A look at where football teams across Lenoir, Greene and Jones counties stand in the latest MaxPreps rankings and NCHSAA RPI following Week 3 of the 2026 season.
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Lenoir, Greene and Jones County Fall Sports Standings (9-1)
With the 2026 fall sports season underway, here is a look at the current records for high school football, volleyball and boys soccer teams across Lenoir, Greene and Jones counties.
The standings include Kinston, North Lenoir, South Lenoir, Greene Central, Jones Senior and Bethel Christian Academy. Standings as of 9/1 3:56pm
Catching Up With Local Legends: Garrett Byrd’s Journey From Snow Hill to Winthrop
Chris Radford kicks off Neuse News Sports’ new “Catching Up With Local Legends” series with Garrett Byrd, the Snow Hill native and Winthrop University pitcher continuing to build his baseball journey beyond Eastern North Carolina.
2026 NNS Media Day: 11 Football Press Conferences
The 2026 NNS Media Day took place at Lagrange Community Center in Lagrange on July 29th. Neuse News Sports hosted 11 football teams from Lenoir, Greene, Jones, and Wayne Counties. Check out our professional preseason press conferences.
Ten North Lenoir Football Players Baptized After Practice
After practice on July 28th, 10 North Lenoir football players who volunteered to participate were baptized by Coach Mike Fields in a large oval metal tub. The school principal, parents, coaches, teammates and community members, including Mike Jenkins, were present to support the athletes.
North Lenoir Sends Six Athletes to BODYARMOR State Games, Marks Historic Milestone for School Athletics
North Lenoir student-athletes earned spots on the BODYARMOR State Games of North Carolina East Teams across baseball, men's soccer and women's soccer, marking the first time in school history that three sports—and the first-ever women's soccer player—will represent the Hawks in the prestigious statewide event.
NCHSAA Finalizes Dual Team Tennis Brackets
The NCHSAA finalized the men’s dual team tennis playoff brackets, with multiple local teams earning top-four seeds and first-round byes, including Greene Central (#2), Goldsboro (#4), North Lenoir (#4), and C.B. Aycock (#3). The playoffs begin Monday, with state championship matches set for May 15-16 at the Burlington Tennis Center.
Hawks Refuse to Fold: North Lenoir Rallies for 19-18 Walk-Off Win
Trailing by one run in the bottom of the seventh after surrendering an eight-run inning, North Lenoir responded with five runs of its own, capped by Lexi Stalnaker’s walk-off double to secure a 19-18 win over SouthWest Edgecombe.
Record-Breaking Career & Chowan Commit 💥 | Maddox Smith Interview | Timeout w/ Trey Scott Ep. 30
North Lenoir senior Maddox Smith has put together one of the greatest careers in program history — and he’s not done yet. In this episode of Timeout with Trey Scott, we sit down with Smith to talk about his record-breaking career, his journey through high school soccer, and his commitment to continue playing at the next level at Chowan University.
Greene Central shuts out North Lenoir behind strong pitching performance
Sophomore Sutton Harris tossed six shutout innings with seven strikeouts to lead Greene Central past North Lenoir, 3–0, on Friday in La Grange.
Rooted in the Game: Hallie Fowler’s Journey Leads to Chowan
North Lenoir senior Hallie Fowler, a key piece of last year’s state championship team, has signed with Chowan University after a decade-long journey defined by daily work, elite production, and a deep love for the game.
Larry Dale Resigns as North Lenoir Head Football Coach After Three Seasons
North Lenoir head football coach Larry Dale has resigned after three seasons to pursue a move into school administration, leaving behind a legacy of leadership that reached far beyond wins and losses.
Angel Lee Brings Spotlight to North Lenoir at Historic All-Girls Wrestling Match
North Lenoir junior Angel Lee stole the spotlight at the school’s first-ever all-girls wrestling match, going 3-0 with three pins while emerging as a leader and driving force behind the Hawks’ growing girls wrestling program.
Riley Radford Dominant as Greene Central Holds Off Late North Lenoir Rally, 7-5
Radford pitched a complete-game gem, striking out 13 Hawks, allowing just four hits, and surrendering five runs—only one earned—in seven gritty innings. At one point, Radford retired 14 consecutive North Lenoir batters, silencing the Hawks’ bats until a furious rally in the sixth inning.
NCHSAA PLAYOFF BRACKETS RELEASED: 5 NNS Teams Made The Cut
Tuesday’s opening round of the NNS playoffs will see NNS teams like Kinston, Greene Central, and North Lenoir set the stage for high-stakes, seeding-driven matchups.
North Lenoir Falls to Southwest Onslow 45-28 in ECC Tournament Opener
North Lenoir's season ended with a 45-28 loss to Southwest Onslow in the ECC Tournament opener, as poor free-throw shooting and Driyanna Galloway’s 34-point performance proved too much to overcome.
Jenkins Pitches North Lenoir into Round Two
North Lenoir High School's baseball team, led by first-year coach Cam Sherrer, advanced to the next round of the NCHSAA playoffs with a decisive 7-1 win over East Duplin, marking their tenth consecutive playoff appearance.
NNS Male Athlete of the Week
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.
Hawks' High Drama: Edging Rivals in a 9-7 Thriller
It went down in the Swamp last night. North Lenoir hosted South Lenoir and it lived up to expectations. Matthew Rhodes and Jackson Jenkins went toe to toe on the mound. Hawks came out victorious 9-7.
Lady Hawks move to 2-0
North Lenoir's Lady Hawks clinched a 40-30 victory over Neuse Charter, with a standout defensive display and Shamaya Lynch leading the scoring, setting the stage for an eagerly awaited showdown with Greene Central.