Sunday, July 5, 2009
Wayne County rally falls short
MOUNT OLIVE -- Edenton provided the offensive fireworks, and Wayne County was forced to watch as Post 40 enjoyed a 7-4, Fourth of July victory in game five of the opening round of the Area I East playoff bracket...Published: Jul 5, 2009 2:00 AM Full Story
Friday, July 3, 2009
Wayne County 10U All-Stars advance
GRANTHAM -- The 24-hour delay bothered Wayne County's coaches. The players? Not so much. Focused on the prize, short-handed Wayne County pounded out a 12-2, rain-suspended decision over Wilson County and claimed the Eastern N.C. Babe Ruth District 4...Published: Jul 3, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
OUTDOORS - Ladyfish pack big bite
As the water heats up along the North Carolina coast, saltwater species undergo a dramatic change. Spadefish show up at the offshore reefs, dolphin move within sight of the beach and summer flounder flock to the nearshore ledges and...Published: Jul 3, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
senior legion boxscore
Edenton 107 304 0 -- 15 17 2 Wayne County 110 110 1 -- 5 8 1 Leading hitters -- Edenton -- Tyler Barrington 1-3, 2B, RBI; J.J. Allen 2-5, RBI; Daniel Oliver 3-4, 2B, 2 RBI; Cameron Peed 1-3,...Published: Jul 3, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Junior legion teams enjoy victories
DUDLEY -- Wayne South exploded for 14 runs in the final two innings as they bested Northern Nash 17-7 in Junior American Legion baseball action on Thursday night. The offensive outburst completed a thrilling comeback as Wayne South trailed...Published: Jul 3, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Edenton takes series lead against Wayne County
MOUNT OLIVE -- Edenton Post 40 brought plenty of offense to the Scarborough Field diamond in their Area-I East playoff game against Wayne County on Thursday night. Post 40's pitching wasn't bad either. Andrew Womble tossed a complete game as...Published: Jul 3, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Wayne North avenges loss to Wayne South
Wayne County North is starting to show signs of maturity one win at a time. Logan Wicks pitched his second consecutive complete game and Wayne County North held on for a 4-3 win over Wayne County South on Wednesday evening...Published: Jul 2, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Zach Wright will play in showcase game
East Carolina's Zach Wright is one of four Holyoke Blue Sox (New England Baseball League) selected to play in the annual Red Sox Draft Class Showcase game today at Fenway Park. Wright is batting .212 (7-for-33) with two doubles, a...Published: Jul 2, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
OPINION- Some athletes should fade away
As sports fans we love to cheer our heroes as much as we enjoy despising the star player for one of our beloved team's rivals or that overpaid athlete with an attitude that gets under our skin. I love rooting...Published: Jul 2, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Edenton beats Post 11 to even series
EDENTON -- Wayne County Post 11 expected to play in a pitcher-friendly park Wednesday evening, but had those thoughts dashed when Edenton moved the contest to hitter-friendly Hicks Field. The change -- along with a torrential rainstorm -- factored...Published: Jul 2, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Greene County wins 12u title
GRANTHAM -- Two strikes. The game-tying run 60 feet from home. The game-winning run at second base. Greene County reliever Justin Lee adjusted his hat, got the sign from his catcher and fired toward the plate. Wayne County's Jordan Gurley...Published: Jul 2, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Junior Legion briefs
PIKEVILLE -- Aaron Champion permitted one hit in a complete-game effort as Charles B. Aycock hammered South Johnston 20-0 on the Junior American Legion baseball scene Wednesday evening. Officials halted the contest after 41/2 innings due to the mercy...Published: Jul 2, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Wayne County-Edenton box score
Edenton 010 000 0 - 1 11 5 Wayne County 220 820 x - 14 10 1 Leading hitters - Edenton - Nikolai Simonsen 2-3; Cameron Peed 1-1; Tyler Barrington 1-4; J.J. Allen 1-3; Robert Jacot 1-1; Austin Beasley...Published: Jul 1, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Post 11 dominates
MOUNT OLIVE -- One step at a time. Wayne County Post 11 exploded for eight runs in the fourth inning and rode the left arm of Eric DuBose to a 14-1 win in 6 1/2 innings over Edenton Post 40...Published: Jul 1, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Gourley signs with Pittsburgh
Walker Gourley had to choose between Pirates. In the end, the professionals won. The Eastern Wayne graduate inked a deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday evening. "I had to sit down and weigh the options and after taking some...Published: Jul 1, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
WC North crowned 8U champ
GRANTHAM -- Another comeback. For the second straight day, Wayne County North allowed rival Wayne County South to gain early momentum and build a mutiple-run lead during their 8U Rookie battle. And, once again, Wayne County North rallied -- in...Published: Jul 1, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Trio paces Aycock attack
RED OAK -- Tyler Famer, Adam Pate and Jeff Carmel each collected two hits to lead Charles B. Aycock past Northern Nash 11-0 in an American Junior Legion baseball game Tuesday evening. Officials halted the game after five innings...Published: Jul 1, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story