Sunday, March 19, 2006
Boys basketball co-POY's Ñ Armwood, Royal lead SW to solid season
DUDLEY -- Southern Wayne seniors Akeem Royal and Delawn Armwood have been playing basketball together for a long time. So much so, when asked what they could have done differently to change the outcome of a disappointing playoff loss at...Published: Mar 19, 2006 2:02 AM Full Story
Girls basketball POY Ñ Jackson turns in big year for GHS
Decked out in her blue, Lady Cougar uniform for her Player of the Year photo, senior guard Chevoya Jackson walked over for her interview. Also on hand, her coach, Gladys McClary, smiled as some tears welled up in her eyes....Published: Mar 19, 2006 2:02 AM Full Story
Boys basketball COY Ñ Kilpatrick directs Gators to comeback season
SEVEN SPRINGS -- One single game could have been disastrous for the Spring Creek men's basketball team. It turned into a blessing in disguise instead. Despite getting a much-needed win, third-year coach Sonny Kilpatrick directed displeasure toward his team during...Published: Mar 19, 2006 2:02 AM Full Story
Girl's basketball COY Ñ Narron's fundamental instructions guide RHS
Jerry Narron vividly remembers watching his daughter Clare and her teammates take their lumps -- so to speak -- during their freshman and sophomore years at Rosewood. Perennial powerhouses Midway, Farmville Central and North Johnston doled out plenty of punishment...Published: Mar 19, 2006 2:02 AM Full Story
Lancaster gets 600th win at MOC
Courtesy MOC Sports Information DUE WEST, S.C. -- Coming out of Eastern Wayne High School, Jesse Lancaster had a number of choices where to attend college and play collegiate baseball. The prospect of experiencing days like Saturday is the reason...Published: Mar 19, 2006 2:02 AM Full Story
Darden blanks Hawks
DUDLEY -- Rarely does a team commit five errors and keep a good team off the scoreboard. Thanks to a stout performance by freshman pitcher Lauren Darden, Southern Wayne's softball team defied those odds on Friday at home against North...Published: Mar 19, 2006 2:01 AM Full Story
CBA's Lancaster hurls two-hit shutout
KENLY -- Still fielding questions about its youth and talent ability, the Charles B. Aycock softball team might have silenced some critics Friday afternoon. Junior right-hander Julia Lancaster surrendered two hits in a complete-game effort and the Golden Falcons turned...Published: Mar 19, 2006 2:01 AM Full Story
Prep roundup
Trent Langston provided three hits and an RBI in Wayne Country Day's 15-7, non-conference victory over county rival Goldsboro High on Friday afternoon. Langston emerged one of three multiple-hit peformers for the Chargers, who improved to 3-2 overall. Ryan Ford...Published: Mar 19, 2006 2:01 AM Full Story
Sasser turns in solid effort ECU
Courtesy ECU Sports Information GREENVILLE -- Dustin Sasser tossed a career-high 81/3 innings of scoreless ball en route to his fourth win of the season as the Pirates defeated Marist 7-0 Saturday afternoon at Clark-LeClair Stadium. Jake Smith's double to...Published: Mar 19, 2006 2:01 AM Full Story