The Greene Central Rams women’s tennis team, with a 16-3 record and a state-record 32nd consecutive conference title, storms into the NCHSAA 3A Individual State Championships with a senior-heavy squad and sophomore stars, ready to hunt for glory in Burlington.
For the first time since August, North Lenoir was pushed to the edge. Down two sets and their 17-match win streak in jeopardy, the Hawks refused to let their story end at home.
Woodington swept Contentnea-Savannah School on 8th Grade Night, earning straight-set wins in both A and B team matches as CSS honored eighth graders Maddie Howard, Macy Herring, and Allena Stanley in their final home game.
The #17 seed Jones Senior Trojans face a formidable challenge against the #1 seed Falls Lake Firebirds, who boast a 22-4 record and dominant stats, in the second round of the NCHSAA 1A volleyball playoffs; check out this complete breakdown on #1 seed Falls Lake.
For the first time since 2015, the Jones Senior volleyball program not only reached the NCHSAA state playoffs — but made history with a first-round win
The #19 seed South Lenoir Blue Devils (6-15) face a daunting challenge against the #3 seed Midway Raiders (15-6), a powerhouse with elite offense and blocking, in the 2nd round of the NCHSAA 3A volleyball playoffs on October 21, 2025. Check out our full breakdown of Midway Volleyball.
The #5 seed North Lenoir Hawks (19-1) host the #12 seed First Flight Nighthawks (16-10), who are riding an eight-match win streak, in the second round of the NCHSAA 4A volleyball playoffs on October 21, 2025. Check out our complete breakdown of First Flight Volleyball.
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The South Lenoir volleyball team saved one of its best performances of the season for when it mattered most. The 19th-seeded Blue Devils pulled off a first-round upset over No. 14 Greene Central, winning in straight sets 25-20, 25-18, 25-21 on the road Thursday to advance in the NCHSAA 2A state playoffs.
The South Lenoir Blue Devils (3–5) came out swinging on homecoming night, driving deep into Pender territory on their opening possession. But a pair of costly penalties stalled the drive — and that moment summed up much of the evening as the undefeated Pender Patriots (8–0) pulled away for a 44–12 victory Friday in Deep Run.
West Craven quarterback DJ Davis accounted for three first-half touchdowns as the unbeaten Eagles rolled past North Lenoir 41-7 on Senior Night in LaGrange
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.
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)
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.
Check all the scores from this week’s games so far.
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 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.
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.
Check out the schedule for this week for our local NNS teams!
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.
