Monday, November 9, 2026

Thursday’s High School roundup

Boys Soccer

Laney 7 Swansboro 2

With the score knotted at two early in the 2nd half, the Laney Bucs erupted with 5 unanswered goals to wrap up their non-conference schedule with a 7-2 win over Swansboro. “We were able to regain control of the game thanks to our poise and experience, especially in the midfield with Ryan Kawczynski.  He’s our glue guy who helps keep us organized-he does a good job of picking us up when things get out of sorts.” said Coach Jaime Noble.  The Bucs are back in action next Thursday at home against West Brunswick @ 6:30.

Laney Sr midfielder Ryan Kawczynski battles for the ball in the Bucs 7-2 win over Swansboro, Thursday.

Laney Goals from Thursday:

Brian Pinder (assist from Tyler Gioielli), Brian Pinder (assist from Carlos Lainez), Max Kraybill, Carlos Lainez (assist from Samuel Young), Tyler Gioielli (assist from Pete Wildeboer), Noah Little (assist from Aiden Kautz), Brian Pinder (assist from James Allen Cone)

Saves:
Stephen Lapp-5
Shane Powers-2

 

South Brunswick 2 Coastal Christian 1

 

Wilmington Christian 5    Greenville Christian 0

Zach Morgan led the Patriots with 4 goals(28, 52, 60, 62minutes) Thursday.  Alan Woolard also found the back of the net for WCA.
Assists: Nate Nobles, Alan Woolard, Jake Connor, and Clayton Kaufman.
Keeper saves: Andrew Hardee 3 and recorded the shutout.
WCA record: 6-1 (4-0 in the conference)
 
Girls Volleyball:
Laney Juniors Paulette Addison and Karly Shanahan go up for a block in the Bucs straight set win over New Hanover

Laney 3 New Hanover 0 (25-16, 25-12, 25-10)

Bucs: Anna Faddoul recorded 18 assists, 7 digs, and 3 aces in the win. Karly Shanahan had 8 kills, and Kelly Gottry added 5 kills and made 8 digs. Laney improved to 8-3 on the year and 1-0 in conference.
Wildcats: Alex Simmons: 1 ace, 2 kills, 3 blocks, 6 digs, Erica Vohwinkel: 1 ace, 3 assists, 2 kills, 5 digs, Sarah Jonkheer: 2 kills, 5 blocks, Emily Kirkby: 1 ace, 2 kills, 6 dig

 

 

 

Ashley 3 New Bern 0 (25-17, 25-13, 25-11); The Eagles (8-3 overall and 1-0 in league play)

Rose 3 Hoggard 1 (25-27, 25-18,25-22, 25-22) 

Topsail 3 Croatan 0 (25-9, 25-21,25-20)

S Woodward  12 pts, 2 aces, 3 kills, 5 digs, A Poage 8 pts, 2 aces, 1 kill, 19 assists 12 digs, C Smith  9 pts, 3 aces, 13 kills, 2 blocks, 2 assists, 7 digs, S Darnell  10 pts,1 kill, 2 aces, 5 digs

The Pirates (10-3 overall, 5-0 in conference) Topsails hosts Richlands Tuesday.

James Keenan 3 Trask 2 (25-20, 23-25, 26-24, 13-25, 15-12)
The Titans lost a tough match on the road Thursday, in five games. Trask was led by Anna Brodmerkel with 14 points, 13 assists and 2 aces.  Chrishona Brown had 11 points and 7 digs. Neisha James added 14 kills and Rachel Wilson returned after being out with an injury and recorded 8 kills.
Trask (5-5 overall and 4-2 in the conference) The Titans play Pender at home next Tuesday.
Girls Tennis: New Hanover 9 Ashley 0

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