After a challenging 1-12 season last year, the Arendell Parrott Academy softball team is stepping into the 2025 season with a renewed sense of hope and determination. Under the leadership of Coach Kristin Beaman, who is in her eighth season with the Patriots, the team is focused on rebuilding and laying the foundation for future success. This season is not just about the scoreboard—it’s about growth, resilience, and laying the groundwork for something bigger than just wins.
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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.
The Kinston High Vikings fell 39-38 in overtime to the Southwest Onslow Stallions in the ECC Final, setting their sights on the state playoffs.
Coming off a 15-7 season, South Lenoir baseball looks to build on its undefeated home record and deep roster, led by seniors Matthew "Tadpole" Rhodes, Jacob Howard, and Christian Coples. With strong pitching depth and an experienced lineup, the Blue Devils are focused on a conference title and a deep playoff run in 2025.
Coming off a historic 29-1 season and a state championship, Greene Central baseball looks to defend its title with key returners Will Radford and Riley Radford leading the charge. Despite graduating six seniors, the Rams have reloaded with experienced leadership and promising young talent. With an elite home-field advantage and a championship mentality, Greene Central is ready to make another run at the top.
Arendell Parrott Academy baseball, led by head coach Robert Kravitz and returning senior leaders, looks to build on its 18-9 season with a strong pitching staff, deep lineup, and a continued commitment to excellence in 2025.
After an 18-4 season and a state championship appearance, Bethel Christian Academy baseball looks to build on its success in 2025 with strong pitching, a deep lineup, and a challenging schedule.
Bethel Christian Academy softball looks to build on its 16-2 season with strong returning talent, added pitching depth, and a focus on overcoming past playoff hurdles in 2025.
For the eighth time in the past 20 years, the Kinston girls' basketball team has hit the 20-win mark. Their latest milestone came in dominant fashion as the Vikings cruised past South Lenoir, 59-25, in the first round of the East Central Conference Tournament.
After a 21-5 season that saw North Lenoir claim the East Central Conference title with an 11-1 record, expectations remain high for the Hawks in 2025. Head coach Cam Sherrer, entering his second year at the helm, has a talented group returning, including several key contributors from last year’s deep playoff run that ended in the fourth round against Whiteville.
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.
Lenoir Community College split a doubleheader against Louisburg College, falling 7-2 in Game 1 despite Riley Williams’ strong performance but bouncing back with a 4-0 victory behind Brennan Moran’s clutch hitting and Ty Hedgepeth’s complete-game shutout.
The South Lenoir Blue Devils, under third-year head coach Madison Harvey, are poised to defend their East Central Conference championship and aim for a deep postseason run, bolstered by a strong returning core and the addition of promising newcomers.
Join the South Lenoir Lady Devils Softball team on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at Barnet Park in Kinston for a charity jamboree benefiting alumna Carly Humphrey, who is courageously fighting Stage IV bile duct cancer.
Athletes from Greene Central and Kinston High Schools delivered impressive performances at the NCHSAA State Indoor Track Championships, earning top finishes and contributing valuable points to their teams' overall standings.
Athletes from Greene Central and South Lenoir High Schools delivered outstanding performances at the recent NCHSAA 2A East Regional Wrestling Tournament, securing multiple podium finishes and advancing to the state championships.
The 14th Annual Freedom Classic baseball series between the Naval Academy and Air Force Academy will take place February 21-23, 2025, at Grainger Stadium in Kinston, featuring military performances, pre-game ceremonies, and special events, with tickets available at Kinston-Lenoir County Parks & Recreation.
Lenoir Community College improved to 5-2 on the season after winning a weekend series against Richard Bland, capped by a dramatic walk-off victory, and now prepares for a home doubleheader against Louisburg on Tuesday.
