennifer Potts, Taylor Willman, Ally Willman, Eliza Eagles and Anna Allen won the singles matches....

Spring Creek earns regular-season sweep of Wayne Christian

SEVEN SPRINGS -- Spring Creek completed its regular-season sweep of Wayne Christian, 25-11, 25-18, 25-11, on Thursday afternoon. Emily Wells had two aces for the Eagles. Reagan Taylor had seven digs. Wayne Christian (0-2 overall) plays host to Greenville Christian...

Hawks soar to 3-set road win

Allyson Heath had nine service points and 20 assists and North Lenoir toppled Southern Wayne 25-10, 25-14, 25-11 Thursday evening. Mya Parks had 14 service points and seven kills for the Hawks. Paige Sports had 10 service points and seven...

Mercer has 16 kills in Rosewood's three-set win over GC

SNOW HILL -- Lexi Mercer had 16 kills and nine digs to lead Rosewood to a comfortable 25-22, 25-11, 25-16 non-conference win over Greene Central Thursday evening. Ada Rivera had 24 assists and five digs for the Eagles. Callie Thornton...

Preps digest: JV sports

JV sports * Volleyball: Rosewood 2, Greene Central 0 -- Rosewood swept Greene Cenral 25-18, 25-15 in the JV match on Thursday evening. Stats were not provided....

FOOTBALL TAB: Spring Creek roster

No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Class 1 Jamal Davis RB/CB 5-8 110 Soph. 3 Jordan Hicks SE/LB 6-2 190 Sr. 4 Matt Dupuy QB/CB 5-7 110 Soph. 7 Jessie Casper RB/S 5-8 125 Soph. 9 Lewis Sampson SE/CB 5-10 135...

FOOTBALL TAB: Sanders attempting to emulate teachings from former coach

[email protected] Coming off one of the better seasons in Spring Creek's young football history, head coach Aaron Sanders realizes his system is working. He just needs to keep building and perfecting it. The Gators finished the season 3-9 in 2013...

FOOTBALL TAB: Southern Wayne roster

No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Class 1 Shamar Faison RB/LB 6-2 175 Sr. 2 Marquail Roddick WR/DB 6-3 176 Sr. 5 Xzavier Pearsall RB/DB 6-0 170 Sr. 6 Zach Buff WR/DB 5-5 126 Jr. 8 Manny Walker RB/DB 5-10 160...

FOOTBALL TAB: Rosewood roster

No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Class 1 Marquail Almontaser SE/DB 5-9 165 Jr. 2 Quan Joyner SE/DB 5-9 150 Sr. 3 Bronton Woodard RB/DB 5-9 165 Jr. 7 Nick Martin SE/DB 5-8 130 Sr. 8 Cameron Helt QB/DB 5-7 175...

FOOTBALL TAB: Preseason trip to Ronald McDonald House beneficial for Eagles

[email protected] A week into the football season, the Rosewood football team took a trip to Greenville. The Eagles visited East Carolina University and checked out Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. It was a cool experience for many of the players, but it wasn't...

FOOTBALL TAB: Princeton roster

No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Class 1 Jordan Craft WR/DB 5-8 160 Sr. 2 Jarrett Pearce QB/DB 5-8 165 Jr. 3 Cameron Jackson WR/FS 5-11 165 Soph. 5 Earl Gibson WR/DB 5-7 160 Soph. 6 Vicente Mendez K/P 5-9 165...

FOOTBALL TAB: Bulldogs continue to knock on door to earn elite status in 1A play

A placard on the wall inside his office has become a valuable teaching tool for third-year Princeton head football coach Derrick Minor. It's a formula directed toward sports and everyday life -- E + R = O. Minor beams when...

FOOTBALL TAB: North Duplin roster

No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Class 5 JP Payton QB/DB 5-9 160 Jr. 7 Cedrick Kornegay WR/DB 5-11 165 Sr. 9 William Archer QB/OLB 5-9 191 Jr. 10 Chase King B/DB 5-7 129 Soph. 14 Emiliano Mora B/DB 5-9 210...

