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....Published: Aug 29, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
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...Published: Aug 29, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
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...Published: Aug 29, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
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....Published: Aug 29, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
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....Published: Aug 29, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
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...Published: Aug 29, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
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...Published: Aug 29, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
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...Published: Aug 29, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
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....Published: Aug 29, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
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...Published: Aug 29, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
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...Published: Aug 29, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
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...Published: Aug 29, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
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...Published: Aug 29, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
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...Published: Aug 29, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
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...Published: Aug 29, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story
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...Published: Aug 29, 2014 1:48 PM Full Story