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RED OAK -- There was plenty to celebrate -- at least during pre-match ceremonies -- last Thursday for the Northern Nash Lady Knights as they honored six volleyball seniors at the NNHS Gymnasium.
But the festive nature of the occasion stopped once the match started as the Lady Knights proved to be no match for Big East Conference leader and defending champion Franklinton.

Northern Nash's Kayla Richardson tries to reel in a ball at the net during last Thursday evening's home spike showdown against Franklinton.

Northern Nash's Lauren Evans (right) goes up for a kill during last Thursday evening's home match against Franklinton at the NNHS Gymnasium in Red Oak.

RED OAK -- Northern Nash's Girls Tennis Senior Day was noteworthy more for who wasn't being saluted during the Lady Knights' Big East Conference match against Franklinton last Wednesday at the NNHS Courts.
Only one upperclass player was honored -- Ayshia Palmer, who came away with a straight-sets decision at the No. 4 Singles spot.

Northern Nash's Lisa Dees prepares to return a forehand at No. 2 Singles during last Wednesday's Big East Conference girls tennis match against visiting Franklinton.

Kaileigh Lee secured a victory at No. 6 Singles last Wednesday for Northern Nash against Franklinton.

FRANKLINTON -- Thanks to its overall program improvement and surging confidence level, Franklinton had a good feeling about the prospect of bettering last season's 34-point loss to Big East Conference rival Rocky Mount.
And for one half, the Red Rams lived up to that promise -- only to see the touted Gryphons pull away in the second half of action during last Friday's meeting at the FHS Football Field.

Rocky Mount High School quarterback Jaquan Lynch escapes the Franklinton pass rush during last Friday night's Big East Conference football showdown on the FHS campus in Franklin County.

Rocky Mount's McKenly Hines (left) follows his blockers during last Friday's road victory at Franklinton.

ROCKY MOUNT, -- Troy Baranik has assumed the role of Sports Information Director at North Carolina Wesleyan College.
Baranik oversees all aspects of media relations concerning NCWC Athletics.
Baranik earned his bachelor's degree in Sports and Recreation Studies from St. Andrews University. He has been the Sports Information Director at his alma mater for the past six years. He worked with 20 sports teams during his time there, writing over 2,000 articles for St. Andrews athletics.

WILSON -- Heading into Andrew Farriss' first Big East Conference game as the head football coach at Northern Nash, the Knights sat at 3-2, and had a fresh feel after a bye week.
Despite a great start during last Friday's league opener at Wilson Hunt, Northern was not able to overcome a late collapse, resulting in a 36-35 loss to the Warriors.

NASH COUNTY -- Here are updated results from the Nash County Parks and Recreation Department's Fall Youth Soccer League:

GREENSBORO -- The North Carolina Wesleyan College football team cruised to a shutout win over conference foe Greensboro College on the road last Saturday afternoon, winning by a convincing 38-0 margin in Guilford County.
NCWC got off to an exciting start with standout senior wide receiver Trey Lancaster catching a 70-yard pass from junior quarterback Donielle Totten less than one minute into the game.

NASHVILLE -- Games continued this past weekend at Glover Park for the Town of Nashville Youth Soccer League as teams are over half-way through the regular season now.
The day started out a little overcast but quickly warmed to a hot fall day making game play all the more challenging for all of the soccer players who have been requesting cooler weather.

The Town of Nashville is in the process of hiring its next manager.
Council members voted on Monday following a closed session to extend an offer to a candidate. Council members would not disclose the candidate but voted 3-1 to extend an offer. Councilwoman Louise Hinton voted against extending the offer.

The Nash-Rocky Mount School System received news this week that it had been selected to receive a $10 million grant to fund a new elementary school.
North Carolina Superintendent Mark Johnson announced on Monday that the school system was one of 13 districts selected to receive a total of $141 million in grant funds from the Needs-Based Public School Capital Fund.