Martin County and North Lenoir face off in a first-round playoff rematch, with Martin County’s strong inside game and North Lenoir’s late-season resurgence setting up an intriguing battle between two teams that finished third in their respective conferences.
No. 13 seed Washington and No. 20 seed Greene Central face off for the third time this season in a first-round 2A playoff showdown, with Washington’s fast-paced offense and multiple scoring threats giving them the advantage, while Greene Central looks to break their four-game losing streak in the series by relying on their depth and three-point shooting to pull off an upset..
The 2A State Playoffs bring a conference rematch as No. 14 seed Kinston (21-3) hosts No. 19 seed Southwest Onslow (12-8) in the first round. These two teams are familiar foes, having faced each other twice already this season, with Kinston winning both matchups—51-37 and 46-37. Despite past results, this game is set up to be another competitive battle between two strong defensive teams.
Southeast Alamance and Greene Central meet in the first round of the 2A State Playoffs in what will be their first-ever matchup. Both teams enter with different paths, with Southeast Alamance finishing second in the Mid-Carolina 1A/2A split conference at 14-2 and Greene Central battling through a deep conference where five teams made the playoffs, finishing 6-6.
After a challenging 1-12 season last year, the Arendell Parrott Academy softball team is stepping into the 2025 season with a renewed sense of hope and determination. Under the leadership of Coach Kristin Beaman, who is in her eighth season with the Patriots, the team is focused on rebuilding and laying the foundation for future success. This season is not just about the scoreboard—it’s about growth, resilience, and laying the groundwork for something bigger than just wins.
Magic Mile Media is proud to announce the promotion of Trey Scott to Vice President of Sports Media & Digital Strategy. In this role, Trey will continue leading Neuse News Sports while expanding our digital sports media division.
Tuesday’s opening round of the Neuse News Sports playoffs will see Neuse News Sports teams like Kinston, Greene Central, and North Lenoir set the stage for high-stakes, seeding-driven matchups.
Coming off a 15-7 season, South Lenoir baseball looks to build on its undefeated home record and deep roster, led by seniors Matthew “Tadpole” Rhodes, Jacob Howard, and Christian Coples. With strong pitching depth and an experienced lineup, the Blue Devils are focused on a conference title and a deep playoff run in 2025.