In a match that had all the elements of a classic rivalry, North Lenoir's soccer team traveled to Deep Run to face off against South Lenoir, pulling off a 4-3 win that extends their winning streak to 13 games against their local rivals.
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In a match that had all the elements of a classic rivalry, North Lenoir's soccer team traveled to Deep Run to face off against South Lenoir, pulling off a 4-3 win that extends their winning streak to 13 games against their local rivals.
Coming off a disheartening 52-14 loss to Rocky Mount Academy last week, the Arendell Parrott Academy Patriots were eager to prove they were anything but a "soft football team."
In a match-up featuring defending 2A state champions East Duplin, the Kinston Vikings fell short in their quest for a second conference win, plagued by turnovers and defensive lapses.
In a hard-fought, four-set clash, North Lenoir toppled their cross-county rivals, South Lenoir, last night in Deep Run. The match featured a nail-biting sequence of sets, ending 14-25, 25-23, 25-19, 25-22 in favor of North Lenoir, improving their season record to an impressive 9-1.
The Lady Raiders triumphed in two sets, finishing 25-23 and 25-19 against the Lady Trojans.
In their first football game of the season on Tuesday, Frink Middle School rebounded from a tough previous season by defeating Woodington Middle School 22-0 in a non-conference matchup.
Despite a competitive first half, the South Lenoir Junior Varsity Blue Devils (2-3) fell to the Wallace-Rose Hill Junior Varsity Bulldogs 44-16 on Thursday night, allowing 30 unanswered points after halftime.
Kinston Junior Varsity fell short in their second conference matchup against East Duplin from Beulaville, losing 34-14 on Thursday night.
Woodington Middle School's Lady Raiders emerged victorious over Frink Middle School in a non-conference matchup on Monday, September 18, defeating them in straight sets (25-21, 25-16).
BCA made a remarkable comeback after going down in the first two sets but ultimately fell in the decisive fifth set on Wednesday night.
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The Lady Hawks emerged victorious, defeating East Duplin in a hard-fought four-set match, 3-1. The win solidifies North Lenoir's position at the top of the conference standings, moving them to 8-1 overall and 3-0 in conference play.
In a dominant display of teamwork and skill, the JV Patriots of Arendell Parrott Academy shut down the JV Eagles of Rocky Mount Academy 34-16, allowing zero points in first three quarters. The Patriots showcased their young talent with standout performances from several freshmen.
The North Lenoir varsity soccer team took on Southwest Edgecombe in a non-conference matchup on Thursday evening. The Hawks played a very even game as they were able to beat the visiting Cougars 4-1. The win moves the Hawks to 6-2 on the season.
In a critical volleyball match that had implications for conference standings, the South Lenoir Lady Blue Devils hosted Southwest Onslow and emerged victorious in three sets. The win puts South Lenoir in a three-way tie for second place in the conference. With the win the Lady Blue Devils move to a 5-4 overall record and 3-1 in conference play.
"These boys and South Lenoir soccer belong with the elite programs in this conference. We've taken the necessary steps to get here, and now it's up to the boys to believe what I know," Coach Jody Turner stated.
"I felt like all the boys came together and fought hard for our coach who passed away. I felt like we made him proud!" said Malik Fuller after the game. Fuller finished with 8 rushes for 283 yards and four touchdowns.
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