Greene Central’s girls’ tennis team has won 25 consecutive conference titles and despite a roster devoid of seniors, the streak is primed to continue.
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Greene Central’s girls’ tennis team has won 25 consecutive conference titles and despite a roster devoid of seniors, the streak is primed to continue.
The nonconference clash was moved to Wednesday because of the prospects of Hurricane Dorian leaving playing conditions unplayable Thursday or Friday. Fike of the 3-A Big East Conference claimed its first win after two losses, while the Vikings, the preseason pick to win their conference, plunged to 2-1.
J.P. Martinez became the ninth Down East Wood Duck to receive a Carolina League “Player of the Week” award, as he closed out the regular season with a bang.
Alan Rubio had four goals and two assists on his 16th birthday to lead Greene Central to a win over North Pitt.
Greene Central’s game with Eastern Wayne started off easy, but the Warriors pushed the Rams to five sets. In the end, Greene Central improved to 3-2 on the season.
Kinston defeated North Pitt in its home opener as Demetri Holmes had another strong game at quarterback, throwing four touchdowns.
Arendell Parrott fell 22-6 to Williamston Bear Grass Charter in the team’s second 11-man game to start the season. The Patriots will go back to 8-man play Sept. 6 on the road against Cary Christian.
Here are the results of Thursday’s games, along with Friday’s matchups across the area.
It was a double-whammy for Greene Central as it not only lost to C.B. Aycock Thursday night, but also lost its star running back to an injury.
South Lenoir shut out Jones Senior 63-0 Thursday, falling one point shy of the school’s record for points scored in a football game.
Greene Central’s boys soccer team started strong, but couldn’t close the game out on Wednesday.