Greene Central fell 56-16 to powerhouse Tarboro on homecoming night but showed fight late. Head coach Jay Wilson says the Rams are ready to reset ahead of next week’s rivalry with Kinston.
Turnovers, Penalties, and a Late Pick-Six Doom Kinston in 33-21 Loss to Ayden-Grifton
The Kinston Vikings (3-3, 0-1) dropped a tough 33-21 decision on the road Friday night to the Ayden-Grifton Chargers (4-2, 1-0), undone by costly penalties, turnovers, and a back-breaking pick-six late in the fourth quarter.
North Pitt pulls away from North Lenoir after tight first half
A tale of two halves unfolded at Bullock Field on Friday night, as North Lenoir couldn’t capitalize on a strong start and fell to North Pitt 28-0 in Three Rivers 4A Conference action.
Football Standings & RPI Update — Week of Oct. 2
Updated North Carolina high school football standings and RPI rankings for Week 6, featuring local coverage of North Lenoir, South Lenoir, Greene Central, Jones Senior, and Kinston.
Volleyball Standings & RPI Update — Week of Oct. 2nd
Check out the latest volleyball standings and RPI across Eastern North Carolina, with updated positions for North Lenoir, South Lenoir, Greene Central, Jones Senior, Bethel Christian, and Kinston.
LCC Volleyball Report: LCC Stays Over .500 With Postseason Hopes Alive
Through 18 matches, Lenoir Community College volleyball sits at 11-9 overall and 1-2 in Region 10 conference play. The Lancers have shown flashes of dominance, especially at home, but their inconsistency away from Kinston has kept them hovering at .500.
The Final Score
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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.
NNS Schedule
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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.