The Greene Central Rams stood atop again on Monday night, hoisting another Eastern Plains Conference trophy for the third straight year after a 5-1 victory over Beddingfield sealed a flawless 10-0 league campaign.
South Lenoir and Greene Central Excel at NCHSAA 3A East Regional Cross Country Meet
South Lenoir’s men and women secured team qualifications for the NCHSAA 3A State Championships, while Greene Central’s Colby Kaminski earned an individual state berth at the East Regional Cross Country Meet on October 26, 2025.
South Lenoir Falls in Heartbreaking Overtime Battle Against Southwest Onslow, 14-8
South Lenoir's valiant effort, led by Nuk Graham's touchdown and Isaiah Howard's clutch interception, fell short in a 14-8 overtime loss to Southwest Onslow, keeping their playoff hopes alive as they head into their final regular-season game.
Poole’s Big Night Leads Kinston Past Beddingfield in 61-8 Rout
Kinston’s defense, led by standout cornerback and homecoming king Jemorris Poole, dominated as the Vikings crushed Beddingfield 61-8 to keep their conference title hopes alive.
Greene County Middle School Girls Volleyball Team Heads to Playoff Showdown
The Greene County Middle School Girls Volleyball Team, ranked #2 with an 11-2 overall record (10-2 in conference), is gearing up for a crucial match against #3 Ayden on Monday, October 27, 2025, at 4:00 PM at home.
Maddox Smith Etches Name in North Lenoir History with Record-Breaking Season
North Lenoir senior Maddox Smith has become the program's all-time greatest offensive player, shattering single-season and career records for goals, assists, and points, including surpassing Taiwan Hines’ marks with 47 goals and 111 points in 2025, while leading the Hawks alongside teammate Nery Aguilar.
Greene County Middle Eyes Division 2 Championship Against Farmville
Greene County Middle School (5-2 overall, 3-1 conference) is poised for a historic showdown as they host Farmville on Thursday at 4 p.m. for the Division 2 championship, aiming to claim their first conference title since 2016 and their first-ever Pitt County division championship.
Greene Central Women’s Tennis: Rams Storm to Burlington for NCHSAA 3A State Title Shot
The Greene Central Rams women’s tennis team, with a 16-3 record and a state-record 32nd consecutive conference title, storms into the NCHSAA 3A Individual State Championships with a senior-heavy squad and sophomore stars, ready to hunt for glory in Burlington.
North Lenoir Rallies Past First Flight in Five-Set Thriller to Advance to Third Round
For the first time since August, North Lenoir was pushed to the edge. Down two sets and their 17-match win streak in jeopardy, the Hawks refused to let their story end at home.
CSS Celebrates 8th Grade Night; Woodington's A and B Teams Takes the Victory
Woodington swept Contentnea-Savannah School on 8th Grade Night, earning straight-set wins in both A and B team matches as CSS honored eighth graders Maddie Howard, Macy Herring, and Allena Stanley in their final home game.
NCHSAA 1A Playoff Preview: Jones Senior Faces Top-Seeded Falls Lake in Second Round
The #17 seed Jones Senior Trojans face a formidable challenge against the #1 seed Falls Lake Firebirds, who boast a 22-4 record and dominant stats, in the second round of the NCHSAA 1A volleyball playoffs; check out this complete breakdown on #1 seed Falls Lake.
Jones Senior Earns Historic Playoff Win Over Hobgood Charter
For the first time since 2015, the Jones Senior volleyball program not only reached the NCHSAA state playoffs — but made history with a first-round win
NCHSAA 3A Playoff Preview: #19 South Lenoir at #5 Midway
The #19 seed South Lenoir Blue Devils (6-15) face a daunting challenge against the #3 seed Midway Raiders (15-6), a powerhouse with elite offense and blocking, in the 2nd round of the NCHSAA 3A volleyball playoffs on October 21, 2025. Check out our full breakdown of Midway Volleyball.
NCHSAA 4A Playoff Preview: #5 North Lenoir Hosts #12 First Flight in Second Round Showdown
The #5 seed North Lenoir Hawks (19-1) host the #12 seed First Flight Nighthawks (16-10), who are riding an eight-match win streak, in the second round of the NCHSAA 4A volleyball playoffs on October 21, 2025. Check out our complete breakdown of First Flight Volleyball.
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South Lenoir surges past Greene Central behind Cash and Hawkins to move on in the playoffs
The South Lenoir volleyball team saved one of its best performances of the season for when it mattered most. The 19th-seeded Blue Devils pulled off a first-round upset over No. 14 Greene Central, winning in straight sets 25-20, 25-18, 25-21 on the road Thursday to advance in the NCHSAA 2A state playoffs.
Undefeated Pender spoils South Lenoir’s homecoming, 44–12
The South Lenoir Blue Devils (3–5) came out swinging on homecoming night, driving deep into Pender territory on their opening possession. But a pair of costly penalties stalled the drive — and that moment summed up much of the evening as the undefeated Pender Patriots (8–0) pulled away for a 44–12 victory Friday in Deep Run.
DJ Davis Leads Unbeaten West Craven Past North Lenoir
West Craven quarterback DJ Davis accounted for three first-half touchdowns as the unbeaten Eagles rolled past North Lenoir 41-7 on Senior Night in LaGrange
Kinston’s Explosive Offense Overpowers Farmville Central 55-32, Gieselman Celebrates 100th Win
Kinston High School's football team overwhelmed Farmville Central 55-32, led by Tyler Jones' 393 yards and six touchdowns, while Coach Ryan Gieselman celebrated his 100th career win on October 17, 2025.
2025 NCHSAA Playoff Brackets Released: North Lenoir, South Lenoir, Greene Central, and Jones Senior make the cut
Get ready for some playoff volleyball!! Here are our local matchups:
No. 17 Jones at No. 16 Hobgood Charter (1A)
No. 19 South Lenoir at No. 14 Greene Central (3A)
No. 5 North Lenoir (Bye) (4A)