Despite all the adversity they’ve been through this season, Bethel Christian found themselves one win away from a state championship. Unfortunately, the result they wanted against Roanoke Rapids Halifax Academy didn’t come to fruition.
All in Sports
Vikings defeat Hawks and retain the Jimmy Smith Cup
Visiting North Lenoir gave Kinston all it wanted Friday night before the Vikings rode the legs of quarterback Caleb Gooding to a pair of 4th quarter scores and a 19-6 victory over the Hawks at Viking Field.
Ayden-Grifton returns to east semifinals for third consecutive year
Chargers sweep 30-game winner McMichael in straight sets in NCHSAA 2-A state volleyball playoffs.
Neuse News Athletes of the Week
The Neuse News Athletes of the Week are Arendell Parrott Academy’s Virginia Edmondson and Bethel Christian Academy’s Rodney Warren.
Hawks strike early, ease past Blue Devils in regular-season finale for both teams
Playoff-bound North Lenior defeated South Lenoir for the sixth straight time and 12th overall in 16 tries since 2011.
Rams comeback bid falls short, Washington wins boys soccer conference title
Last year, both teams shared the title, but this year it worked out to where there could only be one winner. Despite an incredible regular season, it was Matt Gnau’s squad that came out on the wrong end of a hard-fought match.
Laieke Abebe: Greene Central hosts Washington with conference title on the line
The most highly anticipated boys soccer match in the Neuse News coverage area this year (in my opinion) is officially set. Greene Central will host Washington for the outright Eastern Carolina 2A conference championship on Wednesday at 6 p.m. in Snow Hill.
This Week's Prep Sports Schedule
Here are the games scheduled for this upcoming week across the area.
Ayden-Grifton becomes lone EC2A survivor after first round of state playoffs
Ayden-Grifton advanced to the second round of the NCHSAA 2A playoffs Saturday, while North Lenoir, South Lenoir and West Craven faltered.
Parrott Academy fends off St. David's, earns NCISAA 3-A dual-team championship
The Patriots finished the season 15-0, including three wins over the Warriors, to win their first state championship since 2011.
APA wins second straight volleyball championship
Arendell Parrott defeated Grace Christian in straight sets Saturday, winning the school’s second straight championship in the process.
Despite a spirited effort from South Lenoir, the Blue Devils’ Senior Night ended on a sour note.
Experienced APA team looks to defend state championship Saturday
Arendell Parrott is traveling to North Raleigh Christian Saturday to take on Grace Christian for the NCISAA 3A state championship. The Patriots are the defending champions and are making their third straight trip to the Finals.
West Craven logs road shutout over Greene Central in Eastern Carolina 2-A play
The Eagles improved to 15-0 all-time against the Rams, who fell to 4-5 overall this season.
Bethel Christian advances to state finals, dominates on defense in win
Bethel Christian is heading to the NCISAA 1A championship game after a 30-14 victory over Northeast-Hobgood Academy in the state semifinals Friday.