Making a statement

Both Rosewood basketball teams worked their respective game plans efficiently on Tuesday in their Class 1-A Carolina Conference opener at home against rival North Johnston. In a game between two girls teams that thrive on pressure defense, the Lady Eagles...

Published: Dec 21, 2005 2:04 PM Full Story

Warriors rally to top Eagles

A chess match of individual matchups might have started long before Eastern Wayne and Rosewood's wrestlers reported for weigh-ins Tuesday evening at New Hope. Warrior sophomore Chris Tesar and Eagle standout Jim Bish had been chatting online about a possible...

Published: Dec 21, 2005 2:03 PM Full Story

Gators fall behind early, lose to Devils

SEVEN SPRINGS -- Spring Creek boy's and girl's basketball teams both fell behind by nine points after one quarter and neither recovered as both squads fall to visiting South Lenoir on Tuesday night. The Gator boys suffered their sixth-consecutive loss...

Published: Dec 21, 2005 2:02 PM Full Story

Mount Olive college briefs

Vic Young is CVAC Player of the Week MOUNT OLIVE -- Mount Olive guard Victor Young has been named Carolinas-Virginia Athletics Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Week, it was announced Tuesday. Young, a 6-2 guard from Goldsboro, averaged 17.5...

Published: Dec 21, 2005 2:02 PM Full Story

Local sports digest

Eastern Wayne senior center Myles Pina made a solid debut as a starter -- posting 12 points, seven rebounds and four blocks -- as the Warriors defeated Jacksonville 64-59 at home on Tuesday. The Warriors saw a 12-point, third-quarter lead...

Published: Dec 21, 2005 2:01 PM Full Story