Lady Hawks Defeat East Duplin, Remain Undefeated in Conference Play

In a pivotal conference clash, the North Lenoir Lady Hawks hosted the East Duplin Panthers, with both teams entering the match undefeated in conference play. The Lady Hawks emerged victorious, defeating East Duplin in a hard-fought four-set match, 3-1. The win solidifies North Lenoir’s position at the top of the conference standings, moving them to 8-1 overall and 3-0 in conference play.

The Lady Hawks set the tone early, capturing the first set 25-14. They maintained their momentum in the second set, edging out the Panthers 25-22. Despite dropping the third set 18-25, North Lenoir regrouped and sealed the win with a 25-20 victory in the fourth set.

RiCayla Warren led the charge for the Lady Hawks, finishing the night with 10 kills and 5 blocks. Laykn Whitley contributed 9 kills and 4 digs, while Maya Lynch orchestrated the offense with 13 assists, 10 service points, and 4 digs. Alyssa Hatcher added 4 service points and 5 kills to the team’s balanced attack.

Looking ahead, the Lady Hawks have a busy week with three matches on the schedule. They will host North Pitt on Monday, travel to James Kenan on Tuesday, and face cross-town rival South Lenoir on Thursday.

The win not only keeps North Lenoir undefeated in conference play but also sends a strong message to the rest of the league: the Lady Hawks are the team to beat.