The Neuse News athletes of the week
Jay King, Jones Senior, baseball
King did a little bit of everything in the Trojans’ two baseball victories last week. The senior went 2-3 with a triple and 3 RBIs and a stolen base in an 11-0 win over Union March 27, then followed up with an RBI and allowing just one hit over three innings in a 13-0 victory against South Creek two days later.
Favorite food: Cheeseburgers
Favorite musical artists: Travis Tritt and George Strait
One place he would like to travel to: Louisiana
His favorite thing about Jones Senior: Knowing everyone in the school and getting along with everyone
Logan Lucas, South Lenoir, softball
Lucas helped the Blue Devils softball team pick up a pair of big wins in the Eastern Carolina 2A last week, throwing complete games on the mound. The junior also helped with her bat, picking up an RBI in South Lenoir’s 6-5 win over Greene Central March 27, along with two in a 10-1 victory against North Lenoir two days later.
Favorite food: Steak
Favorite musical artist: NBA Youngboy
One place she would like to travel to: New York
Her favorite thing about South Lenoir: The athletics and knowing her coaches and teachers have her back
