Spartan defense stingy early, but top-seeded Rebels claim home win

CALYPSO -- Despite facing an inspired Union defense, North Duplin got the job done Friday evening. Senior quarterback Doug Lloyd rushed for two touchdowns and threw for a third score as the Rebels prevailed 30-12 in the N.C. High School...

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Pickle Classic box scores

At Kornegay Arena King (Tenn.) 71 (7) West Virginia State 70 WEST VA. STATE (0-1) Ted Scott 10-18 7-9 31; Wade Pidock 4-8 0-0 11; Jason Slay 3-5 0-0 8; Alfred Walsh 3-6 1-5 7; Tim Contee 2-4 2-3 6;...

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No. 2 Tigers run over Panthers

From staff reports WARSAW -- Stedman Mathis rushed for three touchdowns and unbeaten James Kenan throttled North Johnston 41-6 in a second-round, N.C. High School Athletic Association Class 1-AA (large school) playoff game Friday evening. The second-seeded Tigers (13-0 overall)...

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Saints continue strong playoff run

DUDLEY -- Kelvin Flow and Tristan Bass keeping wearing down opponents, the defense keeps making big plays and Southern Wayne keeps making history. The seventh-seeded Saints collected their third playoff win in school history by knocking off Southern Lee 28-19...

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Francis Marion spoils opener

MOUNT OLIVE -- Relentless defensive pressure which caused turnovers from frustration and lack of team chemistry haunted the Mount Olive College women's basketball team Saturday afternoon. The Trojans endured scoring droughts in each half and dropped their season opener, 78-63,...

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