FOOTBALL TAB: Martin hopes to 'blue-collar' attitude from young North Duplin team

[email protected] A gold-painted tool box sits in front as the North Duplin football team takes their team photo for the upcoming season. It has a twin sitting in the trophy case at the school. There is nothing inside. The tool...

FOOTBALL TAB: The future belongs to Princeton's Johnny Frasier

The clicking of his cleats echoed down the silent hallway. A shadow appeared in the door. The hulking figure turned sideways to avoid hitting the door frame. A slight smile creased Derrick Minor's face. Princeton running back Johnny Frasier, in...

FOOTBALL TAB: James Kenan roster

No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Class 1 Kendrick Whitfield RB/LB 5-6 150 Sr. 2 Daquan Mann Rec/DB 5-11 170 Sr. 3 Khalil Savage RB/DB 5-7 152 Sr. 4 John Brooks Rec/LB 6-4 186 Jr. 5 Telvin Wallace Rec/DB 5-10 159...

FOOTBALL TAB: Graduation takes away skilled, athletic players from James Kenan

During the last couple of years, there's been a handful of eastern North Carolina prep football powerhouses capable of winning the N.C. High School Athletic Association 1-A state championship. James Kenan is included in that group. Since Ken Avent Jr.'s...

FOOTBALL TAB: Johnson seeks to infuse new energy, internal drive into Goldsboro

Bennett Johnson is glad Goldsboro is the second year of its home-and-home contracts with some non-conference teams on its schedule. But before the pacts expire, the first-year head varsity coach has to guide the Cougars through another rigorous campaign. Eight...

FOOTBALL TAB: Eastern Wayne set standard among ECC 3A teams last season

[email protected] Eastern Wayne set a higher standard for future teams and its Wayne County brethren during the 2013 season. But the Warriors feel empty from that record-setting campaign. There's neither a conference nor an eastern regional championship to show for...

FOOTBALL TAB: Ayden-Grifton favored to defend ECC 2A title

[email protected] Bennett Johnson has always been a fan of high school football in eastern North Carolina -- long before he donned a Wilson Beddingfield uniform and turned in a record-setting prep career. He knows the traditions. He remembers the ups...

FOOTBALL TAB: Eastern Wayne roster

No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Class 1 Dayshawn Pridgen ATH 5-6 150 Sr. 2 KK Best QB/FS 5-7 175 Jr. 3 Micah Smith ATH 6-1 175 Sr. 4 Dameko Artis LB 5-9 165 Sr. 5 Blake Hartsfield C 5-10 175...

FOOTBALL TAB: Williams says Warriors have to be hungry, can't be satisfied with 2013 success

Bubba Williams has worked diligently -- and tirelessly -- to change the culture of Eastern Wayne football. He's still got more work to do. The Warriors enter 2014 on the heels of the program's most-successful season. Williams' squad won 11...

FOOTBALL TAB: In-practice skirmish valuable teaching tool for Golden Falcons

[email protected] PIKEVILLE -- It was just the third practice in shoulder pads and Jarrett Scott had already had enough. Charles B. Aycock head coach Steve Brooks had been riding the tight end hard during the first two practices, and the...

FOOTBALL TAB: Teams are chasing Kenan, Princeton in Carolina 1A

[email protected] James Kenan head coach Ken Avent Jr. knows about the daily grind of being successful in the Carolina 1-A conference. He's nearly perfected it. In seven years at the helm of the Tigers, he's brought home two state championships...

Golden Falcons net 2nd ECC win of season

[email protected] PIKEVILLE -- Summer Pennington continues to search for the right pieces to put Charles B. Aycock in contention for a regular-season conference championship and a dual-team tennis playoff berth. John Fonvielle needs some freshmen. The Golden Falcons, who return...

