Rocky Mount Academy defeated Arendell Parrott Academy 8-6 Friday on Senior Night. The Patriots will look to shake off the loss in the upcoming postseason, with their opponent being announced Sunday.
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APA has five players commit to colleges Thursday
Arendell Parrott Academy had five standout athletes announce their college decisions Thursday in three different sports.
APA wins share of first conference title in girls' soccer
Despite reaching the NCISAA state semifinals the past two years, Arendell Parrott Academy never fielded a conference champion until Tuesday’s win over St. David’s.
AG wins wild baseball, softball games over GC on Senior Night
Ayden-Grifton was able to ward off a late Greene Central rally in baseball with a 12-11 win and also defeated the Rams in softball 12-8, suppressing another surge.
APA lacrosse victorious on Senior Night
Arendell Parrott Academy defeated Greenville Conley 15-3 in lacrosse, snapping a six-game skid on Senior Night Thursday.
ECC Track and Field Championships took place Wednesday
The Eastern Carolina Conference track and field championships took place Wednesday at Washington High.
Local standouts continue to showcase skills in America Arena League
Former high school stalwarts DeAundra Barfield and Demarcus Whitehurst are continuing their football careers in arena league play. Barfield played at Jones Senior and while Whitehurst competed at North Pitt, he is an assistant wrestling and football coach at Greene Central.
The Neuse News Athletes of the Week
The Neuse News Athletes of the Week are Greene Central’s Zach Taylor and Ayden-Grifton’s Kim Gurkins.
South Lenoir defeats North Lenoir in regular-season softball finale
South Lenoir used a late rally to break open Wednesday’s game against North Lenoir and pick up an 8-3 victory.
Trio of A-G standouts commit to colleges
Ayden-Grifton’s Jordan Cannon, Ray Darden and Zion Hardy made their decisions Tuesday on which colleges they’ll be attending.
NL defeats SL on Senior Night in baseball, soccer
North Lenoir picked up a pair of shutout wins over South Lenoir Tuesday on Senior Night, defeating the Blue Devils 10-0 in baseball and 1-0 in soccer.
Former NL stalwart Reed Parris receives pair of conference awards
Former North Lenoir standout Reed Parris recently won the Conference Carolina’s Elite 23 Award for the highest GPA in the championship for the University of Mount Olive, and was also named to the All-Conference second team.
Kinston's Niejel Wilkins commits to ECU in historic track signing
Kinston’s Niejel Wilkins will be heading to ECU next year on a track and field scholarship. Wilkins is the first Viking to receive a track scholarship straight out of high school.
Greene Central, North Lenoir on the road to start tennis playoffs
The NCHSAA 2A Dual Team Tennis Championships start Wednesday for Greene Central and North Lenoir, who start on the road despite going a combined 26-4 in the regular season.
GC snaps softball skid, defeats Farmville Central Monday
Greene Central snapped a three-game skid against tough competition with a 5-3 victory over Farmville Central Monday. The Rams close the season with Ayden-Grifton Thursday