Hawks Explode for 19 Runs, Stay Perfect Against North Pitt
North Lenoir didn’t just pick up another win Tuesday night—it delivered a statement when it needed it most.
Behind a relentless offensive attack and steady work on the mound, the Hawks rolled past North Pitt 19-7, continuing a dominant trend in the matchup. With the victory, North Lenoir improves to 6-0 all-time against North Pitt since MaxPreps began tracking the series.
More importantly, this was a breakthrough moment in the season’s rhythm.
After navigating a tough stretch earlier in March, the Hawks have now put together back-to-back wins they desperately needed, and they’ve done it in emphatic fashion. North Lenoir has scored 18+ runs in each of its last two wins, marking the first time since March 25, 2022 the program has accomplished that feat.
And Tuesday night showed exactly why that surge is happening.
North Lenoir piled up 12 hits, 19 runs, and 12 RBIs, consistently applying pressure from the opening inning. The Hawks jumped out early after Bryce Arnette doubled to bring in a run, followed by RBI production from James Peay and additional runs taking advantage of defensive miscues.
From there, the lineup never let up.
Miken Williams, fresh off his commitment to Carteret Community College over the weekend, led the charge at the plate. The senior went 3-for-4 with 3 RBIs and 2 runs scored, continuing his strong season at the plate (.333 average entering the game). His presence in the middle of the order continues to stabilize a lineup that is now finding its stride.
Arnette added another multi-hit performance, finishing 2-for-5 with 2 RBIs and 2 runs scored. The senior entered the game hitting .440 with 11 hits and 10 runs, and has consistently set the tone offensively.
The depth behind them made the difference.
James Peay: 2-for-3, 4 runs scored, 2 RBIs
Whit Johnson: 2 hits, RBI
Daniel Boyette: 1 hit, 2 RBIs, 3 runs scored, 2 walks
Blayden Pridgen: 1 hit, 3 runs scored, 2 stolen bases
That balance showed up in a decisive sixth inning, where North Lenoir broke the game open with six runs on five hits, turning a competitive contest into a runaway.
On the bases, the Hawks stayed aggressive, swiping six stolen bases and consistently forcing North Pitt into uncomfortable situations.
On the mound, Daniel Boyette set the tone early. The starter worked two hitless innings, striking out five while working around four walks. North Lenoir then pieced together innings from Eli Cannon, Mason Murphy, and Hunter Southerland to close things out.
North Pitt found some offense in the fifth inning, scoring five runs behind contributions from KeMarion Sheppard, Junior Harrington, and Zion Smith, while also drawing eight walks on the night. But the early deficit—and North Lenoir’s continued offensive pressure—proved too much to overcome.
From a broader perspective, this is the version of North Lenoir that had been building.
Entering the game, the Hawks were hitting .264 as a team with 61 runs and 55 hits, but the last two games suggest a lineup that’s now clicking at a much higher level. Over that stretch, North Lenoir has outscored opponents 37-7, combining power, patience, and pressure on the bases.
And now, the results are matching the potential.
Next up, the Hawks will look to carry that momentum on the road at West Craven.
