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Thursday, June 28, 2018

LEGION BASEBALL: Gipson files complete-game, two-hit gem

By RUDY COGGINS [email protected] BETHEL -- Blake Gipson put Wayne County Post 11 in the driver's seat in Area I East Division play Wednesday evening. The right-hander carved out a complete-game, two-hit gem as Post 11 dumped nemesis Pitt County,...

PREP FOOTBALL: Eagles, Cougars, Saints hook up for 7-on-7 action

By RUDY COGGINS [email protected] "Two minutes!" Goldsboro's defendeers dug their cleats into the soft turf. "Bama! Bama! Bama!" Rosewood quarterback Michael Reid slapped his hands. "Hut!" Seconds later, the Rosewood senior dropped back and connected on a touchdown pass. Three...

LEGION BASEBALL: Post 11 travels to Wilson on Saturday

When: Saturday Where: Fleming Stadium, Wilson Opponent: Wilson Post 13 Time: 7 p.m. Last meeting: June 18, Wayne County claimed a decisive 9-1 victory. Jack Casbarro doubled, tripled and drove in two runs. Blake Gipson went 3-for-4 with two RBI,...

Wednesday, June 27, 2018

LEGION BASEBALL: Post 11 rallies twice, downs Post 39

By AVIEL SMOLKA [email protected] The streak is over. Going into Tuesday night's game, Pitt County 39 had won six straight games against Wayne County Post 11. In a hard-fought game with first place in Area I Eastern division on the...

LEGION BASEBALL: Area I East standings

Area I East Division Standings (Through June 25)     W-L    Pct.    W-L    Pct. WC Post 11    7-1    .875    17-2    .895 Pitt County    9-2    .818    17-5    .773 Kinston    4-4    .500    6-4    .600 Wilson    4-4    .500    5-4    .556 Edenton    4-3    .571    4-3  ...

LEGION BASEBALL: WC Post 11-Pitt 39 box

Monday's game Pitt County    202    000    0    --    4    7    0 WC Post 11    112    010    x    --    5    6    0 Leading hitters: Wayne County Post 11 -- Chance Howard 2-3, 2B, 2 RBI; Carson Smitherman 2-3, 2 2Bs, RBI;...

Walnut Creek LGA

Nancy Aichele secured low-gross honors during weekly play on the Walnut Creek Country Club links. Maureen Prys won low net. Penny Ritt collected low putts....

What's Happening

Tennis coach needed Wayne Country Day is searching for a girls' tennis coach for the fall season. The Chargers are the five-time defending NCISAA state 1-A dual-team champions. For more information, call WCDS athletics director Michael Taylor at 919-736-1045 (ext....

Tuesday, June 26, 2018

WAYNE COUNTY DRAGSTRIP: Alston tops 26-car field

Goldsboro's William "Jaws" Alston took round one of the Triple Crown Mod E/T Challenge at Wayne County Dragstrip on Saturday evening. Mark Pittman of Micro finished runner-up in his Nova, while Grantham's Myles Davis advanced to the semifinals in his...

Lane Tree Ladies Golf

Shelley Leder emerged as the game-of-the-week winner while playing from the red tees during weekly action on the Lane Tree Golf Club links. Nan Jarrell and Sue Glover won low net and low putts, respectively. Libby Newsome was the GOW...

GAME DAY: WC Post 11 entertains nemesis Pitt County

When: Today Where: Wayne Academy Opponent: Pitt County Post 39 Time: 7 p.m. Last meeting: 2017, Pitt County swept the two-game regular-season series for the second straight year, and has won six straight overall against Wayne County including the 2016...

LEGION BASEBALL: Area I East Division Standings

Area I East Division Standings (Through June 24)     W-L    Pct.    W-L    Pct. Pitt County    9-1    .900    17-4    .806 WC Post 11    6-1    .857    16-2    .889 Wilson    4-3    .571    5-3    .625 Kinston    4-4    .500    6-4    .600 Edenton    3-3    .500    3-3  ...

What's Happening

Tennis coach needed Wayne Country Day is searching for a girls' tennis coach for the fall season. The Chargers are the five-time defending NCISAA state 1-A dual-team champions. For more information, call WCDS athletics director Michael Taylor at 919-736-1045 (ext....

