Wednesday, January 31, 2018
Middle School Boys' Basketball --Wayne Christian 32, Wayne Country Day 21
Charles Williams scored a team-high 18 points on Tuesday to lead Wayne Christian past CPIC and county rival Wayne Country Day. Stevie Boswell was also a factor for the Eagles, scoring eight points. Wayne Christian next sees the floor on...Published: Jan 31, 2018 5:53 AM Full Story
Middle School Boys' Basketball --Grantham 43, WSE 21
Kevin Brown's 13 points led Grantham (3-8, 2-4 Division II) past Wayne School of Engineering on Tuesday. His effort was complemented by Jylon Council, who finished with 11 points, and Terquavis Butler, who tallied seven points. Grantham next plays on...Published: Jan 31, 2018 5:53 AM Full Story
Middle School Girls' Basketball --Norwayne 44, Eastern Wayne 22
The one-two punch of Laci Best (21 points) and Camryn Ryan (20 points) propelled Norwayne past Eastern Wayne on Monday. Eastern Wayne (6-2) was led by Nashua Williams, who finished with 20 points. Norwayne now stands 8-0 on the season....Published: Jan 31, 2018 5:53 AM Full Story
Middle School Girls' Basketball --Grantham 40, Mount Olive 39
D'Mia wright scored 20 points on Monday during Grantham's triumph over Mount Olive. Her play was complemented by Candace Tucker, who finished with seven points. Mount Olive was paced by Jamaya Bass, who tallied 18 points, and Jamaya Leach, who...Published: Jan 31, 2018 5:53 AM Full Story
Middle School Girls' Basketball --Lighthouse 29, Wayne Christian 14
Bri Verme scored six points and Lauren Mitchell tallied five points during Wayne Christian's double-digit setback on Monday to Lighthouse. The setback moved the Lady Eagles to 5-6 overall and 2-2 in CPIC play....Published: Jan 31, 2018 5:53 AM Full Story
Middle School Girls' Basketball --Grantham 32, WSE 18
D'Mia Wright filed another solid performance on Tuesday, scoring a game-high 17 points to lead Grantham to a lopsided victory over Wayne School of Engineering. Laci Capri added six points for the victors, who moved to 6-5 overall and 4-2...Published: Jan 31, 2018 5:53 AM Full Story
Middle School Girls' Basketball --WCDS 26, Wayne Christian 17
Bri Verme scored 11 points and grabbed 13 rebounds during Tuesday's setback to Wayne Country Day School. Lauren Mitchell scored two points and hauled in five rebounds for the Lady Eagles, who moved to 5-7 overall and 2-3 in CPIC...Published: Jan 31, 2018 5:53 AM Full Story
Boys' JV Basketball --Goldsboro 80, Wallace-Rose Hill 65
Aaron Scott scored 13 points and Jamin Jacobs netted 11 points as Goldsboro waltzed past Wallace-Rose Hill on Monday. Jykeis McLean and Darius Rodgers also starred for the Cougars, finishing with 10 points apiece. Goldsboro now stands 14-3 overall this...Published: Jan 31, 2018 5:53 AM Full Story
Girls' Basketball --Wayne Christian 72, Coastal Brigade 40
Wayne Christian got 22 points apiece from Abi Harrelson and Kasey Norris during Monday's blowout of Coastal Brigade of New Bern. Madison Wells also performed ably for the Lady Eagles, scoring 10 points. Payton Jackson and Bri Verme rounded out...Published: Jan 31, 2018 5:53 AM Full Story
Girls' Basketball --Rosewood 48, Hobbton 7
NEWTON GROVE -- Sophomore guard Braylee Butts scored a game-high 14 points to pace Rosewood's shellacking of Carolina 1A foe Hobbton on Monday. Riley Jo Myers added nine points, while Caroline Sanders finished with seven points. Rosewood now stands 7-10 overall...Published: Jan 31, 2018 5:53 AM Full Story
Girls' Basketball --Goldsboro 64, Wallace-Rose Hill 57
Tziah Kelly registered a 35-point effort on Monday as Goldsboro held on to defeat East Central 2A foe Wallace-Rose Hill. Aleesha Boyette also factored prominently for GHS, scoring 14 points. The victory moved GHS to 7-10 overall this season and...Published: Jan 31, 2018 5:53 AM Full Story
Girls' Basketball --Hilltop Christian 36, Faith Christian 14
Sophomore forward Chloe Mills scored seven points and collected 10 rebounds in Faith Christian's Tuesday setback to Hilltop Christian. The loss moved FCA to 7-7 overall this season and 4-5 in league play....Published: Jan 31, 2018 5:53 AM Full Story
Girls' Basketball --Rosewood 43, North Duplin 15
Braylee Butts managed 15 points on Tuesday as Rosewood turned away visiting North Duplin. Rylee Jo Myers added 10 points for the Eagles (8-10, 7-1 Carolina 1A), while Ar'Zhane Dozier and Koreyanna Bell provided six points apiece....Published: Jan 31, 2018 5:53 AM Full Story
Girls' Basketball --WCDS 69, Wayne Christian 24
Abi Harrelson scored six points during Wayne Christian's loss on Tuesday to rival Wayne Country Day. Madison Wells tallied five points, Bri Verme and Ashlee Harrelson chipped in four apiece, while Kasey Norris had three points. Payton Jackson contributed two...Published: Jan 31, 2018 5:53 AM Full Story
Boys' Basketball --Rosewood 56, Hobbton 46
NEWTON GROVE -- Jonathan Peacock scored 16 points on Monday to lead Rosewood past Hobbton. His effort was complemented by Marquel Vaughn, who scored 13 points, and Michael Reid, who finished with 12 points. The victory moved the Eagles to 10-6...Published: Jan 31, 2018 5:53 AM Full Story
Boys' Basketball --Goldsboro 85, Wallace-Rose Hill
Tyzhaun Claude scored a game-high 32 points on Monday to lead Goldsboro past East Central 2A foe Wallace-Rose Hill. He was joined in the scorebook by junior forward Isaiah Wilder, who tallied 21 points. The victory moved GHS to 16-2...Published: Jan 31, 2018 5:53 AM Full Story
Boys' Basketball --Rosewood 60, North Duplin 50
Michael Reid scored 17 points on Tuesday to pace Rosewood by Carolina 1A rival North Duplin. Jonathan Peacock also played well for the Eagles (11-6, 7-1 Carolina 1A), scoring 15 points. Ricky Cameron led North Duplin with 17 points, while...Published: Jan 31, 2018 5:53 AM Full Story
Boys' Basketball --Hilltop Christian 62, Faith Christian 38
Cooper Voeller scored 19 points on 7 of 15 shooting on Tuesday, but it wasn't enough to propel Faith Christian Academy past visiting Hilltop Christian. Carson Harris also reached double figures for the Conquerors (1-12, 0-7), finishing with 10 points....Published: Jan 31, 2018 5:53 AM Full Story
Boys' Basketball --Spring Creek 63, James Kenan 50
SEVEN SPRINGS -- Senior forward Jamerion Dawson scored 17 points and grabbed seven rebounds on Tuesday night to lead Spring Creek past East Central 2A foe James Kenan, 63-50, at "The Swamp." Junior guard Landon Smothers also factored for the...Published: Jan 31, 2018 5:53 AM Full Story
Tuesday, January 30, 2018
Baseball --Diamond Luminaries gather at Wayne Co. Hot Stove Banquet
