Friday, April 18, 2008
Curles records stroung outing
WILSON -- Consider the message sent loud and clear. Derailing top-seeded Mount Olive's journey toward a third consecutive Conference Carolinas tournament title is going to take an opponent's best effort and then some. Weston Curles took a no-hitter into the...Published: Apr 18, 2008 3:28 PM Full Story
Valazquez throws one-hitter for SW
DUDLEY -- Everyone did their part. Southern Wayne got hits from 10 different players as they routed Kinston 10-0 in their Class 3-A Eastern Carolina Conference game on the Doyle Whitfield Athletic Complex diamond. Raymond Valazquez threw a six-inning, one-hitter...Published: Apr 18, 2008 3:25 PM Full Story
Golden Falcons collect shutout on home pitch
PIKEVILLE -- Goals have been a precious commodity for the Charles B. Aycock girls' soccer team this season. And Thursday evening was no exception. The Golden Falcons preserved a late first-half goal with solid defense and captured a 1-0, non-conference...Published: Apr 18, 2008 3:23 PM Full Story
Trojan softball starts quest today
SIMPSONVILLE, S.C. -- Mount Olive head softball coach Jaime Kylis-Higginbotham has heard the rumblings all season. How can a team loaded with talent, including an outstanding pitching staff, compile just 26 wins and split so many doubleheaders? Higginbotham, unlike the...Published: Apr 18, 2008 3:19 PM Full Story
Ford signs with D-III Amherst
The chance to attend a highly-respected academic institution nestled among the picturesque New England states? Ryan Ford just couldn't say "no" when he toured the Amherst (Mass.) College campus. And his decision became easier when he spoke with Bill Thurston,...Published: Apr 18, 2008 3:17 PM Full Story
Nearly century-old lodge desperately needs repair
Some things never change. Unfortunately for the sportsmen, photographers, and community members who frequent the Mattamuskeet Lodge in Swan Quarter, the outdoor haven is not one of them. In it's nearly century-old history, the lodge has served several purposes such...Published: Apr 18, 2008 3:13 PM Full Story
Spring fishing seminar in Greenville
If you would like a few pointers to make your fishing more fun and productive, spring fishing seminars are available. The closest seminar for Wayne County residents is April 29 at the Walter L. Stasavich Nature Center in Greenville. North...Published: Apr 18, 2008 3:10 PM Full Story
Drennen delivers walk-off single for K-Tribe
Johnny Drennen delivered a game-winning, walk-off single in the ninth inning as Kinston rallied past Myrtle Beach 2-1 at historic Grainger Stadium. Gorkys Hernandez belted the game's first pitch over the fence to give the Pelicans a 1-0 lead. K-Tribe...Published: Apr 18, 2008 3:08 PM Full Story
Local digest
Wayne Christian exploded for 11 runs in the third inning and roughed up Parrott Academy 14-0 in five innings on Thursday. Sarah McCollum went 3-for-3 with two doubles and Carlie Hightower and Brittany Sullivan both added a pair of hits....Published: Apr 18, 2008 3:05 PM Full Story
Mudcats blank Jackson
Willie Glen and three bullpen mates combined for a seven-hit shutout as Carolina blanked Jacksonville 7-0 at the Baseball Grounds on Thursday evening. Glen, in his first start since 2004, permitted just three hits in five innings and posted four...Published: Apr 18, 2008 3:01 PM Full Story
