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2026-27Athletics Coverage

WATCH / Neuse News Sports MEDIA DAY

FOOTBALL · JULY 29, 2026

Inside the program: North Lenoir High School at Neuse News Sports Media Day

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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, 2026Girls Tennis4A East Pool B Pre-Regional4:00 p.m. (Opponent and site TBA)Schedule details
Oct 6, 2026Boys Soccerat Greene Central6:00 p.m.Schedule details
Oct 7, 2026Girls TennisThree Rivers 4A Conference Tournament9:00 a.m. (Site TBA)Schedule details
Oct 8, 2026Boys Soccervs. Southwest Edgecombe6:00 p.m.Schedule details
Oct 9, 2026Footballvs. Washington7:00 p.m.Schedule details

Reported Results

DateSportOpponentResult / TimeCoverage
Oct 8, 2026Girls Volleyballvs. West CravenW 3-1Game Recap
Oct 6, 2026Girls Volleyballat WashingtonL 1-3Game Recap
Sep 30, 2026Girls Volleyballat South LenoirL 1-3Game Recap
Sep 16, 2026Girls VolleyballNorth JohnstonW 3-2Game Recap
Sep 10, 2026Footballat Ayden-GriftonL 12-30Game Recap
Sep 10, 2026Girls VolleyballWashingtonL 1-3Game Recap
Sep 9, 2026Boys SoccerRosewoodT 1-1Game Recap
Aug 20, 2026Footballvs. Greene CentralL 20-49Game Recap

Published Standings Snapshots

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

Boys Soccer

AS OF SEP 29, 2026

North Lenoir Overall: 3-5-4 | Winning percentage: 41.7% | Conference: 3-1-0, second in Three Rivers 4A | RPI: .44518, No. 34 in 4A

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Girls Volleyball

AS OF SEP 29, 2026

Overall: 12–3, 80.0%. Conference: 5–2, tied for third in Three Rivers 4A. NCHSAA RPI: No. 21 in 4A, .58367.

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North Lenoir High School News & Coverage

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East of I-95 Top 94 — After Week 5

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NCHSAA Finalizes Dual Team Tennis Brackets

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NNS Schedule

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Hawks Sweep Devils in Electric Rivalry Night

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Vikings Hurdle Over Hawks 42-7

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NCHSAA 3rd Round Preview and Predictions

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The Final Score

The Final Score

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North Lenoir Splits at Spring Creek

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The Final Score

The Final Score

Check out the scores from the games last night! Also, be sure to catch the upcoming matchups for today’s games.

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The Final Score

The Final Score

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C.B. Aycock Dominates North Lenoir 49-6

C.B. Aycock Dominates North Lenoir 49-6

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Jenkins Pitches North Lenoir into Round Two

Jenkins Pitches North Lenoir into Round Two

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Neuse News Sports Female Athlete of the Week

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NCHSAA Dual Tennis Team Brackets Released

NCHSAA Dual Tennis Team Brackets Released

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Blue Devils Get Revenge Against the Hawks

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Lady Hawks Win in Extra Innings

Lady Hawks Win in Extra Innings

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Hawks crush Wallace-Rose Hill 9-1

Hawks crush Wallace-Rose Hill 9-1

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NNS Male Athlete of the Week

Neuse News Sports Male Athlete of the Week

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Hawks Fly High on Senior Night

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Hawks Tennis Secures Back-To-Back Wins

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NNS Female Athlete of The Week

Neuse News Sports Female Athlete of The Week

In a span of 3 games Rouse went 7 for 8, 5 Runs, 8 RBIs, 2 2B, 3 HR (1 grand slam). Not only has she killed it at the plate, Rouse also is nice on the mound. She managed to strike out 18 batters in 19 innings pitched.…

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Hawks Surge Over Bulldogs

Hawks Surge Over Bulldogs

Carter Chadwick’s near-grand slam and Eli Kearney’s complete-game pitching propelled North Lenoir to a decisive 12-2 win against Wallace-Rose Hill.

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Hawks Handle Stallions 6-3 in the Swamp

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Hawks Soar Over Nash Central

Hawks Soar Over Nash Central

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Rams Blank The Hawks 2-0

Rams Blank The Hawks 2-0

Greene Central’s Braden Burress dominates the mound, pitching the Rams to a stylish victory over North Lenoir in a high-stakes rivalry showdown.

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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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Season Opener: Rams Pick Up Opening Win

Season Opener: Rams Pick Up Opening Win

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Kinston Dominate Hawks on Senior Night

Kinston Dominate Hawks on Senior Night

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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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Lady Hawks move to 2-0

Lady Hawks move to 2-0

North Lenoir’s Lady Hawks clinched a 40-30 victory over Neuse Charter, with a standout defensive display and Shamaya Lynch leading the scoring, setting the stage for an eagerly awaited showdown with Greene Central.

