Ashley Porter, former standout center at Carver, was recently selected All-CIAA ,see 2.
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Gabby Oglesby, former standout basketball player at Mount Tabor was recently selected All-Region, 2.
Prep boys take 3rd straight 1-A championship By Sam Davis Triad Sports Weekly Wearing a bullseye on its back throughout the entire 2013-14 basketball season, WinstonSalem Prep still managed to bring home its third consecutive State 1-A championship. Kwa’tre Hollingsworth’s follow shot with less than two seconds left in the game gave the Phoenix a onepoint victory over East Carteret at the Dean E.
Mike Hughes flies in for a dunk for WSPA.
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Coach Andre Gould and the Phoenix celebrate another state title.
Putnam’s shot gives Villains another 1-A title By Sam Davis Triad Sports Weekly
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Williamston’s Riverside High and Bishop McGuinness battled tooth and nail before the Villains won at the buzzer.
Bishop McGuinness’ girls basketball captured its ninth consecutive State 1-A championship last Saturday. This time, however, it came in spectacular fashion. Alex Putnam sank a 47-foot shot just before the buzzer to lift the Lady Villains to victory over Williamston Riverside. It appeared that the The gamewinning shot was 100% spontaneous. “During the timeout before Kayla Jones shot her two free throws we discussed three scenarios. Scenario one was if she made the first and missed the second and scenario two was vice-versa. Scenario three was if she made both. In all three situations we were trying to get the ball to Tessa (Johnston) who was to attack and then based on the score, do one of the three scenarios. We did not discuss the possibility of Jones missing both free throws because up to that point, she was 9-11 from the line and scored 31 points. “From my vantage point the first free throw looked good but somehow rattled out,” Robinson said. “When she shot the second one, it too looked online and it went down but spun out. Everyone did their box out assignment, which left Alex free to rebound. From there, things happened spontaneously.
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Boulware charts course Mustangs girls are turning heads on the track
Another era begins at Winston-Salem state and new Coach Kienus Boulware will have some big shoes to fill. Boulware has the unenviable task of replacing Connell Maynor, who build the Rams ihnto one of the nation’s top Division II programs. Maynor complie an impressive 45-6 record in four years at the helm, taking the Rams to the 2012 Division II National Champion-ship Game. . Boulware also had to replace nearly his entire staff. From the of the members of Press Box Most Maynor’s staff went with him to After capturing the State 4-A Indoor Track championship last month, the Parkland girls Sam Davis Hampton Univ., where Maynor traveled to New York, recently to participate in the Nike National Championship. The landed the head coaching job. Lady Mustangs came away with a second-place finish. Coached by Antwon Hughes, Boulware begins his career with a staff comprised of
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Parkland will try to win the State 4-A outdoor championship later this spring.
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Home Grown Talent Gabby Oglesby named to All-South Div. III Team Former Mount Tabor standout led Guilford College to ODAC Tournament titles in 2012, 2013 Gabby Oglesby, a former AllForsyth County Basketball player at Mount Tabor was recentlhy selected to the Second Team All-South Women’s Basketball squad from D3hoops.com. A first-team all-region pick in 2012, Oglesby is the first Quakers’ women’s basketball player named to two all-region squads. Division III sports information directors from Virginia through Texas submitted nominees and voted for the South Region teams. First- and second-team honorees are eligible for D3hoops.com’s annual All-America units, which will be announced later this week. Last month Oglesby became the Quakers’ third women’s basket-
season-high 21 points ball player named First versus Bridgewater Team All-Old Dominion College Feb. 1 and verAthletic Conference sus the University of (ODAC) three times, Scranton Dec. 23. She joining Brenda Davis ’94 matched her personal and Laura Haynes ’98. best with 17 rebounds at The 6-1 senior forward Lynchburg College Feb. led Guilford in scoring, 5. rebounding, and blocked Oglesby concluded shots (55). Oglesby Gabby Oglesby her career ranked promipaced the ODAC in nently among the school’s statistical blocks per game (2.0) and ranked leaders. She will graduate as the third in rebounding (8.9 rpg). Her Quakers’ all-time leader in blocks 12.9 points per game average placed (231) and holds school standards for 12th in the league and her .496 fieldgoal percentage was ninth. She scored rejections in a season (68, 2011-12) and game (7, vs. Randolph-Macon, 10 or more points in 21 of 27 games 1/6/12). Oglesby appeared in a this year and tallied a team-high nine school-record 112 games with 100 double-doubles. Oglesby scored a
starts and set a Guilford standard with 29 games played in 2012-13 and 2011-12. Her 907 career rebounds rank third in school history and her 1,400 points stand fifth. Oglesby joins Davis and Haynes as the only Quakers ranked among the top-five in school history in points, rebounds and blocks. She sits seventh among Division III’s active leaders and 17th among all NCAA divisions with 231 career blocks. Oglesby helped coach Stephanie Flamini’s team to a 21-7 record and a second-place finish in this year’s ODAC Tournament. The Quakers went 82-31 in Oglesby’s four seasons and won ODAC Tournament titles in 2012 and 2013.
