Nash Central High School | Archive | December, 2015

For Nash Central senior Luis Rolon, football is much more than just a sport, it’s truly a way of life.

Standing at 6’0 and 280 pounds, Rolon has been the anchor of both Nash Central’s defensive and offensive lines for the past few years in the capacity of a defensive tackle and an offensive guard, and he has also definitely been one of Nash Central’s most talented and gifted football players. Due to his successes on the football field, he has garnered much attention, and he was recently invited to compete and showcase his talents in front of Division I coaches from all over the United States at the Rivals camp.

Rolon spoke highly of the experience, saying that “It was really a life-changing experience doing drills and competing with some of the best players in the country”. It is certainly evident that Rolon was able to gain and benefit much from his attendance at Rivals camp, and this experience will unquestionably support his football career moving forward.

Besides, his selection to attend Rivals camp, what Rolon, who is also a member of Nash Central’s wrestling team, has been able to accomplish on the field of Nash Central High School is also exceptional. While Rolon has had several dominant games over his three-year varsity football career at Nash Central, his most prominent showing on the football field occurred during his sophomore season, which was his first year as a varsity starter for the Bulldogs. In a rivalry game against the Rocky Mount Gryphons, Rolon recorded a career-high 12 tackles while forcing two fumbles with recovering three other fumbles, and in regards to his performance, Rolon said that “It was a game I’ll never forget”. This game has certainly set tone for his highly-decorated career at Nash Central, and it has given Rolon the confidence to jump-start to his football career.

Rolon’s athletic accomplishments can be attributed to not only natural skill, talent and ability, but a strong and genuine work ethic. However, above all else, Rolon would credit all of his successes to his mothers who has undoubtedly played an instrumental role in his upbringing and achievements. Rolon says that “What drives me to success is my mother. She has raised me as a single parent and has persevered through good and bad times. Seeing her determination pushed me to succeed because I wanna make sure she retires early so she doesn’t have to struggle anymore.” From these sentiments, it is clearly apparent that Rolon has the correct motive and heart to succeed, and his ambitions in life are definitely well within reach when considering all the hard work and effort he exhibits through everything he does

In respect  to playing collegiate football, Rolon is a definite Division I prospect. He has garnered budding interest from East Carolina University, UNC-Pembroke, UNC-Charlotte, Methodist University, and Guildford College. With football season over, Rolon will now have ample time to think over his choices before possibly making his ultimate commitment on National Signing Day in early February. In addition to playing college football, Rolon will major in Criminal Justice as he hopes to pursue a career in the field of law enforcement.

All in all, Luis Rolon is unequivocally an exceptionally dedicated athlete, and if he continues on the current path that he is on, the end result of his journey in football will definitely be bright and prosperous

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Come August 1st, 2016, prospective recruits to NCAA programs will have to meet heightened NCAA eligibility standards.

For one, as opposed to the minimum 2.0 GPA currently required, the new benchmark in terms of GPA will be increased to 2.3. In addition, prospective recruits will have to have completed 16 core classes in order to be eligible, and this consists of four English credits, three math credits, two natural/physical science credits, one extra math, English or science credit, and four years of additional courses from any area above, foreign language or comparative religion/philosophy. Also, prospects must have 10 of the 16 core classes completed before senior year, with seven of 10 being in English, math, and science.

These changes are all a part of the effort to maintain the rigorous standards upheld by the NCAA, and they will certainly serve as a positive light in the recruiting process.

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Nash Central High School was blessed to have its boys and girls JV and boy and girls varsity basketball teams all reach the championship round of the Nash County Holiday Classic this past week. However, the Bulldogs were, unfortunately, unable to capitalise on this opportunity.

On Wednesday afternoon, Nash Central’s girls JV team competed against Rocky Mount. While the Bulldogs did play exceptionally well, Nash Central was unable to walk off the court with a victory. Despite this, the Bulldogs showed positive signs throughout the game, and Nash Central still has much to be proud of.

Then, on Thursday afternoon, Nash Central’s JV boys team battled against Rocky Mount. In a game full of ties and lead changes, it was evident that the outcome of the game would come down to the wire. Nash Central led by two points with under a minute left after a huge three-pointer by A.J. Styles, but this didn’t stop the Rocky Mount Gryphons from coming right back. After Styles missed the point after free throw to go along with a few empty possession for the Bulldogs, the Gryphons found themselves down two with possession and the clock running down. In a disastrous turn of tides, the Gryphons would hit a three at the buzzer while stunning the Bulldogs with a 49-48 victory. This was definitely a devastating loss for Nash Central, but the season is still young, and the Bulldogs did evince how mature and capable they were against a tough Rocky Mount team.

