Washington 35, Northside 12
Pamlico 28, Southside 14
Plymouth 49, Edenton-Holmes 14
Creswell 21, Mattamuskeet 12
Bunn 35, Jamesville 12
Cape Hatteras 7, Columbia 6
Virginia Tech 24, ECU 7
North Carolina 28, James Madison 10
Connecticut 27, Duke 17
NC State 17, Central Florida 14
Boston College 27, Wake Forest 17
Friday, August 31, 2007
Thursday, August 30, 2007
It's Clay! No, wait, it's Pinkney! No, wait...
ECU coach Skip Holtz still hasn't decided on a starting quarterback for the Virginia Tech game on Saturday. Both Brett Clay and Patrick Pinkney will likely see action.
I talked with both after practice Wednesday (the last day the media can attend a practice) and both seem poised to start.
I talked with both after practice Wednesday (the last day the media can attend a practice) and both seem poised to start.
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
Kass suspended for opener
According to a release from ECU, quarterback Rob Kass has been suspended for one game. Kass was charged with DUI over the weekend.
ECU at Virginia Tech
ECU faces an even tougher task this Saturday because of the Rob Kass situation (see blog below).
Any predictions on the score?
Any predictions on the score?
Copper, Linson still active
A pair of former local/area athletes are keeping their NFL dreams alive. Former Washington High School and ECU standout Terrance Copper all but has a roster spot locked up with the New Orleans Saints thanks to his play last season, and his solid camp this year.
Damien Linson, a rookie free agent out of Central Michigan, survived cut day with the Baltimore Ravens. Linson, a star at Plymouth High School, didn't get to play in Baltimore's last preseason game, partially because adverse weather conditions caused the game against the Washington Redskins to be stopped after the third quarter.
Damien Linson, a rookie free agent out of Central Michigan, survived cut day with the Baltimore Ravens. Linson, a star at Plymouth High School, didn't get to play in Baltimore's last preseason game, partially because adverse weather conditions caused the game against the Washington Redskins to be stopped after the third quarter.
Monday, August 27, 2007
Kass gets sacked
It looks like ECU quarterback Rob Kass has been sacked, even before he takes the first snap of the 2007 season.
Kass was arrested for an alleged DUI and his status with the Pirates is unclear.
Look for Brett Clay to be named the new starter.
With already a daunting task of heading into hostile Blacksburg to play Virginia Tech on Saturday, this is a distraction Skip Holtz and the Pirates certainly don't need.
Kass was arrested for an alleged DUI and his status with the Pirates is unclear.
Look for Brett Clay to be named the new starter.
With already a daunting task of heading into hostile Blacksburg to play Virginia Tech on Saturday, this is a distraction Skip Holtz and the Pirates certainly don't need.
Saturday, August 25, 2007
Brad Roach is a stud
I just got back from the Catawba at Chowan football game. It was sweltering out there, but it was great to kick off the college football season.
Catawba QB Brad Roach hit 9-of-13 passes for 146 yards and a score in leading Catawba to a 55-7 win. It was close early... for the first five minutes or so. After Chowan went up 7-0, it was all Catawba after that.
Brad is a stud. He's 6-6 and has a cannon for an arm. I covered him in high school and he's just gotten better and better.
I really think Brad has the tools to play at the next level.
He's a great kid, an intelligent kid, and I hope some NFL team gives him a shot.
Catawba QB Brad Roach hit 9-of-13 passes for 146 yards and a score in leading Catawba to a 55-7 win. It was close early... for the first five minutes or so. After Chowan went up 7-0, it was all Catawba after that.
Brad is a stud. He's 6-6 and has a cannon for an arm. I covered him in high school and he's just gotten better and better.
I really think Brad has the tools to play at the next level.
He's a great kid, an intelligent kid, and I hope some NFL team gives him a shot.
Tarboro rings Victory Bell
Washington lost 25-21 to Tarboro in the annual Victory Bell Bowl. The Pack (1-1) had a chance to win it after a goal-line stand late in the fourth. Taking over at its own 1, the Pack marched down the field and got to the Tarboro 14. But Austin Thompson's fourth-down pass sailed out of the end zone and Tarboro (1-1) escaped with the win.
Travis Daniels ran for 164 yards and two scores for Washington.
The senior has 494 yards and six touchdowns in two games.
Chase Tripp had a fumble recovery for Washington, his third of the season.
The Pack plays at Northside (0-2), which has been shutout its first two games, on Friday.
Travis Daniels ran for 164 yards and two scores for Washington.
The senior has 494 yards and six touchdowns in two games.
Chase Tripp had a fumble recovery for Washington, his third of the season.
The Pack plays at Northside (0-2), which has been shutout its first two games, on Friday.
Friday, Aug. 24 area scores
Tarboro 25, Washington 21
D.H. Conley 39, Northern Nash 6
J.H. Rose 43, Bertie 40
Hoggard 39, New Bern 13
Farmville 18, South Central 12
SouthWest Edgecombe 41, West Craven 12
East Carteret 55, West Carteret 16
East Duplin 21, Havelock 13
North Duplin 34, Northside 0
Williamston 29, Edenton-Holmes 15
Roanoke 36, North Edgecombe 14
Rosewood 32, Southside 0
Plymouth 44, Jamesville 0
Northeastern 25, Manteo 14
Camden 29, First Flight 0
Northampton-East 46, Mattamuskeet 0
Pamlico by forfeit over Columbia
D.H. Conley 39, Northern Nash 6
J.H. Rose 43, Bertie 40
Hoggard 39, New Bern 13
Farmville 18, South Central 12
SouthWest Edgecombe 41, West Craven 12
East Carteret 55, West Carteret 16
East Duplin 21, Havelock 13
North Duplin 34, Northside 0
Williamston 29, Edenton-Holmes 15
Roanoke 36, North Edgecombe 14
Rosewood 32, Southside 0
Plymouth 44, Jamesville 0
Northeastern 25, Manteo 14
Camden 29, First Flight 0
Northampton-East 46, Mattamuskeet 0
Pamlico by forfeit over Columbia
Friday, August 24, 2007
My predictions for tonight's area games
Washington 35, Tarboro 14 in the annual Victory Bell Bowl
Southside 21, Rosewood 20
North Duplin 21, Northside 14
Roanoke 36, North Edgecombe 20
Edenton-Holmes 28, Williamston 7
Plymouth 42, Jamesville 21
Northampton-East 49, Mattamuskeet 7
Southside 21, Rosewood 20
North Duplin 21, Northside 14
Roanoke 36, North Edgecombe 20
Edenton-Holmes 28, Williamston 7
Plymouth 42, Jamesville 21
Northampton-East 49, Mattamuskeet 7
Thursday, August 23, 2007
Stokes out
Ricky Stokes is now completely out at ECU.
