Check out this week's sports schedule including an early football game Thursday.

South Lenoir wiped away a winless 2024 with a dominating performance Friday night as the Blue Devils opened their 2025 season with a 46-6 mercy-rule shortened rout of Jones Senior at Thomas Salter Stadium.

Greene Central opened the 2025 football season with a statement, rolling past North Lenoir 55-0 behind quarterback Joshua Cetnar, wide receiver Sam Avent, and a defense that shut down the Hawks all night.

North Lenoir enters year three under head coach Larry Dale with plenty of roster holes to fill, but with playmaker RJ Warren and a fast defense, the Hawks aim to stay competitive in a tough 4A conference.

Jones Senior returns to 11-man football in 2025 under second-year head coach Stephen Perry, leaning on versatile playmaker Cam McKinney and a tough run game while battling depth and experience challenges in a rebuilding year.

South Lenoir enters 2025 in year two under Coach Brandon Proctor, leaning on young playmakers like sophomore Christian Wooten while looking to capitalize on a favorable non-conference slate to build confidence and momentum.

Kinston enters 2025 with a veteran roster led by senior quarterback Tyler Jones and D1 receivers Tyreek Copper and Brennan Chamber, making the Vikings one of the most explosive and dangerous teams in 3A.

Greene Central enters 2025 as a true 3A dark horse, powered by a dominant offensive line, star running back Dejuan Cobb, and a deep roster ready to prove they belong among the East’s best.

NNS GameDay, presented by Bojangles, returns for its third season with host Trey Scott and new co-host Vinston Thorpe bringing fans unmatched high school football coverage across Lenoir, Greene, and Jones counties.

Check out yesterdays final scores, stats and today’s schedule.

From realigned conferences to RPI-only playoff seedings, here’s what’s different for Kinston, Greene Central, North Lenoir, South Lenoir, and Jones Senior as the 2025 season begins.