The volleyball teams at Jones Senior High School experienced a mixed bag of results in their recent matches. The JV team continued their strong start to the season with a 2-0 win, while the varsity team faced a challenging 3-1 loss.
The Hawks managed to cut the lead to 26-12 with a 15-yard touchdown run by Joe Hendley. A subsequent defensive stop gave North Lenoir another scoring opportunity, which they converted when quarterback Malachi Ramsey found the end zone from 11 yards out. The Hawks trailed 26-18 with 3:44 remaining in the first half.
Both South Lenoir and Jones Senior entered their non-conference matchup coming off week one losses. The tension between the two teams was palpable, marked by chatter, shoves, and punches. Ultimately, South Lenoir dominated, winning 42-0 over Jones Senior.
The Arendell Parrott Academy Patriots took to the field on Friday night against the Northwest Halifax Vikings. Coming off a 47-0 loss to Harrells Christian Academy, it was evident from the start that Head Coach Matt Beamen had his team well-prepared for their non-conference showdown.
In a game that had fans on the edge of their seats until the final whistle, the Kinston Vikings pulled off a stunning 34-29 victory over the Greene Central Rams on Viking Field
The Lenoir Community College Lancers Volleyball team faced a challenging match against Wake Technical Community College (WTCC) last night, ultimately falling in four sets with scores of 25-21, 21-25, 21-25, and 23-25.
Fuller had one of the best performances in the area, rushing 17 times for 171 yards and scoring two touchdowns. His performance at running back, which was undoubtedly supported by his teammates, accounted for the Hawks’ lone touchdowns in a 46-14 loss to Greene Central in Week 1