Bethel Christian Academy's softball and baseball teams delivered dominant conference wins, with the Lady Trojans winning 16-0 and the Trojans rolling to a 29-1 victory.
Bethel Christian Academy's softball and baseball teams delivered dominant conference wins, with the Lady Trojans winning 16-0 and the Trojans rolling to a 29-1 victory.
In a commanding display of offensive firepower, the Bethel Christian Academy Trojans defeated the Arendell Parrott Academy Patriots, 19-7, in a high-scoring softball showdown on Friday night. The Trojans capitalized on a huge second inning, scoring seven runs and never looking back to improve their season record to 4-2. Meanwhile, the Patriots dropped to 1-5 after struggling to contain Bethel’s potent lineup.
The Arendell Parrott Academy Patriots hosted the Bethel Christian Academy Trojans on Friday night for a thrilling baseball game under the lights on the Patriots' home field. It turned out to be one of the most exciting contests of the season, as Parrott Academy emerged victorious with a 10-3 win following a series of dramatic plays, clutch hits, and pressure-packed moments.
South Lenoir remained undefeated with a dominant 5-1 win over East Duplin, fueled by Matthew "Tadpole" Rhodes’ strong pitching and an early offensive surge.
South Lenoir held off a late East Duplin rally, fueled by Lily Cole’s bases-clearing triple and Jade Sasnett’s strong pitching, to secure a thrilling 8-6 conference victory.
Jones Senior edged out Bethel Christian 3-1 in a gritty pitcher’s duel, with Garris Andrews delivering a dominant performance on the mound and timely hitting securing the win.
Bethel Christian dominated Jones Senior with a 14-2 victory, fueled by Emersyn Smith’s strong pitching and a balanced offensive attack.
In a dominant display of skill, the Arendell Parrott Academy Patriots triumphed over the Wayne Christian Eagles 6-1 on Thursday night in Kinston, NC, pushing their flawless record to 6-0.
The Arendell Parrott Academy softball and baseball teams delivered dominant performances against Liberty Christian, with softball securing its first win of the season (7-2) behind Claire Mixon’s complete game and baseball cruising to a 16-0 shutout led by Jarrett Mooring’s all-around effort.
Arendell Parrott Academy senior Cade Mixon signed his National Letter of Intent to play football and baseball at North Carolina Wesleyan, capping off a decorated high school career that included All-State honors, a school-record 201 tackles in a season, and leadership roles in both sports.
On March 4, the South Lenoir Blue Devils softball team secured their first win of the 2025 season with a hard-fought 3-1 victory over the Richlands Wildcats at South Lenoir High School. The win marked a bounce-back for the Blue Devils, who had suffered a tough 9-0 loss to Richlands just a week earlier.
Kinston's season ended in a hard-fought 51-45 playoff loss to Southwest Onslow, as Oriyanna Galloway’s 34-point performance proved too much despite a strong effort from Aleah Hill and the Vikings.
Kinston (#12) used relentless defense and balanced scoring to overpower NCSSM (#21) and advance in the 2A playoffs.
After a challenging 1-12 season last year, the Arendell Parrott Academy softball team is stepping into the 2025 season with a renewed sense of hope and determination. Under the leadership of Coach Kristin Beaman, who is in her eighth season with the Patriots, the team is focused on rebuilding and laying the foundation for future success. This season is not just about the scoreboard—it’s about growth, resilience, and laying the groundwork for something bigger than just wins.
The Kinston High Vikings fell 39-38 in overtime to the Southwest Onslow Stallions in the ECC Final, setting their sights on the state playoffs.
After an 18-4 season and a state championship appearance, Bethel Christian Academy baseball looks to build on its success in 2025 with strong pitching, a deep lineup, and a challenging schedule.
Bethel Christian Academy softball looks to build on its 16-2 season with strong returning talent, added pitching depth, and a focus on overcoming past playoff hurdles in 2025.
North Lenoir's season ended with a 45-28 loss to Southwest Onslow in the ECC Tournament opener, as poor free-throw shooting and Driyanna Galloway’s 34-point performance proved too much to overcome.
The 2025 ECC Boys Conference Tournament tips off Monday, with No. 1 Kinston, No. 3 North Lenoir, and No. 7 South Lenoir set to compete for the championship.
The 2025 ECC Girls Conference Tournament tips off Tuesday, with No. 2 Kinston, No. 6 North Lenoir, and No. 7 South Lenoir set to compete for a shot at the championship.