Sunday, August 29, 2004
Falcons run past Rosewood in county rival matchup
PIKEVILLE -- While the Charles B. Aycock backfield seems to have its fair share of depth and versatility this season, Golden Falcon senior Shonte Barnes is quickly and impressively putting his stamp on the number one tailback position. Barnes scored...Published: Aug 29, 2004 2:05 AM Full Story
Southern Wayne knocks off Laney on the road
By BRIAN BANDY News Argus Correspondent WILMINGTON -- Many people might question why Southern Wayne takes on the annual challenge of playing the larger Wilmington schools for its non-conference football games. That challenge gives the coaches and players a good...Published: Aug 29, 2004 2:04 AM Full Story
Spring Creek plays well in loss to Hobbton
NEWTON GROVE -- Even though Spring Creek coach Roy Whitfield's team had just lost their second consecutive game of the season at Hobbton 14-7, he was overall pleased with his team's effort. "I loved it," said Whitfield. "This was...Published: Aug 29, 2004 2:04 AM Full Story
North Johnston has first back-to-back wins since 1996
KENLY -- Back-to-back wins. The concept has been so taboo with regard to North Johnston football that the Panther seniors were playing youth football the last time it happened. But on Friday night against Topsail, the Panthers rolled over...Published: Aug 29, 2004 2:04 AM Full Story
Rebels trip in opener with Southside
CALYPSO -- Turnovers and missed scoring opportunities plagued coach John Avent's North Duplin team as Chocowinity Southside put three different rushers over the 100-yard mark, rolling to a 34-2 victory Friday at Grubbs Field. North Duplin failed to get...Published: Aug 29, 2004 2:04 AM Full Story
James Kenan shuts out Roanoke
ROBERSONVILLE -- James Kenan was dominant from the first sanp of the ball Friday night, beating Roanoke 36-0 for its second win of the season. The Tigers opend up the scoring on a 21-yard touchdown pass from Kelvin Miller to...Published: Aug 29, 2004 2:03 AM Full Story
GHS Football falls to Bertie
Courtesy Roanoke-Chowan News-Herald WINDSOR -- In a game much closer than the score made it out to be, Bertie defeated the Goldsboro Cougars 20-7 in Windsor Friday night. Led by running back William Howard, the Falcons used their ground attack...Published: Aug 29, 2004 2:03 AM Full Story
Rams defense dominates in win over Beddingfield
SNOW HILL -- Good, hard-nosed defense is the cornerstone of success in any sport. The Greene Central football team certainly proved that point against Wilson Beddingfield. The Rams defense recorded a school-record eight quarterback sacks and limited the Bruins'...Published: Aug 29, 2004 2:03 AM Full Story
Warriors stay upbeat despite opening-season loss
GOLDSBORO -- No one will ever accuse Eastern Wayne head football coach Jeff Price of being less than optimistic. The Warrior coach remained positive and upbeat after his team opened the season with a 36-6 defeat at the hands...Published: Aug 29, 2004 2:03 AM Full Story
North Lenoir winless after East Duplin dominates
Courtesy Kinston Free Press LAGRANGE -- North Lenoir coach Wayne Jackson couldn't hide the disappointment on his face following his team's 35-12 loss to East Duplin on Friday. "Every loss is a tough one," Jackson said, shaking his head. "But...Published: Aug 29, 2004 2:02 AM Full Story
Princeton get first win under Mitchell
Courtesy Jacksonville Daily News DIXON -- Victory. After 10 straight losses in coach Joe Mitchell's inaugural football campaign last season, the word was as sweet as could be to the Princeton Bulldogs Friday night after a 31-22 win over Dixon....Published: Aug 29, 2004 2:02 AM Full Story
MOC women's Volleyball defeats Fayetteville State
FAYETTEVILLE -- Sam Mitchell recorded 15 kills in her first collegiate match and served an ace on match point as Mount Olive defeated Fayetteville State 30-21, 30-20, 30-14 in the Trojans' 2004 women's volleyball season opener Friday at Fayetteville,...Published: Aug 29, 2004 2:02 AM Full Story
Sam Narron keeps winning in Triple-A
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK -- Eastern Wayne graduate Sam Narron improved 8-2 on the season with a win in five-innings of work for the Oklahoma RedHawks against the Memphis Redbirds on Thursday. Narron gave up four earned runs on seven hits...Published: Aug 29, 2004 2:01 AM Full Story
Outdoor col. Aug. 29
Quail, small game Program promising A program initiated by the Wildlife Resources Commission to restore bobwhite quail and other small game and nongame species has attracted national and international interest. And early results are encouraging. That was the report of...Published: Aug 29, 2004 2:00 AM Full Story
MOC women's soccer preview
MOUNT OLIVE -- Leadership roles on most teams are usually assumed by players with experience. Second-year Mount Olive coach Chris Shaw doesn't buy into that theory. Seniors Heather Ressler (GK) and Jamie Brooks (D/M) are the only two seniors...Published: Aug 29, 2004 2:00 AM Full Story
MOC men's soccer preview
MOUNT OLIVE -- Competing? Mount Olive men's soccer team had no problem with that last season -- playing in 15 games decided by one goal and eight overtime contests. Retaining players? In this third year, Trojans' coach Jerry Riggs...Published: Aug 29, 2004 2:00 AM Full Story