A job well done. Such was the theme on Monday night at Lane Tree Golf Club, where just over 200 local baseball enthusiasts gathered to celebrate another stellar year for the sport at the 2018 Wayne County Hot Stove League...Published: Jan 30, 2018 5:53 AM Full Story
Wrestling --Rosewood, C.B. Aycock draw regional assignments
Rosewood High School, which owns a 48-3 mark this winter on the mat, will begin its quest for another dual team state championship today when it faces the winner of Louisburg (8-10)-South Davidson (16-11) in the second round of the...Published: Jan 30, 2018 5:53 AM Full Story
Sunday, January 28, 2018
JV Girls' Basketball --D.H. Conley 24, CBA 13
PIKEVILLE -- Ebony Green and Jada Spruill each scored five points as Charles B. Aycock suffered a double-digit setback on Friday to D.H. Conley. The loss moved CBA to 7-5 overall this season, and 3-5 in ECC 3A matters....Published: Jan 28, 2018 3:08 AM Full Story
JV Boys' Basketball --Goldsboro 84, James Kenan 44
WARSAW -- Aaron Scott's 26 points led Goldsboro to a lopsided victory on Friday over East Central 2A foe James Kenan. Khari Anderson also performed ably for the Cougars, finishing with 13 points. Jamin Jacobs rounded out the Cougar scorebook...Published: Jan 28, 2018 3:08 AM Full Story
JV Boys' Basketball --CBA 32, D.H. Conley 24
PIKEVILLE -- Sophomore Michael Williams scored a team-high 13 points to pace Charles B. Aycock by ECC 3A foe D.H. Conley on Friday. Trever Reid also factored prominently for the Golden Falcons, scoring six points. Omarreyon Johnson and Ashton Peronzenie...Published: Jan 28, 2018 3:08 AM Full Story
Girls' Basketball --Rosewood 40, Lakewood 36
Sophomore guard Braylee Butts scored 21 points, Ar'Zhane Dozier added seven points and Rosewood turned in a clutch performance from the free throw line to spurn visiting Lakewood on Friday. The Lady Eagles, who went 19 of 24 from the...Published: Jan 28, 2018 3:08 AM Full Story
GIrls' Basketball --East Duplin 56, Spring Creek 36
SEVEN SPRINGS -- Freshman Virginia Edmondson scored 14 points and added three steals during Friday's setback to East Duplin. Sophomore forward Belinda Carson scored 10 points, hauled in nine rebounds and registered one block for the Lady Gators, who fell...Published: Jan 28, 2018 3:08 AM Full Story
Girls' Basketball --Goldsboro 57, James Kenan 51
WARSAW -- Tziah Kelly paced finished with a team-high 19 points, Aleesha Boyette tallied 15 points and Goldsboro pulled away from host James Kenan on Friday. Freshman Mary Archibald also registered a solid night for GHS, netting 14 points. Next...Published: Jan 28, 2018 3:08 AM Full Story
Girls' Basketball --South Central 57, Eastern Wayne 54
Junior guard Myesha Best exploded for a game-high 30 points on Friday, including eight three-pointers, but it wasn't enough to motivate Eastern Wayne past ECC 3A leader South Central. Nyesha Best also provided a solid floor game for the Lady...Published: Jan 28, 2018 3:08 AM Full Story
Girls' Basketball --D.H. Conley 37, CBA 32
PIKEVILLE -- Freshman Abbey Thomas scored 16 points on Friday as Charles B. Aycock fell to ECC 3A rival D.H. Conley. Hannah Vinson finished the contest with seven points, while Katlyn Parrish tallied five points. CBA (3-13, 2-6 ECC 3A)...Published: Jan 28, 2018 3:08 AM Full Story
Boys' Basketball --Rosewood 58, Lakewood 46
Marquel Vaughn netted 13 points to led Rosewood past Carolina 1A foe Lakewood on Friday evening. His effort was complemented by seniors Chance Howard and Kolby Harris, who finished with 12 and 11 points, respectively. Rosewood, now 9-6 overall and...Published: Jan 28, 2018 3:08 AM Full Story
Boys' Basketball --Princeton 62, Hobbton 55
NEWTON GROVE -- Have game, will travel. Such was the case for the Princeton Bulldogs on Friday, who ran their record to 9-8 overall and 5-2 in Carolina 1A play with a narrow victory over league foe Hobbton. PHS returns...Published: Jan 28, 2018 3:08 AM Full Story
Boys' Basketball --Spring Creek 47, East Duplin 35
SPRING CREEK -- A balanced scoring effort pushed Spring Creek past visiting East Duplin on Friday. Junior guard Landon Smothers paced the Gators with 11 points and 10 rebounds, while Dominique Morse finished with 10 points and six boards. Senior...Published: Jan 28, 2018 3:08 AM Full Story
Boys' Basketball --Goldsboro 76, James Kenan 48
WARSAW -- Dameon Brown and Tyzhaun Claude each scored 17 points in Goldsboro's runout victory over James Kenan on Friday. Senior guard Keyshorn Smith and forward Isaiah Wilder added 11 and 10 points, respectively. Now 15-2 overall this season and...Published: Jan 28, 2018 3:08 AM Full Story
Boys' Basketball --Southern Wayne 63, New Bern 53
DUDLEY -- Southern Wayne turned back ECC 3A foe New Bern on Friday, moving its overall record to 4-14 in the process. The Saints, now 3-4 in league play, return to the floor next Tuesday in Greenville versus J.H. Rose....Published: Jan 28, 2018 3:08 AM Full Story
Boys' Basketball --CBA 43, D.H. Conley 42
PIKEVILLE -- Eli Batts scored 11 points and Marquez Farmer added 10 to lead Charles B. Aycock to a narrow home triumph on Friday over ECC 3A rival D.H. Conley. The victory, which moved the Golden Falcons to 8-10 overall...Published: Jan 28, 2018 3:08 AM Full Story
Southern Wayne's Rebecca Coor inks with Wingate
DUDLEY -- Waste not, want not. Such could be said of Southern Wayne shortstop Rebecca Coor, whose no-frills prep softball methodology culminated on Friday with her signing a national letter-of-intent to continue her playing career this fall at Wingate University,...Published: Jan 28, 2018 3:08 AM Full Story
CBA's Dave Thomas -- A man for all seasons
PIKEVILLE -- He was a pillar of a different time, when practice was clocked by deadpan honesty and a high sun, and never inconvenienced by gassed players on bended knee around the water cooler. One worked under his watch, and...Published: Jan 28, 2018 3:08 AM Full Story
Friday, January 26, 2018
Wrestling --Warriors drop pair
Eastern Wayne grappled in two matches on Wednesday versus ECC 3A foes Charles B. Aycock and New Bern. Individual results are as follows: Aycock (AYCO) 60, Eastern Wayne (EAWA) 18 113: Austin Doyle (AYCO) over (EAWA) (For.) 120: Canon Berrett...Published: Jan 26, 2018 5:53 AM Full Story
Wrestling --Golden Falcons extend streak
PIKEVILLE -- Seniors Zach Creel and Austin Doyle paced Charles B. Aycock's 43-30 triumph over ECC 3A foe J.H. Rose on Thursday. The win pushed CBA to 15-12 overall this season, and 5-1 in league matters. It also propelled the...Published: Jan 26, 2018 5:53 AM Full Story
