Local Sports
Friday, November 20, 2009
Walnut Creek to host Pro-Am
A Pro-Am tennis tournament will be held today, Saturday and Sunday at the Walnut Creek Country Club, along with clinics for both children and adults. Events will start with a junior clinic at 4:15 p.m. and an adult clinic at...Published: Nov 20, 2009 1:47 PM Full Story
Clinton stops Southern Wayne
DUDLEY -- Southern Wayne tugged on Clinton's reins during the latter stages of its season-opening wrestling match Thursday evening. But the Darkhorses galloped to victory in five of the final six individual bouts, and dealt the Saints a 50-30 defeat...Published: Nov 20, 2009 1:47 PM Full Story
Eagles soar past Bruins
WILSON -- Rosewood recorded eight individual victories, including seven pins, in a season-opening 46-30 conquest of Wilson Beddingfield on the wrestling mat Thursday evening. "It was so good to get a good, initial start to the season wrestling a...Published: Nov 20, 2009 1:47 PM Full Story
Princeton community embracing, enjoying football team
Absence has truly made the heart grow fonder. Especially in the Princeton High football program. Starved for victories for nearly three decades, the Dawgs will play their second consecutive home game tonight against Hobbton in the N.C. High School Athletic...Published: Nov 20, 2009 1:47 PM Full Story
Oyster shell expansion still growing
MOREHEAD CITY -- The oyster shell recycling program that has been responsible for the construction of several off-shore reefs along North Carolina's coast is continuing to grow. Now Durham County residents are getting into the act of recycling shells and...Published: Nov 20, 2009 1:47 PM Full Story
Hunter's first bear is state's second heaviest
Dr. Noel Harvey hunted during his youth. But a busy life kept the 46-year-old Ph.D. scientist from Efland from hunting until he decided to go again five years ago. Harvey hunted wild hogs and deer in a quest for all...Published: Nov 20, 2009 1:47 PM Full Story
Narron inks with UNC
PIKEVILLE -- It was a moment that seemed like it was a lifetime in the making. Growing up in major league baseball dugouts, Connor Narron was always advanced for his age. He was walking at eight months, riding a bicycle...Published: Nov 20, 2009 1:47 PM Full Story
Trojan women suffer road loss
MOC Sports Information RICHMOND -- Helen Moore pumped in a team-high 14 points as Mount Olive College endured a 55-49 road loss against Virginia Union on Thursday evening. Moore pulled down rebounds and point guard Shequanta McGee added 11 points....Published: Nov 20, 2009 1:47 PM Full Story
Local preps digest
HAVELOCK -- Will White scored a team-high 14 points and Eastern Wayne escaped Havelock with a 52-51, season-opening win on Thursday night. Rashawn Barnes supplied 13 points for the Warriors and Robert Washington added 12. Marvin Bowman had seven...Published: Nov 20, 2009 1:47 PM Full Story
Falcon Invitational preview
First-year head coach Mark Peck and assistant coach Mark Bass agreed the team title chase will be "wide open" when the Falcon Invitational begins Saturday morning at C.B. Aycock in Pikeville. The day-long wrestling event will have 16 teams, including...Published: Nov 20, 2009 1:47 PM Full Story
Aycock-Princeton wrestling agate
prep wrestling Clinton 50 Southern Wayne 30 119 -- Ted Rives (C) wbf Hunter Brown, 1:11; 125 -- Kaleb Sargent (C) wbf Emily Hudson, 0:39; 130 -- Pablo Meza (C) wbf Alttyyev Berdimyrut, 0:49; 135 -- Miles Bradshaw (SW)...Published: Nov 20, 2009 1:47 PM Full Story
Opinion -- A few ACC football coaches on the hot seat
Job security, especially for a football coach, can change like the weather. Knock off a bitter rival or reel off a string of victories and you're the toast of the town. Lose to an inferior opponent or endure a difficult...Published: Nov 20, 2009 1:47 PM Full Story
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Pitt talks, team listens
Spend five minutes talking to Tyheim Pitt and you're instantly motivated to become a better person. Strap on a helmet and shoulder pads with him and you're immediately inspired to accomplish great things on a football field. Charles B. Aycock's...Published: Nov 19, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
MOC Pickle Classic
MOUNT OLIVE -- Never shy away from stout competition. It's a mantra that's proven beneficial for the Mount Olive College men's basketball team the past decade. The Trojans hope the trend continues when the 44th annual Pickle Classic tips off...Published: Nov 19, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
