Rebels get first win

CALYPSO -- North Duplin snapped a three-game losing streak with a 7-4, non-conference decision over Union on Monday afternoon. Erratic fielding by the Rebels allowed the Spartans to take a 3-0, first-inning lead. Antonio Garcia laced a two-RBI double down...

Published: Mar 18, 2008 1:53 PM Full Story

North Duplin softball stumbles

CALYPSO -- "This was our bad game." North Duplin head softball coach Heather Best hopes it's the only mistake-filled contest her senior-laden team will experience this season. The Rebels succumbed to seven uncharacteristic errors and suffered a 13-1, non-conference loss...

Published: Mar 18, 2008 1:53 PM Full Story

Mount Olive College wrap-up

SALISBURY -- Former Wayne Christian standout Jonathan Greene is tied for fifth overall out of 45 golfers after opening-round play in the Chick-Fil-A Men's Golf Intercollegiate tournament. Greene Central carded a 35 on the front nine and 38 on the...

Published: Mar 18, 2008 1:53 PM Full Story

Trojans hold on to number one ranking

MOUNT OLIVE -- Still No. 1. Despite seeing Bryant (R.I.) University snap its 23-game win streak nearly a week ago, Mount Olive remained atop the Collegiate Baseball and Ping Baseball Division II top 30 baseball polls. The Trojans (28-2 overall)...

Published: Mar 18, 2008 1:52 PM Full Story

Local digest

FAYETTEVILLE -- Jay Hinson recorded a season-high 14 strikeouts as Faith Christian rolled past Berean Christian 15-1 in a N.C. Christian Schools Association Class 2-A Coastal Region game Monday. Hinson permitted an unearned run on a hit batsman and error....

Published: Mar 18, 2008 1:52 PM Full Story