Sunday, November 22, 2009
Chargers earn pair of victories
Rocky Mount Prep converted the opening tip into a layup and Wayne Country Day misfired on its first six shots from the floor Saturday afternoon. Two minutes later, the slow start was a mute point. The Chargers reeled off eight...Published: Nov 22, 2009 1:50 AM Full Story
WCDS-RM prep box
RM Prep 8 9 9 12 -- 38 W. Country Day 18 17 10 18 -- 63 ROCKY MOUNT PREP (3-1) Myles Sharpe 0 0 0-0 0, Mac Richardson 0 0 0-0 0, Will Harrison 0 1 0-0 3, Jordan...Published: Nov 22, 2009 1:50 AM Full Story
Princeton keeps dream alive
PRINCETON -- The dream continues. Don't dare wake up Russell Williamson, either. The Princeton head football coach emphatically thrust his fist into the air as the final horn sounded on his team's 21-13 victory over Hobbton on Friday evening. The...Published: Nov 22, 2009 1:50 AM Full Story
Deer tourney deadline is Monday
The Boy Scouts of America Tuscarora Council would like to remind hunters that the deadline to register for the innaugural Deer Hunting Tournament is Monday at 4 p.m. The council will not be able to accept any late registrations. "We...Published: Nov 22, 2009 1:50 AM Full Story
N.Duplin-Elkin boxscore
North Duplin 0 0 0 0 -- 0 Elkin 6 8 6 6 -- 26 First quarter E -- T. Hayes 1 run (kick failed), 4:40 Second quarter E -- T. Hayes 4 run (Hayes run), :53.1 Third quarter E...Published: Nov 22, 2009 1:50 AM Full Story
JKenan-SWO Onslow boxscore
James Kenan 0 0 0 6 -- 6 SW Onslow 0 3 0 14 -- 17 Second quarter SWO -- Matics 35 yard field goal, 4:48 Fourth quarter SWO -- Williams 1 run (Matics kick), 8:38 SWO -- Brooks 56...Published: Nov 22, 2009 1:50 AM Full Story
Hobbton-Princeton box
Hobbton 7 0 6 0 -- 13 Princeton 0 7 14 0 -- 21 First quarter H -- X. Thompson 2 run (Evans kick), 3:45 Second quarter P -- Williamson 35 pass from Gurganus (Brush kick), 5:03 Third quarter P...Published: Nov 22, 2009 1:50 AM Full Story
GHS-SE Halifax box
SE Halifax 0 8 0 0 -- 8 Goldsboro 20 7 14 0 -- 41 First quarter G -- Kornegay 30 run (Odum kick), 8:10 G -- Jones 5 run (Odum kick), 4:31 G -- Montgomery 6 run (Odum kick...Published: Nov 22, 2009 1:50 AM Full Story
Cougars roll on
Don't be fooled by the scoreboard. Goldsboro head coach Eric Reid knows his team's 41-8 victory over Southeast Halifax in the second round of the N.C. High School Athletic Association 1-AA (large-school) state playoffs on Friday evening isn't indicative of...Published: Nov 22, 2009 1:50 AM Full Story
Prep football roundup
JACKSONVILLE -- Top-seeded and unbeaten Southwest Onslow eliminated James Kenan 17-6 from the N.C. High School Athletic Association 1-AA (large-school) football playoffs. The Stallions (13-0 overall) entertain Pender on Friday. The Tigers finished the season 7-6. "Southwest is a...Published: Nov 22, 2009 1:50 AM Full Story
Golden Falcon's attack grounded
HOPE MILLS -- Tyheim Pitt knelt at midfield. Tears flowed from eyes onto a sweat-stained, mud-covered jersey. Charles B. Aycock head coach Randy Pinkowski walked back toward the senior middle linebacker and said not a word as he patted him...Published: Nov 22, 2009 1:50 AM Full Story
CBA-Grays Creek box
C.B. Aycock 7 0 6 0 -- 13 Gray's Creek 0 7 7 9 -- 23 First quarter CBA -- Cobb 3 run (Murdock kick), 3:29 Second quarter GC -- Davis 24 run (Nalls kick), 5:11 Third quarter GC --...Published: Nov 22, 2009 1:50 AM Full Story
Friday, November 20, 2009
Walnut Creek to host Pro-Am
A Pro-Am tennis tournament will be held today, Saturday and Sunday at the Walnut Creek Country Club, along with clinics for both children and adults. Events will start with a junior clinic at 4:15 p.m. and an adult clinic at...Published: Nov 20, 2009 1:47 PM Full Story
Clinton stops Southern Wayne
DUDLEY -- Southern Wayne tugged on Clinton's reins during the latter stages of its season-opening wrestling match Thursday evening. But the Darkhorses galloped to victory in five of the final six individual bouts, and dealt the Saints a 50-30 defeat...Published: Nov 20, 2009 1:47 PM Full Story
Eagles soar past Bruins
WILSON -- Rosewood recorded eight individual victories, including seven pins, in a season-opening 46-30 conquest of Wilson Beddingfield on the wrestling mat Thursday evening. "It was so good to get a good, initial start to the season wrestling a...Published: Nov 20, 2009 1:47 PM Full Story
Princeton community embracing, enjoying football team
