Extra Effort Coverage
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Extra Effort Award: At Union High School "there will never be another" Ariyona Spearman
Union High School's Ariyona Spearman is this week's winner of the Tom Suiter Extra Effort Award. -
Extra Effort: Emerson Thompson shines bright for Firebirds
The Firebirds star Emerson Thompson is this week's Tom Suiter Extra Effort Award winner. -
Extra Effort: Emerson Thompson blazes her path from Falls Lake Academy to Campbell
More than 2,000 career points and 1,000 career rebounds, plus plenty of winning for the Firebirds, Emerson Thompson is this week's winner of the Tom Suiter Extra Effort Award. -
Extra Effort: Emily Williams plays for Spring Creek, her family
Emily Williams, a four-sport athlete for Spring Creek High School, shows love and determination for her school, community and family. -
Analytical on the court and artistic off it, Rocky Mount's Jillian Schrimper wins the Extra Effort Award
Jillian Schrimper says she puts her best foot forward in everything that she does. Her list of activities is long and her hard work is being recognized with WRAL's Tom Suiter Extra Effort award. -
Analytical and artistic off it, Rocky Mount's Jillian Schrimper wins the Extra Effort award
Jillian Schrimper says she puts her best foot forward in everything that she does. Her list of activities is long and her hard work is being recognized with WRAL's Tom Suiter Extra Effort award. -
Extra Effort: McDonald leads Garner volleyball
Garner Magnet High School's Jenna McDonald started playing volleyball when she was eight years old. Off the court, McDonald is part of Garner's IB program, International Baccalaureate, which inspires curiosity and critical thinking, while being academically rigorous. -
Extra Effort Award: Jenna McDonald leads Garner volleyball
Garner Magnet High School's Jenna McDonald is this week's winner of the Tom Suiter Extra Effort Award. -
Extra Effort: Princeton's Kaydon Roberson's impact felt with her teammates, teachers and coaches
Kaydon Roberson will play softball at Meredith College, but her legacy at Princeton will last well beyond her time at the school. -
Extra Effort: Alayna Gaddy feels at home playing softball and bringing others together
Corinth Holders senior Alayna Gaddy feels at home on the diamond, but her passion to help others makes her this week's winner of the Tom Suiter Extra Effort Award. -
Extra effort: Rosewood golfer feels at home on the green
This week's Tom Suiter Extra Effort Award takes us to Rosewood High School, where WRAL's Louis Fernandez introduces us to Aaron Ingram, who's taking life one golf shot at a time. -
Extra Effort: Rosewood's Aaron Ingram feels at home on the green
"Day after day, golf shot after golf shot, you know what to do, just go do it," Ingram said with a smile on his face. -
Extra Effort: Harnett Central's Victoria Langdon does whatever it takes
Harnett Central's Victoria Langdon plays both basketball and volleyball. She is also the leader of Harnett Central's Gold Rush student section. -
Extra Effort: Weldon's Briana Moody leaves big mark with quiet personality
At first glance, Briana Moody might seem a little quiet, but her impact on Weldon City Schools has not gone unnoticed. -
Extra Effort: Tyne Ross balances two sports at the same time
Time management is nothing for Union Pines' Tyne Ross. -
Extra Effort: Union Pines senior Tyne Ross balances sports, success
Ross plays two sports, volleyball and tennis, which is normally not too big of a deal, except they're played in the same season. -
Extra Effort: Cleveland's Sadie Johnston always on the move
As a libero in volleyball, Sadie Johnston is constantly moving for Cleveland High School. When she's off the court, she keeps moving too. -
Extra Effort Award: McKenzie and Morgan Williams help each other thrive
Midway's McKenzie and Morgan Williams love being twins and love being their own person. They work together to make themselves and their community the best they can be. -
Extra Effort Award: Williams' twins help each other thrive
WRAL Sports' Louis Fernandez takes you to Midway High School to meet Morgan and McKenzie Williams, who thrive as sisters and shine as individuals. -
Extra Effort: Ella John Dupree is a one woman show for Cape Fear Christian Academy
Ella John Dupree plays six sports, is number one in her class and is the lead many of Cape Fear Christian Academy's musicals.
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