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CLEVELAND -- Like many of his club's squandered rebounding opportunities, Southern Nash coach Robbie Kennedy couldn't help but feel like Monday's matchup against Clayton was a potential victory that got away.
Kennedy's crew managed to be competitive with Clayton's talented guards, but the Firebirds were tamed time and time again on the boards as part of a 63-57 setback to the Comets in the opening round of the Cleveland Classic Christmas Basketball Tournament at Cleveland High School in Johnston County.

CLEVELAND -- Even with a sluggish start, Nash Central High School's boys basketball squad has shown some potential in the early portion of the 2015-16 campaign.
Central had difficulty with a challening early schedule, and the Bulldogs' promise wasn't necessarily displayed in the win-loss column.
But Nash Central, coached by Renny Taylor, made a statement at the annual Nash County Christmas Basketball Tournament in mid-December.

CLEVELAND -- When he accepted the girls basketball head coach position over the summer, Southern Nash High School's Jordan Bass knew he was making a long-term commitment.
And that daunting task didn't bother him one bit.
Bass, a graduated of SN and long-time assistant football and boys hoops coach, wanted the challenge of building the girls basketball program literally from the foundation on up.

CHAPEL HILL -- Wells Fargo, along with the North Carolina High School Athletic Association, has announced the standings for fall sports in the Wells Fargo Cup competitions for the 2014-15 academic year.
The award recognizes the high schools that achieve the best overall interscholastic athletic performance within each of the state's four competitive classifications. The Cup program is in its 37th year.

ROCKY MOUNT -- Listed are the results from the final pre-holiday Big East Conference Swim Meet, which was held Dec. 17 at the Harrison Family YMCA Pool in Nash County:

ROCKY MOUNT -- North Carolina Wesleyan College's 2016 baseball campaign will kick off Feb. 6 with a home doubleheader against Lynchburg College out of Virginia.
The Bishops will once again serve as the hosts for the annual USA South Conference Tournament from April 14-17 in Rocky Mount.
North Carolina Wesleyan College's complete ledger is as follows, with home outings listed in CAPS:

Southern Nash's Jessy Lucas (right) goes up for a jumper in the paint during Monday's loss to Clayton at the Cleveland Classic Basketball Tournament in Johnston County.

Southern Nash's Caitlin Batchelor scores for the Ladybirds during Monday's tournament matchup against the Clayton Comets.

Nash Central's Keshun Peoples elevates for a basket during Monday's triumph against West Johnston at the Cleveland Classic Tournament.

Southern Nash's Marquise Wright (with ball) drives for a bucket during the Firebirds' loss to Clayton at the Cleveland Classic Holiday Basketball Tournament.

Nash Central's Rebecca Speight prepares to dish the ball for teammate's layup during Monday's conquest over West Johnston at the Cleveland Classic Basketball Tournament.

Myia Spivey (left) was amazing during Nash Central's run toward the Cleveland Classic Championship last season -- and she helped the Lady Bulldogs get off to a strong start in the 2015 event on Monday against West Johnston.

As is tradition, and with apologies to Clement Clarke Moore, it is that time of year for a Soapbox original, 'Twas the Night After Christmas:

Love your pet? Then let's review some things we all should do this new year, including me!
~ DIET. Too many of us don't measure the food, just eyeball it. As I found from my last vet visit, this can add up to an unhealthy weight gain for your pet.
~ PLAY. Pets get bored too. If they are sociable, make some play dates. Remember too, that they are happy to have play time with you!
~ SAVE. Are you prepared for an emergency? Accidents happen or pets get sick or they need extra care as they get older. Put back a bit each week for those events.

Many resolutions revolve around doing less: spending less, eating less, weighing less. These are all really great goals, but are they SMART? A SMART goal is Specific, Measureable, Attainable, Realistic and Timely.
It is nearly impossible to break a habit without replacing it with something else. To say "don't snack , don't spend" is hard for our brains, we don't know how to do NOTHING. So try this:

RALEIGH -- The 66th Annual Raleigh Hot Stove League Banquet is slated for January 26 at the McKimmon Center on the campus of North Carolina State University.
A silent auction will be held at 5:15 p.m., followed by dinner at 6 p.m.
Special guests include Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash and Pat O'Conner, the President of Minor League Baseball.
Among the honorees are Chris Archer (Tampa Bay Rays), Pete Bock (Coastal Plain League), Mike Birling (Durham Bulls), Logan Ratledge (North Carolina State University), Steven Scott (Cardinal Gibbons High School), Bill Law (Durham Bulls) and Tim Stevens (Raleigh News and Observer).

Southern Nash's Fred Dickens (right) makes a strong move toward the basket during Monday afternoon's setback against the Clayton Comets in the opening round of the Cleveland Classic Basketball Tournament in Johnston County.