Absence has truly made the heart grow fonder. Especially in the Princeton High football program. Starved for victories for nearly three decades, the Dawgs will play their second consecutive home game tonight against Hobbton in the N.C. High School Athletic...Published: Nov 20, 2009 1:47 PM Full Story
Oyster shell expansion still growing
MOREHEAD CITY -- The oyster shell recycling program that has been responsible for the construction of several off-shore reefs along North Carolina's coast is continuing to grow. Now Durham County residents are getting into the act of recycling shells and...Published: Nov 20, 2009 1:47 PM Full Story
Hunter's first bear is state's second heaviest
Dr. Noel Harvey hunted during his youth. But a busy life kept the 46-year-old Ph.D. scientist from Efland from hunting until he decided to go again five years ago. Harvey hunted wild hogs and deer in a quest for all...Published: Nov 20, 2009 1:47 PM Full Story
Narron inks with UNC
PIKEVILLE -- It was a moment that seemed like it was a lifetime in the making. Growing up in major league baseball dugouts, Connor Narron was always advanced for his age. He was walking at eight months, riding a bicycle...Published: Nov 20, 2009 1:47 PM Full Story
Trojan women suffer road loss
MOC Sports Information RICHMOND -- Helen Moore pumped in a team-high 14 points as Mount Olive College endured a 55-49 road loss against Virginia Union on Thursday evening. Moore pulled down rebounds and point guard Shequanta McGee added 11 points....Published: Nov 20, 2009 1:47 PM Full Story
Local preps digest
HAVELOCK -- Will White scored a team-high 14 points and Eastern Wayne escaped Havelock with a 52-51, season-opening win on Thursday night. Rashawn Barnes supplied 13 points for the Warriors and Robert Washington added 12. Marvin Bowman had seven...Published: Nov 20, 2009 1:47 PM Full Story
Falcon Invitational preview
First-year head coach Mark Peck and assistant coach Mark Bass agreed the team title chase will be "wide open" when the Falcon Invitational begins Saturday morning at C.B. Aycock in Pikeville. The day-long wrestling event will have 16 teams, including...Published: Nov 20, 2009 1:47 PM Full Story
Aycock-Princeton wrestling agate
prep wrestling Clinton 50 Southern Wayne 30 119 -- Ted Rives (C) wbf Hunter Brown, 1:11; 125 -- Kaleb Sargent (C) wbf Emily Hudson, 0:39; 130 -- Pablo Meza (C) wbf Alttyyev Berdimyrut, 0:49; 135 -- Miles Bradshaw (SW)...Published: Nov 20, 2009 1:47 PM Full Story
Opinion -- A few ACC football coaches on the hot seat
Job security, especially for a football coach, can change like the weather. Knock off a bitter rival or reel off a string of victories and you're the toast of the town. Lose to an inferior opponent or endure a difficult...Published: Nov 20, 2009 1:47 PM Full Story
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Pitt talks, team listens
Spend five minutes talking to Tyheim Pitt and you're instantly motivated to become a better person. Strap on a helmet and shoulder pads with him and you're immediately inspired to accomplish great things on a football field. Charles B. Aycock's...Published: Nov 19, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
MOC Pickle Classic
MOUNT OLIVE -- Never shy away from stout competition. It's a mantra that's proven beneficial for the Mount Olive College men's basketball team the past decade. The Trojans hope the trend continues when the 44th annual Pickle Classic tips off...Published: Nov 19, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
MOC Hall of Fame
MOUNT OLIVE -- A diverse group representing five sports and four different decades comprise the fourth installment of the Mount Olive College Athletics Hall of Fame. The four-person class includes Heather Parker Collier, legendary men's basketball coach Billy Lee, soccer...Published: Nov 19, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Tigers' Bostic steps into role
Understudy to three quality, all-conference linebackers last season, James Kenan senior Kyle Bostic took plenty of mental notes. And watched Alex Monk, Josh Hicks and Darius Heslip constantly make plays and wreak havoc on opposing offenses. A 5-foot-9, 170-pounder, Bostic...Published: Nov 19, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Hole in one at Goldsboro Municipal Golf Course
