North Lenoir High School advanced to the third round of the NCHSAA playoffs with a 3-1 victory over Ayden-Grifton, marked by Blake Crawford’s pivotal home run and strong pitching performances from Garrett Bryd and Eli Kearney
Greene Central’s Braden Burress and South Lenoir’s Matthew Rhodes showcased a pitching duel to remenber. Rams pulled away late to win 5-0 from multiple key plays from different players. Greene Central advances to round three of the NCHSAA Playoffs.
North Lenoir High School’s standout pitcher, Eli Kearney, commits with Lenoir Community College, bringing a record of impressive performances and deep gratitude for his family and coaches to the collegiate level.
The tournament highlighted exceptional talents, with Jayce Peele clinching the 11U MVP, while in the 18U category, Jimmie West Jr. emerged as MVP amidst fierce competition from notable candidates Johnathan Williams, Tyreek Copper, and RJ Lancaster.
In a closely contested NCISAA 3A playoff opener, Arendell Parrott Academy (APA) secured a dramatic 5-4 win over St. David’s, highlighted by Cole Sanderson’s walk-off single in the seventh inning.
In a dramatic season finale, former Jones Senior standout Maja Brown stepped up in his only at-bat to deliver a walk-off single, clinching a 3-2 victory for Lenoir Community College against Bryant & Stratton.
The South Lenoir Lady Blue Devils defeated the Eastern Wayne Lady Warriors 2-0 in the first round of the state playoffs, showcasing strong pitching and strategic play.
The South Lenoir Blue Devils secured a 7-2 victory over the Clinton Dark Horses in a decisive playoff game, highlighted by strong pitching and a crucial three-run homer by Christian Coples.
In the NCHSAA playoffs, the North Lenoir Hawks suffered a heartbreaking defeat to Bartlett Yancey, 9-6, despite a strong start and notable performances, ending their season with a promising outlook for next year.