Middle School Girls' Basketball --Grantham 23, WSE 9
D'mia Wright scored eight points and Candace Tucker added five as Grantham dispatched WSE on Thursday. Now 4-5 overall and 2-1 in Division II play, Grantham plays host to Mount Olive next Monday....Published: Jan 26, 2018 5:53 AM Full Story
Middle School Girls' Basketball --Norwayne 38, Brogden 16
Camryn Ryan scored 11 points, Laci Best added 8 points, and Mikayla Vernon finished with seven as Norwayne ran away from Brogden on Thursday. Angela Jones led Brogden (2-6, 1-1) with 12 points, while Diamond McClarin added three points. Norwayne...Published: Jan 26, 2018 5:53 AM Full Story
Middle School Girls' Basketball --Wayne Christian 28, Bethel Christian 3
Bri Verme scored a game-high 18 points and grabbed eight rebounds as Wayne Christian outclassed Bethel Christian Academy on Thursday. Lauren Mitchell also hauled in eight rebounds for the Lady Eagles, who moved to 5-3 overall this season and 2-1...Published: Jan 26, 2018 5:53 AM Full Story
Middle School Boys' Basketball --Grantham 39, WSE 22
Nolan Joyner and Kevin Brown scored eight points apiece as Grantham turned back WSE on Thursday. Terquavis and Terdarius Butler also scored seven points each for Grantham, which improved to 2-6 overall this season and 1-3 in Division II play....Published: Jan 26, 2018 5:53 AM Full Story
Middle School Boys' Basketball --Bethel Christian 38, Wayne Christian 28
Paul Rose scored 11 points and Charles Williams added 10, but is wasn't enough to push Wayne Christian past visiting Bethel Christian on Thursday. The Eagles next see the floor on Jan. 30 versus WCDS....Published: Jan 26, 2018 5:53 AM Full Story
Girls' Basketball --Rosewood 53, North Duplin 15
CALYPSO -- Sophomore guard Braylee Butts scored a game-high 13 points on Thursday to propel Rosewood by North Duplin in lopsided fashion. The Eagles also received quality play from Koreyonna Bell, who finished with 11 points, and Rylee Jo Myers,...Published: Jan 26, 2018 5:53 AM Full Story
Boys' Basketball --WCDS 77, Cape Fear Christian 57
Marcus Metcalf scored 21 points and dished six assists as Wayne Country Day made light work of Cape Fear Christian on Thursday. His effort was complemented by freshman Jaden Cooper, who finished with 20 points and seven rebounds. Javon Outlaw...Published: Jan 26, 2018 5:53 AM Full Story
Boys' Basketball --Rosewood 56, North Duplin 36
CALYPSO -- Marquel Vaughn and Conner Vernon scored 13 points apiece to lead Rosewood past Carolina 1A rival North Duplin on Thursday. Armone Anders paced the Rebels with seven points, while Gage Smith finished with three points. Kijah Blow, DJ...Published: Jan 26, 2018 5:53 AM Full Story
Boys' Basketball --Spring Creek 55, Wallace-Rose Hill 53
SEVEN SPRINGS -- Tyrese Artis scored 13 points and grabbed eight rebounds as Spring Creek slipped past East Central 2A foe Wallace-Rose Hill, 55-53, on Thursday. Dominique Morse also factored prominently for the Gators, scoring 13 points and grabbing five...Published: Jan 26, 2018 5:53 AM Full Story
Thursday, January 25, 2018
Girls' Basketball --Eastern Wayne 50, New Bern 46
NEW BERN -- Channing Williams scored 16 points and added three assists as Eastern Wayne turned back ECC 3A foe New Bern on Wednesday night. Her play was complemented by Myesha Best, who finished with 15 points and three rebounds....Published: Jan 25, 2018 5:53 AM Full Story
Wrestling --C.B. Aycock wins Tri-Match
The Charles B. Aycock wrestling outfit defeated ECC 3A foes D.H. Conley and Eastern Wayne on Wednesday, and is now poised to pick up its 22nd consecutive playoff berth with a victory this evening over J.H. Rose. In the opener,...Published: Jan 25, 2018 5:53 AM Full Story
Middle School Boys' Basketball --Christ Covenant 44, Wayne Country Day 19
Thomas Gurley scored six points during Wayne Country Day's setback to Christ Covenant on Wednesday. The loss moved WCDS to 3-7 overall this season, and 1-2 in CPIC matters of significance....Published: Jan 25, 2018 5:53 AM Full Story
Girls' JV Basketball --Wayne Country Day 48, Christ Covenant 25
Hayden Nielsen scored 17 points and Ja'Kea Brunson added a dozen as Wayne Country Day sprinted past Christ Covenant on Wednesday. The runout moved the Lady Chargers to 13-0 on the season, and 3-0 in CPIC play....Published: Jan 25, 2018 5:53 AM Full Story
Girls' JV Basketball --C.B. Aycock 27, J.H. Rose 23
PIKEVILLE -- Sophomore guard Jada Spruill scored 10 points on Wednesday to pace Charles B. Aycock's ECC 3A triumph over J.H. Rose. Ebony Green also factored prominently for CBA, scoring seven points. Shi Speight finished with three points, while the...Published: Jan 25, 2018 5:53 AM Full Story
Boys' JV Basketball --Wayne Country Day 63, Christ Covenant 46
Kevin Baker, Tanner Willman and Jack Cole each scored 10 points in Wayne Country Day's lopsided victory over Christ Covenant on Wednesday. WCDS now stands 5-7 overall this season and 1-2 in CIPC play. It next plays today versus Cape...Published: Jan 25, 2018 5:53 AM Full Story
Boys' JV Basketball --C.B. Aycock 47, J.H. Rose 36
PIKEVILLE -- Freshman Trever Reid scored 11 points, Guy Crane added 10 and Charles B. Aycock outscored J.H. Rose 32-16 over the final two quarters on Wednesday to push Charles B. Aycock past ECC 3A foe J.H. Rose. Mohammad Dalia...Published: Jan 25, 2018 5:53 AM Full Story
Girls' Basketball --Wayne Country Day 78, Christ Covenant 15
Wayne Country Day had six players reach double-figures in Wednesday's bother-me-not triumph over Christ Covenant. The Lady Chargers were paced by guard Jala Holloman, who scored 18 points. Her effort was complemented by Lillian Freeman, who scored 14 points, and...Published: Jan 25, 2018 5:53 AM Full Story
Girls' Basketball --J.H. Rose 63, C.B. Aycock 49
PIKEVILLE -- Senior guard Hannah Vinson scored a team-high 23 points on Wednesday in CBA's ECC 3A loss to J.H. Rose. The setback moved CBA to 3-11 overall and 2-4 in league play. It next sees the floor today at...Published: Jan 25, 2018 5:53 AM Full Story
Boys' Basketball -- J.H. Rose 79, C.B. Aycock 58
PIKEVILLE -- Senior guard Eli Batts scored 25 points on Wednesday, but it wasn't enough to push host Charles B. Aycock past ECC 3A rival J.H. Rose. Marquez Farmer added nine points for CBA, who fell to 2-4 in league...Published: Jan 25, 2018 5:53 AM Full Story
Tuesday, January 23, 2018
Girls' Basketball --Clinton 54, Spring Creek 50
Freshman guard Virginia Edmondson registered 26 points, seven steals and two assists on Monday during Spring Creek's East Central 2A loss to Clinton. Her effort was complemented by forward Belinda Carson, who finished with 11 points, 13 rebounds and four...Published: Jan 23, 2018 10:23 PM Full Story
