'We just didn't give an effort today' Ñ Goldsboro falls to Phoebus (Va.)

RALEIGH -- Goldsboro coach Randy Jordan hoped the heart and enthusiasm his team displayed in the second half against Seattle Prep on the first day of the GlaxoSmithKline Holiday Tournament would carry over into Thursday's contest against Hampton (Va.) Phoebus....

Published: Dec 30, 2005 2:01 PM Full Story

Eastern Wayne boys let game slip away

LaGRANGE -- Victimized by one-point losses throughout regular-season play, West Craven's men's basketball team broke the hex Thursday evening against a former Class 3-A Eastern Carolina Conference rival. Donte Stewart and Tony Jones combined for seven points in overtime as...

Published: Dec 30, 2005 2:01 PM Full Story

Hawks deliver knockout punch

LaGRANGE -- Third-year Spring Creek men's basketball coach Sonny Kilpatrick is beginning to think he's a glutton for punishment. Take a look at the Gators' non-conference schedule and you'll understand why. Kilpatrick's team has played several heavyweights this season, but...

Published: Dec 30, 2005 2:00 PM Full Story

Saints reach finals against White Oak

JACKSONVILLE -- Delawn Armwood sizzled the nets for a game-high 32 points and Southern Wayne dumped Jones Senior 107-71 in semifinal-round play in the Home Team Athletics Holiday Classic on Thursday evening. The Saints (8-1) oppose White Oak, the tournament...

Published: Dec 30, 2005 2:00 PM Full Story

Trojan women entertain NCCU

In the final Mount Olive College athletics event of 2005, the Trojan women's basketball team hopes to improve on its record-setting start. The Trojans face team that's also off to its best start. Mount Olive tips off New Year's weekend...

Published: Dec 30, 2005 1:59 PM Full Story