Monday, June 25, 2018

LEGION BASEBALL: WC Post 11 sweeps twinbill from Ahoskie

By AVIEL SMOLKA [email protected] Wayne County Post 11, after seeing its 12-game win streak come to an end Friday night at Kinston Post 43, returned home Sunday for a doubleheader against Ahoskie Post 102. "Kinston is a good team. We...

LEGION BASEBALL: WC Post 11-Ahoskie boxes

Sunday Game 1 Ahoskie    201    002    0    --    5    3    1 WC Post 11    002    610    x    --    9    11    3 Leading hitters: Wayne County Post 11 -- Jack Casbarro 3-4, 2 2Bs, 3 RBI; Christian Yarbrough 2-3, 2B; Aryc...

GAME DAY: WC Post 11 prepares for Post 39

When: Tuesday Where: Wayne Academy Opponent: Pitt County Post 39 Time: 7 p.m. Last meeting: 2017, Pitt County swept the two-game regular-season series for the second straight year, and has won six straight overall against Wayne County including the 2016...

Local Calendar

TODAY Babe Ruth Softball Eastern N.C. State Tournament (Sara Law Complex, Greenville) 8-Under Wayne County vs. Laurinburg    11 a.m. 12-Under Wayne County vs. Wilmington    11 a.m. Wayne County vs. Warren County    3 p.m. • TUESDAY Senior Legion Baseball Pitt County...

What's Happening

Tennis coach needed Wayne Country Day is searching for a girls' tennis coach for the fall season. The Chargers are the five-time defending NCISAA state 1-A dual-team champions. For more information, call WCDS athletics director Michael Taylor at 919-736-1045 (ext....

Sunday, June 24, 2018

PREP WRESTLING: Edmundson built Rosewood into 1-A powerhouse

By RUDY COGGINS [email protected] Why leave? Bill Edmundson asked himself that question on many occasions. His coaching friends couldn't believe he'd retire with two state champions and three state runners-up still hovering in "The Nest" at Rosewood. "I had almost...

FOOTBALL: Jarran Reed returns home to host camp

By AVIEL SMOLKA [email protected] Saturday morning a hometown hero returned home. Seattle Seahawks player Jarran Reed conducted his second annual youth football camp at his old hangout -- Cougar Stadium on the Goldsboro High School campus. "Growing up here [Goldsboro]...

LEGION BASEBALL: Kinston halts Wayne County's win streak at 12

By RUDY COGGINS [email protected] Wayne County Post 11 staged yet another middle-inning rally, but couldn't hang on Friday evening. Kinston Post 43 plated five runs in the bottom of the sixth inning and pulled off a 10-7 victory in Area...

LEGION BASEBALL: Game day notes

When: Today Where: Wayne Academy Opponent: Ahoskie Post 102 Time: 3 p.m. Last meeting: 2017, WC and Ahoskie split the two-game regular-season series, but Post 11 eliminated Post 102 in quarterfinal-round play of the Area I East Division playoffs. Series:...

LEGION BASEBALL: WC Post 11-Kinston box

Friday's game WC Post 11    030    202    0    --    7    7    3 Kinston    401    005    x    --    10    7    2 Leading hitters: Wayne County Post 11 -- Jack Casbarro 1-3, 3B, RBI; Landon Ginn 1-4; Will Uzzell 1-1; Case Kermode...

What's Happening

Tennis coach needed Wayne Country Day is searching for a girls' tennis coach for the fall season. The Chargers are the five-time defending NCISAA state 1-A dual-team champions. For more information, call WCDS athletics director Michael Taylor at 919-736-1045 (ext....

Thursday, June 21, 2018

PREP FOOTBALL: James pleased with Cougars; Saints finding their niche

By RUDY COGGINS [email protected] Positivity. Commitment. Each has been a vital tool for the Goldsboro High and Southern Wayne football teams in the offseason. "With the kids you can tell there is a better, positive attitude right now," second-year Cougars...

LEGION BASEBALL: WC Post 11 @ Kinston

When: Today Where: Viking Field, Kinston HS Opponent: Kinston Post 43 Time: 7 p.m. Last meeting: Wayne County battled back from an early deficit to defeat Kinston by a 10-3 count on June 7. Series: Wayne County holds a 75-29...

