News-Argus Volleyball Player of the Year: Anna Wilkins

A four-year varsity letterwinner, Anna Wilkins felt confident Eastern Wayne would excel on the volleyball court this season. A sleepover at her house helped prove her theory. "Everybody came," laughed Wilkins, who recalled previous get-togethers which ended in disappointing...

Published: Dec 7, 2006 1:47 PM Full Story

C.B. Aycock girls snap seven-game skid

PIKEVILLE -- As the final buzzer sounded, a Charles B. Aycock fan screamed out "it's about time," echoing the sentiments from all the members of the Falcons' team. The Aycock girls had just picked up win No. 1 of the...

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Warriors' Chenier, Robinson emerge double winners

Eastern Wayne's Mason Chenier and Xander Robinson emerged double winners in an eight-team boys' swim meet contested Tuesday evening at the Family Y pool. Chenier touched the wall first in the 50 free (22.99 seconds) and 100 free (51.22). Robinson...

Published: Dec 7, 2006 1:47 PM Full Story

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Ridgecroft egdes WCDS on last-second shot AHOSKIE -- Ridgecroft's basket with five seconds remaining gave the Rams a 62-61 victory over Wayne Country Day on Wednesday night in non-conference play. The Chargers, out of timeouts, raced up the court for...

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