The Rain Game: Camden-Riverside playoff postponed ... again

By Will Harris | May 23, 2012 - 8:37pm

WILLIAMSTON — About the only thing that has been able to slow the Camden softball team down this postseason has been the weather.

Four returnees form Steamers’ core

By Chic Riebel | May 23, 2012 - 8:37pm

EDENTON — When the 2012 Edenton Steamers begin arriving this weekend to prepare for Tuesday’s Coastal Plain League opener at Hicks Field against the Peninsula Pilots, first-year coach Steve Moritz will feel like he already has a good thing going.

Barrington finds his stroke: Former NHS, COA player a hit at Barton

By Chic Riebel | May 22, 2012 - 7:40pm

Ayear ago, Tyler Barrington’s family moved from Elizabeth City to Cape Cod, Mass.

Camden playoff rescheduled

By Staff reports | May 22, 2012 - 7:39pm

Camden’s 1A state softball playoff game at Riverside Tuesday was postponed to tonight at 6 p.m. due to the threat of severe weather.

They’re Still Here: Upstart Camden powers through softball playoffs

By Will Harris | May 21, 2012 - 8:38pm

CAMDEN — When the softball playoffs began, few would have tabbed Camden as the last area team standing. But here the Lady Bruins were Monday, still practicing, as they prepared to face Riverside tonight in the fourth round of the 1A state playoffs.

Currituck’s Griffin decides its family time

By Will Harris | May 20, 2012 - 8:53pm

BARCO — After nine seasons walking the sideline at Currituck basketball games, Robert Griffin has decided to step aside as the Knights’ boys coach, citing family reasons.“At this point, it’s the time where my children are,” said Griffin, who has one child entering high school next year and another elementary-school age. “I feel like what I’m doing with basketball, I am missing time with them.

Secret behind success: Thomas is Last Man Standing despite problem

By Wendy Curling | May 20, 2012 - 6:41pm

WINFALL — Track officials at Northeast Dragway may have been a little less than happy about the turnout for Saturday’s “Rambo’s Revenge” grudge race event, but as track operator Tony Trueblood knows all too well, these things can be hard to predict.

Defense crumbles in Knights loss

By Will Harris | May 19, 2012 - 9:37pm

Currituck did nearly enough to win its third-round 3A state baseball playoff game.

Pirates fall to Riverside in third round

By Susan Harris | May 19, 2012 - 9:36pm

The third time was the charm for Riverside, as the Knights found the key to defeat Four Rivers Conference champion Perquimans in the third round of the 1A state baseball playoffs Friday night.

Wilson’s experience leads to victories in 2012 at Dixieland

By Jami Frankenberry | May 19, 2012 - 9:36pm

MORGANS CORNER — Tom Wilson began racing around Dixieland Speedway 15 years ago, but the Knotts Island resident has never been faster than this season.

Noble wins overall Spring Sprint 5K Fun Run

By DANIEL STEVENSON | May 19, 2012 - 9:35pm

The mood was light as the Elizabeth City Junior Woman’s Club hosted its sixth annual Spring Sprint 5K Fun Run to start off Potato Festival events on Saturday morning.

High School Roundup: Powell finishes third in state in discus

By Will Harris | May 18, 2012 - 5:38pm

Currituck junior Kayla Powell has gone from an afterthought in the Northeastern Coastal Conference to a state medalist after placing third in the discus at the 3A state track meet in Greensboro on Friday.

Currituck rules NCC: Ends First Flight's reign as top program

By Chic Riebel | May 18, 2012 - 5:37pm

BARCO — A strong spring performance enabled Currituck to end First Flight’s eight-year reign as the winner of the Wells Fargo Cup, awarded annually to the top athletic program in the Northeastern Coastal Conference.

Table Setter: Harvey’s .490 average fuels Currituck attack

By Will Harris | May 17, 2012 - 9:07pm

BARCO — Currituck baseball coach Justin Hill knew he had a good athlete in Juwan Harvey. But while Harvey was a good outfielder, he excelled more on the football field and basketball court than he did on the diamond during his first three years in high school.

Powell testing her limits in the discus

By Chic Riebel | May 17, 2012 - 9:06pm

BARCO — Kayla Powell had already thrown her discus three times before Currituck assistant track coach Dan Cleveland arrived at practice Wednesday and was now sitting off to the side of the throwing cage.

Mike Sweeney: Local pier fishing top-notch, fun for all ages

May 17, 2012 - 9:03pm

In case nobody knew it, we have some of the best fishing piers on the east coast and all are close enough to drive to and get home at a decent hour.

Perquimans, Northeastern games rescheduled

By Chic Riebel | May 17, 2012 - 9:00pm

The Perquimans and Northeastern softball teams took long bus trips for nothing Thursday as both were rained out in second-round games in the state tournament.

10-Inning Thriller: Perquimans rallies past Manteo, 6-5

By Will Harris | May 16, 2012 - 9:07pm

HERTFORD — Following Perquimans’ nail-bitting extra-inning win over Manteo Tuesday, Pirates coach Justin Roberson let out a sigh.

Hits kept coming against Edenton in 13-2 loss

By Chic Riebel | May 16, 2012 - 9:06pm

EDENTON — Through the first five batters of Tuesday’s second-round game in the state 2A tournament, Edenton starter Brock Meher was unhittable, just as he had been in back-to-back starts against Bertie and First Flight to close the regular season.

Currituck advances to 3rd round

By Will Harris | May 16, 2012 - 9:05pm

BARCO — After Tuesday’s 2-1 win over Eastern Wayne in the second round of the 3A state baseball playoffs, chalk up two more goals that have been attained by the Currituck Knights.

Russell, Forbes power Camden to victory

By Staff reports | May 16, 2012 - 9:05pm

Camden rolled into the third round of the 1A softball playoffs with a 12-0 win over River Mill Academy in Mebane on Wednesday.

COA puts 5 on All-Region first team

By Will Harris | May 15, 2012 - 9:44pm

The College of The Albemarle may have finished third in the Region X softball standings this spring, but the conference coaches think the Lady Dolphins may have had the most talented squad.

Faith provides guidance for McAdoo family

By Will Harris | May 15, 2012 - 9:42pm

Ronnie McAdoo has dedicated his life to his faith.

Tough conference toughens Camden

By Chic Riebel | May 14, 2012 - 7:31pm

There wasn’t anything surprising to Chris McGee about the way teams from the Four Rivers Conferene dominated the first round of the state 1A softball tournament.

Making the Plays: Defense has been key to Perquimans’ surge

By Will Harris | May 14, 2012 - 7:19pm

HERTFORD — Early in the season, Perquimans’ baseball team was 3-3 and had just dropped its Four Rivers Conference opener. The playoffs were the furthest thing from the Pirates’ minds.