CPL BASEBALL: Second year better for Lancaster

By AVIEL SMOLKA [email protected] MOREHEAD CITY -- Morehead City Marlins head coach Jesse Lancaster is hoping his time as a manager in the Coastal Plain League goes better than his time as a player. Lancaster spent two summers in the...

Local Calendar

TODAY Senior Legion Baseball WC Post 11 at Kinston    7 p.m. • SUNDAY Senior Legion Baseball Ahoskie at WC Post 11^    3 p.m. ^ -- Doubleheader...

What's Happening

Tennis lessons July 3 -- A new series of lessons, for children and adults, start on the John Allen Farfour Courts at Herman Park. For more information, call 919-394-0543. • Wayne County United Soccer Camps July 9-12 -- The registration...

Wednesday, June 20, 2018

LEGION BASEBALL: Frederick crushes decisive 7th-inning home run

By RUDY COGGINS [email protected] CLAYTON -- Luke Frederick mashed the game-winning home run in the top of the seventh inning and Wayne County Post 11 escaped with a 7-5, non-division victory over Clayton Post 71 on a balmy Tuesday evening....

GAME DAY: Post 11 travels to Kinston

When: Thursday Where: Viking Field, Kinston HS Opponent: Kinston Post 43 Time: 7 p.m. Last meeting: Aryc Chrisman got tossed a cookie from Post 43 hurler Cameron Noble and he baked it -- a game-changing home run as Wayne County...

LEGION BOX: Wayne County Post 11 @ Clayton

Tuesday's game WC Post 11    001    301    2    --    7    9    1 Clayton    005    000    0    --    5    4    1 Leading hitters: Wayne County Post 11 -- Jack Casbarro 1-4; Christian Yarbrough 1-4; Landon Ginn 3-3, 2B, HR, 2 RBI;...

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Barton introduces Hester to guide program

By RUDY COGGINS [email protected] WILSON -- Imagine this. It's a crisp autumn Saturday afternoon in eastern North Carolina. The aroma of grilled hamburgers, steaks and hotdogs flows in a gentle breeze and tantalizes the taste buds. Alumni tents full of...

WELLS FARGO POINTS: Lakewood, Rosewood, Princeton stage close finish

By RUDY COGGINS [email protected] A narrow finish. Lakewood emerged as the boys' outdoor track and field champion and used those points to edge Rosewood, 72-71, in the Carolina 1-A Wells Fargo Conference Cup competition for 2017-18. "If we had one...

Walnut Creek LGA

Hiromi Sueki collected low-gross honors during weekly play on the Walnut Creek Country Club links. Evelyn Rose won low net, while Faye Franklin captured low putts. Sueki emerged as the first low-gross winner in second flight play during an Eastern...

What's Happening

Wayne County United Soccer Camps July 9-12 -- The registration fee is $100 for each week and includes a T-shirt. Campers receive a $10 discount for attendance for the second and third weeks. The camp runs Monday-Thursday from 6-8 p.m....

Tuesday, June 19, 2018

LEGION BASEBALL: Post 11 dumps Wilson Post 13

By AVIEL SMOLKA [email protected] After playing three games in two days over the weekend, Wayne County Post 11 showed no signs of being tired while beating Wilson County Post 13, 9-1, on Monday evening. "We sometimes struggle with the heat,...

WCMA: Plenty of slots available for 2018 tournament

By RUDY COGGINS [email protected] Same story. Different year. There's a twist this time. Late entrants into the annual Wayne County Men's Amateur will have to pay an extra $20 fee on top of the normal $125 registration. Deadline is June...

GAME DAY: WC Post 11 visits Clayton

When: Today Where: Clayton Opponent: Clayton Post 71 Time: 7 p.m. Last meeting: Wayne County handed Clayton a mercy-rule shutout loss on June 5. Series history: Wayne County holds a 9-2 edge over Post 71. On deck: Wayne County Post...

LEGION BOX: Wilson Post 13 @ WC Post 11

Monday's game Wilson    000    010    0    --    1    4    2 WC Post 11    130    005    x    --    9    8    0 Leading hitters: Wayne County Post 11 -- Jack Casbarro 3-4, 2B, 3B, 2 RBI; Blake Gipson 3-4, 2B, 2 RBI;...

