Local Sports
Friday, May 17, 2013
Southeast Regional round-up
MOUNT OLIVE -- Fourth-seeded Coker (S.C.) College emerged victorious in its NCAA tournament debut, defeating third-seeded Armstrong Atlantic State 11-6 in opening-round play of the 2013 NCAA Division II Southeast Regional on Thursday afternoon. The Cobras (35-14 overall) play...Published: May 17, 2013 1:48 PM Full Story
MOC-Lincoln Memorial
MOUNT OLIVE -- There were some questions about how Mount Olive would perform during its first outing in the 2013 NCAA Division II Southeast Regional after playing one game in 21 days. The top-seeded Trojans answered all those questions and...Published: May 17, 2013 1:48 PM Full Story
North Duplin baseball column
Teams often embody the demeanor of their coaches and James Hobbs' even-keeled temperament seems to fit like a glove for the North Duplin baseball team this season. The Rebels displayed a healthy dose of poise during their 8-7, come-from-behind win...Published: May 17, 2013 1:48 PM Full Story
Local golf
Walnut Creek LGA * A total of 70 golfers participated in the "Springtime in Paris" Invitational hosted by the Walnut Creek Ladies Golf Association. Sam Gillette claimed first net in second flight competition. Hiromi Sueki took second net and...Published: May 17, 2013 1:48 PM Full Story
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Lancaster hopes Trojans return to 'old self' in regional
Not too many words were said during Sunday afternoon's practice at Scarborough Field. Mount Olive expected to receive an at-large bid and host the six-team NCAA Division II Southeast Regional. The Trojans went about their business and turned in a...Published: May 16, 2013 1:49 PM Full Story
Aycock's Mitchell signs NLI with Louisburg College
Louisburg College men's golf coach Charles Sloan hadn't thought too much about searching for recruits in eastern North Carolina ... until Dylan Mitchell gave him a call. Mitchell asked if Sloan had any openings in his program. Sloan said he...Published: May 16, 2013 1:49 PM Full Story
NCAA Division II Southeast Regional title up for grabs
Grab some slips of paper, write down the team names and drop them into a hat. Shake the hat. Pull out a slip. The best bet is any one of the six participants you draw out of that hat are...Published: May 16, 2013 1:49 PM Full Story
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Pam Pack opens door for new 3A softball state champion
PIKEVILLE -- Charles B. Aycock gave a good team too many chances to score Tuesday evening. Washington benefited from nine walks and three infield errors during a 9-1, second-round victory over the Golden Falcons in the N.C. High School Athletic...Published: May 15, 2013 1:47 PM Full Story
Washington-C.B. Aycock box
2013 N.C. High School Athletic Association Class 3-A playoffs (at C.B. Aycock HS, Pikeville) Washington 004 131 0 -- 9 6 0 C.B. Aycock 000 010 0 -- 1 5 3 Leading hitters -- Washington -- Anna Hardison 1-3, RBI;...Published: May 15, 2013 1:47 PM Full Story
Union-Spring Creek box
2013 N.C. High School Athletic Association Class 1-A playoffs (at Spring Creek HS, Seven Springs) Union 310 201 0 -- 7 9 2 Spring Creek 000 020 0 -- 2 3 4 Leading hitters -- Union -- Dustin Alphin 1-4,...Published: May 15, 2013 1:47 PM Full Story
Union eliminates Spring Creek from 1A baseball playoffs
SEVEN SPRINGS -- Spring Creek dug a deep hole over the first two innings, but could never recover in a 7-2, season-ending loss to Union in the N.C. High School Athletic Association Class 1-A baseball playoffs Tuesday evening. The Spartans...Published: May 15, 2013 1:47 PM Full Story
Rosewood's Adams cards second-day 72
CHAPEL HILL -- Rosewood's Nick Adams carded an even-par 72 during final-round play of the 2013 NCHSAA 1-A men's golf championships on Tuesday afternoon. Adams logged five birdies on his final nine holes and finished tied for fourth overall with...Published: May 15, 2013 1:47 PM Full Story
WCDS bows out of NCISAA 1A soccer playoffs
HICKORY -- Hickory Christian notched three second-half goals within a four-minute span and handed Wayne Country Day a season-ending, 5-0 loss in quarterfinal-round action of the N.C. Independent Schools Athletic Association 1-A state playoffs Tuesday afternoon. The Chargers trailed 1-0...Published: May 15, 2013 1:47 PM Full Story
Rosewood upsets SW Onslow in 1A softball playoffs