John Earnest recently recorded his first-ever hole-in-one during a round at Goldsboro Municipal Golf Course. Earnest aced the par-3, No. 4 hole with a 4-iron. Playing partners Dan Mooring and Bernie Champagne witnessed the shot....Published: Nov 19, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Local digest
Wayne Christian opened its boys' basketball season with a 56-33 win over Wayne County Homeschool on Tuesday night. Luke Howell led the Eagles with 14 points and eight rebounds. Anthony Mulligan added four points and 10 boards, while teammate...Published: Nov 18, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Odum getting his kicks for Cougars
Eric Reid searched nearly three years for a kicker. Allan Odum just wanted a chance. The two finally connected this season. Goldsboro's third-year head football coach, Reid beat the bushes to find a reliable place-kicker. Odum, a freshman in the...Published: Nov 18, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Oliver running strong in NDHS offense
North Duplin will be staying closer to home in the second round of the N.C. High School Athletic Association 1-A (small-school) football playoffs on Friday night. Relatively speaking. After a six-hour drive to Cherokee in the opening round, the Rebels...Published: Nov 18, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Cary Academy shocks WCDS boys
Message delivered. Cary Academy strolled into the Wayne Country Day gymnasium with no noticeable advantages. The host Chargers had the size, speed and depth. Despite those obstacles, Cary Academy turned in an impressive underdog performance and stunned WCDS 77-75 in...Published: Nov 18, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
CB Aycock tops Princeton wrestling
PIKEVILLE -- Offseason conditioning. Intense weight training. The preseason regimen definitely factored into Charles B. Aycock's season-opening, 58-12 triumph over Princeton on the wrestling mat Tuesday evening. Several first-year starters looked like seasoned veterans in Mark Peck's head coaching debut...Published: Nov 18, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Local digest
From staff reports FAYETTEVILLE -- Faith Christian overcame 29 turnovers and a cold shooting performance in a season-opening, 30-24 victory over Cornerstone Christian on Monday evening. The Conquerors shot just 25 percent from the field, but played stifling defense...Published: Nov 17, 2009 1:47 PM Full Story
MOC drops opener to Lenoir-Rhyne
HICKORY -- Preseason All-American candidate Kendrick Easley pumped in 19 points as Mount Olive College opened its men's basketball season with a 74-69 loss to Lenoir-Rhyne University on Monday evening. Mike Holloman collected 18 points and eight rebounds. Craig...Published: Nov 17, 2009 1:47 PM Full Story
Moye excited about college choice
Quiet, understated and on the rise. UNC Greensboro's baseball program fits Cambric Moye like a well-worn catcher's mitt. Moye, a senior catcher at Eastern Wayne, has signed to continue his baseball career with the Spartans. Mount Olive and North Carolina...Published: Nov 17, 2009 1:47 PM Full Story
Monday, November 16, 2009
MOC can't hold off ECSU women
MOUNT OLIVE -- A strong beginning. A disappointing finish. Mount Olive College raced to an early 14-point, first-half lead in its season-opening, women's basketball contest Sunday afternoon. Visiting Elizabeth City State used a game-clinching 13-4 run to secure a come-from-behind,...Published: Nov 16, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Saturday, November 14, 2009
No. 1-ranked Dixon foils Spring Creek's regional title bid
HOLLY RIDGE -- Spring Creek boldly went where no Wayne County team had ever gone before -- to the eastern regional boys' soccer finals. Dixon made sure that's where the Gators' playoff run ended. The No. 1-ranked Bulldogs controlled possession...Published: Nov 14, 2009 11:05 PM Full Story
Rosewood-Mt. Airy box
Rosewood 0 0 0 0 -- 0 Mt. Airy 14 24 7 7 -- 52 First quarter MA -- Wheeler 42 pass from Hinson (Wheeler run), 9:50 MA -- Collier 42 pass from Hinson (kick failed), 0:40.0 Second quarter MA...Published: Nov 14, 2009 11:05 PM Full Story
Defending 1-A state champ Mt. Airy shuts out Rosewood
MOUNT AIRY -- Rosewood High coach Robert Britt just wanted his team to play well and see what championship football is all about Friday night. The Eagles got his wish against Mount Airy, the reigning N.C. High School Athletic Association...Published: Nov 14, 2009 11:05 PM Full Story
