Golden Falcons place seventh at TDR Invitational

WILSON -- Brandon Bailey claimed the 135-pound championship and Charles B. Aycock placed seventh overall during the TDR Invitational contested Saturday at Beddingfield High School. Justin Farrell (119 pounds), Brandon Thomas (171) and Bryan Diorio (215) each captured third-place...

Published: Jan 12, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story

Annual Whitfield induction ceremony takes unusual, fitting twist

George Whitfield never saw this coming. Toward the end of his annual Hall of Fame induction ceremony Friday evening, Whitfield took time to thank everyone for coming and was close to calling it a night. Until East Carolina head baseball...

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Local Preps Digest

Trailing Trinity Christian 21-10 at halftime on Friday night, Faith Christian's girls' utilized a 1-3-1 full-court press which forced multiple turnovers and helped the Conquerors rally for a 44-38 home victory. Alyssa Hill scored 16 points for Faith and...

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Panthers rip title from Eagles' talons

KENLY -- North Johnston ended Rosewood's 12-year reign as the Class 1-A Carolina/Albemarle Conference dual-team champion in dominating fashion on Saturday afternoon. Still stinging from a three-point loss to the Eagles in the Pilkington Duals, the Panthers exacted revenge...

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Local teams have tough outing at Battle at Little Big Horn

For the first time in Battle at Little Big Horn history, Wayne County wrestlers ended the day without a medal. Invitational host Eastern Wayne logged a 13th-place finish in the 14-team field with 20.5 points. County rival Southern Wayne...

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