Stokes had been the head men's basketball coach for the Pirates. He was replaced by Mike McCarthy. Stokes was going to take a new position at the university, but he's now leaving the university completely.
Stokes had been the head men's basketball coach for the Pirates. He was replaced by Mike McCarthy. Stokes was going to take a new position at the university, but he's now leaving the university completely.
Wednesday, August 22, 2007
Calvin Daniels to play at Louisburg
By KEVIN TRAVIS. Sports Editor
Calvin Daniels used to put seats in the stands during his days with the Washington Pam Pack. Of course, the fans didn’t stay seated all night. Daniels’ powerful and acrobatic dunks would often get those fans on their feet, whooping and hollering for more.
“C-Moore” is hoping to give those same fans an encore as he’s decided to play close to home to begin his college career. Daniels will suit up for two years with the Louisburg Hurricanes.
“I had thought about going to play in Texas, but I decided I wanted to be closer to home,” Daniels said. “I wanted to be closer so my family and friends can watch me play.”
Daniels, undecided on a major, is coming off a successful stint at New Horizons Christian Academy in Virginia. At the prep school, Daniels averaged nearly 24 points per game.
“I learned to play hard on every possession,” Daniels said. “I think I did really good there.”
Daniels went to New Horizons after a sensational high school career. He ended his senior season on a high note by being named to the Associated Press All-State First Team.
Daniels finished his playing days at Washington as the all-time leading scorer with 1,940 points. He surpassed NBA Hall of Famer Dominique Wilkins, who scored 1,805 points, during his senior season.
A two-time Daily News’ Male Basketball Player of the Year, Daniels averaged 25.6 points, 14.0 rebounds and 3.0 blocks per game as a senior. He scored a season-high 39 points, while scoring 30 points or more seven times. Daniels scored at least 20 points in 22 games.
The former Pack Pack standout averaged 29.1 points and 13.0 rebounds as a junior, while averaging 17.4 points, 8.3 rebounds and 2.4 blocks his sophomore season. He scored a career-high 50 points in a game his junior season.
Now he’s looking to do even better with the Hurricanes, which finished 17-14 last year. Daniels will be joined on the team by some familiar faces, including former Pam Pack teammate Brendan Rodgers. Also on the team are former D.H. Conley standouts Chris Smith and Germeil Daniels.
“We’re going to have a good team,” Daniels said. “Knowing these guys will definitely help. It helps a lot with chemistry.”
Daniels is looking to play the two-guard for the Hurricanes.
“I just want to put up some good numbers and play hard,” Daniels said. “I want to get my associate degree and then transfer to a Division I school.”
That Division I school could be close to home as well.
“I’d like to go to ECU,” Daniels said. “If a bigger school offers me something, that would be cool, but I think it would be fun to play at ECU.
“I’m just excited to get going again. I’m ready.”
Calvin Daniels used to put seats in the stands during his days with the Washington Pam Pack. Of course, the fans didn’t stay seated all night. Daniels’ powerful and acrobatic dunks would often get those fans on their feet, whooping and hollering for more.
“C-Moore” is hoping to give those same fans an encore as he’s decided to play close to home to begin his college career. Daniels will suit up for two years with the Louisburg Hurricanes.
“I had thought about going to play in Texas, but I decided I wanted to be closer to home,” Daniels said. “I wanted to be closer so my family and friends can watch me play.”
Daniels, undecided on a major, is coming off a successful stint at New Horizons Christian Academy in Virginia. At the prep school, Daniels averaged nearly 24 points per game.
“I learned to play hard on every possession,” Daniels said. “I think I did really good there.”
Daniels went to New Horizons after a sensational high school career. He ended his senior season on a high note by being named to the Associated Press All-State First Team.
Daniels finished his playing days at Washington as the all-time leading scorer with 1,940 points. He surpassed NBA Hall of Famer Dominique Wilkins, who scored 1,805 points, during his senior season.
A two-time Daily News’ Male Basketball Player of the Year, Daniels averaged 25.6 points, 14.0 rebounds and 3.0 blocks per game as a senior. He scored a season-high 39 points, while scoring 30 points or more seven times. Daniels scored at least 20 points in 22 games.
The former Pack Pack standout averaged 29.1 points and 13.0 rebounds as a junior, while averaging 17.4 points, 8.3 rebounds and 2.4 blocks his sophomore season. He scored a career-high 50 points in a game his junior season.
Now he’s looking to do even better with the Hurricanes, which finished 17-14 last year. Daniels will be joined on the team by some familiar faces, including former Pam Pack teammate Brendan Rodgers. Also on the team are former D.H. Conley standouts Chris Smith and Germeil Daniels.
“We’re going to have a good team,” Daniels said. “Knowing these guys will definitely help. It helps a lot with chemistry.”
Daniels is looking to play the two-guard for the Hurricanes.
“I just want to put up some good numbers and play hard,” Daniels said. “I want to get my associate degree and then transfer to a Division I school.”
That Division I school could be close to home as well.
“I’d like to go to ECU,” Daniels said. “If a bigger school offers me something, that would be cool, but I think it would be fun to play at ECU.
“I’m just excited to get going again. I’m ready.”
Pam Pack getting by without Sawyer
By KEVIN TRAVIS, Sports Editor
As the Washington Pam Pack players and coaching staff headed to the practice field Tuesday, there was one glaring absence.
Head coach Sport Sawyer entrusted his confidence in his coaching staff while he recuperated from knee surgery, which was performed on him Tuesday. Defensive coordinator Jon Blank believes the head man will return as soon as possible.
“If it’s up to coach Sawyer, he’s going to be back Thursday,” Blank said. “He plans on being on the sideline in some way, shape or form Friday night. The one place he wants to be is with the football team.”
As the Pam Pack (1-0) prepares for Friday’s home opener against the Tarboro Vikings (0-1) in the annual Victory Bell Bowl, Blank said he’s confident the assistants will be able to get the team ready.
“We’re running practices the way (Sawyer) wants them run,” Blank said. “With the coaches we have out here, with guys like Larry Walker, Joe Lawrence and our JV staff, with Wayne Flint leading the JV team, we all pull our own weight and we know what’s going on. We all have the confidence to run (practice).
“Our players are doing a good job, too. If they’re doing a good job, that makes it easy for us.”
Blank said the players may push themselves even harder because of Sawyer.
“They know their purpose and that’s to win Friday night,” Blank said. “They know coach Sawyer’s situation and I’m pretty sure that they’re going to be playing for coach Sawyer this upcoming Friday.”
As for the Pack itself, Blank said the team is looking good.
“We’re pretty healthy,” Blank said. “We have a couple guys who are nicked up a little bit.
“We have a couple positions that we’re still unsure of after watching tape from last Friday. We’ll try to make the changes that are best for the team.”