Princeton-Hayesville box
Hayesville 6 0 7 12 -- 25 Princeton 0 20 0 8 -- 28 First quarter H -- Nuckolls 4 run (kick failed), 3:33 Second quarter P -- Gurganus 25 run (Brush kick), 2:49 P -- Carmichael 31 run (Brush...Published: Nov 14, 2009 11:05 PM Full Story
Princeton rallies, wins first playoff game in nearly four decades
PRINCETON -- How sweet it is. Princeton scored the go-ahead touchdown with four minutes to play and defeated Hayesville 28-25 in the opening round of the N.C. High School Athletic Association 1-A western football playoffs Friday evening. The Dawgs claimed...Published: Nov 14, 2009 11:05 PM Full Story
Rebels scalp Cherokee
CHEROKEE -- The 300-plus mile, one-way trip didn't bother North Duplin. The 10th-seeded Rebels kept their mistakes to a minimum and upended seventh-seeded Cherokee 14-7 in their opening-round, N.C. High School Athletic Association 1-A western football playoff game Friday...Published: Nov 14, 2009 11:05 PM Full Story
North Duplin-Cherokee box
North Duplin 7 0 0 7 -- 14 Cherokee 0 0 7 0 -- 7 First quarter ND -- Deaver 38 pass from Schilling (Torres kick), 1:24 Third quarter C -- Carmichael 46 pass to Sequoya (kick good), 4:50 Fourth...Published: Nov 14, 2009 11:05 PM Full Story
All-American Easley, Holloman expected to lead Trojan men's basketball team
All the necessary pieces appear to be in place for the Mount Olive College men's basketball team to take the next step forward. All that remains is the execution. The Trojans return a pair of talented seniors -- two-time All-American...Published: Nov 14, 2009 11:05 PM Full Story
James Kenan-East Montgomery box
E. Montgomery 0 0 0 6 -- 6 James Kenan 21 0 6 7 -- 34 First quarter JK -- Parker 3 run (Bautista kick), 6:44 JK -- Frederick 21 blocked punt return (Bautista kick), 5:08 JK -- Parker 2...Published: Nov 14, 2009 11:05 PM Full Story
Websters early INT jumpstarts James Kenan
WARSAW -- The defense got it started. Special teams and offense followed suit. Johnathan Webster's interception return ignited a three-touchdown, first-quarter outburst as James Kenan throttled East Montgomery 34-6 in their opening-round, N.C. High School Athletic Association 1-AA football playoff...Published: Nov 14, 2009 11:05 PM Full Story
Goldsboro-South Robeson box
South Robeson 0 0 0 6 -- 6 Goldsboro 0 14 14 14 -- 42 Second quarter G -- Montgomery 59 run (Odum kick), 10:26 G -- Sykes 34 pass from Sprangle (Odum kick), 7:56 Third quarter G -- Jones...Published: Nov 14, 2009 11:05 PM Full Story
Personal foul penalty wakes up Goldsboro
The last thing South Robeson needed to do was give sluggish Goldsboro a wake-up call. The Mustangs' late hit penalty on quarterback Corteiz Sprangle provided the spark the Cougars needed Friday evening. Goldsboro erupted for 21 unanswered points and rolled...Published: Nov 14, 2009 11:05 PM Full Story
Warren plans to add another chapter to family history at UNCW
Toe shoes to sneakers. Warm-up bar to racquet. A tutu for a skirt. An aspiring dancer during her early teen years, Emily Warren gave all that up to play a sport that's become her passion -- tennis. Alan Cuddington started...Published: Nov 14, 2009 11:05 PM Full Story
Cobb scores three TDs in Aycock's opening-round playoff victory
HILLSBOROUGH -- Marcus Cobb rushed for 181 yards and three touchdowns, and Charles B. Aycock sloshed past Orange 28-7 on Saturday evening. The 10th-seeded Golden Falcons (10-2 overall) return to action Friday at Gray's Creek for a second-round, N.C....Published: Nov 14, 2009 11:05 PM Full Story
Friday, November 13, 2009
Gators face No. 1-ranked Dixon
SEVEN SPRINGS -- The Spring Creek men's soccer team is going where no Wayne County team has gone before -- to the eastern regional championship game. The No. 2-ranked Gators achieved the historical moment with a 1-0 victory over No....Published: Nov 13, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
N.C. fishing report
Northern Region Ocean: Offshore anglers had good results with plenty of yellow and blackfin tuna hitting the docks this week. They also landed wahoo, king mackerel, dolphin, little tunny, black seabass and blueline tilefish. Fishermen using Hatteras marinas caught Vermillion...Published: Nov 13, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Pro-active Council seeks solutions
