By BRETT KNIGHT
Staff Writer
Micah Stanfield has already been part of one rebuilding process while in a Morehead Panther uniform. He hopes he can help do the same at North Carolina A&T as he looks to help an Aggie team that has gone winless in each of the last two seasons.
The senior defensive lineman will get that chance come August once the college football season starts up. Stanfield changed his colors from red, black and white to blue and gold as he recently signed a letter of intent to continue his football career with the Aggies.
“North Carolina A&T had a nice environment and the coaching staff has a real positive attitude,” said Stanfield. “They want to turn around that program.”
Stanfield, who was a three-year starter and a two-time all-conference and all-county selection under MHS coach Mickey Crouch, chose the Aggies over Winston-Salem State. It appears the A&T coaching staff has Stanfield as a projected defensive lineman.
“They (coaching staff) think he can be a good defensive end or defensive tackle,” said Crouch. “I think he can be a good one at college.”
Stanfield, who first put on a football uniform as a seventh grader at Holmes Middle School, was a busy player during his senior season playing on both the offensive and defensive lines. He was the starting defensive tackle and played both guard and tackle on the offensive front. Drawing constant double teams while on defense, Stanfield finished his senior season with 68 tackles, 11 tackles for loss (third on team), three sacks and two fumble recoveries.
“He played hard and gave us good minutes on both sides of the ball,” said Crouch. “When he came in on offense, we got a whole lot better.”
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
Cougar golfers looking strong again
By STEVE WILLIAMS
Special to the Review
When Rockingham County opens its golf season Thursday, the memory of former teammate David Sechrest will be on the mind of every Cougar.
Sechrest died early in his senior year at RCHS, the result of an automobile accident last September.
“It’s been a tough off-season,” Rockingham coach Mike Williams said.
“Emotionally, it’s going to be a roller-coaster ride. We’re going to dedicate every thing we do this year to him. He was our leader and also our comic relief. He was real popular with the other guys on the team.”
Sechrest won the Triad 3-A Conference individual championship last spring, helping the Cougars to the team title.
Rockingham went on to its best post-season in school history, winning the regional for the second straight year and finishing third to Hickory and Gastonia Forestview in the state 3-A tournament.
The Cougars return three of the six players who competed in the state tourney and have several other players with varsity experience.
Junior left-hander Richard Crouse was the Cougars’ top finisher in the state tourney as his 78-75 tied for 12th.
Also back are junior Daniel Tatarski and senior Randy Brill.
Graduation losses from the state tournament team were Ambrose Evans and Lance Dunlap while Wade Crouse, who played quite a bit in his RCHS career, also graduated.
Evans and Crouse are members of the golf team at Rockingham Community College.
Special to the Review
When Rockingham County opens its golf season Thursday, the memory of former teammate David Sechrest will be on the mind of every Cougar.
Sechrest died early in his senior year at RCHS, the result of an automobile accident last September.
“It’s been a tough off-season,” Rockingham coach Mike Williams said.
“Emotionally, it’s going to be a roller-coaster ride. We’re going to dedicate every thing we do this year to him. He was our leader and also our comic relief. He was real popular with the other guys on the team.”
Sechrest won the Triad 3-A Conference individual championship last spring, helping the Cougars to the team title.
Rockingham went on to its best post-season in school history, winning the regional for the second straight year and finishing third to Hickory and Gastonia Forestview in the state 3-A tournament.
The Cougars return three of the six players who competed in the state tourney and have several other players with varsity experience.
Junior left-hander Richard Crouse was the Cougars’ top finisher in the state tourney as his 78-75 tied for 12th.
Also back are junior Daniel Tatarski and senior Randy Brill.
Graduation losses from the state tournament team were Ambrose Evans and Lance Dunlap while Wade Crouse, who played quite a bit in his RCHS career, also graduated.
Evans and Crouse are members of the golf team at Rockingham Community College.
Monday, March 3, 2008
Stewart's homer lifts RHS to win
Staff Report
REIDSVILLE — One swing of the bat gave Reidsville all the momentum it needed in Monday night’s non-conference baseball affair with county-foe Morehead. Jordan Stewart sent a three-run homerun over the rightfield fence in the bottom of the third inning and helped propel Reidsville to a 4-2 victory.
Reidsville improved its record to 2-1 on the young season, while the Panthers fell to 0-2.
The visitors from Eden tied the game at 1-1 in the top of the third as Nick O’Dell (who reached base on an error to start the inning) scored from third on a wild throw into left field.
Anthony Wooten started things off for RHS in the bottom half with a double, while Sam Pugh singled to left field to put runners on first and third. Stewart then sent a Josh Protzek pitch over the rightfield fence to give the Rams a 4-1 edge.
“We’ve been talking about getting hits with men in scoring position,” said Reidsville coach Ernie Holcomb. “We didn’t do that as well as we wanted to tonight, but Jordan certainly stepped up with that homerun. He uncorked a timely shot.”
RHS got a four-hit performance from the pitching trio of Craig Pruitt, Jeremy Pruitt and Wooten. The trio also benefited from the Rams’ offense, which collected 10 hits.
“We just didn’t hit the ball tonight,” said MHS coach Jeff Roberts. “We had some opportunities to come back, but we just didn’t hit the ball.”
REIDSVILLE — One swing of the bat gave Reidsville all the momentum it needed in Monday night’s non-conference baseball affair with county-foe Morehead. Jordan Stewart sent a three-run homerun over the rightfield fence in the bottom of the third inning and helped propel Reidsville to a 4-2 victory.
