Woodington continued its strong stretch Thursday, holding off Arendell Parrott Academy for a 9-6 win at home to extend its winning streak to three games.The win carries added significance for the Raiders, who earlier in the season dropped a 4-1 game to Frink. With Frink up next, Woodington will look to carry its current momentum into a chance at redemption.
Arendell Parrott Academy (APA) opened their season on the road at Harrells Christian Academy, the only team to beat APA last year, and suffered a 47-0 loss.
Arendell Parrott Academy first soccer match will be on the 10th of August. It won’t be just another match unfolding. It’s a time-honored tradition, a heartfelt tribute, and the dawn of a new season rolled into one.
To celebrate the high school seniors who defy expectations in their sport, their studies, and their personal character, Neuse News Sports (NNS) is thrilled to announce the “Neuse News Sports Senior Standouts” program.
Garrett Byrd threw a complete game, giving up only one hit, one walk, and ten strikeouts. Byrd went 3-4 at the plate with three RBI and a home run to deep left-center field.
“Pretty good day overall, but still have some work to do to be able to compete for a state championship! The team is full of great guys and very team-oriented,” APA Coach Robert Dawson said.
“As the game progressed, our pitchers got into a groove and our hitters started to have more competitive at-bats, which allowed us to chip away at the 4-0 deficit and take the lead in the fourth inning,” APA coach John Tyler said.