Porter, Carver graduate, earns All-CIAA honors at J.C. Smith Ashley Porter, former 3time All-Conference performer at Carver High, was recently named to the Women’s All-CIAA Basketball Team. Porter, who signed with Winthrop University out of high school, transferred to Johnson C. Smith Univ. prior to the start of the 2013-14 season. Porter led the Lady Golden Bulls in rebounding and blocked shots.
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FCDS displays talent at Softball Showcase From Staff Reports The FCDS softball team played three very competitive games in the Softball Showcase held at Sutton Softball Field, recently. In its first game, the Furies faced an experienced team from North Stokes who were 1A state finalists in 2013. After battling hard the entire game, the Furies fell to North Stokes 7-1. Kylie Bouplon led the Furies
in the circle with seven strikeouts against a strong hitting Viking team. The Furies had their chances throughout the game, however were unable to overcome leaving nine runners stranded on base in the game. At the plate, the Furies were led by Courtney Bode who had two hits in three at-bats and scored the Furies’ lone run. Channing Cox and Campbell Hutcherson each got a
hit in three at-bats. Riley Didier had the game’s only RBI when she brought home Bode with a sacrifice fly in the bottom of the fifth inning. In the first of two games the following day, the Furies squared off against a scrappy South Stokes team. The Furies gave up three unearned runs in the first inning and were unable to overcome that deficit, losing 8-2.
Although the Furies hit the ball extremely well the entire game (8 hits), the Furies never had the big inning and just left too many base runners on base. Channing Cox led the Furies with two hits and a run scored, Campbell Hutcherson had two hits in three atbats, including a double and a RBI. Kylie Bouplon hit a double in her three at-bats, and Chloe Wall went one-for-three with
a double and a run scored.In the second game Saturday, the Furies played their best game of the young season against a strong and experienced team from West Stokes. Behind a stellar pitching performance in the circle by Kylie Bouplon, the Furies had West Stokes on the ropes leading 4-0 going into the 5th inning. However, some timely late-game hitting gave West Stokes the 7-
4 win. The Furies hit the ball well again led by Campbell Hutcherson who had two hits, including a triple, two RBI, and a run scored. Channing Cox had one hit with a run scored. Riley Didier went one-for-two at the plate, with a walk and a run scored. Samantha Lew’s hit scored two RBI, and Kylie Bouplon also had a hit in three times at the plate.