In addition, the varsity Lady Bulldogs were also in action on Thursday evening. The Lady Bulldogs headed into Thursday’s contest against Rocky Mount with a perfect 7-0 and Nash Central was coming off of a dominating 62-12 win over Southern Nash on Tuesday. However, Nash Central would be on the wrong side of the scoreboard for most of the evening as the Lady Gryphons, who were hungry and determined to give Nash Central its first loss of the season, had extremely different plans for the Lady Bulldogs. Nash Central couldn’t seem to get its offense clicking in the first quarter, and the Lady Bulldogs were down big at the half. In light of this, Nash Central head coach Terri Cash was able to motivate the Lady Bulldogs, and Nash Central definitely exhibited a more aggressive attitude in the second half. The Lady Bulldogs outscored the Lady Gryphons 27-19 in the second half, but Nash Central still couldn’t overcome its first half mistakes, falling 53-31. In the end, Robbi Allen and Myia Spivey were named to the All-Tournament team, and, moving forward, Nash Central will use this tough loss as a motivator as the Lady Bulldogs still have a bright ahead of them this season.

Nash Central senior Josh Mullins proudly dons the #1 jersey for the Bulldogs, and Mullins, who is more than likely the most talented player in the Big East conference, definitely manifested as to why he is deserving of this honorable number during Thursday night’s championship game against Northern Nash. The 6’1 guard exploded for 27 points while knocking several tough shots for Nash Central. Mullins showed that he is Nash Central’s most potent weapon as he was able to knock down multiple timely shots when Nash Central needed a spark to get going on offense. The Nash Central senior also displayed his exceptional shooting range as he drained several three-pointers throughout the night. Defensively, Mullins was also a threat. Mullins grabbed almost a dozen rebounds on Thursday night, and his defensive fight and effort was present throughout the game. However, Mullins found himself in foul trouble late in the game, and he would eventually foul out. Backcourt teammate Montre Cash also found himself in foul trouble, and the junior guard would also end up fouling out late in the 4th quarter. The loss of Mullins and Cash was a major blow to the Bulldogs as Nash Central trailed late. With Mullins and Cash on the bench, junior Elijah Cole was looked upon to hit a big three to tie the game, but the junior guard just wan’t able to knock down a shot. On three opportunist, Cole, who led the Bulldogs with 28 points on Thursday night, missed from beyond  the arc, and this gave Northern Nash the opportunity to close out the game at the free throw line. Northern Nash’s Darius Spragley, who led Northern Nash with 20 points on Thursday night,  would hit back-to-back free throws to give Northern Nash a 74-70 lead while securing his team the victory. With an exceptional core of shooters, which includes Josh Mullins, Elijah Cole, and Montre Cash, the Bulldogs are certainly a force to be reckoned with, and once Nash Central is able to properly close out games, the Bulldogs will be in great shape.

Essentially, all four Nash Central basketball teams performed well in the Nash County Holiday Christmas Classic, and these losses will serve as negative reinforcement as the season moves on.

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Coach Shon Johnson and the Nash Central wrestling Bulldogs competed well and fought hard on Wednesday, December 16th.

The Bulldogs were at home on Wednesday afternoon when they defeated Southern Vance while, despite a resilient effort, falling by a single match to Eastern Wayne.

The Bulldogs will now take a well-deserved break for the holiday season before their next meet on Saturday, January 9th at Louisburg High School.

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Nash Central’s boys and girls varsity and JV basketball teams have all reached the championship stage of the Nash County Holiday Basketball Tournament.

The JV girls will compete in the first championship game on Wednesday, December 16th at 6:30 P.M. at Southern Nash High School. In this particular championship match-up, the Lady Bulldogs will be facing off against the Lady Gryphons, and a win would certainly be a major plus to Nash Central’s program.

Nash Central JV boys will then take the court at 5:15 P.M. on Thursday, December 17th at Southern Nash High School to face Rocky Mount’s JV boys team. The Bulldogs  JV boys team has had a great start to the season, and winning this match-up would further validate this.