C.B. Aycock-Southern Wayne tennis box

C.B. Aycock 9 Southern Wayne 0 Singles: Ashton Walker (CBA) d. Hope Jones 6-1, 6-1; Cassidy Coerver (CBA) d. Alli Barrow 6-0, 6-1; Casie Belom (CBA) d. Brooke Kornegay 6-0, 6-0; Kassidy Pitchford (CBA) d. Stephanie Gonzalez 6-0, 6-1; Sabrina...

Britt, Brooks: 'Fresh legs' important for season-opening game

[email protected] During its previous two meetings against county football rival Charles B. Aycock, Rosewood has struggled to put fresh legs on the field in the fourth quarter. The Golden Falcons, on each occasion, pulled away for the win. With six...

Thursday, August 21, 2014

Grieve notches hat trick in Aycock's road win

[email protected] Battered and bruised, Noah Adkins kept fighting for every ball. His sweat-soaked, mud-stained jersey served as proof of his stout effort. He just wished Wayne Country Day had more to show for it in a 3-1, non-conference loss to...

Defending 1A state champs ground Hawks

Jacob Baird recorded 12 saves between the pipes in North Lenoir's 7-0, non-conference loss to defending 1-A state champion Wallace-Rose Hill on Wednesday evening. The Hawks (1-1-0 overall) are the guests of Southern Wayne today....

North Lenoir sweeps North Pitt in volleyball

Laura Haerer cranked out 11 kills and had five blocks in North Lenoir's 25-18, 25-21, 25-19 non-conference win over North Pitt on Wednesday. Mya Parks contributed seven kills and six digs. Paige Sports registered six kills. Allyson Heath dished out...

Princeton pulls out 5-set thriller

PRINCETON -- Kasey Edwards recorded 13 kills and four blocks, and Princeton turned back county rival Corinth-Holders 25-20, 25-20, 17-25, 27-29, 17-15 on Wednesday afternoon. Taylor Carroll and Kortney Edwards provided 11 and 10 kills, respectively. Kelsey Peedin paced the...

Johnson: Goldsboro must get better

[email protected] Goldsboro is in a transition year, but there is some talent to keep it in contention for a postseason berth. However, the Cougars have to get better. Scrimmages against defending state 1-AA champion James Kenan and perennial 3-A power...

Wednesday, August 20, 2014

Preps digest: JV, middle schools results

JV * Boys' soccer: Freedom Christian 2, Wayne Christian 1 -- Holden Foster scored the lone goal for Wayne Christian. The Eagles (0-1-0 overall) entertain Wilson Christian on Friday. * Volleyball: Goldsboro d. Southern Wayne 25-11, 25-19 -- Kelsey...

WCDS netters collect another non-conference victory

Wayne Country Day remained unbeaten with an 8-1, non-conference triumph over Lawrence Academy on the Wayne Community College tennis courts Tuesday afternoon. The Chargers swept the singles courts. Second-seeded Jennifer Potts posted a straight-set shutout at No. 2 singles....

Season of change at Southern Wayne

[email protected] DUDLEY -- Southern Wayne head varsity football coach David Lee gets to take a step back this season. And put 2013 behind him. Barely two weeks before the Saints' season opener at James Kenan, assistant coach Jeremy Joyner left...

Walnut Creek LGA news

Sam Gillette and Jewel Ivey shared low net honors during first flight action the Walnut Creek Ladies League State Play Day. Hiromi Sueki won low gross. Gaye Bryant captured low gross in second flight. Evelyn Rose and Linda Cannon claimed...

Morton cards first-ever ace in golf

Steven Morton recorded his first-ever hole-in-one at Goldsboro Municipal Golf Course on Sunday. Morton aced hole No. 7 with a 5-iron. His father, Lynn, and brother, Ryan, witnessed the feat....

Rosewood's Burton claims medalist honors at Lane Tree GC

Rosewood junior Lindsey Burton earned medalist honors with a nine-hole round of 44 on the Lane Tree Golf Club links Tuesday afternoon. Charles B. Aycock freshman Abby Sauls carded a 47, followed by the Eagles' Alana Pipkin with a 53....

