La Grange –The North Lenoir Hawks (4-5) delivered a commanding performance in the annual Bragging Bowl, overpowering the South Lenoir Blue Devils (0-9) with a 47-6 victory at the Swamp. With a relentless ground game and a defense that held the Blue Devils to under 100 total yards, the Hawks controlled the game from start to finish, seizing local bragging rights and setting the stage for a critical game against Kinston next week, with the #2 spot in the conference on the line.
SNOW HILL — The rivalry between Greene Central and Farmville Central isn’t just fierce—it’s personal. And on Senior Night, the Rams made sure their bitter rival knew exactly what they were up against, forcing a staggering seven turnovers and delivering a defensive clinic that left Farmville Central reeling in a 25-22 defeat. Greene Central's defense was relentless, using every opportunity to strip away Farmville’s momentum and pride. GC has won 8 of the last 10 games against the Jaguars.
North Lenoir's postseason journey continued in thrilling fashion as the No. 14-seeded Hawks swept No. 19 Heidi Trask 3-0 on Thursday afternoon, advancing to the second round of the NCHSAA 2A Volleyball Playoffs. With this win, North Lenoir (16-3) sets up a highly anticipated rematch against No. 3 seed Manteo, who ended the Hawks' playoff run last year on North Lenoir's home court.
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The NCHSAA 2A Volleyball Playoffs are set, and Neuse News Sports teams are ready for their first-round matchups on October 22, 2024. Here's a breakdown of the East side of the bracket featuring our local teams:
Greene Central’s tennis program is no stranger to success, and this past weekend, they solidified their legendary status at the 2A East Regional Tournament under the guidance of Coach Tim Medlin. Known for producing champions year after year, the Rams once again made major moves, earning top finishes in both singles and doubles play.
SNOW HILL — On a brisk Homecoming night at Greene Central, the Rams made history, defeating West Craven for the first time ever in their eight-game series with a hard-fought 19-12 victory. With temperatures dipping into the low 50s, the packed stands were buzzing, and the Rams gave the community plenty to cheer about.
Despite a valiant second-half effort, the North Lenoir Hawks couldn't overcome a dominant performance by the undefeated James Kenan Tigers, ultimately falling 63-14. The Hawks, now 3-5 on the season, struggled early but showed fight after halftime, with standout performances from key players like Braxton Myers and Malik Fuller.
The Arendell Parrott Academy Patriots hosted the Liberty Christian Heat at Hodges Field on Friday night. The Patriots, celebrating their eight seniors on Senior Night, scored early and often en route to a 54-0 shutout against the Heat.
NNS Football Conference Standings: Greene Central, Kinston, North Lenoir, South Lenoir, Jones Senior, and Arendell Parrott Academy.
North Lenoir swept South Lenoir in a spirited matchup of long-time cross-county rivals Thursday night, winning all three sets to claim the match 3-0. The game, relocated to Lenoir Community College due to remodeling work on South Lenoir's bleachers, was about more than just volleyball — it was a night dedicated to raising funds in support of cancer fighters, and the Blue Devils made their community proud, bringing in more than $6,000.
Playoff time is near and the NCHSAA uses the RPI ranking system to help determine the playoff seedings based off advanced statistical metrics. In most sports NCHSAA team sports, 62 teams in a classification earn a playoff spot (32 in the East, 32 in the West). The RPI is broken down in two sides with rankings for the East and rankings for the West. Below is the RPI currently for our teams in Soccer, Football, and Volleyball.
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Greene Central High School's tennis team solidified its dominance in the Eastern Plains Conference (EPC) tournament Wednesday, sweeping the event’s finals in singles, doubles, and exhibition competitions. The Rams will send all six entries to the NCHSAA 2A East Regional Championships, set to be held at Greene Central’s Tennis Complex on Oct. 18-19.
Kinston High fought valiantly against undefeated James Kenan in a thrilling 28-25 loss, showcasing their resilience and ability to compete with the best in the East Central Conference.
NNS Soccer Conference Standings: Greene Central, Kinston, Arendell Parrott, Bethel Christian, Jones Senior, South Lenoir, and North Lenoir.