Boys' Basketball --Clinton 67, Spring Creek 45
SEVEN SPRINGS -- Spring Creek High got 13 points, four rebounds and four assists from junior Landon Smothers on Monday, but it wasn't enough to topple East Central 2A foe Clinton. Dominique Morse scored 10 points for the Gators, while...Published: Jan 23, 2018 10:23 PM Full Story
Wrestling --Rosewood continues season-long dominance
Rosewood (ROSE) 57, Union Pines (UNPI) 24 126: Timothy Decatur (ROSE) over Michael Shook (UNPI) (TF 17-1 3:42) 132: Reid Amodeo (ROSE) over Josh Yeshulas (UNPI) (Fall 4:00) 138: Jordan Todd (ROSE) over Jake Baumgardner (UNPI) (Fall 2:46) 145: Tanner...Published: Jan 23, 2018 10:23 PM Full Story
JV Basketball --Greenfield 77, Wayne Christian 67
Addison Johnson scored 30 points and grabbed six rebounds on Monday, but it wasn't enough to push Wayne Christian's JV outfit past CPIC foe Greenfield. Jaylon Wallace also performed well for the Eagles, finishing with 15 points, four rebounds and...Published: Jan 23, 2018 5:53 AM Full Story
Wayne Christian routs New Life Academy, 56-9
Abi Harrelson scored 18 points on Monday to pace Wayne Christian's rout of New Life Academy. Bri Verme also factored prominently in the contest, scoring 15 points. Madison Wells finished with 12 points, while Kasey Norris tallied nine points. Payton...Published: Jan 23, 2018 5:53 AM Full Story
JV Basketball --Greenfield 77, Wayne Christian 67
Addison Johnson scored 30 points and grabbed six rebounds on Monday, but it wasn't enough to push Wayne Christian's JV outfit past CPIC foe Greenfield. Jaylon Wallace also performed well for the Eagles, finishing with 15 points, four rebounds and...Published: Jan 23, 2018 5:53 AM Full Story
Middle School Basketball -- Wayne Christian 34, New Life Academy 23
Thomas Bouknight scored 17 points on Monday to lead Wayne Christian past visiting New Life Academy. The Eagles next see the floor on Thursday at home versus Bethel Christian Academy....Published: Jan 23, 2018 5:53 AM Full Story
Girls' Basketball -- Wayne Christian 56, New Life Academy 9
Abi Harrelson scored 18 points on Monday to pace Wayne Christian's rout of New Life Academy. Bri Verme also factored prominently in the contest, scoring 15 points. Madison Wells finished with 12 points, while Kasey Norris tallied nine points. Payton...Published: Jan 23, 2018 5:53 AM Full Story
Middle School Basketball
Thomas Bouknight scored 17 points on Monday to lead Wayne Christian past visiting New Life Academy. The Eagles next see the floor on Thursday at home versus Bethel Christian Academy....Published: Jan 23, 2018 5:53 AM Full Story
Sunday, January 21, 2018
Local Baseball --Hot Stove banquet slated for Jan. 29
It's that time of year again. Wayne County's annual Hot Stove League gala, which honors the area's most accomplished baseball players and coaches, will be held on Jan. 29 at Lane Tree Golf Club. Tickets are $15 for adults, and...Published: Jan 21, 2018 3:08 AM Full Story
Middle School Boys' Basketball --Christ Covenant 45, Wayne Christian 18
Paul Rose scored six points in Wayne Christian's loss on Friday versus Christ Covenant....Published: Jan 21, 2018 3:08 AM Full Story
Boys' Basketball --Princeton 62, Union 49
PRINCETON -- The Bulldogs of Princeton High turned back Union by a 62-49 margin on Saturday, running their overall record to 8-8 in the process....Published: Jan 21, 2018 3:08 AM Full Story
Boys' Basketball --Eastern Wayne 70, Southern Wayne 58
Sophomore guard David Brewer scored 21 points on Friday, but it wasn't enough to pace Southern Wayne past ECC 3A and county rival Eastern Wayne. Brewer enjoyed an economical evening from the floor, going 9 for 15 overall and connecting...Published: Jan 21, 2018 3:08 AM Full Story
Boys' Basketball --WCDS 87, John Paul II 58
Jaden Cooper and Javon Outlaw scored 19 points apiece on Friday to pace Wayne Country Day's blowout of John Paul II. Versatile guard Marcus Metcalf finished with 16 points, while Tracy Whitfield tallied 12 points. Metcalf's outing also included seven...Published: Jan 21, 2018 3:08 AM Full Story
Girls' Basketball --Princeton 48, Union 32
PRINCETON -- Host Princeton ran away from Carolina 1A foe Union on Saturday, posting a 48-32 victory. The win moved PHS to 8-8 overall this season, and 4-2 in league play....Published: Jan 21, 2018 3:08 AM Full Story
Girls' Basketball --Wayne Christian 62, Christ Covenant 10
Abi Harrelson scored a game-high 18 points to pace Wayne Christian's never-in-doubt victory over CPIC foe Christ Covenant on Friday. Madison Wells scored 12 points for the Lady Eagles, while Bri Cowen finished with 10 points. Kasey Norris tallied eight...Published: Jan 21, 2018 3:08 AM Full Story
Girls' Basketball --WCDS 46, John Paul II 10
Jala Holloman scored 21 points and Lexi Jeffreys added eight points and 12 rebounds as WCDS ran away from John Paul II on Friday. The victory moved the Lady Chargers to 14-3 overall this season, and 4-0 in matters of...Published: Jan 21, 2018 3:08 AM Full Story
Girls' Basketball -- Best paces Lady Warriors by Southern Wayne
Junior guard Nyesha Best scored a game-high 17 points on Friday to help Eastern Wayne High survive a marathon-inspired, turnover-prone tilt versus ECC 3A and Wayne County rival Southern Wayne. The victory moved the Lady Dubs to 12-4 overall this...Published: Jan 21, 2018 3:08 AM Full Story
Thursday, January 18, 2018
Wrestling
Today's scheduled match featuring C.B. Aycock, Eastern Wayne and Wilson Hunt has been postponed, with no makeup date as yet confirmed....Published: Jan 18, 2018 5:53 AM Full Story
Middle School Boys' Basketball --WCDS 35, Wayne Christian 23
Jake Crocker scored 16 points as host Wayne Country Day turned back Wayne Christian on Tuesday. Jaden Drew added seven points for the hosts, who moved to 2-6 overall and 1-1 in league play with the victory. WCDS next plays...Published: Jan 18, 2018 5:53 AM Full Story
JV Girls' Basketball --WCDS 36, Wayne Christian 21
Ja'Kea Brunson scored 15 points to lead WCDS past rival Wayne Christian on Tuesday. Hayden Nielsen also played well for the Lady Chargers, finishing with 11 points. WCDS(11-0, 2-0) next sees the floor on Thursday versus Ridgecroft....Published: Jan 18, 2018 5:53 AM Full Story
JV Basketball --WCDS 67, Wayne Christian 52
Cam Gerrard scored 19 points and Kevin Baker added 13 in Wayne Country Day's rivalry triumph on Tuesday over Wayne Christian. The victory moved WCDS to 4-6 overall this season, and 1-1 in matters of league significance. It next sees...Published: Jan 18, 2018 5:53 AM Full Story
