On Friday night, the Nash Central Bulldogs honored America, the Bulldogs definitely did an excellent job in doing so. Before the game, Nash Central honored all Bulldog military personnel and observed a poignant moment of silence. After this, it was game time.
Nash Central started off strong. While Southwest Edgecombe scored first, the Bulldogs would quickly tie it up, 6-6. With the game tied 13-13 early in the 2nd quarter, it seemed that the game was going to be a shootout. However, Southwest Edgecombe amped up their defense and ignited their offense to put the Cougars up 19-13 at halftime.
In the 3rd quarter, the Bulldogs couldn’t get their offense and defense to click. Southwest Edgecombe, on the other hand, was in able to go up 27-13 heading into the 4th half. This when a technical difficulty would stall the game from approximately thirty minutes, and this definitely took the rhythm of play out of both teams. Despite the technical problems, Nash Central’s student section, the Maroon Maniacs, were in full force, and they did an exceptional job in adjusting and cheering on their Bulldogs.
In the end, Southwest Edgecombe would go on to win 33-13 and are now 4-0 in 2014. Nash Central showed improvement, and the Bulldogs definitely made high-level plays, and this will surely culminate into something special soon.
The Bulldogs are on the road next week to take on Bedingfield on Friday, September 18th. Bedingfield is 1-3 and will be coming off of a 21-13 loss at Fike.
On Wednesday, the Nash Central Bulldogs cross-country team participated in a Big East meet. With schools such as Rocky Mount, Northen Nash, Fike, and Hunt in competition, Nash Central performed well. The boys team finished 3rd and the girls team finished 5th. Nash Central’s top runners include A.J. Styles and Kendall Nelson.
Nash Central will next compete on Saturday, September 12 at the Pam-Pack meet in Washington, NC.
On Friday, September 11th, the Nash Central Bulldogs will have a special pre-game 9/11 remembrance service. The 1-2 Bulldogs will take on the 3-0 Southwest Edgecombe in this game. Tickets ate $7, but wearing a commemorative Nash Cental 9/11 t-shirt during the school day on September 11th will allow you to purchase pre-sale tickets for $5. This offer will not be valid at game time. So come out on Friday night to support America and your Bulldogs!
There was plenty action at Nash Central High School on Thursday afternoon. With multiple Bulldog athletic teams in action, it was definitely a great day to be a Bulldog.
Nash Central boys soccer was able to end its game against Southwest Edgecombe in a 2-2 draw. The Bulldogs were down early, but a scoring frenzy helped Nash Central come back. Freshman Adam Abdelhadi and senior Cameron Flora were key in this comeback as Abdelhadi and Flora both scored on Thursday afternoon. When asked in regards to Thursday’s performance, Nash Central head coach Ryan Ruiz remarked that “We took several shots, they were just not going in”. Ruiz also stated that “We had to have set a record with 40+ shots though, just didn’t connect”.The Bulldogs are now 1-5-1 and will next play Bunn High School on the road on Tuesday, September 15th.
Girls tennis was also in play for the third straight afternoon. Unfortunately, it seems that the exhaustion of playing back-t0-back-t0-back matches finally caught up to the Bulldogs. Nash Central fell 9-0. In spite of this, the Bulldogs are still 5-2 in 2025 while having a 0-2 record in Big East play.
The varsity and JV volleyball teams were also in action against Fike on Thursday afternoon. JV played well, but the Bulldogs weren’t able to overcome the Fike Demons. JV would go on to lose 1-2 in 3 sets. The varsity volleyball team also played valiantly but fell 0-3. The Bulldogs will next play Smithfield-Selma on the road on Monday, September 14th.
