McDuffie's quick-strike plays lift Goldsboro

Goldsboro High can check off one preseason goal -- thanks to Keovanta McDuffie. A slashing guard, the 6-foot-1 junior pumped in a game-high 20 points as the Cougars turned back Southern Wayne 71-65 before a near-capacity crowd Friday evening. Goldsboro...

Published: Dec 16, 2007 2:26 AM Full Story

Local Sports Digest

From staff reports Faith Christian placed four players in double figures and earned a 61-48 victory over N.C. Christian Schools Association Class 2-A region member Cornerstone Christian on Friday evening. Jeremy Sandlin scored a game-high 15 points for the Conquerors....

Published: Dec 16, 2007 2:25 AM Full Story

Eagles sink 9 of 10 late free throws to top Midway

Rosewood executed fundamentals to near perfection and didn't fold after watching a double-digit lead vanish in a 53-46, non-conference victory over Midway on Friday evening. In the girls' game, Rosewood played three sloppy quarters and struggled to find consistency in...

Published: Dec 16, 2007 2:23 AM Full Story