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Villains from Page 1 “We didn't have a timeout and Alex was looking for an outlet pass, but everyone had sprinted down the court leaving her alone,” Robinson said. “She dribbled to her right, then when a defender came to cut her off, it actually helped influence her back to the middle of the court and lined her for a straightahead shot.” Then something happened that was totally uncharacteristically. The ball hit the heel of the rim, stayed there for an instant before falling into the net. “I have never seen a shot from that distance basically die in between the rim and backboard and then bounce around and fall in the basket,” Robinson said. “It was truly an amazing moment. The Villains victory ties them with Dallas (Texas) Bishop Lynch for second place all-time for the most consecutive girls basketball titles. “That alone is an incredible accomplishment for our girls and program. From a present moment, it speaks to how much each player and coach trusts in the overall philosophy
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of our program. So many little things can ruin a season; little things such: as being jealous of each other, wanting the spotlight to yourself, spouting negative or implying negative things on social media or not being responsible of yourselves as a student or as a coach / adult.” It is something that robisnons said takes a lot of pride and determineation. “We ask each player and coach to not put their personal agenda over the team agenda in order to give us at least a shot at maybe winning another title,” he said. “It has worked for so long and this team did their best to be good teammates and, for the coaches, like mature adults. Amazingly, sometimes it's the coaches acting like kids that give off a negative vibe around your program, and we have been fortunate that everyone for the last few years has done their part to make this work.” While Robinson said each state title has been gratifying in its own right, this one sits apart from others. “This was most definitely the most dramatic finish to a game in my career. The fact that a shot is made from that distance or beyond is incredible at any time in a game,” he siad. “Throw in that it was to win a game makes that feeling double. Then, because the moment of this one happened to win a state championship, makes it almost beyond belief.” For the third time in its run McGuinness squared off against an undefeated team in the state title game. “We did it 2006 and 2010, but this one was the toughest,” Robinson said. “Just getting to this game was a chore in itself. It has been stated before, but the fact that losing our starting and and only point guard in the third game of the season, which I am sure would be tough on any team, just added to the drama. There is no
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doubt that we had our share of luck or good fortune or whatever you want to call it during the run in the playoffs and the title game. In the finals, we blow a defensive assignment late in the game and leave their player wide open under the basket. They pass to her, and she misses the shot. “Then, the two free throws are missed when they both looked good. Then the half-court shot wedges for a moment between the rim and backboard to slow its' momentum down. Incredible.”
Furies girls lacrosse drops loss, baseball team splits games From Staff Reports Forsyth Country Day faced a tough opponent in Durham Academy on March 20, losing 23-2. The lopsided score does not reflect the skill and intensity the Furies brought to the game. Junior Ruthie Britton scored both Fury goals; one was assisted by Kate Singletary and the other by Julia Cullinan. Goalie Emmy Scott made 11 saves. The Furies had seven shots on goal, nine ground balls, and only two turnovers. The Furies
baseball team hosted six teams in the Showcase Baseball Tournament recently. the first round of games was held at the Wake Forest Baseball Park and featured a victory for Calvert Hall (Baltimore) over the The Hill School (Philadelphia). West Stokes beat Southlake Christian Academy in the second match-up. North Raleigh Christian Academy defeated FCDS in game three, 14-3. Charlie Spong had two hits (single/double); Tommy Murphy had a single
and walk. On the second day, the tournament games were played at FCDS. Calvert Hall defeated Southlake Christian Academy and North Raleigh Christian Academy defeated The Hill School. The Furies lost a close game to West Stokes, 3-1. Senior pitcher, Hayden Wright allowed one earned run over seven innings, giving up three hits and striking out six batters. Eighth graders Ben Holt and Will Newton each had a single. In tennis, the Furies fought hard but
lost to a very tough Durham Academy squad 8-1 on the road Thursday night. Senior Sam McKee picked up the loan victory for the Furies at #2 singles with his 2-6, 6-2 (11-9) win. There were plenty of bright spots for the Furies, but Durham Academy prevailed at the end in all of the close matches. The Furies look forward to three home matches this week. Come out and support your Varsity tennis team! Boys’ Lacrosse—On March 20, the Furies faced the Cavaliers of Durham Academy.
Despite goals from Walker Cullinan and Matthew Powell, the Furies lost the match 62. John Showfety made 8 saves in the goal for the Furies. The FCDS firls’ soccer team lost two tough games last weekend. On March 21, the first game we have played this spring, the girls fought hard against a very physical North Raleigh Christian Academy. Despite the enthusiasm of the players, our disjointed spring season so far proved to be detrimental with a 4 -1 loss. The Furies lone
goal was scored by senior Josie Hanes. On Saturday, the team played Mount Tabor High School. After playing a hard 80 minutes of soccer on Friday night, the girls powered through on Saturday, but came up short with a 3-0 loss. The superb leadership of the senior players and the tenacity shown by all players on the field give a silver lining to these two tough losses. As we look forward to having a full week of soccer practices and games, the girls will continue to gel and to build as the season progresses.