North Lenoir slips past Rosewood

La GRANGE -- North Lenoir's Nic Kennedy scored shortly after Rosewood tied the game late, giving the Hawks a 2-1, season-opening win Tuesday. Eric Holloway assisted Mike Bednarz's goal in the first half. Stalen Massengill got credit for a goal...

Eastern Wayne opens defense of ECC 3A/4A tennis crown

WINTERVILLE -- A young and inexperienced Warriors team pulled out a tough 5-4, season-opening win over Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference foe South Central on Tuesday afternoon. Eastern Wayne split the singles matches with Brennan Dove, Elizabeth Sutton and Kaycee Kemper...

Edwards delivers eight-kill effort for Bulldogs

PRINCETON -- Kortney Edwards collected eight kills and served three aces during Princeton's season-opening 25-23, 27-25, 25-16 victory over Bunn on Tuesday afternoon. Kasey Edwards added five kills and one ace. Hailey Wood (six kills, two aces), Taylor Carroll (five...

Spring Creek sweeps Wayne Christian in volleyball

Kasey Norris had 12 assists and seven digs in Wayne Christian's season-opening 19-25, 9-25, 22-25 loss to county foe Spring Creek on Tuesday. Emily Wells had three service aces and two kills. Hannah Sladick added six kills and three blocks....

Warriors' Hamilton has block party against Hawks

Junior Naheria Hamilton recorded a team- and match-high seven blocks in Eastern Wayne's 25-19, 27-25, 26-24 triumph over North Lenoir at Wooten Gymnasium on Tuesday evening. Casey Young cranked out seven kills and served five aces. Sara Rice recorded 15...

Goldsboro battles through opening-set mistakes

[email protected] After starting out flat in the Wayne Christian Jamboree on Saturday, the Goldsboro volleyball team did it again Tuesday. They surrendered the first four points of the match and couldn't recover in a first-set loss to Southern Wayne. Cougars...

Tuesday, August 19, 2014

Preps: JV, Middle schools results

JV sports * Boys' soccer: Wayne Country Day 3, Oakwood 0 -- Nehemiya Shaw opened the scoring for the Chargers early in the second half and Wayne Country Day beat Oakwood 3-0. Nick Fletcher and Ryan Thiele also added...

Michel scores twice, Saints topple Gators

[email protected] DUDLEY -- Peterson Michel wasn't sure what his role was going to be this season. He started the game on the bench as Southern Wayne opened its season against Spring Creek. Saints head coach Mario Aguilar wanted to see...

Rosewood, C.B. Aycock spikers find some answers

[email protected] PIKEVILLE -- County rivals Rosewood and Charles B. Aycock each answered some questions on the volleyball court Monday afternoon. The Eagles found some offensive firepower. The Golden Falcons discovered a libero. Junior Lexi Mercer and outside hitter Ashley Thornton...

Oakwood takes 4-set win over Wayne Country Day

Wayne Country Day lost to Oakwood in four sets 9-25, 13-25, 25-20, 10-25 on Monday afternoon. Tiffany Larsen, Olivia Dively, Stephanie Schapelle and Sarah Crooks each had three kills for the Chargers. Rachel Uzzell had 13 assists. Crooks served eight...

Eastern Wayne sweeps Clinton in volleyball

CLINTON -- Eastern Wayne volleyball coach Jackie Lewis triumphed in her debut as the Warriors defeated Clinton 25-22, 25-20, 25-15 on Monday evening. The Warriors (1-0 overall) visit North Lenoir today. The JV game begins at 4 p.m. inside Wooten...

Chargers continue unbeaten start on soccer pitch

Wayne Country Day grinded out its third win in four days with a 4-1, non-conference decision over Oakwood. Charlie Roethling converted a penalty kick 10 minutes into the match. Jacob Magera volleyed in a Hunter Bryson cross for the second...

Cougars boot Warriors in season-opening action

Four different players scored one goal apiece as Goldsboro tripped up Eastern Wayne, 4-2, in the season-opening match for both teams Monday evening. Sophomore Rubin Quiroz, junior Jacob Seate, junior Jesus Quiroz and sophomore Aaron Seate each found the back...

