Arendell Parrott Academy’s Claire Mixon isn’t just heading to one of the top high school softball showcases in the country—she’s arriving as a symbol of resilience, heart, and rising-star talent.

With a state title in sight and a fired-up crowd behind them, the North Lenoir Hawks delivered a commanding 13–4 win over South Granville on Wednesday night to clinch a trip to the NCHSAA 2A State Championship.

Arendell Parrott Academy is set to host an intensive, high-level Elite Girls Soccer Camp for rising 8th–12th grade girls on June 23–24, 2025. Running from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. each day at the academy’s campus at 1901 Dobbs Farm Road in Kinston, N.C., this specialized camp is designed for skilled, competitive female athletes who aspire to take their soccer abilities to the next level—particularly those with collegiate ambitions

In a nine-inning battle that tested every ounce of their determination, Bethel fell 3-2 to Wilson Christian Academy in a game that was as much about heart as it was about softball. It was the final act in a grueling three-day gauntlet, where the Trojans fought through adversity, rallied against the odds, and captured the spirit of championship play.

Under the bright Saturday afternoon sun, beneath the weight of history and expectation, the Bethel Christian Academy Trojans delivered a performance for the ages — and wrote the final chapter of their 2025 season in championship ink.

In a game that will be remembered as an instant classic, the Bethel Christian Academy Trojans clawed their way back from the brink, toppling top-seeded Oak Level Baptist Academy 3-2 in a nail-biting semifinal clash of the NCCSA Softball State Playoffs. For the Trojans, it was a night of resilience—a showcase of grit and a display of heart.

In a night drenched in drama and defiance, the Bethel Christian Academy Trojans stormed past the Southside Christian Warriors with a 3-0 victory, punching their ticket to the NCCSA State Championship game. On a cool Friday evening, the Trojans turned a diamond into a battlefield, and in seven fierce innings, they left no doubt who the superior force was.

The Bethel Christian Academy Trojans continued their dominant playoff run on Tuesday afternoon with an 8-0 shutout victory over the Vandalia Christian Vikings in the second round of the NCCSA state playoffs.

The North Lenoir Hawks cruised past the Southwest Edgecombe Cougars with a dominant 19-4 victory in just three innings during the first round of the NCHSAA state playoffs.

The pressure. The passion. The history. And on Thursday night in the heart of Wheat Swamp, the South Lenoir Blue Devils wrote the latest—and perhaps most thrilling—chapter in their rivalry saga with the North Lenoir Hawks. With the conference title and playoff seeding hanging in the balance, the Blue Devils stormed into enemy territory and walked away with a gritty 7–4 victory, extending their win streak over the Hawks to an astonishing 25 straight games.

On a night filled with emotion and celebration, the Arendell Parrott Academy Patriots delivered a complete team performance, defeating the Coastal Carolina Centurions 6–2 on Senior Night.

Four seniors, one masterpiece: Cooper Williams' 14-strikeout gem powers Bethel Christian to a 3-1 senior night victory over Faith Christian Academy.

North Lenoir got back on track Monday night, riding a dominant complete-game performance from Mason Sasser and a balanced offensive attack to a 7–3 win over North Duplin in the DBC Easter Tournament.​

South Lenoir rolled past North Duplin 13-2 in the opening round of the Dick Broadcasting Easter Baseball Classic, fueled by a relentless offense and error-free defense.

North Lenoir used a dominant fourth inning and a complete game from Maddie Rouse to secure a 7–1 win over East Duplin, completing the conference sweep and setting up a first-place showdown with South Lenoir.

Senior Cooper Williams struck out 14 in a complete-game performance as Bethel Christian Academy topped Greenville Christian Academy 8–2 to clinch the No. 1 playoff seed in a battle of unbeaten conference foes.

Bethel Christian Academy used a balanced offensive attack and strong pitching from Braden Cash to secure an 8-4 win over Dash United, improving to 8-4 ahead of a key matchup with Greenville Christian.

Maddie Rouse delivered a complete-game gem and drove in four runs to lead North Lenoir past East Duplin 5-1, setting up a crucial rematch Thursday with first place in the conference on the line.

North Lenoir fell to East Duplin in a 9-8 walk-off loss Tuesday night, despite two home runs and five RBIs from Carter Chadwick, tightening the conference race heading into Thursday’s rematch.

Jaylen Solomon, a record-setting three-sport star at Arendell Parrott Academy, capped off one of the most decorated high school careers in school history by signing to play football at Barton College.