The Down East Wood Ducks scored all their runs in the seventh inning to defeat Salem, 3-1, Sunday afternoon at Historic Grainger Stadium.
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Photos from Saturday's East Coast Invitational
Check out a photo gallery of shots from Kinston’s appearance in the East Coast Invitational.
Kinston wraps up successful week at ECI
Kinston wrapped up its 2018 East Coast Invitational appearance with a sterling 6-1 record in pool play and a close loss in the quarterfinals of the top bracket.
Red Sox double up error-prone Woodies, 8-4
The Down East Wood Ducks lost their first game of a four-game series against Salem, 8-4, Saturday night.
Altmann’s two homers, four RBIs lead Woodies past Nats
Josh Altmann’s hot start to the second half continued in a big way as he was responsible for four of the Down East Wood Ducks’ five runs in the team’s 5-3 victory on Friday.
Narron returns to his ENC roots
Coming from such great baseball stock, Sam Narron has the intrinsic knowledge of the game a lot of other people may not possess. He says his success is due to the influences of people like his parents, Whitfield, Fulghum and legendary ECU coach Keith LeClair.
SheBox focuses on helping women reach fitness goals
There’s a new gym for the women in the area. PittFit SheBox was created on May 1 and is located on 122 W. Lenoir Avenue. Chappriel Pitt, owner of PittFit SheBox, said he wanted to give ladies gym space in a good environment while working on their fitness goals.
Wiseman’s home run sinks Woodies
A ninth-inning Potomac Nationals home run sent the Down East Wood Ducks to defeat Thursday night at Historic Grainger Stadium.
Parrott to play 11-man football game Aug. 31 for first time since 1989
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.
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.