The Pack will play in front of the home faithful Friday for the first time this season.
“Home games here are great,” Blank said. “We have great fan support. If we can get a great crowd out here... I know that the guys play up to that. I think we’ll have a pumped up crowd for Friday night.”
As the Washington Pam Pack players and coaching staff headed to the practice field Tuesday, there was one glaring absence.
Head coach Sport Sawyer entrusted his confidence in his coaching staff while he recuperated from knee surgery, which was performed on him Tuesday. Defensive coordinator Jon Blank believes the head man will return as soon as possible.
“If it’s up to coach Sawyer, he’s going to be back Thursday,” Blank said. “He plans on being on the sideline in some way, shape or form Friday night. The one place he wants to be is with the football team.”
As the Pam Pack (1-0) prepares for Friday’s home opener against the Tarboro Vikings (0-1) in the annual Victory Bell Bowl, Blank said he’s confident the assistants will be able to get the team ready.
“We’re running practices the way (Sawyer) wants them run,” Blank said. “With the coaches we have out here, with guys like Larry Walker, Joe Lawrence and our JV staff, with Wayne Flint leading the JV team, we all pull our own weight and we know what’s going on. We all have the confidence to run (practice).
“Our players are doing a good job, too. If they’re doing a good job, that makes it easy for us.”
Blank said the players may push themselves even harder because of Sawyer.
“They know their purpose and that’s to win Friday night,” Blank said. “They know coach Sawyer’s situation and I’m pretty sure that they’re going to be playing for coach Sawyer this upcoming Friday.”
As for the Pack itself, Blank said the team is looking good.
“We’re pretty healthy,” Blank said. “We have a couple guys who are nicked up a little bit.
“We have a couple positions that we’re still unsure of after watching tape from last Friday. We’ll try to make the changes that are best for the team.”
The Pack will play in front of the home faithful Friday for the first time this season.
“Home games here are great,” Blank said. “We have great fan support. If we can get a great crowd out here... I know that the guys play up to that. I think we’ll have a pumped up crowd for Friday night.”
Monday, August 20, 2007
ECU's Wilson working to improve
By KEVIN TRAVIS, Sports Editor
GREENVILLE — Some players shy away from getting an earful.
For C.J. Wilson, it’s music to his ears. The East Carolina sophomore defensive end wants to become the best player possible. If that means getting chewed out from time to time, so be it.
While Wilson didn’t do anything drastically wrong during Saturday’s scrimmage at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium, defensive ends coach Vernon Hargreaves wasn’t always pleased with Wilson’s execution.
“He saw some stuff I was messing up on,” Wilson said. “You want to make every wrinkle straight. We have a big schedule this year and you have to straighten up everything. Everything has to be perfect.
“Maybe I stepped a little wrong to the left or to the right and he told me about it. I just thank God for this opportunity.”
It wasn’t all bad for the former Northside High School standout. Wilson also got some encouraging and congratulatory words from his coach.
After a sack by Wilson ended a series, Hargreaves patted Wilson on the helmet.
“That felt really good that he was getting on me for something good that time,” Wilson said. “He was on my case pretty much all scrimmage trying to get me better and to do things right. It felt good to hear him say, ‘good job.’”
Does that mean Wilson was pleased with his performance?
“You can never be happy with where you’re at,” Wilson said. “You’re always trying to get better. I know I had an okay day, but I can do better. I just want to help my team any way possible.”
Wilson knows the coaches are on the players for a reason.
“I feel like we’re all together as a team,” Wilson said. “I know that (the coaches) are on me for a reason. They want us to get better because we have a big schedule ahead of us. You just have to take it and try to get better each day.”
With the season opener at Virginia Tech on Sept. 1 drawing closer and closer, Wilson said he and his teammates have some work to do.
“We still have some good areas and some bad areas,” Wilson said. “You can’t really tell (where you stand) because you’re going against yourself. We still have to straighten up some things.”
After Saturday’s scrimmage, Wilson and the Pirates had a chance to mingle with some fans during the annual “Meet the Pirates.”
“That means a lot,” Wilson said. “It’s good to see the fans coming out to support us. I heard we sold out this year and that’s a good thing. It’s nice to shake some hands and see our fans face to face.”
After getting an earful from his coach, both positive and negative comments, a simple smile and handshake meant even more to Wilson.
GREENVILLE — Some players shy away from getting an earful.
For C.J. Wilson, it’s music to his ears. The East Carolina sophomore defensive end wants to become the best player possible. If that means getting chewed out from time to time, so be it.
While Wilson didn’t do anything drastically wrong during Saturday’s scrimmage at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium, defensive ends coach Vernon Hargreaves wasn’t always pleased with Wilson’s execution.
“He saw some stuff I was messing up on,” Wilson said. “You want to make every wrinkle straight. We have a big schedule this year and you have to straighten up everything. Everything has to be perfect.
“Maybe I stepped a little wrong to the left or to the right and he told me about it. I just thank God for this opportunity.”
It wasn’t all bad for the former Northside High School standout. Wilson also got some encouraging and congratulatory words from his coach.
After a sack by Wilson ended a series, Hargreaves patted Wilson on the helmet.
“That felt really good that he was getting on me for something good that time,” Wilson said. “He was on my case pretty much all scrimmage trying to get me better and to do things right. It felt good to hear him say, ‘good job.’”
Does that mean Wilson was pleased with his performance?
“You can never be happy with where you’re at,” Wilson said. “You’re always trying to get better. I know I had an okay day, but I can do better. I just want to help my team any way possible.”
Wilson knows the coaches are on the players for a reason.
“I feel like we’re all together as a team,” Wilson said. “I know that (the coaches) are on me for a reason. They want us to get better because we have a big schedule ahead of us. You just have to take it and try to get better each day.”
With the season opener at Virginia Tech on Sept. 1 drawing closer and closer, Wilson said he and his teammates have some work to do.
“We still have some good areas and some bad areas,” Wilson said. “You can’t really tell (where you stand) because you’re going against yourself. We still have to straighten up some things.”
After Saturday’s scrimmage, Wilson and the Pirates had a chance to mingle with some fans during the annual “Meet the Pirates.”
“That means a lot,” Wilson said. “It’s good to see the fans coming out to support us. I heard we sold out this year and that’s a good thing. It’s nice to shake some hands and see our fans face to face.”
After getting an earful from his coach, both positive and negative comments, a simple smile and handshake meant even more to Wilson.
Sunday, August 19, 2007
Area athletes in college and pros
Here is a list of area athletes playing at the college or pro level. If there are corrections or I'm missing someone, please let me know.
