Sunday, June 24, 2007
All-Area baseball: Aycock's Garrett Davis named player of the year
Less than two hours after a shutout loss in game two of the eastern regional championship series, Garrett Davis stepped off the bus in Pikeville and asked Charles B. Aycock head coach Charles Davis about the pitching rotation. "Am I...Published: Jun 24, 2007 2:01 AM Full Story
All-Area baseball: Aycock's Sasser named top pitcher
Grant Sasser wondered if he'd ever pitch again. During the early part of the 2006 season, Sasser appeared to be off to another good start until he felt something pull in his left arm. An MRI revealed a strained ligament,...Published: Jun 24, 2007 2:01 AM Full Story
All-Area baseball: Golden Falcons' Davis tabbed top coach
The turning point in Charles B. Aycock's championship season took place in late March at Kinston. The Vikings handed the Golden Falcons a shocking, one-run loss in the Class 3-A Eastern Carolina Conference opener for both teams. The defeat dropped...Published: Jun 24, 2007 2:01 AM Full Story
All-Area softball: Saints' Darden has record-setting season as pitcher
A year of experience on the varsity level makes a difference. Southern Wayne pitcher Lauren Darden certainly won't argue the point. As a freshman, Darden didn't know what to expect from hitters on the high school scene. She'd toed the...Published: Jun 24, 2007 2:01 AM Full Story
All-area softball: Lancaster selected top player
Emotions nearly overtook Charles B. Aycock senior Julia Lancaster when she yielded an early-inning run against South Central in a second-round playoff game. "I started thinking this could be my last game if we don't start hitting the ball," said...Published: Jun 24, 2007 2:01 AM Full Story
All-area softball: Wayne Christian's Longwell had one goal for his team all season
Roger Longwell grabbed a notepad and headed toward his desk. The Wayne Christian softball coach sat down, closed his eyes, assorted the thoughts rambling through his head and began to write down team goals. Goal #1 -- win a state...Published: Jun 24, 2007 2:01 AM Full Story
Epic Legion skirmish: Post 11 wins wild contest against Wilson
WILSON -- Big innings, trash talking, late comebacks, hit batters and spectacular plays led to another fun night for American Legion archrivals Wayne County Post 11 and Wilson Post 13. Wayne County had an early 5-0 lead evaporate when Wilson...Published: Jun 24, 2007 2:01 AM Full Story
