North Lenoir senior Alyssa Hatcher, a two-sport standout and East Central Conference Volleyball Player of the Year, signed her letter of intent to play volleyball at Averett University after a decorated high school career filled with leadership, versatility, and all-around excellence.
Ross is our Female Athlete of the Week after going 3-for-6 over two key wins, driving in 7 RBIs, scoring 2 runs, and launching a grand slam to cap off a monster stretch. The Hawks picked up victories over Wallace-Rose Hill and Kinston High to improve to 6-1 on the season.
Matthew Rhodes is our Male Athlete of the Week after a dominant all-around performance in a 6-0 win over Southwest Onslow. The senior went a perfect 4-for-4 at the plate, racking up 2 RBIs and a double, but his work on the mound sealed the deal—a complete game shutout, allowing just one walk and striking out 7 Stallions in the process.
In a commanding display of offensive firepower, the Bethel Christian Academy Trojans defeated the Arendell Parrott Academy Patriots, 19-7, in a high-scoring softball showdown on Friday night. The Trojans capitalized on a huge second inning, scoring seven runs and never looking back to improve their season record to 4-2. Meanwhile, the Patriots dropped to 1-5 after struggling to contain Bethel’s potent lineup.
The Arendell Parrott Academy Patriots hosted the Bethel Christian Academy Trojans on Friday night for a thrilling baseball game under the lights on the Patriots’ home field. It turned out to be one of the most exciting contests of the season, as Parrott Academy emerged victorious with a 10-3 win following a series of dramatic plays, clutch hits, and pressure-packed moments.
CSS had no answer for Woodington’s explosive offense as the Raiders opened their season with a dominant 22-1 victory on Thursday, powered by Reagan Bumgarner’s two home runs and four RBIs.