South Lenoir’s Michaela Elmore prepares to set up the Blue Devils’ offense in Thursday’s game against Greene Central. Photo by William ‘Bud’ Hardy / Neuse News

VOLLEYBALL

APA rolls past Thales Academy

APEX — Arendell Parrott Academy improves to 11-1 on the season after defeating Thales Academy 25-8, 25-11, 25-16 Thursday. Virginia Edmondson had six kills for the Patriots with Jordan Ibegu adding six service aces.

APA takes on East Duplin Tuesday at home.

Bethel Christian defeats New Life Christian in straight sets

The Trojans bounced back from Tuesday’s loss to Wilmington Christian to defeat New Life Christian 25-20, 25-17, 25-13 Thursday.

Laura Fulcher led the way with 11 kills for Bethel Christian (3-2). Kelly Suggs had six service aces and 11 digs, Olivia Fulcher added five aces and Johanna Banks provided 11 assists.

North Lenoir falls to SouthWest Edgecombe

PINETOPS — The second time wasn’t the charm for North Lenoir.

The Cougars won 25-23, 21-25, 25-21, 16-25, 15-13 Thursday, avenging a straight sets loss to the Hawks on Aug. 19.

Reena Parris had 14 kills for North Lenoir (6-3) with Paytyn Jones adding 10 kills, four service aces and three blocks and Kanijah Taylor providing eight kills and four blocks. 

OTHER SCORES

South Lenoir def. Greene Central 25-12, 25-13, 25-19

Ayden-Grifton def. Washington in three sets

BOYS’ SOCCER

Arendell Parrott rolls over Thales Academy

The Patriots had no trouble Thursday in a 9-0 victory over Thales Academy.

Kolby Jones, George Dismukes, Harris Barker, Elia Movahead, Josh Okonkwo, Mateus Prado, Jesse Morquecho, John Grice and Zach Hutsell all had goals for APA (5-4) while Prado, Jones, Dismukes, Marshall Taylor, Jacob Fisher and Caleb Allen provided assists. Grice and Taylor Llewellyn combined for the shutout.

OTHER SCORES

Lejeune 2, South Lenoir 1