Friday, August 31, 2018
PREP FOOTBALL: Golden Falcons dominate Warriors in second half
By AVIEL SMOLKA [email protected] Big plays and discipline carried Charles B. Aycock to a commanding 40-20 win over on Thursday evening. "It's a huge win for our program," Aycock head coach Steve Brooks said. "We are also happy to have...Published: Aug 31, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP FOOTBALL: Eagles, Gators searching for respective identities
By RUDY COGGINS [email protected] SEVEN SPRINGS -- Former conference foes Rosewood and Spring Creek continue to search for an identity on the football field three weeks into the season. And each is starting to discover a little more about itself....Published: Aug 31, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP FOOTBALL: Rosewood-Spring Creek series
Rosewood 13, Spring Creek 4 • Year Winner Score 2001 Rosewood 18-10 2002 Rosewood 35-28 2003 Rosewood 45-7 2004 Rosewood 28-12 2005 Spring Creek 30-19 2006 Rosewood ...Published: Aug 31, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP FOOTBALL: Cougars, Saints look to overcome losses
By AVIEL SMOLKA [email protected] DUDLEY -- How does a football team recover from a tough loss? Goldsboro and Southern Wayne will each look for the answer when they take the field against each other tonight. The Cougars have won five...Published: Aug 31, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP FOOTBALL: Goldsboro-Southern Wayne history
Goldsboro leads 34-16 • Year Winner Score 1966 Goldsboro 17-0 1967 Goldsboro 7-0 1968 Goldsboro 32-7 1969-70 DNP 1971 Goldsboro 14-0 1972 Goldsboro 41-0 1973 Goldsboro ...Published: Aug 31, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Wayne Country Day rolls over Friendship Christian
By RUDY COGGINS [email protected] Haleigh Wilhide put away her statsheet, dropped a pencil into her bookbag and took a seat. The Wayne Country Day volleyball coach gathered her thoughts. She didn't have much to say. Who could blame her? The...Published: Aug 31, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP GIRLS' TENNIS: Aycock turns back arch rival EW
Charles B. Aycock pulled out a pair of tight matches among the top three seeds and handed county arch rival Eastern Wayne an 8-1 loss in Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference play Thursday afternoon. Second-seeded Abbie Shackleford defeated the Warriors' Amelia...Published: Aug 31, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP GIRLS' TENNIS: Clinton completes sweep of Rosewood
CLINTON -- Rosewood earned two points -- one each in singles and doubles play -- during a 7-2 loss to Clinton on Thursday afternoon. The Dark Horses swept the regular-season series. Riley Maldonado prevailed at No. 2 singles for the...Published: Aug 31, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP GIRLS' TENNIS: Cape Fear Academy knocks off Chargers
WILMINGTON -- Wayne Country Day emerged victorious at No. 3 doubles during its 8-1 non-conference loss to Cape Fear Academy. The Chargers' tandem of Nancy Chen-Annalise Boros picked up an 8-6 win. Wayne Country Day (4-3 overall) visits Harrells Christian...Published: Aug 31, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP FOOTBALL: Wilkins, Brooks lead Princeton
PRINCETON -- Lamarr Wilkins and Jayden Brooks each rushed for two touchdowns, and Princeton remained unbeaten with a 36-13 rout of Farmville Central on Thursday evening. Wilkins found the end zone on runs of 61 and 23 yards. Brooks scored...Published: Aug 31, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP BOYS' SOCCER: WCDS open league play with road win
RALEIGH -- Wayne Country Day launched defense of its Coastal Plains Independent 1-A/2-A Conference championship in nail-biting fashion Thursday afternoon. Caleb Brewer tallied both goals in the Chargers' 2-1 victory over Friendship Christian. Marquise Newell assisted on both goals. Wayne...Published: Aug 31, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP BOYS' SOCCER: Gators pick up 2nd straight win
SEVEN SPRINGS -- After an 0-3 start, Spring Creek suddenly finds itself enjoying a modest two-match win streak. Sophomore Jorge Josue Sanchez Inestroza punched in a pair of goals as the Gators defeated Hobbton, 4-2, at "The Swamp" on Thursday...Published: Aug 31, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP GIRLS' GOLF: Chargers' Roberts earns medalist honors for 4th time
She's just a seventh-grader, but Wayne Country Day's Karsyn Roberts is playing like a seasoned veteran on the golf links. Roberts earned medalist honors for the fourth time in four tries after she carded a nine-hole round of 40 at...Published: Aug 31, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP VOLLEYBALL: CBA falls at J.H. Rose
GREENVILLE -- Charles B. Aycock dipped to 0-2 on the Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference scene after a 13-25, 18-25, 16-25 loss to J.H. Rose on Thursday afternoon. Sophomore Abbey Thomas emerged as the Golden Falcons' offensive leader with 15 kills....Published: Aug 31, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Reigning Carolina champ Lakewood beats North Duplin
CALYPSO -- Two-time defending Carolina 1-A Conference regular-season champion Lakewood turned back North Duplin 25-17, 25-17, 25-13 on Thursday evening. Cassy King handed out eight assists for the Rebels, who dipped to 4-2 overall and 0-2 against league opposition this...Published: Aug 31, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP VOLLEYBALL: South Central sweeps Southern Wayne
WINTERVILLE -- Daylan Wiggs collected seven digs defensively as Southern Wayne dropped a 12-25, 16-25, 22-25 loss to South Central on the Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference scene Thursday afternoon. Junior Abbey Parker handed out 15 assists. Kya Hunter recorded seven...Published: Aug 31, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP VOLLEYBALL: East Central power East Duplin tops Spring Creek
SEVEN SPRINGS -- Emily Dupuy notched a team-leading seven kills as Spring Creek fell to East Central 2-A rival East Duplin 13-25, 17-25, 14-25 on Thursday afternoon. Taylor Smith and Alissa Price contributed three kills apiece. Bianca Cuevas, Price and...Published: Aug 31, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Eastern Wayne drops 3-setter to New Bern
Alana Kazar and Bethaney Williams registered 12 and 10 digs, respectively, during Eastern Wayne's 12-25, 14-25, 12-25 loss to New Bern in Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference play Thursday evening. Paige Neiman logged nine assists. Demya Yelverton led a balanced Warriors...Published: Aug 31, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP FOOTBALL: Area standings
Carolina 1-A Carolina Pct. All Princeton 0-0 .000 3-0 Lakewood 0-0 .000 2-0 North Duplin 0-0 .000 2-1 Hobbton 0-0 .000 1-1 Rosewood 0-0 .000 1-1 Union 0-0 .000 1-1 Thursday's games...Published: Aug 31, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
What's Happening
CBA FOOTBALL ALUMNI GAME • Charles B. Aycock alumni wishing to participate in a contact football game vs. another alumni team in November, call Randy Wallace at 919-222-9809....Published: Aug 31, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
Local Calendar
(Schedule subject to change)Today Prep football Goldsboro at Southern Wayne 7 p.m. Rosewood at Spring Creek 7 p.m. Women's college volleyball Virginia State Tournament (at Ettrick, Va.) UMO vs. St. Augustine's 2 p.m. UMO vs. Virginia St. 4 p.m. •...Published: Aug 31, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
Thursday, August 30, 2018
PREP FOOTBALL: CBA-E. Wayne, Part I
By AVIEL SMOLKA [email protected] Charles B. Aycock and Eastern Wayne first met on the gridiron in 1967. The two county rivals played each other four times from 1971-74. They didn't meet again until 2001 when the Warriors dropped from 4-A...Published: Aug 30, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP FOOTBALL: Eastern Wayne-CBA series
E. Wayne leads 11-10 • Year Winner Score 1967 C.B. Aycock 27-0 1968-1970 DNP 1971 Eastern Wayne 38-14 1972 Eastern Wayne 14-6 1973 C.B. Aycock 19-13 1974 C.B....Published: Aug 30, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP CROSS COUNTRY: Heat, humidity beat on runners
Heat.Oppressive humidity.Tiny hills camouflaged by grass.All of these elements challenged more than 150 runners during a multi-team cross country meet contested at the Bryan Multi-Sports Complex on Wednesday afternoon.And everyone chased South Central on the flat 5k layout.The Falcons had...Published: Aug 30, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP CROSS COUNTRY: Meet results from Bryan MS Complex
TEAM RESULTS BOYS Score South Central 41 Wayne Country Day 47 New Bern 49 Eastern Wayne* 131 Goldsboro 131 Southern Wayne ...Published: Aug 30, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
GOLF: Goldsboro Municipal LGA news
The Goldsboro Municipal Ladies Golf Association held their bi-monthly play day on the links Wednesday.Lee Vandiford won closest-to-the-pin on No. 12.Cooky Simpson and Deb Morrissette shared low putts.Gloria McCullen took low gross, while Gina Price secured low net....Published: Aug 30, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP FOOTBALL: Area standings
Carolina 1-A Carolina Pct. All Lakewood 0-0 .000 2-0 Princeton 0-0 .000 2-0 North Duplin 0-0 .000 1-1 Hobbton 0-0 .000 1-1 Rosewood 0-0 .000 1-1 Union 0-0 .000 1-1 Today's games...Published: Aug 30, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP GIRLS' TENNIS: Golden Falcons net ECC 3A-4A road win
NEW BERN -- Charles B. Aycock proved persistence pays off Wednesday afternoon. Grace Mooring was a perfect example. The fourth-seeded Golden Falcon rebounded from an opening-set loss to defeat New Bern's Camryn Hutchens 4-6, 7-6 (3), 1-0 (10) and help...Published: Aug 30, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP GIRLS' TENNIS: Eastern Wayne drops nail-biter to South Central
WINTERVILLE -- Eastern Wayne put up a strong fight in singles and doubles during its 5-4 loss to South Central in Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference play. The Warriors' Amelia Dunmire pulled out a 4-6, 6-2, 1-0 (11) at No. 2...Published: Aug 30, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP GIRLS' TENNIS: Spring Creek cruises past Princeton
