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Goldsboro High School hosted a competitive four-team wrestling quad Thursday featuring the Cougars, Eastern Wayne, Greene Central, and North Lenoir. Greene Central dominated the night with a 3–0 sweep, while North Lenoir showcased several standout individual performances despite a challenging slate.
Greene Central seized control with an early run and a high-energy, highlight-filled third quarter to defeat North Lenoir 84–48 in their rivalry matchup, despite strong efforts from the Hawks’ scoring trio.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 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 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 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.
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.