JV Basketball --Esat Duplin 60, Goldsboro 48
Khari Anderson scored 10 points on Tuesday for Goldsboro, who fell to East Duplin. The Cougars (11-3, 2-1) travel to face Midway on Friday....Published: Jan 18, 2018 5:53 AM Full Story
Girls' Basketball --WCDS 65, Wayne Christian 35
Jala Holloman scored 21 points to lead Wayne Country Day past rival Wayne Christian on Tuesday. Lillian Freeman also factored prominently for the Lady Chargers, scoring 16 points. Lexi Jeffreys rounded out matters in the WCDS scorebook with a double-double...Published: Jan 18, 2018 5:53 AM Full Story
Girls' Basketball --East Duplin 53, Goldsboro 45
Tziah Kelly scored 26 points for Goldsboro High during Tuesday's loss to East Duplin. Aleesha Boyette also played well for the blue-and-gold, tallying 10 points. GHS (5-9, 1-4) travels to face Midway on Friday....Published: Jan 18, 2018 5:53 AM Full Story
Boys' Basketball --Goldsboro 98, East Duplin 47
A balanced scoring effort allowed Goldsboro High to post a bother-me-not, 51-point triumph over East Central 2A foe East Duplin on Tuesday. DJ Waters and Tyzhaun Claude tallied 14 points apiece for the Cougars, while DeQuan Pigford scored 13 points....Published: Jan 18, 2018 5:53 AM Full Story
Boys' Basketball --WCDS 90, Wayne Christian 78
Marcus Metcalf scored 25 points, Linwood Grandy posted a double-double and Wayne Country Day slid past rival Wayne Christian on Tuesday by a score of 90-78. Metcalf's outing also featured five steals, while Grandy finished with 18 points and 11...Published: Jan 18, 2018 5:53 AM Full Story
Wednesday, January 17, 2018
Middle School Girls' Basketball --WCDS 36, Wayne Christian 21
Bri Verme scored a game-high 15 points and grabbed three rebounds on Tuesday, but it wasn't enought to motivate Wayne Christian past host Wayne Country Day. Lauren Mitchell also hauled in five boards for WC, which fell to 3-5 overall...Published: Jan 17, 2018 5:53 AM Full Story
Middle School Boys' Basketball --WCDS 35, Wayne Christian 32
Paul Rose scored 11 points during Wayne Christian's loss to rival Wayne Country Day on Tuesday. The Eagles next see the floor on Friday at home versus Christ Covenant....Published: Jan 17, 2018 5:53 AM Full Story
Girls' Basketball --Faith Christian 52, Greenville Christian 11
Chloe Mills scored a game-high 18 points, 8th-grader Lilly Miller added 15 and Faith Christian ran away from Greenville Christian on Tuesday, 52-11. The Conquerors also got a solid effort from senior guard Jordan Lawhon, who finished with 11 points,...Published: Jan 17, 2018 5:53 AM Full Story
Basketball --Greenville Christian 36, Faith Christian 31
Jeramiah Benson scored a team-high nine points during Faith Christian's setback to Greenville Christian on Tuesday. His play was complemented by Luke Miller, Garrett Pendergraft, Cooper Voeller and Spencer Millen, who tallied five points apiece. The loss moved FCA to...Published: Jan 17, 2018 5:53 AM Full Story
Basketball --Coby White selected to McDonald's All-American Game
Greenfield School point guard Coby White was selected on Tuesday to compete in the 2018 McDonald's All-American game, which will be held at Philips Arena on March 28 in Atlanta. On the season, White is averaging 31 points per game...Published: Jan 17, 2018 5:53 AM Full Story
Monday, January 15, 2018
Wrestling -- Rosewood dominates Firebird Duals
N.C. High School wrestling pillar Rosewood capped another stellar week on the mat with a bit of light work last Saturday at the Firebird Duals. Individual match results are as follows: Rosewood (ROSE) 58, Swansboro (SWAN) 18 285: Nyterrius Williams...Published: Jan 15, 2018 9:48 PM Full Story
Wrestling -- CBA's Maldonado continues to perform
WENDELL -- Devin Maldonado of Charles B. Aycock defeated Andrew Meyer of Wakefield 11-3 on Saturday to claim third place in the Jolly Roger Duals at Corinth Holders High School. The victory ran Maldonado's overall record this season to 30-6....Published: Jan 15, 2018 9:48 PM Full Story
Basketball -- WCDS rolls at MLK Showcase
WILSON -- Marcus Metcalf scored a team-high 23 points on Monday as Wayne Country Day turned back Grace Christian, 78-56, at the MLK Showcase at Greenfield School. Lindwood Grandy also factored for the Chargers, contributing 19 points and 10 rebounds....Published: Jan 15, 2018 9:48 PM Full Story
Basketball -- Goldsboro falls to Southern Vance, 70-63
FARMVILLE -- Goldsboro got 16 points from senior center Tyzhaun Claude, but it wasn't enough to propel the Cougars past Southern Vance on Monday. Dameon Brown scored 12 points for GHS, who was outscored 41-30 in the second half. Now...Published: Jan 15, 2018 9:48 PM Full Story
Sunday, January 14, 2018
Whitfield HOF Ceremony
George Whitfield's annual Hall of Fame Ceremony, a highly-anticipated event staged with clockwork precision each January, enjoyed its 46th installment at Wayne Community College on Friday evening, providing attendees with yet another high resolution snapshot of what it's always been...Published: Jan 14, 2018 3:08 AM Full Story
Whitfield clinic
[email protected] Baseball happens fast. Life does, too. And, if you're like Maj. Gen. Al Aycock, you'll learn things from the All-American game that you can apply back to the tedium of daily routine. These days, Aycock watches the bat-cracking, diamond-rounding...Published: Jan 14, 2018 3:08 AM Full Story
Middle School Boys' Basketball --Norwayne 50, Spring Creek 14
Chase Hare with scored 11 points to pace Norwayne's lopsided triumph over Spring Creek on Thursday. Jaidyne Dunn also played well, scoring 7 points. Kamran Prince finished with 6 points, while Daqwan Meadows and Elisha Davis scored five and four...Published: Jan 14, 2018 3:08 AM Full Story
Middle School Girls' Basketball --Grantham 23, Dillard 13
Grantham Middle's lady ballers defeated Dillard Middle 23-13 Thursday. D'mia Wright led Grantham in scoring with 6 points, while Laci Capri and Karly Denning each scored 4 points. Dillard's leading scorer was Haliyah Williams with 7 points. Grantham is now...Published: Jan 14, 2018 3:08 AM Full Story
Middle School Girls' Basketball --Lighthouse 17, Wayne Christian 10
Bri Verme scored four points in Wayne Christian's 17-10 setback to Lighthouse on Friday. Hayli Verme, Olivia Sutton, and Emma Bauer scored two points apiece. Bauer's effort included five rebounds. Wayne Christian next sees the floor on Tuesday, when it...Published: Jan 14, 2018 3:08 AM Full Story
JV Boys' Basketball --Goldsboro 78, Spring Creek 32
