By BRETT KNIGHT
Staff Writer
MAYODAN — McMichael got back to winning ways Friday night at home. After dropping two straight during the spring break week, the Phoenix scored early and often and cruised to a 10-5 victory over Magna Vista.
DMHS, which improved to 8-5 overall, scored in four of its six plate appearances, including three-run showings in the second and fourth. McMichael now has some momentum heading into Tuesday night’s showdown with West Stokes. Both the Phoenix and Wildcats sit atop the conference standings at 3-0.
“We played some team baseball and it’s the first time we have done that in a while,” said McMichael coach John Hall. “I wanted to go into the West Stokes game on a positive not and we are. We got our bats going at the right time.”
Friday’s game was tied at 4-4 after two innings of play, but McMichael outscored the Warriors, 6-1 the rest of the way.
Leading 5-4, McMichael broke the game open with three runs in the fourth. Ross Vaden was hit by a pitch to start the inning, stole second and scored on an RBI-single to left field from Allen Webster. Joseph Hughes drew a walk, while Clark Erskine was hit by a pitch to load the bases. Webster came home on a passed ball, while Hughes made it 8-4 scoring off an RBI-grounder from Corey Shelton.
The home team capped off the scoring with a pair of runs in the sixth. Hughes singled and Shelton doubled to put runners on second and third. Hughes scored on a sacrifice fly to left field from Kenlon Knight, while Shelton later scored on an error.
Picking up the win for McMichael was Steven Trant, who pitched three and two-third innings of relief in place of Hughes, who started. Trant surrendered one run, one hit and two walks to go along with one strikeout. Knight pitched the final one and one-third innings and had two strikeouts.
Saturday, March 29, 2008
Former Ram auditions for pro scouts
By Travis Sawchik
Special to The Daily News
CONWAY, S.C. — NFL scouts struggled to organize and identify 15 numberless, body-armor clad former college players at Coastal Carolina’s pro day on Friday, hollering for media types and curious observers to back away from the mob time after time.
They did, however, know about Jerome Simpson, the former Chanticleers star who finished his career as the Big South’s all-time leading receiver and impressed at the NFL Combine last month with 40-yard dash runs of 4.43 and 4.47 seconds.
Simpson’s workout in Indianapolis earned praise from ESPN’s NFL Draft guru Mel Kiper, who recently listed Simpson as one of his four top sleepers for the upcoming draft.
Because of Simpson’s success in Indianapolis, the 6-foot-2, 200-pound receiving prospect did not participate in the majority of the physical tests that make up pro day — the 40-yard dash, 225-pound bench-press, broad jump and three-cone drill, but he did improve his vertical leap with a jump of 41 inches (he had a 37-inch jump at Indianapolis) and ran routes.
“I kind of felt good today,” Simpson said. “(The vertical jump) was kind of spur of the moment. I just felt like I could improve it (since) they said the combine jump (measurements) were off.”
Special to The Daily News
CONWAY, S.C. — NFL scouts struggled to organize and identify 15 numberless, body-armor clad former college players at Coastal Carolina’s pro day on Friday, hollering for media types and curious observers to back away from the mob time after time.
They did, however, know about Jerome Simpson, the former Chanticleers star who finished his career as the Big South’s all-time leading receiver and impressed at the NFL Combine last month with 40-yard dash runs of 4.43 and 4.47 seconds.
Simpson’s workout in Indianapolis earned praise from ESPN’s NFL Draft guru Mel Kiper, who recently listed Simpson as one of his four top sleepers for the upcoming draft.
Because of Simpson’s success in Indianapolis, the 6-foot-2, 200-pound receiving prospect did not participate in the majority of the physical tests that make up pro day — the 40-yard dash, 225-pound bench-press, broad jump and three-cone drill, but he did improve his vertical leap with a jump of 41 inches (he had a 37-inch jump at Indianapolis) and ran routes.
“I kind of felt good today,” Simpson said. “(The vertical jump) was kind of spur of the moment. I just felt like I could improve it (since) they said the combine jump (measurements) were off.”
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Simpson to work out for pro scouts
By STEVE CANNULI
Sports Editor
CONWAY, S.C. – Boston College’s Matt Ryan had his, LSU’s Glenn Dorsey had his and now Coastal Carolina’s Jerome Simpson too will have his one-on-one day in the sun.
Simpson, who caught the eyes of several National Football League scouts at the February NFL Combine, will hold a pro day workout today on the Coastal Carolina University campus.