After the JV boys contest is over on Thursday, Nash Central’s varsity girls team will take on Rocky Mount in the hopes of capturing the championship at 6:30 P.M.. The Lady Bulldogs defeated Southern Nash in a dominating 62-12 victory in order to make it to the championship contest, and the 7-0 Lady Bulldogs will certainly look forward to claiming victory over Rocky Mount. Rebecca Speight, Myia Spivey, Kayalin Mitchell and Robbi Allen have all be pivotal to Nash Central’s 7-0 start, and they will definitely need to be productive if the Bulldogs want to walk away victorious on Thursday evening.

The varsity boys team will also look forward to winning the Nash County Holiday Basketball Tournament. After a last-second 55-52 victory over Southern Nash on Tuesday, December 15th, the Bulldogs have reached the championship game, and the Bulldogs, who have been led by Josh Mullins, Montre Cash, and Elijah Cole, will look to take home the championship on Thursday night at 8:00 P.M.

In short, it is a tremendous achievement for all four of Nash Central’s basketball teams to reach the championship game on the Nash County Championship Tournament, and it would certainly be a huge accomplishment for the Bulldogs to have a clean sweep of championship.

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Nash Central senior Christian *** feels that his time as a student at Nash Central High School has significantly impacted his life, but others would go as far to say that the influence Christian himself has had on Nash Central High School itself is far greater than anything else.

Whether it was on a football field, soccer pitch, or track course, Christian has definitely played a key role for several Bulldog athletic teams over the past few years. Although Christian experienced considerable success with Nash Central’s promising football and soccer programs, Christian considers his accomplishments in track & field to be the most substantial.

When asked to share what his biggest accomplishment of his Nash Central athletic career was, Christian responded with a poignant answer, saying, “My biggest accomplishment of my athletic career at Nash Central would be being a conference contender in the throwing events for Track & Field. It truly is a blessing to be in this position, all my hard work and help from God himself got me here.” From this response, it is certainly evident that Christian possess a strong work ethic, and it clearly shows that he has dedicated himself to improving in the sport. Christian’s altruistic character was also illustrated as he showed how gracious and thankful he was of blessings that he has received from God.

For Christian, sports are simply just not a recreational activity. Playing sports has given him the opportunity to see what’s really important in life, and he has also learned of the genuine individual that he actually is. When asked to tell of a specific memory that stood out to him from his Nash Central athletic career , Christian said, “One specific memory that stands out the most in my opinion would be the transition from playing football to playing soccer my senior year. This change showed me the type of person that I want to become, a person that is open to the idea of change and being able to able to adapt to new surroundings.” It is unquestionably clear that playing sports has allowed Christian to learn something new about himself, and this new insight should certainly help him reach unparalleled levels of success in the near future.

Besides athletics, Christian is also heavily involved in other facets of the Nash Central community. He is a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes club and is also a Key Club member. As a member of two community-oriented organization, it is reasonable to say that Chrisitan definitely takes pride in helping and caring for others, and this is undoubtedly a quality that every good citizen should hold.

In addition, Christian is one of the brightest students in his academic class, and this can be supported by that fact that he has gone above and beyond and has substantially challenged himself by enrolling in and successfully completing several Advanced Placement courses during his academic career.

Chrisitan is also a member of Nash Central’s Quiz Bowl club, and he certainly provides great senior leadership to Nash Central’s premier academic organization. Additionally, Christian’s scholarly pursuits are also apparent as he plans to attend either UNC-Chapel Hill or NC State Univeristy next fall while carving a pathway to success as a Marketing Manager.

Furthermore, Christian’s uplifting spirits regarding his future alma matter are also perceptible, and he definitely considers that his time at Nash Central to have an instrumental role in his life. When asked to share what he feels is the best thing about Nash Central, Christian responded by saying “The best thing about Nash Central I would say is the People. The teachers, the administrators, and most of all, the students. Without all of these people, I wouldn’t be the person that I have become.” This clearly shows how the interactions and bonds that Christian has been able to form throughout his high school career have impacted him in a positive manner.

Christian also spoke about the manner in which Nash Central has helped mold his learning, saying ” I learn new things every single day, whether it is political, logical or even a new joke”. On top of this, Christian illustrated that he isn’t the type of individual who gives up easily, and you could even say that he would consider his failures to be lessons on long but rewarding road to success as Christian says, “I am also a person who thrives off of other people’s negativity, this motivates me to try even harder at whatever I am doing whether it be academics, athletics and also extracurriculars.”