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Roseboro have been with the Phoeniix in all three straight state championship runs. They also played from Page 1 on the W-S Prep team that lost in the Smith Center. 2-A Regional finals as freshmen. In Prep, with its senior-laden addition Tibbs and Aaron Lipscomb roster, battled back and forth through- have been a part of two straight state out the game before icing the game in title teams. the final seconds. Will Tibbs fired a Gould said the team’s title 3-point attempt that bounced off the was a testament to its internal fortirim and Hollingsworht rebounded it tiude. and put it back in for the game-win“It’s not easy at all,” Gould ner. said. “Everybody is trying to knock The Phoenix, playing most of you off every night. It’s more taxing the fourth quarter without senior on you mentally than physicially. But guard Mike Hughes, rallied together we figured it out and came together at and were determined to capture the the right time.” victory. A defining point in the season Coach Andre Gould said his came when the Pheonix traveled to team showed its poise in the fame’s Atlanta to take on Atlanta Christian, final minutes. tne No. 6 team in the nation. “Our kids have been there “We went down there and before,” he said. “After Mike fouled gave them a battle in their own gym,” out I told them that someone else Gould said. “We were already like a would step up.they are battle-tested big family, but that whole experience and the cream always rises to the brought us together even more. Being top.” in a hostile gym, five hours from Gould said the Phoenix prohome brought us even closer together. gram is strong enough to withstand that game was played on Jan. 25 and the loss of any one player. we didn’t lose a game after that “People said we wouldn’t be point.” the same after we lost Reggie Even in the team’s four loss(Johnson),” he said. “they said the es, gould said his team played well same thing about when we lost Greg and showed a lot of character. (McClinton) and others. But we have “We didn’t lose to any build a program here. We are not a slouches,” he added. “People look at one-hit wonder..” us and say ‘oh they’re a 1-A proHaving players who have gram’. But we played a lot of tough been in the program for four years competition. But we compete well helped, according to Gould. Seniors against any team we play and I’m Hughes, Coye Simmons and Omar good with that.. In the state title game, the Phoenix was matched against an undefeated East Carteret team. “You’re talking abut a game that went back and forth the whole game,” he said. “When crunch time came I tried to . try to stay calm myself and didn’t really think about it(pressure) until after the game. At the end of the day the game situation doesn’t bother me. “When we were down with eight seconds left, I went into the huddle and told them it was simple I said Mike (Hughes) has played his last minutes at WibnstonSalem Prep and someone had to step up. Those guys understoode that.” Looking forward, WSPA’s Omar Roseboro grabs a rebound.
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Coye Simmons of WSPA goes up to block a shot. Gould said he looks forward to coaching he young players on the roster. “We’re a program,” he said. “Next year someone else will be there
Press Box from Page 1 of people whom he trusts. He lured his former high school coach Allen Brown, who left an indelible mark on the football at Thomasville High, to return to the coaching ranks. Brown led the Bulldogs to several State championships during his tenure there. He was also able to attract long-time coach at Northern Durham High Kenny Browning to WSSU.
to fill in the gaps that these seniors have filled this season. Thats why we’re different. Our young guys will be ready. to continue to lead us. We expect that.”.
Browning coached Boulware and recruited him to the Univ. of North Carolina-Chapel Hill before Boulward sustained a career-ending injury. However, the coach who is expected to play one of the biggest roles on Boulware’s staff is offensive coordinator Steed Lobotzke. Lobotzke spent the previous 13 seasons at Wake Forest as the Deacons offensive coordinator. Lobotzke was one of the applicants who interviewed for the
head-coaching job at WSSU. However, Boulware, who served as the Rams’ defensive coordinator under Maynor the last four seasons was selected by the university’s search committee. It will be interesting to see how the Rams’ staff, which includes holdovers Darren Hart and Richard Hayes, nephew of former athletics director Bill Hayes, develops. In addition long-time assistant Artis Smith is also on the Rams’ staff.