SEVEN SPRINGS -- Spring Creek cruised on the first five singles courts and turned back Princeton, 8-1, on a humid afternoon at "The Swamp." Top-seeded Amanda Haggerty, Ivey Rouse, Vanessa Southerland, Natalie Slye and Savanna Willis each emerged victorious in...Published: Aug 30, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP BOYS' SOCCER: Rosewood blanks Goldsboro
ERosewood extended its win streak to three with a 1-0 conquest of county rival Goldsboro at Branch Pope Field on Wednesday evening. Noah Bates tallied the Eagles' lone goal off of an assist from Tyler Jordan. Freshman goalie Benjamin Peacock...Published: Aug 30, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Princeton takes 5-setter from South Johnston
PRINCETON -- Senior Kalli Jones served a career-high 22 aces as Princeton escaped county rival South Johnston 21-25, 25-15, 21-25, 25-19, 15-9 on Wednesday evening. Harley Parker cranked out 12 kills. Lily Eklund recorded seven kills, followed by Sara Daughtry...Published: Aug 30, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP JV FOOTBALL: Warriors collect road win
PIKEVILLE -- Dennislyn Swinson rushed for 138 yards and three touchdowns, including a 96-yard gallop, during Eastern Wayne's 28-12 victory over Charles B. Aycock on Wednesday evening. Micah Smith provided one touchdown for the Warriors, who improved to 1-1 overall...Published: Aug 30, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP JV DIGEST: Soccer, Volleyball
Boys' soccer: Wayne Country Day 5, Wilson Prep 2 -- Thad Moye led the Chargers' attack with two goals. Max Young, Thomas Gurley and Braxton Rose provided one goal apiece. Gurley, Daniel Sharp, Jack Cole and Meher Hogarty each supplied...Published: Aug 30, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
What's Happening
CBA FOOTBALL ALUMNI GAME • Charles B. Aycock alumni wishing to participate in a contact football game vs. another alumni team in November, call Randy Wallace at 919-222-9809....Published: Aug 30, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
Local Calendar
(Schedule subject to change)Today Men's college soccer Coker (SC) at UMO 7 p.m. Women's college soccer Lincoln (PA) at UMO 2 p.m. Prep football C.B. Aycock at Eastern Wayne 7 p.m. North Duplin at South Lenoir 7 p.m. Farmville Central...Published: Aug 30, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
Wednesday, August 29, 2018
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Perry says Crusaders need to find confidence
Youth soon grows up. And ultimately develops confidence. Kasey Perry is waiting to see it happen. The second-year Faith Christian Academy volleyball coach watched her team show flashes of strong play against N.C. Christian Schools Association 2-A rival Wilmington...Published: Aug 29, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP BOYS' SOCCER: Confident Golden Falcons upend Hunt
By AVIEL SMOLKA [email protected] PIKEVILLE -- Charles B. Aycock may not have been firing on all cylinders Tuesday evening, but it was enough to get the job done. Dillon Borel scored two goals and the Golden Falcons cruised to a...Published: Aug 29, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Saints' Bess records six blocks
KINSTON -- Senior Samiya Bess had a block party -- six to be exact -- during Southern Wayne's 25-17, 25-17, 25-23 victory over Kinston on Tuesday evening. Bess added four kills for the Saints. Kya Hunter collected eight kills, four...Published: Aug 29, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Rosewood secures league-opening win
NEWTON GROVE -- Rosewood opened Carolina 1-A Conference play with a 25-18, 25-16, 25-17 win over Hobbton on Tuesday afternoon. Kaitlyn Kincaid passed out 20 assists. Braylee Butts logged 11 kills, five service aces and two digs. Laine Marak contributed...Published: Aug 29, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Princeton notches league win
ROSE HILL -- Meredith Wooten doled out 28 assists during Princeton's 25-12, 25-9, 25-21 conquest of Union on the Carolina 1-A Conference scene Tuesday evening. Kalli Jones and Sara Daughtry paced the Bulldogs' offense with eight kills apiece. Caroline Norris...Published: Aug 29, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Chargers easily handle Vikings
HALIFAX -- Wayne Country Day bounced back from its first defeat of the season, and hammered out a 25-9, 25-16, 25-16 win over Halifax Academy on Tuesday afternoon. Lexi Jeffreys paced the Chargers with 10 kills, four blocks and four...Published: Aug 29, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP VOLLEYBALL: D.H. Conley topples Eastern Wayne
Perennial powerhouse D.H. Conley handed Eastern Wayne a 25-4, 25-18, 25-7 loss in an Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference encounter Tuesday afternoon. Bethaney Williams led the Warriors' offense with three kills. Demya Yelverton paced the defense with seven digs, followed by...Published: Aug 29, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Goldsboro falls from unbeaten ranks
FOUR OAKS -- Goldsboro tumbled from the unbeaten ranks with a 14-25, 25-18, 22-25, 12-25 loss to South Johnston on Tuesday afternoon. Riley Howell registered 22 assists. The Cougars are 5-1 overall this season....Published: Aug 29, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Rebels dealt first loss of season
CALYPSO -- North Duplin launched its Carolina 1-A Conference season with a 14-25, 14-25, 25-21, 9-25 setback to Neuse Charter on Tuesday afternoon. Callie Thornton and Gretta Lee had six and five kills, respectively. Thornton also served three aces. Cassy...Published: Aug 29, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Bears knock off Golden Falcons
NEW BERN -- Sophomore Abbey Thomas provided seven of Charles B. Aycock's 16 kills as a team during its 14-25, 14-25, 12-25 loss to New Bern in an Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference battle Tuesday afternoon. Thomas also logged three blocks....Published: Aug 29, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP GIRLS' GOLF: Golden Falcons, Saints play in ECC 3A-4A match
GREENVILLE -- Charles B. Aycock took third and Southern Wayne finished sixth during the Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference opener contested at Greenville Country Club on Tuesday afternoon. Savannah Strickland shot a 41 for the Golden Falcons, who carded a three-player...Published: Aug 29, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP GIRLS' TENNIS: WCDS edges Ridgecroft
Wayne Country Day, unknowingly, collected two key doubles points and turned back Ridgecroft, 5-4, on the Wayne Community College courts Tuesday afternoon. The Chargers' No. 2 tandem of Nancy Chen-Diya Shreenath won 8-6, while the No. 3 duo of Annalise...Published: Aug 29, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP GIRLS' TENNIS: Clinton defeats Rosewood
Rosewood head girls' tennis coach Daniel Baynes sees the improvement. Now he wants that growth to translate into wins on the court. Clinton secured the outcome in singles and cruised 7-2 over the Eagles on Tuesday afternoon. "It was a...Published: Aug 29, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP GIRLS' TENNIS: CBA struggles at D.H. Conley
HOLLYWOOD CROSSROADS -- Reigning Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference champion D.H. Conley dominated from start to finish during its 9-0 win over Charles B. Aycock on a humid Tuesday afternoon. "Although our girls scored many points, they still lack the experience...Published: Aug 29, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP BOYS' SOCCER: Saints fall to East Duplin
DUDLEY -- East Central 2-A powerhouse East Duplin handed Southern Wayne a 6-3, non-conference loss on the Doyle Whitfield Athletic Complex pitch Tuesday evening. Luis Gutierrez scored twice for the Saints, who fell to 2-3-0 overall this season. Andre Middleford...Published: Aug 29, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP CROSS COUNTRY: Bauer, Court prevail
Two for two. Conner Bauer and Paige Court each posted a first-place finish during a multi-team meet ran at historic Waynesborough Park on Monday afternoon. Bauer logged a time of 19 minutes, 50 seconds in the boys' 5k portion. Court...Published: Aug 29, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP JV DIGEST: Volleyball briefs
Volleyball: South Johnston d. Goldsboro 25-21, 25-18 -- Dyamond George led the visiting Cougars with four blocks and five kills. Volleyball: Southern Wayne d. Kinston -- Freshman Allie Lane (four assists, two aces), freshman Katie Toler (four aces), junior Rayanne...Published: Aug 29, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
What's Happening
CBA FOOTBALL ALUMNI GAME • Charles B. Aycock alumni wishing to participate in a contact football game vs. another alumni team in November, call Randy Wallace at 919-222-9809....Published: Aug 29, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
Local Calendar
(Subject to change) Today Prep JV football Eastern Wayne at C.B. Aycock 6:30 p.m. Prep boys' soccer Goldsboro at Rosewood 6 p.m. North Duplin at South Lenoir 6 p.m. Prep cross country So. Wayne at Eastern Wayne* 4:30 p.m. *...Published: Aug 29, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
Tuesday, August 28, 2018
GOLF: Lane Tree LGA news
Lou Ellen Wilson earned game-of-the-week honors while competing from the red tees at Lane Tree Golf Club. Nan Jarrell secured low net, while Sue Glover took low putts. Betty Jean Gurley seized GOW accolades from the white tees. Mary Ann...Published: Aug 28, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP BOYS' SOCCER: Sexton, Jordan provide CBA offense
From staff reports PIKEVILLE -- Two parts of the "Norwayne 9" supplied the offense Charles B. Aycock needed during its 2-0 triumph over region nemesis Rocky Mount on Monday evening. Seniors Christian Sexton and Coe Jordan hooked up for two...Published: Aug 28, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP BOYS' SOCCER: Abrill puts Rosewood on his wings
By AVIEL SMOLKA [email protected] Rosewood may finally be on the right track. After an 0-2 start to the season, the Eagles have won two of their last three games. Following a tie against Eastern Wayne on Friday night the Eagles...Published: Aug 28, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP BOYS' SOCCER: Area Leaders -- Week 2
Through Aug. 26 Player, School G A Pts M. Newell, WCDS 6 5 17 A. Sherman, EW 6 2 14 N. Shaw, WCDS 5 4 14 DJ Drew, WCDS 5 3 13 Z. Naughton, CBA ...Published: Aug 28, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP FOOTBALL: Area Leaders -- Week 2
