In what was described as a quintessential team performance, the Kinston Vikings surged to a decisive 15-5 victory over Union. Coach Andrew McCloud couldn’t hide his enthusiasm, stating, “Our guys played their hearts out.”
The Woodington Middle School Raiders showcased a balanced attack of strong hitting, strategic base running, and dominant pitching to defeat Jones Middle 11-1, highlighted by Liam Barwick’s impressive batting and pitching performance.
The South Lenoir Lady Blue Devils clinched a thrilling 6-5 victory over Richlands, ending a four-game losing streak and showcasing late-game heroics with a crucial double play.
Freshman Reed Davis propelled South Lenoir to victory with a dominant four-RBI performance, overcoming Richlands’ challenge in a gripping high school baseball matchup.
Frink Middle School secured a 7-1 victory over Jones Middle with a combination of strong pitching from Southerland and Boyette and a late offensive surge.
Austin Hardy’s striking out of 14 batters and a robust offense led Greene Central to a 12-0 shutout win over Eastern Wayne, marking their sixth consecutive victory in this matchup.
The Arendell Parrott Academy Patriots opened their season with a solid win against the Goldsboro High Cougars, highlighted by strong performances from Jojo Ferebee and Caleb Sanderson.
Isaac Parson and Imajae Dodd, hailing from Eastern NC, were honored with All-CIAA First Team and Defensive Player of the Year awards, respectively, for the 2023-24 season.
In a nail-biting first-round state playoff game, the Kinston Vikings’ spirited comeback fell just short against the Northeastern Eagles, ending their season with a close 58-53 defeat.
Greene Central’s baseball team kicked off their season with a dominant 21-1 win over Eastern Wayne. Rams had standout performances from Braden Burress, Riley Radford, Austin Brock and a solid team effort setting the tone for challenging games ahead.