As Greene Central, South Lenoir, North Lenoir, and Arendell Parrott Academy’s volleyball teams prepare for the playoffs, the anticipation is electric. We’re here to break down the matchups and offer predictions for an exciting postseason ahead.
The East Central Conference Cheer Competition, hosted at Southwest Onslow High School, ended with South Lenoir High School taking first place and North Lenoir claiming second.
In a nail-biting clash that had fans on the edge of their seats, the Greene Central Rams took on the West Craven Eagles in a game that will be remembered for its heart-pounding moments and outstanding individual performances. West Craven survived to undefeated in conference play winning 35-28.
In a dominant display, Northside shut out Jones Sr. with a final score of 40-0 in their conference matchup. Northside came into the game with a record of (5-2, 2-0), aiming to maintain their undefeated streak in conference play, while Jones Sr. entered the contest with a record of (0-7, 0-2), hoping to secure their first win of the season.
The South Lenoir Blue Devils traveled to Beulaville for a conference matchup with the East Duplin Panthers on Friday evening. Unfortunately, the Blue Devils were defeated by the Panthers 54-0, bringing their season record to 1-8.
The North Lenoir Hawks (1-7) ventured to Warsaw on an ominous Friday the 13th, hoping to play the spoiler on James Kenan’s (5-2) homecoming night. Unfortunately for the Hawks, they were unable to dampen the Tigers’ spirits, suffering a 41-6 defeat.
The North Lenoir Hawks JV team hosted the James Kenan JV Tigers on Thursday evening, suffering a 46-8 loss. The defeat dropped the Hawks to a 1-8 record for the season, while the Tigers maintained their flawless 7-0 record.
The Greene Central Junior Varsity football team continued their undefeated streak, moving to an 8-0 record for the season and 4-0 in the conference following a stunning 56-0 victory against West Craven at home.