Here are the area's top high school sports performers from Monday's action. Be sure to check back later this week for tonight's top performers. jdnews.com/sports/jackson… @BaseballCroatan @Dixon_Baseball9 @coachball2709 @EDbaseball643 @AthleticsEd @edhspanthers @CoachJSpruill

Congratulations to Caitlyn for receiving a positivity ticket for making a positive difference and being a catalyst for change! Thanks to Dr. Christopher Barnes, @OnslowSchools Chief Academic Officer, for being present to recognize her as well! #RHS_YesYesYes💙💛

Within a few hours, Richlands’ Caitlynn Guarino went from having an early Bojangles dinner to playing a soccer game & having a goal and assist in her return after academic eligibility issues with the NCHSAA. jdnews.com/sports/richlan… @GuarinoCaitlynn @RHS_YesYesYes

@JDNsports So happy to be back!!!!

Thank you so much, sir, for all of your help on this! Soooo happy to be back on the pitch tonight! twitter.com/SenatorLazzara…

GUESS WHO IS PLAYING TONIGHT?!!

@theLaxLuther I've been told the part about schools getting funding for AP classes. As for the Bs...I've only had 1 B my entire life. 😉 But I get what you're saying.

@JMBpreps I should be, yes. Gotta keep that bench warm and cheer my team on. Lol

It stings a little less knowing we have so much support in our community. Still holding out hope that the NC house passes the bill.

@JDNsports Thank you to Southwest!

High school seniors Caitlynn Guarino of Richlands & Madison Small of Southwest have been in the news because of their academic ineligibility. On Thursday night, they met for the first time face-to-face. jdnews.com/sports/first-m… @RHS_YesYesYes @CoachJSpruill @NCSoccerCoaches

Most people will agree that high school athletes should meet certain academic requirements to play sports. But frustrated parents say the process of passing 3 of 4 classes is not that simple & ask for solutions. jdnews.com/sports/chris-m…

@CoachJeremyBuck @JDNsports I took 3 AP classes and an honors class. My AP classes don't give credit until the end of the year so even though my guidance counselor advised me to take the classes and said I was eligible, I'm not. (Yes I'm passing. Straight A's. ) 4.4 GPA #12 in my class.

Let’s welcome Caitlynn Guarino from North Carolina to the Colonel family! #RollKerns #CentreWomenRock

@SenatorLazzara Thank you sir! I can't begin to explain how much this means to myself and other area athletes. The support from the community has been amazing.

Help may be on the way for area student athletes who have been ruled academically ineligible by the NCHSAA and State Board of Education. jdnews.com/sports/senate-… @GuarinoCaitlynn @RHS_YesYesYes @CoachJSpruill @OnslowPIO @OnslowSchools

This is just the first story on Richlands' Caitlynn Guarino. I will be speaking to another kid this week about this topic as well. More to come. jdnews.com/sports/richlan…

Finding my voice and hoping to bring about change wnct.com/news/richlands…

@CoachRockMC I guess a cooling off period. For those that play outside of HS it is kind of funny.

Advised on schedule by guidance. Took recommended four classes. Straight A's. 4.4 GPA. Full backing from school and local authorities. State won't let me play my senior year. Make it make sense. This can't happen to another student like me. @JDNsports

@ImCollegeSoccer Also make sure to look at graduation rates for FOUR years. Most schools aren't showing that unless you dig a bit.

@cwponton Nice to hear. I added a song that was kind of a pun I guess. But I also knew most would never hear it. (Hall & Oates You make my dreams come true)

Play up to your standards, not down to your competition.

NCAA D1, D2, D3 Commitments! @avick1318 @GuarinoCaitlynn @KKVal2004 @RvilleFlynn They Understood the Assignment! #CSTruth

I am SO excited to announce my verbal commitment to play soccer at Centre College. I want to thank all my coaches, teammates & especially my mom. I couldnt have done it without you. I am so honored & excited to be a part of this team! #imcollegesoccer #centrewsoccer #05jasasurge

@JDNsports @JHS_WSoccer Way to GO MACEY

COURAGE ARE YOUR 2022 CHALLENGE CUP CHAMPIONS!!!!!!!!! #CourageUnitesUs

Congratulations Coach Roed!!! twitter.com/JDNsports/stat…

@cwponton @ImCollegeSoccer Our club coach tells us this all the time. He moves us around frequently.

Sweet goal from Def mid #imcollegesoccer #classof2023