FOOTBALL
C.J. Wilson at East Carolina (defensive end from Northside)
Trimane Goddard at North Carolina (defensive back from Roanoke)
Jock Moore at North Carolina ( Washington)
Jamaine Clemmons at N.C. State (from Williamston)
Brad Roach QB at Catawba (from Williamston)
Gerald Lawrence at Elizabeth City (from Washington)
Bryan Haywood at N.C. Wesleyan (from Southside)
Nigel Rodgers at N.C. Wesleyan (from Washington)
Davelle Whitney at N.C. Wesleyan (from Southside)
Greg Palmer at Chowan (from Northside)
Emmanuel Moore at Chowan (from Southside)
Clarence Baker planning to play at Coastal Carolina (from Southside)
VOLLEYBALL
Michelle Bracey at Pitt (from Williamston)
Danielle Jarman at Pitt (from Southside)
Augusta Johnson at Pitt (from Southside)
Ashley Jones at Pitt (from Southside)
Lauren O’Neal at Pitt (from Williamston)
CROSS COUNTRY
Gina Valenti at Lees-McRae (from Washington)
SOCCER
Jovany Angeles at Barton (from Washington)
GOLF
Derek Joyner at Pitt (from Terra Ceia)
B.J Marsh at Pitt (from Northside)
Zach Winstead at Pitt (from Williamston)
BASKETBALL
Daniel Wilson at Longwood (from Northside)
Joe Davis at USMMA (from Washington/Emmanuel)
Whitney Stokes at Elizabeth City (from Plymouth)
Stephanie Holton at Shenandoah University (from Columbia)
Hunter Johnson at Meredith (from Pungo)
Candice Sasnett at Meredith (from Northside)
BASEBALL
Trent Whitehead at ECU (from Washington)
J.J. House at Elizabeth City (from Williamston)
Anthony Williams at Mount Olive (from Williamston)
Ronald Phelps at NC A&T (from Plymouth)
Brant West at Davidson (from Plymouth)
Aaron Mobley at Pitt (from Washington)
Brookes Walker at Chowan (from Bear Grass)
Styron Barfield at Elizabeth City (from Williamston)
Alan Swain at Craven Community (from Washington)
Corey Rogerson at Craven Community (from Washington)
Travis Rogerson at Craven Community (from Washington)
MJ Mackey at ECU Club (from Northside)
SOFTBALL
Kendall Sadler at ECU (from Southside)
Meredith Knox at Anderson (from Washington)
M.J. Williams at Lees-McRae (from Mattamuskeet)
Mika Gurganus at Barton (from Williamston)
Sarah Weaver at Barton (from Williamston)
Frannie Pittman at NC Central (from Plymouth)
Nicole Jordan at Pitt (from Jamesville)
Brittany Ange at Pitt (from Jamesville)
Mary Drew at Louisburg (from Williamston)
Tara Stancil at Louisburg (from Williamston)
Deon Toler at Fayetteville State (from Roanoke)
Donecia Ebron at Fayetteville (from Northside)
TRACK AND FIELD
Suzanne Lee at ECU (from Northside)
T.J. Midgette at UNC-Wilmington (from Southside)
Gina Valenti at Lees-McRae (from Washington)
LACROSSE
Michael James Goltra at Denver (from Washington)
Pros
Football
Terrance Copper (New Orleans Saints' receiver from Washington)
Damien Linson (Baltimore Ravens' receiver from Plymouth)
Basketball
Damien Wilkins (guard/forward with Seattle SuperSonics and a Washington native)
Elton Coffield (guard/forward with Germany team from Williamston High School and Mount Olive College)
Joseph Barber played overseas (from Terra Ceia)
FOOTBALL
C.J. Wilson at East Carolina (defensive end from Northside)
Trimane Goddard at North Carolina (defensive back from Roanoke)
Jock Moore at North Carolina ( Washington)
Jamaine Clemmons at N.C. State (from Williamston)
Brad Roach QB at Catawba (from Williamston)
Gerald Lawrence at Elizabeth City (from Washington)
Bryan Haywood at N.C. Wesleyan (from Southside)
Nigel Rodgers at N.C. Wesleyan (from Washington)
Davelle Whitney at N.C. Wesleyan (from Southside)
Greg Palmer at Chowan (from Northside)
Emmanuel Moore at Chowan (from Southside)
Clarence Baker planning to play at Coastal Carolina (from Southside)
VOLLEYBALL
Michelle Bracey at Pitt (from Williamston)
Danielle Jarman at Pitt (from Southside)
Augusta Johnson at Pitt (from Southside)
Ashley Jones at Pitt (from Southside)
Lauren O’Neal at Pitt (from Williamston)
CROSS COUNTRY
Gina Valenti at Lees-McRae (from Washington)
SOCCER
Jovany Angeles at Barton (from Washington)
GOLF
Derek Joyner at Pitt (from Terra Ceia)
B.J Marsh at Pitt (from Northside)
Zach Winstead at Pitt (from Williamston)
BASKETBALL
Daniel Wilson at Longwood (from Northside)
Joe Davis at USMMA (from Washington/Emmanuel)
Whitney Stokes at Elizabeth City (from Plymouth)
Stephanie Holton at Shenandoah University (from Columbia)
Hunter Johnson at Meredith (from Pungo)
Candice Sasnett at Meredith (from Northside)
BASEBALL
Trent Whitehead at ECU (from Washington)
J.J. House at Elizabeth City (from Williamston)
Anthony Williams at Mount Olive (from Williamston)
Ronald Phelps at NC A&T (from Plymouth)
Brant West at Davidson (from Plymouth)
Aaron Mobley at Pitt (from Washington)
Brookes Walker at Chowan (from Bear Grass)
Styron Barfield at Elizabeth City (from Williamston)
Alan Swain at Craven Community (from Washington)
Corey Rogerson at Craven Community (from Washington)
Travis Rogerson at Craven Community (from Washington)
MJ Mackey at ECU Club (from Northside)
SOFTBALL
Kendall Sadler at ECU (from Southside)
Meredith Knox at Anderson (from Washington)
M.J. Williams at Lees-McRae (from Mattamuskeet)
Mika Gurganus at Barton (from Williamston)
Sarah Weaver at Barton (from Williamston)
Frannie Pittman at NC Central (from Plymouth)
Nicole Jordan at Pitt (from Jamesville)
Brittany Ange at Pitt (from Jamesville)
Mary Drew at Louisburg (from Williamston)
Tara Stancil at Louisburg (from Williamston)
Deon Toler at Fayetteville State (from Roanoke)
Donecia Ebron at Fayetteville (from Northside)
TRACK AND FIELD
Suzanne Lee at ECU (from Northside)
T.J. Midgette at UNC-Wilmington (from Southside)
Gina Valenti at Lees-McRae (from Washington)
LACROSSE
Michael James Goltra at Denver (from Washington)
Pros
Football
Terrance Copper (New Orleans Saints' receiver from Washington)
Damien Linson (Baltimore Ravens' receiver from Plymouth)
Basketball
Damien Wilkins (guard/forward with Seattle SuperSonics and a Washington native)
Elton Coffield (guard/forward with Germany team from Williamston High School and Mount Olive College)
Joseph Barber played overseas (from Terra Ceia)
Pirates have work to do
By KEVIN TRAVIS, Sports Editor
GREENVILLE — The East Carolina Pirates will have one final tune-up on Friday before the season opener Sept. 1 at Virginia Tech.
