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Tuesday, May 17, 2005

NCHSAA baseball playoffs begin tonight

Of the 12 public schools in the News-Argus coverage area, only three qualified for the N.C. High School Athletic Association playoffs. Of course, only seven postseason spots were up for grabs in the three conferences -- Eastern Carolina 3-A, Eastern...

Hollywood ending: N. Lenoir claims EPC 2-A softball tourney crown

LAGRANGE -- A Hollywood screen writer couldn't have scripted a more-thrilling and gut-wrenching conclusion in Monday evening's Class 2-A Eastern Plains Conference softball tournament final. With the game-winning run on third base, North Lenoir shortstop Leslie Oliver didn't flinch when...

MOC's Carter earns academic honor

MOUNT OLIVE -- Mount Olive College designated hitter Josh Carter has earned first team honors on the 2005 ESPN The Magazine Academic All-America All-District III baseball team (College Division), it was announced Monday. Carter is now eligible for Academic All-America...