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2026-27Athletics Coverage

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FOOTBALL · JULY 29, 2026

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Schedule & Results

Upcoming games from the October 5-11 Neuse News Sports schedule, plus selected results from our published coverage. This is not a complete season schedule. Scores show this school first. All times Eastern.

Upcoming / Scheduled

DateSportOpponentResult / TimeCoverage
Oct 5, 2026Boys Soccerat Tarboro6:00 p.m.Schedule details
Oct 6, 2026Girls Volleyballvs. Beddingfield6:00 p.m.Schedule details
Oct 7, 2026Boys Soccerat Ayden-Grifton5:00 p.m.Schedule details
Oct 8, 2026Girls Volleyballvs. Tarboro6:00 p.m.Schedule details
Oct 9, 2026Footballvs. Greene Central7:00 p.m.Schedule details

Reported Results

DateSportOpponentResult / TimeCoverage
Oct 2, 2026Footballvs. Ayden-GriftonW 27-21Game Recap
Sep 11, 2026Footballat White OakW 45-6Game Recap

Published Standings Snapshots

Dated snapshots from Neuse News Sports reporting, not live standings.

Boys Soccer

AS OF SEP 29, 2026

Kinston Overall: 0-3-0 | Winning percentage: 0.0% | Conference: 0-3-0, sixth in Eastern Plains 2A/3A | RPI: .23189, No. 58 in 3A

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Girls Volleyball

AS OF SEP 29, 2026

Overall: 2–10, 16.7%. Conference: 1–5, fifth in Eastern Plains 2A/3A. NCHSAA RPI: No. 54 in 3A, .32274.

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Kinston High School News & Coverage

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East of I-95 Top 94 — After Week 5

East of I-95 Top 94 — After Week 5

The East of I-95 Top 94 has been updated after Week 5! 🏈 J.H. Rose remains No. 1, Hunt climbs to No. 2 and Fike enters the Top 5. West Craven and Southwest Edgecombe move ahead of Northeastern, while Rosewood and…

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This Week in History: Sept. 14-20th

This Week in History: Sept. 14-20th

Lets dive deep in the history of this week! Aycock–Hunt rematches, Spring Creek’s triple-overtime comeback and memorable county rivalries lead this week’s look through Wayne County football history. Revisit standout…

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East of I-95 Game Predictions: EVERY GAME!!!!

East of I-95 Game Predictions: EVERY GAME!!!!

Week 4 is here. Trey Scott picked 55 games featuring teams East of I-95, including some of the biggest matchups on the schedule. Who did I get right? Who am I completely wrong about? 🏈 SouthWest Edgecombe at Tarboro🏈…

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East of I-95: Top 100 teams after week 1

East of I-95: Top 100 teams after week 1

The East of I-95 Top 100 Football Rankings are here. With only one week of football to evaluate, these will likely be the toughest rankings of the season. As the season progresses, results, strength of schedule and…

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Kinston QB Tyler Jones Commits to Mars Hill

Kinston QB Tyler Jones Commits to Mars Hill

Kinston quarterback Tyler Jones, the school’s all-time passing leader who guided the Vikings to the 3A state championship game, will announce his college commitment to Mars Hill on Tuesday after a record-setting high…

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The Final Score

The Final Score

Scores and point leaders from the Kinston vs Northern Nash games and South Lenoir vs Jones Senior games.

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FCA Women's Winter Classic- Day 2 Recap

FCA Women’s Winter Classic- Day 2 Recap

Kinston’s undefeated run headlined the FCA Women’s Winter Classic, with dominant performances, late-game heroics, and consistent scoring across the bracket shaping a competitive and well-played tournament. The FCA…

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Ten Years Later, This One Feels Different

Ten Years Later, This One Feels Different

In this column, Trey Scott reflects on his journey from rivalry to respect, and how Kinston head coach Ryan Gieselman’s long-term vision and relentless work have led the Vikings to the doorstep of a state championship.

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THE HEART OF KINSTON: THE VIKING'S DEFENSE

THE HEART OF KINSTON: THE VIKING’S DEFENSE

Kinston’s journey to the state championship is the story of a relentless, blue-collar defense that crushed five straight playoff offenses, held every contender far below its season averages, and forged an identity ready…

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NNS Schedule

Neuse News Sports Schedule

A packed week of local sports features Neuse News Sports live shows, key basketball and wrestling matchups across the county, and Kinston’s 3A State Championship showdown with Shelby on Saturday.

