Kinston High School's football team overwhelmed Farmville Central 55-32, led by Tyler Jones' 393 yards and six touchdowns, while Coach Ryan Gieselman celebrated his 100th career win on October 17, 2025.
2025 NCHSAA Playoff Brackets Released: North Lenoir, South Lenoir, Greene Central, and Jones Senior make the cut
Get ready for some playoff volleyball!! Here are our local matchups:
No. 17 Jones at No. 16 Hobgood Charter (1A)
No. 19 South Lenoir at No. 14 Greene Central (3A)
No. 5 North Lenoir (Bye) (4A)
How the New NCHSAA Playoff System Works Under the 8-Classification Format
Playoff time is here and you need to know how the new system works! This year marks a major change for high school athletics in North Carolina as the NCHSAA officially expanded from four classifications to eight, reshaping how postseason brackets are built across every sport.
The Final Score
Check all the scores from this week’s games so far.
Greene Central Finishes Second at EPC Championship; Kinston and GC Earn All-Conference Honors
Greene Central placed second at the Eastern Plains Conference Championship with three All-Conference runners — Colby Kaminski, Jan Carlos Morales, and Clayton Little — while Kinston’s Jy’Re Rouse finished third overall to earn All-Conference honors.
Greene County Middle Wins in Overtime Thriller Against Chicod
Greene County Middle edged Chicod 14-6 in overtime behind two rushing touchdowns from Nathan Ross and a strong defensive effort that held Chicod to 40 yards. The Rams move to 4-2 overall and 3-1 in conference play heading into next week’s playoffs.
South Lenoir Boys Win 14th Straight Conference Title; Girls Finish Third
The South Lenoir cross country program continued its run of dominance at the conference championships, with the varsity boys capturing their 14th consecutive team title and the girls finishing third overall.
NNS Schedule
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The Game of the Year: Kinston Outlasts Greene Central in a Chaotic 32-31 Finish
In a rivalry game packed with emotion, lead changes, and late heroics, Kinston found a way to survive. The Vikings erased a 12-point halftime deficit and outlasted Greene Central 32-31 in a Friday night thriller that featured five touchdowns in the final quarter alone.
The Final Score
Check out all of the scores from this week so far!
Greene Central Drops Road Match to Farmville Central
Greene Central fell to Farmville Central in straight sets but showed grit and growth ahead of Thursday’s regular-season finale at Beddingfield, where a win would secure third place heading into the playoffs.
North Lenoir Clinches Conference Title, Extends Win Streak to 14 with Sweep Over Washington
North Lenoir clinched the Three Rivers 4A Conference title with a sweep over Washington, extending its win streak to 14 matches and 39 straight sets while climbing to 3rd in the East RPI rankings.
Male Athlete of the Week: Colby Kaminski, Greene Central Cross Country
Greene Central sophomore cross country runner Colby Kaminski is the Neuse News Male Athlete of the Week after finishing fifth at his home meet with a personal best time of 19:39. His coach praised Kaminski’s improvement and leadership, noting he’s made great strides each week heading into the conference championship.
Female Athlete of the Week: Diara Gooding, Kinston Volleyball
Kinston High’s Diara Gooding is the Neuse News Female Athlete of the Week after helping the Vikings snap a 43-match losing streak with a 3-0 sweep over Tarboro. The sophomore libero/setter totaled 22 digs, eight assists, and eight aces as Kinston earned its first win since 2022 and first straight-set victory since 2019.
NNS Schedule
Check out the game schedules from our local NNS teams this week
Hawks Keep Soaring as North Lenoir Enters Back Half of Schedule on a 13-Match Win Streak
North Lenoir volleyball improved to 16-1 and climbed to 4th in the East RPI rankings, continuing a 13-match win streak while chasing one of the program’s best seasons since its 24-0 start in 2008.
Tarboro Overpowers Greene Central in Conference Opener on Homecoming Night
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.