North Lenoir and Greene Central tennis programs earned statewide recognition in the 2025 Men’s 2A Preseason Poll, ranking No. 7 and No. 9, respectively, as they aim for strong postseason runs.
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.
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..
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.
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.
Coming off a historic 29-1 season and a state championship, Greene Central baseball looks to defend its title with key returners Will Radford and Riley Radford leading the charge. Despite graduating six seniors, the Rams have reloaded with experienced leadership and promising young talent. With an elite home-field advantage and a championship mentality, Greene Central is ready to make another run at the top.
Athletes from Greene Central and Kinston High Schools delivered impressive performances at the NCHSAA State Indoor Track Championships, earning top finishes and contributing valuable points to their teams’ overall standings.