MOREHEAD CITY -- With every door that closes a window opens. After the closure of several fisheries during the fall, the South Atlantic Fisheries Management Council is taking a pro-active approach to finding solutions for the states many aquatic issues....Published: Nov 13, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Archer's book bares all about big game
Many hunters' dreams are filled with far-off destinations for taking part in that one, ultimate hunt. But Dennis Dunn lived those dreams, taking all 29 species of North American big game. While others can claim the same achievement, Dunn is...Published: Nov 13, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Steadily-improving Trojans continue program's growth
Each season the Mount Olive College women's basketball team gets a little bit better. The program's growth is a direct reflection of head coach Wendy Lee's winning mentality. On the heels of the program's most-successful season since joining the NCAA...Published: Nov 13, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Opinion -- Higginbotham becomes student again
The gesture was small but the message was clear. Moments before tip-off of last week's annual Green-White scrimmage Mount Olive head men's basketball coach Joey Higginbotham marched into Kornegay Arena dressed as a Kornegay Krazie. The idea to paint his...Published: Nov 13, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Thursday, November 12, 2009
McCarter, Hobbs sign D-I letters
No choice is wrong when you follow your heart. Reco McCarter and Tim Hobbs certainly hope that sentiment is true. Less than two months after announcing their respective verbal commitments, the Wayne Country Day basketball standouts made it official Wednesday...Published: Nov 12, 2009 1:48 PM Full Story
Dawg's 'D' plays steady
Bend but don't break is the timeless philosophy that Princeton's defense has adopted this season. The hard work has been left for quarterback David Gurganus and a high-powered offense. The Bulldawgs' defensive unit understands its responsibility isn't necessarily to win...Published: Nov 12, 2009 1:48 PM Full Story
Let the playoffs begin
On the road again is becoming the theme in Calypso when the N.C. High School Athletic Association 1-A playoffs roll around each season. The Rebels (4-7 overall) travel to Cherokee for a first-round game Friday and fourth-year head coach Hugh...Published: Nov 12, 2009 1:48 PM Full Story
MOC womens preview
Each season the Mount Olive College women's basketball team gets a little bit better. The program's growth is a direct reflection of head coach Wendy Lee's winning mentality. On the heels of the program's most-successful season since joining the NCAA...Published: Nov 12, 2009 1:48 PM Full Story
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Spring Creek advances to eastern championship
SEVEN SPRINGS -- No matter the outcome, the game had a memorable feel to it Tuesday evening. And a Spring Creek victory put the contest among the top moments in the program's still-growing sports history. Antonio Avila tallied the lone...Published: Nov 11, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Challenging, beastly schedule prepares Kenan for postseason
Coming off a state championship in 2007 and a second-round playoff appearance last season, James Kenan had plenty of momentum heading into its 2009 campaign. But when head coach Ken Avent Jr. strode into the locker room before the Tigers'...Published: Nov 11, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Anderson eliminates MOC from tournament
ANDERSON, S.C. -- Reigning Conference Carolinas women's volleyball champion Anderson (S.C.) University continued its mastery over Mount Olive College in the postseason. Fourth-seeded Anderson seized a two-set advantage and turned back the Trojans 25-23, 25-19, 23-25, 25-20 in their...Published: Nov 11, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Cobb making up for lost time
He runs with an edge and a nastiness fueled by an injury that nearly stripped him of his ability to play the game he loves. Yet, he speaks with the shyness and humility of a man wise beyond his years....Published: Nov 10, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Goldsboro's offense is ready for playoff test