Lane Tree LGA

Sue Glover claimed game-of-the-week honors while competing from the red tees during play on the Lane Tree Golf Club links. Lou Ellen Wilson seized low net, while Barbara Hill earned low putts. Mary Ann Sutton bested the field from the...

What's Happening

Wayne County United Soccer Camps June 18-21, July 9-12 -- The registration fee is $100 for each week and includes a T-shirt. Campers receive a $10 discount for attendance for the second and third weeks. The camp runs Monday-Thursday...

Monday, June 18, 2018

LEGION BASEBALL: WC Post 11 rallies, thumps Jacksonville Post 265

By RUDY COGGINS [email protected] GREENVILLE -- Early deficits and middle-inning offensive surges have become the norm for Wayne County Post 11. It's a trend head coach Adam Pate might not particularly like, but it's proven quite beneficial. So far. Jacksonville...

GAME DAY: Wilson visits WC Post 11

When: Today Where: Wayne Middle Academy Opponent: Wilson Post 13 Time: 7 p.m. Last meeting: The teams split their season series, but Wilson eliminated Wayne County in semifinal-round play of the Area I East Division playoffs. Series: Wayne County leads...

FIBA U18 Championship: Goldsboro's White helps lead USA to gold medal

By USA Basketball ST. CATHARINES, Ontario -- Goldsboro native Coby White pumped in 11 points and earned all-tournament honors as the USA hammered Canada, 113-74, in the 2018 FIBA Americas Men's U18 Championship gold-medal game Saturday evening. Seven USA players...

LEGION BOX: Jacksonville vs. WC Post 11

Jacksonville     004      000      --        4          10        0 WC Post 11     008      034      --        15        15        0 Leading hitters: Wayne County Post 11 -- Jack Casbarro 4-4, 3B, 4 RBI; Blake Gipson 2-3, RBI; Christian Yarbrough 1-3, RBI; Chance Howard...

Sunday, June 17, 2018

LEGION BASEBALL: Hartsfield swats first grand slam

By RUDY COGGINS [email protected] GREENVILLE -- Perennial powerhouse Wilmington Post 10 appeared poised to beat Wayne County Post 11 in the 68th installment of their series Saturday afternoon. Josh Hartsfield didn't let it happen. The rising junior at Goldsboro mashed...

GAME DAY: WC Post 11 vs. Jacksonville

When: Today Where: Overton Field, Pitt Community College, Greenville Opponent: Jacksonville Post 265 in the Area I vs. Area II Challenge Time: 4:30 p.m. Last meeting: The teams last met on June 10, 2005 -- a 4-0 victory by Wayne...

Local Calendar

TODAY Senior Legion Baseball WC Post 11 vs. Jacksonville*    4:30 p.m. * -- at Pitt CC, Greenville • MONDAY Senior Legion Baseball Wilson at WC Post 11    7 p.m....

What's Happening

Wayne County United Soccer Camps June 18-21, July 9-12 -- The registration fee is $100 for each week and includes a T-shirt. Campers receive a $10 discount for attendance for the second and third weeks. The camp runs Monday-Thursday from...

Friday, June 15, 2018

COLLEGE BASEBALL: McGee, teammates ready to battle in Omaha

By RUDY COGGINS [email protected] CHAPEL HILL -- Stetson's Brooks Wilson dialed in on a belt-high pitch and drilled Josh Hiatt's offering to deep center field. North Carolina's Brandon Riley drifted back toward the warning track as a hush fell over...

LEGION BASEBALL: Post 11 starts fast, knocks off Farmville

By AVIEL SMOLKA [email protected] Wayne County Post 11 plays every game the same way and Thursday night was no different in a 9-3 win over Farmville Post 151. "You want be as confident as you can, but you do always...

LEGION BASEBALL: Game Day Update

When: Saturday Where: Overton Field, Pitt Community College Opponents: Jacksonville and Wallace in the Area I vs. Area II Challenge Time: 1:30 and 4:30 p.m. Last meeting: WC Post 11 and Wilmington Post 10 last met in an elimination-round game...

