Two Neuse News area soccer teams have played well enough to play in the postseason.
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This Week's Prep Sports Schedule
Neuse News will air the championship game between Raleigh Grace Christian at Arendell Parrott Academy as the Neuse News Game of the Week presented by Nathan Perry Realty. The pre-game and game will be shown on our Facebook Page beginning at 6:45 p.m. on Saturday.
Ayden-Grifton charges from behind, upends Carrboro in five sets in East 2-A semifinals
The Chargers advance to the eastern regional final and will face Pac 7 champ Wheatmore on Tuesday.
Parrott Academy triumphs in shootout fashion over Faith Christian, but loses key senior to injury
The top-seeded Patriots advanced to the NCISAA 8-man state championship game for the fifth time in the last six years.
Late first half struggles doom Bethel Christian in state title loss to Halifax Academy
Despite all the adversity they’ve been through this season, Bethel Christian found themselves one win away from a state championship. Unfortunately, the result they wanted against Roanoke Rapids Halifax Academy didn’t come to fruition.
Vikings defeat Hawks and retain the Jimmy Smith Cup
Visiting North Lenoir gave Kinston all it wanted Friday night before the Vikings rode the legs of quarterback Caleb Gooding to a pair of 4th quarter scores and a 19-6 victory over the Hawks at Viking Field.
Ayden-Grifton returns to east semifinals for third consecutive year
Chargers sweep 30-game winner McMichael in straight sets in NCHSAA 2-A state volleyball playoffs.
Neuse News Athletes of the Week
The Neuse News Athletes of the Week are Arendell Parrott Academy’s Virginia Edmondson and Bethel Christian Academy’s Rodney Warren.
Hawks strike early, ease past Blue Devils in regular-season finale for both teams
Playoff-bound North Lenior defeated South Lenoir for the sixth straight time and 12th overall in 16 tries since 2011.
Rams comeback bid falls short, Washington wins boys soccer conference title
Last year, both teams shared the title, but this year it worked out to where there could only be one winner. Despite an incredible regular season, it was Matt Gnau’s squad that came out on the wrong end of a hard-fought match.
Laieke Abebe: Greene Central hosts Washington with conference title on the line
The most highly anticipated boys soccer match in the Neuse News coverage area this year (in my opinion) is officially set. Greene Central will host Washington for the outright Eastern Carolina 2A conference championship on Wednesday at 6 p.m. in Snow Hill.
This Week's Prep Sports Schedule
Here are the games scheduled for this upcoming week across the area.
Ayden-Grifton becomes lone EC2A survivor after first round of state playoffs
Ayden-Grifton advanced to the second round of the NCHSAA 2A playoffs Saturday, while North Lenoir, South Lenoir and West Craven faltered.
Parrott Academy fends off St. David's, earns NCISAA 3-A dual-team championship
The Patriots finished the season 15-0, including three wins over the Warriors, to win their first state championship since 2011.
APA wins second straight volleyball championship
Arendell Parrott defeated Grace Christian in straight sets Saturday, winning the school’s second straight championship in the process.