Thursday, November 17, 2016
FOOTBALL PREVIEW: North Duplin prepared for Rosman
CALYPSO -- Talking points. They are a necessary evil for area varsity football coaches, whose season begins in August and, with any luck, can stretch through the holiday season -- 20 weeks. Following a win, media members can expect to...Published: Nov 17, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Warriors get another shot at South Johnston
[email protected] Eastern Wayne head coach Leander Oates was on the sideline for last year's first-round loss against South Johnston. He believes the Warriors should have won the game. On Friday, Oates' team will have a chance to prove last year's...Published: Nov 17, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
PLAYOFF CAPSULES: Rosewood at East Carteret
Rosewood (3-8 overall) at East Carteret (10-1) Last time out: North Duplin defeated Rosewood 49-28; East Carteret defeated Jones Senior 63-0. Last meeting: 2014, Rosewood defeated East Carteret 54-20 in first round of playoffs. Notable: Rosewood enters the playoffs on...Published: Nov 17, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Bulldogs must take care of details against Riverside
[email protected] WILLIAMSTON -- Princeton's football team has followed the same regimen since the first official day of practice. Pay attention to detail on offense and defense. Go hard on every play. Turn the small failures into big successes. It's an...Published: Nov 17, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
WRESTLING: CBA matmen split season-opening tri-meet
WENDELL -- Charles B. Aycock opened its 2016-17 campaign with a split on the mat during action against Princeton and Corinth-Holders on Wednesday afternoon. The Golden Falcons defeated Princeton 54-18 and dropped a 42-36 decision to the meet host. Seniors...Published: Nov 17, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
PLAYOFF CAPSULES: Spring Creek at Lakewood
Spring Creek (3-8 overall) at Lakewood (8-3) Last time out: Spring Creek lost 54-7 to Princeton; Lakewood defeated James Kenan 38-21. Last meeting: 2016, Lakewood won 29-0. Notable: Spring Creek is making its fourth consecutive playoff appearance and is 0-9...Published: Nov 17, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
NRYFL: Charles B. Aycock 18, Boys & Girls Club 12
12-Under: Landon Frazier rushed for a team-leading 95 yards and two touchdowns as the Charles B. Aycock Little Falcons advanced to the Neuse River Youth Football League Division I championship game. Braxton Morton provided one TD. Armontae Pitts and...Published: Nov 17, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
WRESTLING: Reigning 1A state champ Rosewood starts 2-0
KENLY -- Defending state 1-A dual-team champion Rosewood launched its 2016-17 season with a tri-meet sweep of Louisburg and host North Johnston on Tuesday evening. The Eagles shut out Louisburg 74-0 and cruised past the Panthers 72-12. "As a team,...Published: Nov 17, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story