Between now and then, ECU head coach Skip Holtz said his team still has plenty of work to do. However, he did see some positive plays during the team’s second scrimmage on a hot, sunny Saturday afternoon at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium.“I thought there were a lot of positive things on both sides of the ball,” Holtz said. “As a football team, what we have to do is take this film, evaluate it and put the pieces of the puzzle together to make sure that we’re ready to play.“I was really pleased with the hitting and the way they ran around. I think the attitude of this football team is excellent. I think they’re working extremely hard, but we still have a long way to go before we’re ready to play a game.”Holtz, one of 15 coaches selected for the Liberty Mutual Coach of the Year, wore a wireless microphone and was filmed by Intersport during the scrimmage. Likely caught on tape are some encouraging words and some harsh words for his players.“We have a lot of young players, inexperienced players,” Holtz said. “Any time you deal with youth and inexperience, you deal with a hit-or-miss mentality. One punt goes 65 yards with unbelievable hang time and the next one … goes off the side of his foot for eight yards.“I just want to know what to expect when the ball is snapped. I would much rather have 35 yards every time and know exactly what we’re going to get, but that’s why we have to keep practicing.”Quarterback Rob Kass looked sharp at times for the Pirates. Some fans got a scare when Kass got up slowly off the ground after taking a hard hit while completing a pass. He grimaced while moving his left (non-throwing) shoulder as he was being attended to by trainers.Kass, who completed 14-of-22 passes for 123 yards, shook it off and returned to the field a short time later.“I think we performed really well,” said Kass, who saw Van Eskridge return an interception 48 yards for a touchdown. “Getting out here and going offense against defense was a great opportunity.“We still have a steep hill to go. Virginia Tech is a great team and we have to prepare every week like we’re going against a team like Virginia Tech or a team like West Virginia. It’s a great opportunity for the first game of the year to go against a team like Virginia Tech. We feel like we’re up for the challenge.”Back-up Brett Clay hit 6-of-15 passes for 107 yards. J.R. Kraemer hauled in a 58-yard strike from Clay. Dwayne Harris led all receivers with his four catches, good for 31 yards.Cliff Perryman led the defense with eight tackles. C.J. Wilson, Marcus Hands and Lorenzo Osborne had sacks, while Jeremy Chambliss and Travis Williams had interceptions.Kass led the team down the field and running back Chris Johnson capped it off with a one-yard touchdown plunge. Johnson, who ran for 40 yards on nine carries, is competing with the likes of Dominique Lindsay (19 yards on five carries), Jonathan Williams (34 yards on six carries) and Norman Whitney (23 yards on six carries) for work.“I thought we had a good day today,” Johnson said. “We ran the ball well, me and Dominique Lindsay. We caught some balls out of the backfield. I thought we executed today.“We’re trying to put this team on our back and make us winners. We’re trying to take a little pressure off Kass because it’s his first year. We’re just trying to put it on our backs and run with it.”Holtz said he likes the enthusiasm his players are showing.“I think there’s an unbelievable amount of excitement with these guys but, at the same time, I think they understand the serious of what we’re going up against and how far we have to go in order to go to compete at this level,” Holtz said. “We’re going to play some really good football teams, especially the one at the beginning of the year.”The Pirates will hold their final scrimmage Friday at 4:30 p.m. in preparation for the Sept. 1 season-opener at Virginia Tech.“Friday will be our dress rehearsal for Virginia Tech,” Holtz said. “It will be more like a game. We’ll put our (first-string) on one side and everybody else on the other sideline. We have to start getting used to substitutions. We’ll go through the whole pre-game warm up and pre-game routine.”Following Saturday’s scrimmage, the Pirates and their fans had a chance to mingle.“The fans have been absolutely phenomenal the way they’ve supported this program,” Holtz said. “With the excitement and the enthusiasm, I can’t say, thank you’ enough. That’s what this Meet the Pirates is all about. This is an opportunity for a lot of the Pirate Nation to meet a lot of the players but, at the same time, it’s an opportunity for us to get out there and intermix with the fans.”
GREENVILLE — The East Carolina Pirates will have one final tune-up on Friday before the season opener Sept. 1 at Virginia Tech.
Between now and then, ECU head coach Skip Holtz said his team still has plenty of work to do. However, he did see some positive plays during the team’s second scrimmage on a hot, sunny Saturday afternoon at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium.“I thought there were a lot of positive things on both sides of the ball,” Holtz said. “As a football team, what we have to do is take this film, evaluate it and put the pieces of the puzzle together to make sure that we’re ready to play.“I was really pleased with the hitting and the way they ran around. I think the attitude of this football team is excellent. I think they’re working extremely hard, but we still have a long way to go before we’re ready to play a game.”Holtz, one of 15 coaches selected for the Liberty Mutual Coach of the Year, wore a wireless microphone and was filmed by Intersport during the scrimmage. Likely caught on tape are some encouraging words and some harsh words for his players.“We have a lot of young players, inexperienced players,” Holtz said. “Any time you deal with youth and inexperience, you deal with a hit-or-miss mentality. One punt goes 65 yards with unbelievable hang time and the next one … goes off the side of his foot for eight yards.“I just want to know what to expect when the ball is snapped. I would much rather have 35 yards every time and know exactly what we’re going to get, but that’s why we have to keep practicing.”Quarterback Rob Kass looked sharp at times for the Pirates. Some fans got a scare when Kass got up slowly off the ground after taking a hard hit while completing a pass. He grimaced while moving his left (non-throwing) shoulder as he was being attended to by trainers.Kass, who completed 14-of-22 passes for 123 yards, shook it off and returned to the field a short time later.“I think we performed really well,” said Kass, who saw Van Eskridge return an interception 48 yards for a touchdown. “Getting out here and going offense against defense was a great opportunity.“We still have a steep hill to go. Virginia Tech is a great team and we have to prepare every week like we’re going against a team like Virginia Tech or a team like West Virginia. It’s a great opportunity for the first game of the year to go against a team like Virginia Tech. We feel like we’re up for the challenge.”Back-up Brett Clay hit 6-of-15 passes for 107 yards. J.R. Kraemer hauled in a 58-yard strike from Clay. Dwayne Harris led all receivers with his four catches, good for 31 yards.Cliff Perryman led the defense with eight tackles. C.J. Wilson, Marcus Hands and Lorenzo Osborne had sacks, while Jeremy Chambliss and Travis Williams had interceptions.Kass led the team down the field and running back Chris Johnson capped it off with a one-yard touchdown plunge. Johnson, who ran for 40 yards on nine carries, is competing with the likes of Dominique Lindsay (19 yards on five carries), Jonathan Williams (34 yards on six carries) and Norman Whitney (23 yards on six carries) for work.“I thought we had a good day today,” Johnson said. “We ran the ball well, me and Dominique Lindsay. We caught some balls out of the backfield. I thought we executed today.“We’re trying to put this team on our back and make us winners. We’re trying to take a little pressure off Kass because it’s his first year. We’re just trying to put it on our backs and run with it.”Holtz said he likes the enthusiasm his players are showing.“I think there’s an unbelievable amount of excitement with these guys but, at the same time, I think they understand the serious of what we’re going up against and how far we have to go in order to go to compete at this level,” Holtz said. “We’re going to play some really good football teams, especially the one at the beginning of the year.”The Pirates will hold their final scrimmage Friday at 4:30 p.m. in preparation for the Sept. 1 season-opener at Virginia Tech.“Friday will be our dress rehearsal for Virginia Tech,” Holtz said. “It will be more like a game. We’ll put our (first-string) on one side and everybody else on the other sideline. We have to start getting used to substitutions. We’ll go through the whole pre-game warm up and pre-game routine.”Following Saturday’s scrimmage, the Pirates and their fans had a chance to mingle.“The fans have been absolutely phenomenal the way they’ve supported this program,” Holtz said. “With the excitement and the enthusiasm, I can’t say, thank you’ enough. That’s what this Meet the Pirates is all about. This is an opportunity for a lot of the Pirate Nation to meet a lot of the players but, at the same time, it’s an opportunity for us to get out there and intermix with the fans.”
