Goldsboro News-Argus | Sports: June 12, 2005 Archives

Snow Hill ends Wayne County's five-game win streak

MOUNT OLIVE -- An early-season learning experience. Wayne County coach Brad Reaves hopes that is how his Post 11 team will react after a dissapointing performance in a 2-0 loss at home to Snow Hill on Saturday night on the...

Post 11 trio combines for shutout against Jacksonville

MOUNT OLIVE -- A trio of Wayne County pitchers -- Garrett Davis, Dustin Overman and Michael Sigmon -- combined on a three-hit, shutout as Post 11 defeated Jacksonville 4-0 on Friday night on the first day of the Wayne County...

News-Argus Softball Player of the Year -- Jenny Jackson

PIKEVILLE -- It wasn't too uncommon to see a big smile come to the face of Charles B. Aycock senior ace Jenny Jackson before she fired a pitch toward the catcher. It wasn't ever due to a lack of focus...

News-Argus Softball coach of the year -- David West

PIKEVILLE -- Listening to David West describe his work as head softball coach at Charles B. Aycock makes someone who is not directly involved with the program think he's nothing but an equipment manager. West unlocks the storage cabinet, grabs...

News-Argus Softball pitcher of the year -- Morgan Worthington

LAGRANGE -- As the stage got bigger, North Lenoir ace Morgan Worthington got better. The right-handed pitcher, one of five seniors on the Hawks' 2005 Class 2-A state championship team, picked up two wins at the N.C. High School Athletic...

News-Argus Baseball pitcher of the year -- Dustin Overman

Dustin Overman can't forget that first twinge of pain. When the right-handed pitcher released a pitch against Ayden-Grifton, he felt something pull in his back. The Rosewood High senior didn't think anything about it. In fact, he finished the outing...

News-Argus Baseball player of the year -- Jesse Lancaster

"The zone." For athletes, it's loosely defined as a moment or series of moments where everything works in a person's favor. Not all performers experience it. Those who do may not be able to describe it, but they know it's...

News-Argus Baseball coach of the year -- Jim Montague

LAGRANGE -- Just when he thinks it's safe to sneak away and take his family to Goose Creek, a telephone call or a knock on the door interrupts Jim Montague's vacation plans. That's what happens when you win a state...

Snow Hill opens Invitational play with victory

MOUNT OLIVE -- Snow Hill Post 94 benefited from two sixth-inning errors and claimed a 5-2 decision against Duplin County on Friday afternoon at Scarborough Field in first day action at the Wayne County Invitational Tournament. Brandon Brown started the...