North Lenoir High School’s baseball team, led by first-year coach Cam Sherrer, advanced to the next round of the NCHSAA playoffs with a decisive 7-1 win over East Duplin, marking their tenth consecutive playoff appearance.
Garrett Byrd of North Lenoir, sponsored by Senator Jim Perry, dazzled as Neuse News Sports Male Athlete of the Week with a complete game no-hitter and a standout 2-4 batting performance, driving in three runs against Southwest Onslow.
The North Lenoir Hawks clinched their second consecutive Lenoir/Wayne Easter Baseball Classic. The Hawks finished 2-1 in the tournament. Photos by: Kennedy Brown
It went down in the Swamp last night. North Lenoir hosted South Lenoir and it lived up to expectations. Matthew Rhodes and Jackson Jenkins went toe to toe on the mound. Hawks came out victorious 9-7.
In a showcase of skill and teamwork, North Lenoir High School’s tennis team secured a 7-2 win. The win was also coach Scott Alston 100th career win in boys tennis.
North Lenoir’s Lady Hawks clinched a 40-30 victory over Neuse Charter, with a standout defensive display and Shamaya Lynch leading the scoring, setting the stage for an eagerly awaited showdown with Greene Central.
Fuller had one of the best performances in the area, rushing 17 times for 171 yards and scoring two touchdowns. His performance at running back, which was undoubtedly supported by his teammates, accounted for the Hawks’ lone touchdowns in a 46-14 loss to Greene Central in Week 1
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.