Sawyer recovering from injury
By KEVIN TRAVIS, Sports Editor
Talk about playing through pain.
Washington Pam Pack coach Sport Sawyer suffered an injured knee during Friday night’s season opener, a 35-13 win over North Pitt. Though Sawyer was hurt early in the game, he stuck around to the end.“I was in pain the whole game,” said Sawyer, who coached most of the game while on crutches. “It was swollen up like a balloon, but I wasn’t going to leave the kids for anything.”Washington’s fourth-year head coach was looking at a flag on the field when the incident occurred.“Travis (Daniels) ran by the sideline and I was looking at him,” Sawyer said. “Then I looked to check on the flag and that’s when blockers ran into me. I had my head turned and never saw them. One flew across my leg and I felt something tear. I had never felt anything like that before. I tried to take a step and almost went down.”An initial diagnosis revealed a torn meniscus and a fracture by the kneecap. Sawyer will head to the doctor’s on Monday to determine what needs to be done, and when.“I can’t put any weight on it now,” Sawyer said. “(The doctors) said I could do more damage that way.”With Sawyer likely facing surgery, he’s not sure what approach he’ll take to coaching his team.“They said I could probably coach from a golf cart,” Sawyer said. “I can wear a headset and talk with coach (Larry) Walker and give him the plays.“I think the big thing will be with practice. I don’t want to be in the doctor’s office and miss practice, but I have good coaches like Larry Walker and Jon Blank who will do a good job.”Speaking of good jobs, Travis Daniels certainly did that Friday night. The senior ran for 330 yards and four touchdowns in Washington’s victory.“During the course of a game, you don’t look at stats,” Sawyer said. “You just look at things like what plays are working and what plays are hot. Dakuan Spencer, Jamont Jones and Tony Turnage had great blocks on the perimeter to help free Travis, and the offensive line did a very good job and they’ve made improvements.“Travis is a great runner. He turned a 10-yard play into a 65-yard play.”The Pack (1-0) will play its home opener this Friday night as it takes on the Tarboro Vikings (0-1) at J.G. “Choppy” Wagner Stadium in the annual Victory Bell Bowl. Tarboro fell 41-12 to Nash Central on Friday night.While resting on the couch, Sawyer plans to study up on the Vikings.“I’ll watch some of our game film and go over it,” Sawyer said. “I’m going to take a look at Tarboro and try to come up with a game plan.”
Talk about playing through pain.
Washington Pam Pack coach Sport Sawyer suffered an injured knee during Friday night’s season opener, a 35-13 win over North Pitt. Though Sawyer was hurt early in the game, he stuck around to the end.“I was in pain the whole game,” said Sawyer, who coached most of the game while on crutches. “It was swollen up like a balloon, but I wasn’t going to leave the kids for anything.”Washington’s fourth-year head coach was looking at a flag on the field when the incident occurred.“Travis (Daniels) ran by the sideline and I was looking at him,” Sawyer said. “Then I looked to check on the flag and that’s when blockers ran into me. I had my head turned and never saw them. One flew across my leg and I felt something tear. I had never felt anything like that before. I tried to take a step and almost went down.”An initial diagnosis revealed a torn meniscus and a fracture by the kneecap. Sawyer will head to the doctor’s on Monday to determine what needs to be done, and when.“I can’t put any weight on it now,” Sawyer said. “(The doctors) said I could do more damage that way.”With Sawyer likely facing surgery, he’s not sure what approach he’ll take to coaching his team.“They said I could probably coach from a golf cart,” Sawyer said. “I can wear a headset and talk with coach (Larry) Walker and give him the plays.“I think the big thing will be with practice. I don’t want to be in the doctor’s office and miss practice, but I have good coaches like Larry Walker and Jon Blank who will do a good job.”Speaking of good jobs, Travis Daniels certainly did that Friday night. The senior ran for 330 yards and four touchdowns in Washington’s victory.“During the course of a game, you don’t look at stats,” Sawyer said. “You just look at things like what plays are working and what plays are hot. Dakuan Spencer, Jamont Jones and Tony Turnage had great blocks on the perimeter to help free Travis, and the offensive line did a very good job and they’ve made improvements.“Travis is a great runner. He turned a 10-yard play into a 65-yard play.”The Pack (1-0) will play its home opener this Friday night as it takes on the Tarboro Vikings (0-1) at J.G. “Choppy” Wagner Stadium in the annual Victory Bell Bowl. Tarboro fell 41-12 to Nash Central on Friday night.While resting on the couch, Sawyer plans to study up on the Vikings.“I’ll watch some of our game film and go over it,” Sawyer said. “I’m going to take a look at Tarboro and try to come up with a game plan.”
Saturday, August 18, 2007
Pirates scrimmage
The East Carolina Pirates held their second scrimmage of the summer on a hot, sunny Saturday afternoon at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. Head coach Skip Holtz said the team still has a long ways to go before its season opener Sept. 1 at Virginia Tech.