Goldsboro has come a long way since its season-opening loss to Wilmington New Hanover. The Wildcats dominated the Cougars in all phases of the game and left head coach Eric Reid with plenty of unanswered questions. Would the offensive line...Published: Nov 10, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Monday, November 9, 2009
Warriors' season ends
JACKSONVILLE -- Eastern Wayne kept within striking distance for 60 minutes until unbeaten and No. 1-ranked Jacksonville posted two goals in the latter stages of the second half. Cory Faughnan and an own goal helped the Cardinals stop the...Published: Nov 9, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Rosewood adjusts to wing-T
Trust the system was Rosewood head coach Robert Britt's message after switching to the wing-T offense this season. The Eagles ditched the spread schemes in hopes of installing an offense more suited to their personnel. The wing-T is predicated on...Published: Nov 9, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Saturday, November 7, 2009
North Duplin stops Gators in Carolina Conference regular-season finale
CALYPSO -- North Duplin jumped out to a 35-0 halftime lead and cruised to a 42-14 win over Spring Creek at H.E. Grubbs Field on Friday night. It was the Carolina 1-A Conference regular-season finale for both teams. Rebels...Published: Nov 7, 2009 11:09 PM Full Story
Week 12 prep football boxes
Farmville Central 7 7 0 7 -- 21 Greene Central 6 8 6 0 -- 20 First quarter GC -- Suit 3 run (kick blocked), 9:37 FC -- T. Cox 1 run (Bane kick), 2:31 Second quarter GC -- Suit...Published: Nov 7, 2009 11:09 PM Full Story
Rangle leads Spring Creek past Southwest Onslow
SEVEN SPRINGS -- The buzz is growing. The largest soccer crowd of the season filed into "The Swamp" on Saturday afternoon to watch Spring Creek take on Southwest Onslow in the second round of the N.C. High School Athletic Association...Published: Nov 7, 2009 11:09 PM Full Story
Princeton-Rosewood box
Princeton 28 7 7 0 -- 42 Rosewood 14 6 0 0 -- 20 First quarter P -- Jacobs 60 pass from Gurganus (Brush kick), 10:45 R -- Wooten 65 fumble return (Harris kick), 6:00 P -- Gurganus 7 run...Published: Nov 7, 2009 11:09 PM Full Story
Gurganus passes Dawgs past archrival Rosewood
A big-play, quick-strike offense has a strange way of disguising costly turnovers and penalties. David Gurganus threw for 419 yards and four touchdowns as Princeton defeated Carolina 1-A Conference archrival Rosewood 42-20 at Branch Pope Field on Friday night. It...Published: Nov 7, 2009 11:09 PM Full Story
MOC spikers dump Converse
MOUNT OLIVE -- A perfect senior day. Middle hitter Racey Bartley and outside hitter Alicia Mote, each playing their final home game of the season, combined for 26 kills in a three-set sweep of Converse (S.C.) College on Saturday afternoon....Published: Nov 7, 2009 11:09 PM Full Story
Friday's N.C. prep football scores
Friday's Scores PREP FOOTBALL Albemarle 49, South Stanly 6 Anson County 42, Monroe Parkwood 20 Apex Middle Creek 41, Apex 20 Ashe County 26, East Wilkes 14 Asheboro 14, Southern Guilford 9 Asheville 28, Asheville Erwin 21 Asheville Reynolds...Published: Nov 7, 2009 11:09 PM Full Story
Goldsboro-AG boxscore
Goldsboro 13 6 20 0 -- 39 Ayden-Grifton 0 7 0 0 -- 7 First quarter G -- Montgomery 60 run (run failed), 11:00 G -- Montgomery 7 run (Odum kick), 5:59 Second quarter G -- Montgomery 46 run (kick...Published: Nov 7, 2009 11:09 PM Full Story
Goldsboro claims Carolina Conference football title outright
AYDEN -- Outright champs. Andre Montgomery bullied his way through the Ayden-Grifton defense for 285 yards and five touchdowns, and led Goldsboro to a 39-7 victory Friday evening. The Cougars (9-2 overall) secured the Carolina 1-A Conference championship outright with...Published: Nov 7, 2009 11:09 PM Full Story
Warriors snap 14-game skid on gridiron
Kinston Free Press Correspondent A rough season ended the same way it began for North Lenoir -- with a humbling loss. The Hawks made every mistake imaginable and fell to previously winless Eastern Wayne 27-0 on Friday evening at Little...Published: Nov 7, 2009 11:09 PM Full Story
E. Wayne-N. Lenoir box
North Lenoir 0 0 0 0 -- 0 Eastern Wayne 6 8 6 7 -- 27 First quarter EW -- L. Best 13 run (run failed), 8:54 Second quarter EW -- Best 2 run (Best run), 4:55 Third quarter EW...Published: Nov 7, 2009 11:09 PM Full Story
Aycock finishes third in ECC 3-A football race