LEGION BASEBALL: Area I East Standings

Area I East Division Standings (Through June 12)                    W-L    Pct.    All    Pct. Pitt County    7-0    1.000    12-0    1.000 WC Post 11    3-0    1.000    9-1    .900 Kinston    3-3    .500    5-3    .625 Wilson    2-2    .500    3-2    .600...

Local Calendar

SATURDAY Senior Legion Baseball WC Post 11 vs. Wilmington*    1:30 p.m. WC Post 11 vs. Wallace*    4 p.m. * -- at Pitt CC, Greenville • SUNDAY Senior Legion Baseball WC Post 11 vs. Jacksonville*    4:30 p.m. * -- at Pitt...

What's Happening

Wayne County United Soccer Camps June 18-21, July 9-12 -- The registration fee is $100 for each week and includes a T-shirt. Campers receive a $10 discount for attendance for the second and third weeks. The camp runs Monday-Thursday from...

Thursday, June 14, 2018

What's happening

Wayne County United Soccer Camps June 18-21, July 9-12 -- The registration fee is $100 for each week and includes a T-shirt. Campers receive a $10 discount for attendance for the second and third weeks. The camp runs Monday-Thursday from...

Local calendar

TODAY Senior Legion Baseball Farmville at WC Post 11    7 p.m. • SATURDAY, JUNE 16 Senior Legion Baseball WC Post 11 vs. Wilmington*    1:30 p.m. WC Post 11 vs. Wallace*    4 p.m. * -- at Pitt CC, Greenville • SATURDAY,...

LEGION: Wayne County-Cary box

Wednesday's game Cary    202    000    --    4    6    4 WC Post 11    113    108    --    14    11    1 Leading hitters: Wayne County Post 11 -- Jack Casbarro 1-2, 2 RBI; Blake Gipson 2 RBI; Carson Smitherman 1-4, RBI; Will Uzzell...

HUNTER SAFETY: Gardner claims archery title

ELLERBE -- Caleb Gardner of Princeton Middle School claimed the Junior Division archery championship during the 2018 Youth Hunter Education Skills Tournament contested recently. Gardner scored 199 out of a possible 200 points. Princeton placed second as a team in...

LEGION: Area I East standings

Area I East Division Standings (Through June 12)                    W-L    Pct.    All    Pct. Pitt County    7-0    1.000    12-0    1.000 WC Post 11    2-0    1.000    8-1    .889 Kinston    3-3    .500    5-3    .625 Wilson    2-2    .500    3-2    .600...

STATE GAMES: 5 county sophomores set to showcase talent

By RUDY COGGINS [email protected] GREENSBORO -- A chance to play in front of college baseball scouts? What sophomore would say "no?'' Certainly not those who comprise a quintet of standouts that performed well for their respective teams on the diamond...

PREP FOOTBALL: Aycock, Kinston play 7-on-7

By RUDY COGGINS [email protected] PIKEVILLE -- "Catch and throw." The quarterback took the snap, executed a two-step drop and the tightly-spun football zipped through the thick humid air into the waiting mitts of a sure-handed receiver. Seconds later, after a...

LEGION: Post 11 dumps Cary

By AVIEL SMOLKA [email protected] Entering Wednesday night's game, Wayne County Post 11 had won five straight games. They extended that streak to six with a 14-4, six-inning win over Cary Post 67 on Wednesday evening. "The guys are playing together,...

Wednesday, June 13, 2018

PREPS: Chargers win 3rd consecutive NCISAA 1A Wells Fargo Cup

By RUDY COGGINS [email protected] Wayne Country Day, each of the past two seasons, has emerged as the top interscholastic athletics program among independent schools in the state. Um...make that three. The Chargers claimed the N.C. Independent Schools Athletic Association Class...

GAME DAY: Post 11 entertains Cary tonight

When: Today Where: Wayne Middle Academy Opponent: Cary Post 67 Time: 7 p.m. Last meeting: 2011, Wayne County defeated Cary 17-2 to win the Area I title and advance to the state tournament. Series: Wayne County leads the series 2-0....