Khari Anderson and Jamin Jacobs scored 14 points apiece on Friday night to pace Goldsboro by East Central 2A foe Spring Creek....Published: Jan 14, 2018 3:08 AM Full Story
JV Boys' Basketball --South Central 51, C.B. Aycock 14
WINTERVILLE -- South Central staged an end-to-end showcase on Friday, turning back C.B. Aycock in lopsided fashion. Kaden Jones and Trever Reid each had three points for CBA, who fell to 8-7 overall this season....Published: Jan 14, 2018 3:08 AM Full Story
JV GIrls' Basketball --South Central 32, C.B. Aycock 30
WINTERVILLE -- Shi Speight scored 10 points, but it wasn't enough to C.B. Aycock past South Central on Friday night. Sophomore Ebony Green scored eight points for CBA, who fell to 6-3 overall this season, and 2-3 in ECC play....Published: Jan 14, 2018 3:08 AM Full Story
Boys' Basketball --Greenfield 105, WCDS 68
WILSON -- UNC commit Coby White had 31 points, Elijah McCadden had a triple-double and Greenfield made 15 of 37 three pointers during Friday's lopsided victory over Wayne Country Day. Linwood Grandy and Marcus Metcalf both scored 18 points for...Published: Jan 14, 2018 3:08 AM Full Story
Boys' Basketball --Rosewood 63, Neuse Charter 59
SMITHFIELD -- Conner Vernon scored a team-high 18 points on Friday to fuel Rosewood's road triumph over Neuse Charter. Michael Reid added 17 points, while Jonathan Peacock finished with 11 points. RHS now stands 7-6 overall this season, and 3-1 in...Published: Jan 14, 2018 3:08 AM Full Story
Boys' Basketball --Princeton 47, Lakewood 40
ROSEBORO -- Junior guard Garrett Klein scored a team-high 11 points and grabbed seven rebounds to propel Princeton by host Lakewood on Friday night. His effort was complemented by Lane Woodall, who finished with eight points. The victory moved PHS...Published: Jan 14, 2018 3:08 AM Full Story
Boys' Basketball --North Duplin 67, Hobbton 61
NEWTON GROVE -- Armone Anders scored 17 points, and Luke Britt and Ricky Cameron added 16 apiece as North Duplin outlasted Hobbton on Friday by a count of 67-61. Kijah Blow also played well, adding 10 points for the Rebels, who...Published: Jan 14, 2018 3:08 AM Full Story
Boys' Basketball --Goldsboro 65, Spring Creek 55
After suffering their lone defeat of the season earlier in the week, the Goldsboro Cougars returned to form on Friday with a workmanlike victory over East Central 2A foe Spring Creek. Keyshorn Smith scored 18 points to lead GHS, who...Published: Jan 14, 2018 3:08 AM Full Story
Boys' Basketball --J.H. Rose 72, Eastern Wayne 66
GREENVILLE -- J.H. Rose outscored Eastern Wayne 54-30 over the final 16 minutes on Friday to capture its second ECC triumph of the season. Keonte Goodman led the way for the Rampants with 24 points, while Creighton Lebo finished with 16...Published: Jan 14, 2018 3:08 AM Full Story
Boys' Basketball --D.H. Conley 63, Southern Wayne 60
DUDLEY -- Sophomore David Brewer scored a team-high 16 points on Friday during Southern Wayne's nail-biting setback to ECC 3A foe D.H. Conley. Demetric and Deandre Wright also factored prominently for the hosts, scoring 12 points apiece. Senior forward Shawntwon Leach...Published: Jan 14, 2018 3:08 AM Full Story
Boys' Basketball --South Central 94, C.B. Aycock 31
WINTERVILLE -- Jaylan Robinson scored 12 points for Charles B. Aycock, which was overwhelmed by a potent South Central squad on Friday night. The loss moved CBA to 7-8 overall this season, and 2-3 in ECC play. It next sees the...Published: Jan 14, 2018 3:08 AM Full Story
Girls' Basketball --WCDS 57, Greenfield 21
WILSON -- Junior point guard Jala Holloman scored 26 points, dished seven assists and tallied nine steals on Friday as Wayne Country Day outran rival Greenfield. Lexi Jeffreys scored 13 points and grabbed eight rebounds for WCDS, who moved to 12-3...Published: Jan 14, 2018 3:08 AM Full Story
Girls' Basketball --Lakewood 42, Princeton 38
ROSEBORO -- Junior Kiarye Bailey scored 17 points on Friday to help Lakewood turn back visiting Carolina 1A foe Princeton. Senior Tamia Rich also played well for the Leopards, tallying 10 points. The victory moved Lakewood to 2-9 overall this season,...Published: Jan 14, 2018 3:08 AM Full Story
Girls' Basketball --North Duplin 37, Hobbton 33
CALYPSO -- The Lady Rebels of North Duplin picked up their first win of the season on Friday, turning back Carolina 1A foe Hobbton. North Duplin next sees the floor on Thursday, when it travels to face Rosewood....Published: Jan 14, 2018 3:08 AM Full Story
Girls' Basketball --Neuse Charter 56, Rosewood 29
SMITHFIELD -- Rosewood High suffered its first Carolina 1A setback of the season on Friday, falling on the road to Neuse Charter. Braylee Butts and Ar'Zhane Dozier both played well for the Lady Eagles, scoring 10 and eight points, respectively. The...Published: Jan 14, 2018 3:08 AM Full Story
Girls' Basketball --Goldsboro 57, Spring Creek 43
Sharpshooting freshman Victoria Royal made five three-pointers and scored a game-high 17 points as GHS defeated East Central 2A foe Spring Creek on Friday. Tziah Kelly also performed ably for the hosts, booking 15 points. Aleesha Boyette rounded out the...Published: Jan 14, 2018 3:08 AM Full Story
Girls' Basketball --D.H. Conley 53, Southern Wayne 50
DUDLEY -- Samiya Bess and Machiah Moore both registered double-double performances, but their effort wasn't enough to push Southern Wayne past D.H. Conley on Friday. Bess scored 10 points and grabbed 14 rebounds, while Moore added 10 points and 11 rebounds....Published: Jan 14, 2018 3:08 AM Full Story
Girls' Basketball --South Central 61, C.B. Aycock 36
WINTERVILLE -- ECC 3A leader South Central lived up to its highly-regarded billing on Friday, turning back Charles B. Aycock by a score of 61-36. Senior guard Hannah Vinson paced CBA with 14 points, while Cassandra Lassiter chipped in 10 points....Published: Jan 14, 2018 3:08 AM Full Story
Girls' Basketball --Eastern Wayne 49, J.H. Rose 38
GREENVILLE -- Myesha Best scored nine points on Friday, spurring Eastern Wayne past ECC 3A rival J.H. Rose. Nyesha Best contributed 11 points, four rebounds and three assists, while Channing Williams finished with 10 points. Ziomara Williams hauled in 17 rebounds...Published: Jan 14, 2018 3:08 AM Full Story
Camp Confidential --Aycock, Narron deliver sound advice at Whitfield Clinic
Baseball happens fast. Life does, too. And, if you're like Maj. Gen. Al Aycock, you'll learn things from the All-American game that you can apply back to the tedium of daily routine. These days, Aycock watches the bat-cracking, diamond-rounding sport,...Published: Jan 14, 2018 3:08 AM Full Story
