Saints earn season-opening win

DUDLEY -- Southern Wayne started slow, but came on late and downed county rival Spring Creek 72-45 in season-opening, varsity boys' basketball action Wednesday evening. Brandon Anderson led the Saints with 16 points and seven rebounds in limited minutes. Javaris...

Published: Nov 13, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story

Darden filling leadership role

Shawon Darden's heart nearly jumped out of his chest. The James Kenan quarterback stood behind center and his emotions flowed all over the stadum as Clinton's defense eyed him from the other side of the ball. An understudy last season...

Published: Nov 13, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story

Local digest

DUDLEY -- Southern Wayne jumped out to a 14-11 lead after one quarter and never looked back en route to a 59-43 win over Spring Creek's varsity girls basketball team Wednesday night. Lynnesha Leonard poured in 14 points for...

Published: Nov 13, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story

MOC volleyball advances

MOC Sports Information BANNER ELK -- Perennial volleyball powerhouse Lees-McRae won't hoist a conference championship banner into the rafters after this season. Mount Olive made sure of it Wednesday evening. Racey Bartley notched 13 kills, including game point, as the...

Published: Nov 13, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story

OUTDOORS -- Marsh column

While I was driving along a rural road in deer hunting territory, I happened to have the window down to take in the exhilarating scents of the fall woods. It was a shock when a putrid odor filled the truck...

Published: Nov 13, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story

Warriors top Dawgs in wrestling opener

Steady improvement is the philosophy veteran Eastern Wayne wrestling coach Mike Brown and Princeton assistant coach Matt Rast have developed this season. Youth definitely abounds in each program. The Warriors return just three starters off last year's dual-team playoff qualifying...

Published: Nov 13, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story