The Neuse News Athletes of the Week
By Junious Smith III
Caleb Gooding and Will London, Kinston, football
The duo did most of their damage in the second half of the Vikings’ 21-0 win over Greene Central on Oct. 18. Gooding had 18 carries for a game-high 108 yards for Kinston — 86 in the second half — while London ran for 79 yards on six carries while helping the Vikings’ defense hold the Rams to 11 yards offensively in the final two quarters.
Gooding
Favorite food: Pancakes
Favorite musical artist: G Herbo
One place he would like to travel: The Bahamas
Follow him on Instagram at: @CalebGetGroovy
His role model: Houston Texans wide receiver Deandre Hopkins, whom he feels is the best WR in the NFL
London
Favorite food: Hot wings
Favorite musical artist: G Herbo
One place he would like to travel: Hawaii
Follow him on Instagram at: @londonfrom252
His role model: His mother, whom he said is his everything and helps keep him focused
Allison Christiano and Mary Helen Hood, Arendell Parrott, tennis
Both players were at their best in helping the Patriots defeat Carmel Christian 5-0 in the NCISAA 3A quarterfinals Oct. 18. The duo picked up an 8-0 victory in doubles before individual 6-0, 6-0 victories as APA reached its 11th consecutive state semifinals match.
Christiano
Favorite food: Glazed donuts with cream filling
Favorite musical artist: Camilo Cabello
One place she would like to travel: The Netherlands
Follow her on Snapchat at: @AllieChristiano
Her role model: Sunday NFL Countdown host Samantha Ponder because of her love for sports
Hood
Favorite food: Cheese pizza
Favorite musical artist: Post Malone
One place she would like to travel: Spain
Follow her on Instagram at: @maryhelenhood
Her role model: her mom, someone she looks up to
