Another milestone - C.B. Aycock tennis collects 300th consecutive win in conference play

WILSON -- The state-ranked Charles B. Aycock women's tennis team reached another milestone in its illustrious history Thursday afternoon. The Golden Falcons prevailed in five of six singles matches and rolled past Wilson Hunt 8-1 for its 300th consecutive regular-season...

Published: Sep 29, 2006 2:29 PM Full Story

Warrior spikers complete regular-season sweep of Saints

DUDLEY -- Eastern Wayne continued its dominance of county opposition on Thursday evening, but escaped in misleading fashion against upstart Southern Wayne. The Warriors rallied from single-digit deficits in the first and third sets, and prevailed 25-23, 25-15, 25-19. Eastern...

Published: Sep 29, 2006 2:27 PM Full Story

JV football - Eastern Wayne shuts out Hawks

LaGRANGE -- Steven Hall rushed for two touchdowns and Eastern Wayne concluded the non-conference portion of its schedule with a 27-0 victory over North Lenoir. Hall finished with 36 yards rushing for the Warriors, who improved to 4-1 overall. Danny...

Published: Sep 29, 2006 2:25 PM Full Story

Hawks upend Jaguars in EPC volleyball

LaGRANGE -- North Lenoir opened second-half play in the Class 2-A Eastern Plains Conference volleyball ranks with a 26-24, 25-20, 25-19 conquest of defending league champion Farmville Central. The Hawks (11-3, 5-1 EPC) snapped the Jaguars' 15-match, regular-season win streak...

Published: Sep 29, 2006 2:24 PM Full Story

Friday forecast - One more tune-up before conference play begins

For area football teams, this week offers one final test before the start of conference play on Oct. 6. But passing that test -- meaning being prepared for league action -- likely will not hinge on winning or losing Friday's...

Published: Sep 29, 2006 2:23 PM Full Story

Trojan teams in action this weekend

As rivalries go in the Carolinas-Virginia Athletics Conference, few in any sport can measure to the rivalry between the Mount Olive and Lees-McRae volleyball teams. That rivalry is renewed this evening as the Trojans play host to Lees-McRae in CVAC...

Published: Sep 29, 2006 2:20 PM Full Story