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