Gators lose season opener to Blue Devils

SEVEN SPRING -- He's listed as a quarterback and defensive back in the program, but make no mistake, Josh Wright can line up just about anywhere. The Spring Creek senior played quarterback, running back, wide receiver, defensive back, kicker returner,...

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Bennett's six TDs lead Eagles in rout

Rosewood's first-string defense played superb for two-plus quarters and senior halfback Devon Bennett shined offensively on a humid Friday evening at Branch Pope Field. The Eagle defenders converted two of three turnovers -- one fumble and two interceptions -- into...

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State-ranked Gryphons too much for Goldsboro

Sweat dripping from his face after a hard-fought effort on a muggy Friday night, Goldsboro coach Maurice Jackson shook his head and his statement was simple. "That's Rocky Mount. They don't rebuild, they just reload," he said. The Gryphons, ranked...

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Avent era at Kenan begins with a bang

WARSAW -- The Ken Avent Jr. era as football coach at James Kenan began successfully Friday night as the Tigers scored 22 points in the second quarter and defeated long-time nemesis and county rival East Duplin 22-7 at Bill Taylor...

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Council runs wild as Saints win shootout

VANCEBORO -- Southern Wayne junior Anthony Council picked up where he left off last season -- rushing for 223 yards on 21 carries with three touchdowns Friday night in the Saints' 49-40 road win at West Craven in season-opening action....

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Pilkington tosses four TDs as CBA wins big

MOREHEAD CITY -- Charles B. Aycock was dominant on the ground and through the air on Friday night as the Golden Falcons rolled to a 40-14 win at West Carteret in the season opener for both teams. Senior quarterback Thomas...

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Rams hammer Vikings

By KEITH SPENCE Courtesy Kinston Free Press SNOW HILL -- One game into the 2006 season, Greene Central's plan to become a more run-oriented football team is a rousing success. Of course, they also proved they can still pass the...

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South Johnston hands 'Dawgs 21st consecutive loss

PRINCETON -- South Johnston's Scott Hockaday and Dee Walden led the Trojans to a 41-15 win at Princeton in the season-opening game for both squads Friday evening. Hockaday finished with 295 yards through the air on 19-of-30 passing with four...

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How was fishing? It all depends

Thanks to my 5-year-old grandson Tucker, I don't have to look the other way when some one asks, "How was fishing at Beaufort?" My proud and prompt response can be: "My youngest grandson caught his first fish!" No matter that...

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