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NNS Schedule

Neuse News Sports Schedule

A full week of coverage features Neuse News Sports Live shows, key basketball matchups across the county, multiple wrestling events, and Friday night football as Kinston visits James Kenan, capped by a packed Saturday slate including…

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Vikings Cruise Past South Lenoir 59-6

Vikings Cruise Past South Lenoir 59-6

The Kinston Vikings (3-2) delivered a statement win Friday night, dismantling rival South Lenoir (3-2) in a 59-6 victory at home. Behind a nearly perfect outing from quarterback Tyler Jones, explosive receiving from…

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Weekly RPI Update: Week 5

Weekly RPI Update: Week 5

The NCHSAA released its latest Ratings Percentage Index (RPI) standings this week, the system that determines playoff seeding across football, volleyball and soccer. RPI is based on a team’s winning percentage,…

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Weekly RPI Update: Week 4

Weekly RPI Update: Week 4

The NCHSAA released its latest Ratings Percentage Index (RPI) standings this week, which determine playoff seeding across football, volleyball and soccer. RPI is calculated by a team’s winning percentage, its opponents’…

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Vikings Hurdle Over Hawks 42-7

Vikings Hurdle Over Hawks 42-7

Kinston wasted no time Friday night, rolling past county rival North Lenoir 42-7 in a game that was never in doubt. The Vikings built a 42-0 lead before the Hawks finally scored on a kickoff return late in the fourth…

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North Lenoir Football 2025 Preview

North Lenoir Football 2025 Preview

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.

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South Lenoir Football 2025 Preview

South Lenoir Football 2025 Preview

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…

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Kinston Football 2025 Preview

Kinston Football 2025 Preview

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.

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Greene Central Football 2025 Preview

Greene Central Football 2025 Preview

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.

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Kinston Shows Progress in Princeton Scrimmage

Kinston Shows Progress in Princeton Scrimmage

Kinston hit the road Thursday for a four-team scrimmage at Princeton High School, spending most of the evening matched up against East Duplin. The Vikings also got in a brief set against Martin County, running five…

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The Final Score

The Final Score

Tuesday night was jam packed with softball, baseball, and soccer scores. Check out the scores from Tuesday!

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Brandon Ingram Traded to Toronto Raptors

Brandon Ingram Traded to Toronto Raptors

The New Orleans Pelicans traded Brandon Ingram to the Toronto Raptors for Bruce Brown, Kelly Olynyk, a first-round pick, and a second-round pick, ending Ingram’s six-year tenure as New Orleans shifts toward a rebuild.

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AOTW: Aleah Hill Kinston High

AOTW: Aleah Hill Kinston High

Hill is averaging an impressive 15.8 points, 4.2 rebounds, 2 assists, 4.8 steals, and 1.2 blocks per game this season. Her standout performance came during the Montrezl Harrell Hoopfest last Saturday, where she…

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Kinston Girls Basketball is on the Rise!

Kinston Girls Basketball is on the Rise!

The buzz surrounding Kinston High School’s girls basketball team isn’t just hype—it’s hard-earned. After two years of steady progress, including a 10-16 campaign two seasons ago and a .500 record (13-13) last year, the…

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By The Numbers: Southeast Alamance Breakdown

By The Numbers: Southeast Alamance Breakdown

The Southeast Alamance Stallions (11-0) are in the midst of an extraordinary second season as a varsity football program. After an 8-5 debut season in 2023 that ended in a third-round playoff loss to Clinton (42-7), the…

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The Final Score

The Final Score

Wednesday, October 16th Volleyball • South Lenoir Volleyball defeated Southwest Onslow 3-1. • North Lenoir Volleyball defeated Kinston Volleyball 3-0. Soccer • South Lenoir Soccer lost to James Kenan at home 9-0. •…

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NCHSAA RPI (SOCCER, VOLLEYBALL, FOOTBALL)

NCHSAA RPI (SOCCER, VOLLEYBALL, FOOTBALL)

Playoff time is near and the NCHSAA uses the RPI ranking system to help determine the playoff seedings based off advanced statistical metrics. In most sports NCHSAA team sports, 62 teams in a classification earn a…

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Hawks Fly High on Senior Night

Hawks Fly High on Senior Night

On Senior Night, the North Lenoir Hawks, led by Coach Cam Sherrer, celebrated their first graduating class with a resounding 19-0 win over Kinston. Class of 2024: UNC-W commit Blake Crawford, University of Mount Olive…

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Kinston Baseball Wins 15-5 over Union

Kinston Baseball Wins 15-5 over Union

In what was described as a quintessential team performance, the Kinston Vikings surged to a decisive 15-5 victory over Union. Coach Andrew McCloud couldn’t hide his enthusiasm, stating, “Our guys played their hearts…

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The Final Score

The Final Score

Scores from our Neuse News Sports teams in: Baseball, Girls Playoff Basketball, and Boys Playoff Basketball!