Nash Central girls tennis bounced back exceptionally well on Wednesday afternoon, beating Tarboro 6-3. The Bulldogs are now 5-1 this season. Bulldogs that claimed victory on Wednesday include Hannah Whitehead, Michalah Matthews, Ashleigh Lamb, and Haley Baker. Whithead defeated Grace Whitehurst 8-3 while Matthews beat Cookie Dardin 8-2. On the other hand, Lamb was victorious 10-8 against Hope Whitehurst while Hayley Baker defeated Alexis Harper 8-1. Kayley Sharpe also played resoundingly well, but she couldn’t overcome Kayln Norville, losing 4-8. Samia Silver also suffered defeat against Jordan Thursby 6-8. In double play, Matthews and Lamm defeated Dardin and Whitehurst 8-6. Baker and Wall were also victorious, defeating the duo of Harper and Perkins. The pair of Kayley Sharpe and Hannah Whitehead also played well but lost 4-8 to Norville and Whitehurst. Nash Central will have its next match against Fike on Thursday, September 10th.
Varsity boys soccer also played a hard fought game against Tarboro fell short 6-1. The Bulldogs will next play Southwest Edgecombe at home on Thursday.
On Tuesday, the Nash Central Bulldogs girls tennis program suffered its first defeat of the season at the hands of an extremely talented Rocky Mount team. The Bulldogs are now 4-1 with an o-1 mark in Big East conference play. Kayley Sharpe lost 0-6 and 0-6 to Brenna Bryce while Ashleigh Lamm and Haley Baker fell to Mary Blair Thompson and Sarah Bland, respectively, by the same score. Hannah Whitehead and Michalah Matthews also lost to Chandler Brice and Eliza Fike, respectively. In addition, Madison Wall fell to Grace Warner 0-6 and 2-6. In doubles play, the team of Sharpe and Whitehead fell to the duo of Bryant and Brice 0-8. The pair of Matthews and Lamm also lost to the team of Fike and Thompson 0-8. The duo of Silver and Wall was also defeated 0-8 by the pair of Bland and Warner. Nash Central will next play on Wednesday, September 9th at Tarboro.
The girls golf team was also in action on Tuesday. In a 18-hole match yesterday at Birchwood Country Club, Hannah Sasser finished 2nd and Sara Joyner finished 10th. There were twenty total golfers at this event. Girls golf will have its next match on Thursday, September 10th at The River Golf Course. The other schools participating in the match will be Southern Nash, Rocky Mount, Hunt and Fike.
In addition, the Bulldogs varsity and JV volleyball teams were also in play on Tuesday afternoon. JV lost 11/25 and 14/25. The JV team showed improvement and is making progress. It is evident that with a few adjustments the JV team will make a leap to greatness. The varsity team also suffered defeat losing in four sets. Varsity lost 18/25, 19/25, 22/25, while winning 25/16. The Bulldogs were clearly in the game throughout, but Nash Central will have to shift its focus to details such as setting and hitting (kills), defense, and serve and receive on-court communication in order to have success. Nash Central will play its next game on Thursday, September 10th at Fike High School.
Next Friday, when America reflects upon the tragic events of 9/11, Nash Central will be doing its part to commemorate those who were impacted by the events.
On the night of September 11th, 2015, Nash Central will play a home football game against Southwest Edgecombe. To honor our Bulldog military members, there will a special commemorative event and a moment of silence will also be observed during the game. In addition, the Bulldogs will have incentives to allow America’s heroes into the game at no cost. Individuals who have a military ID will receive free admission. Police officers, firefighters, and EMS responders with a badge or ID will also be admitted into the game at no cost. This will be Nash Central’s small way of showing its support and pride for the fine nation that is the United States of America.
Nash Central’s cheerleading and dance programs are also a part of this commemoration. Bulldog cheerleaders and dancers will be selling 9/11 commemorative t-shirt for $10. Wearing this t-shirt to school on September 11th will allow you to buy pre-sale tickets for $5. This same offer will not be valid on the night of September 11th.
On the football side of matters, Nash Central is coming off a hard-fought game against North Johnston. The Bulldogs put up a resilient effort on the road on Thursday, September 3 but ended up losing 19-18. The Bulldogs are now 1-2 on the season, and this special game on September 11th will be the perfect opportunity for Nash Central to bounce back. On the other hand, the Southwest Edgecombe Cougars are 3-0 after beating South Central High School 23-7 on September 3rd.
All in all, come out to Nash Central High School next Friday night to support our Bulldogs and to honor our country.
On Thursday night, the Nash Central football and soccer teams both played well. However, unfortunately, neither team was able to claim victory. Both teams played with heart and passion, and the Bulldogs definitely left it all on the field.
