Kinston (5-0) and Greene Central (4-0) clash in a highly anticipated matchup, featuring Kinston’s defensive dominance and three-point shooting against Greene Central’s rebounding strength and efficient defense.
The NCHSAA’s first draft of the 2025-2029 conferences places Greene Central, Kinston, and South Lenoir in a competitive 2A/3A conference, North Lenoir in a 3A/4A conference, and Jones Senior in a 1A conference, sparking anticipation and feedback across the state.
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 delivered a season-high 21 points on an efficient 9-of-12 shooting, along with 6 rebounds, 4 assists, 5 steals, and a block.
Chase Jones, averaging 19.5 points per game, has led the Arendell Parrott Academy Patriots to a strong 9-2 start and has been named Athlete of the Week, sponsored by the Kinston/Lenoir Parks and Recreation Department.
The highly anticipated basketball matchup between Kinston and Greene Central has been rescheduled for Thursday, December 19, at Viking Gym on the campus of Kinston High School. Originally set for mid-November, the game was postponed but remains a marquee showdown. Kinston’s boys enter at 2-2, while Greene Central’s boys boast a 3-1 record. Both girls’ […]
The Kinston Vikings boys’ basketball team showed resilience on Tuesday night, edging J.H. Rose 69-67 in a closely contested game at home. The victory comes just days after a disappointing 74-63 loss, giving Kinston a much-needed momentum boost as they improve to 3-2 on the season.
The Kinston Vikings girls’ basketball team is off to an electrifying start, racking up their fifth consecutive win of the season with a dominant 68-26 victory over J.H. Rose on Tuesday night. This marks the second time Kinston has bested the Rampants this season, having defeated them 56-41 in Greenville earlier this month. With this victory, Kinston is now 8-4 against J.H. Rose since 2017 and has won the last four matchups between the two programs.
South Lenoir High School will tip off its inaugural Deep Run Girls Basketball Christmas Tournament on Dec. 17-18, offering a competitive two-day showcase for area teams and an opportunity to celebrate the holiday season with high school basketball.
The highly anticipated basketball matchup between Kinston and Greene Central has been rescheduled for Thursday, December 19, at Viking Gym on the campus of Kinston High School. Originally set for mid-November, the game was postponed but remains a marquee showdown. Kinston’s boys enter at 2-2, while Greene Central’s boys boast a 3-1 record. Both girls’ […]