Greene Central scored 21 first-quarter points and pulled away in the fourth quarter for a 49-20 season-opening win over North Lenoir. Josh Cetnar accounted for four touchdowns, while Donovan Ingram and Jaylen Wooten turned in big rushing performances.
North Lenoir improved to 3-0 with a four-set win over Greene Central as its young roster continued to build chemistry and confidence early in the season.
The 2026 Neuse News Sports Media Day took place at Lagrange Community Center in Lagrange on July 29th. Neuse News Sports hosted 11 football teams from Lenoir, Greene, Jones, and Wayne Counties. Check out our professional preseason press conferences.
Greene Central quarterback Josh Cetnar joins the show to discuss his senior season after accounting for 42 career touchdowns as a three-year starter. We also break down the East of I-95 Top 10 Pass Rushers, debate Dak Prescott’s future with the Cowboys, discuss Jon Scheyer staying at Duke, rank the NFL’s top quarterbacks, and answer fan questions.
Behind a complete-game shutout from Braden Barnett and a redemption-fueled performance, South Lenoir defeated Greene Central 2-0 in a second-round NCHSAA 3A playoff pitcher’s duel to advance to the quarterfinals against Ayden-Grifton.
The Lady Rams rallied for three runs in the seventh inning Tuesday night to defeat West Bladen 5-3 in the opening round of the NCHSAA 3A Softball State Playoffs. The No. 17 seed Greene Central improved to 11-11 on the season and secured the program’s first playoff victory since 2019 and first road playoff win since 2009.
Goldsboro’s Caleb Larson and Greene Central’s doubles teams headline a strong showing from the area after the 2026 NCHSAA 3A East Regional, with five players advancing to the state championships.
Greene Central’s JV baseball team made the most of its return, winning the conference championship in its first season back in over 10 years under head coach Colin Lee.
In Episode 9 of Down The Line, we take you through the latest softball and baseball updates, key wins and losses, and where each team stands heading into the postseason. From South Lenoir’s strong positioning to Greene Central snapping a losing streak, to North Lenoir building momentum at the right time — there’s a lot to unpack.