Even though, Christian has explicitly shown that he possesses great skill and ability, being the exceptionally humble individual he is, he attributes his success to the support and help of those who have guided and directed him throughout his life. When asked to tell of the individual who motivated him the most, Christian said, “There have been many people who have motivated me towards success, but I would like to single out my brother, Jeffrey Pino. He is truly my role model, throughout my high school career I have always done my best because of him. Other than my parents he has taught me the ideals of life that need to be cherished. My brother was a star athlete and he was also in the Top 10% of his class so everything I do is to be just like him or better if I try hard enough. I owe all my success to him.” It is clear-cut that Chrisitan holds a high level of adulation and respect his older brother, and it also evinces how blessed Christian had been to have been raised with such exemplary role-models in his life.

Lastly, while Nash Central High School has unquestionably left an immense influence on Christian’s life, Nash Central would unequivocally have not been the same without Christian’s presence for these last few years, and Christian’s love for Nash Central can be summed up perfectly through his final quote as Christian says, “In my soon to be 4 years at Nash Central, I truly have enjoyed every minute of it due to my wonderful peers and teachers.”

Essentially, much can be said about Christian, but most importantly it’s paramount to know that this particular Bulldog has been an invaluable and contributing member to the Nash Central community for the last four years, and he most certainly has a bright and prosperous future ahead of him.

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Nash Central senior Jennifer Jackson truly embodies what it means to be humble. Despite all that she has accomplished, Jackson has stayed grounded, and she is most definitely, by no means, a boastful individual. From a plain eye’s view, it would seem as if Jackson was nothing more than just the average high school student; however, she is certainly much more than just average.

Deservingly so, the culmination of all of Jackson’s extraordinary qualities have recently come to fruition. Jackson is the latest recipient of Tom Suiter’s exceedingly prestigious WRAL Extra Effort Award. Thanks to her exceptional work ethic in combination with her natural gifts, skill and ability,  Jackson has experienced unparalleled levels of success in the classroom, pool, and community, and this makes her the perfect recipient of an honor of this caliber.

From her freshman year to present day, Jennifer Jackson has indubitably been the most dominant and decorated swimmer in the Big East conference, and this has set the tone for the rest of her high school career. She has earned All-Area Girls’ Swimmer of the Year honors during each of her high school swim seasons and is also the holder of almost a dozen Nash Central and Big East records. With this being said, it definitely would not be too far-fetched to say that Jennifer Jackson has been the most successful competitor to grace the pools of the Big East conference, and her career can certainly be described as nothing less than illustrious.

With the 2015-2016 swim season underway, Jackson hopes to cap off her senior season with a unique approach. When asked what her goals for this season were, Jackson responded by saying, “My particular goal for this season is to have FUN!” Swimming has frequently been a source of extreme stress for me, so this year I am trying to enjoy every swim meet and honestly have fun.”

While Jackson will attempt to exhibit a more lax attitude towards swimming this season, her mindset of achieving greatness has remained unchanged, saying “Although I am attempting to have fun, I still want to win and contain a strict drive for success. I would honestly love to take a final shot at becoming a State Champion, and am hopeful for the future of my swimming career.”

After back-to-back trips to the 3A state championship in 2014 and 2015, it is clear that Jackson will look forward to reaching the state competition for the third consecutive time this season and, with her slight change in approach, capturing the coveted 3A state championship is definitely well within reach for Jackson.

When asked to share what she would attribute her successes to, Jennifer Jackson’s selfless demeanor was genuinely showcased.  Jackson responded by saying, “I would truly attribute my success and accomplishments to God, my family, and all my friends.”  The maturity and strong character that Jackson possesses was also portrayed as she went on to say that “Without God, I have absolutely no clue where I would be with athletics or academics”.

Jackson also displayed how influential her family and friends have been in respect to her achievements, saying “My family and friends have always supported me and kept me level-headed. Most importantly, they have allowed me to be who I am and have been able to guide me through each of my successes and failures.”

Furthermore, Jennifer Jackson’s sentiments regarding the influence that her mother has played on her successes also manifests the level of humility she has in regards to her accomplishments. Jackson says that “Besides God, my mom has probably been the one specific individual that has pushed me towards success. My mother is absolutely my best friend, and she has motivated me towards success even in times of failure. I am motivated to succeed because of her, and the confidence she contains in my abilities.” This response undoubtedly illustrates Jackson’s humble and gracious character, and it also paints the perfect picture of the sincere individual that Jennifer Jackson undeniably is.