Community Spotlight --George Whitfield inducts 46th HOF class
George Whitfield's annual Hall of Fame ceremony, a highly-anticipated event staged with clockwork precision each January, enjoyed its 46th installment at Wayne Community College on Friday evening, providing attendees with yet another high-resolution snapshot of what it's always been -- a...Published: Jan 14, 2018 3:08 AM Full Story
Friday, January 12, 2018
Norwayne/Spring Creek 1/11
Norwayne's boys trounced Spring Creek 50-14 Thursday. Leading the way for Norwayne Middle was Chase Hare with 11 points, Jaidyne Dunn with 7 points, Kamran Prince with 6 points, Daqwan Meadows with 5 points and Elisha Davis with 4 points....Published: Jan 12, 2018 5:53 AM Full Story
Middle School Girls' Basketball --Granthan 23, Dillard 13
Grantham Middle's lady ballers defeated Dillard Middle 23-13 Thursday. D'mia Wright led Grantham in scoring with 6 points, while Laci Capri and Karly Denning each scored 4 points. Dillard's leading scorer was Haliyah Williams with 7 points. Grantham is now...Published: Jan 12, 2018 5:53 AM Full Story
Middle School Basketball --Norwayne runs by Spring Creek
Norwayne's boys trounced Spring Creek 50-14 Thursday. Leading the way for Norwayne Middle was Chase Hare with 11 points, Jaidyne Dunn with 7 points, Kamran Prince with 6 points, Daqwan Meadows with 5 points and Elisha Davis with 4 points....Published: Jan 12, 2018 5:53 AM Full Story
Local Hoops --Harlem Wizards pay entertaining visit to Princeton High
PRINCETON -- The Harlem Wizards, a traveling basketball highlight reel that plays artfully either above the rim or to a teeming audience, staged a winning performance on Thursday night before a capacity crowd at Deacon Jones Gymnasium on the campus...Published: Jan 12, 2018 5:53 AM Full Story
Local Hoops -- Harlem Wizards pay entertaining visit to PHS
[email protected] PRINCETON -- The Harlem Wizards, a traveling basketball highlight reel that plays artfully either above the rim or to a teeming audience, staged a winning performance on Thursday night before a capacity crowd at Deacon Jones Gymnasium on the...Published: Jan 12, 2018 5:53 AM Full Story
Grantham/Dillard 1/11
Grantham Middle's lady ballers defeated Dillard Middle 23-13 Thursday. D'mia Wright led Grantham in scoring with 6 points, while Laci Capri and Karly Denning each scored 4 points. Dillard's leading scorer was Haliyah Williams with 7 points. Grantham is now...Published: Jan 12, 2018 5:53 AM Full Story
Thursday, January 11, 2018
Girls' JV Basketball --Eastern Wayne 32, C.B. Aycock 23
PIKEVILLE -- Jada Spruill scored 11 points for host CBA, but it wasn't enough to overcome Eastern Wayne on Wednesday. Shi Speight also contributed six points in the setback....Published: Jan 11, 2018 5:53 AM Full Story
Boys' JV Basketball --C.B. Aycock 33, Eastern Wayne 27
PIKEVILLE -- Freshman Trever Reid scored seven points on Wednesday evening to push Charles B. Aycock past county rival Eastern Wayne. Myron Poindexter also finished with seven points for CBA, while Ben Reid and Michael Williams scored five points apiece....Published: Jan 11, 2018 5:53 AM Full Story
Girls' Middle School Basketball --Wayne Christian 23, Greenfield 17
Bri Verme scored 11 points and grabbed 10 rebounds on Tuesday to lead Wayne Christian past Greenfield, 23-17. Olivia Sutton and Lauren Mitchell also factored offensively for the Eagles, registering four points apiece. Lauren Mitchell hauled in six rebounds. The...Published: Jan 11, 2018 5:53 AM Full Story
Boys' Basketball --WCDS 88, Crossroads 70
HENDERSON -- Marcus Metcalf scored 19 points to pace a balanced Wayne Country Day attack past Crossroads Christian, 88-70, on Tuesday. Jaden Cooper also performed ably, scoring 18 points and grabbing seven boards. Senior guard Cole Atwood finished with 16 points,...Published: Jan 11, 2018 5:53 AM Full Story
Boys' Basketball --North Duplin 60, Princeton 58 (2OT)
PRINCETON -- North Duplin remained umblemished in Carolina 1A matters on Wednesday, courtesy of a double-overtime victory over rival Princeton....Published: Jan 11, 2018 5:53 AM Full Story
Boys' Basketball --C.B. Aycock 65, Eastern Wayne 54
PIKEVILLE -- Charles B. Aycock landed four players in double figures on Wednesday, turning back ECC 3A and Wayne County rival Eastern Wayne by a count of 65-54. The hosts, led by 19 points from senior guard Eli Batts, broke...Published: Jan 11, 2018 5:53 AM Full Story
Girls' Basketball --Faith Christian Academy 30, Wilmington Christian 30
WILMINGTON -- Sophomore forward Chloe Mills scored 15 points on Monday to lead Faith Christian Academy past Wilmington Christian. Reagan Baumgartner and senior guard Jordan Lawhon also played well for the Conquerors, finishing with nine points apiece. The victory moved...Published: Jan 11, 2018 5:53 AM Full Story
Girls' Basketball --Jeffreys leads WCDS to 78-19 rout of Crossroads
HENDERSON -- Lexi Jeffreys controlled matters in the paint from start to finish on Tuesday evening, scoring 29 points and grabbing 18 rebounds to propel Wayne Country Day past Crossroads Christian, 78-19. Point guard Jala Holloman finished with 20 points for...Published: Jan 11, 2018 5:53 AM Full Story
Girls' Basketball --Eastern Wayne 43, Charles B. Aycock 30
PIKEVILLE -- Channing Williams scored 12 points, grabbed six rebounds, logged four steals and dished three assists to lead Eastern Wayne past ECC 3A and county foe Charles B. Aycock on Wednesday night. Junior guard Nyesha Best also factored for...Published: Jan 11, 2018 5:53 AM Full Story
Wednesday, January 10, 2018
Middle School Basketball --Wayne Christian denied by Greenfield
Greenfield 53, Wayne Christian 22 Paul Rose scored 17 points for Wayne Christian during Tuesday's setback to Greenfield....Published: Jan 10, 2018 5:53 AM Full Story
Girls' Basketball --Harrelson's 18 points lead Wayne Christian by Greenfield
Wayne Christian 39, Greenfield 34 Abbi Harrelson scored 18 points on Tuesday night to pace Wayne Christian past Greenfield. Kasey Norris added nine points for the hosts, who moved to 3-4 overall this season and 2-0 in NCISAA Coastal Plains...Published: Jan 10, 2018 5:53 AM Full Story
Basketball --Coby White, Greenfield turn back Wayne Christian
Greenfield 82, Wayne Christian 69 Prep All-America and UNC commit Coby White had 36 points on Tuesday, leading Greenfield past Wayne Christian. The Knights are now 14-6 overall this season, and 2-0 in NCISAA Coastal Plains matters. WC fell to...Published: Jan 10, 2018 5:53 AM Full Story
Basketball --Is Goldsboro's Tyzhaun Claude the area's best hooper?
