Greene Central wasted no time building control. After Radford’s first-inning blast, the Rams erupted in the second inning with contributions across the lineup. Will Radford singled in a run, Riley Radford added two more with his double, Logan Burress drove in another, and Austin Oliver capped the inning with an RBI single.
On the mound, sophomore Sutton Harris continued his strong season. Harris earned the win, tossing three hitless innings with five strikeouts and one walk. The outing improved him to 5-1 on the year.
Despite dropping two tight non-conference matches late in the week, the Hawks responded with a 7-2 victory over North Johnston to lock in their fourth consecutive conference championship. North Lenoir finished a perfect 10-0 in conference play and 13-5 overall heading into postseason competition.
Trey Scott and Chance Scott are back with another episode of Down The Line, breaking down a busy week across local high school softball and baseball. Season 3 Episode 7…. DONT MISS THIS EPISODE
Troy Eason’s legacy at South Lenoir is defined by his unwavering accountability, deep knowledge of the game, and lasting influence on generations of players and students.
Trailing by one run in the bottom of the seventh after surrendering an eight-run inning, North Lenoir responded with five runs of its own, capped by Lexi Stalnaker’s walk-off double to secure a 19-18 win over SouthWest Edgecombe.
Reed delivered a dominant and defining performance in the circle, going the distance while allowing seven hits and five runs—none earned—and striking out 20 without issuing a walk. She consistently controlled the tempo, working out of traffic and shutting down rallies with swing-and-miss stuff when it mattered most.
North Lenoir showed it can still swing the bat. What it hasn’t solved yet is stopping the bleeding early.
But on this night, the story started—and ended—with Eastern Wayne ace Mallory Reed.
Reed delivered a dominant and defining performance in the circle, going the distance while allowing seven hits and five runs—none earned—and striking out 20 without issuing a walk. She consistently controlled the tempo, working out of traffic and shutting down rallies with swing-and-miss stuff when it mattered most.
In Episode 32 of Timeout with Trey Scott, we sit down with Reed to talk about her journey through the game, her mindset, and what it takes to perform at a high level year after year.
Greene Central junior Mason Dillon is making an impact at the top of the lineup this season. In Episode 31 of Timeout with Trey Scott, we sit down with Dillon to talk about his development, his role as a leadoff hitter, and what’s fueling his strong junior campaign.