Sunday, August 17, 2014

Chargers claim pair of wins on soccer pitch

Tony Townsend and Noah Adkins supplied two goals apiece during Wayne Country Day's 7-2, non-conference triumph over Community Christian on Saturday afternoon. Returning starters Charlie Roethling and Jacob Magera, and freshman Hunter Bryson each collected one goal. Roethling converted a...

Area volleyball teams seek team chemistry

[email protected] Eager to play against someone other than teammates who wear the same color uniform, five area teams hit the volleyball court at Wayne Christian on Saturday. Goldsboro, Spring Creek, Wayne Country Day and North Duplin participated in the ninth...

Warriors, Cougars, Golden Falcons compete in scrimmage

[email protected] Questions were answered. Other concerns surfaced during a three-team, preseason soccer jamboree involving county rivals Eastern Wayne, Goldsboro and Charles B. Aycock on a humid Friday evening. The Warriors and Golden Falcons generated offense on a consistent basis and...

Thursday, August 14, 2014

Walnut Creek Ladies Golf news

Hiromi Sueki claimed low gross during weekly play on the Walnut Creek Country Club links. Evelyn Rose and Linda Cannon won low net and low putts, respectively....

Ellis: Chargers can achieve beyond last season

[email protected] The whole is greater than the sum of its parts. Sounds cliche, doesn't it? But Aristotle's timeless quote is a perfect description of the 2014 edition of the Wayne Country Day boys' soccer team. Eleven players return off of...

Hollingsworth anxious to prove himself on gridiron

[email protected] DUDLEY -- Southern Wayne quarterback Jacob Hollingsworth is having no trouble adjusting to the Saints' new spread offense. He's been watching how it's done for years. An avid football fan, Hollingsworth takes advantage of his opportunities for additional film...

Tuesday, August 12, 2014

Bulldogs' offense, defense look strong

[email protected] PRINCETON -- On a drizzly Monday evening, Princeton football coach Derrick Minor wanted to see how his team could fling the ball around the field during the inaugural Bulldawg Jamboree. His quarterback Michael Wooten didn't let him down. Wooten...

Morrow playing it 'California Cool' in Pikeville

[email protected] PIKEVILLE -- Nate Brooks takes the snap and drops back to throw. "Look, dad, I'm TJ," Nate says. Steve Brooks, the head varsity football coach at Charles B. Aycock, laughs at his seven-year-old son's antics. Nate is referring to...

Frasier makes 'soft' commitment to Florida State

[email protected] PRINCETON -- Before he rushed for more than 3,000 yards and 45 touchdowns as a junior, before he was wanted by nearly every top college football program in the country, before he was the primary reason many think Princeton...

Golden Falcons see variety of defenses at scrimmages

[email protected] PIKEVILLE -- The pieces of the puzzle remain scattered. But second-year Charles B. Aycock head varsity football coach Steve Brooks is starting to develop a vision about this year's team. He got a first-hand look at the Golden Falcons...

Monday, August 11, 2014

Rosewood's 'Gentle Giant' finds his niche on football field

[email protected] Tyree Chavious is big. Real big. At 6-foot-4 and 290 pounds, he towers over everyone on the football field-- including his coaches. When the Eagles team captain and leader of the offensive line takes off his helmet, his proportionately...

No surprise, Tigers, Bulldogs are the hunted in Carolina 1A football this season

[email protected] Every football coach in the Carolina 1-A Conference realizes they are chasing two teams on the gridiron this year. But after that, it's all up for grabs. Defending state 1-AA champion James Kenan and Princeton have set themselves apart...

Once Post 11 finds identity, it hits stride on baseball diamond

[email protected] DUDLEY -- On one hand, Wayne County Post 11 knew it had to depend on numerous unproven first-year players this summer. On the other, the roster was littered with athleticism and speed, which -- at times -- covered up...