Rushing Player, School Rushes Yds TDs L. Wilkins, PHS 54 377 4 J. Tyson, EW 42 333 3 D. Fenti, RHS 24 272 2 J. Lockamy, PHS 21 212 2 D. Morse, SC 15 ...Published: Aug 28, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
DRAG RACING: Leary wins Mod E/T at Nahunta Dragway
Clinton's Wayne Leary drove his Mustang to the victory board during the Modified E/T race at Nahunta Dragway on Saturday evening. Leary defeated Greenville's David Whitley in the finals. Fremont's Greg Glover and Princeton's Steve Lucas advanced to the semifinals....Published: Aug 28, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP GIRLS' TENNIS: Goldsboro blanks Rosewood
Goldsboro prevailed on all singles and doubles courts, and completed its regular-season sweep of Rosewood, 9-0, at Herman Park on a hot Monday afternoon. The teams played eight-game (pro) sets due to the steamy conditions. Top-seeded Grace Boros posted an...Published: Aug 28, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Goldsboro improves to 5-0
Goldsboro continued its unbeaten start with a 25-14, 25-21, 25-22 triumph over Greene Central inside Norvell T. Lee Gym on Monday evening. Haley Phillips cranked out eight kills for the Cougars, who rose to a program-best 5-0. Hallie Brown added...Published: Aug 28, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Rosewood earns road sweep of Gators
SEVEN SPRINGS -- Rosewood stepped back into the win column with a 25-23, 25-13, 28-26 victory over county rival Spring Creek on Monday afternoon. Kaitlyn Kincaid led the Eagles' offense with 17 assists. Braylee Butts registered 10 kills, four digs,...Published: Aug 28, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP VOLLEYBALL: C.B. Aycock endures loss to Ayden-Grifton
LITTLEFIELD -- Up and down. That seems to be the calling card of the Charles B. Aycock volleyball team this season. Ayden-Grifton grounded the Golden Falcons 28-26, 25-21, 25-10 on Monday afternoon, which snapped CBA's modest two-match win streak. Daelyn...Published: Aug 28, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Clinton sweeps Southern Wayne
DUDLEY -- Clinton rode into southern Wayne County and galloped away with a 25-21, 25-17, 25-7 non-conference win over Southern Wayne on Monday afternoon. Junior Daylan Wiggs paced the Saints' defense with eight digs. Kya Hunter posted six kills and...Published: Aug 28, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP BOYS' SOCCER: Shaw, Newell lead WCDS
Wayne Country Day remained perfect on the pitch this season with a 4-2, non-conference conquest of Wilson Christian Academy on Monday afternoon. Nehemiya Shaw tallied goals off of assists from DJ Drew and Frank Best. Marquise Newell benefited from a...Published: Aug 28, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP BOYS' SOCCER: Goldsboro drops loss to NoJo
KENLY -- Jameel Thomas tallied Goldsboro's lone goal in a 2-1, non-conference loss to North Johnston on Monday afternoon. Cameron Roux provided the assist. The Cougars (0-4-0 overall) travel to Rosewood on Wednesday....Published: Aug 28, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP CROSS COUNTRY: Faith Christian runs at Waynesborough
Hayden Voeller emerged as Faith Christian's top boys' runner during a multi-team meet contested at Waynesborough Park on Monday afternoon. Voeller ran the 5k race in 23 minutes, 50 seconds. Teammates Blaise Conlon and Silas Hill posted times of 26:53...Published: Aug 28, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
JV DIGEST: Volleyball
Volleyball: Goldsboro d. Greene Central 17-25, 25-15, 15-6 -- Anna Miranda led the Cougars with eight aces, while Dyamond George had six. The Cougars visit South Johnston today. Volleyball: Ayden-Grifton d. C.B. Aycock 25-10, 25-15 -- Kaitlyn Smith and Kayla...Published: Aug 28, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
Local Calendar
(Subject to change)Today Prep volleyball WCDS at Halifax Academy 5:15 p.m. Wilm. Christian at Faith Christian 5:15 p.m. Southern Wayne at Kinston 6:30 p.m. Spring Creek at Midway 6 p.m. Goldsboro at South Johnston 6 p.m. C.B. Aycock at New...Published: Aug 28, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
Sunday, August 26, 2018
PREP FOOTBALL: Eagles soar over Panthers
KENLY -- Rosewood rebounded from its season-opening loss in convincing fashion Friday evening.Six different Eagles accounted for points during a 48-22 romp over North Johnston at Ben Seifert Stadium.Dhimani Fenty piled up 223 yards and two touchdowns on 20 carries,...Published: Aug 26, 2018 2:19 PM Full Story
PREP FOOTBALL: Gators run over Devilpups
CAMP LEJEUNE -- Spring Creek ran and ran some more against Lejeune on Friday evening. The Gators racked up 359 yards rushing and 477 yards of total offense in a 49-14 romp at Lejeune Stadium. Dominique Morse accounted for 106...Published: Aug 26, 2018 2:19 PM Full Story
PREP FOOTBALL: Ramby, Bulldogs claim road shootout win
SPIVEY'S CORNER -- Nathan Ramby did some shouting of his own in the 'Hollerin' Capital of the World' on Friday evening. The Princeton senior rambled for a career-high four touchdowns, all in short-yardage situations, during a 50-36 shootout victory over...Published: Aug 26, 2018 2:19 PM Full Story
PREP FOOTBALL: Rebels can't overcome turnovers
PINETOWN -- North Duplin came down with a bad case of fumble-itis Friday evening. The Rebels coughed up the pigskin on six occasions in a 22-0, non-conference loss to Northside. The loss halted the reigning east 1-A champs' regular-season win...Published: Aug 26, 2018 2:19 PM Full Story
PREP FOOTBALL: CBA drops late heart breaker
PIKEVILLE -- A pick six prevented Charles B. Aycock from its second win of the season Friday evening.AJ Dupree returned an interception 95 yards to the house, capping Greene Central's come-from-behind 38-35 victory at Hardy Talton Stadium."Instead of throwing a...Published: Aug 26, 2018 2:19 PM Full Story
PREP FOOTBALL: Epic Wayne County Classic ends up in Warriors' favor
By RUDY COGGINS [email protected] Eastern Wayne head football coach Leander Oates walked down the sideline toward Angus Dove. "Hey, we're coming to you," Oates told the sophomore placekicker. Dove watched and waited. Warrior quarterback Desmond Vaughn converted a fourth-down gamble...Published: Aug 26, 2018 3:13 AM Full Story
PREP FOOTBALL: Goldsboro-Eastern Wayne series
Goldsboro leads 30-25-1 • Year Winner Score 1970 Goldsboro 21-0 1971 Goldsboro 20-0 1972 Goldsboro 28-6 1973 Goldsboro 28-0 1974 Godlsboro N/A 1975 Goldsboro 23-0 1976 Goldsboro 27-8 1977 Goldsboro 13-7...Published: Aug 26, 2018 3:13 AM Full Story
LOCAL NOTIONS: Meyer needs harsher punishment
What is down in the well usually comes up in the bucket. Sludge has overflowed from the college pail lately. The latest silt comes from Columbus, Ohio. A two-week investigation into Ohio State head football coach Urban Meyer's knowledge of...Published: Aug 26, 2018 3:13 AM Full Story
PREP FOOTBALL: Saints can't grab Tigers by their tails
By AVIEL SMOLKA [email protected] DUDLEY -- It took all of two minutes for James Kenan to start scoring Friday evening. After Southern Wayne went three-and-out on its first series, Tigers quarterback John Thomas Avent threw a screen pass to Deoveon...Published: Aug 26, 2018 3:13 AM Full Story
PREP FOOTBALL: Area conference standings
Carolina 1-A Carolina Pct. All Lakewood 0-0 .000 2-0 Princeton 0-0 .000 2-0 North Duplin 0-0 .000 1-1 Hobbton 0-0 .000 1-1 Rosewood 0-0 .000 1-1 Union 0-0 .000 1-1 Friday's games...Published: Aug 26, 2018 3:13 AM Full Story
PREP FOOTBALL: Goldsboro-Eastern Wayne stats
Scoring summary First quarter EW -- Rouse 59 pass from Vaughn (run failed), 10:44 Second quarter EW -- Dove 27 FG, 5:08 Third quarter G -- Rhodes 29 fumble return (pass failed), 10:22 EW -- Tyson 11 run (Dove kick),...Published: Aug 26, 2018 3:13 AM Full Story
PREP FOOTBALL: Rosewood-NoJo stats
Scoring summary First quarter R -- Fenty 35 run (run good) Second quarter R -- Atwell 34 run (run failed) R -- Thompson 5 run (pass good) R -- Fenty 65 run (run good) Third quarter R -- Price 35...Published: Aug 26, 2018 3:13 AM Full Story
PREP FOOTBALL: Southern Wayne-James Kenan stats
Scoring summary Second quarter SW -- Leach 12 run (Barnes pass from Philips) Fourth quarter SW -- Barnes 8 fumble return (Philips run) INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING: Southern Wayne -- DeAndre Wright 17-107; Taylen West 2-22; Tashawn Philips 7-21; Jamari Leach...Published: Aug 26, 2018 3:13 AM Full Story
PREP FOOTBALL: Spring Creek-Lejeune stats
RUSHING: Spring Creek -- Dominique Morse 8-106, 2 TDs; Jordan Ammons 6-87, TD; Javon Newsome 8-55, TD; Demartae Bizzell 5-46; Lamis Jones 7-37; Zach Spafford 4-11; Josiah Salo-Harris 1-5; Trey Roa 1-4. PASSING: Spring Creek -- Lucas Barfield 3-5-0, 88,...Published: Aug 26, 2018 3:13 AM Full Story
PREP FOOTBALL: C.B. Aycock-Greene Central stats
Scoring summary First quarter CBA -- Moore 18 interception return (kick good) CBA -- Robinson 20 pass from Matthews (kick good) Second quarter CBA -- Jackson 5 run (kick failed) CBA -- Shepherd 45 punt return (Jackson run) Third quarter...Published: Aug 26, 2018 3:13 AM Full Story
PREP FOOTBALL: Princeton-Midway scoring summary
Scoring summary First quarter P -- Lockamy 79 run Second quarter P -- Ramby 1 run (Wilkins run) P -- Wilkins 5 run (Wilkins run) Third quarter P -- Ramby 3 run P -- Lockamy 5 run (Wilkins run) Fourth...Published: Aug 26, 2018 3:13 AM Full Story
PREP FOOTBALL: North Duplin-Northside stats
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING: North Duplin -- Kyle Figueroa 7-11; Luis Olivos 3-9; Saul Mendoza 7-33; Simorien Fennell 1-0; Kijah Blow 7-27; Wilfredo Puac 2-9; Luis Rubio 1-0; Gage Outlaw 3-6. PASSING: North Duplin -- Outlaw 1-4-0, 22. RECEIVING: North Duplin...Published: Aug 26, 2018 3:13 AM Full Story
PREP GIRLS' TENNIS: Rosewood nets non-league victory
Rosewood served and volleyed its way back into the win column with an 8-1, non-conference win over short-handed Cape Fear Christian Academy on a sun-splashed, fall-like Friday afternoon. The Eagles posted five shutouts in contested matches and drew a forfeit...Published: Aug 26, 2018 3:13 AM Full Story
PREP BOYS' SOCCER: Golden Falcons tie Corinth-Holders
CARY -- Charles B. Aycock and Corinth-Holders battled to a scoreless draw at halftime Saturday afternoon. They ended the day tied. John McIver notched a second-half goal for the Golden Falcons, who battled to a 1-1 draw against the Pirates...Published: Aug 26, 2018 3:13 AM Full Story
PREP BOYS' SOCCER: Gators halt 3-game skid