JACKSONVILLE -- Rosewood shocked Coastal Plains champion Southwest Onslow, 6-3, in second-round action during the N.C. High School Athletic Association Class 1-A playoffs Tuesday evening. The Eagles' Callie Thornton mashed a home run and finished 2-for-4 on the night. Kayla...Published: May 15, 2013 1:47 PM Full Story
Princeton's Paul, Wood combine for 2-hit shutout
PRINCETON -- Tori Paul yielded two hits in a six-inning stint and Princeton eliminated Hobbton, 2-0, from the NCHSAA 1-A playoffs Tuesday evening. Paul fanned seven Wildcat batters and threw 10 first-pitch strikes. Hailey Wood tossed one inning of no-hit...Published: May 15, 2013 1:47 PM Full Story
N. Duplin-W. Columbus box
2013 N.C. High School Athletic Association Class 1-A playoffs (at North Duplin HS, Calypso) West Columbus 102 102 01 -- 7 10 5 North Duplin 000 303 02 -- 8 10 1 One out when winning run scored. Leading hitters...Published: May 15, 2013 1:47 PM Full Story
Eighth-inning error helps North Duplin advance in postseason
CALYPSO -- Blake Rhodes jogged home with his arms raised high in ecstasy. Josh Hamilton laid motionless in defeat on the outfield grass. Rhodes scored the game-winning run on Hamilton's error in the bottom of the eighth inning as North...Published: May 15, 2013 1:47 PM Full Story
Trojan aces: Dillon, Regan lead MOC pitching staff
The lineage of outstanding pitchers at Mount Olive runs almost as deep as the program's storied history itself. Since 2007, seven different Trojan hurlers have been selected in Major League Baseball's amateur draft. Four of those pitchers were tabbed as...Published: May 15, 2013 1:47 PM Full Story
Berry, Oliver have put up 'quiet' numbers for MOC this season
Steady defense, good plate approaches and consistent work on each pitch has been Mount Olive's calling card on the baseball diamond most of this season. The Trojans' success can be traced to their middle infielders and their two "rocks" on...Published: May 15, 2013 1:47 PM Full Story
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Saints' Price, Outlaw sign with Catawba Valley CC
Making the transition from high school to college presents a few distinct challenges. Southern Wayne basketball standouts Jamiel Price and Ronnell Outlaw will face those challenges together. The pair signed their respective letters of intent to play basketball at Catawba...Published: May 14, 2013 1:47 PM Full Story
CBA eliminated from dual-team playoffs
CHAPEL HILL -- Charles B. Aycock triumphed on two singles courts, but perennial power Chapel Hill claimed a 7-2 victory in the N.C. High School Athletic Association Class 3-A dual-team playoffs on Monday afternoon. The Golden Falcons' Allan Best and...Published: May 14, 2013 1:47 PM Full Story
Rosewood has rough opening round
CHAPEL HILL -- Nick Adams concluded first-round play 12 strokes behind the overall leader and Rosewood is 11th in team action after opening-round play of the 2013 N.C. High School Athletic Association Class 1-A men's golf championships on Monday afternoon....Published: May 14, 2013 1:47 PM Full Story
MOC hopes layoff hasn't affected team's timing at the plate
The college baseball season can drag on for players and coaches. Whether the team has a losing record or it is the defending College World Series champion, the schedule can take its toll. Mount Olive College admittedly needed a rest...Published: May 14, 2013 1:47 PM Full Story
Stinging loss on home field fuels Trojans
Watching a team dogpile on your home field is an unforgettable feeling that stings within the depths of your soul. Mike Mercurio hasn't forgotten that moment. Mount Olive College went "two-and-cue" during the 2012 NCAA Division II Southeast Regional, and...Published: May 14, 2013 1:47 PM Full Story
MOC's Overman named second-team all-Southeast Region
MOUNT OLIVE -- First baseman Beth Overman, who helped lead Mount Olive to its first-ever NCAA tournament appearance, has been selected to the 2013 Daktronics Division II softball all-Southeast Region second team. The team is voted on by College...Published: May 14, 2013 1:47 PM Full Story
Monday, May 13, 2013
Faith Christian softball finishes NCCSA 2A state runner-up
KINSTON -- Wilson Christian claimed the 2013 N.C. Christian Schools Association 2-A state championship with an 11-0, mercy-rule win over Faith Christian on Saturday afternoon. The Conquerors' Hannah Stocks earned all-state honors for the second consecutive season. Teammate Abigail...Published: May 13, 2013 1:48 PM Full Story
MOC baseball team will host 2013 NCAA Division 2 Southeast Regional
