WILLIAMSTON — The Southside volleyball team won a back-and-forth, five-game affair over Bear Grass on Thursday in the Coastal Plains Conference opener.

Southside won the second (25-22), fourth (25-18) and fifth (15-9) games, while Bear Grass took the first (25-14) and third (25-15) games. Symone Ruffin finished with a game-high 15 kills, while hitter Sarah Shingleton notched 14 kills.

With the win, Southside improves to 3-4 (1-0 CPC) and will face Jones Senior in Trenton on Tuesday.

 

NORTHSIDE VOLLEYBALL FALLS IN FIVE GAMES TO EAST CARTERET
BEAUFORT — The Northside volleyball team lost a tough five-game match on Thursday against East Carteret in the Coastal Plains Conference opener.

The Panthers decisively took the first two games, 25-22, 25-14, before dropping the final three games, 25-14, 25-17, 15-12.

With the loss, Northside falls to 2-2 (1-0 CPC) heading into Tuesday’s home matchup against Pamlico County.

 

PUNGO VOLLEYBALL DOWNS TERRA CEIA IN FOUR GAMES

BELHAVEN — The Pungo volleyball team knocked off rival Terra Ceia at home on Thursday, 3-1 (25-27, 25-18, 25-22, 25-11).

For Terra Ceia, Catherine Meijer finished with 12 kills, five blacks and three digs in a losing effort.

Pungo will look to carry the momentum into Tuesday’s matchup with Ridgecroft, while Terra Ceia will host Pop John Paul on Tuesday.

 

ECU STUDENT CONDUCT CODE VIOLATION SIDELINES PIRATE RECEIVER

GREENVILLE (ECU) — East Carolina Head Football Coach Ruffin McNeill announced Thursday that he received formal notification from the University’s Office of Rights and Responsibilities that sophomore outside receiver Trevon Brown has been placed on probation for a violation of the student code of conduct.

General terms of the probation prohibits students from representing ECU in school activities, which for Brown will span until Sept. 20.

The disciplinary action, which was administered after a review hearing prior to the Pirates’ season opener against Towson, stemmed from a residence hall policy violation that occurred while Brown was hosting friends in his dorm. As the registered resident of the room, Brown accepted responsibility for the actions of his guests and has already completed other required sanctions.

“Trevon has matured during his time here both on and off the field, so it’s no surprise that he did the right thing and handled it responsibly,” McNeill said. “He achieved honor roll status in the classroom last spring and continues to grow in life.”

Brown, from Wilmington, played in eight games and made 14 receptions for 264 yards and four touchdowns in 2014.