MOC Hall of Fame
MOUNT OLIVE -- A diverse group representing five sports and four different decades comprise the fourth installment of the Mount Olive College Athletics Hall of Fame. The four-person class includes Heather Parker Collier, legendary men's basketball coach Billy Lee, soccer...Published: Nov 19, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Tigers' Bostic steps into role
Understudy to three quality, all-conference linebackers last season, James Kenan senior Kyle Bostic took plenty of mental notes. And watched Alex Monk, Josh Hicks and Darius Heslip constantly make plays and wreak havoc on opposing offenses. A 5-foot-9, 170-pounder, Bostic...Published: Nov 19, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Hole in one at Goldsboro Municipal Golf Course
John Earnest recently recorded his first-ever hole-in-one during a round at Goldsboro Municipal Golf Course. Earnest aced the par-3, No. 4 hole with a 4-iron. Playing partners Dan Mooring and Bernie Champagne witnessed the shot....Published: Nov 19, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Local digest
Wayne Christian opened its boys' basketball season with a 56-33 win over Wayne County Homeschool on Tuesday night. Luke Howell led the Eagles with 14 points and eight rebounds. Anthony Mulligan added four points and 10 boards, while teammate...Published: Nov 18, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Odum getting his kicks for Cougars
Eric Reid searched nearly three years for a kicker. Allan Odum just wanted a chance. The two finally connected this season. Goldsboro's third-year head football coach, Reid beat the bushes to find a reliable place-kicker. Odum, a freshman in the...Published: Nov 18, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Oliver running strong in NDHS offense
North Duplin will be staying closer to home in the second round of the N.C. High School Athletic Association 1-A (small-school) football playoffs on Friday night. Relatively speaking. After a six-hour drive to Cherokee in the opening round, the Rebels...Published: Nov 18, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Cary Academy shocks WCDS boys
Message delivered. Cary Academy strolled into the Wayne Country Day gymnasium with no noticeable advantages. The host Chargers had the size, speed and depth. Despite those obstacles, Cary Academy turned in an impressive underdog performance and stunned WCDS 77-75 in...Published: Nov 18, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
CB Aycock tops Princeton wrestling
PIKEVILLE -- Offseason conditioning. Intense weight training. The preseason regimen definitely factored into Charles B. Aycock's season-opening, 58-12 triumph over Princeton on the wrestling mat Tuesday evening. Several first-year starters looked like seasoned veterans in Mark Peck's head coaching debut...Published: Nov 18, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Local digest
From staff reports FAYETTEVILLE -- Faith Christian overcame 29 turnovers and a cold shooting performance in a season-opening, 30-24 victory over Cornerstone Christian on Monday evening. The Conquerors shot just 25 percent from the field, but played stifling defense...Published: Nov 17, 2009 1:47 PM Full Story
MOC drops opener to Lenoir-Rhyne
HICKORY -- Preseason All-American candidate Kendrick Easley pumped in 19 points as Mount Olive College opened its men's basketball season with a 74-69 loss to Lenoir-Rhyne University on Monday evening. Mike Holloman collected 18 points and eight rebounds. Craig...Published: Nov 17, 2009 1:47 PM Full Story
Moye excited about college choice
Quiet, understated and on the rise. UNC Greensboro's baseball program fits Cambric Moye like a well-worn catcher's mitt. Moye, a senior catcher at Eastern Wayne, has signed to continue his baseball career with the Spartans. Mount Olive and North Carolina...Published: Nov 17, 2009 1:47 PM Full Story
Monday, November 16, 2009
MOC can't hold off ECSU women
MOUNT OLIVE -- A strong beginning. A disappointing finish. Mount Olive College raced to an early 14-point, first-half lead in its season-opening, women's basketball contest Sunday afternoon. Visiting Elizabeth City State used a game-clinching 13-4 run to secure a come-from-behind,...Published: Nov 16, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Saturday, November 14, 2009
