Greene County Middle School basketball dominated the conference, with both the girls' and boys' teams capturing championships in decisive victories at Greene Central High School over Chicod and Welcome Middle School.

Lenoir Community College secured its first road win of the season with a 10-3 victory over Peace JV, improving to 3-1 as they prepare for two more road games this week.

North Lenoir will induct former NBA player Mitchell Wiggins, who passed away on September 9, 2024, into its Hall of Fame during halftime of Tuesday night’s boys' basketball game against South Lenoir.

Ryan Ange’s dominant 12-strikeout performance and Aiden Taylor’s three-double, three-RBI night powered Lenoir Community College to a 12-3 win over Peace JV.

North Lenoir secured its third straight victory with a hard-fought 51-50 win over James Kenan, overcoming a late rally to stay in the playoff hunt behind strong performances from Cristian Veal, Julian Veal, and AJ Black.

Kinston dominated the Indoor ECC Championships, with the boys team securing the title, the girls finishing second, and multiple athletes earning top honors, including Ex’Zavion Croom and Madison Green as Most Outstanding Track, Riyan Parks as Most Outstanding Field, and Coach Corey Bryant receiving Coach of the Year.

Kinston extended its winning streak to eight games with a 70-50 road victory over South Lenoir, led by Jamarion Washington’s 19 points and Keyshawn Herring’s 18-point performance featuring four highlight dunks.

Kinston improved to 17-2 (8-2 conference) with a dominant 60-31 win over South Lenoir, pulling away in the second half behind strong performances from Ariyonna Willis, Nasheyla Mason, and J’Riyanna Edwards.

The New Orleans Pelicans traded Brandon Ingram to the Toronto Raptors for Bruce Brown, Kelly Olynyk, a first-round pick, and a second-round pick, ending Ingram’s six-year tenure as New Orleans shifts toward a rebuild.

Kinston sophomore Jamarion Washington earned Athlete of the Week honors after scoring 19 points against Southwest Onslow and 17 against North Lenoir, helping the Vikings improve to 14-3 on the season sponsored by Kinston/Lenoir Parks and Recreation.

North Lenoir sophomore wrestler Angel Lee, competing against both boys and girls, earned her 50th career win and improved to 36-8 on the season, making her this week’s Athlete of the Week Sponsored by Kinston/Lenoir Parks and Recreation

Greene Central dominated Washington 48-25 on Senior Night, led by An’Nyshea Wooten’s 24 points and 21 rebounds, as the Rams improved to 9-9 and positioned themselves for a strong conference finish.

SupaStarz Athletics' Galaxy team secured first place at The Carolina Crown, overcoming a mid-routine music malfunction, and earned a Partial Paid Bid to the Prep/Rec Grand Nationals in Orlando, showcasing their resilience, dedication, and growing presence in All-Star cheerleading.

All of our NNS girls' basketball teams' conference standings.

All of our NNS boys' basketball teams' conference standings.

Lenoir Community College opened its season with a thrilling 5-4 walk-off victory over Camp CC, as Justin Ellison delivered the game-winning hit in the bottom of the ninth.