Wednesday, May 18, 2005
Hawks' inner fight pays off
SNOW HILL -- The self-confidence and inner fight North Lenoir's men's tennis has displayed at home this season continued Tuesday afternoon. The senior-laden Hawks controlled the singles matches and eliminated Fairmont 5-2 from the N.C. High School Athletic Association Class...Published: May 18, 2005 1:47 PM Full Story
NCHSAA Class 2-A dual-team playoffs
News-Argus/Mitch Loeber North Lenoir junior Alex Mills returns a ball Tuesday afternoon during the NCHSAA Class 2-A dual-team playoffs. The senior-laiden Hawks advanced with a win over Fairmount. For more information see Hawks' inner fight pays off....Published: May 18, 2005 1:47 PM Full Story
Southerland, Wilson Fike too much for Warriors
WILSON -- A career-high six walks? No problem for Wilson Fike staff ace Taylor Southerland. Eastern Wayne found itself in the wrong place at the wrong time -- and facing the wrong pitcher -- in the opening round of the...Published: May 18, 2005 1:47 PM Full Story
Princeton opens playoffs with win
PRINCETON -- The next time you see Princeton head baseball coach Bruce Proctor, he just might be sporting a beard. A razor could be the last thing on his mind after last night's 'close shave' against North Brunswick. While the...Published: May 18, 2005 1:46 PM Full Story
Demonized: E. Wayne soccer sent home
WILSON -- Wilson Fike freshman Sarah Sallenger posted a natural hat trick (three straight goals) as the Golden Demons turned a 1-0 halftime lead into a 7-1 win at home against Eastern Wayne in the third round of the...Published: May 18, 2005 1:46 PM Full Story
Refuse-to-lose Saints open playoffs
DUDLEY -- Two early-season comeback wins not only bolstered its confidence, but defined the character of the Southern Wayne softball team. Those one-run victories proved to veteran skipper Brad Matthews that he had a coachable squad. "These girls never quit,"...Published: May 18, 2005 1:46 PM Full Story
Hawks soar over 'mystery' opponent
LAGRANGE -- With little known about Swansboro, his team's opponent in the first round of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association state 2A playoffs, North Lenoir starting pitcher Stihl Sowers decided to create his own scouting report Tuesday. "I...Published: May 18, 2005 1:46 PM Full Story
OPINION: Love, Boston style
Women swoon over his hair and good looks. Men admire his talent and hustle. Children love his easygoing demeanor and approachability. By all accounts, Johnny Damon is basking in his charmed existence -- an emerging New England cult figure as...Published: May 18, 2005 1:46 PM Full Story
Prep Tennis
Gators topple Durham Arts DURHAM -- A new champion will be crowned in the N.C. High School Athletic Association Class 1-A eastern regional dual-team final scheduled for next Tuesday afternoon. Spring Creek made sure it would happen. The Gators prevailed...Published: May 18, 2005 1:46 PM Full Story
