Goldsboro News-Argus | Sports: November 18, 2004 Archives

Girls Golfer of the Year -- Brittney Taylor

Brittney Taylor is savvy -- both about the game of golf and the political theater, which she hopes to be involved in someday. The daughter of Brenda and Tony Taylor of Goldsboro loves to play the game, and she is...

Newberry a surprise team

Last year, Newberry was picked to finish last in the South Atlantic Conference, but went on to finish fourth in the regular season standings and come within one game of a conference championship and a berth in the NCAA II...

After last season's success, Trojans can't wait to start this season's journey

MOUNT OLIVE -- It's another basketball season, and Mount Olive College men's coach Bill Clingan is anxiously awaiting tipoff for Friday night's season-opening game against Bluefield State in the Mount Olive Pickle Classic. "I'm looking forward to seeing how this...

Tigers satisfied? Not yet

WARSAW -- 10-2. A stout record like that would usually lead to a feeling of satisfaction in most high school football programs -- especially under a second-year coach, and certainly after losing only once in a tough, Class 1-A Super...

Old teammate brings hot, talented squad to LaGrange

LAGRANGE -- He wanted them to hurt emotionally from the pain of the heartbreaking postseason loss to Western Guilford. He wanted them to understand the necessity of remaining committed -- through the offseason -- of keeping North Lenoir among the...

Golden Falcons soaring into unfamiliar playoff territory

A lot of people thought the end of Charles B. Aycock's playoff football game last week against Northeast Guilford was thrilling. Some thought it was thrilling for no reason. Golden Falcons coach Randy Pinkowski said he has received criticism for...

Local basketball

Faith Christian's Aaron Sladick led the Conquerors with 12 points as Faith defeated Liberty Christian of Fayetteville 55-18 on Wednesday in its season-opener. T.J. Sasser added 10 points for Faith, while Steven Sloan and Josh Brannan posted nine points each....

A look at past Pickle Classics

Ten years ago -- 1994 The 1994 Pickle Classic championship came down to Mount Olive and arch-rival Barton, and fittingly, the game went down to the wire. Tony Thompson scored 28 points as Mount Olive rallied from a second-half deficit,...

Local golf news

MOC Almuni Golf tournament MOUNT OLIVE -- Mount Olive College's Alumni Homecoming Weekend begin Friday with the college's annual alumni golf tournament at Southern Wayne Country Club. Check in time will be at 11:30 a.m. and the superball tournament will...