Matthew "Tadpole" Rhodes led the South Lenoir Blue Devils to a momentous 2-0 victory over North Lenoir on Senior Night, pitching a complete game shutout and playing a pivotal role in securing their first win against the Hawks since 2016.
Greene Central clinched a dramatic 5-3 victory over Farmville Central, celebrating Senior Night with a perfect conference record and showcasing clutch performances from Ram’s senior players.
The North Lenoir High School tennis team finished their regular season with a strong 12-3 record, excelling in both singles and doubles to secure top seeds for regional qualifications.
Greene Central High School showcased exceptional talent and teamwork, sweeping the 2024 Easter Plains Conference tennis tournament with standout performances in both singles and doubles competitions.
North Lenoir triumphed over Wallace-Rose Hill 6-5 in extra innings, highlighted by Alyssa Hatcher's game-tying home run and game-winning double, with Lakyn Whitley also excelling by going 5-for-5 with three runs and two doubles.
Under the strategic leadership of Coach Sherrer, North Lenoir High School secured a decisive 9-1 win over Wallace Rose Hill, advancing their record to 17-3 and moving closer to clinching back-to-back conference championships, with key performances by players like Jackson Jenkins and Carter Chadwick highlighting the team's focus on executing the fundamentals of team baseball.
South Lenoir High School senior defensive back Frank Haddock signed to play football at Methodist University, celebrating his transformation into a formidable athlete under the guidance of Coach Will Harrell and the support of his family and teammates.
Greene Central High School secured a 4-1 victory over Farmville Central, clinching back-to-back conference titles with standout performances from Rams Austin Hardy and Braden Burress.
Garrett Byrd of North Lenoir, sponsored by Senator Jim Perry, dazzled as Neuse News Sports Male Athlete of the Week with a complete game no-hitter and a standout 2-4 batting performance, driving in three runs against Southwest Onslow.
Check out this week’s NNS Female Athlete of the Week! Sponsored by Senator Jim Perry.
Check out the results from the 2024 Neuse News Sports Track Invitational (results only)
Senior Night at Kinston High School celebrated the contributions and relationships built by the senior softball players, highlighted by emotional reflections on Coach Shonda Hines's nurturing, mother-like influence over her team.