Arendell Parrott Academy’s football season showcased offensive firepower and defensive grit, but despite a 10-2 record and stellar performances from their senior leaders, the Patriots fell just short in the NCISAA playoffs, leaving a legacy of resilience and excellence.
KINSTON, N.C. — After a brief hiatus to allow Western North Carolina teams to catch up on games impacted by recent hurricane devastation, the NCHSAA has released its football playoff brackets. Round one begins this Friday, Nov. 15, with three Neuse News Sports teams earning spots in the postseason: No. 17 Greene Central, No. 19 Kinston, and No. 27 North Lenoir.
FootballNCHSAA Playoff seeding will happen this Sunday. The. normal schedule got pushed back a week for the west team that were affected by the storm.Important dates: Seeding: November 10, 2024 1st Round Playoffs: November 15, 2024 2nd Round Playoffs: November 22, 2024 3rd Round Playoffs: November 29, 2024 4th Round Playoffs: December 6, 2024 Regionals: […]
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.
SNOW HILL — The rivalry between Greene Central and Farmville Central isn’t just fierce—it’s personal. And on Senior Night, the Rams made sure their bitter rival knew exactly what they were up against, forcing a staggering seven turnovers and delivering a defensive clinic that left Farmville Central reeling in a 25-22 defeat. Greene Central’s defense was relentless, using every opportunity to strip away Farmville’s momentum and pride. GC has won 8 of the last 10 games against the Jaguars.
SNOW HILL — On a brisk Homecoming night at Greene Central, the Rams made history, defeating West Craven for the first time ever in their eight-game series with a hard-fought 19-12 victory. With temperatures dipping into the low 50s, the packed stands were buzzing, and the Rams gave the community plenty to cheer about.
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.
The Arendell Parrott Academy Patriots hosted the Liberty Christian Heat at Hodges Field on Friday night. The Patriots, celebrating their eight seniors on Senior Night, scored early and often en route to a 54-0 shutout against the Heat.