Greene Central held off a fierce North Lenoir rally in a whistle-heavy rivalry battle, winning 41–37 behind senior defense and late scoring while the Hawks fought through foul trouble and big second-half shots.
Postseason Honors Cement North Lenoir Seniors as Program Legends
North Lenoir is proud to announce that seniors Maddox Smith — All-State, All-Region Southeast, and Three Rivers 4A Conference Player of the Year — and Nery Aguilar — All-Region — have earned major postseason honors following historic careers.
Larry Dale Resigns as North Lenoir Head Football Coach After Three Seasons
North Lenoir head football coach Larry Dale has resigned after three seasons to pursue a move into school administration, leaving behind a legacy of leadership that reached far beyond wins and losses.
Hawks Sweep Devils in Electric Rivalry Night
North Lenoir opened the season by defeating South Lenoir in both games of the rivalry doubleheader: the Lady Hawks led from start to finish in a 55-33 win behind 18 points from Ta’Sheena Lynch and 12 from Cassidee Fraizer, while the boys rallied from an early deficit, exploded for 28 third-quarter points, and pulled away late for an 81-75 victory led by Chris Veal’s 21, Julian Veal’s 17, and AJ Black’s 16.
Another Road Win, Another Step Closer: Kinston Tops Pasquotank, Northeastern Awaits
Fueled by a veteran senior class, a lockdown defense that suffocated Pasquotank’s passing game, and explosive plays from Tyler Jones, Tyreek Copper, and Brennan Chambers, No. 14 Kinston rolled to a 34-20 road win Friday night, advancing to the NCHSAA 3A East regional semifinals and earning a Black Friday clash at No. 7 Northeastern.
Lenoir Community College to Host 2026 First Pitch, Final Serve Athletics Dinner
Lenoir Community College will host its 2026 First Pitch, Final Serve Athletics Dinner on January 15 at 6:00 p.m. in the LCC Gymnasium, featuring guest speaker Parker Byrd, with $50 tickets benefiting LCC Athletics.
Lenoir Community College Announces 2026 Baseball Schedul
Lenoir Community College has released its 2026 baseball schedule, featuring over 40 games, numerous Region 10 matchups, and the D2 Region 10 Tournament hosted May 7–11 at Grainger Stadium in Kinston, NC.
Hope Prep Improves to 2–1 With Hard-Fought Win Over Christ Covenant
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.