In social media terms, Tyzhaun Claude is trending. One could have easily gathered as much by watching the 6-foot-6 forward last month at the University of Mount Olive, where he controlled any and all manner of play during Goldsboro High's...Published: Jan 10, 2018 5:53 AM Full Story
Sunday, January 7, 2018
Football --Goldsboro's Bowden attends U.S. Army All-American Combine
Show and prove. Such has been the modus operandi of late for Goldsboro High tailback Xzavior Bowden, who capped a stellar junior campaign on the gridiron with an appearance this week at the highly-regarded U.S. Army All-American combine in San...Published: Jan 7, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story
Thursday, January 4, 2018
JV Basketball --Goldsboro 49, East Duplin 41
BEULAVILLE -- Khari Anderson scored 25 points to propel Goldsboro to an 8-point victory on Tuesday. Aaron Scott also added 11 points. ...Published: Jan 4, 2018 5:53 AM Full Story
Girls' Basketball --Rosewood 39, Lakewood 24
NEWTON GROVE -- Braylee Butts scored 15 points on Tuesday night to lead Rosewood (4-9, 3-0) past Carolina 1A foe Hobbton, 39-24. Ar'Zhane Dozier finished with eight points for RHS, while Riley Jo Myers and Laine Marak tallied six points apiece....Published: Jan 4, 2018 5:53 AM Full Story
Girls' Basketball --East Duplin 43, Goldsboro 35
BEULAVILLE -- McKayla Roberts scored 12 points for GHS, which fell to 4-7 overall with the loss....Published: Jan 4, 2018 5:53 AM Full Story
Girls' Basketball --Southern Wayne 54, J.H. Rose 46
DUDLEY -- Samiya Bess scored a game-high 21 points and grabbed 14 rebounds to help Southern Wayne turn back visiting J.H. Rose on Tuesday. Erykah Baldwin also played well for the Lady Saints, scoring 8 points. Kiah Murriell finished with...Published: Jan 4, 2018 5:53 AM Full Story
Basketball --North Duplin 67, Union 63
ROSE HILL -- Luke Britt scored 19 points, Armone Anders added 17 and North Duplin (2-3 overall) outscored Union 44-34 in the final 16 minutes to collect its second Carolina 1A triumph of the season on Tuesday. Ricky Cameron also...Published: Jan 4, 2018 5:53 AM Full Story
Basketball --Rosewood 83, Lakewood 56
ROSEBORO -- Jonathan Peacock scored a team-high 21 points on Tuesday as visiting Rosewood shellacked Carolina 1A rival Lakewood. Chance Howard contributed 17 points for the Eagles, while Michael Reid also added 15 points. Rosewood now stands 6-6 overall this...Published: Jan 4, 2018 5:53 AM Full Story
Basketball --Claude shines again as Goldsboro beats East Duplin
BEULAVILLE -- FCA Winter Classic MVP Tyzhaun Claude scored 19 points on Tuesday night to push Goldsboro past East Central 2A foe East Duplin, 70-59. His effort was complemented by Isaiah Wilder, who finished with 14 points. DJ Waters and...Published: Jan 4, 2018 5:53 AM Full Story
Monday, January 1, 2018
Wrestling --Rosewood blitzes Ayden-Grifton, Princeton at Trim-Match
Red-hot Rosewood made light work of its tri-match with Ayden-Grifton and Carolina 1A foe Princeton last Wednesday, winning both matches in lopsided fashion. Results are as follows: Rosewood (ROSE) 70.00. Ayden-Grifton (AYGR) 12.00 106: Christian Decatur (ROSE) over Landon Stocks...Published: Jan 1, 2018 5:53 AM Full Story
Wrestling --C.B. Aycock finishes sixth in Falcon Invitational
PIKEVILLE -- Charles B. Aycock, playing host to 19 area wrestling outfits, logged a sixth-place finish on Friday at the Falcon Invitational. Western Harnett collected the overall triumph, while Athens Drive finished in second place. Zach Creel (29-6) and junior...Published: Jan 1, 2018 5:53 AM Full Story
Wrestling --Rosewood dominates Big Horn Duals
HAVELOCK -- Have they any peer? That's certainly a reasonable question regarding the Rosewood Eagles' varsity wrestling troupe, who shellacked the field on Friday and Saturday at the Big Horn Duals at Havelock. Over the two days, RHS went a...Published: Jan 1, 2018 5:53 AM Full Story
Basketball --James Kenan 80, North Duplin 66
CALYPSO -- Darryl McCaster scored a game-high 24 points on Thursday to pace James Kenan's runaway victory over North Duplin during opening-round play of the Duplin County Christmas Tournament. Armone Anders scored 16 points in defeat for the Rebels, while...Published: Jan 1, 2018 5:53 AM Full Story
Basketball --East Duplin 73, North Duplin 40
CALYPSO -- Cameron Hall scored 18 points to lead East Duplin past North Duplin on Friday in the Duplin County Christmas Tournament. Armone Anders led the Rebels' effort with 12 points. Ricky Cameron finished with eight points, while Kijah Blow...Published: Jan 1, 2018 5:53 AM Full Story
Basketball --Rosewood turns back South Creek, 57-44
ROBERSONVILLE -- Senior guard Chance Howard torched the nets for 21 points on Friday as Rosewood rolled by host South Creek. Conner Vernon added 10 points for the Eagles, while Michael Reid and Marquel Vaughn finished with nine points apiece....Published: Jan 1, 2018 5:53 AM Full Story
Basketball --Parrott Academy 69, WCDS 55
MOUNT OLIVE -- Elon commit Kris Wooten scored 27 points on Saturday to propel Parrott Academy by Wayne Country Day in the fifth-place game of the 2017 FCA Winter Classic. AJ Banker complemented Wooten's play with a double-double -- 14...Published: Jan 1, 2018 5:53 AM Full Story
Basketball --Goldsboro turns back Coastal Christian, claims FCA title
MOUNT OLIVE -- Senior forward Tyzhuan Claude poured in a game-high 24 points on Saturday night as Goldsboro High overcame a sluggish start to register a 70-65 triumph over Coastal Christian and capture the fifth annual FCA Winter Classic at...Published: Jan 1, 2018 5:53 AM Full Story