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. -- The road to the NCAA Division II College World Series, for the third straight year, will go through Mount Olive. The Trojans (46-6 overall) drew the No. 1 seed for the six-team regional and will face...Published: May 13, 2013 1:48 PM Full Story
Saturday, May 11, 2013
Tanner, Best provide Chargers' offensive punch
One opponent down. The next one will be tougher. Margaret Tanner and Sarah Best supplied the offense during Wayne Country Day's opening-round, 4-0 conquest of United Faith Christian in the N.C. Independent Schools Athletic Association Class 1-A girls' soccer playoffs...Published: May 11, 2013 11:15 PM Full Story
Malette, Frasier each bring home silver medal from 1A state meet
GREENSBORO -- Goldsboro's Rasheid Malette and Princeton's Johnny Frasier each finished state runner-up during the 2013 N.C. High School Athletic Association Class 1-A track and field championship meet contested at North Carolina A&T on Friday afternoon. Malette claimed the...Published: May 11, 2013 11:15 PM Full Story
Rosewood's Cuddington finishes state runner-up in 1A men's tennis
CARY -- Another step. Rosewood junior Dylan Cuddington emerged the runner-up in the N.C. High School Athletic Association Class 1-A men's singles tennis championships after a 6-1, 6-2 loss to Hendersonville's James Fuqua on Saturday morning. Cuddington reached the...Published: May 11, 2013 11:15 PM Full Story
Rebels test Southwest Onslow on softball diamond
JACKSONVILLE -- Hali Botzenhart mashed a three-run, first-inning home run and Southwest Onslow hung on for a 7-4 victory over North Duplin in first-round action of the NCHSAA Class 1-A playoffs on Friday evening. The Rebels concluded the year 8-12...Published: May 11, 2013 11:15 PM Full Story
Princeton comes back against East Carteret
PRINCETON -- Princeton pushed across the game-winning run in the bottom of the seventh inning and eliminated East Carteret, 4-3, from the NCHSAA Class 1-A playoffs on Friday evening. The Bulldogs (17-2 overall) play host to Hobbton on Tuesday. Charley...Published: May 11, 2013 11:15 PM Full Story
Spring Creek knocks off Wallace-Rose Hill
TEACHEY -- Ian Ladd cranked out three hits and stole two bases during Spring Creek's opening-round, 10-4 triumph over Wallace-Rose Hill in the N.C. High School Athletic Association Class 1-A playoffs Friday evening. The Gators (13-10 overall) entertain Union on...Published: May 11, 2013 11:15 PM Full Story
Eastern Wayne alum hired by East Miss. Community College
SCOOBA, Miss. -- Michael Morgan has been hired as an assistant women's basketball coach at East Mississippi Community College after approval by the school president and vice president. Morgan, an Eastern Wayne High alum, spent last season as an...Published: May 11, 2013 11:15 PM Full Story
Trojans' softball season ends in D2 Southeast Regional
SAVANNAH, Ga. -- Wingate exploded for five fifth-inning runs and handed Mount Olive College a season-ending, 8-0 mercy-rule defeat on day two of the NCAA Division II Southeast Regional #1 softball tournament at Armstrong Atlantic State University. The fourth-seeded...Published: May 11, 2013 11:15 PM Full Story
Cardinals upset ECC champions in opening round
PIKEVILLE -- It was over in an instant. Charles B. Aycock base runner Hank Smitherman rounded third base and headed for home. Jacksonville outfielder Logan Staup collected the ball and fired toward the plate. Cardinal catcher Christian Heisey caught the...Published: May 11, 2013 11:15 PM Full Story
Jacksonville-CBA baseball box
area calendar Tuesday Prep baseball NCHSAA playoffs Class 1-A W. Columbus at North Duplin 7 p.m. Union at Spring Creek 7 p.m. Prep softball NCHSAA playoffs Class 3-A Washington at C.B. Aycock 7 p.m. Class 1-A Rosewood at SW...Published: May 11, 2013 11:14 PM Full Story
Inaugural competition brings teams from Atlantic region
Over 140 of the best CrossFit athletes in the region turned out for the first-ever "Battle of the Boro" at CrossFit of Goldsboro on Saturday. Competitors took part in five programs called WOD's (workouts of the day). The scores were...Published: May 11, 2013 11:14 PM Full Story
Fulghum's walk-off single pushes Aycock into 2nd round
PIKEVILLE -- Charles B. Aycock's big-game experience showed up just in time. Keeley Fulghum delivered a walk-off RBI single and the Golden Falcons rallied past West Craven 7-6 in first-round play of the N.C. High School Athletic Association Class 3-A...Published: May 11, 2013 11:14 PM Full Story
