Golden Falcons turn back Warriors

PIKEVILLE -- Ryan Butts warmed up behind the Charles B. Aycock bench and occasionally glanced up at the scoreboard. When Eastern Wayne's A.J. Washington pinned Stanton Parris late in the opening period, Butts looked up again. The Warriors led 20-6...

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Trojans ranked Number 1 in region

MOUNT OLIVE -- Conference Carolinas leader Mount Olive College earned the No. 1 ranking in the first NCAA Division II East Region men's basketball poll of the season. Coach Bill Clingan's squad is the third Trojan team to receive a...

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Pirates number 2 in CUSA poll

Runner-up in Conference USA regular-season and tournament play last season, the East Carolina baseball team is picked second in this year's preseason poll. The Pirates return 15 lettermen, including eight starters, from last year's NCAA regional team. Included are preseason...

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Local digest

Playing its second game in as many nights, Wayne Country Day eased past visiting Harrells Academy 81-58 on Wednesday. Floronta Wynn poured in 24 points, Reco McCarter tacked on 14 and Tim Hobbs added 10. Wayne Country Day (19-5 overall)...

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