New faces join tradition-rich Mount Olive men's program

MOUNT OLIVE -- It's hard to imagine that a team that finished 23-8 a year ago and made its fourth consecutive NCAA Division II East Regional appearance would begin the 2007 season seeking to find its identity. That's exactly where...

Published: Nov 16, 2007 3:21 PM Full Story

Trojan women look to build on success of last season

MOUNT OLIVE -- The Mount Olive College women's basketball program is facing a pivotal, but exciting, year. Returning their most-experienced team in Wendy Lee's eight-year tenure as head coach, the Trojan women have an opportunity to put themselves among the...

Published: Nov 16, 2007 3:18 PM Full Story

Wright third player off Aycock's state-title team to sign with Division I program

PIKEVILLE -- Zach Wright didn't need an official campus visit or time to mull over scholarship offers when it came to choosing a college to attend. The Charles B. Aycock senior just needed to know where to sign when East...

Published: Nov 16, 2007 3:16 PM Full Story

C.B. Aycock grappers begin post-Smith era

PIKEVILLE -- Charles B. Aycock begins the post-Kevin Smith era on the wrestling mats Saturday morning. And the Golden Falcons will be hard-pressed to claim their sixth consecutive Falcon Invitational crown. First-year head coach Mark Bass will suit up several...

Published: Nov 16, 2007 3:12 PM Full Story

Local digest

Princeton claims season opening win PRINCETON -- Ryan Daughtry poured in a game- and career-high 36 points as Princeton claimed a season opening, 60-47 non-conference victory over Rocky Mount Prep. Chris Hinton added seven points and 10 rebounds. Will Gainey...

Published: Nov 16, 2007 3:07 PM Full Story