Andy Durham | December 31, 2007
from Charlotte.com and GREENSBOROSports.com WBT-AM (1110) Charlotte launched a Saturday night oldies show called “WBT Time Machine” featuring former “Magic 96.1″ host Gary “Boomer” Von Cannon at 9 p.m. on Dec. 29. Shows include historic WBT moments from the station’s 85-year history. Von Cannon’s first show was dedicated to late Charlotte deejay Rockin’ Ray Gooding. …Read the Rest…
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Don Moore | December 31, 2007
There was a time, when you didn’t have to worry what you were going to do on New Year’s Eve – go see the Monarchs or Generals play in the coliseum. While those days have gone and a new hockey team is just a idea on the table, I thought it might be a good …Read the Rest…
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Andy Durham | December 31, 2007
Minnesota claims 2007 UNCG Southern Scuffle title, UNCG places four GREENSBORO, NC – After two days of wrestling, the team from Minnesota walked away with the 2007 UNCG Southern Scuffle championship and claimed their third team title. The Golden Gophers also won four individual titles. UNCG had four wrestlers place as senior Jeff Hedges along …Read the Rest…
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Andy Durham | December 31, 2007
Danny Green has made coming off the bench something of an art for top-ranked North Carolina this season. The junior matched his career-high with 20 points and sparked the decisive second-half spurt Sunday night to help North Carolina beat Valparaiso 90-58, keeping the Tar Heels rolling as they head into the final games of their …Read the Rest…
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Andy Durham | December 31, 2007
This year’s tournament was almost off the charts, with a sell-out crowd for Friday night’s finals. They had to stop selling tickets for the Greensboro Day-Dudley boys game and the crowd was announced to be right at 4,500. This tournament has come a long way when you look back at 1997 when the Grimsley boys …Read the Rest…
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Andy Durham | December 31, 2007
This was our last week of the contest and Helms was winner in week number 17. Helms finished up at 11-4 take home the last two CiCi’s Pizza Buffets. Helms was (11-4), Big Jim went (11-4), Rob closed out the year at (10-5), James Tucker came in at (9-6), Nick was (9-6), and BigBobby and …Read the Rest…
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Andy Durham | December 30, 2007
Wachovia Holiday Classic: Boys Finals-High Point Andrews 65, Thomasville 63….HPA(9-1) Thomasville(5-1) for Andrews Joe Warren had 22, Charles Goodwin 17 and Tony Washington 10. Cary Holiday Tournament: Ragsdale 82, Durham Academy 45 for the Championship….Jay Canty had 26 points for the Ragsdale Tigers and was named MVP of the Tournament. Ladarious Canty had 16 for …Read the Rest…
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Andy Durham | December 30, 2007
Bruce Mitchell of the Pro Wrestling Torch(www.pwtorch.com) writes: I’m sorry to hear about Thacker.(on the death of the former N.C. State heavyweight wrestler Tab Thacker) Being that large can definitely have a downside to your health. No, Andy, I didn’t take a camera with me to the Ric Flair finale. I was hoping you were …Read the Rest…
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Don Moore | December 29, 2007
Over the past few days we have been experiencing some issues with the Website Loading Slowly. After some investigation, it was discovered that we were on a busy database server. Today I moved everything to one that is not as busy, so I hope.
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Don Moore | December 29, 2007
Andy had the camera out as well as the broadcast mike. Here are a few pictures he took when not broadcasting. www.flickr.com For a SLIDE SHOW go to Flickr here.
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Andy Durham | December 29, 2007
from WildcatOne.com: When P.J. Hairston walked off the McKale Center floor last Saturday following his game in the GOAZCATS.com Showdown, a boy in the crowd asked him where he would be playing his college ball, apparently impressed with Hairston’s shooting ability from all over the court. “Right here,” said Hairston, pointing to Lute and Bobbi …Read the Rest…
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Bruce | December 29, 2007
By Bruce Bullingtno Gambling Editor North Carolina, which has generally been behind-the-times when it comes to gambling, was powerless to stop the arrival of the newest OTB to arrive in Greensboro. Furthermore, they cannot stop one from opening in every neighborhood in the state. Right now, it’s possible for your neighbor to be betting the …Read the Rest…
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Andy Durham | December 29, 2007
Former Wolfpack wrestler Tab Thacker has died at the age of 45 in Raleigh. Thacker was an NCAA heavyweight champion and four-time ACC champ. He had suffered from poor health in recent years and had lost both of his legs within the past few months due to complications from severe diabetes. Big Tab weighed upwards …Read the Rest…
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Paul Lambeth | December 29, 2007
Last week 2-3, 60-82-4 for the season, lets see if we can finish the regular season on a strong note. With most if not all the playoff bound teams locked into position this looks like a great week to load up on those teams just playing for pride. First off though let’s hit some of …Read the Rest…
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Andy Durham | December 29, 2007
Wachovia Classic in High Point: Thomasville 63, Northern Guilford 58 High Point Andrews 72, Southern Lee 48…. Thomasville(5-0) will meet HP Andrews(7-1) in the finals tonight. Cary Holiday Classic: Ragsdale 56, Greenfield 53 The Ragsdale Tigers(9-2) will meet Durham Academy for the title tonight.
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Don Moore | December 29, 2007
It’s hard to say when the College Bowl Season starts, with so many bowl games. The first was San Diego County Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl featuring Utah vs. Navy on December 20th. There have been TEN other bowls since. While the Almo Bowl is tonight at 8PM, I suspect (AND INVITE ALL) to join the …Read the Rest…
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Don Moore | December 28, 2007
Greensboro Day captures its third straight Championship and 8th overall. Dudley 46 – GDS 51 – Stats All Tournament Team – Boys Javan Mitchell – MVP, GDS Jay Lewis, GDS Bruce Woodall, GDS Marcus Heath, Dudley Brandon Pennix, Dudley Jacquan Beloved, Grimsley Coach Freddy Johnson passes Mac Morris and David Price for total titles with …Read the Rest…
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Don Moore | December 28, 2007
Grimsley captures the 2007 Pizza Hut Little Four Invitational Tournament at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex. NW 38 – Grimsley 56 – Stats All Tournament Team Trumae Lucas, Grimsley – MVP Kristen Fields, Grimsley Gretchen Bennett, Northwest Anna Scholbohm, Northwest Megan Pender, Smith Jasmine Lucas, Page Phil Weaver wins his third women’s title and seventh overall- …Read the Rest…
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Don Moore | December 28, 2007
Grimsley 54 – NE 50 – Stats Andy called between games and has some pictures coming our way, possibly as soon as tomorrow.
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Don Moore | December 28, 2007
Southwest Boys Claim 7th Southwest defeats Northwest to claim 7th place at the Pizza Hut Little Four Invitational Tournament. SW 52 – NW 42 – Stats Defending Champion Page Girls take 3rd place Smith 37 – Page 42 – Stats Dudley Girls take 5th place at Pizza Hut Little Four Invitational Dudley 51 – SW …Read the Rest…
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