Additionally, swimming has definitely provided Jackson with many blessings as she says that “Swimming has changed my life in a variety of different ways, and it is almost indescribable”. In respect to the impact that swimming has had on her life, Jackson also says that “swimming has also allowed me to grow as a person. I have learned many valuable life lessons, and been able to experience the great rewards of hard work”

On top of this, swimming has also allowed Jennifer Jackson to foster her caring and nurturing ways as she says that “the chief influence that swimming has had on my life has been by allowing me to become a role model”.  Jackson, who is heavily involved in her local community through various volunteering efforts, also feels that swimming has given her the opportunity to help others, saying that, “The little children on my swim team have been an immense source of inspiration for my career, and I strive to be the best I can be for them.”

When considering all that she has accomplished in a relatively short period of time, it is safe to say that Jackson’s future is exceptionally bright, and, even though, she won’t be swimming for the Nash Central Bulldogs next season, her career as a Bulldog is far from over. Coincidentally, Jackson will remain a Bulldog next fall as she has decided to continue her swimming career and most importantly her education at Gardner-Webb University. Gardner-Webb has a strong academic reputation as it was ranked as the 34th top university among regional universities in the South in 2015 by U.S. News & Report, and, as a Division I university, Gardner-Webb also boasts a first-rate athletic program, which makes Gardner-Webb a perfect fit for Jackson.

All in all, students such as Jennifer Jackson are those who make Nash Central a place where amazing things can happen, and Jackson will certainly continue to make Nash Central proud as she looks forward to taking the first step of turning her dream of becoming a pediatric dentist into a reality next fall.

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Whether it’s through athletics, academics, or the arts, Nash Central senior Sara Joyner has definitely stamped her distinct mark on Nash Central High School throughout the last four years.

Joyner competes in girl’s golf and swimming for the Nash Central Bulldogs, and her athletic efforts have certainly been exceptional. She is the only athlete in Nash Central athletics history to have the opportunity to compete at the state girl’s golf tournament on more than one occasion. Joyner made her first appearance at the state level as a sophomore in 2013 while making her second appearance this past October. As a swimmer, Joyner has also accomplished much as she had been a regional performer during multiple seasons.

In addition, Joyner unquestionably loves the aspect of being a fan of Nash Central athletics. When asked to share the athletic memory that stands out to her the most, Joyner responded by saying, ” No matter what sports team that I was on (swimming or golf), I always had friends to cheer on. Whether it was a teammate, coach-mate, conference-mate, or regional/state opponent, I was always cheering on the people I was competing with or against”. This clearly shows the level of maturity Joyner possess, and it is also a viable testament to her character. Joyner also referred to the friendships that she was able to forge while competing for Nash Central, saying “Not to mention that, over the course of four years, I have gained several unforgettable friendships and memories with people I have been blessed to meet along the way”. Furthermore, Joyner won’t rule out competing at the collegiate athletic level, and until she makes her college decision, she is definitely looking forward to keeping an open mind in respect her athletic future. Essentially, it is most definitely clear that being a Nash Central athlete has had a tremendous influence on Joyner’s life, and this is just another reason as to why Nash Central athletics is a positive force in the community.

Besides athletics, Joyner is heavily involved in the arts programs at Nash Central High School. Joyner is undoubtedly musically inclined, and this is evident by her participation in Nash Central’s Marching Band, Jazz Band, and all of the Concert Bands. Additionally, Joyner is a member of Nash Central’s Show Choir, chorus and has also been an active participant in Nash Central’s annual musicals. On top of music, Joyner is also a gifted artist. She is a member of the Nash Central Art Club and has also been inducted into the Art Honor Society. Joyner is also an active member in the local community as she sets aside plenty of time in her exceptionally busy schedule to help others through Special Olympics. As represented by her immense participation in the arts and community, it is certainly veritable to say that Sara Joyner is a well-rounded individual, who has a wide array of talents and interests.

Sara Joyner is simply one of the most multi-faceted students at Nash Central High School, and her varying passions have clearly flourished and thrived while being a Nash Central Bulldog.

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When you first meet Nash Central senior Cal Lewis, his size and stature would most probably prompt you to expect that he is a talented football player or even a basketball star. This, however, is far from the truth, and the saying “Never judge a book by its cover” can be accurately used to describe the athletic niche of Cal Lewis.

