North Lenoir’s Camryn Jenkins delivered a performance to remember in the Hawks’ sweep of Eastern Wayne. Jenkins recorded 34 service points and 11 aces, but her biggest highlight came in the third set.
The NCHSAA released its latest Ratings Percentage Index (RPI) standings this week, which determine playoff seeding across football, volleyball and soccer. RPI is calculated by a team’s winning percentage, its opponents’ winning percentage, and its opponents’ opponents’ winning percentage. Importantly, RPI is the only factor used to seed postseason brackets.
South Lenoir overcame a sloppy first half with a dominant ground attack, rushing for 337 yards to defeat Lejeune 28-14 for its second win of the season.
Kinston wasted no time Friday night, rolling past county rival North Lenoir 42-7 in a game that was never in doubt. The Vikings built a 42-0 lead before the Hawks finally scored on a kickoff return late in the fourth quarter. The victory marked Kinston’s ninth straight win in the rivalry.
With a game full of defense and field position, the Hawks’ offense finally broke through in the second half as North Lenoir defeated South Lenoir 20-6 in the annual Braggin’ Bowl rivalry matchup.
Parrott Academy stayed unbeaten with a 60-6 win over Jones Senior, scoring on every first-half possession and showcasing depth on both sides of the ball.