SEVEN SPRINGS -- Maybe that uncharacteristic, season-opening three-game slide will become a distant memory for Spring Creek. Jeremy Houser sure hopes it does. Jorge Josue Sanchez Inestroza, a sophomore, punched in two goals during the Gators' 3-2 triumph over Hobbton...Published: Aug 26, 2018 3:13 AM Full Story
PREP BOYS' SOCCER: Eastern Wayne, Rosewood play to 3-3 draw
Eastern Wayne scored first -- and last -- during a 3-3, non-conference draw with county rival Rosewood at Branch Pope Field on Friday evening. Just after kickoff, Amjad Sarah put the Warriors ahead 1-0 off of an assist from Andrew...Published: Aug 26, 2018 3:13 AM Full Story
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Faith Christian sweeps Greenville Christian
Reagan Baumgartner and McKenzie Riley filled up the statsheet during Faith Christian's 25-17, 25-20, 25-14 victory over Greenville Christian in a N.C. Christian Schools Association 2-A District 4 East match. Baumgartner posted two aces, a team-high nine kills and four...Published: Aug 26, 2018 3:13 AM Full Story
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Rebels outlast Devilpups in 5 sets
CALYPSO -- Callie Thornton turned in a 14-kill performance, and North Duplin remained unbeaten with a 22-25, 33-31, 18-25, 25-19, 15-7 conquest of Lejeune. Gretta Lee complimented Thornton with seven kills. Samantha Beavers supplied six kills. Hannah Martin and Logan...Published: Aug 26, 2018 3:13 AM Full Story
JV FOOTBALL: Goldsboro 42, Eastern Wayne 6
Jamin Jacobs threw the pigskin around the park for 264 yards as Goldsboro claimed a dominating 42-6 victory over crosstown rival Eastern Wayne. The Cougars snapped a nine-game skid. Damon Brown reeled in six catches for 180 yards and picked...Published: Aug 26, 2018 3:13 AM Full Story
Friday, August 24, 2018
PREP FOOTBALL: Goldsboro-Eastern Wayne series
Goldsboro leads 30-24-1 • Year Winner Score 1970 Goldsboro 21-0 1971 Goldsboro 20-0 1972 Goldsboro 28-6 1973 Goldsboro 28-0 1974 Godlsboro N/A 1975 Goldsboro 23-0 1976 Goldsboro 27-8 1977 Goldsboro 13-7...Published: Aug 24, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP FOOTBALL: Wayne County Classic -- Cougars eager to take trophy away from crosstown rival
By RUDY COGGINS [email protected] Xzavior Bowden vs. Marcus Rouse -- Part II. Or how about a possible subplot with a plethora of understudies who could easily steal the spotlight? Play in the trenches may determine the outcome. However you break...Published: Aug 24, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP GIRLS' TENNIS: WCDS, Parrott square off at WCC
By RUDY COGGINS [email protected] The early-season matchup between perennial girls' tennis powers Wayne Country Day and Parrott Academy is usually considered a measuring stick. Each team identifies its respective weaknesses, makes adjustments throughout the season and contends for a state...Published: Aug 24, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP BOYS' SOCCER: Saints start hot, cool down in road win
By AVIEL SMOLKA [email protected] SEVEN SPRINGS -- Southern Wayne started hot. Then cooled off. And eventually settled for a 4-2 win against Spring Creek on Thursday afternoon. The Saints scored three goals in the first 15 minutes. The Gators came...Published: Aug 24, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP FOOTBALL: Saints need to get key stops
By AVIEL SMOLKA [email protected] DUDLEY -- So close and yet so far. Up 6-0 at halftime against Wilmington Ashley, it finally looked like Southern Wayne would end its 15-game losing streak last Friday. However, the Saints ran out of gas...Published: Aug 24, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP GIRLS' GOLF: Roberts claims medalist honors for 3rd time
SELMA -- Three for three. Karsyn Roberts earned medalist honors for the third consecutive match, and helped guide Wayne Country Day to yet another team win on the Cardinal Country Club links Thursday afternoon. Roberts carded a 2-over-par 38 in...Published: Aug 24, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Goldsboro climbs to 4-0
Still perfect. Haley Phillips registered a double-double -- 11 kills, 13 digs -- as Goldsboro completed its regular-season sweep of Rosewood 25-21, 25-23, 25-17 on Thursday evening. The Cougars rose to 4-0 overall. Dakota Jones registered 12 digs. Amber Pfennig...Published: Aug 24, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Golden Falcons sweep Gryphons
PIKEVILLE -- Charles B. Aycock continued its early-season, roller-coaster ride with a 25-10, 25-7, 25-15 thrashing of Rocky Mount on Thursday evening. Daelyn Brock and Abbey Thomas cranked out 11 and nine kills, respectively, as the Golden Falcons (4-3 overall)...Published: Aug 24, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP VOLLEYBALL: EW stops Gators in 4 sets
SEVEN SPRINGS -- Eastern Wayne dropped the second set, but rallied past county rival Spring Creek 25-14, 18-25, 26-24, 25-20 on Thursday evening. Demya Yelverton knocked down nine kills for the Warriors, who improved to 3-2 overall this season. Macy...Published: Aug 24, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Chargers fall from unbeaten ranks
KINSTON -- Wayne Country Day is unbeaten no more. Parrott Academy provided the first blemish on the Chargers' record with a 25-20, 25-15, 25-20 win Thursday evening. Lexi Jeffreys led WCDS with six kills and six blocks. Grayson Jeffreys collected...Published: Aug 24, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP VOLLEYBALL: North Lenoir soars past Southern Wayne
DUDLEY -- North Lenoir completed its regular-season sweep of Southern Wayne 25-22, 25-23, 25-13 on Thursday evening. Senior Alexus Elliott led the Saints with eight kills, while sophomore Morgan Kennedy recorded seven kills. Abbey Parker handed out 28 assists and...Published: Aug 24, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP VOLLEYBALL: North Duplin sweeps James Kenan
WARSAW -- Harmon Gym provided little comfort for host James Kenan. County rival North Duplin invaded the cozy confines of the decades-old facility and returned to Calypso with a 25-21, 25-21, 25-21 victory. Jamilyn Wallace and Callie Thornton led a...Published: Aug 24, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP BOYS' SOCCER: Newell notches hat trick for WCDS
Marquise Newell filed a hat trick (three goals) as Wayne Country Day hammered Parrott, 6-0, on a soggy pitch Thursday afternoon. David Gurley, Michael Geer and Frank Best assisted Newell's effort. Christian Garloch supplied a pair of goals off of...Published: Aug 24, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP BOYS' SOCCER: Greene Central dominates Princeton
PRINCETON -- Greene Central found the back of the net with regularity and handed Princeton a 10-1, non-conference loss on the Fred Bartholomew Jr. Athletic Complex pitch. Freshman McKinley Uzzell collected the Bulldogs' lone goal off of an assist from...Published: Aug 24, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP BOYS' SOCCER: Rebels earn season-opening win
CALYPSO -- Tyler Crawford's head-coaching debut turned dramatic Wednesday evening. Sophomore Eli Aguirre, the team's leading scorer a year ago, punched in the game-winning goal as the Rebels edged South Lenoir 3-2 on the H.E. Grubbs Field pitch. Antonio Lopez...Published: Aug 24, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP BOYS' SOCCER: Fike trips up C.B. Aycock
WILSON -- Charles B. Aycock went a man down less than 10 minutes into its non-conference match against perennial power Fike. Despite their short-handed position, the Golden Falcons nearly remained unbeaten on the young season. The Golden Demons punched in...Published: Aug 24, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP GIRLS' TENNIS: J.H. Rose turns back C.B. Aycock
GREENVILLE -- Nerves might have gotten the best of Charles B. Aycock on Thursday afternoon. The strength of J.H. Rose also factored into the outcome. The talented Rampants swept the singles courts and cruised to a 7-2 victory on the...Published: Aug 24, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP GIRLS' TENNIS: New Bern knocks off Eastern Wayne
Eastern Wayne had chances to claim its first Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference victory of the season, but fell short to New Bern, 6-2, on Thursday afternoon. "Despite coming up short, we competed well in singles and doubles, showing growth in...Published: Aug 24, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
JV FOOTBALL: Rosewood topples North Johnston
Kameron Lamm rushed for 139 yards and scored on touchdown runs of 8, 35 and 52 yards as Rosewood defeated North Johnston 42-28 at Branch Pope Field on Thursday evening. Quarterback Rocco Raynor tossed TD passes to John Thompson (18...Published: Aug 24, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
JV DIGEST: Eagles, Hawks, Warriors triumph
Volleyball: Rosewood d. Goldsboro 26-24, 25-20 -- Dyamond George and Elizabeth Howell led the visting Cougars with five kills apiece. Anna Miranda dished out 12 assists. Annie Foery had 10 digs. Volleyball: North Lenoir d. Southern Wayne 25-19, 25-11 --...Published: Aug 24, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
Local Calendar
(Schedule subject to change)Today Prep football Greene Central at C.B. Aycock 7 p.m. Eastern Wayne at Goldsboro 7 p.m. Northside at North Duplin 7 p.m. Rosewood at North Johnston 7 p.m. Princeton at Midway 7 p.m. James Kenan at Southern...Published: Aug 24, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
Thursday, August 23, 2018
BASEBALL: Marlins Magic -- Lancaster concocts recipe for success
By RUDY COGGINS [email protected] MOREHEAD CITY -- Even if a Hollywood screen writer didn't pen the final script, Jesse Lancaster certainly wouldn't have traded the ending. Early momentum. Confidence. Quality pitching. Superb defense. All of those ingredients mixed together created...Published: Aug 23, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Area leaders
(Games played through Aug. 21)Kills Player, School Kills Daelyn Brock, CB Aycock 60 Abbey Thomas, CB Aycock 51 Demya Yelverton, CB Aycock 30 Lydia Butler, CB Aycock 25 Amber Pfennig,...Published: Aug 23, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
GOLF: Goldsboro Municipal Ladies Golf Association
The Goldsboro Municipal Ladies Golf Association held their bi-monthly play day on the links. Rose Wright emerged as the overall winner. Gloria McCullen claimed low gross, while Gina Price won low net....Published: Aug 23, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