SPRING AWARDS: Carolina 1-A All-Conference

Baseball: Rosewood -- Tanner Capps, Tucker Chapin, Chance Howard, Kolby Harris and Jonathan Peacock; North Duplin -- Guy McNeill, Ricky Cameron, Dylan Jones, Colby Bass; Princeton -- Colby Sullivan, Blake Sapp. Honorable mention -- Tanner Gehron (ND), Gage Outlaw...

Tuesday, June 12, 2018

LEGION BASEBALL: Area I East standings

Area I East Division Standings (Through June 11)                    W-L    Pct.    All    Pct. Pitt County    7-0    1.000    12-0    1.000 WC Post 11    2-0    1.000    7-1    .875 Kinston    3-3    .500    5-3    .625 Wilson    1-2    .333    2-2    .500...

PREP SOFTBALL: Goldsboro softball team clinches 1st-ever playoff berth in program history

By RUDY COGGINS [email protected] "Can we just get healthy?" Head coach TJ Lancaster asked himself that question after injury- and sickness-riddled Goldsboro High started 1-5 on the softball diamond this spring. Granted, the Cougars played some traditionally-strong and vastly-improved teams...

LEGION BASEBALL: Post 11 hammers Farmville Post 151

From staff reports FARMVILLE -- Blake Gipson swatted a grand slam during a fifth-inning uprising and Josh Hartsfield earned his first-ever Senior Legion win on the mound during Wayne County's 13-1, mercy-rule thrashing of Farmville Post 151 on Monday evening....

What's Happening

Wayne County United Soccer Camps June 18-21, July 9-12 -- The registration fee is $100 for each week and includes a T-shirt. Campers receive a $10 discount for attendance for the second and third weeks. The camp runs Monday-Thursday from...

Monday, June 11, 2018

What's Happening

Tennis lessons June 12 -- The Goldsboro Parks and Recreation Department will start a new series of tennis lessons, open for both children and adults, on the John Allen Farfour Courts at Herman Park. For more information, call 919-394-0543. •...

LEGION BASEBALL: Game day notes

Opponent: Farmville Post 151 When: Today Where: Farmville Central HS Time: 7 p.m. Last meeting: 2017, Wayne County swept a home-and-away series in mercy-rule fashion against Farmville. Series: Post 11 has won all six meetings. Last time out: Wayne County...

PREP FOOTBALL: Rebels' Swinson, Martin selected for East-West All-Star game

By RUDY COGGINS [email protected] RALEIGH -- Soaked to the skin from a bone-chilling December rain, North Duplin lineman Justin Swinson shucked his shoulder pads one final time. A stellar senior campaign had come to a disappointing close after a 21-13...

GIRLS' SOCCER: Class of the CPIC -- WCDS' Ellis reflects on Chargers' successful season

By AVIEL SMOLKA [email protected] Since Steve Ellis arrived at Wayne Country Day five years ago they have been a force to be reckoned with on the soccer pitch -- especially the girls' team. "The past five years have been great,"...

Sunday, June 10, 2018

TRACK: UMO plays host to 3 meets in 2 days

By RUDY COGGINS [email protected] MOUNT OLIVE -- Another "best kept secret" in eastern North Carolina has been let out of the bag. Justin Potter doesn't mind at all. The University of Mount Olive, long known for its baseball-rich tradition, introduced...

What's happening

Tennis lessons June 12 -- The Goldsboro Parks and Recreation Department will start a new series of tennis lessons, open for both children and adults, on the John Allen Farfour Courts at Herman Park. For more information, call 919-394-0543. •...

Friday, June 8, 2018

LEGION BASEBALL: WC Post 11 turns back Kinston Post 43

By AVIEL SMOLKA [email protected] There is no love lost between Area I East rivals Wayne County Post 11 and Kinston Post 43. The long-time foes played an intense game Thursday night, where Wayne County ran away with a 10-3 victory,...

GAME DAY: WC Post 11 heads to Whiteville

When: Saturday Where: Legion Stadium, Whiteville Opponent: Whiteville Post 233 Time: 4 p.m. Last meeting: Post 11 swept Post 233 by scores of 11-6 and 13-9 at Scarborough Field last season. Jack Casbarro and Kolby Harris each picked up a...

