We are excited to announce our upcoming 14th Annual Freedom Classic baseball series between the Naval Academy and the Air Force Academy that will be held on February 23rd-25th, 2024 (Friday-Sunday). The series will take place at historic Grainger Stadium in Kinston, North Carolina.
Following the conclusion of Tuesday night’s boys’ varsity basketball game at Arendell Parrott Academy between APA and visiting John Paul II Catholic High School from Greenville, there was an altercation between some fans and APA’s security staff.
Kinston High School extended their impressive winning streak to 13 victories in the last 15 games with a dominant 78-36 win over crosstown rivals North Lenoir, led by the dynamic performances of sophomore Tyreek Copper and freshman Keyshawn Herring.
Arendell Parrott Academy’s electric evening ended in heartbreak as the Patriots fell to the Saints in a nail-biting 48-47 showdown, leaving them at 3-13 for the season, but Coach Clay Harrell praised his team’s unwavering effort and determination.
Malachi Ramsey’s stellar 32-point performance powered North Lenoir Hawks to a decisive 73-42 victory against the South Lenoir Blue Devils in a riveting basketball game.
South Lenoir’s standout volleyball player Kiley Smith commits to the University of Mount Olive, continuing a family tradition as the fourth generation attendee and building on her impressive high school athletic career.
Winston-Salem State University guard Isaac Parson, a junior from Kinston, has been named HBCU National Player of the Week, showcasing his impressive skills with averages of 23.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 5.0 assists, while maintaining a strong connection to his Kinston roots.