PREP FOOTBALL: Area standings
Carolina 1-A Carolina Pct. All Lakewood 0-0 .000 1-0 North Duplin 0-0 .000 1-0 Princeton 0-0 .000 1-0 Hobbton 0-0 .000 0-1 Rosewood 0-0 .000 0-1 Union 0-0 .000 0-1 Friday's games...Published: Aug 23, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Local Calendar
(Schedule subject to change)Today Prep JV football Southern Wayne at James Kenan 6:30 p.m. Goldsboro at Eastern Wayne 6:30 p.m. Prep boys' soccer Southern Wayne at Spring Creek 5 p.m. Parrott at WCDS 5:30 p.m. Prep volleyball WCDS at Parrott ...Published: Aug 23, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Wednesday, August 22, 2018
PREP BOYS' SOCCER: Rosewood notches first win of the season
Something had to give. Going into Tuesday night's boys' soccer game both Goldsboro and Rosewood were 0-2. In a tense, tough game that could have gone either way, Rosewood pulled out a 1-0 victory at Cougar Stadium. Senior Noah Bates...Published: Aug 22, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Dark Horses gallop past Warriors
Losses sting. Anna Hajjar begs to differ. The fourth-year Eastern Wayne head volleyball coach can handle a defeat as long as she sees growth from her players. "As a reflection from last game [against Clinton], it was a completely different...Published: Aug 22, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Wayne Christian defeats Lawrence
After a long absence, Wayne Christian returned to the court and dominated Lawrence Academy 25-20, 25-11, 25-15 on Tuesday evening. "All of my players played a great game," first-year WCS head coach Jessica Rowe said. "My two seniors, Ashton Cobb...Published: Aug 22, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP VOLLEYBALL: C.B. Aycock claims close win over Hunt
PIKEVILLE -- A total of seven points separated Charles B. Aycock and Hunt on the court Tuesday evening. The Golden Falcons emerged victorious 26-24, 25-22, 26-24. Daelyn Brock cranked out 16 kills and hit .615 for the match. Sophomore Abbey...Published: Aug 22, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Chargers dominate Fayetteville Academy
Cate Eagles and Shae Odom handed out 12 assists apiece during Wayne Country Day's 25-13, 25-6, 25-9 romp over Fayetteville Academy on Tuesday evening. Odom also served seven aces for the Chargers, who improved to 9-0 overall this season. Lexi...Published: Aug 22, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Rosewood drops 5-setter to Fike
Rosewood nearly picked up its second win of the season until Fike stormed back to claim a 25-14, 16-25, 20-25, 25-16, 15-12 win Tuesday evening. Braylee Butts paced the Eagles' offense with 12 kills and led the defense with eight...Published: Aug 22, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP GIRLS' TENNIS: WCDS hammers Fayetteville Academy
Wayne Country Day dropped just three games in doubles action, and rolled past Fayetteville Academy 8-1 on the Wayne Community College courts Tuesday afternoon. The tandems of Cady Stanly-Grace O'Daniel and Diya Shreenath-Serena Danieli posted shutouts at the Nos. 2...Published: Aug 22, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP GIRLS' TENNIS: DH Conley cruises past Eastern Wayne
Ava Bowen rallied from an opening-set loss and earned Eastern Wayne's lone point in an 8-1 loss to D.H. Conley on Tuesday. It was the Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference opener for both teams. Bowen, the No. 3 seed, fell 6-4...Published: Aug 22, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP GIRLS' GOLF: WCDS wins 2nd meet of the season
Karsyn Roberts and Kelly Lewis shared medalist honors with a 41, and helped guide Wayne Country Day claim its second team victory of the season Tuesday afternoon. Anna Reimers carded a 45 on the Goldsboro Municipal layout, which gave the...Published: Aug 22, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP BOYS' SOCCER: Princeton falls to Beddingfield
WILSON -- Junior Jaden Pond collected 21 saves and stopped a penalty kick during Princeton's 5-0, season-opening loss to Beddingfield. The Bulldogs managed three shots on goal. Princeton entertains Greene Central today....Published: Aug 22, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREPS DIGEST: JV results
Volleyball: Rosewood d. Fike 25-23, 25-23 -- Mackenzie Amodeo pounded out five kills for the Eagles, who remained perfect in four outings this season. Caroline Sanders had two kills. Alexis Dudley registered two aces and three digs. Volleyball: Rosewood d....Published: Aug 22, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
GOLF: Walnut Creek LGA news
Faye Franklin claimed low-gross accolades during weekly play on the Walnut Creek Country Club links Tuesday. Evelyn Rose won low net, while Mary Morris secured low putts....Published: Aug 22, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
DRAG RACING: Latest Nahunta Dragway results
Mother Nature washed out the semifinal- and final-round races during the 21-car Mod E/T competition at Nahunta Dragway on Saturday evening. Three drivers -- Jimmy Massey, William "Jaws" Alston and Howard Stewart -- split the $1,000 purse. Barring inclement weather,...Published: Aug 22, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
Local Calendar
Today Prep boys' soccer Greene Central at Princeton 5:30 p.m. South Lenoir at North Duplin 6 p.m. C.B. Aycock at Fike 7 p.m. • Thursday Prep JV football Southern Wayne at James Kenan 6:30 p.m. Goldsboro at Eastern Wayne 6:30...Published: Aug 22, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
Tuesday, August 21, 2018
PREP CROSS COUNTRY: Chargers' Bauer, Eagles' Court each claim individual win
By RUDY COGGINS [email protected] His hair soaked with sweat and his legs covered in mud, Connor Bauer handed his runner's card to the official scorer. He humbly accepted their congratulations, turned and walked toward the water cooler. "It's killer out...Published: Aug 21, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP BOYS SOCCER: Jordan leads CBA on the road
BAILEY -- Charles B. Aycock managed possession of the ball and found easy goals during its 4-1, non-conference conquest of Southern Nash on Monday afternoon. Coe Jordan supplied two goals and one assist for the Golden Falcons, who improved to...Published: Aug 21, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Goldsboro turns back Southern Wayne
Riley Howell passed out 17 assists during Goldsboro's 25-23, 25-14, 25-22 triumph over Southern Wayne inside Norvell T. Lee Gymnasium on Monday evening. The Cougars swept the two-game, regular-season series. Senior libero Dakota Jones led the defense with seven digs....Published: Aug 21, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Cleveland sweeps C.B. Aycock
PIKEVILLE -- Daelyn Brock just missed a double-double and Charles B. Aycock fell to 2-3 on the season with a 16-25, 11-25, 20-25 setback to Cleveland on Monday. Brock recorded eight kills and nine digs. Abbey Thomas had five kills....Published: Aug 21, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Clayton knocks off Princeton
CLAYTON -- Princeton dropped a four-set affair to county rival Clayton, the final warmup before Carolina 1-A Conference play starts next week. The Comets defeated the Bulldogs 25-19, 25-23, 22-25, 25-16. Sara Daughtry paced Princeton's offense with 13 kills, while...Published: Aug 21, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
JV DIGEST: Goldsboro sweeps Southern Wayne
Volleyball: Goldsboro d. Southern Wayne 25-15, 25-15 -- Dyamond George led the Cougars' offense with four kills. Elizabeth Howell served eight aces. Goldsboro (2-1 overall) is the guest of Rosewood on Thursday....Published: Aug 21, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
GOLF: Lane Tree Ladies news
Jeannette Sasser prevailed as the game-of-the-week winner while playing from the red tees on a soggy Lane Tree Golf Club course Monday. Sue Glover won low net, while Eileen Henderson took low putts. Linda Watson collected GOW accolades from the...Published: Aug 21, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP FOOTBALL: Area leaders
‌Rushing Top 7 Player, School Carries Yds. TDs Wilkins, PHS 24 202 3 Bowden, GHS 13 138 1 Reid, Rosewood 23 113 0 Mendoza, ND 15 145 1 Morse, S. Creek 7 83 0...Published: Aug 21, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP SOCCER: Area leaders
Games played through Aug. 19 Player, School G A Pts A. Sherman, EW 6 1 13 DJ Drew, WCDS 5 3 13 N. Shaw, WCDS 4 3 11 M. Newell, WCDS 3 5 11 C....Published: Aug 21, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
Local Calendar
(Schedule subject to change)Today Prep volleyball Fayetteville Academy at WCDS 6 p.m. Southern Wayne at Goldsboro 6 p.m. Hunt at C.B. Aycock 6 p.m. North Duplin at James Kenan 6 p.m. Rosewood at Fike 6 p.m. Clinton at Eastern Wayne* ...Published: Aug 21, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
Monday, August 20, 2018
PREP FOOTBALL: Athletes of the Week
Goldsboro quarterback Brody Morton and Eastern Wayne lineman Quadrez Lassiter have been selected as the News-Argus Prep Football Athletes-of-the-Week for games played Aug. 17.Morton completed 10-of-10 passes for 252 yards and three TDs, and directed the Cougars to the end...Published: Aug 20, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP FOOTBALL: McLean makes statement for GHS
By RUDY COGGINS [email protected] Xzavior Bowden is the talk about town these days. The 6-foot, 230-pounder bulked up during the offseason after a strong junior campaign where he grabbed the attention of college recruiters. He emerged as the second-leading rusher...Published: Aug 20, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
Sunday, August 19, 2018
PREP FOOTBALL: Goldsboro runs past Hobbton
By RUDY COGGINS [email protected] Fans had little time to find a seat on the hot aluminum bleachers and dive into their bags of popcorn before Goldsboro's football team staged its own sequel to the "Fast and the Furious" on a...Published: Aug 19, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story
PREP FOOTBALL: CBA wins 38th installment of Little River Rivalry
By AVIEL SMOLKA [email protected] Charles B. Aycock's high-powered offense was held in check Friday night. Until the start of the third quarter. Fired up by the defense's 'pep talk' at halftime, Golden Falcons quarterback Clay Matthews connected with Alijuan Moore...Published: Aug 19, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story
COLUMN: Local Notions - 'Best' season is finally here
