South Lenoir softball split with East Duplin in a tightly contested series, Greene Central dominated Beddingfield across the board, and East Duplin baseball edged South Lenoir while North Lenoir fell to Havelock midweek.
In Episode 9 of Down The Line, we take you through the latest softball and baseball updates, key wins and losses, and where each team stands heading into the postseason. From South Lenoirโs strong positioning to Greene Central snapping a losing streak, to North Lenoir building momentum at the right time โ thereโs a lot to unpack.
Craig Dawson is headed to Ravenscroft ๐๐ฅ
Lenoir County Hall of Famer. Proven winner. Back in NC.
South Lenoirโs seven-game winning streak came to an end Tuesday as East Duplin held off the Blue Devils 7-5 in a key conference matchup.
South Lenoir senior Noah Rouse discusses his commitment to Carteret Community College, his development as a player, and the Blue Devilsโ playoff mindset in a detailed Q&A.
The NCHSAA finalized the menโs dual team tennis playoff brackets, with multiple local teams earning top-four seeds and first-round byes, including Greene Central (#2), Goldsboro (#4), North Lenoir (#4), and C.B. Aycock (#3). The playoffs begin Monday, with state championship matches set for May 15-16 at the Burlington Tennis Center.
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Woodington continued its strong stretch Thursday, holding off Arendell Parrott Academy for a 9-6 win at home to extend its winning streak to three games.The win carries added significance for the Raiders, who earlier in the season dropped a 4-1 game to Frink. With Frink up next, Woodington will look to carry its current momentum into a chance at redemption.
Frink Middle School continues to roll through conference play, improving to 5-0 with a pair of dominant wins this week, including a statement victory over CSS at North Lenoir.
Greene Central State Champion Jumper DJ Williams signs to Jump for University of Mount Olive. (Full Video)
South Lenoir softball stays red-hot while several teams battle momentum swings heading into the postseason, with updated RPI rankings shaping the playoff picture. We also break down key performances and debate a clutch late-game decision in this weekโs โSideline Talk.โ
Woodington continued to build momentum Monday, using a big offensive night to defeat CSS Cougars 16-9 on the road.