Greene Central stayed unbeaten and advanced to the championship game, while North Lenoir’s hot start wasn’t enough in a loss to D.H. Conley on Day 2 of the Parker’s BBQ Christmas Tournament.
Kinston’s undefeated run headlined the FCA Women’s Winter Classic, with dominant performances, late-game heroics, and consistent scoring across the bracket shaping a competitive and well-played tournament.
The FCA Women’s Winter Classic was proudly sponsored by Hightower Communications, Foss Recycling & Demolition, and DEPS Security Systems.
Greene Central stayed unbeaten with a dominant win over Ayden-Grifton, while North Lenoir struggled offensively in a lopsided loss to J.H. Rose on Day 1 of the Parker’s BBQ Christmas Tournament.
Day one of the 5th Annual FCA Women’s Winter Classic featured defensive battles, balanced scoring, and outstanding performances led by North Duplin Abby Rose’s 22-point night, as Greene Central, Farmville Central, and unbeaten Kinston advanced into Monday’s winner’s bracket action.
Greene Central head coach Jason Wilson will lead Team 252 in Saturday’s Showcase Bowl at John Paul II Catholic High School, with Greene Central players Craig Whitley, Nicholas Avent, Dejuan Cobb, and Deuce Wilson, along with Kinston standouts Ex’Zavion Croom and Tyler Jones, representing their schools against Team 919 in Greenville.
After a 3–3 start, Kinston made key offensive line changes that fueled an 8–1 surge to the state championship game — a reminder that superheroes don’t wear capes, they line up in the trenches.
A packed week of local sports features Neuse News Sports live shows, key basketball and wrestling matchups across the county, and Kinston’s 3A State Championship showdown with Shelby on Saturday.
Greene Central surged past North Lenoir 52–36 behind Azaria Mumford’s 15 points, An’Nysha Wooten’s 10-point double-double, and Janiyah Sutton’s nine-steal defensive performance to move to 2–0 on the season.
Greene Central dominated the boards, leaned on a balanced attack led by DJ Williams and Josh Cetnar, and completed a season sweep of North Lenoir with a 65–49 road win to improve to 2–0.
A full week of coverage features Neuse News Sports Live shows, key basketball matchups across the county, multiple wrestling events, and Friday night football as Kinston visits James Kenan, capped by a packed Saturday slate including the Pierce-Davis Invitational.
Goldsboro High School hosted a competitive four-team wrestling quad Thursday featuring the Cougars, Eastern Wayne, Greene Central, and North Lenoir. Greene Central dominated the night with a 3–0 sweep, while North Lenoir showcased several standout individual performances despite a challenging slate.
Greene Central seized control with an early run and a high-energy, highlight-filled third quarter to defeat North Lenoir 84–48 in their rivalry matchup, despite strong efforts from the Hawks’ scoring trio.