North Lenoir wasted no time asserting control Wednesday night, riding a dominant first inning and a five-RBI performance from senior Jayla Ross to cruise past Wallace-Rose Hill 15-4.
Greene Central came into the contest against Southwest Edgecombe on a three-game winning streak. Their offense was the catalyst behind the streak but for the majority of the game, their bats went cold. The Rams found themselves in a one-run deficit going into the last inning. The bats would come alive for the Rams, but it would not be enough failing to come back and lose 5-4.
Garrett Byrd’s 16-strikeout, one-run performance over six innings, combined with his three RBIs, including a two-run homer, led North Lenoir to a 7-1 conference win over Southwest Onslow, snapping the Hawks’ three-game losing streak.
South Lenoir remained undefeated with a dominant 5-1 win over East Duplin, fueled by Matthew “Tadpole” Rhodes’ strong pitching and an early offensive surge.
South Lenoir held off a late East Duplin rally, fueled by Lily Cole’s bases-clearing triple and Jade Sasnett’s strong pitching, to secure a thrilling 8-6 conference victory.
Jones Senior edged out Bethel Christian 3-1 in a gritty pitcher’s duel, with Garris Andrews delivering a dominant performance on the mound and timely hitting securing the win.
North Lenoir tennis remains undefeated at 6-0 (1-0 conference) after dominant wins over North Johnston (7-1) and Rosewood (9-0), showcasing depth and consistency in both singles and doubles play.