On a humid Friday night in Martin County, the 14-seed North Lenoir Hawks continued their improbable march through the 2A state softball playoffs, knocking off the No. 3 seed Gators, 4-2, to punch their ticket to the East Regional Finals.
North Lenoir Rallies to Knock Off Camden County, Advances to Fourth Round for First Time Since 2005 Title Run
In a third-round showdown that delivered every ounce of postseason drama, No. 15 seed North Lenoir rallied from a 2-0 deficit to defeat No. 7 Camden County, 5-4, and advance to the fourth round of the NCHSAA 2A State Playoffs for the first time since their 2005 state championship run.
LCC's Danny Staley Awarded Gilmer Minor III Memorial Scholarship
Lenoir Community College Baseball standout Danny Staley has been named the 2024-2025 recipient of the Gilmer Minor III Memorial Scholarship, an honor established by Baseball Hall of Famer George Whitfield through the LCC Foundation.
Quinton Coples to Headline APA Football Camp in Kinston
Former NFL and UNC star Quinton Coples will return to Kinston as the special guest at Arendell Parrott Academy’s Football Day Camp on June 14.
NCHSAA 3rd Round Preview and Predictions
A third-round playoff preview featuring North Lenoir and South Lenoir softball, along with South Lenoir baseball, including team breakdowns, standout players, and bold score predictions for each matchup.
Trojans Fall in Extra-Inning Heartbreaker, but Bethel’s Rise Is Just Beginning
In a nine-inning battle that tested every ounce of their determination, Bethel fell 3-2 to Wilson Christian Academy in a game that was as much about heart as it was about softball. It was the final act in a grueling three-day gauntlet, where the Trojans fought through adversity, rallied against the odds, and captured the spirit of championship play.
CHAMPIONSHIP GLORY: BETHEL TROJANS CLAIM 2025 NCCSA 2A TITLE WITH DOMINANT 6–1 WIN
Under the bright Saturday afternoon sun, beneath the weight of history and expectation, the Bethel Christian Academy Trojans delivered a performance for the ages — and wrote the final chapter of their 2025 season in championship ink.
Regional Royalty: Greene Central, Kinston, North Lenoir and South Lenoir Star at 2A East Track Championships
Greene Central led all area teams with a fourth-place finish at the 2A East Regional Championships, followed by Kinston in fifth, as DJ Williams broke a school record in the high jump (6’8), Cassidee Fraser of North Lenoir won the 100 and 200 meters, and Kinston’s Okie Edwards captured the 400-meter title.
South Lenoir Storms Back to Defeat Southeast Alamance, Advances to 3rd Round
Down 5-0 after three innings, South Lenoir responded with 13 unanswered runs to take down No. 22 Southeast Alamance 13-6 on Friday night, advancing to the third round of the NCHSAA 2A State Softball Playoffs.
No. 6 South Lenoir Blanks No. 22 Southeast Alamance, Advances to Third Round
South Lenoir continues to rewrite its history books. On Friday night, the No. 6 seed Blue Devils notched their 19th win of the season—the program’s highest total since 2011—with a 6-0 shutout over No. 22 Southeast Alamance in the second round of the NCHSAA 2A State Baseball Playoffs.
THE COMEBACK TROJANS: BETHEL CHRISTIAN ACADEMY STUNS TOP-SEEDED OAK LEVEL BAPTIST IN DRAMATIC SEMIFINAL SHOWDOWN
In a game that will be remembered as an instant classic, the Bethel Christian Academy Trojans clawed their way back from the brink, toppling top-seeded Oak Level Baptist Academy 3-2 in a nail-biting semifinal clash of the NCCSA Softball State Playoffs. For the Trojans, it was a night of resilience—a showcase of grit and a display of heart.
THE TROJANS MARCH ON: BETHEL CHRISTIAN ACADEMY SECURES SPOT IN STATE CHAMPIONSHIP WITH DOMINANT WIN
In a night drenched in drama and defiance, the Bethel Christian Academy Trojans stormed past the Southside Christian Warriors with a 3-0 victory, punching their ticket to the NCCSA State Championship game. On a cool Friday evening, the Trojans turned a diamond into a battlefield, and in seven fierce innings, they left no doubt who the superior force was.
2025 NCHSAA 2A Men’s Individual Tennis State Championships Brackets Set
Greene Central and North Lenoir athletes locked into opening-round matchups
Trojans Blank Vikings 8-0 to Advance in NCCSA State Playoffs
The Bethel Christian Academy Trojans continued their dominant playoff run on Tuesday afternoon with an 8-0 shutout victory over the Vandalia Christian Vikings in the second round of the NCCSA state playoffs.
North Lenoir Dominates Southwest Edgecombe in First Round of State Playoffs, 19-4
The North Lenoir Hawks cruised past the Southwest Edgecombe Cougars with a dominant 19-4 victory in just three innings during the first round of the NCHSAA state playoffs.
North Lenoir Stays Resilient, Defeats South Granville to Advance in 2A Playoffs.
North Lenoir leaned on its resilience and heart Tuesday night, rallying late and delivering a four-run knockout punch in extra innings to defeat South Granville, 5-1, and advance to the second round of the NCHSAA 2A Baseball Playoffs.
South Lenoir Handles St. Pauls in First-Round Win, Advances to Face Southeast Alamance
The sixth-seeded South Lenoir Blue Devils opened the 2A state playoffs with a sharp all-around performance Tuesday night, defeating No. 27 seed St. Pauls, 7-3, behind multi-hit efforts from Carley Boone and Rylan Wade and a complete-game outing from Callie Tyndall.
No. 6 South Lenoir Walks It Off Against No. 27 Northwood to Advance in 2A Playoffs
South Lenoir survived a first-round scare Tuesday night, using a walk-off RBI single from senior Matthew Rhodes to defeat No. 27 Northwood 6-5 in the opening round of the NCHSAA 2A Baseball State Playoffs.
NNS Playoffs Predictions and Previews
Check out the breakdown of the first round matchups for North Lenoir, South Lenoir, Greene Central, APA, and Jones Senior. Also Bethel Christian Academy’s 2nd round matchup! BOLD PREDICTIONS INSIDE!
Greene Central Shines in Field Events, Finishes Runner-Up in Boys Division at EPC Championship Meet
The Rams’ boys squad finished second overall with 112.5 points, trailing only Farmville Central’s dominant 205.5-point total. On the girls' side, Greene Central placed seventh with nine points, but showed promise in several individual events, especially in the field.