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Kinston Dominate Hawks on Senior Night

Kinston Dominate Hawks on Senior Night

Kinston High School’s basketball team celebrated Senior Night with a heartfelt victory, highlighting the deep talent of its seniors and the unforgettable moments they shared, as praised by Coach Perry Tyndall.

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Vikings Triumph Over Tigers

Vikings Triumph Over Tigers

The Kinston Vikings secured a vital conference win against James Kenan Tigers with a 61-48 victory, enhancing their record to 16-5 and solidifying their conference lead at 9-1.

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Vikings Stumble Against Stallions

Vikings Stumble Against Stallions

Kinston’s undefeated conference run ends with a 15-5 overall and 8-1 conference record after falling short against the Stallions, who now stand at 14-5 overall and 7-1 in the conference, despite Tyreek Copper’s 20-point…

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Kinston Dominates Blue Devils

Kinston Dominates Blue Devils

Kinston High School continued their dominance over South Lenoir with a decisive 77-23 victory, extending their unbeaten streak against the Blue Devils to 37 games since 2005.

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Vikings Run Through The Swamp

Vikings Run Through The Swamp

Kinston High School extended their impressive winning streak to 13 victories in the last 15 games with a dominant 78-36 win over crosstown rivals North Lenoir, led by the dynamic performances of sophomore Tyreek Copper…

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The Final Score

The Final Score

SUNDAY BOYS Goldsboro 48 Kinston 45 MONDAY BOYSGreene Central 69 Conley 51 TUESDAY BOYSJames Kenan 66 North Lenoir 50Kinston 71 Wallace RH 66Hilltop 63 Bethel 40Northside 71 Jones SR 42 GIRLSNorth Lenoir 40 James Kenan…

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Kinston Extends Win Streak to Nine Games

Kinston Extends Win Streak to Nine Games

The Kinston High School boys’ basketball team extended their winning streak to nine with a dominant 73-31 victory over South Lenoir, showcasing a balanced attack led by the Sanders twins and buoyed by impressive…

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Kinston Runs Past West Carteret

Kinston Runs Past West Carteret

The Kinston Vikings extended their winning streak to five games with a dominant 78-54 win over West Carteret, highlighting both their historical success against this team and the impressive growth of their young players.

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Lady Vikings Defeat West Carteret 52-41.

Lady Vikings Defeat West Carteret 52-41.

The Kinston Lady Vikings, led by sophomores Willow Gardner and Avkeyvia Keys and freshman Nashayla Mason, rebounded from an early deficit to decisively defeat West Carteret 52-41, showcasing their resilience and talent.

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Vikings Fight Past The Rams

Vikings Fight Past The Rams

Kinston High Lady Vikings triumph over Greene Central with a 42-33 victory, propelled by Saniya White-Wooten’s 15-point three-point spree and extending their impressive win streak to 26 games.

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Kinston Falls to Northern Nash

Kinston Falls to Northern Nash

In a hard-fought battle, the Kinston Vikings showed resilience but fell to the Northern Nash Knights 69-61, despite a strong team effort and a standout performance from Keyshawn Herring in his high school debut.

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Kinston JV Defeats Hawks 28-22 in 4OT

Kinston JV Defeats Hawks 28-22 in 4OT

The Kinston Vikings secured a dramatic 28-22 victory over their crosstown rivals, the North Lenoir Hawks, in a game that extended into a staggering four overtimes, closing out their season on home soil. From the outset,…

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Ross to Copper: Playmaker to Playmaker

Ross to Copper: Playmaker to Playmaker

In a season that can best be described as a learning curve for the Kinston Vikings, who are currently 3-4 in one of North Carolina’s toughest conferences, the emergence of a dynamic quarterback-wide receiver duo has…

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East Duplin Overpowers Kinston

East Duplin Overpowers Kinston

In a match-up featuring defending 2A state champions East Duplin, the Kinston Vikings fell short in their quest for a second conference win, plagued by turnovers and defensive lapses.

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Kinston/Lenoir County Alumni Weekend is BACK!

Kinston/Lenoir County Alumni Weekend is BACK!

Get ready, Kinston! The big SJG Kinston/Lenoir County Sports Alumni Weekend is happening from July 14th to July 16th, 2023. This is a super fun three-day sports party! Hometown basketball hero, Jerry Stackhouse, will be…

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Dontrez Styles transfers to Georgetown

Dontrez Styles transfers to Georgetown

Former Tar Heel Dontrez Styles announced Sunday that he will be transferring to Georgetown University, joining new head coach Ed Cooley. Styles made the decision after an official visit to the Georgetown campus just…

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