Lenoir Community College’s volleyball team advanced in the NJCAA DII Region 10 Tournament, rallying for a 3-1 win over Bryant & Stratton on their home court. For sophomores Mikalah Dale and Hayli Verme, this last home game was especially meaningful. Dale noted the team’s unity, while Verme praised their focus, adding, “Going out with a win is everything.” The Lancers now face top-seeded Richard Bland College on Friday.
The North Carolina Independent Schools Athletic Association (NCISAA) released its 2024-25 football state championship brackets this past weekend, with top teams primed to begin competition on Friday. Among them, Arendell Parrott Academy leads as the number one seed, boasting a 9-1 record and a nine-game win streak.
The Arendell Parrott Academy Patriots took to the road on Friday evening for a matchup against the Wayne Christian Eagles. The Patriots scored early and often en route to a 60-20 victory. With the win, the Patriots clinched the NCISAA 8-man Conference Championship and the #1 seed in the upcoming playoffs.
La Grange –The North Lenoir Hawks (4-5) delivered a commanding performance in the annual Bragging Bowl, overpowering the South Lenoir Blue Devils (0-9) with a 47-6 victory at the Swamp. With a relentless ground game and a defense that held the Blue Devils to under 100 total yards, the Hawks controlled the game from start to finish, seizing local bragging rights and setting the stage for a critical game against Kinston next week, with the #2 spot in the conference on the line.
North Lenoir’s postseason journey continued in thrilling fashion as the No. 14-seeded Hawks swept No. 19 Heidi Trask 3-0 on Thursday afternoon, advancing to the second round of the NCHSAA 2A Volleyball Playoffs. With this win, North Lenoir (16-3) sets up a highly anticipated rematch against No. 3 seed Manteo, who ended the Hawks’ playoff run last year on North Lenoir’s home court.
The NCHSAA 2A Volleyball Playoffs are set, and Neuse News Sports teams are ready for their first-round matchups on October 22, 2024. Here’s a breakdown of the East side of the bracket featuring our local teams:
Despite a valiant second-half effort, the North Lenoir Hawks couldn’t overcome a dominant performance by the undefeated James Kenan Tigers, ultimately falling 63-14. The Hawks, now 3-5 on the season, struggled early but showed fight after halftime, with standout performances from key players like Braxton Myers and Malik Fuller.
