North Lenoir student-athletes earned spots on the BODYARMOR State Games of North Carolina East Teams across baseball, men’s soccer and women’s soccer, marking the first time in school history that three sports—and the first-ever women’s soccer player—will represent the Hawks in the prestigious statewide event.
In Episode 9 of Down The Line, we take you through the latest softball and baseball updates, key wins and losses, and where each team stands heading into the postseason. From South Lenoir’s strong positioning to Greene Central snapping a losing streak, to North Lenoir building momentum at the right time — there’s a lot to unpack.
North Lenoir opened the season with a dominant sweep over Ayden-Grifton, showcasing their depth and experience while giving several freshmen their first high school wins.
North Lenoir avenged its earlier loss to rival South Lenoir with a dominant 71-54 victory, fueled by strong performances from Julian Veal, AJ Black, and Jack Herring, while South Lenoir struggled after losing big man Jacob Howard to injury.