Nine local basketball players will be represented in three showcases this weekend.
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The Neuse News athletes of the week
The Neuse News Athletes of the Week are Arendell Parrott’s Jonah Beaman and Greene Central’s Laura Wade.
Greene Central softball off to another hot start
For the fourth straight season, Greene Central has started 5-1 or better as the team hopes to have another successful campaign.
Chargers dominate Pam Pack in strong home win
Ayden-Grifton gave Washington its worst loss in five years Tuesday with a 12-0 victory.
North Lenoir ends two-game skid, defeats Greene Central in baseball
North Lenoir avoided its first ever 0-3 Eastern Carolina Conference start with a 6-3 victory over Greene Central Tuesday.
APA wins sixth straight, rolls past Village Christian
Arendell Parrott has been on a tear during its six-game winning streak, including Monday’s 11-1 victory over Village Christian.
Lenoir County hoops fans pleased that ACC tourney returned to N.C.
The ACC Tournament returned to Charlotte last weekend — and college basketball fans from Lenoir County were happy about it.
AG rallies to beat South Lenoir in 13 innings
Ayden-Grifton had scored just three runs in 10 previous meetings with South Lenoir, but rallied from four down in the top of the seventh Friday to win 8-7 in 13 innings.
APA alum, UNC hoops manager turns adversity into success
Four-and-a-half years after tearing his ACL in an offseason basketball practice, Kinston’s Tyson Creech is working his final ACC Tournament as a Tar Heels manager.
The Neuse News athletes of the week
The Neuse News athletes of the week are North Lenoir’s Malik Dixon and Arendell Parrott Academy’s Alexandra Melk.
North Lenoir searches for success in 2019 softball season
North Lenoir’s softball team has already doubled its win total from 2018 after five games this season, but the Hawks are looking for more
APA softball wins first game in dramatic fashion
Arendell Parrott won 5-4 on a walkoff against Harrells Christian Wednesday, picking up its first victory of the 2019 season.
Arendell Parrott soccer bounces back from first loss, continues hot start
Arendell Parrott is off to a fast start in 2019, going 4-1 after a 10-1 victory over Harrells Christian Wednesday.
A-G can't overcome strong FC pitching effort
Errors proved costly in Ayden-Grifton’s loss to Farmville Central on Tuesday.
Parrott's offense off to hot start as pitching, defense comes together
Arendell Parrott has scored no fewer than seven runs in its first five games, but pitching and defense has played a strong role in the team’s three-game winning streak.
NL's Hewitt selects Brevard College
North Lenoir kicker Damon Hewitt is heading to Brevard College after signing his letter of commitment Monday.
'Bud,' Hawks athletes honored at NL winter sports banquet
Kinston icon William ‘Bud’ Hardy, a Neuse News photographer, was recognized for his selflessness by North Lenoir High School.
Kinston wins first baseball game since 2017
Kinston snapped a 23-game skid Friday with a 7-3 victory over South Creek. The Vikings have a stronger mix of youth and veterans, allowing a JV baseball team to be formulated for the first time in years.
Farmville Central's sizzling start too much for Greene Central in Eastern Regionals
Farmville Central jumped out to a big advantage and never let up, defeating Greene Central in the NCHSAA Eastern Regionals
Kinston's comeback falls short against Farmville Central in Eastern Regionals
Kinston made a furious fourth-quarter rally, cutting a 23-point deficit to six, but it wasn’t enough to defeat Farmville Central in the NCHSAA 2A Eastern Regionals