Read about the scrimmage in Sunday's Washington Daily News.
On Monday, C.J. Wilson gives his thoughts on the scrimmage and the team's opportunity to meet some of the ECU faithful.
Read about the scrimmage in Sunday's Washington Daily News.
On Monday, C.J. Wilson gives his thoughts on the scrimmage and the team's opportunity to meet some of the ECU faithful.
Sawyer on the mend
Washington coach Sport Sawyer was resting at home Saturday afternoon one day after suffering a knee injury while coaching against North Pitt on Friday.
Sawyer had X-rays taken Friday night and will have an MRI on Monday to determine the extent of his injuries.
Sawyer, who suffered the injury early in Friday's game, said he wasn't going to leave his players for anything.
Read more about this in Sunday's Washington Daily News sports.
Sawyer had X-rays taken Friday night and will have an MRI on Monday to determine the extent of his injuries.
Sawyer, who suffered the injury early in Friday's game, said he wasn't going to leave his players for anything.
Read more about this in Sunday's Washington Daily News sports.
Friday, August 17, 2007
Area scores
Coastal Conference
Washington 35, North Pitt 13
Greene Central 27, South Central 12
Fike 32, D.H. Conley 6
West Craven 21, Southern Wayne 6
Eastern Wayne 56, West Carteret 0
Atlantic Conference
First Flight 16, Northside 0
Williamston 6, Northeastern 2
SE Halifax 38, Roanoke 36
Albemarle Conference
Plymouth 12, Farmville Central 6
Currituck 3, Manteo 0
Perquimans 58, Mattamuskeet 0
Camden 17, Pasquotank 14
Tideland Conference
North Stokes 33, Cape Hatteras 0
Perquimans 58, Mattamuskeet 0
Aug. 23 Games
ENCSD at Creswell
Aug. 24 Games
Coastal Conference
Tarboro at Washington
D.H. Conley at Northern Nash
East Duplin at Havelock
Bertie at J.H. Rose
New Bern at Hoggard
Farmville at South Central
West Carteret at East Carteret
West Craven at SouthWest Edgecombe
Atlantic Conference
Northside at North Duplin
North Edgecombe at Roanoke
Southside at Rosewood
Williamston at Edenton-Holmes
Albemarle Conference
Jamesville at Plymouth
First Flight at Camden
Manteo at Northeastern
Tideland Conference
Jamesville at Plymouth
Columbia at Pamlico
Mattamuskeet at Northampton-East
Washington 35, North Pitt 13
Greene Central 27, South Central 12
Fike 32, D.H. Conley 6
West Craven 21, Southern Wayne 6
Eastern Wayne 56, West Carteret 0
Atlantic Conference
First Flight 16, Northside 0
Williamston 6, Northeastern 2
SE Halifax 38, Roanoke 36
Albemarle Conference
Plymouth 12, Farmville Central 6
Currituck 3, Manteo 0
Perquimans 58, Mattamuskeet 0
Camden 17, Pasquotank 14
Tideland Conference
North Stokes 33, Cape Hatteras 0
Perquimans 58, Mattamuskeet 0
Aug. 23 Games
ENCSD at Creswell
Aug. 24 Games
Coastal Conference
Tarboro at Washington
D.H. Conley at Northern Nash
East Duplin at Havelock
Bertie at J.H. Rose
New Bern at Hoggard
Farmville at South Central
West Carteret at East Carteret
West Craven at SouthWest Edgecombe
Atlantic Conference
Northside at North Duplin
North Edgecombe at Roanoke
Southside at Rosewood
Williamston at Edenton-Holmes
Albemarle Conference
Jamesville at Plymouth
First Flight at Camden
Manteo at Northeastern
Tideland Conference
Jamesville at Plymouth
Columbia at Pamlico
Mattamuskeet at Northampton-East
Daniels runs wild in Pam Pack win
KEVIN TRAVIS
Sports Editor
BETHEL -- Travis Daniels helped ease Sport Sawyer’s pain.
Daniels galloped for 330 yards and four touchdowns to lead the Washington Pam Pack to a 35-13 win over the North Pitt Panthers in Friday’s season opener.
“I’m not going to lie -- I didn’t expect that much,” Daniels said. “I came out ready to play, but I didn’t think I was going to get that much.”
Daniels’ career night helped alleviate some of the pain Sawyer was feeling as he hobbled off the field on crutches. The Pam Pack’s fourth-year head coach was blindsided during a play and injured his knee.
Immediately after the game, Sawyer went to the hospital for X-rays.
As Sawyer was headed to the hospital, Washington defensive coordinator Jon Blank remained on the field and praised Daniels’ effort.
“I don’t know how many times tonight I said, ‘thank, God, for Travis Daniels,’” Blank said. “He played his butt off. He broke so many tackles and he just kept his legs churning. He was super tonight.”
Jamont Jones got the Pam Pack (1-0) off to a super start. The senior took the opening kick and raced 82 yards for a touchdown, giving Washington a 6-0 lead just 15 seconds into the game. Justin Meekins added the first of his five PATs for a 7-0 advantage.
North Pitt (0-1) threatened to tie the game on its second series, driving to Washington’s 8-yard-line. However, Chase Tripp stuffed Vontrell Moss for a 5-yard loss on fourth-and-one, giving the Pack the ball.
On the next play, Daniels broke loose for an 87-yard touchdown run to give Washington a 14-0 lead.
Tripp came up big all night for Washington. He finished with 14 tackles and a pair of fumble recoveries.
“I wanted to do my best to lead by example,” Tripp said. “I wanted to lead the defense. Some of the guys were quiet and I wanted to get them to step up. They stepped up.”
Jones certainly stepped up as he picked off two passes to go with his kickoff return for a touchdown. Tony Turnage also had an interception for the Pack.
“Jamont played his butt off,” Blank said. “He played both ways and he was dead tired, but he still had the ability to go out there and get the two picks.”
After another big stop by the Pack defense, Daniels plowed over from a yard out for a 21-0 lead with 8:09 remaining in the first half.
The Panthers were able to get on the scoreboard at the 3:58 mark when Maurice Williams scooted in from 11 yards out. The score was set up when North Pitt blocked a Washington punt -- something they did twice during the game.
It appeared the score would remain 21-7 at the half, but Daniels had one last trick up his sleeve. Faced with a fourth-and-forever, Daniels took a handoff, darted left, juked right and then had clear sailing for a 39-yard scamper to the end zone on the final play of the half, giving the Pack a 28-7 cushion.
It stayed that way until the fourth. Anthony Williams, who ran for 117 yards on 14 carries, gave North Pitt some hope when he scored on a 15-yard run to pull the Panthers within 28-13.
