Goldsboro claims share of Eastern Plains 2-A title

Dustin Uzzardo tossed two touchdown passes and Goldsboro dumped North Lenoir 39-0 for a share of the Class 2-A Eastern Plains Conference title on Monday evening. It was the Cougars' first league title since 1996 when they competed in the...

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Saints earn place in ECC 3-A history

DUDLEY -- Bob Warren didn't mind the late-evening, ice-cold shower. In fact, the Southern Wayne head football coach stood still as junior linebacker Desmond Raiford doused him from behind. Warren gritted his teeth and shook off the breath-taking, bone-chilling water...

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Fourth-quarter turnover sets up Roosen's heroics

PIKEVILLE -- With his team driving down the field to set up a potential game-winning field goal on Monday night, Charles B. Aycock kicker Alex Roosen wasn't afraid to admit he was nervous -- real nervous. Roosen had missed from...

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Local digest

Middle schools * Soccer -- Norwayne defeated Grantham 4-2 on Monday. Jose Rodriguez, Trey Millard, Juan Pina and Bryan Johnson each scored for Norway. Cameron Taylor, Chase Thompson, Johnson and Pina all tallied assists. Norwayne (6-3-2) travels to Rosewood on...

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