Reidsville improved its record to 2-1 on the young season, while the Panthers fell to 0-2.
The visitors from Eden tied the game at 1-1 in the top of the third as Nick O’Dell (who reached base on an error to start the inning) scored from third on a wild throw into left field.
Anthony Wooten started things off for RHS in the bottom half with a double, while Sam Pugh singled to left field to put runners on first and third. Stewart then sent a Josh Protzek pitch over the rightfield fence to give the Rams a 4-1 edge.
“We’ve been talking about getting hits with men in scoring position,” said Reidsville coach Ernie Holcomb. “We didn’t do that as well as we wanted to tonight, but Jordan certainly stepped up with that homerun. He uncorked a timely shot.”
RHS got a four-hit performance from the pitching trio of Craig Pruitt, Jeremy Pruitt and Wooten. The trio also benefited from the Rams’ offense, which collected 10 hits.
“We just didn’t hit the ball tonight,” said MHS coach Jeff Roberts. “We had some opportunities to come back, but we just didn’t hit the ball.”
Saturday, March 1, 2008
Lady Rams fall in third round of playoffs
By STEVE WILLIAMS
Special to the Review
Cardinal Gibbons High of Raleigh has already produced state girls championships in volleyball, cross country and swimming in 2007-08. Now the basketball team has earned its time in the spotlight.
The Crusaders used a strong second half to turn back Reidsville 62-54 Friday night at the RHS gymnasium to advance to the 2-A East Regional Tournament, also known as the state’s elite eight.
“This is the first time that women’s basketball has ever made it to Greenville,” said coach Jessica Lowe. “We’ve won 10 games in a row and at this point, I guess anything can happen if you make it this far.”
Cardinal Gibbons, now 23-7, finished second to Graham (29-1) in the Mid-State Conference regular season but stunned the previously-undefeated Red Devils in the conference tournament championship game to gain momentum heading into the state playoffs. They will face Red Springs (24-4) in the first round of the regional Thursday while Graham, which rolled over Eastern Guilford 90-69 Friday in Sectional 3, will play Kill Devil Hills First Flight (27-1).
For the Lady Rams, it was the third straight year they have lost in the Sectional championship game.
“It’s wide open this year,” RHS coach Casey Elrod said. “We felt like it was our year but they (Crusaders) played a wonderful game. You can’t take anything away from them.”
Special to the Review
Cardinal Gibbons High of Raleigh has already produced state girls championships in volleyball, cross country and swimming in 2007-08. Now the basketball team has earned its time in the spotlight.
The Crusaders used a strong second half to turn back Reidsville 62-54 Friday night at the RHS gymnasium to advance to the 2-A East Regional Tournament, also known as the state’s elite eight.
“This is the first time that women’s basketball has ever made it to Greenville,” said coach Jessica Lowe. “We’ve won 10 games in a row and at this point, I guess anything can happen if you make it this far.”
Cardinal Gibbons, now 23-7, finished second to Graham (29-1) in the Mid-State Conference regular season but stunned the previously-undefeated Red Devils in the conference tournament championship game to gain momentum heading into the state playoffs. They will face Red Springs (24-4) in the first round of the regional Thursday while Graham, which rolled over Eastern Guilford 90-69 Friday in Sectional 3, will play Kill Devil Hills First Flight (27-1).
For the Lady Rams, it was the third straight year they have lost in the Sectional championship game.
“It’s wide open this year,” RHS coach Casey Elrod said. “We felt like it was our year but they (Crusaders) played a wonderful game. You can’t take anything away from them.”
DMHS-MHS play to 4-4 softball tie
By BRETT KNIGHT
Staff Writer
Just when Friday’s McMichael-Morehead softball game was getting interesting, Mother Nature decided to play a factor in the outcome.
With the game tied at four each, MHS had one final chance to squeeze out a home win, but the Lady Panthers left two runners stranded on second and third in the bottom of the sixth, as the umpires called the 4-4 game due to darkness.
The game will not be finished and both teams currently have a tie on their overall records even though they both face one another this Friday in Mayodan.
Following a warning from the home plate umpire that the bottom of the sixth would be the final at-bat of the game, MHS was in business as an error in the Lady Phoenix infield put Brittany Tucker on second with no outs. Tucker slid safely into third on a bunt from Ashley Scherer one batter later, which put runners at first and third. Scherer moved to second on a stolen base moment later. However, both runners would be left stranded as McMichael starter Kelly Clark sent down the next three batters in order, including two on strikeouts (one which was the final out).
Staff Writer
Just when Friday’s McMichael-Morehead softball game was getting interesting, Mother Nature decided to play a factor in the outcome.
With the game tied at four each, MHS had one final chance to squeeze out a home win, but the Lady Panthers left two runners stranded on second and third in the bottom of the sixth, as the umpires called the 4-4 game due to darkness.
The game will not be finished and both teams currently have a tie on their overall records even though they both face one another this Friday in Mayodan.
Following a warning from the home plate umpire that the bottom of the sixth would be the final at-bat of the game, MHS was in business as an error in the Lady Phoenix infield put Brittany Tucker on second with no outs. Tucker slid safely into third on a bunt from Ashley Scherer one batter later, which put runners at first and third. Scherer moved to second on a stolen base moment later. However, both runners would be left stranded as McMichael starter Kelly Clark sent down the next three batters in order, including two on strikeouts (one which was the final out).
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