NNS Basketball Standings
Check out all the standings from our local basketball teams.
Kinston Boys Hold Off J.H. Rose in Thrilling 69-67 Victory
The Kinston Vikings boys’ basketball team showed resilience on Tuesday night, edging J.H. Rose 69-67 in a closely contested game at home. The victory comes just days after a disappointing 74-63 loss, giving Kinston a much-needed momentum boost as they improve to 3-2 on the season.
Lady Vikings Dominate J.H. Rose, Extend Undefeated Streak to 5-0
The Kinston Vikings girls’ basketball team is off to an electrifying start, racking up their fifth consecutive win of the season with a dominant 68-26 victory over J.H. Rose on Tuesday night. This marks the second time Kinston has bested the Rampants this season, having defeated them 56-41 in Greenville earlier this month. With this victory, Kinston is now 8-4 against J.H. Rose since 2017 and has won the last four matchups between the two programs.
South Lenoir Girls Basketball to Host Inaugural Deep Run Christmas Tournament
South Lenoir High School will tip off its inaugural Deep Run Girls Basketball Christmas Tournament on Dec. 17-18, offering a competitive two-day showcase for area teams and an opportunity to celebrate the holiday season with high school basketball.
Kinston Girls Basketball Stays Perfect with 72-52 Victory Over North Edgecombe
The Kinston High School girls basketball team continued their impressive start to the season with a dominant 72-52 win over North Edgecombe in the Montrezl Harrell Hoopfest on Saturday at the Rocky Mount Event Center. The Vikings used a balanced scoring attack, relentless energy, and depth to pull away from a competitive first half and improve to 4-0 for the first time since their 2019-20 season, when they finished 27-4.
Greene Central Rebounds with 66-51 Victory Over North Pitt Behind Second-Half Dominance
After a tough 58-51 loss at home to Beddingfield earlier in the week, Greene Central bounced back in emphatic fashion, defeating North Pitt 66-51 on the road Friday night in their Eastern Plains Conference opener. The Rams, now 3-1 on the season, used a trademark second-half surge to overcome a hot-shooting Panthers squad that led at halftime.
5,435 Days Later: Greene Central Ends North Pitt Drought with 49-46 Victory
After 5,435 days, Greene Central girls’ basketball team has rewritten the record books. On Friday night, the Rams defeated North Pitt 49-46, securing their first victory over the Panthers since January 26, 2010. The win not only ended a 14-year drought but also propelled Greene Central to a 4-0 start for the first time since records began being kept on MaxPreps in 2004.
Holiday Cheer for APA Hoops: Strong Seasons for Boys and Girls Varsity Heading Into 2025
As the holiday break approaches, both the boys' and girls' varsity basketball teams at Arendell Parrott Academy are heading into the festive season with reason to celebrate. After a series of strong performances this season, both squads have shown significant improvement over last year’s struggles, setting the stage for what could be their best campaigns in recent memory.
Greene Central JV Rams Stay Perfect with 81-74 Win Over Garner in Tarboro Invitational
The Greene Central JV boys basketball team secured an impressive 81-74 victory over previously unbeaten Garner in the championship game of the JV Invitational at Tarboro High School. With the win, the JV Rams improved to 6-0, handing the Trojans (4-1) their first loss of the season.
NNS Basketball Standings
NNS Basketball Teams Standings as of 12/12
The Final Score
Check out this week’s list of scores from the local high school games.
North Lenoir, South Lenoir, and Greene Central competed in the 33rd annual Pierce-Davis Tournament.
In one of North Carolina’s biggest wrestling events at North Pitt High, First Flight took top honors, North East Carolina Preparatory School and R.J. Reynolds rounded out the top three, and local programs Greene Central, South Lenoir, and North Lenoir recorded solid showings, including Angel Lee’s third-place finish in the girls’ 114-pound class and Bladen Davis’s fourth-place finish at 138 pounds.
NNS Schedule
Check out this week’s basketball and wrestling schedule for the local high school teams.
Patriots Take Down Bethel Christian, Extends Win Streak To Four Game
The Parrott Academy Patriots came into last night's game against the Bethel Christian Academy Trojans on a three-game winning streak. After a slow first half for the Patriots, they used an amazing second-half performance to extend their winning streak to four games.
NNS Predictions: #19 (9-5) Kinston at #2 (12-1) Whiteville
Quick previews and predictions to the BIG TIME 4th round matchup between #19 seed Kinston and #2 seed Whiteville.
ATTENTION: Do not miss our pre-game, halftime, and post-game Live show sponsored by Nathan Perry with Nathan Perry Realty and Tarheel Property Management!
Rams Dominate in Tripleheader Sweep Over North Lenoir
Greene Central basketball teams shined Tuesday night, sweeping all three games against county rivals North Lenoir in front of an energetic home crowd. Stat Line of the Night: An’nysha Wooten 14 points 23 rebounds 6 assists 3 steals 2 blocks! Photos by William Hardy
Kinston Girls Basketball is on the Rise!
The buzz surrounding Kinston High School’s girls basketball team isn’t just hype—it’s hard-earned. After two years of steady progress, including a 10-16 campaign two seasons ago and a .500 record (13-13) last year, the Vikings are off to a sizzling 2-0 start. With a roster blending youthful energy and developing leadership, Kinston may be on the cusp of something special. Photos by: William Hardy
Bethel Christian Academy Edges Bear Grass Charter in Thrilling Victory
The Bethel Christian Academy Trojans hosted the Bear Grass Charter Bears on Tuesday night, pulling off a thrilling 51-49 victory in their second meeting of the season. The Trojans avenged a 53-34 road loss from two weeks ago with a gritty performance that showed their willingness to embrace a new identity under head coach Ashley Stroud.