Even though most football coaches are biased, you can't help but admit they're right. The high school season is undoubtedly one of the best times of the year. Despite the heat, the humidity and the gnats. Put those unpleasantries aside...Published: Aug 19, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story
PREP FOOTBALL: Rebels roll past Gators
CALYPSO -- Saul Mendoza accounted for 11 points, one touchdown and 145 yards rushing during North Duplin's 42-14, season-opening victory over Spring Creek at H.E. Grubbs Field on Friday evening. Mendoza tallied an 11-yard touchdown run in the third quarter...Published: Aug 19, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story
PREP FOOTBALL: Eastern Wayne drops heart breaker
Tiquez Taylor notched the game-winning touchdown with under three minutes to play, and Hunt spoiled Eastern Wayne's season opener, 34-31, at New Hope on Friday evening. Taylor finished with 230 yards rushing on 20 carries. Eastern Wayne trailed 26-17 after...Published: Aug 19, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story
PREP FOOTBALL: Wilkins leads Bulldogs past SSS
PRINCETON -- Lamarr Wilkins rushed for three touchdowns and threw for another as Princeton hammered county rival Smithfield-Selma, 44-6, at the Fred Bartholomew Jr. Athletic Complex on Friday evening. Wilkins found the end zone on runs of 62, 4 and...Published: Aug 19, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story
PREP FOOTBALL: Ashley upends Southern Wayne
DUDLEY -- Demetric Wright piled up 82 yards and a touchdown during Southern Wayne's season-opening, 31-14 loss to Wilmington Ashley on Friday evening. The Saints led 6-0 at the break on the strength of Wright's 4-yard TD plunge. Ashley seized...Published: Aug 19, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story
PREP FOOTBALL: Goldsboro-Hobbton box
Scoring SummaryFirst quarter G -- Rhodes 50 run (McLean kick), 10:55 G -- Bowden 1 run (McLean kick), 8:51 G -- Bowden 19 run (McLean kick), 7:59 G -- McLean 76 pass from Morton (kick faile), 4:56 Second quarter G...Published: Aug 19, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story
PREP FOOTBALL: CB Aycock-Rosewood box
Scoring SummaryThird quarter CBA -- Moore 26 pass from Matthews (pass failed) Fourth quarter CBA -- Robinson 26 pass from Matthews (pass failed) INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING: C.B. Aycock -- Tae Jackson 10-32; Seth Shepherd 2-0; Clay Matthews 7-(minus-13). Rosewood --...Published: Aug 19, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story
PREP FOOTBALL: North Duplin-Spring Creek box
Scoring SummaryFirst quarter ND -- Figueroa 8 run (Mendoza kick), 8:57 ND -- Pauc 5 run (Mendoza kick), 4:56 Second quarter ND -- Figueroa 9 run (Mendoza kick), 11:13 ND -- Outlaw 1 run (Mendoza kick), 6:11 SC -- Newsome...Published: Aug 19, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story
PREP FOOTBALL: Ashley-Southern Wayne box
Scoring SummarySecond quarter SW -- Wright 4 run (kick failed) Fourth quarter SW -- West 78 kickoff return (Philips pass to Barnes) INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING: Southern Wayne -- Xavious Speight 4-12; DeAndre Wright 9-40; Dylan Denning 4-4; Taylen West 5-15;...Published: Aug 19, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story
PREP BOYS' SOCCER: Golden Falcons topple Havelock
MAYSVILLE -- Charles B. Aycock surrendered an early goal, but stormed back to defeat Havelock, 3-1, during the Battle At The Beach on Friday evening. The Golden Falcons knotted the contest at 1-1 on Zach Naughton's penalty kick after Coe...Published: Aug 19, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story
PREP GIRLS' TENNIS: Chargers turn back Epiphany
Wayne Country Day seized command in doubles play and cruised past Epiphany, 7-2, on a sweltering Friday afternoon at Wayne Community College. The Chargers' No. 1 duo of Langley Barnes-Cady Stanley and No. 2 tandem of Grace O'Daniel-Diya Shreenath each...Published: Aug 19, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story
PREP GIRLS' TENNIS: Rosewood nets non-league win
FAYETTEVILLE -- Rosewood halted a season-opening, two-match skid with an 8-1, non-conference conquest of Cape Fear Christian Academy. Sydney Reiss, Kailey Hilton, Lexi Clucas, Emily Kornegay and Alyssa Vinyard-Lowery each earned a singles point for the Eagles. The teams played...Published: Aug 19, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story
PREP BOYS' SOCCER: Sherman scores again for EW
Andrew Sherman tallied Eastern Wayne's lone goal in a 4-1, non-conference loss to James Kenan at New Hope. Josh Gross provided the assist for Sherman, who leads the Warriors with six goals this season. Eastern Wayne (2-1-0 overall) entertains Goldsboro...Published: Aug 19, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Warriors earn sweep
Demya Yelverton provided a team-high eight kills as Eastern Wayne stopped Spring Creek 25-13, 25-7, 25-13 on the Eastern Wayne Middle Schoo court. Rayven Smith added five kills. Bethaney Williams served five of the Warriors' 17 aces on the day....Published: Aug 19, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story
Friday, August 17, 2018
PREP FOOTBALL: From pupil to coach, Ray ready to lead Goldsboro
By AVIEL SMOLKA [email protected] Elvin James cast a long shadow over the Goldsboro football program. Before his return last summer, lack of confidence and sloppy play on the field plagued the Cougars. They had been absent from the playoffs four...Published: Aug 17, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP FOOTBALL: CBA, Rosewood renew Little River Rivalry
By AVIEL SMOLKA [email protected] The opening night of football season can feel a lot like Christmas. And there's no better gift to unwrap than watching Rosewood and Charles B. Aycock renew their Little River Rivalry tonight at Branch Pope Field....Published: Aug 17, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP FOOTBALL: Preseason mantra is Goldsboro's 'golden rule'
By RUDY COGGINS [email protected] During its preseason preparation on the gridiron, Goldsboro has lived by the mantra "discipline, alignment, assignment ... Cougar football." Seems simple, right? It does to first-year head coach Timothy Ray. "We want to play disciplined, be...Published: Aug 17, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Goldsboro overcomes 55 errors, stops Rosewood
By RUDY COGGINS [email protected] Another step forward. But Goldsboro has some cleaning up to do on the volleyball court. The Cougars overcame 55 unforced errors to claim a 25-27, 25-20, 25-23, 25-18 victory over county rival Rosewood inside Norvell T....Published: Aug 17, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP GIRLS' GOLF: Chargers win first-ever match as girls'-only team
KENLY -- The inaugural season of the Wayne County Regional Series teed off Thursday afternoon at Cardinal Country Club. And Wayne Country Day enjoyed a historical outing. The Chargers' Karsyn Roberts earned medalist honors with a 36 and helped her...Published: Aug 17, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP GIRLS' TENNIS: Warriors bounce back from loss
Eastern Wayne emerged victorious in five of six singles matches, and turned back Princeton, 7-2, on Thursday afternoon. Emily Stratton, Amelia Dunmire, Ava Bowen and Sarah Underwood each prevailed in straight-set fashion. Fifth-seeded Makaila Colebrook led 7-5, 4-2 before the...Published: Aug 17, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP GIRLS' TENNIS: WCDS falls to The O'Neal School
SOUTHERN PINES -- Wayne Country Day captured wins at Nos. 1 and 2 doubles, but The O'Neal School claimed a 7-2, non-conference win Thursday afternoon. The Chargers' No. 1 tandem of Langley Barnes-Cady Stanley won 9-8 at the top slot....Published: Aug 17, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP BOYS' SOCCER: WCDS wins PK shootout
SOUTHERN PINES -- Wayne Country Day defeated The O'Neal School in a penalty-kick shootout Thursday evening. The teams ended regulation and overtime knotted at 3-3. DJ Drew, Nehemiya Shaw and Frank Best each collected a goal for the Chargers. Marquise...Published: Aug 17, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP BOYS' SOCCER: Gators endure shutout loss
DUDLEY -- Spring Creek recorded 12 shots on goal, but had nothing to show for it in a 3-0, non-conference loss to Southern Wayne on Thursday evening. Goalies Martin Vega Ponce and Juan Carlos Bravo-Reyes combined for 10 saves. The...Published: Aug 17, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP VOLLEYBALL: North Duplin dumps Lejeune
CALYPSO -- Jamilyn Wallace provided a team-high five kills as North Duplin cruised past Lejeune 25-22, 25-14, 25-5 on Thursday evening. Logan Jones registered three digs defensively. Hannah Martin served seven aces, while Callie Thornton had six. Cassy King handed...Published: Aug 17, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Chargers pick up first road win
SOUTHERN PINES -- Mia Bolechowski pounded out 10 kills during Wayne Country Day's 25-21, 25-23, 25-8 non-conference win over The O'Neal School on Thursday afternoon. Grayson Jeffreys supplied 10 kills and four aces. Cate Eagles doled out 10 assists and...Published: Aug 17, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Hawks sweep Saints
North Lenoir 3, Southern Wayne 0 La GRANGE -- Southern Wayne traveled to North Lenoir and endured a 25-12, 26-24, 25-16 loss inside Wooten Gym on Thursday evening. Freshman Abbey Parker recorded 15 assists for the Saints. Kya Hunter had...Published: Aug 17, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
JV FOOTBALL: Rosewood 36, C.B. Aycock 34
Rosewood 36, C.B. Aycock 34 -- CBA scored a touchdown in the final 20 seconds, but failed on its two-point conversion attempt in the season opener for both teams. Kameron Lamm tallied three touchdowns and 150 yards rushing on 15...Published: Aug 17, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
JV DIGEST
Volleyball: North Lenoir d. Southern Wayne 25-11, 25-12 -- Freshman Katie Toler had five kills for the Saints. Teammate Ashleigh Holloman, also a freshman, dished out five assists....Published: Aug 17, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
Local Calendar
Today Prep football C.B. Aycock at Rosewood 7 p.m. Hobbton at Goldsboro 7 p.m. Hunt at Eastern Wayne 7 p.m. Smithfield-Selma at Princeton 7 p.m. Wilm. Ashley at Southern Wayne 7 p.m. Spring Creek at North Duplin 7 p.m. Prep...Published: Aug 17, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
