In a time where players are always searching for the next opportunity, Ashanti Lynch stayed—and built something historic. From North Lenoir to an All-American career at UMES, her journey is proof that loyalty and work still win.
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North Lenoir continued its strong season with dominant wins over Ayden-Grifton and Southwest Edgecombe, improving to 8-3 overall and 5-0 in conference play. Seniors Casey Alston and Maddox Smith remain unbeaten in both singles and doubles, leading the Hawks’ early success.
Bethel Christian Academy continued its strong start to the season Thursday, rolling past North East Carolina Prep 20-8 to move to 7-3 on the year.
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Plus, South Lenoir stays hot, North Lenoir is showing signs of a turnaround, and Greene Central responds after a tough stretch as conference play heats up across the board.
South Lenoir continued its dominant start to the season last night, exploding for a 13-run fourth inning in a 21-10 win over Richlands. The victory moves the Blue Devils to 7-0 and keeps them positioned as the No. 1 team in the state in RPI, the sole factor used for playoff seeding.
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While I've stepped back from day-to-day editorial decisions, I've shifted my focus to growing our news portfolio, expanding our high school sports coverage into Wayne County, and delivering stronger video and social media services to our clients. That work continues, and today I'm excited to share a couple of updates that I believe will improve your experience across all of our platforms.
Behind big-time performances at the plate and steady pitching, Woodington pushed its record to 5-0 on the season with a pair of wins, including a 21-2 victory over CSS Cougars and a 10-5 win against Rosewood Middle.
Backed by discipline in the classroom, a blue-collar mentality, and a lifelong bond with his father and coach, Greene Central’s Deuce Wilson turned years of quiet work into a Division II opportunity at Winston-Salem State.
With 13 walks, 15 stolen bases, and a dominant showing from Anna Grace Tilghman, Greene Central showcased a relentless offensive identity that could make them a serious threat in the Eastern Plains race.
Miken Williams, who recently committed to Carteret Community College, continues to anchor North Lenoir’s lineup with consistent production, highlighted by his 3-hit, 3-RBI performance against North Pitt.
