In a tense extra-innings battle, the #3 seed North Lenoir Hawks defeated the #11 seed Martin County 2-1, with Blake Crawford's 10th-inning hit driving in the winning run.
All tagged Garrett Byrd
Jenkins Pitches North Lenoir into Round Two
North Lenoir High School's baseball team, led by first-year coach Cam Sherrer, advanced to the next round of the NCHSAA playoffs with a decisive 7-1 win over East Duplin, marking their tenth consecutive playoff appearance.
NNS Male Athlete of the Week
Garrett Byrd of North Lenoir, sponsored by Senator Jim Perry, dazzled as Neuse News Sports Male Athlete of the Week with a complete game no-hitter and a standout 2-4 batting performance, driving in three runs against Southwest Onslow.