Tarboro High School defensive end Tyquan Lewis is headed to Ohio State next fall to begin his collegiate career, but he has one last goal to achieve before leaving his hometown.
James Kenan High School running back Marcelias Sutton is averaging 127.5 yards rushing per game for a Tigers team among the final 16 teams in the Class 1AA State playoffs.
Washington High School senior quarterback Jimmy Williams led the Pam Pack into the second round of the 3-A state playoffs by accounting for 5 touchdowns in a 48-6 win over West Craven.
Four players from the WITN viewing area have made the 2012 North Carolina Shrine Bowl team. Pharoh Cooper and A.J. Coplon from Havelock, New Bern's Christian Matau and Tyquan Lewis from Tarboro.