Extra Effort Award Nomination Throughout the school year, WRAL-TV and Tom Suiter recognize one
student-athlete each week who excels not only on the playing field but also
in the classroom and in the community. If you would like to submit a nomination, fill out the form below. Sep 2, 2010
Extra Effort: Lindsey Sharpe, Nash Central (May 14, 2013) Nash Central's Lindsey Sharpe is one of the region's best softball pitchers who bats nearly .400. She is also a volleyball captain, an all-conference swimmer, an honor student and volunteers at a nursing home. She is this week's winner of Tom Suiter's Extra Effort Award. May 14, 2013
Extra Effort: Maura McDonnell, Green Hope (May 7, 2013) Green Hope's Maura McDonnell is an all-state track and cross country runner as well as a player on the Falcons' top-ranked soccer team. She excels in the classroom, too, and is this week's winner of Tom Suiter's Extra Effort Award. May 7, 2013
Extra Effort: Ariel Potter, Roanoke Rapids (April 30, 2013) Roanoke Rapids' Ariel Potter is a captain on the basketball, volleyball and soccer team where she is an all-region goalkeeper. Potter is also a co-valedictorian and scuba dives in her free time on a path to becoming a marine biologist. She is this week's winner of Tom Suiter's Extra Effort Award. Apr 30, 2013
Extra Effort: Bakri Abushouk, Cary (April 16, 2013) Cary's Bakri Abushouk is the 2012 State 4A cross-country champion, winner of the indoor 1,000, 1,600 and 3,200 meter events, and this week's winner of the Tom Suiter Extra Effort Award. Interviews are with Jerry Dotson, Cary track coach; Bakri Abushouk; Nick Stump, assistant track coach; and Lisa Blackburn, Cary math teacher. Apr 16, 2013
Extra Effort: Tara Simmons (April 2, 2013) Tara Simmons participates in track and golf at C.B. Aycock High School. She is a two-time 3A state golf champion, and this week's winner of the Tom Suiter Extra Effort Award. Apr 2, 2013
Extra Effort: Nella Chamblee (March 27, 2013) Nella Chamblee plays volleyball and softball at Corinth Holders High School, and she is the first athlete from her school to ever sign a Division 1 scholarship. She is this week's winner of the Tom Suiter Extra Effort Award. Mar 27, 2013
Extra Effort: Nikki Bell (March 12, 2013) Nikki Bell plays both softball and basketball at Franklin Academy, but her true excellence goes beyond the sporting arena. Bell is a musician and a natural leader with a great sense of humor. She is this week's winner of Tom Suiter's Extra Effort Award. Mar 14, 2013
Extra Effort: Jon Beyle (March 5, 2013) East Chapel Hill track sensation Jon Beyle is a three-time state champion in track and field. He's this week's winner of the Tom Suiter Extra Effort Award. Mar 5, 2013
Extra Effort: Kyle Kidd (Feb. 26, 2013) With a 35-0 record-North Moore High School's Kyle Kidd is the top ranked 1A wrestler in the state. He is this week's winner of the Tom Suiter Extra Effort Award. Feb 26, 2013
Extra Effort: Alex Tomlinson (Feb. 19, 2013) So far in her four year basketball career, Millbrook's Alex Tomlinson has been a part of 105 wins and just 14 losses. She is this week's Extra Effort Award winner presented by Tom Suiter. Feb 19, 2013
Extra Effort: Bayley Coleman-Cox (Feb. 12, 2013) Bayley Coleman-Cox is a basketball player at Jordan high school who will continue her education and basketball at Hampton University. She is this week's winner of Tom Suiter's Extra Effort Award. Feb 12, 2013
Extra Effort: Tyrone Outlaw (Feb. 5, 2013) Tyrone Outlaw is a standout basketball player at Person High School, an honor student, and the vice president of his class. Feb 5, 2013
Extra Effort: DeAnneisha Jackson (Jan. 29, 2013) DeAnneisha Jackson is a four-year starter on the Harnett Central basketball team and a leader in the classroom. An honors student headed to Radford University, Jackson wants to be a doctor and is this week's winner of Tom Suiter's Extra Effort Award. Jan 29, 2013