Cal Lewis is one of Nash Central’s most gifted swimmers, and he is definitely a potent threat in the exceptionally competitive Big East conference. While Lewis does have great natural ability and skill, he humbly attributes his success to those who have helped and motivated him throughout his high school career. When asked about his successes and accomplishments at Nash Central, Lewis responded by saying, “I feel that Coach Bain has been instrumental in my success as a swimmer. He is the driving force of the team, and he is very dedicated”.  In addition, when asked to share his general feelings about head Nash Central swim coach Kyle Bain, Lewis responded with a sentimental and poignant answer saying that “Coach Bain doesn’t glorify us. He makes sure that we always display humility in our successes, and I feel that this had made me a better swimmer and individual as a whole”.

Furthermore, Lewis enjoys the team aspect of swimming. Lewis described his experiences with the swim team very genuinely saying that, “We’re a great bunch. We excel in the pool, and most importantly in the classroom. The swim team is home to some of the best athletes and students Nash Central has to offer, and I wholeheartedly believe that this has motivated to achieve greatness both athletically and academically”.  In particular, Lewis stated that one member of Nash Central’s swim team has been extremely influential, saying that “One of my closest friends on the team is Jennifer Jackson, who is a great motivator, and like Coach Bain is a driving force on the team”. The gracious character of Lewis was also exhibited as he said, “I probably wouldn’t be where I am in swimming if it wasn’t for Jennifer, and I definitely admire her greatly”.

Additionally, Lewis says that swimming has also helped his overall fitness and athletic build, which, of course, is certainly a positive. Most importantly, Lewis believes that swimming has helped him make an impact on his community, and this is something that should definitely be held in high regards. During the course of his high school career, Lewis has helped extensively with Special Olympics events, and he has donated a considerable amount of his time to helping special needs kids. Efforts such as these are definitely extremely commendable, and it paints a veritable picture of the type of individual that Cal Lewis really is.

In respect to the 2015-2015 swim season, Lewis undoubtedly has high hopes for not only himself but his team as a whole. Lewis feels that “The swim team will be good hands with a solid medley relay as they are constantly scoring points”. Lewis also says that “He also feels that Nash Central will have an upper hand in conference play as the Bulldogs will be able to cover more events than previous years this season, and Lewis attributed this edge to the participation and arrival of new, talented freshmen. When asked about his goals for the season, Lewis was extremely insightful, saying that “This year, I’d like to see regionals and, of course, beat Rocky Mount. States would be a dream, but we’ll just have to wait and see”.

Essentially, Cal Lewis is clearly an exemplary student at Nash Central High School, and the contributions he has made to the school as a student and a swimmer as well what he has done and continues to do to  help others in his community are simply remarkable.

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Nash Central High School has a long and storied tradition of sending its finest athletes on to play at the collegiate level, and three particular former Bulldogs have represented Nash Central well during the fall season at Louisburg College.

Abigail Ross, who graduated from Nash Central in 2014, was an All-Area goal keeper during her senior season with the Bulldogs, and she has continued to have success at the next level as well. In the net, Ross has helped Louisburg College allow just 1.28 goals per game in 2015. With the exceptional defensive play of Ross, the Louisburg College Hurricanes were able to achieve an 11-6 record with a 10-4 conference mark this fall. Essentially, Ross has certainly accomplished much at Louisburg College, and she is a shinning example of the type of the caliber of talent that Nash Central has been able to produce in the recent years.

Brian Williams, who is a sophomore at Louisburg College, also had tremendous success this fall season. The 2014 Nash Central graduate, who was an All-Area selection while at Nash Central High School, has been a key member of Louisburg College’s men’s cross country team, and he registered some of his fastest times this fall. Williams will look to continue to improve and build off of this success as he will also run track for Louisburg College this upcoming spring.

Natalie Manning, who earned All-Area honors with the Bulldogs during her senior track & field season, has also been a top runner for Louisburg College. In her freshman season, Manning had an amazing spring track season, and she was the #1 finisher at last year’s national championship, where she ran the metric mile in just four minutes and fifty-eight minutes. This fall, Manning helped lead the Louisburg College Hurricanes to a great showing in the NJCAA Division I National Championships on Saturday, November 14th, where the Hurricanes finished 18th overall. With the fall season over, Manning will now look forward to having an excellent track season this spring.

All in all, Nash Central High School certainly boasts a bevy of athletic talent, and Nash Central has unquestionably been a hot bed of talent for Louisburg College.

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