Shouldering the load

News-Argus file photo Mount Olive's Josh Carter (20), an Eastern Wayne graduate, is hitting .416 this season and has had five home runs and 55 RBIs. For more information see Even after a serious injury, Josh Carter leads the...

Published: Apr 10, 2006 1:57 PM Full Story

Even after a serious injury, Josh Carter leads the Trojans

For 15 years, you have a routine. Every Saturday morning, you head out to the shed in the backyard and pull out the trusty lawn mower. You reach down and pull the cord, and the engine starts right up, as...

Published: Apr 10, 2006 1:57 PM Full Story

Mount Olive sweeps Crusaders

MOUNT OLIVE -- With a pitching staff decimated by injuries, it is key for Mount Olive's starters to give the Trojans lengthy, consistent outings. In Sunday's doubleheader, Mount Olive right-handers Philip Pennington and Justin Staatz did just that as the...

Published: Apr 10, 2006 1:56 PM Full Story

Wayne Christian softball team is 9-1, with only two upperclassmen this year

It's a team that starts three seventh graders and has just two upperclassmen. But make no mistake, Wayne Christian is one of the ballclubs to beat in the Carolina Christian 1-A conference. The Roger Longwell-coached Eagles have opened the season...

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Local sports digest

MOUNT OLIVE -- Lucia Henkle and Mariana Shimoda both posted straight-set victories in their final collegiate home matches as Mount Olive defeated Peace 9-0 in non-conference women's tennis Sunday at Walker Tennis Center. The win improves Mount Olive to 10-9...

Published: Apr 10, 2006 1:56 PM Full Story