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Hawks Dominate Cougars

Hawks Dominate Cougars

North Lenoir Hawks overpowered Neuse Charter Cougars 68-41, led by Malachi Ramsey’s 22 points and Genesis Wiggins’ 18, setting up an intriguing clash with Greene Central Rams.

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North Lenoir Wrestler Signs to UMO

North Lenoir Wrestler Signs to UMO

North Lenoir High School’s senior wrestler Everett Rouse signs a National Letter of Intent to join the University of Mount Olive’s wrestling program, marking a significant milestone in his athletic and academic career.

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Lady Hawks Off to a Strong Start

Lady Hawks Off to a Strong Start

The North Lenoir Hawks, under Coach Howard Wooley, started their season with an impressive 57-31 victory over Ayden-Grifton, highlighted by Shamaya Lynch’s 27-point performance.

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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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Hawks defeat Blue Devils in the Braggin Bowl

Hawks defeat Blue Devils in the Braggin Bowl

Deep Run—In the 41st edition of Braggin’ Bowl, the North Lenoir Hawks invaded South Lenoir’s turf and spoiled their senior night, emerging victorious with a 20-12 win thanks largely to their defense. The first quarter…

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North Lenoir JV falls to James Kenan

North Lenoir JV falls to James Kenan

The North Lenoir Hawks JV team hosted the James Kenan JV Tigers on Thursday evening, suffering a 46-8 loss. The defeat dropped the Hawks to a 1-8 record for the season, while the Tigers maintained their flawless 7-0…

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Hawks Take Down The Blue Devils in Four Sets

Hawks Take Down The Blue Devils in Four Sets

In a hard-fought, four-set clash, North Lenoir toppled their cross-county rivals, South Lenoir, last night in Deep Run. The match featured a nail-biting sequence of sets, ending 14-25, 25-23, 25-19, 25-22 in favor of…

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Hawks Soar to 4-1 Victory Over the Cougars

Hawks Soar to 4-1 Victory Over the Cougars

The North Lenoir varsity soccer team took on Southwest Edgecombe in a non-conference matchup on Thursday evening. The Hawks played a very even game as they were able to beat the visiting Cougars 4-1. The win moves the…

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JV Hawks secure their first win of the season

JV Hawks secure their first win of the season

On a Thursday night in Kinston, North Carolina, the North Lenoir Hawks JV football team soared to their first win of the season, defeating East Carteret in a game that showcased their prowess on both sides of the ball.

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Hawks Start off Conference Play With a Win

Hawks Start off Conference Play With a Win

The Hawks’ overall record is impressive, now standing at 6-1 for the season, with a 1-0 record in conference play. Their latest victory came in a decisive 3-0 win, with set scores of 25-16, 25-13, and 25-18.

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Falcons Soar, Hawks Plummet in 56-6 Rout

Falcons Soar, Hawks Plummet in 56-6 Rout

After a long four-day wait, North Lenoir finally hosted CB Aycock on Tuesday, only to suffer a crushing 56-6 defeat. The loss drops the Hawks to 0-3 for the season, while CB Aycock improves to 3-0.

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Hawks fall to Farmville

Hawks fall to Farmville

The Hawks managed to cut the lead to 26-12 with a 15-yard touchdown run by Joe Hendley. A subsequent defensive stop gave North Lenoir another scoring opportunity, which they converted when quarterback Malachi Ramsey…

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Week 1 Male AOTW

Week 1 Male AOTW

Fuller had one of the best performances in the area, rushing 17 times for 171 yards and scoring two touchdowns. His performance at running back, which was undoubtedly supported by his teammates, accounted for the Hawks’…

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Hawks Advance to Round 2

Hawks Advance to Round 2

“Our mode is just win or go home, leave it all out here regardless of the results, give it all you got and whether you win or lose, you will be proud of your effort. That’s what they did tonight; they played really…

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Hawks dominate James Kenan 7-0

Hawks dominate James Kenan 7-0

Blake Crawford further bolstered the Hawks’ offense with a home run in the fourth inning, his fourth of the season in just ten games. Crawford credited his success to his approach at the plate:”I’m just relaxed at the…

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North Lenoir Gets Revenge

North Lenoir Gets Revenge

“With the last match vs North Johnston on their minds, our guys came out today with a fire. Our 3-6 seeds really turned the tide today and closed out matches that we gave up last time we played NJ,” Hawks coach Scott…

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The Final Score 3-2-23

The Final Score 3-2-23

Varsity Baseball North Lenoir 4 C.B. Aycock 0 – W- Cannon, 14 K’s APA 8 Pungo Christain Acadamy 3 – W- SolomonSouth Lenoir 10 Richlands 1 Varsity Softball Richlands 12 South Lenoir 2 Varsity Soccer C.B. Aycock 5 North…

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2022-23 North Lenoir Baseball Preview

2022-23 North Lenoir Baseball Preview

“Every year our goal is to compete for conference championship. Our secondary goal is to host the first round of the playoff. We have hosted the first round every year since I have been here.” – Jackson Massey

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