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.
North Lenoir rallied late to defeat North Johnston 2–1 in overtime to advance to the 4A second round, while Greene Central, Jones Senior, and Spring Creek also moved forward in playoff action.
Jones Senior, Greene Central, South Lenoir, and North Lenoir have all qualified for the NCHSAA soccer playoffs, with Jones Senior and Greene Central earning first-round byes, while South Lenoir and North Lenoir open postseason play on the road and at home, respectively.
The #17 seed Jones Senior Trojans face a formidable challenge against the #1 seed Falls Lake Firebirds, who boast a 22-4 record and dominant stats, in the second round of the NCHSAA 1A volleyball playoffs; check out this complete breakdown on #1 seed Falls Lake.
For the first time since 2015, the Jones Senior volleyball program not only reached the NCHSAA state playoffs — but made history with a first-round win
Get ready for some playoff volleyball!! Here are our local matchups: No. 17 Jones at No. 16 Hobgood Charter (1A) No. 19 South Lenoir at No. 14 Greene Central (3A) No. 5 North Lenoir (Bye) (4A)
Week 6 high school soccer roundup highlights Greene Central’s win streak, North Lenoir’s Maddox Smith reaching 28 goals, Jones Senior climbing the 1A RPI, and South Lenoir battling in East Central play across Lenoir, Greene, and Jones counties.
In a 3-0 sweep over Southside, Whaley turned in a standout performance with 19 service points and 17 digs, setting the tone on both ends of the court. Her consistency has been a driving force for Jones this fall, and the numbers speak for themselves.