North Lenoir edged Greene Central 5-4 in a thrilling rivalry matchup, with Garrett Byrd setting the tone early with a solo homer, Carter Chadwick delivering in the clutch, and Whit Johnson sealing the win with a game-ending tag at the plate.
Greene Central opened its 2025 season with a 7-4 win over 3A Hunt, using timely hitting and solid pitching to secure the victory despite some defensive struggles.
Wriston Honeycutt’s dominant pitching performance and North Lenoir’s explosive fifth-inning rally powered the Hawks to a 9-1 season-opening road win over Southern Wayne.
Lenoir Community College baseball improved to 9-4 on the season behind strong offensive performances from Aiden Taylor and Brennan Moran, while Ryan Ange continues to anchor the pitching staff as the Lancers prepare for their next matchup against WVU Potomac State.
Frink Middle School baseball has announced its 2025 roster and schedule, featuring a mix of young talent under head coach Nathan Smith as they prepare for a competitive season against a strong slate of opponents.
North Lenoir opened the season with a dominant sweep over Ayden-Grifton, showcasing their depth and experience while giving several freshmen their first high school wins.
Kinston’s season ended in a hard-fought 51-45 playoff loss to Southwest Onslow, as Oriyanna Galloway’s 34-point performance proved too much despite a strong effort from Aleah Hill and the Vikings.
Kinston baseball, under first-year head coach Tyler Buie, is looking to change the culture of a struggling program by focusing on competition and effort. With junior transfer Tyler Jones leading the way and senior Deuteron Moore providing veteran leadership, the Vikings hope to take steps forward in 2025. While they face a tough East Central Conference schedule, Buie believes this season can serve as a foundation for future success.
Kinston and NCSSM face off in the first round of the 2A State Playoffs, with Kinston’s high-flying athleticism and home-court advantage clashing against NCSSM’s sharp perimeter shooting and defensive efforts in what promises to be a competitive matchup.