Strikeouts and Goals Shine in Athlete of the Week Poll

South View and Harnett Central softball and soccer stars dominate the weekly honors.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 4:52pm

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A fragmented, geometric painting depicting the dynamic action of a high school softball game, with players, bats, and balls rendered in an abstract, cubist style.A cubist interpretation of the record-setting strikeout performance and extra-inning softball thriller that highlighted the Fayetteville area's Athlete of the Week honors.Fayetteville Today

The Fayetteville Observer's Athlete of the Week poll featured standout performances from high school softball and soccer players across the region. South View's Jordynn Parnell, a Duke signee, set a school record with 28 strikeouts in a 10-inning game against Harnett Central. On the soccer pitch, several players scored multiple goals to lead their teams to victory.

Why it matters

The Athlete of the Week award highlights the top high school talent in the Fayetteville area, showcasing the region's depth of athletic ability across multiple sports. These types of weekly honors help promote local athletes and their achievements, building community pride and interest in the local sports scene.

The details

In the softball matchup between South View and Harnett Central, the game went 10 innings but South View prevailed 6-4. The story of the game, however, was the dominant pitching performance by South View's Jordynn Parnell, who struck out 28 batters - a new school record. On the soccer side, several players scored multiple goals in their respective matches, including a hat trick by a Harnett Central player.

  • The softball game between South View and Harnett Central took place on Thursday, March 27, 2026.
  • The Athlete of the Week poll highlighted performances from the past week of high school sports action.

The players

Jordynn Parnell

A softball pitcher for South View High School who is committed to play at Duke University. She set a new school record with 28 strikeouts in a single game.

Harnett Central

The high school that played against South View in the 10-inning softball game.

South View

The high school that defeated Harnett Central 6-4 in the 10-inning softball game.

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The takeaway

The Athlete of the Week poll showcases the incredible talent and dedication of high school athletes in the Fayetteville region, with standout performances in both softball and soccer highlighting the depth of athletic ability in the area.