Kinston and Farmville Central split an Eastern Plains Conference doubleheader Tuesday night, with the Vikings’ girls pulling away for a convincing win before the Jaguars’ boys held off a late Kinston rally to remain unbeaten.
Greene County Middle School girls basketball stayed undefeated with a dominant 37–7 win over Chicod, improving to 11–0 overall and 9–0 in conference play.
Here are my five takes from the Brandon Ingram Invitational: elite guard play, championship-level programs, hard-earned lessons, visible growth, and a community that continues to show up in a big way.
North Lenoir cheerleaders captured the Three Rivers 4A Conference Championship at North Pitt, finishing ahead of Washington after a performance marked by confidence, dedication, and months of hard work.
Kinston used a dominant second half and big nights from Jamarion Washington and Keyshawn Herring to pull away from Goldsboro for an 80-67 win in the finale of the Brandon Ingram Invitational.
North Lenoir nearly rallied all the way back but fell 80-77 to Swansboro in the Brandon Ingram Invitational, led by Julian Veal’s 33-point performance in a game that showcased the Lancers’ resilience less than 24 hours after a conference loss.
South Lenoir struggled at the free-throw line, missing nine attempts in the fourth quarter, and fell 49-45 to Ashley at the Brandon Ingram Invitational despite a 16-point performance from Keyon Jones.