Woodington continued to build momentum Monday, using a big offensive night to defeat CSS Cougars 16-9 on the road.
Contentnea Savannah softball delivered one of its most memorable performances of the season, rallying from a five-run deficit to defeat Woodington 9-8 in a thrilling finish.
Woodington Middle School turned in a dominant showing at the Lenoir County Middle School Conference Track and Field Championships on April 20 at South Lenoir High School, capturing both the boys and girls team titles against a field that included Rochelle Middle, Contentnea-Savannah, and E.B. Frink.
The upcoming Southwood Ballfield Clean Up, set for April 25, has drawn an outpouring of community support, from local businesses donating materials and services to individuals stepping up with time, effort, and resources.
Greene Central wasted no time building control. After Radford’s first-inning blast, the Rams erupted in the second inning with contributions across the lineup. Will Radford singled in a run, Riley Radford added two more with his double, Logan Burress drove in another, and Austin Oliver capped the inning with an RBI single.
On the mound, sophomore Sutton Harris continued his strong season. Harris earned the win, tossing three hitless innings with five strikeouts and one walk. The outing improved him to 5-1 on the year.
Woodington shook off an early deficit and delivered a complete offensive performance Thursday, defeating Jones Middle School 13-3.
Despite dropping two tight non-conference matches late in the week, the Hawks responded with a 7-2 victory over North Johnston to lock in their fourth consecutive conference championship. North Lenoir finished a perfect 10-0 in conference play and 13-5 overall heading into postseason competition.
Trey Scott and Chance Scott are back with another episode of Down The Line, breaking down a busy week across local high school softball and baseball. Season 3 Episode 7…. DONT MISS THIS EPISODE
Troy Eason’s legacy at South Lenoir is defined by his unwavering accountability, deep knowledge of the game, and lasting influence on generations of players and students.
Vinston Thorpe, a former Kinston offensive coordinator and Greene Central assistant, has been named the new head football coach at East Columbus.
Trailing by one run in the bottom of the seventh after surrendering an eight-run inning, North Lenoir responded with five runs of its own, capped by Lexi Stalnaker’s walk-off double to secure a 19-18 win over SouthWest Edgecombe.
