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STANHOPE -- During the clubs' earlier-season meeting, the Southern Nash Ladybirds adopted a defense-first strategy against powerhouse Wilson Fike in Big East Conference girls soccer action.
But in order for that plan to work, mistakes must be curtailed -- and that did not happen as the Ladybirds featured a myriad of miscues and breakdowns.

(L to R) Southern Nash High School's Vanessa Velez and Wilson Fike's Ashlyn Brunetti joust for the ball during last Thursday afternoon's Big East Conference matchup at the SNHS Soccer Complex in Stanhope.

Southern Nash High School's Jada Zimmerman sends the ball to a teammate during last Thursday's Big East Conference home girls soccer event versus Wilson Fike. The visiting Lady Demons won the matchup by a 1-0 margin for Coach Chris Mizelle.

STANHOPE -- It hasn't taken long for Chris Mizelle to establish himself as one of the area's most respected soccer coaches.
Mizelle, a Nash County native, is now in charge of both the girls and boys soccer programs at tradition-rich Wilson Fike High School.
Mizelle's boys squad is the three-time defending champion in the Big East Conference, while the girls team is loaded up for the future with a strong group of young standouts.

Nash County native Chris Mizzelle talks to his Wilson Fike club at halftime of last Thursday's Big East Conference girls soccer match on the road versus Southern Nash.

ROCKY MOUNT -- It was predetermined that either Franklinton High School or Rocky Mount would take boys team medalist honors during Tuesday's Big East Conference Boys Golf Match at Northgreen Country Club.
That's because Franklinton and RM were the only entranst in the three-school event with enough players to be eligible for the team standings.

Northern Nash's Mason Pittman follows his tee shot on a par-3 during Tuesday's Big East Conference boys golf match in Rocky Mount.

BUNN -- Southern Nash stepped out of Big East Conference softball play briefly and came up with a 10-4 road victory Monday against backyard rival Bunn.
The Ladybirds are now 7-1 overall and currently sport a seven-game winning streak under the direction of veteran head coach Scott Collie.
SN never trailed Monday after plating five runs in the top of the first stanza of action.

NASH COUNTY -- Listed are updated scores from the Nash County Recreation & Senior Services Youth Soccer League:

ROCKY MOUNT -- Ultra-efficient Colson Gay tossed a complete-game 3-hitter for Pizza Inn, striking out 10 and yielding only 2 walks along the way as he spearheaded an 8-2 win for his squad against the Wesley Men in last Thursday evening's Rocky Mount Little League baseball action at the RM Sports Complex.
Gay received ample offensive support from Toby Bailey, who lead the 'Pie eaters at the dish with a 2-3 outing, and scored two runs in the process.

NEWPORT NEWS, VA. -- The 7th-ranked North Carolina Wesleyan College Baseball Team dropped its rematch at Christopher Newport University last Friday, falling 8-7 in a back-and-forth contest.
The tough non-conference loss dropped the Bishops to 23-5 overall, while the Captains improved to 12-7.

RED OAK -- Spring Break didn't curtail the momentum the Northern Nash High School boys tennis team continues to gain in the always-competitive Big East Conference.
The Fighting Knights returned from break and have been rolling, including victories last week against league rivals Rocky Mount and Wilson Hunt.