The former Reidsville Ram wide receiver who re-wrote the receiving-record books at CCU will perform in front of approximately 20 professional scouts looking to further raise his stock for the upcoming NFL draft in April.
“To me it’s just another workout day,” said Simpson. “Go out and play football. Something I have done all my life.”
The former Chanticleer receiver has already improved his draft status following standout performances at the East-West Shrine game in January and the Combine last month.
Since the combine, where Simpson impressed those in attendance with his 4.47 40-yard dash time – always a knock against Simpson – and his amazing 37.5-inch vertical leap. His 40-time was tied for 6th best among the 54 WRs in Indianapolis and his vertical mark was second.
Simpson, who measured in at 6-1¾ and 199 pounds, set a combine record with an 11-4 standing broad jump. He was already at the top of the list with his massive hand measurement of 11 – the largest of anyone who worked out at the RCA Dome.
“My results in the East-West game and the combine boosted my draft stock,” said Simpson. “Now they want to see if, when you’ve had some time off, can you still perform well.”
Duran Lawson, quarterback from The Citadel, will be throwing the ball to Simpson today in South Carolina.
Sports Editor
CONWAY, S.C. – Boston College’s Matt Ryan had his, LSU’s Glenn Dorsey had his and now Coastal Carolina’s Jerome Simpson too will have his one-on-one day in the sun.
Simpson, who caught the eyes of several National Football League scouts at the February NFL Combine, will hold a pro day workout today on the Coastal Carolina University campus.
The former Reidsville Ram wide receiver who re-wrote the receiving-record books at CCU will perform in front of approximately 20 professional scouts looking to further raise his stock for the upcoming NFL draft in April.
“To me it’s just another workout day,” said Simpson. “Go out and play football. Something I have done all my life.”
The former Chanticleer receiver has already improved his draft status following standout performances at the East-West Shrine game in January and the Combine last month.
Since the combine, where Simpson impressed those in attendance with his 4.47 40-yard dash time – always a knock against Simpson – and his amazing 37.5-inch vertical leap. His 40-time was tied for 6th best among the 54 WRs in Indianapolis and his vertical mark was second.
Simpson, who measured in at 6-1¾ and 199 pounds, set a combine record with an 11-4 standing broad jump. He was already at the top of the list with his massive hand measurement of 11 – the largest of anyone who worked out at the RCA Dome.
“My results in the East-West game and the combine boosted my draft stock,” said Simpson. “Now they want to see if, when you’ve had some time off, can you still perform well.”
Duran Lawson, quarterback from The Citadel, will be throwing the ball to Simpson today in South Carolina.
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Morehead blanked in Easter tourney finale
Staff Report
HAVELOCK — Any momentum the Morehead Panthers had from Tuesday’s win in the Crystal Coast Easter Tournament went quickly out the door in Wednesday afternoon’s finale against New Bern.
The Bears used a pair of home runs and a no-hit performance to come away with an easy 10-0 five inning victory at Havelock High School.
The Panthers, who defeated Havelock 3-0 Tuesday, dropped to 2-8 heading into the second half of the season. MHS is scheduled to take on Bartlett Yancey this Tuesday in Yanceyville.
New Bern got the scoring started early as Brett Williams hit a two-run homer in the bottom of the first inning. After added a run n the third, the Bears broke the game open with a six-run fourth highlighted by a three-run home run from Gabe Brown. The fourth inning saw just two New Bern hits along with four walks and one error by Morehead.
MHS, which had no base runners get past second base, had its best scoring chance in the top of the fourth. Both Stephen Corcoran and Preston Halstead drew one-out walks, but both were left stranded as Grey Davis recorded back-to-back strikeouts. Davis pitched four innings and struck out six batters. Rudy Rutti pitched a perfect fifth and had one strikeout.
Joe Glasgow reached base on an error in the second and Corey Smith reached base on another Bear error in the fifth. However, the miscues didn’t come back to haunt New Bern.
Taylor Trantham got the start for the Panthers and lasted 3 and 1/3 innings. He surrendered eight runs (five earned), six hits and five walks. Trantham also had one strikeout.
Corcoran went the final 1 and 1/3 innings where he gave up two runs (one earned) and three hits.
The game with the Buccaneers will be one of three games for the Panthers this coming week. MHS will also take on Graham (Thursday) and Northern Guilford (Friday).
