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2025 Wayne Regional Fair Crowns New Cheer Champions
The spotlight was on spirit Wednesday night at the Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair Cheerleading Competition, where squads from across Eastern North Carolina took the stage and battled for top honors in front of a lively crowd.
In the middle school division, Woodington claimed first place with a sharp and energized routine, followed by Wayne School of Engineering in second and E.B. Frink in third.
North Lenoir, Frink Capture Division Titles at 2025 Lenoir County Fair Cheerleading Competition
The 2025 Lenoir County Fair Cheerleading Competition brought out strong performances under near-perfect weather Tuesday night, as North Lenoir High School claimed first place in the high school division and also captured the Best Overall Performance Award across both high school and middle school levels.
Week 6 Soccer Roundup: Area scorers heating up as league play tightens
Week 6 high school soccer roundup highlights Greene Central’s win streak, North Lenoir’s Maddox Smith reaching 28 goals, Jones Senior climbing the 1A RPI, and South Lenoir battling in East Central play across Lenoir, Greene, and Jones counties.
NNS Schedule
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Frink Snaps Six-Year Skid with Gritty Win Over Rochelle
Frink Middle School opened its season with a statement win, defeating county rival Rochelle 22-14 for its first victory over the Vikings since 2021.
Kinston Breaks Through With 3-0 Victory Over Tarboro
Kinston volleyball broke through Tuesday night, sweeping Tarboro 3-0 (25-8, 25-17, 25-18) for the program’s first win since Oct. 11, 2022, and first straight-set victory since Sept. 16, 2019.
Conference Soccer Standings and East RPI Breakdown
Clinton, North Pitt, Washington, Greene Central, and Lejeune headline the East RPI picture, while North Lenoir, South Lenoir, East Duplin, and Jones Senior remain firmly in the playoff chase.
Conference Volleyball Standings and East RPI Placement
Local volleyball races are tightening as Ayden-Grifton, Farmville Central, North Lenoir, and East Duplin sit among the top seeds in the East RPI, while Greene Central, South Lenoir, and Jones Senior remain in the playoff mix.
Conference Football Standings and East RPI Breakdown
Tarboro, Northside-Pinetown, Pender, and Eastern Wayne headline the East RPI race, while Greene Central, Kinston, and Ayden-Grifton sit firmly in playoff contention and South Lenoir, Farmville Central, and North Johnston battle on the bubble.
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Martin County stuns Greene Central with special teams
The Martin County Gators shocked Greene Central on the road Friday night, using two blocked punts returned for touchdowns and a physical defensive effort to leave Snow Hill with a 38-14 upset victory.
Vikings Cruise Past South Lenoir 59-6
The Kinston Vikings (3-2) delivered a statement win Friday night, dismantling rival South Lenoir (3-2) in a 59-6 victory at home. Behind a nearly perfect outing from quarterback Tyler Jones, explosive receiving from Tyreek Copper, and a punishing ground game from Genesis Wiggins, the Vikings built a 47-0 halftime lead and never looked back.
Southwest Edgecombe powers past North Lenoir 43-0
North Lenoir got a tough welcome to the new Three Rivers 4A Conference on Friday night, falling 43-0 to perennial contender Southwest Edgecombe at Bullock Field.
Male Athlete of the Week: Christian Wooten, South Lenoir Football
In last week’s 46-6 win over Spring Creek, Wooten turned in his best performance yet. The junior quarterback completed 3-of-6 passes for 17 yards and a touchdown, while also rushing six times for 158 yards and a score. His highlight came on a 79-yard touchdown run that put the exclamation mark on the Blue Devils’ victory.
Female Athlete of the Week: Kynlee Whaley, Jones Senior Volleyball
In a 3-0 sweep over Southside, Whaley turned in a standout performance with 19 service points and 17 digs, setting the tone on both ends of the court. Her consistency has been a driving force for Jones this fall, and the numbers speak for themselves.
Jones Senior Hosts Wayne Christian for Military Appreciation Game
Jones Senior will host Wayne Christian on Friday night with kickoff set for 7 p.m. in Trenton. The contest is also the Trojans’ annual Military Appreciation Game, where the school will recognize and honor those who have served and continue to serve our nation.
Weekly RPI Update: Week 5
The NCHSAA released its latest Ratings Percentage Index (RPI) standings this week, the system that determines playoff seeding across football, volleyball and soccer. RPI is based on a team’s winning percentage, opponents’ winning percentage, and opponents’ opponents’ winning percentage — and it’s the only factor used when postseason brackets are set.
The Final Score (Tuesday)
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NNS Midseason Report: South Lenoir Volleyball
South Lenoir volleyball sits at 2-8 overall and 0-2 in conference play at the midway point of the season.