Early-inning uprisings spark Rosewood

PRINCETON -- A week-long break seemed to favor Rosewood's offense Thursday evening. The Eagles collected four first-inning runs on just two hits and rode the momentum to a 12-2, five-inning victory over Spring Creek in the 2008 Deacon Jones Invitational....

Published: Mar 28, 2008 2:39 PM Full Story

Bulldogs use long ball to topple Dixon

PRINCETON -- Strong winds turned Bulldog Field into a launching pad on day one of the 2008 Deacon Jones Classic. Princeton definitely benefited from the conditions. Ryan and Dillon Daughtry combined for three home runs as the reigning Class 1-A...

Published: Mar 28, 2008 2:36 PM Full Story

Warren inks three-year deal with Pittsburgh

PITTSBURGH -- Pittsburgh has re-signed long snapper Greg Warren, who starred at Southern Wayne High School, to a three-year contract, according to the team's website. The deal is worth $2.3 million and includes a $395,000 signing bonus. Warren signed with...

Published: Mar 28, 2008 2:34 PM Full Story

Coker rallies twice against Trojans on softball diamond

COKER, S.C. -- Coker doesn't seem eager to share the Conference Carolinas regular-season softball championship this season. The Cobras proved their point Thursday afternoon. Mount Olive's defense permitted two eighth-inning runs as Coker escaped 8-7 in game two of their...

Published: Mar 28, 2008 2:32 PM Full Story

Prep box scores

2008 Deacon Jones Invitational (at Princeton HS) Game 1 Dixon 102 001 0 -- 4 8 2 Princeton 010 301 x -- 5 8 1 Leading hitters -- Dixon -- J.J. Schoonover 1-3, HR; Chris Huie 2-2, HR; Rookie Davis...

Published: Mar 28, 2008 2:30 PM Full Story