DUDLEY -- Bring on the bracket. Charles B. Aycock tuned up for the N.C. High School Athletic Association 3-A playoffs with a 40-6 victory over Eastern Carolina Conference rival Southern Wayne on Friday night. The Golden Falcons unarguably played their...Published: Nov 7, 2009 11:09 PM Full Story
C.B. Aycock-Southern Wayne box
C.B. Aycock 14 11 8 7 -- 40 Southern Wayne 0 6 0 0 -- 6 First quarter CBA -- Pitt 1 run (Murdock kick), 7:37 CBA -- Cobb 2 run (Murdock kick), 3:10 Second quarter SW -- Bradshaw (kick...Published: Nov 7, 2009 11:09 PM Full Story
Friday, November 6, 2009
Opinion -- Small, effective players enjoy good seasons
When measured in size, four area high school football players don't come close to striking fear in the hearts of opponents. Measure those same four athletes in determination and sheer will to succeed and they're suddenly gridiron giants. Small in...Published: Nov 6, 2009 1:49 PM Full Story
Rams are 2-A east champs
SNOW HILL -- Goal accomplished. Greene Central claimed its 10th eastern regional dual-team, women's tennis championship with a 9-0 rout of Carrboro in the N.C. High School Athletic Association 2-A playoffs Thursday afternoon. The No. 2-ranked Rams (22-6 overall) will...Published: Nov 6, 2009 1:49 PM Full Story
Va. Tech sinks ECU
GREENVILLE -- Following last season's stunning defeat at the hands of East Carolina in Charlotte, Virginia Tech was not about to overlook the Pirates a second time. The Hokies' vaunted defense flexed its muscle and physically punished the Pirates 16-3...Published: Nov 6, 2009 1:49 PM Full Story
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Eastern Wayne advances to round two
SOUTHPORT -- Eastern Wayne opened the N.C. High School Athletic Association 3-A boys' soccer playoffs with a 3-1 victory over South Brunswick on Wednesday night. The Warriors (10-10-1 overall) travel to No. 1-ranked and unbeaten Jacksonville (25-0-0) for a...Published: Nov 5, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Spring Creek tops Northside soccer
SEVEN SPRINGS -- The journey to a state championship begins with a single, but important step. Spring Creek got off on the right foot with a 4-0 victory over Pinetown Northside during opening-round play of the N.C. High School Athletic...Published: Nov 5, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
MOC men play annual Green-White game
MOUNT OLIVE -- Kendrick Easley and Mike Holloman fueled a second-half comeback as the Green squad defeated the White 48-36 in their annual men's basketball scrimmage at Mount Olive College on Wednesday evening. Easley, a preseason All-American selection, and Holloman...Published: Nov 5, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Goldsboro not looking past Ayden-Grifton
Forget the result and stay focused. Third-year head coach Eric Reid delivered that message to his Goldsboro High football team before practice Monday afternoon. Forget the Cougars' four-touchdown victory over the Dawgs, who manhandled reigning Carolina 1-A Conference champion Ayden-Grifton...Published: Nov 5, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
CBA soccer falls to Rocky Mount
ROCKY MOUNT -- Charles B. Aycock just can't exorcise those first-round playoff demons. Senior forward Tim Bishop came off the bench to score two second-half goals, and Rocky Mount upended the Golden Falcons 2-1 in their opening match of the...Published: Nov 5, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Local Digest
BEULAVILLE -- Greene Central advanced to the N.C. High School Athletic Association 2-A eastern dual-team, women's tennis championship with a 6-0 victory over East Duplin on Tuesday. The Rams (21-6 overall) entertain Carrboro on Thursday. "Today was a total...Published: Nov 4, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
St. Andrews wins battle of youth
MOUNT OLIVE -- Short-handed Mount Olive College carved out a valley and nearly climbed back up the mountain Tuesday evening. Missing four starters due to violation of team rules, the Trojans put two freshmen and two sophomores on the floor...Published: Nov 4, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
MOC women's soccer falls to Belmont Abbey
MOC Sports Information BELMONT -- Fifth-year senior Jessica Smoot not only got to play in her first conference tournament match since 2005, she contributed an assist. Unfortunately, a late rally came up short and Smoot's collegiate career ended Monday evening....Published: Nov 3, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Monday, November 2, 2009
