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Female Athlete of the Week: Payten Plyler (Jones Senior)

Female Athlete of the Week: Payten Plyler (Jones Senior)

Jones Senior’s Payten Plyler earns this week’s Female Athlete of the Week after an impressive offensive performance in two games for the Trojans. The senior shortstop showcased her power at the plate, hitting .625 over the two-game stretch against North Johnston and Bethel Christian Academy, tallying five hits, five RBIs, and two home runs.

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Male Athlete of the Week: Garrett Byrd (North Lenoir)

Male Athlete of the Week: Garrett Byrd (North Lenoir)

North Lenoir senior Garrett Byrd delivered a clutch all-around performance in last Friday’s 5-4 victory over Greene Central, earning him this week’s Male Athlete of the Week. Byrd showcased his power at the plate, going 1-for-2 with a solo home run, an RBI, and a walk, while also making a significant impact on the mound. The senior pitched four strong innings, allowing just four hits while striking out six batters.

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South Lenoir Blue Devils Softball Team Defeats Richlands Wildcats

South Lenoir Blue Devils Softball Team Defeats Richlands Wildcats

On March 4, the South Lenoir Blue Devils softball team secured their first win of the 2025 season with a hard-fought 3-1 victory over the Richlands Wildcats at South Lenoir High School. The win marked a bounce-back for the Blue Devils, who had suffered a tough 9-0 loss to Richlands just a week earlier.

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Fifth-Inning Surge Lifts South Lenoir Past Richlands

Fifth-Inning Surge Lifts South Lenoir Past Richlands

South Lenoir put together its most complete performance of the season Tuesday night, using a six-run fifth inning to secure a dominant 10-0 win over Richlands. The victory marks the Blue Devils’ second of the year—both coming against the Wildcats after a 16-3 win on the road last week

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