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Mount Tabor boys exceeded expectations of most people In a ‘down’ season, Spartans advance to within one game of another berth in State 4-A Regional By Sam Davis Triad Sports Weekly Mount Tabor’s boys basketball team concluded its season last Friday night with a loss in the sectional finals, but Coach Andy Muse said his team has nothing to feel bad about. The Spartans lost five starters from last year and were not predicted to do well this season. However, Mount Tabor again captured the Central Piedmont 4-A Conference championship. “We had a great season,” Muse said. “After losing all five starters from last year, we needed to regroup and start from the ground up. Having Austin and Taylor (Hatfield) transfer in from Davie County really helped our scoring. We knew that Naeem Razzak and Jay McCorkle would be solid for us this season and they were solid all year at both ends of the court.” This year’s Spartans team was very young with five sophomores. “We put five soph. on the team this year and hopefully that will help us in the future,” Muse said.” Despite their youth, the Spartans came out ready to play each game. “Our guys did a tremendous job of being ready to play every night out,” Muse said. “Our non-conference schedule was as
tough as any schedule was a great accomwe have had at Mt. plishment for this Tabor. Kinston, team.” Olympic, Independence, Muse said his senDudley, Hoggard, North iors provided outstandForsyth, Ragsdale and ing leadership, particuGreenfield was a loaded larly the Hatfield twins. non-conference schedule “Austin and Taylor for our team. We Hatfield had a great played in three showsenior season,” he said. case events with the “Austin surpassed the Coaches vs Cancer in 2000 points mark in “We had a great Ashville, the Union his career and Taylor season,” Muse County Hardwood passed the 1500 points Shootout and the MLK said. “After losmark in his career. Showcase in The Hatfields both ing all five Greensboro. improved at both ends starters from last “Our Spartan of the court throughyear, we needed team finished 22-7 out the season.” overall, was the Frank to regroup and Several other senstart from the Spencer Runner-up iors played key roles as and won the regular well. ground up”. season Central “Mike Harley and - Andy Muse Piedmont Conference. Grant Eller executed After making the their role on the team NCHSAA State Tournament as a and were very good senior lead1 seed, we beat RJR for the third ers,” Muse added. time in the first round. While the big win over “Beating a very good North Meck was a great win on North Meck team in the second the court, there were other imporround was maybe our biggest win tant moments for the Spartans. of the season,” Muse added. “Another high point of However, the Spartans ran our season was when Dillon into a buzzsaw when they took on Fosner (our manager) dressed a talented West Charlotte team last out on Senior night and scored Friday in the sectional champifour points, grabbed thee onship. rebounds and had two blocked “West Charlotte had too shots versus Davie County,” Muse much fire power for us in the said. “Our Seniors came to me third round,” Muse said. “Making and asked if Dillon could dress it to the Sweet Sixteen this year out with the other Seniors.
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Dillon is in our OCS program at school and is one of our schools favorite students on campus.” Despite low predictions for this season by outsiders, Muse and his team never wavered from the program’s expectations. “Our expectations are always high for our program,” Muse said. “They might not be high from outsiders looking at us from afar. We had Mike Grace come by and talk to the team after the regular season was finished. He told our guys not to be satisfied with winning the CPC, the bar is set high here at Mt. Tabor. He told them to be the best they could be on and off the court. Winning will take care of itself. He told our guys to go hard in practice, listen to the coaching staff and buy into their roles whatever is best for the team.” Although there were some disappointments, Muse said all-inall it was a good season for Mount Tabor. “We came up short in the CPC conference tourney in the Finals against a very good Reagan team,” Muse said. But then we played our way to the third round of the NCHSAA. The Sweet Sixteen Game is hard to find a way to play in it. Our program is in great shape and I look forward to do my part in keeping it there.
Mount Tabor’s girls made a great run through the 4-A playoffs but came up short , losing in the semifinals of the 4-A Regionals in Greensboro.
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