Tuesday’s game will start at 7 p.m
HAVELOCK — Any momentum the Morehead Panthers had from Tuesday’s win in the Crystal Coast Easter Tournament went quickly out the door in Wednesday afternoon’s finale against New Bern.
The Bears used a pair of home runs and a no-hit performance to come away with an easy 10-0 five inning victory at Havelock High School.
The Panthers, who defeated Havelock 3-0 Tuesday, dropped to 2-8 heading into the second half of the season. MHS is scheduled to take on Bartlett Yancey this Tuesday in Yanceyville.
New Bern got the scoring started early as Brett Williams hit a two-run homer in the bottom of the first inning. After added a run n the third, the Bears broke the game open with a six-run fourth highlighted by a three-run home run from Gabe Brown. The fourth inning saw just two New Bern hits along with four walks and one error by Morehead.
MHS, which had no base runners get past second base, had its best scoring chance in the top of the fourth. Both Stephen Corcoran and Preston Halstead drew one-out walks, but both were left stranded as Grey Davis recorded back-to-back strikeouts. Davis pitched four innings and struck out six batters. Rudy Rutti pitched a perfect fifth and had one strikeout.
Joe Glasgow reached base on an error in the second and Corey Smith reached base on another Bear error in the fifth. However, the miscues didn’t come back to haunt New Bern.
Taylor Trantham got the start for the Panthers and lasted 3 and 1/3 innings. He surrendered eight runs (five earned), six hits and five walks. Trantham also had one strikeout.
Corcoran went the final 1 and 1/3 innings where he gave up two runs (one earned) and three hits.
The game with the Buccaneers will be one of three games for the Panthers this coming week. MHS will also take on Graham (Thursday) and Northern Guilford (Friday).
Tuesday’s game will start at 7 p.m
Cougars rally to win CCET finale
Staff Report
HAVELOCK — Rockingham County won its last two Crystal Coast Easter Tournament games and finished 2-1 on its East coast road swing following Wednesday’s 5-4 win over host Havelock.
Now at 9-3 on the season, the Cougars had to rally from a 4-1 deficit. Rockingham County scored three runs in the bottom of the fifth and added the game-winning run in the bottom of the sixth inning.
“It was good to get those two wins,” RCHS coach Chris Loye said.
Bryan Mitchell, who got the victory and pitched six innings, doubled in Josh Munson in the fifth inning and Cody Westmoreland drove in Mitchell with an RBI-single.
In the bottom of the sixth inning, Munson hit a sacrifice fly and scored Widerman, who led the rally with a single and stole second base.
Havelock’s Stanley Murphy put his team on top, 4-1 with a three-run homerun in the fifth inning.
In the win, Mitchell struck out six, surrendered five hits and allowed four earned runs. In one inning of work, Tyler Burchett got the save and had one strikeout.
Munson led RCHS with a 2 for 3 plate performance.
“This was good because we got some guys in and took a look at them,” added Loye. “We didn’t do as much as we wanted, but we were able to see some things.”
The Cougars return to Wentworth Wednesday night and then return to action on April 1 at Northern Guilford. RCHS also plays Northeast Guilford on April 4 and Reidsville on April 5.
HAVELOCK — Rockingham County won its last two Crystal Coast Easter Tournament games and finished 2-1 on its East coast road swing following Wednesday’s 5-4 win over host Havelock.
Now at 9-3 on the season, the Cougars had to rally from a 4-1 deficit. Rockingham County scored three runs in the bottom of the fifth and added the game-winning run in the bottom of the sixth inning.
“It was good to get those two wins,” RCHS coach Chris Loye said.
Bryan Mitchell, who got the victory and pitched six innings, doubled in Josh Munson in the fifth inning and Cody Westmoreland drove in Mitchell with an RBI-single.
In the bottom of the sixth inning, Munson hit a sacrifice fly and scored Widerman, who led the rally with a single and stole second base.
Havelock’s Stanley Murphy put his team on top, 4-1 with a three-run homerun in the fifth inning.
In the win, Mitchell struck out six, surrendered five hits and allowed four earned runs. In one inning of work, Tyler Burchett got the save and had one strikeout.
Munson led RCHS with a 2 for 3 plate performance.
“This was good because we got some guys in and took a look at them,” added Loye. “We didn’t do as much as we wanted, but we were able to see some things.”
The Cougars return to Wentworth Wednesday night and then return to action on April 1 at Northern Guilford. RCHS also plays Northeast Guilford on April 4 and Reidsville on April 5.
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