Nash Central football led 12-6 at the half and then 18-6 at one point in the 3rd quarter. Despite this, the Bulldogs defense wasn’t able to hold strong. North Johnston’s offense came into play and wouldn’t stop. The Panthers scored twice and took a 19-18 lead. Nash Central’s offense wasn’t able to score, and the Bulldogs would go on to fall 19-18. Nash Central still has a lot to be proud of, and the 1-2 Bulldogs will look forwarding to bouncing back in a special commemorative home game next Friday night against Southwest Edgecombe.
Bulldogs soccer also gave it their all. The team was energized and ready to play. At one point, Tarboro led 2-0, but this didn’t stop Nash Central. The Bulldogs battled and were able to cut the deficit. However, time wouldn’t permit Nash Central to do much more. The Bulldogs are now 1-4 and will look to turn matters around Wednesday, September 9th against North Johnston.
On the bright side, senior golfers Hannah Sasser and Sara Joyner were exceptional on Thursday. Sasser improved by 2 strokes and finished 7th overall. Joyner improved by 9 strokes and finished 4th overall. Rocky Mount, Hunt, Fike and Southern Nash were the other schools at the match to go along with eighteen total golfers.
In all, Nash Central’s effort was extraordinary on Thursday night, and this something we should all be proud of.
Nash Central’s girls tennis, volleyball, and boys and girls cross country teams were all in action on Wednesday afternoon. Now, let’s take a look back at what the Bulldogs were able to accomplish.
Girls tennis excelled as usual. The Bulldogs are now 4-0 after a valiant 5-4 win against North Johnston. In singles play, Kayley Sharpe defeated Haley Stevens 6-2 and 7-5. Senior Hannah Whitehead was also victorious against North Johnston’s Skylar Thomas by the scores of 6-0 and 6-1. Michalah Matthews also won her match against Emily Bendick by the scores of 6-3 and 6-4. Junior Haley Baker also came out on top winning against Hannah Merlin 6-3 and 6-2. Ashleigh Lamb also had an effortful performance but fell to Cassidy Dowling 7-4, 4-6, and 6-10. Madison Wall also fell to Madison Capps 1-6 and 4-6. In doubles play, the team of Kayley Sharpe and Hannah Whitehead beat the duo of Haley Stevens and Cassidy Dowling 9-7. However, the combo of Lamm and Matthews fell to the team of Thomas and Bendick 3-8. The duo of Wall and Silver also lost to the team of Headly and Morris 2-8. All in, the Bulldogs performed well and were able to come out victorious.
The boys and girls cross country team was also spectacular. Nash Central traveled to North Johnston High School to participate in a three-team meet, which also included Princeton High School. The boys team finished with a perfect score and all Bulldog runners finished in the top eight. Montre Cash finished 1st, Kazelee Johnson finished 2nd, William Moody finished 3rd, AJ Styles finished 4th, Andre Diggs finished 5th, Joseph Cook finished 6th, Brittan Joyner finished 7th, and Andrew Grissom finished 8th. The girls team also had speedy finishers. Carish Leonard finished 1st, Linzi Long Finished 3rd, Kendell Nelson finished 4th, Cassidy Lee finished 5th, Anaiya Harris finished 6th, and Teonna Hill finished 7th. Nash Cental’s next meet will be on Wednesday, September 9th at Fike High School. Hunt High School, Rocky Mount High School, Northern Nash High School, and Southern Nash High School will also be participating in the event.
Bulldogs volleyball was also in play on Wednesday afternoon. While neither the varsity or JV team recorded a victory, both teams gave it their all and put up a resounding fight. The JV team lost 21/25 and 16/25 while the varsity team lost 14/25, 22/15, 25/21, and 23/25. The play by Nash Central’s middle, hitters, and blockers was especially exceptional. Caresha Leonard and Robbi Allen excelled, and their play received acclaim from one of the game’s referees. Nash Central’s next game will be at home on Tuesday, September 8th against Rocky Mount.
In all, the Bulldogs put up exemplary performances on Wednesday afternoon, and the effort exerted was limitless.
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