Extra Effort: Jennifer Lyu (Jan. 23, 2013) The Chapel Hill high school swimming team just won their conference championship. Jennifer Lyu specializes in two of the 100 meter events. But the depth of her talent goes beyond the pool. She is this week's winner of the Tom Suiter Extra Effort Award. Jan 23, 2013
Extra Effort: Whitney Bunn (Jan. 15, 2013) Bunn High School standout basketball player Whitney Bunn is this week's winner of Tom Suiter's Extra Effort Award. Jan 15, 2013
Extra Effort: Luke Fetla (Dec. 13, 2012) Pinecrest's Luke Fetla is an All-American wrestler, but is headed to West Point to play football next season. Dec 14, 2012
Extra Effort: Stephen Huff (Nov. 29, 2012) Jack Britt High School has fought its way into the State 4 AA Championship football game this Saturday in Chapel Hill. One reason is the unselfish play of defensive tackle Stephen Huff. He is this week's winner of Tom Suiter's extra effort award. Nov 29, 2012
Extra Effort: Ryne Woodard (Nov. 21, 2012) Princeton's Ryne Woodard is a big reason the once 2-8 football team is playing in the fourth round of the state playoffs. Nov 21, 2012
Extra Effort: Tyquan Lewis (Nov. 15, 2012) Tarboro defensive end Tyquan Lewis is Ohio State-bound, an honor student and a father figure to his three younger brothers. A friend to everybody that meets him, Lewis is this week's winner of Tom Suiter's Extra Effort Award. Nov 15, 2012
Extra Effort: Grace Morken (Nov. 8, 2012) It takes a special athlete to be a cross country runner. It takes an extraordinary athlete to be a champion cross country runner like this week's Extra Effort Award winner Carrboro's Grace Morken. Nov 8, 2012
Extra Effort: Josh Joyner (Nov. 1, 2012) Hunt High School running back Josh Joyner is a stand-out on the field and in the classroom as he doubles as a tutor for younger students and aspires to become a teacher. He is this week's winner of Tom Suiter's Extra Effort award. Nov 1, 2012
Extra Effort: Jamie Lea (Oct. 25, 2012) Orange High School volleyball player Jamie Lea will play in college at Tennessee and is an outstanding student. Oct 25, 2012
Extra Effort: Julius Murphy (Oct. 18, 2012) From the homecoming court to being the quarterback of a 7-1 football team, Goldsboro's Julius Murphy has excelled in many phases of school life. He is this week's winner of Tom Suiter's Extra Effort award. Oct 18, 2012
Extra Effort: David Salmon (Oct. 4, 2012) Middle Creek quarterback David Salmon is a state champion baseball player, an honor student, and works with youth with disabilities. Oct 4, 2012
Extra Effort: Corey Phillips (Sept. 27, 2012) South Granville's Corey Phillips excels in American and European football but is really top notch in academics. He is this week's winner of the Tom Suiter Extra Effort Award. Sep 27, 2012
Extra Effort: A.J. Tucker (Sept. 20, 2012) Cedar Ridge High School's A.J. Tucker is a state champion cross country runner and is this week's winner of the Extra Effort Award. Sep 20, 2012
Extra Effort: Elizabeth Gay (Sept. 13, 2012) Lee County Senior High School's Elizabeth Gay is gifted academically & athletically. She is this week's winner of Tom Suiter's Extra Effort Award. Sep 14, 2012
Extra Effort: DeQuavais Mann (Aug. 30, 2012) Northern Nash's do-everything football player DeQuavais Mann is an honor roll student and headed to Duke next year. He is this week's winner of Tom Suiter's Extra Effort Award. Aug 30, 2012
Extra Effort: Jena Scott (Aug. 23, 2012) Wilson Christian Academy volleyball and basketball player Jena Scott is the first winner of Tom Suiter's Extra Effort Award for the 2012-2013 school year. Aug 23, 2012
Extra Effort: Abby Snyder (June 12, 2012) Abby Snyder of Pinecrest High School is a track champion, vice president of student government and No. 2 in her class. The Duke-bound senior is this week's winner of Tom Suiter's Extra Effort Award. Jun 12, 2012
Extra Effort: Jentzen Jones (June 5, 2012) Jentzen Jones of Fike is one of the state's top distance runners who is an honor student in the classroom. The NC State-bound stand-out is this week's winner of Tom Suiter's Extra Effort Award. Jun 5, 2012
