TARBORO —
After two weeks of action all three Edgecombe County high school football programs have seen improvement in several categories and still have things to work on.
Friday night didn't help coaches see what was needed to work on offensively, because the ground was wet and the football was bouncing everywhere.
In Leggett, both SouthWest and North Edgecombe lost two fumbles a piece and in Tarboro the Vikings lost three fumbles against the Washington Pam Pack.
There may have been fumbles in both county games, but two players in the county had big games for their respected teams though.
Cougars senior running back, Gerald Hinton put on a performance against the Warriors and impressed the crowd with the moves he used to get around the Warrior defenders. Hinton finished the night with 207 yards on 15 carries and scored three touchdowns.
Through two games, Hinton has 25 carries for 271 yards and has scored six TDs. He is averaging 12 carries for 135 yards per game and three TDs. He is averaging 10.8 yards a carry. Hinton also has 80 yards receiving.
He wasn't the only player in the county gaining big yards and attention, because Vikings senior running back, Quentin Roberson put a show on for the Viking fans. He had 16 carries for 352 yards and three TDs.
Through two games, Roberson has gained 460 yards on 43 carries and has scored six TDs. He is averaging 10.7 yards per carry and three TDs per game.
At North Edgecombe, the young players are reeling in the big yards, because senior fullback Darius Phillips is out with a fractured foot. Phillips fractured his foot two days before the jamboree when several teammates feel on his foot during practice. Phillips has been in a walking boot since the injury. He hasn't been silent though while he has paced the sideline. Phillips has been a driving force on the sidelines helping out the coaching staff. The Warriors have a young inexperienced backfield and Phillips helps them when they come off the field and also cheers them on during the game.
This past Friday, the Warriors gave the ball to freshman fullback Antwoin Pittman who carried the load. He led the Warriors with 97 yards on 12 carries and one TD.
The Warriors were able to play with the Cougars last Friday, even though their head coach Keith Parisher wasn't at practice until Thursday. He had to be taken to the doctor twice during the week to get treated for dehydration. He was at practice Thursday for the walk through and on the sidelines Friday for the game, but said after the game he was ready to get home and relax.
All three county coaches have said similar things during the season so far. We have a lot of things to get better at.
The Warriors key is to get better on both sides of the ball and that will come with game experience since they are so young.
In Tarboro, the Vikings have to find consistency in several spots on the defensive side of the ball. they have been able to start out with 2-0 record, because they have put up 76 points this season.
The Cougars have to get better at the defensive end positions and have to get some experience in the linebacker spots.
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Six Tarboro girls to compete in track finals
Motivation is a big part of the Tarboro Viking girl's track team's success this season. They enjoy working hard during practice for their coach Rickie Dozier and get fulfillment when they compete in events. Friday will be no different for the six girls that are headed to Greensboro to compete in the NCHSAA 2-A state championship meet at North Carolina A&T State University. They will compete in three relay events and the long jump.
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BIG FISH
Camden Grant and her boyfriend Ricky Davis, Jr. caught a 10 pound carp at a state wildlife pond Wednesday morning off of Highway 33 just outside of Tarboro. Grant said she caught the fish on a piece of shrimp around 10:30 a.m.
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Vikings ousted from playoffs by Jaguars
CARRBORO – After defeating the No. 1 seed in the playoffs Friday, the Tarboro Vikings forgot one thing, they had to hit the ball again Tuesday against the Carrboro Jaguars or their season would be over.
Tarboro failed to be productive at the plate and were eliminated from the NCHSAA 2-A playoffs after losing 8-0 in the second round. Tarboro never gave in after getting down early, but they just couldn't catch a break offensively and get anything going after trailing by five runs after the second inning. -
Cougars finish 7th in state golf match
The SouthWest Edgecombe Cougars went through the regionals and won by four strokes. They just couldn't get it going in the state golf championships Monday or Tuesday at Longleaf Golf and Country Club in Southern Pines. The Cougars finished seventh as a team after shooting 658 over the two day period.
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Vikings advance to second round after defeating Bunn
BUNN – The Tarboro Vikings brought their "A" game and some lively bats with them Friday night when they defeated the Bunn Wildcats 7-5 in the first round of the 2-A NCHSAA state baseball playoffs. The last time the Vikings won a playoff game it was at the same location five years ago.
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Bess hired as new Vikings basketball coach
The Tarboro Vikings have made a coaching change in boy's basketball. They hired Reggie Bess as the new Vikings skipper April 26. Bess is a former Viking basketball star who played for Tarboro in 1995-96. He was part of a team that went to the Eastern Regional finals in 95.
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Tarboro native inducted into Wilmington Sports Hall of Fame
Tarboro native and Tarboro High graduate Martin "Glenn" Sasser was inducted into The Greater Wilimington Sports Hall of Fame Sunday.
Sasser was named to the All-Conference and All-State teams during his high school career. He was also selected to play in the Shrine Bowl game in 1960 and then played in the East-West game in 1961. -
16 under softball tryouts
The Tarboro Parks and Recreation Department and Edgecombe County Girls Softball League will be holding tryouts for 16-under girls fast-pitch softball. The tryouts will takes place Monday and wednesday from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. at Indian Lake Sports Complex on field three.
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Lady Vikings ousted from playoffs by Pirates
WENDELL – After beating teams handily all season, the Tarboro Lady Vikings had the rolls reversed against them Wednesday in the first round of the 2-A NCHSAA state playoffs. The Corinth Holders Lady Pirates controlled the ball the entire match and had a fast paced offense that seemed to be unstoppable. They knocked the Vikings out of the playoffs by beating them 9-0 in only 43 minutes of action.
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AAU BASKETBALL
The East Coast Celtics 15-under AAU basketball team went undefeated in USBA Spring Shootout tournament in Durham April 5-7. The Celtics went 5-0 and this was the third tournament they won. They play May 17-19 in Fayetteville. The Celtics are a combination of players from Tarboro, Rocky Mount and Wilson. They will have a car wash in June in Tarboro and location is to be determined. Senior citizens 60-years of age or older will get their cars washed for free. If you are interested contact Coach Ryan Jones at 252-907-2893.
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