UMO's Urban cops top honor as D2 goalie

By UMO Media Relations MOUNT OLIVE -- The University of Mount Olive men's lacrosse team had the highest number of student-athletes recognized on the Nike/USILA All-American list recently released. Senior goalkeeper Will Urban earned first-team All-American honors and received the...

LEGION BOX: Kinston Post 43 @ WC Post 11

Thursday's game Kinston    210    000    0    --    3    3    5 WC Post 11    021    601    x    -- 10    10    3 Leading hitters: Wayne County Post 11 -- Jack Casbarro 2-3, 2B; Blake Gipson 2-3; Will Uzzell 1-3, 2B, 2 RBI;...

What's Happening

Tennis lessons June 12 -- The Goldsboro Parks and Recreation Department will start a new series of tennis lessons, open for both children and adults, on the John Allen Farfour Courts at Herman Park. For more information, call 919-394-0543. •...

Thursday, June 7, 2018

What's Happening

Tennis lessons June 12 -- The Goldsboro Parks and Recreation Department will start a new series of tennis lessons, open for both children and adults, on the John Allen Farfour Courts at Herman Park. For more information, call 919-394-0543....

COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL: UMO coach signs large class of talent

MOUNT OLIVE --University of Mount Olive women's volleyball coach Joelle Mafo signed nine new players during the offseason. Joining the returning class are Sydney Kuhbander, Makayla Huber, Dejare Cumberbatch, Jimnelly Del Valle, Michaela Sewell, Ania Keene, Nicholle Yeo, Courtney Garris...

COLLEGE BASEBALL: Heels need 2 wins to reach Omaha

By RUDY COGGINS [email protected] CHAPEL HILL -- A season of redemption didn't go quite as planned...at first. In early March, North Carolina sat at .500 and dealt with unexpected injuries to key players. The Tar Heels dropped an Atlantic Coast...

GAME DAY: Post 11 entertains Kinston

When: Today Where: Wayne Middle Academy Opponent: Kinston Post 43 Time: 7 p.m. Last meeting: Post 11 swept the two-game regular-season set in 2017 by scores of 7-6 and 11-10. Series: Wayne County has won 4 straight against Kinston and...

Wednesday, June 6, 2018

What's Happening

Tennis lessons June 12 -- The Goldsboro Parks and Recreation Department will start a new series of tennis lessons, open for both children and adults, on the John Allen Farfour Courts at Herman Park. For more information, call 919-394-0543. •...

LEGION BOX: Clayton at Wayne County Post 11

Tuesday's game Clayton    000    000        --    0    2    2 WC Post 11    031    215        --    12    9    0 Leading hitters: Wayne County Post 11 -- Jack Casbarro 2-2, RBI; Blake Gipson 1-3, 2B, 2 RBI; Case Kermode 1-3;...

UMO's Higginbotham signs six new recruits

By AVIEL SMOLKA [email protected] With the weather finally cooperating Wayne County Post 11 kept on rolling. Using its sixth different starting lineup in as many games, Wayne County shut out Clayton Post 71, 12-0, in six innings. Post 11 improved...

Howard, Harris combine for 2-hitter on the hill

By AVIEL SMOLKA [email protected] With the weather finally cooperating Wayne County Post 11 kept on rolling. Using its sixth different starting lineup in as many games, Wayne County shut out Clayton Post 71, 12-0, in six innings. Post 11 improved...

Tuesday, June 5, 2018

Local calendar

THURSDAY Senior Legion Baseball Kinston at WC Post 11    7 p.m.    • SATURDAY Senior Legion Baseball WC Post 11 at Whiteville (DH)    TBD...

NCAA Baseball Regionals

Greenville Regional Monday's games South Carolina 8, UNC Wilmington 4, UNCW eliminated, South Carolina advances Athens (Ga.) Regional Monday's games Duke 8, Georgia 5 Duke 8, Georgia 4, UGa eliminated, Duke advances Tallahassee (Fla.) Regional Monday's games Mississippi State 6,...

What's Happening

Tennis lessons June 12 -- The Goldsboro Parks and Recreation Department will start a new series of tennis lessons, open for both children and adults, on the John Allen Farfour Courts at Herman Park. For more information, call 919-394-0543. •...

