BOYS’ SOCCER

APA falls to Cape Fear Academy in second round

WILMINGTON — A strong season for Arendell Parrott came to an end Thursday in the second round of the NCISAA 3A playoffs.

The Patriots (10-10) fell to Cape Fear Academy 7-1, ending the season and careers of 10 seniors: Harris Barker, George Dismukes, John Grice, Zach Hutsell, Jenks Jenkins, Kolby Jones, Mark Mikhail, Matues Prado, Josh Waida and Richard Williams.

APA finished the season as co-champions of the EPIC Conference for the second time in school history, along with picking up its first playoff win since 2013 after taking out St. David’s Tuesday 1-0 in overtime.

VOLLEYBALL

North Lenoir defeated Kinston on Senior Night

LA GRANGE — Senior Night was a successful one for the Hawks, who defeated the Vikings 25-13, 25-9, 25-5 Thursday.

Kanijah Taylor led the way with 10 kills for the Hawks (12-8, 6-5 EC2A), with Paytyn Jones adding eight kills and three blocks. Kennedy Sullivan had 24 service points and Melanie Gallardo added 12.

North Lenoir’s season finale is at South Lenoir Tuesday while Kinston (2-15, 1-10) hosts Ayden-Grifton on the same day.

OTHER SCORES

Ayden-Grifton def. Greene Central 25-8, 25-15, 25-16