Local Digest

ROBERSONVILLE -- Goldsboro found their offensive focus early and kept up the intensity as they routed Edenton Holmes 89-45 in the opening round of the Roanoke Christmas Tournament on Monday evening. Demetrio Irby poured in 29 points to lead...

Published: Dec 30, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story

Saints shake off holiday rust

DUDLEY -- West Craven remained winless on the basketball court Monday evening. Southern Wayne made sure it wasn't the Eagles' first victim. The Saints shook off some rust, kicked up the offensive intensity in the second half and prevailed 59-37...

Published: Dec 30, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story

Gators swamped by Hillside

DUDLEY -- Non-conference games give coaches time to see exactly where their team needs to improve before league play begins. First-year Spring Creek coach Taylor Jones has definitely learned much about his team during the past two months. And the...

Published: Dec 30, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story

Prep boxscores

Spring Creek 3 6 6 11 - 26 Durham Hillside 18 14 13 10 - 55 Spring Creek (2-7) Melvin Deveaux 1 0 4-7 6, Dontay Boseman 0 0 1-2 1, Courtland Jones 1 0 0-0 2, Mike Rivers 2...

Published: Dec 30, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story

MOC women drop Elizabeth City State

MOC Sports Information ELIZABETH CITY -- Brittany Miller and Tomeka Prichard shared game-high scoring honors with 16 points apiece as Mount Olive College defeated Elizabeth City State 88-70 on Monday evening. Miller, who established a career high, scored 14 points...

Published: Dec 30, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story