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.
Arendell Parrott Academy’s Tanner Outlaw earns this week’s Male Athlete of the Week after a standout performance in the Patriots’ last three games, helping them remain undefeated at 6-0. Outlaw has been dominant both on the mound and at the plate, proving to be a key contributor to the team’s early success.
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.