Parrott Academy stayed unbeaten with a 60-6 win over Jones Senior, scoring on every first-half possession and showcasing depth on both sides of the ball.
NNS Standings (all sports)
Check out the updated standings for all of our high school sports.
Athlete of the Week (Male), Week 1: Kaz Farrior, Greene Central
Greene Central’s Kaz Farrior headlined a 55-0 shutout win over North Lenoir with 11 tackles, 7 TFLs, 3 forced fumbles, and a pass deflection. Sponsored by Kinston Lenoir County Parks and Recreation.
Athlete of the Week (Female), Week 1: Lakyn Whitley, North Lenoir
Lakyn Whitley powered North Lenoir to a 3-1 start with 42 kills, 13 blocks, 17 digs, and 17 service points in the opening week. Sponsored by Kinston Lenoir County Parks and Recreation.
NNS Weekly Schedule
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South Lenoir Opens Season With 46-6 Rout of Jones Senior
South Lenoir wiped away a winless 2024 with a dominating performance Friday night as the Blue Devils opened their 2025 season with a 46-6 mercy-rule shortened rout of Jones Senior at Thomas Salter Stadium.
Greene Central Dominates North Lenoir 55-0 in Season Opener
Greene Central opened the 2025 football season with a statement, rolling past North Lenoir 55-0 behind quarterback Joshua Cetnar, wide receiver Sam Avent, and a defense that shut down the Hawks all night.
Kinston Falls Late to South Central in Season Opener
For the third straight year, Kinston’s season opener against South Central ended in heartbreak. The Vikings had their chances, but miscues down the stretch cost them in a 21-19 loss Friday night.
North Lenoir Football 2025 Preview
North Lenoir enters year three under head coach Larry Dale with plenty of roster holes to fill, but with playmaker RJ Warren and a fast defense, the Hawks aim to stay competitive in a tough 4A conference.
Jones Senior Football 2025 Preview
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 Football 2025 Preview
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 Football 2025 Preview
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 Football 2025 Preview
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.
NNS GAMEDAY RETURNS FOR SEASON 3 WITH NEW CO-HOST VINSTON THORPE
NNS GameDay, presented by Bojangles, returns for its third season with host Trey Scott and new co-host Vinston Thorpe bringing fans unmatched high school football coverage across Lenoir, Greene, and Jones counties.
North Lenoir Volleyball Rolls to 3-0 Start; South Lenoir, North Lenoir Soccer Earn Wins
Check out yesterdays final scores, stats and today’s schedule.
From 1A to 8A: The New Look of NCHSAA Sports
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.
NNS Weekly Schedule
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Kinston Shows Progress in Princeton Scrimmage
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 notches first win, sweeps North Pitt at home
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.
Greene Central, Kinston Show Key Strengths at Havelock Jamboree
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.