For the first time in 29 years, Arendell Parrott Academy will be playing football in a different manner. On Aug. 31, the Patriots will line up at home against Bear Grass Charter School in an 11-man match on the gridiron.
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Local volleyball players help team excel at national tournament last week
The future could remain bright for volleyball in the Eastern Carolina 2A conference with an infusion of young talent. A quintet of rising sophomores showed their potential last week during the 15U portion of the 45th Annual Girls’ Junior National Volleyball Championships in Orlando, Fla.
Big innings propel Woodies past Nats Wednesday afternoon
The Down East Wood Ducks picked up their third win in four games after rallying past the Potomac Nationals with a four-run fourth inning Wednesday afternoon at Historic Grainger Stadium.
Woodies' rally falls short against Nationals
The Down East Wood Ducks fell behind 8-0 — and the deficit was too large to come back from as they fell 9-5 to the visiting Potomac Nationals Tuesday night.
Altmann stays hot in Wood Ducks victory
Down East Wood Ducks first baseman Josh Altmann’s three-run home run in the seventh inning – his third dinger in two games – erased a 1-0 deficit and led the Woodies past the Potomac Nationals, 5-1, at Historic Grainger Stadium Monday night.
Kinston's Damian Dunn to transfer to Georgia for senior year
A pillar of Kinston’s team over the past three seasons will be moving further south next season. Vikings stalwart Damian Dunn will be transferring to Meadowcreek High School in Norcross, Ga. for his senior campaign. Dunn was a three-year starter for Kinston.
Kinston, Arendell Parrott scrimmage Thursday in basketball
Kinston and Arendell Parrott had a rare public-private school scrimmage on Thursday at Vikings Gym.
Arendell Parrott looks to build upon last year's success
Arendell Parrott coach Dory Hines hopes to lead the Patriots to another strong season. In his first as head coach, Arendell Parrott went 14-11 with a playoff victory.
New North Lenoir football coach Jim Collins prepares for summer workouts
New North Lenoir football coach Jim Collins goes over proper bench press technique with players Tuesday at the school’s weight room.
Former ECU Players to host Football Camp June 30
A pair of former ECU football players is looking to assist the next wave of gridiron gladiators. Jimmy Booth and Marcus Simmons are holding their inaugural “Apply Preassure” Football Camp June 30 at New Bern High School. The camp is free for seventh to 12th graders and will last from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. with lunch being provided.