Campbell Camels thumps Bluefield 59-7

Campbell players celebrate after second quarter touchdown. 

BUIES CREEK, N.C.  - The Campbell Camels destroyed NAIA Bluefield Rams 59-7 in their season opener Saturday at Barker-Lane Stadium.

Outstanding senior De'Sawn Jones Rolled up 142 yards on the ground with three touchdowns; freshman Elijah Burress was 11 of 13 passing for 163 yards and a touchdown.  Jared Joyner rushed for 104 yards and a score, as the Camels piled up 345 yards of total offense. 

Campbell went into the half leading 42-0 after Burress connected with Aaron Blockmon on a 46-yard pitch and catch.  The lead swelled to 59-0 on a Darius Barnes 27-yard scamper. 

Bluefield finally got on the board with a Alex Martin 7 yard run late in the 4th quarter.  Alas, it was way too little, way too late for the Rams. 

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Notes: 

De' Shawn Jones had his sixth career 100 yard rushing game.  Jones rushed for 122 yards and three scores in the first half before playing sparingly in the second half. 

Trey Sander's 55 yard punt return touchdown opened up the games scoring. 

Campbell returns to action Next Saturday when they hit the road for a 6:00pm kickoff at Chowan.

Turnovers doom Shaw in season opener

Head Coach Adrian Jones 

DURHAM, N.C. - Limestone (Gaffney, SC) forced eight turnovers, spoiling the head coaching debut of  Adrian Jones, with a 35-6 win over the Shaw Bears at Durham County Memorial Stadium.

Freshman QB Timothy Abbott struggled in his college debut.  The Washington, DC. native was harassed by the Limestone defense all afternoon.  Abbott was sacked eight times, intercepted  twice,  and lost 3 fumbles.  A plethora of fumbles and sack yardage culminated in just 97 yards of total offense for Shaw. 

Limestone Built a 14-point lead with scoring an offensive touchdown.  PJ Brown returned an interception 32 yards for the games opening touchdown - followed by a Timkarkus Dawkins 6 yard scoop and score on a Bears muffed point  The lone bright spot for Shaw was the play of junior wide receiver Trevante Long who hauled in 8 passes for 75 yards.

The story of the game for Shaw; too many mistakes.  It's back to the drawing board for Coach Jones and his staff.

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Notes:

Adrian Jones returned to the Bull City were he stared as a high school QB at Southern Durham. Jones was also the head coach at Southern where he lead the Spartans to the 2013 3-AA state title.  Jones was also an All-CIAA defensive back at NCCU and former assistant coach for his Alma mater.

Shaw returns to action next Saturday in a 1:30pm kick-off at Wingate.  The Bears return home to face UNC Pembroke Sept. 17th at 1pm. 

USA!!!!USA!!!!USA!!!!!

Simone Biles bacame the most decorated women's gymnast in American history. 

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Every four years, the worlds best athletes gather for the Olympic Games, with hopes of Olympic glory.  Countries that you rarely see, or hear from, get their opportunity to shine on the world stage.  

In this day of social media and extreme technology, sports is given to us in "real time." The 31st Olympiad has taught me that we truly live in a global world. I watched the South Korean men's soccer team score goals, then Dab, A la Cam Newton.  I couldn't believe my eyes.  I also witnessed the US Women's basketball team continue their dominance; they won their sixth consecutive gold medal, knocking off an overmatched Spanish national team.  

We (America) dominated the medal count, especially gold.  121 total medals; 46 gold, 37 silver, and 38 bronze.

Michael Phelps was his usual dominate self, winning five gold medals in Rio. 

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We owned the swimming pool with athletes like: Michael Phelps, Katie Ledecky, and Simone Manuel. The aforementioned Manuel became the first African American woman to win a gold medal in swimming.  America also dominated women's gymnastics, winning the team gold. Simone Biles (another AA) won the all around gold medal - Biles also captured gold on the vault and floor exercise.  Don't get me started with men's and women's basketball - or track and field - we pretty much dominated those events too.  

US Men's National Basketball Team took home their third straight gold medal. 

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Pictured Above (left to right) Kristi Castlin, Nia Ali, And Brianna Rollins.  Rollins took home gold, Ali the silver, and Castlin the bronze in the 110m hurdles in Rio.

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Sports has always been ahead of society when it come to social issues. In America, we can be so divided when it comes to political, and social issues. During the olympics we stand together in support of our athletes, who compete against the world for sports supremacy. I hope that we can carry that solidarity over into our daily lives here in the good Ike US of A. Banding together for the common good of all Americans, is as American, as apple pie. 

