North Lenoir rallied from a 2-1 deficit to beat West Stokes in five sets, extending its postseason winning streak to five consecutive seasons. The Hawks visit West Stanly on Tuesday at 7 p.m.
Greene Central totaled 461 yards in a 49-20 win over Ayden-Grifton, giving the Rams 852 offensive yards and 98 points across victories over Kinston and Ayden-Grifton.
Bethel Christian swept Woodland Baptist Christian 25-12, 25-19, 25-8 to reach the NCCSA second round, where the Trojans will host again Thursday.
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A team-by-team look at area volleyball playoff matchups, key players and postseason outlooks across Wayne, Lenoir, Greene and Jones counties.
Jamari Hill rushed for 271 yards as Wayne Christian held off Ravenscroft 32-31, stopping a two-point conversion on the game's final drive.
Bethel Christian enters the NCCSA volleyball playoffs 13-3 after an unbeaten district season, with Michelle Williams’ Trojans set to host Woodland Baptist Christian.
Jones Senior hosts Oxford Prep at 1 p.m. Saturday in its first home volleyball playoff match, seeking the program’s first 10-win season in available MaxPreps records.
South Lenoir senior Reese Cash has surpassed 1,000 career kills as the Blue Devils prepare for the first round of the NCHSAA volleyball playoffs.
Complete 2026 NCHSAA volleyball playoff brackets for all eight classifications, East and West, with every matchup, bye, advancement path and local team’s opening assignment.
Trey Scott picks the winners and margins for 54 Week 9 games, entering the week with a 203-52-1 overall record and 79.5% accuracy.
Contentnea-Savannah defeated Rochelle in both A-team and B-team volleyball matches, bouncing back from an earlier loss to E.B. Frink.
Greene Central football coach Jay Wilson joins Episode 20 of the Trey Scott Sports Show to discuss the Rams’ rivalry win over Kinston, plus East of I-95 rankings and more.
Seven area volleyball teams are projected to reach the NCHSAA playoffs. See their potential matchups and complete East Region projections for all eight classifications.
High school football statistical leaders after Week 8 in Eastern North Carolina, with passing, rushing, receiving, defensive and touchdown totals.
Aiden Ramirez-Cruz leads the area with 36 goals as Wayne Country Day moves to No. 1 in the latest Neuse News boys soccer power rankings.