Thursday, August 7, 2014

ECC 2A preseason poll: Cougars picked 4th

SNOW HILL -- Eastern Carolina 2-A Conference football coaches expect to see plenty of parity this fall. And they agree Ayden-Grifton is the team to beat. Despite graduating 17 seniors, the Chargers drew three first-place votes and edged Greene Central...

Princeton grad Whitley headed to MACU

[email protected] PRINCETON -- One door closed. Another opened. Alex Whitley is glad he stepped inside. The recent Princeton High graduate had intended to attend Liberty (Va.) University and study general ministry. The situation didn't pan out and Whitley's future remained...

Wednesday, August 6, 2014

Lane Tree Ladies Golf news

Mary Ann Sutton seized game-of-the-week accolades during play on the Lane Tree Golf Club links. Linda Watson won low gross. Novella Zambelli claimed low putts....

Walnut Creek LGA news

Faye Franklin and Gaye Bryant shared low putts during weekly play at Walnut Creek Country Club. Mary Morris took low net, while Hiromi Sueki won low gross....

Eastern Wayne tabbed 4th in preseason ECC 3A-4A football poll

J.H. Rose, the 4-A eastern runner-up, garnered three first-place votes and 31 points. Reigning league co-champion D.H. Conley collected 23 points, followed by 3-A eastern runner-up Eastern Wayne, which compiled 22 points. Much-improved South Central is fifth with 20 points....

Tuesday, August 5, 2014

Diminutive Barnes ready to silence critics

Barnes ranked fourth on the team in carries (33) and averaged four yards per rush a year ago. "I don't have any pressure," said Barnes, who was dressed in a white T-shirt and plain black shorts -- attire as unassuming...

Princeton returns solid core in volleyball

[email protected] PRINCETON -- Despite losing two critical pieces from a stellar 2013 campaign, Princeton has more than enough talent to make another run to the eastern 1-A volleyball championship match this fall. The keys are developing a right-side hitter and...

Groll nets ace on Three Eagles course

Madge Groll of Goldsboro scored the second ace of playing career on the par-3, No. 9 hole on the Three Eagles Golf Course at Seymour Johnson AFB. Husband George, and Jay Barber witnessed the feat. George and Barber birdied...

Monday, August 4, 2014

Warriors shift focus to defense on Day 3

[email protected] Skill athletes return. Experienced linemen are scarce. It's become a common dilemma for sixth-year Eastern Wayne head varsity football coach Guy "Bubba" Williams. Once again he finds himself looking for a solid, consistent core of trench workers who can...

Saturday, August 2, 2014

Kicking off: Rain doesn't deter local teams

[email protected] A little rain never hurt anyone even though the past couple of days has been more suitable for ducks than football teams. Nonetheless, players from area schools trudged through the mud and muck as the opening weekend of...

Goldsboro Family Y Triathlon Results

Results from the 29th annual Goldsboro Family Y Triathlon contested Saturday at Lake Wackena in Walnut Creek: TEAM Time 1. Mooring 1:46.46 2. Trimates 1:50.16 3. Jones-Denny 1:56.48 4. Adams-Darden 2:28.30 5. Froggy Dogs 2:30.31 MEN Competitor, Town Time 1....

Worrell excels in ideal conditions

[email protected] Competitors couldn't have asked for more ideal conditions during the 29th installment of the Goldsboro Family Y Triathlon on Saturday morning. Cooler temperatures and low humidity greeted the racers who battled over a half-mile swim, a 20-mile bike ride...

Kicking off: Dogs turn out early in opening day

[email protected] The first day of the high school season isn't always as glamorous as it might sound. Paperwork has to be completed. Young players are assisted getting up to speed. And then there is practice in the rain. Princeton...

Friday, August 1, 2014

Football Friday

It's the most wonderful time of the year. You constantly hear whistles blowing. And coaches enthusiastically shouting "on the field now!" The tackling dummies and four-man sleds await the players who are anxious to celebrate the hap-happiest season of all...