Thursday, August 16, 2018
PREP FOOTBALL: Saints' McClary Jr. works to change culture
By AVIEL SMOLKA [email protected] DUDLEY -- Southern Wayne head coach Ronnie McClary, Jr., believes if he builds a winning culture, the victories will come. The Saints went 0-11 last season, but the third-year head coach is not discouraged and feels...Published: Aug 16, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP BOYS' SOCCER: Aycock posts shutout
By AVIEL SMOLKA [email protected] PIKEVILLE -- Start slow and finish strong. Charles B. Aycock's varsity soccer team embodied that mantra Wednesday evening, overcoming a sluggish start to file its first win of the season, 5-0 over county rival Goldsboro at...Published: Aug 16, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP GIRLS' TENNIS: Goldsboro cruises past Eastern Wayne
By RUDY COGGINS [email protected] Grace Boros needed to breathe. Amelia Dunmire had to regroup. And each managed to cobble out a come-from-behind singles victory for their respective girls' tennis team on a hot, humid, breezy Wednesday afternoon in New Hope....Published: Aug 16, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP BOYS' SOCCER: Sherman notches 2 goals, Warriors roll
Freshman Andrew Sherman logged a goal and an assist within the first five minutes, and Eastern Wayne handed Spring Creek a 5-1 loss in boys' soccer Wednesday afternoon. Sherman notched his second goal -- and fifth of the season --...Published: Aug 16, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP GIRLS' TENNIS: WCDS stops Harrells Christian 5-4
Wayne Country Day opened its girls' dual-team tennis season with a 5-4, non-conference conquest of Harrells Christian Academy on Wednesday afternoon. Langley Barnes, Annalise Boros and Cody Stanly each picked up a pro-set (eight-game) singles point on the Wayne Community...Published: Aug 16, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP GIRLS' TENNIS: Rosewood falls to Franklin Academy
WAKE FOREST -- Rosewood dropped a 9-0, non-conference decision to Franklin Academy on Wednesday afternoon. "Tough competition, but we are getting the work in," second-year Eagles head coach Daniel Baynes said. "Looking forward to this team getting better and better."...Published: Aug 16, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Warriors pull out 5-set road win
SNOW HILL -- Demya Yelverton pumped out a team-leading 10 kills during Eastern Wayne's 15-25, 25-16, 25-16, 18-25, 15-4 conquest of Greene Central on Wednesday evening. Alana Kazar filled up the statsheet with nine kills, six aces and nine digs....Published: Aug 16, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Golden Falcons top Eagles in 4 sets
PIKEVILLE -- Charles B. Aycock dropped the opening set, but bounced back to defeat Rosewood 21-25, 25-19, 25-13, 25-19 on Wednesday afternoon. Daelyn Brock posted a season-high 15 kills, giving her 36 for the season. Jenna Oliver passed out 20...Published: Aug 16, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Southern Wayne sweeps Spring Creek
DUDLEY -- Freshman Abbey Parker dished out 11 assists as Southern Wayne upended county rival Spring Creek 25-5, 25-23, 25-15 on Wednesday afternoon. Alexus Elliott collected eight kills and served nine aces. Kya Hunter contributed five kills and six aces....Published: Aug 16, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Princeton trips up Hunt in 4 sets
PRINCETON -- Lily Eklund provided nine kills and five blocks, and Princeton handed Hunt a 25-20, 16-25, 25-16, 25-19 loss Wednesday evening. Kalli Jones paced the Bulldogs' offense with 10 kills. Setter Meredith Wooten had a perfect serving game that...Published: Aug 16, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP VOLLEYBALL: North Duplin takes down James Kenan
CALYPSO -- Cassy King and Callie Thornton combined to serve 15 aces, and North Duplin stopped James Kenan 21-25, 25-4, 25-15, 25-18. Thornton provided six kills, followed by Jamilyn Wallace with four. King dished out a team-high 16 assists. Thornton...Published: Aug 16, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP JV DIGEST
JV Volleyball: Southern Wayne d. Spring Creek 25-19, 25-14, 15-9 -- Freshman Katie Toler had five aces and three kills. Rayanne Taylor logged three aces and five kills. Ashleigh Holloman posted 10 assists. Boys' soccer: Wayne Country Day 9, Wilson...Published: Aug 16, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
Local Calendar
(Subject to change)Today Prep boys' soccer WCDS at O'Neal School 4 p.m. Spring Creek at Southern Wayne 5 p.m. Wayne Christian at Southeastern 6 p.m. James Kenan at Eastern Wayne 6 p.m. Prep volleyball WCDS at O'Neal School 5:15 p.m....Published: Aug 16, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
Wednesday, August 15, 2018
PREP FOOTBALL: Robinson makes change at Spring Creek
By RUDY COGGINS [email protected] SEVEN SPRINGS -- Second-year head football coach Daniel Robinson decided a change was in order in "The Swamp" this fall. Cue Fred Kennedy. The former South Lenoir head coach is well-versed in the Wing-T offense, a...Published: Aug 15, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Goldsboro rallies, upends Southern Wayne 3-2
DUDLEY -- Goldsboro started its 2018 season in come-from-behind fashion with a 16-25, 17-25, 25-14, 25-18, 15-9 victory over county rival Southern Wayne on Tuesday evening. "It was a nail-biter tonight," GHS head coach TJ Lancaster said. "Southern Wayne came...Published: Aug 15, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Dark Horses gallop by Warriors
CLINTON -- Clinton turned back Eastern Wayne 25-18, 25-14, 25-14 on Tuesday afternoon. It was the Warriors' season opener. Eastern Wayne travels to Greene Central today....Published: Aug 15, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Rosewood falls in three sets to Midway
Rosewood opened its season with an 8-25, 21-25, 12-25 loss to Midway. Laine Marak paced the Eagles with five kills and no errors in nine attempts. Braylee Butts, Miyah McCall, Maddie Honn and Lana Nuwara each posted two kills. Kaitlyn...Published: Aug 15, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Ayden-Grifton turns back C.B. Aycock
PIKEVILLE -- Ayden-Grifton claimed the third and fourth sets, and departed Charles B. Aycock with a 25-23, 15-25, 25-12, 25-13 non-conference victory Tuesday afternoon. Senior Daelyn Brock and sophomore Abbey Thomas knocked down nine kills apiece. Makenzie Norris had five...Published: Aug 15, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Chargers sweep Harrells Christian
Wayne Country Day throttled Harrells Christian Academy 25-14, 25-7, 25-11 on Tuesday afternoon. Shae Odom handed out nine assists and served three aces for the Chargers, who swept an opponent in straight sets for the sixth time this season. Lexi...Published: Aug 15, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
LOCAL GOLF: Walnut Creek LGA
Nancy Aichele, Charlotte Campbell and Maureen Prys finished in a three-way tie for low putts during weekly play on the Walnut Creek Country Club links. Faye Franklin and Mary Ann Sutton shared low gross. Linda Cannon secured low net. The...Published: Aug 15, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
Local Calendar
(Schedule subject to change)Today Prep volleyball Spring Creek at Southern Wayne 5:30 p.m. C.B. Aycock at Rosewood 6 p.m. Eastern Wayne at Greene Central 6 p.m. Prep boys' soccer Rosewood at North Lenoir 6 p.m. Southern Wayne at W.-Rose Hill ...Published: Aug 15, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
Tuesday, August 14, 2018
FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Rosewood's Britt says experience crucial for Eagles
By AVIEL SMOLKA [email protected] Rosewood head football coach Robert Britt feels the Eagles are headed for a breakthrough season. Various injuries to key starters a year ago allowed Britt to build some depth for 2018. He expects his team to...Published: Aug 14, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP BOYS' SOCCER: Eastern Wayne manhandles Goldsboro
By AVIEL SMOLKA [email protected] Eastern Wayne and Goldsboro renewed their rivalry on soccer pitch Monday night. The Warriors' Andrew Sherman and Bryan Morales dominated the Cougars in a 7-2, season-opening win. "We did a great job of executing and finishing...Published: Aug 14, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP BOYS' SOCCER: Aycock, N. Lenoir play to scoreless draw
PIKEVILLE -- Charles B. Aycock couldn't find the back of the net during a season-opening, scoreless draw against North Lenoir on a soggy Hardy Talton Stadium pitch Monday evening. The Golden Falcons (0-0-1 overall) are back in action at home...Published: Aug 14, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP GIRLS TENNIS: Goldsboro starts season with a shutout
Goldsboro emerged victorious in a pair of third-set tiebreakers and opened its season with a 9-0 conquest of Rosewood at Herman Park on Monday afternoon. No. 2 seed Rachel Johnson dropped the middle set before upending the Eagles' Kaley Hilton...Published: Aug 14, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP VOLLEYBALL: WCDS rolls of Faith-RM, 3-0
Cate Eagles distributed 12 assists and served seven aces during Wayne Country Day's 25-15, 25-7, 25-12 triumph over Faith Christian of Rocky Mount on Monday afternoon. Mia Bolechowski provided 10 kills and six aces. Lexi Jeffreys filled the statsheet with...Published: Aug 14, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Princeton's Gaster hopes summer work pays off
By AVIEL SMOLKA [email protected] PRINCETON -- Princeton's football team hopes to grow from puppies to Bulldogs this season. However, one look at the roster tells a story -- the Bulldogs have had another season of turnover, especially on offense. After...Published: Aug 14, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
GOLF: Lane Tree Ladies news
Playing from the forward tees, Mary Ann Sutton collected game-of-the-week honors during play at Lane Tree Golf Club. Linda Watson secured low net. Eileen Henderson emerged as the GOW winner from the red tees. Jeanette Sasser seized low net, while...Published: Aug 14, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
RACING: Nahunta Dragway results
Fremont's Greg Glover emerged as the top driver in the Modified race contested at Nahunta Dragway on Saturday evening. Goldsboro's William "Jaws" Alston finished runner-up. Newport's Ross Gould advanced to the semifinals. A total of 24 cars entered the event....Published: Aug 14, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