But Daniels put the exclamation point on his night one play later, rumbling 65 yards for his fourth score to ice the game.
“That felt good,” Daniels said. “It let the team know that nothing was over. I’m going to give it 100 percent every play.”
Austin Thompson was efficient at quarterback for the Pack. He hit 5-of-13 passes for 41 yards. Jones was his favorite target as he hauled in four passes for 39 yards.
The Pack plays its home opener next Friday night against Tarboro in the annual Victory Bell Bowl.
Washington North Pitt
13 First Downs 13
39-378 Rushes-Yards 43-212
41 Passing Yards 100
13-5-0 Pass-Comp-Int 16-7-3
5-23.2 Punting 4-28.5
4-2 Fumbles-Lost 3-2
10-94 Penalties 5-42
Washington 14 14 0 7 — 35
North Pitt 0 7 0 6 — 13
Scoring Summary
W -- Jamont Jones 82 kickoff return (Justin Meekins kick), 11:45, 1st
W -- Travis Daniels 87 run (Meekins kick), 4:34, 1st
W -- Daniels 1 run (Meekins kick), 8:09, 2nd
NP -- Maurice Williams 11 run (Maurice Williams kick), 3:58, 2nd
W -- Daniels 39 run (Meekins kick), 0:00, 2nd
NP -- Anthony Williams 15 run (kick failed), 9:01, 4th
W -- Daniels 65 run (Meekins kick), 8:46, 4th
Sports Editor
BETHEL -- Travis Daniels helped ease Sport Sawyer’s pain.
Daniels galloped for 330 yards and four touchdowns to lead the Washington Pam Pack to a 35-13 win over the North Pitt Panthers in Friday’s season opener.
“I’m not going to lie -- I didn’t expect that much,” Daniels said. “I came out ready to play, but I didn’t think I was going to get that much.”
Daniels’ career night helped alleviate some of the pain Sawyer was feeling as he hobbled off the field on crutches. The Pam Pack’s fourth-year head coach was blindsided during a play and injured his knee.
Immediately after the game, Sawyer went to the hospital for X-rays.
As Sawyer was headed to the hospital, Washington defensive coordinator Jon Blank remained on the field and praised Daniels’ effort.
“I don’t know how many times tonight I said, ‘thank, God, for Travis Daniels,’” Blank said. “He played his butt off. He broke so many tackles and he just kept his legs churning. He was super tonight.”
Jamont Jones got the Pam Pack (1-0) off to a super start. The senior took the opening kick and raced 82 yards for a touchdown, giving Washington a 6-0 lead just 15 seconds into the game. Justin Meekins added the first of his five PATs for a 7-0 advantage.
North Pitt (0-1) threatened to tie the game on its second series, driving to Washington’s 8-yard-line. However, Chase Tripp stuffed Vontrell Moss for a 5-yard loss on fourth-and-one, giving the Pack the ball.
On the next play, Daniels broke loose for an 87-yard touchdown run to give Washington a 14-0 lead.
Tripp came up big all night for Washington. He finished with 14 tackles and a pair of fumble recoveries.
“I wanted to do my best to lead by example,” Tripp said. “I wanted to lead the defense. Some of the guys were quiet and I wanted to get them to step up. They stepped up.”
Jones certainly stepped up as he picked off two passes to go with his kickoff return for a touchdown. Tony Turnage also had an interception for the Pack.
“Jamont played his butt off,” Blank said. “He played both ways and he was dead tired, but he still had the ability to go out there and get the two picks.”
After another big stop by the Pack defense, Daniels plowed over from a yard out for a 21-0 lead with 8:09 remaining in the first half.
The Panthers were able to get on the scoreboard at the 3:58 mark when Maurice Williams scooted in from 11 yards out. The score was set up when North Pitt blocked a Washington punt -- something they did twice during the game.
It appeared the score would remain 21-7 at the half, but Daniels had one last trick up his sleeve. Faced with a fourth-and-forever, Daniels took a handoff, darted left, juked right and then had clear sailing for a 39-yard scamper to the end zone on the final play of the half, giving the Pack a 28-7 cushion.
It stayed that way until the fourth. Anthony Williams, who ran for 117 yards on 14 carries, gave North Pitt some hope when he scored on a 15-yard run to pull the Panthers within 28-13.
But Daniels put the exclamation point on his night one play later, rumbling 65 yards for his fourth score to ice the game.
“That felt good,” Daniels said. “It let the team know that nothing was over. I’m going to give it 100 percent every play.”
Austin Thompson was efficient at quarterback for the Pack. He hit 5-of-13 passes for 41 yards. Jones was his favorite target as he hauled in four passes for 39 yards.
The Pack plays its home opener next Friday night against Tarboro in the annual Victory Bell Bowl.
Washington North Pitt
13 First Downs 13
39-378 Rushes-Yards 43-212
41 Passing Yards 100
13-5-0 Pass-Comp-Int 16-7-3
5-23.2 Punting 4-28.5
4-2 Fumbles-Lost 3-2
10-94 Penalties 5-42
Washington 14 14 0 7 — 35
North Pitt 0 7 0 6 — 13
Scoring Summary
W -- Jamont Jones 82 kickoff return (Justin Meekins kick), 11:45, 1st
W -- Travis Daniels 87 run (Meekins kick), 4:34, 1st
W -- Daniels 1 run (Meekins kick), 8:09, 2nd
NP -- Maurice Williams 11 run (Maurice Williams kick), 3:58, 2nd
W -- Daniels 39 run (Meekins kick), 0:00, 2nd
NP -- Anthony Williams 15 run (kick failed), 9:01, 4th
W -- Daniels 65 run (Meekins kick), 8:46, 4th
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
Aug. 17 area games
Washington at North Pitt
Northside at First Flight
Roanoke at SE Halifax
Northeastern at Williamston
Plymouth at Farmville Central
Perquimans at Mattamuskeet
Northside at First Flight
Roanoke at SE Halifax
Northeastern at Williamston
Plymouth at Farmville Central
Perquimans at Mattamuskeet
Pack Pack to kick off season
Sport Sawyer and his Washington Pam Pack football team will kick off the 2007 season Friday night at North Pitt. The Pack has won the last two meetings with the Panthers.
The Pack looks to improve on last year's 6-6 finish.
Sawyer is hoping to lead the team to its first playoff victory since 1999.
The Northside Panthers are among a handful of other area teams ready to start the season. Coach Keith Boyd and the Panthers begin the season on the road at First Flight.
The Pack looks to improve on last year's 6-6 finish.
Sawyer is hoping to lead the team to its first playoff victory since 1999.
The Northside Panthers are among a handful of other area teams ready to start the season. Coach Keith Boyd and the Panthers begin the season on the road at First Flight.
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