Sunday, May 18, 2008
Repeat Offenders: Wayne Christian claims second straight 1-A softball title
NASHVILLE -- Roger Longwell might want to write the following memo to himself: Remind athletic director to clear out spot in trophy case. The Eagles are state champions again. Wayne Christian used two sixth-inning runs to grab its final lead...Published: May 18, 2008 2:03 AM Full Story
NCISAA 1-A soccer semifinals: Chargers drop 2-1 decision
WILSON -- Sweat- and grass-stained tape dotted the Wayne Country Day sideline as heart-broken players gathered their bags. It was the lone remnant of a frustrating afternoon on the Gillette Soccer Complex pitch. The second-seeded Chargers couldn't find that second-half...Published: May 18, 2008 2:03 AM Full Story
A new role: Season on bench fuels Lancaster's desire to play
Each day the hunger grew as Jesse Lancaster sat and watched his teammates practice on the Scarborough Field diamond. He listened to the ping of aluminum bats connecting with dirt-stained baseballs. Every so often, a popping sound occurred behind him...Published: May 18, 2008 2:03 AM Full Story
Playoff heartbreaker: Warriors eliminated in 10 innings
Josh Worthington saved his best plate appearance for last. The catcher ripped a game-winning, 10th-inning single as South Central edged Eastern Wayne 4-3 on a wet Friday evening in New Hope. The Falcons (12-14 overall) face county archrival D.H. Conley...Published: May 18, 2008 2:03 AM Full Story
Preps digest: Southern Wayne advances in 3-A softball playoffs
SHALLOTTE -- Alyssa Bradshaw's two-run home run highlighted a five-run, fifth-inning uprising as Southern Wayne topped West Brunswick 5-2 in their second-round, N.C. High School Athletic Association Class 3-A softball playoff contest Friday. Locked in a scoreless tie, Lauren Darden...Published: May 18, 2008 2:03 AM Full Story
Area netters have tough outings in state tournament
The small contingent of area players participating in the N.C. High School Athletic Association men's individual tennis championships emerged the victim of first-round losses on Friday morning. At Burlington, Lake Norman's Trey McKee turned back two-time eastern regional singles champion...Published: May 18, 2008 2:02 AM Full Story
George, Bogle, Wilson have record-setting days
GREENSBORO -- Charles B. Aycock pole vaulter Cameron George ended his prep career in record-setting fashion Friday afternoon. George recorded a personal-best and school-record vault of 13 feet in the N.C. High School Athletic Association Class 3-A track and field...Published: May 18, 2008 2:02 AM Full Story