Local Calendar
(Subject to change)Tuesday Prep boys' soccer Harrells Christian at WCDS 4:30 p.m. James Kenan at Southern Wayne 5 p.m. Spring Creek at Eastern Wayne 6 p.m. Prep volleyball Harrells Christian at WCDS 5:15 p.m. Goldsboro at Southern Wayne 6 p.m....Published: Aug 14, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
Sunday, August 12, 2018
PREP FOOTBALL: CBA's Brooks revisits teaching roots
By RUDY COGGINS [email protected] PIKEVILLE -- Charles B. Aycock could easily have one of the most-talented football teams in the Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A Conference this fall. There is one drawback, though. The Golden Falcons are oh so young with unknowns...Published: Aug 12, 2018 3:11 AM Full Story
PREP VOLLEYBALL: WCDS wins tournament, ends long skids against opponents
From staff reports Mia Bolechowski earned Most Valuable Player honors and Wayne Country Day defeated Oakwood 18-25, 25-18, 25-18, 26-24 to claim its first-ever Charger Volleyball Tournament crown Saturday afternoon. Call it a redemption tour. Wayne Country Day (5-0 overall)...Published: Aug 12, 2018 3:11 AM Full Story
PREP SOCCER: Chargers finally seize the elusive Cup
By AVIEL SMOLKA [email protected] Following a blowout win against Neuse Christian Academy, the Wayne Country Day boys' soccer team imposed its will upon Ridgecroft on Friday afternoon. And after Rocky Mount Academy forfeited its game Saturday morning due to injuries,...Published: Aug 12, 2018 3:11 AM Full Story
PREP SOCCER: County teams engage in scrimmage at EW
By RUDY COGGINS [email protected] Good success. And with no practice. Eastern Wayne executed a new defensive alignment with near precision and claimed a pair of shutouts during its annual preseason boys' soccer jamboree on Friday evening. Instead of working with...Published: Aug 12, 2018 3:11 AM Full Story
Friday, August 10, 2018
PREP FOOTBALL: Warriors' Oates depending on his linemen this season
By RUDY COGGINS [email protected] Eastern Wayne seeks an upward trend this fall. And head football coach Leander Oates is confident it will begin with his offensive and defensive lines. The two units bonded during spring ball and in summer workouts,...Published: Aug 10, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
CHARGER CUP: Wayne Country Day defeats Neuse Christian
By AVIEL SMOLKA [email protected] Soccer season has officially started. Wayne Country Day, opening its 2018-2019 boys' soccer schedule and its first season as 2-A team, claimed a 5-0 win against Neuse Christian Academy on Thursday afternoon. From whistle to whistle,...Published: Aug 10, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
Local Calendar
Today Prep football Morehead FCU Jamboree (at Northside HS, Jacksonville) Princeton vs. East Carteret 6 p.m. Princeton vs. Richlands 6:35 p.m. C.B. Aycock vs. Swansboro 7:15 p.m. C.B. Aycock vs. W. Carteret 7:50 p.m. Prep volleyball Charger Classic (at Wayne...Published: Aug 10, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
Thursday, August 9, 2018
PREP FOOTBALL: Rebels' Martin faces unique challenge
By RUDY COGGINS [email protected] CALYPSO -- North Duplin never wavered from its ambitious goal of winning a state championship in 2017. It came close to hitting that mark. After a brilliant 14-1 campaign that ended with a heart-wrenching loss to...Published: Aug 9, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP SOCCER: Chargers seek elusive Cup
By AVIEL SMOLKA [email protected] If you're not first, you're last. Wayne Country Day has finished second three consecutive times at the Charger Cup, which is played on its home turf. And even though WCDS moved up from the 1-A classification...Published: Aug 9, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
Local Calendar
Today Prep football North Duplin at Pender 7 p.m. Eastern Wayne at South View 7:30 p.m. Morehead FCU Jamboree (at Northside HS, Jacksonville) Spring Creek vs. West Craven 8:15 p.m. Spring Creek vs. White Oak 8:50 p.m. Prep boys' soccer...Published: Aug 9, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
Wednesday, August 8, 2018
GOLF: Walnut Creek LGA
Faye Franklin and Mary Ann Sutton shared low gross during weekly play on the Walnut Creek Country Club links. Evelyn Rose won low net. Sam Gillett secured low putts....Published: Aug 8, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
Local Calendar
Thursday Prep football North Duplin at Pender 7 p.m. Eastern Wayne at South View 7:30 p.m. Morehead FCU Jamboree (at Northside HS, Jacksonville) Spring Creek vs. West Craven 8:15 p.m. Spring Creek vs. White Oak 8:50 p.m. Prep boys' soccer...Published: Aug 8, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
What's Happening
Boys & Girls Clubs Registration is ongoing for tackle football at the Wayne-Johnston County Boys and Girls Clubs. The fee is $90 for members and $100 for non-members. The deadline to register is Aug. 15. Age groups are 8-Under, 10-U...Published: Aug 8, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
Tuesday, August 7, 2018
PREP SOCCER: Maldonado selected to coach 2019 East All-Star boys' team
By RUDY COGGINS [email protected] The phone rang. A Greensboro number popped up on the caller ID. "I don't know anybody in Greensboro. I'm not answering that," Eddie Maldonado said. The caller left a message. "Coach Weaver from the Association. Call...Published: Aug 7, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
GOLF: Lane Tree LGA news
Mary Ann Sutton collected game-of-the-week honors while playing from the forward tees at Lane Tree Golf Club. Libby Newsome won low net. Eileen Henderson picked up GOW accolades from the red tees. Sue Glover claimed low net....Published: Aug 7, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
DRAG RACING: Nahunta "Hook City"
Grantham's Donnie McCullen won the GBody Shootout during weekly race at Nahunta Dragway on Saturday evening. Clinton's Wayne Leary drove his Ford Mustang to a first-place finish in the Mod E/T race. Fremont's Greg Glover emerged as the runner-up. Greenville's...Published: Aug 7, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
Local Calendar
(Schedule subject to change)Thursday Prep footballNorth Duplin at Pender 7 p.m. Eastern Wayne at South View 7:30 p.m. Morehead FCU Jamboree (at Northside HS, Jacksonville) Spring Creek vs. West Craven 8:15 p.m. Spring Creek vs. White Oak 8:50 p.m. Prep...Published: Aug 7, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
What's Happening
Boys & Girls Clubs Registration is ongoing for tackle football at the Wayne-Johnston County Boys and Girls Clubs. The fee is $90 for members and $100 for non-members. The deadline to register is Aug. 15. Age groups are 8-Under, 10-U...Published: Aug 7, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
Sunday, August 5, 2018
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PREP VOLLEYBALL: Aycock plays host to 8-team scrimmage
PIKEVILLE -- Charles B. Aycock played host to an eight-team volleyball scrimmage on Saturday.The day-long affair involved not only the Golden Falcons, but county rivals Eastern Wayne, Rosewood, Spring Creek, Wayne Country Day and Wayne Christian. Hunt and Ayden-Grifton also...Published: Aug 5, 2018 3:08 AM Full Story
COMMUNITY: Mr. Softball -- Patetown's Davis inducted into 2018 SSAA Hall of Fame
By RUDY COGGINS [email protected] ROSEBORO -- Hands crossed in front, E.C. Davis stood and listened as his daughter Shamra read a list of his achievements that spanned four-plus decades. One stood out. In August 2012, Davis suffered a life-threatening stroke...Published: Aug 5, 2018 3:08 AM Full Story
COLUMN: Be careful what you tweet out
My first attempt to send a social media post was awkward, to say the least. At that time, characters were limited. Abbreviations were the norm. Short, sweet, to the point. And right when I tapped "tweet" on my phone, I...Published: Aug 5, 2018 3:07 AM Full Story
Friday, August 3, 2018
SOFTBALL: Team USA players turn students, learn Belize culture
By RUDY COGGINS [email protected] The spiritual gifts of an amazing culture shined brightly. Joy and happiness radiated from its residents. And the visiting "teachers" turned into students during their week-long mission trip to Belize, a Central American country on the...Published: Aug 3, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
Local Calendar
(Schedule subject to change) Tuesday, Aug. 7Prep volleyball Faith Christian-RM at WCDS 5 p.m. • Thursday, Aug. 9 Prep football Eastern Wayne at South View 7:30 p.m. Morehead FCU Jamboree (at Northside HS, Jacksonville) Spring Creek vs. West Craven ...Published: Aug 3, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
What's Happening
Boys & Girls Clubs Registration is ongoing for tackle football at the Wayne-Johnston County Boys and Girls Clubs. The fee is $90 for members and $100 for non-members. The deadline to register is Aug. 15. Age groups are 8-Under, 10-U...Published: Aug 3, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
Wednesday, August 1, 2018
COLLEGE BASEBALL: Watt focused on consistency
By RUDY COGGINS [email protected] MOUNT OLIVE -- Rob Watt stayed grounded during his 14-year tenure as assistant baseball coach at the University of Mount Olive. The Vancouver native learned the realities of the business and the struggles from one of...Published: Aug 1, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
PREP FOOTBALL: Gators start indoors; Rebels slip, slide
By AVIEL SMOLKA [email protected] The Spring Creek and North Duplin football teams are currently experiencing long nights and short days. The poor weather Monday night forced Spring Creek to move its practice into the gymnasium. The Gators managed to get...Published: Aug 1, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
GOLF: Lane Tree LGA
Jeanette Sasser collected game-of-the-week accolades while playing from the red tees at Lane Tree Golf Club. Myong Sinkuc secured low net, while Sue Glover won low putts. Mary Ann Sutton was the GOW winner from the forward tees. Linda Watson...Published: Aug 1, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story
GOLF: Walnut Creek LGA
Hiromi Sueki emerged as the low-gross winner during weekly play on the Walnut Creek Country Club links. Penny Ritt grabbed low net. Maureen Prys won low putts. The Walnut Creek Ladies Golf Association travels to Wilson Country Club for an...Published: Aug 1, 2018 5:51 AM Full Story