The Greene Central men’s varsity soccer team lost a hard-fought game to D.H. Conley on Thursday evening. The loss sent the Rams to 4-2 on the season and was their second consecutive loss after starting the season 4-0.
Running back DJ Cobb was unquestionably the star of the game. With 15 carries for an astonishing 200 yards and a crucial touchdown, Cobb’s performance left a lasting impact. He displayed remarkable agility and strength, consistently evading multiple defenders to gain precious yards. As Cobb stated, “I was just trying to show my team you can do anything even if you’re just one person.”
In standout performances that included 18 kills, 7 service points, and 22 digs across two games, Greene Central’s Donley Phillips has been named our Female Athlete of the Week.
In a gritty showdown that felt more like a boxing match than a football game, the Kinston High Vikings edged out the Ayden-Grifton High Chargers 26-20 on Friday night.