After after all standing together is so much better that falling alone.  Wouldn't you all agree? Until we meet again Olympic Games; it's been real...

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The RDU High School AllStar Game is here to stay

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Girls and Boys from triangle area hit the basketball court at Millbrook High School this past Saturday to participate in the 2nd annual RDU High School AllStar Game. "We just want the event to get bigger and better," said event coordinator Eric Gaskins.  

The girls got the action started at 1pm. Chapel Hill High's Autumn West put on a show, scoring a game-high 21 points, but she was the lone double figure scorer for team Durham.  Greater Neuse Conference rivals Mariah Partin (South East Raleigh) and Mikaya Wilson (Knightdale) helped team Raleigh knock off team Durham 65-57.  Wilson scored a team-high 12 points for Raleigh, while Wilson chipped in with 10 points.  

The boys got it on in game two and they disappoint the fans that packed Wildcat Gymnasium.  The Durham squad held a slim two-point lead (24-22) after the first quarter - the rest of the game belonged to team Raleigh. Dondre Griffin (Knightdale) score a game-high 37 points and Rawle Atkins (Word of God) helped out with 19 points. Team Durham was led by Charles Norman's (Prominence Academy) 32 points and Devonte Barker's (Faith Assembly) 20 points, but it wasn't enough in a 128-96 Team Raleigh victory.  

Affer day that saw multiple college prospects on the hardwood, it's easy to believe event co-coordinator Jason Williams when he says, "We eventually want to branch out to football, baseball, and possibly soccer." With the amount of fan support on display Saturday, I have no doubt that this vision is completely attainable.  Jon well done guys; Job well done.  

Notes: Faith Assembly's Devonte Barker won the slam Dunk contest.  

The RDU AllStar Game is an annual event that features graduating seniors from the triangle area.

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Bull City falls at home to Wilmington

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November 22, 2015 -- (Durham, NC): 

The Bull City Legacy played gracious host to the Wilmington SeaDawgs Saturday evening at Walltown Recreational Center.   I say "gracious host" because the Legacy graciously blew a 22 point halftime lead, en route to a devastating 112-108 loss, at the hands of Wilmington.  

Bull City controlled the first two quarters behind the strong play of Charles Futrell and Jamario Clayton. Clayton finished with 15 points and 5 assists -- Futrell came off the bench to spark the Legacy with a team-high 29 points, and a 61-43 halftime lead.  

Wilmington shaved nine points off the lead in the 3rd quarter when trio of: Marco Spears, Levi Humphrey, and Dameion Dre Baker went to work. The SeaDawgs out scored Bull City 35-18 in the 4th quarter to get the improbable win.  Spears poured in a game-high 34 points to go along with 7assists.  Levi Humphrey also topped the 30-point mark   with 31 - Dameion Dre Baker chipped in with 28 points.   

With the loss Bull City Drops to (1-3) on the season, while Wilmington improves to (2-0).  Bull City is back in action on 11/25 versus the Raleigh Revolt.  Wilmington will host Charlotte Elite on 11/29.  

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Bull City Legacy prevail in home opener

November 14, 2015

DURHAM, NC --  Ian Gregory scored a team-high 19 points -- J' Mell Walters ran the offense efficiently -- Jamario Clayton provided a much needed spark off the bench, leading the Bull City Legacy to a 113-101 victory on Saturday over the visiting Lumberton Showstoppers.  

Lumberton's Deon Hammonds (Mount Olive) led all scores with 21 points, to go along with 4 rebound, but that wasn't enough for the road team. Gregory (St. Thomas University) showed his all-around game for Bull City.  J'Mell Walters (NCCU) chipped in with 16 points and 2 assisits, while guard Jamario Clayton provided a lift off the bench in the second half.  

The halftime score was knotted at 50 when a former Southern Durham High standout took over.  Jamario Clayton (Univ. Hawaii Hilo) scored 15 points, dished out 7 assists, and infused Walltown Recreational Center with energy.  Bull City (1-2) had seven players in double figures and used a 32-18 third quarter to pull away from Lumberton (0-1).

Lumberton will next face the Cary Invasion on 11/21.  Bull City will also be in action next Saturday; they welcome the Wilmington Sea Dawgs to Walltown Recreational Center.  

For ticket info visit: BullCityLegacyGames.Eventbrite.com

Daimeon S. Banks

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