Tim Hobbs commits to N.C. Central
Wayne Country Day senior Tim Hobbs has verbally committed to North Carolina Central University. A two-year starter, Hobbs has helped guide the Chargers to back-to-back appearances in the N.C. Independent Schools Athletic Association 1-A elite eight....Published: Nov 2, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Local digest
BURGAW -- Rosewood sophomore Nick Britt placed sixth overall in individual competition during the N.C. High School Athletic Association Class 1-A Mideast cross country regional on Saturday. Britt covered the 3.1-mile course in 17 minutes and qualified for this...Published: Nov 2, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Week 11 football briefs
Freddie Jones and Andre Montgomery each rushed for over 100 yards and scored two touchdowns as Goldsboro rolled past visiting Spring Creek 48-0 at Cougar Stadium on Friday evening. The Cougars (8-2 overall) clinched a share of the Carolina...Published: Nov 1, 2009 1:51 AM Full Story
Week 11 football boxes
Hobbton 7 0 0 6 3 -- 16 James Kenan 7 0 0 6 0 -- 13 First quarter JK -- Jones 3 run (Bautista kick), 8:03 H -- Barnes 5 run (kick good), 6:00 Fourth quarter JK -- D....Published: Nov 1, 2009 1:51 AM Full Story
Overachieving Chargers fall to nemesis Faith Christian-RM
WILSON -- Overachievers. Coming off a six-win campaign in 2008 and inundated with in-house troubles, the Wayne Country Day men's soccer team exceeded its expectations one year later. And nearly returned to the state finals. Seth Miller supplied the game-winning,...Published: Nov 1, 2009 1:51 AM Full Story
SW-EW game story
Southern Wayne head coach Bob Warren envisioned this one. The playoff-eligible Saints won the battle in the trenches and claimed a hard-fought 14-6 win over Eastern Carolina 3-A Conference rival Eastern Wayne on Friday night. Southern Wayne ran 28 more...Published: Nov 1, 2009 1:51 AM Full Story
Southern Wayne-Eastern Wayne box
Southern Wayne 7 7 0 0 -- 14 Eastern Wayne 6 0 0 0 -- 6 First quarter SW -- Robinson 9 run (Long kick), 10:17 EW -- L. Best 55 run (kick failed), 8:01 Second quarter SW -- J....Published: Nov 1, 2009 1:51 AM Full Story
Princeton-Ayden-Grifton box
Ayden-Grifton 0 0 6 8 -- 14 Princeton 22 19 14 0 -- 55 First quarter P -- Daughtry 68 pass from D. Myers (Brush kick), 11:43 P -- B. Myers 14 run (Brush kick), 7:10 P -- J. Davis...Published: Nov 1, 2009 1:51 AM Full Story
First-play trickery turns into Bulldawg treat
PRINCETON -- Princeton celebrated Halloween early with a little trickery Friday evening. And the Dawgs filled their bag with a long-awaited treat. Dylan Myers hooked up with Dillon Daughtry for a 68-yard touchdown pass on the first play from scrimmage,...Published: Nov 1, 2009 1:51 AM Full Story
Lady Trojans fall to Anderson
MOUNT OLIVE -- Mount Olive outshot Anderson in the second half and for the match, but a goal midway through the first half was the difference as the Trojans fell to Anderson 1-0 in Conference Carolinas women's soccer Saturday...Published: Nov 1, 2009 1:51 AM Full Story
Mount Olive men play to 1-1 tie with No. 13 Anderson
MOC Sports Information MOUNT OLIVE -- John Mendoza broke a scoreless tie in the 66th minute and Mount Olive withstood a 22-shot attack for a 1-1 double overtime tie against nationally 13th-ranked Anderson in Conference Carolinas men's soccer Saturday at...Published: Nov 1, 2009 1:51 AM Full Story
Local golf
Lane Tree LGA Linda Watson claimed game-of-the-week honors during play on the Lane Tree Golf Club links. Sherry Minner seized low net and low putts. Walnut Creek LGA Novella Zambelli emerged play-of-the-day winner on the Walnut Creek Country Club course....Published: Nov 1, 2009 1:51 AM Full Story
Aycock-Triton box
Triton 7 0 0 15 -- 22 C.B. Aycock 7 0 0 14 -- 21 First quarter CBA -- Cobb 64 run (Murdock kick), 10:54 T -- King 54 run (Goff kick), 10:28 Fourth quarter CBA -- Cobb 19 run...Published: Nov 1, 2009 1:51 AM Full Story
Triton scores twice in the last five minutes
PIKEVILLE -- For more than two hours on Friday evening, senior night at Charles B. Aycock was one to remember. However, folks in Pikeville will try to forget the last five minutes for quite some time. Triton rallied from a...Published: Nov 1, 2009 1:51 AM Full Story
