Tigers' defense, special teams shine

WARSAW -- Fourth-seeded Pender County felt optimistic about its second meeting against James Kenan since taking an early-September shellacking at Bill Taylor Field. And the Patriots' confidence received a boost when they forced the Tigers to punt on their first...

Published: Dec 2, 2007 2:27 AM Full Story

Local sports Digest

From staff reports DUDLEY -- Goldsboro outscored Southern Wayne 35-19 in the second half and cruised to a 74-58, non-conference victory Friday evening. Keovanta McDuffie led the Cougars with 23 points. Demetrio Irby finished with 17 points and Tim Hobbs...

Published: Dec 2, 2007 2:26 AM Full Story

Newest forward in lineup produces second double-double of season

MOUNT OLIVE -- Tomeka Prichard didn't seem too enthusiastic when Mount Olive College women's coach Wendy Lee moved her to small forward a couple of games ago. The change took the thin-framed Prichard off the perimeter and put her inside...

Published: Dec 2, 2007 2:25 AM Full Story

Mount Olive men rebound from road loss at Queens with double-digit win at home

MOUNT OLIVE -- Erskine's deliberate offense and its collapsing defense frustrated Mount Olive College during first-half play Saturday afternoon. The trend didn't continue in the second half. Despite having three, sometimes four, defenders draped around him underneath the basket, Brandon...

Published: Dec 2, 2007 2:24 AM Full Story

Schilling has career night after Lloyd injury

CALYPSO -- Head coach Hugh Martin stood at midfield and hoisted the North Carolina High School Athletic Association Class 1-A (small school) western regional championship trophy high in the air on Friday night to a boisterous applause. With one more...

Published: Dec 2, 2007 2:21 AM Full Story