Arendell Parrott Academy had five standout athletes announce their college decisions Thursday in three different sports.
All in Sports
APA wins share of first conference title in girls' soccer
Despite reaching the NCISAA state semifinals the past two years, Arendell Parrott Academy never fielded a conference champion until Tuesday’s win over St. David’s.
AG wins wild baseball, softball games over GC on Senior Night
Ayden-Grifton was able to ward off a late Greene Central rally in baseball with a 12-11 win and also defeated the Rams in softball 12-8, suppressing another surge.
APA lacrosse victorious on Senior Night
Arendell Parrott Academy defeated Greenville Conley 15-3 in lacrosse, snapping a six-game skid on Senior Night Thursday.
ECC Track and Field Championships took place Wednesday
The Eastern Carolina Conference track and field championships took place Wednesday at Washington High.
Local standouts continue to showcase skills in America Arena League
Former high school stalwarts DeAundra Barfield and Demarcus Whitehurst are continuing their football careers in arena league play. Barfield played at Jones Senior and while Whitehurst competed at North Pitt, he is an assistant wrestling and football coach at Greene Central.
The Neuse News Athletes of the Week
The Neuse News Athletes of the Week are Greene Central’s Zach Taylor and Ayden-Grifton’s Kim Gurkins.
South Lenoir defeats North Lenoir in regular-season softball finale
South Lenoir used a late rally to break open Wednesday’s game against North Lenoir and pick up an 8-3 victory.
Trio of A-G standouts commit to colleges
Ayden-Grifton’s Jordan Cannon, Ray Darden and Zion Hardy made their decisions Tuesday on which colleges they’ll be attending.
NL defeats SL on Senior Night in baseball, soccer
North Lenoir picked up a pair of shutout wins over South Lenoir Tuesday on Senior Night, defeating the Blue Devils 10-0 in baseball and 1-0 in soccer.
Former NL stalwart Reed Parris receives pair of conference awards
Former North Lenoir standout Reed Parris recently won the Conference Carolina’s Elite 23 Award for the highest GPA in the championship for the University of Mount Olive, and was also named to the All-Conference second team.
Kinston's Niejel Wilkins commits to ECU in historic track signing
Kinston’s Niejel Wilkins will be heading to ECU next year on a track and field scholarship. Wilkins is the first Viking to receive a track scholarship straight out of high school.
Greene Central, North Lenoir on the road to start tennis playoffs
The NCHSAA 2A Dual Team Tennis Championships start Wednesday for Greene Central and North Lenoir, who start on the road despite going a combined 26-4 in the regular season.
GC snaps softball skid, defeats Farmville Central Monday
Greene Central snapped a three-game skid against tough competition with a 5-3 victory over Farmville Central Monday. The Rams close the season with Ayden-Grifton Thursday
The ECC Girls' Soccer Power Poll
Junious Smith III takes a look at the area teams playing girls’ soccer this season with a bit of a power poll.
Hill pulls double duty with tennis, baseball for APA
Arendell Parrott Academy’s William Hill is playing tennis and baseball for the Patriots this season.
Around Town: Puppy time at Grainger Stadium
Neuse News photographer Linda Whittington introduces you to some dogs that hung out at Grainger Stadium Saturday morning.
BCA's Hannah Rhem selects Cedarville University
Bethel Christian’s Hannah Rhem committed to Cedarville University Friday after helping the Trojans build their cross-country program over the past two years.
APA works toward improvement in lacrosse
Arendell Parrott Academy is the lone school in the area with a lacrosse team, and the Patriots take pride in the sport.
APA has 7-game winning streak snapped against Cary Christian
Arendell Parrott Academy had a tougher outing with Cary Christian Tuesday, falling 5-2. The Patriots defeated the Knights 6-5 on April 10.