Here are the area’s top high school sports performers for Sept. 23-24. Top performers are based on the results sent in by the coaches.
Thursday, Sept. 24
SOCCER
Landon Adams, Jacksonville: The senior had a goal and an assist in a 3-0 win over South Central.
Ethan Johnson, Jacksonville: The freshman had a goal and an assist.
Noah Nantes, Jacksonville: The senior scored the first goal.
Isaiah Betton, Richlands: The senior scored three goals in a 3-2 overtime win over Northside.
Omar Rodriguez Aguirre, Richlands: The senior had two assists.
Anthony Villanueva, Swansboro: The senior scored in a 3-1 win over West Carteret.
Jacon Edwards, Swansboro: The senior scored a goal.
Deibys Martinez, Swansboro: The junior had a goal and an assist.
Wyatt Peterson, Swansboro: The senior had two assists.
TENNIS
Ryleigh Cline, Swansboro: The senior won 6-0, 6-0 at No. 3 singles and 8-3 at No. 1 doubles in a 6-3 victory over Havelock.
Makenna Hagan, Swansboro: The senior won 6-0, 6-1 at No. 4 singles and 9-8 (7-3) at No. 2 doubles.
Madilyn Reid, Swansboro: The sophomore won 6-0, 6-0 at No. 2 singles and at No. 2 doubles.
Olivia Saari, Swansboro: The junior won 6-3, 6-4 at No. 1 singles and at No. 1 doubles.
VOLLEYBALL
Lili Artiga, Southwest: The sophomore had 12 digs, eight assists and five kills in a 25-21, 25-11, 25-16 loss to Clinton.
Allie Crank, Southwest: The junior had 10 digs, nine assists, three aces and one kill.
Taylor Orr, Southwest: The junior had 24 digs and one assist.
Skylar Phillips, Southwest: The senior had 14 digs, three aces and three kills.
Wednesday, Sept. 23
SOCCER
Bane Blizzard, Dixon: The senior had a goal and an assist in a 3-0 win over Havelock.
Tristen Carper, Dixon: The senior had a goal and an assist.
Zach Sumner, Dixon: The sophomore had a goal and an assist.
Osiris Mendoza, East Duplin: The senior scored a goal in a 2-0 win over Southwest.
Oscar Perez, East Duplin: The junior scored a goal.
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