Jones Senior returns to 11-man football in 2025 under second-year head coach Stephen Perry, leaning on versatile playmaker Cam McKinney and a tough run game while battling depth and experience challenges in a rebuilding year.

South Lenoir enters 2025 in year two under Coach Brandon Proctor, leaning on young playmakers like sophomore Christian Wooten while looking to capitalize on a favorable non-conference slate to build confidence and momentum.

Kinston enters 2025 with a veteran roster led by senior quarterback Tyler Jones and D1 receivers Tyreek Copper and Brennan Chamber, making the Vikings one of the most explosive and dangerous teams in 3A.

Greene Central enters 2025 as a true 3A dark horse, powered by a dominant offensive line, star running back Dejuan Cobb, and a deep roster ready to prove they belong among the East’s best.

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From realigned conferences to RPI-only playoff seedings, here’s what’s different for Kinston, Greene Central, North Lenoir, South Lenoir, and Jones Senior as the 2025 season begins.

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Kinston hit the road Thursday for a four-team scrimmage at Princeton High School, spending most of the evening matched up against East Duplin. The Vikings also got in a brief set against Martin County, running five plays on offense and five on defense.

Greene Central’s volleyball team picked up its first win of the season Tuesday night, sweeping North Pitt in straight sets and bouncing back quickly from a tough loss less than 24 hours earlier.

The Havelock Jamboree served as a preseason measuring stick for Greene Central and Kinston, offering both programs a chance to test themselves against quality opposition before the season kicks off.

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The Eastern Plains Conference held its first football media day Wednesday morning at Parker’s BBQ, as coaches and athletic directors from across the new 2A/3A league came together to finalize schedules and vote on preseason predictions.

At this year’s Three Rivers Conference media day — the first under the NCHSAA’s new 1A–8A alignment — coaches voted North Lenoir to finish seventh in the league. The Hawks were last in the preseason poll a year ago too. That didn’t stop them from staying in the hunt for second place until the final week.

A 6-foot-5 deep threat who averaged more than 30 yards per catch last season at Spring Creek, Chambers brings elite size, speed, and college-ready polish to an already explosive Kinston offense. His commitment to Marshall is locked in, but his high school journey is far from over—he’s here to win.

Neuse News Sports is looking for enthusiastic interns to join our crew this fall. If you live and breathe high school athletics—whether you’re a student, a recent graduate, or simply passionate about local sports—this is your chance to get in on the action.

After capturing the 2025 North Carolina Dixie Youth Angels State Championship, the Kinston/Lenoir County 10U All-Star softball team is now preparing for its next challenge: the Dixie Angels World Series in Ruston, Louisiana.

The Kinston/Lenoir County Recreation All-Star softball team is heading to the 2025 Dixie Angels World Series in Ruston, Louisiana — and they’re doing so as state champions.

Kinston/Lenoir County 10U All-Star softball team is two wins away from the Dixie Youth State Championship and a berth in the Dixie Angels World Series in Ruston, Louisiana, after a dominant elimination game win over Moore County.

The Kinston/Lenoir County Recreation All-Star softball team will compete in the 2025 Dixie Youth Angels State Tournament this weekend in Lumberton.