To celebrate the high school seniors who defy expectations in their sport, their studies, and their personal character, Neuse News Sports (Neuse News Sports) is thrilled to announce the “Neuse News Sports Senior Standouts” program.
The four potential new names, listed in alphabetical order, are the Cardinals, Ironclads, Loch Neuse Monsters, and Wingmen. The names reflect various aspects of Kinston and Lenoir County’s rich history and culture, from the local wildlife to the area’s storied past.
Hunter Coulombe of the North Lenoir Hawks (6-2, 3-1) dominated at the plate tonight as they won 32-1 over the Kinston Vikings (0-8, 0-5). He had four at-bats, four RBIs, two singles, and three runs.
Junior Braden Buress threw all five innings for the Rams while only giving up three hits with ten punchouts. Freshman Will Radford led the Rams with three RBIs on two hits.
Rams Austin Hardy pitches a complete game shutout with a no-hitter against North Pitt. “They beat us twice last year and I could not let that happen again,” Hardy said.