Sunday, September 14, 2008
Wilson Fike shuts out Eastern Wayne
Eastern Wayne anticipated a tough test against Wilson Fike on Friday evening. The Warriors didn't expect a 44-0 loss. "They absolutely imposed their will on us tonight," said Warriors head coach Jeff Price. "This was like the Goldsboro game...Published: Sep 14, 2008 10:58 AM Full Story
Spartans turn back North Duplin
CLINTON -- North Duplin suffered their second defeat in a four day stretch, as they fell to Union 18-6 on Friday night. The Rebels also lost a non-conference game on Monday against Jones Senior. Akeem Cox led the North...Published: Sep 14, 2008 10:58 AM Full Story
Defense bails out No. 1-ranked Tigers
WARSAW -- Offense may put fans in the bleachers, but defense wins ballgames. James Kenan used some stingy defense to overcome seven turnovers and the loss of its starting quarterback in 14-0 win over Pender on Friday night at...Published: Sep 14, 2008 10:58 AM Full Story
Powell powers Hawks past archrival
DEEP RUN -- North Lenoir's storybook season now includes a win in a rivalry game. Marquez Powell racked up 205 yards on 26 carries to lead the Hawks past South Lenoir 28-7 on Friday in the annual Pigskin Classic....Published: Sep 14, 2008 10:58 AM Full Story
Leopards' defense bags Gators
SALEMBURG -- The offensive struggles continued for Spring Creek in a 48-0, non-conference loss at Lakewood on Friday evening. The Gators managed just 42 yards of total offense against the stingy Leopard defense. "We have so many injuries, I...Published: Sep 14, 2008 10:58 AM Full Story
Trojan men, women drop Conference Carolinas soccer openers
MOUNT OLIVE -- Erskine (S.C.) University punched in three goals within a 42-minute span and upset regionally-ranked Mount Olive College 3-0 in their Conference Carolinas men's soccer match Saturday afternoon. The Flying Fleet handed the Trojans, ranked No. 5...Published: Sep 14, 2008 10:58 AM Full Story
Local digest
Wayne Christian netters dominate Trinity Christian-Durham DURHAM -- Wayne Christian swept the singles and doubles, and dominated Trinity Christian-Durham 9-0 in a Class 1-A Carolina Christian Conference women's tennis match Friday afternoon. Brooke Barfield, Faith Sutton, Reagan Hinton, Samantha...Published: Sep 14, 2008 10:58 AM Full Story
Yellow Jackets sting Rosewood
ROSEWOOD -- The Rosewood Eagles held on as long as they could against Roanoke Rapids on Friday night, but in the end, the Yellow Jackets were too strong. Roanoke Rapids won the game 41-7. "I told our guys that we...Published: Sep 14, 2008 10:56 AM Full Story
Frost, Jones Senior upend Saints
TRENTON -- Southern Wayne found offensive success throughout Friday night's showdown with Jones Senior, unfortunately for the Saints they never figured out how to stop Covair Frost. Frost, a dual-threat quarterback in the Jones Senior spread-option offense, tossed two...Published: Sep 14, 2008 10:41 AM Full Story