No. 1-ranked Dixon foils Spring Creek's regional title bid
HOLLY RIDGE -- Spring Creek boldly went where no Wayne County team had ever gone before -- to the eastern regional boys' soccer finals. Dixon made sure that's where the Gators' playoff run ended. The No. 1-ranked Bulldogs controlled possession...Published: Nov 14, 2009 11:05 PM Full Story
Rosewood-Mt. Airy box
Rosewood 0 0 0 0 -- 0 Mt. Airy 14 24 7 7 -- 52 First quarter MA -- Wheeler 42 pass from Hinson (Wheeler run), 9:50 MA -- Collier 42 pass from Hinson (kick failed), 0:40.0 Second quarter MA...Published: Nov 14, 2009 11:05 PM Full Story
Defending 1-A state champ Mt. Airy shuts out Rosewood
MOUNT AIRY -- Rosewood High coach Robert Britt just wanted his team to play well and see what championship football is all about Friday night. The Eagles got his wish against Mount Airy, the reigning N.C. High School Athletic Association...Published: Nov 14, 2009 11:05 PM Full Story
Princeton-Hayesville box
Hayesville 6 0 7 12 -- 25 Princeton 0 20 0 8 -- 28 First quarter H -- Nuckolls 4 run (kick failed), 3:33 Second quarter P -- Gurganus 25 run (Brush kick), 2:49 P -- Carmichael 31 run (Brush...Published: Nov 14, 2009 11:05 PM Full Story
Princeton rallies, wins first playoff game in nearly four decades
PRINCETON -- How sweet it is. Princeton scored the go-ahead touchdown with four minutes to play and defeated Hayesville 28-25 in the opening round of the N.C. High School Athletic Association 1-A western football playoffs Friday evening. The Dawgs claimed...Published: Nov 14, 2009 11:05 PM Full Story
Rebels scalp Cherokee
CHEROKEE -- The 300-plus mile, one-way trip didn't bother North Duplin. The 10th-seeded Rebels kept their mistakes to a minimum and upended seventh-seeded Cherokee 14-7 in their opening-round, N.C. High School Athletic Association 1-A western football playoff game Friday...Published: Nov 14, 2009 11:05 PM Full Story
North Duplin-Cherokee box
North Duplin 7 0 0 7 -- 14 Cherokee 0 0 7 0 -- 7 First quarter ND -- Deaver 38 pass from Schilling (Torres kick), 1:24 Third quarter C -- Carmichael 46 pass to Sequoya (kick good), 4:50 Fourth...Published: Nov 14, 2009 11:05 PM Full Story
All-American Easley, Holloman expected to lead Trojan men's basketball team
All the necessary pieces appear to be in place for the Mount Olive College men's basketball team to take the next step forward. All that remains is the execution. The Trojans return a pair of talented seniors -- two-time All-American...Published: Nov 14, 2009 11:05 PM Full Story
James Kenan-East Montgomery box
E. Montgomery 0 0 0 6 -- 6 James Kenan 21 0 6 7 -- 34 First quarter JK -- Parker 3 run (Bautista kick), 6:44 JK -- Frederick 21 blocked punt return (Bautista kick), 5:08 JK -- Parker 2...Published: Nov 14, 2009 11:05 PM Full Story
Websters early INT jumpstarts James Kenan
WARSAW -- The defense got it started. Special teams and offense followed suit. Johnathan Webster's interception return ignited a three-touchdown, first-quarter outburst as James Kenan throttled East Montgomery 34-6 in their opening-round, N.C. High School Athletic Association 1-AA football playoff...Published: Nov 14, 2009 11:05 PM Full Story
Goldsboro-South Robeson box
South Robeson 0 0 0 6 -- 6 Goldsboro 0 14 14 14 -- 42 Second quarter G -- Montgomery 59 run (Odum kick), 10:26 G -- Sykes 34 pass from Sprangle (Odum kick), 7:56 Third quarter G -- Jones...Published: Nov 14, 2009 11:05 PM Full Story
Personal foul penalty wakes up Goldsboro
The last thing South Robeson needed to do was give sluggish Goldsboro a wake-up call. The Mustangs' late hit penalty on quarterback Corteiz Sprangle provided the spark the Cougars needed Friday evening. Goldsboro erupted for 21 unanswered points and rolled...Published: Nov 14, 2009 11:05 PM Full Story
Warren plans to add another chapter to family history at UNCW
Toe shoes to sneakers. Warm-up bar to racquet. A tutu for a skirt. An aspiring dancer during her early teen years, Emily Warren gave all that up to play a sport that's become her passion -- tennis. Alan Cuddington started...Published: Nov 14, 2009 11:05 PM Full Story
Cobb scores three TDs in Aycock's opening-round playoff victory
HILLSBOROUGH -- Marcus Cobb rushed for 181 yards and three touchdowns, and Charles B. Aycock sloshed past Orange 28-7 on Saturday evening. The 10th-seeded Golden Falcons (10-2 overall) return to action Friday at Gray's Creek for a second-round, N.C....Published: Nov 14, 2009 11:05 PM Full Story
