Hope Prep moved to 2–1 with a 40–34 win over Christ Covenant, pulling away late with strong defense and clutch free throws from Camryn Davis.
Hope Prep Earns First Win in Program History
Hope Prep earned the first win in school history on Tuesday, edging Coastal Brigade 37–32 behind clutch late free throws from Camryn Davis and Kyler McNair.
Angel Lee Brings Spotlight to North Lenoir at Historic All-Girls Wrestling Match
North Lenoir junior Angel Lee stole the spotlight at the school’s first-ever all-girls wrestling match, going 3-0 with three pins while emerging as a leader and driving force behind the Hawks’ growing girls wrestling program.
Aleah Hill Drops 22 as Kinston Runs Away from Jacksonville 63-39
The (3A) Kinston Vikings opened the 2025-26 season in style Thursday night, putting an end to a five-game losing streak against (6A) Jacksonville with a convincing 63-39 victory at home.
Kinston JV Girls Earn First Win With Dominant Defensive Performance Against Clinton
Kinston JV Girls secured its first win of the season with a 43–18 victory over Clinton, using defensive pressure and balanced scoring to take full control of the matchup.
Greene County Middle Girls and Boys Dominates Season Opener Against GR Whitfield
Greene County Middle School opened its basketball season in overwhelming fashion last night, earning decisive wins in both the girls’ and boys’ games against GR Whitfield.
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NCHSAA 3A Second Round: Kinston Rolls Past Midway 34–13
Kinston used explosive plays from Genesis Wiggins, Tyreek Copper and Tyler Jones, plus a dominant defensive effort, to roll past No. 3 Midway 34–13 and advance to the third round of the NCHSAA 3A playoffs.
Greene Central Lady Rams Make History With 2–1 Debut in Inaugural Flag Football Season
Greene Central’s inaugural flag football team delivered a historic debut, going 2–1 on the day behind first-ever touchdowns, clutch defensive plays, and rapid growth across all three games.
Kinston’s Dynamic Duo: Tyler Jones and Tyreek Copper Torch Records
Kinston’s senior duo of quarterback Tyler Jones and wide receiver Tyreek Copper are rewriting the record books. Jones has thrown for 3,196 yards and 42 touchdowns, while Copper has racked up 1,677 receiving yards and 24 scores. Together, they’ve shattered school records and climbed into North Carolina’s all-time lists as they lead the Vikings into the second round of the playoffs, still chasing history — and a state championship.
Brandon Ingram Family Donates New Scoreboard to Rochelle Middle School Longtime Kinston Family Continues Tradition of Giving Back
The Brandon Ingram family donated a new scoreboard to Rochelle Middle School, reflecting their long-standing promise to support Kinston, as Donald Ingram said, “When we give back we try to touch quantity as well as quality, meaning a large amount of people with everlasting impressions,”
Greene Central Falls Just Short in 37–36 Thriller Against Wallace-Rose Hill in 3A Playoff Opener
Greene Central’s playoff run ended in heartbreaking fashion Friday as the No. 17 Rams fell 37–36 to No. 16 Wallace-Rose Hill. Quarterback Josh Cetnar threw for 239 yards and three touchdowns, and Dejuan Cobb added 98 yards rushing, but a missed call late in the fourth quarter proved costly in a game that went down to the wire.
Kinston Dominates North Moore 53–7 in 3A Playoff Opener as Copper and Jones Rewrite the Record Book
Kinston erased an early deficit and unleashed a record-setting offensive performance to crush North Moore 53–7 in the first round of the 3A state playoffs. Tyreek Copper hauled in three touchdowns to move into the top five all-time in North Carolina receiving yards, while quarterback Tyler Jones tied a school record with seven touchdown passes as the Vikings advanced to face Midway in Round 2.
South Lenoir Turns to Familiar Face: Vance Wade Named New Basketball Coach
South Lenoir alum Vance Wade returns to his alma mater as head boys basketball coach, aiming to rebuild the program’s culture and excitement after years of struggle and frequent coaching changes
Cougars Finish Undefeated, Claim Conference Championship
The Cougars capped an undefeated 4–0 season with a 44–14 win over Rochelle to claim the conference championship and complete a dominant county sweep.
North Lenoir Advances in 4A Playoffs; South Lenoir loses in First Round, Greene Central, and Jones Senior Prepare for Next Round
North Lenoir rallied late to defeat North Johnston 2–1 in overtime to advance to the 4A second round, while Greene Central, Jones Senior, and Spring Creek also moved forward in playoff action.
Eastern NC Playoff Clash: Hawks & Blue Devils Host Familiar Foes
#14 North Lenoir (11-12) hosts #19 North Johnston (7-15-2) in a 4A first-round rematch of conference rivals, while #10 Spring Creek (11-12-1) welcomes #23 South Lenoir (6-13-2) in 3A action, with the Gators holding a 7-0 all-time edge in Tuesday’s playoff openers.
NNS Teams Ready for NCHSAA Soccer Playoffs
Jones Senior, Greene Central, South Lenoir, and North Lenoir have all qualified for the NCHSAA soccer playoffs, with Jones Senior and Greene Central earning first-round byes, while South Lenoir and North Lenoir open postseason play on the road and at home, respectively.
Kinston, Greene Central, and South Lenoir Earn Spots in NCHSAA Football Playoffs
Kinston, Greene Central, and South Lenoir have all clinched spots in the NCHSAA football playoffs, with Kinston hosting North Moore while Greene Central and South Lenoir hit the road to face Wallace-Rose Hill and Ayden-Grifton, respectively.
Kinston's Valiant Comeback Falls Short in Thriller Against Undefeated Tarboro
In a thrilling senior night showdown for the Eastern Plains Conference title, Kinston’s Tyler Jones shattered his own single-game passing record with 434 yards and five touchdowns to fuel a dramatic comeback, but undefeated Tarboro’s 522-yard rushing attack proved too much as the Vikings ran out the clock for a 42-35 victory.