Extra Effort: Jade Mills (May 30, 2012) Jade Mills is ranked #1 in her class at Northwest Halifax High School and has covered many miles as a standout cross country and track runner. She is this week's winner of the Extra Effort Award. May 30, 2012
Extra Effort: Connor Lawrence (May 22, 2012) Northwood pitcher Connor Lawrence is one of the best in the area and is this week's winner of Tom Suiter's Extra Effort Award. May 22, 2012
Extra Effort: Brett Godwin (May 15, 2012) The Midway High School baseball team is 23-1 and ranked number one in the state. Their top hitter is Brett Godwin who is this week's winner of the Tom Suiter Extra Effort Award. May 15, 2012
Chris__Edwards: Looking ahead at 2014 Duke Baseball: 6 of top 7 hitters return plus healthy backstop. Pitching staff looks to be in good shape, too. — Tuesday, May 21, 2013 12:35 AM
Chris__Edwards: Thought: Why do hospitals/doctors put all the sick people in the same room? Seems kind of asinine. But what do I know. — Tuesday, May 21, 2013 12:29 AM
Chris__Edwards: So thankful I've found someone who'll spend her five month anniversary waiting in the ER with my family. Blessed to have @kellymo85. Love u — Monday, May 20, 2013 8:45 PM
NickStevensHSOT: Hope @Kevin_Kuz is doing OK in OKC. These pics of the tornado damage coming out of there are really bad. — Monday, May 20, 2013 5:29 PM
NickStevensHSOT: RT @starnewsvarsity: Confirmed with school: Jack Holley, longtime #hsfb coach in SE NC, has passed away. We'll have an obit/story up shortl… — Monday, May 20, 2013 5:16 PM
highschoolot: The game times for the girls soccer state championships have been released: http://t.co/26a7JWWSeO — Monday, May 20, 2013 5:12 PM
Chris__Edwards: Don't do this often but prayers for my grandma would be greatly appreciated. — Monday, May 20, 2013 3:15 PM
ZachMayoHSOT: #GoACC "@DerekMedlin: Welp. RT @JasonWFLA: Schiano: "We have our starting quarterback, and it's Josh Freeman."" — Monday, May 20, 2013 1:45 PM
ZachMayoHSOT: It rained hard in Fuquay all through the night and early morning, with more pockets of rain expected throughout today. — Monday, May 20, 2013 1:30 PM
ZachMayoHSOT: The 4th round playoff baseball game between Fuquay Varina and Green Hope, scheduled for tonight, has been moved to tomorrow at 7 p.m. — Monday, May 20, 2013 1:28 PM
NFHS_Org: For the third time, a competitive balance proposal by @ohsaasports was defeated by a close margin, 327-308. http://t.co/NGw971KR7X — Monday, May 20, 2013 10:25 AM
NFHS_Org: RT @playonsports: No rest for the weary...action starts today at 10am with @FHSAA Baseball https://t.co/g0Me3oiC8X — Monday, May 20, 2013 10:06 AM
NFHS_Org: The @mshsl just completed its second robotics state tournament. Another interesting way to get students involved! http://t.co/gs13kOutav — Monday, May 20, 2013 9:55 AM
NickStevensHSOT: This whole morning rush hour thing is for the birds. Glad I don't do this every day! — Monday, May 20, 2013 7:10 AM
highschoolot: RT @AD_cghsnc: Soccer change: 3A East Final (Gibbons vs White Oak) will be played at Gibbons this Tues.,5/21 at 6pm. #NCHSAA@PrepsNow@hi… — Sunday, May 19, 2013 11:45 AM
highschoolot: Slideshow as East Chapel Hill takes down Charlotte Catholic in the girls LAX championship: http://t.co/TPi9o7cVij — Sunday, May 19, 2013 11:12 AM
highschoolot: Slideshow from the boys LAX state championship as Apex takes the win with one second left: http://t.co/J1mTcHdad0 — Sunday, May 19, 2013 11:11 AM
highschoolot: Slideshow with lots of pics from the 4A track and field state championship in Greensboro: http://t.co/O6QheOYcZT — Sunday, May 19, 2013 11:10 AM
highschoolot: Millbrook's boys tennis team won a 5-4 thriller over RJ Reynolds to take the 4A tennis title: http://t.co/M3ZKpP78Ju — Sunday, May 19, 2013 11:07 AM
highschoolot: The Southeast Raleigh girls track team edged Wakefield to win the 4A state championship: http://t.co/oszt6EcK1V — Sunday, May 19, 2013 11:06 AM
highschoolot: The Knightdale boys track team won its third straight state championship on Saturday: http://t.co/25duIqEsDN — Sunday, May 19, 2013 11:05 AM