UMO finishes runner-up in 2017-18 Hawn Cup competition

UMO Media Relations MOUNT OLIVE -- The University of Mount Olive claimed a league-best six Conference Carolinas championships during the 2017-18 season, and placed second overall in the Joby Hawn Cup competition. The Trojans emerged victorious in men's and women's...

Lane Tree Ladies Golf

Nan Jarrell earned game-of-the-week accolades during play from the red tees on the Lane Tree Golf Club links. Barbara Hill seized low net, while Debbie Edgerton picked up low putts. Linda Watson collected GOW honors while playing from the forward...

Monday, June 4, 2018

What's Happening

Coach Gills Basketball Camp June 18-21 -- Registration is June 18 from 7:30-8 a.m. at Greenwood Middle School. The fee is $60 per child and a T-shirt is included. Camp times are 8 a.m.-2 p.m. (Monday-Wednesday) and 8 a.m.-4 p.m....

BOXSCORE: Wayne County Post 11-Morehead

Morehead    001    201    0    --    4    2    0 WC Post 11    000    472    x    --    13    10    1 Leading hitters: Morehead -- John Freeman 1-3, 3 RBI; James Gaskill 1-3. Wayne County Post 11 -- Jack Casbarro 1-3; Blake Gipson...

BOXSCORE: Wayne County Post 11-Wallace

WC Post 11    000    406    2    --    12    11    0 Wallace    000    001    2    --    3    7    2 Leading hitters: Wayne County Post 11 -- Blake Gipson 1-4; Landon 1-4, 2B, 2 RBI; Carson Smitherman 2-4, RBI; Aryc Chrisman 2-4,...

Post 11 falls behind, rallies to defeat Morehead

By AVIEL SMOLKA [email protected] Despite the dark clouds roaming the sky, Wayne County Post 11 Coach Adam Pate was not worried about the possibility of a weather delay and was happy to be out on the field Saturday evening. "We're...

Howard belts home run, WC Post 11 throttles Wallace

From staff reports Chance Howard belted his second home run in as many nights as Wayne County Post 11 picked up a 12-3, non-division victory over Wallace Post 156 on Sunday evening. Howard ended the night 2-for-4 with three RBI....

Sunday, June 3, 2018

Dively emerges as runner-up in 18U Tar Heel Qualifier

Sam Dively finished runner-up to Wake Forest University recruit Matthew Thomson during the Tar Heel Qualifier Boys 18U tournament played in Winston-Salem. Dively posted consecutive straight-set wins over Ian Murphy, Vivek Ramesh, Nicholas Spera, Sam Dean and Zach Theodossiou before...

Brothers earn A-A status

Rosewood's Tim Decatur-Luker placed seventh in the Greco 134-pound Division during the U23 World Team Trials contested in Akron, Ohio. Christian Decatur placed fourth in the Greco Division of the UWW Cadet World Trials. Both grapplers earned Greco All-American honors....

What's happening

Tennis lessons June 3 -- The Goldsboro Parks and Recreation Department will start a new series of tennis lessons, open for both children and adults, on the John Allen Farfour Courts at Herman Park. For more information, call 919-394-0543. •...

Friday, June 1, 2018

What's Happening

Tennis lessons June 3 -- The Goldsboro Parks and Recreation Department will start a new series of tennis lessons, open for both children and adults, on the John Allen Farfour Courts at Herman Park. For more information, call 919-394-0543. •...

CBA's Brewer continues his baseball dream

By AVIEL SMOLKA [email protected] PIKEVILLE -- On a sunny Thursday afternoon in front of family and friends Charles B. Aycock senior Zack Brewer made his dream of playing college baseball come true by signing to play at Wake Technical Community...

Edmundson receives unexpected surprise from his wrestlers

By RUDY COGGINS [email protected] This is one memo Bill Edmundson is glad he didn't get Thursday morning. It certainly turned into a memorable moment. Edmundson slid his key into the lock and opened the door. Before he could flip the...

Pate plans to use team depth to his advantage this season

By RUDY COGGINS [email protected] Adam Pate likes the interchangeable parts on his talent-rich 25-player roster. Too bad they're just nine open spaces on a lineup card. That leaves 16 players in either the dugout or bullpen eagerly waiting for the...