Top Returning players in Lenoir County: Part Two
Lenoir County saw an incredible amount of success during the 2019-20 season between their five programs. Four teams won 14 games or more, three reached the state playoffs in their respective classifications, two reached at least the fourth round and…
Access all of Prep Girls Hoops
Continue reading this article and more.
Continue ReadingLenoir County saw an incredible amount of success during the 2019-20 season between their five programs. Four teams won 14 games or more, three reached the state playoffs in their respective classifications, two reached at least the fourth round and one made it back to the regional title game for the third straight year. With a lot teams replacing key senior graduates, who will be next up in this basketball sanctuary? Here is part two of the top returning players to lookout for in Lenoir County during the 2020-21 season.
Laura Fulcher (Bethel Christian guard, 2021)
Fulcher put up eight points and seven rebounds per game this past season for Bethel Christian. The rising senior guard was named first team all-region and made a lot of plays on both ends of the floor. She’ll be a big part of the Trojans team this upcoming season as they look to improve on their 5-14 overall record.
Virginia Edmondson (Arendell Parrott forward, 2021)
Edmondson had her season cut short due to a knee injury, but when she played, she was excellent for Arendell Parrott. The Patriots were 10-0 in the games she was able to play as opposed to 7-9 when she was out. She averaged 15 points, eight rebounds, five assists and six steals per game as a junior and her return will certainly help. Arendell Parrott will have a good chance to win 20 or more games in 2020-21 with a full season of Edmondson.
Rachel Okonkwo, Arendell Parrott forward, 2023)
Okonkwo had an excellent freshman season for the Patriots and led the team in scoring when Edmondson went down. She averaged nine points, eight rebounds and three steals per contest and will be a huge part of the teams success next season. Expect Okonkwo to improve her production and that should lead to the Patriots contending for a conference title and a deep state playoff run.