The 2023 Eastern Plains Conference Tournament unfolded on the courts of Greene Central today, witnessing a stellar display of tennis prowess, primarily from the hosts. Greene Central High School (GC) clinched the top spot with a score of 11, trailed by Farmville Central (FC) at 6 and Ayden-Grifton (AG) at 4. Washington (W) and North Pitt (NP) rounded off the scoreboard with 3 and 0 points, respectively.
Greene County Middle School (GC) secured a victory against Ayden Middle School with a score of 14-8 on their home ground in Snow Hill. This win propels GC to a 2-0 standing in the conference and an unblemished 4-0 on the season.
The Greene Central High School women’s tennis team has made history by clinching their 30th consecutive conference championship, breaking the North Carolina state record. The Rams sealed this monumental achievement with an 8-1 non-conference victory over C.B. Aycock, concluding their regular season with a 17-2 overall record and an unblemished 8-0 in conference play.
In a thrilling bounce-back performance following last week’s disheartening 46-12 defeat to Southwest Edgecombe, Greene Central Rams showcased a formidable defense, forcing six turnovers against the Ayden-Grifton Chargers, ensuring a solid 28-14 victory in front of a spirited homecoming crowd on Friday night.
The Greene Central Junior Varsity Rams showcased a dominant performance on the road, blanking Ayden-Grifton 40-0 last Thursday night. With this victory, the Rams’ record propels to an unblemished 6-0, and 2-0 in the conference play, signifying a strong momentum as they progress through the season.
