Trey Scott’s 5 Takes From Kinston Upset Over #1 Seed James Kenan
Check out our Neuse News Sports guy’s five takes from a night where Kinston outmuscled James Kenan, controlled the trenches, and delivered a statement playoff upset.
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KINSTON IS STATE-BOUND! Vikings Slay #1 Seed James Kenan, Punch Their Ticket to First State Championship Since 2015
Kinston football shocks the state by dominating James Kenan 30-7 on the road, ending decades of heartbreak, snapping the Tigers’ 14-game home win streak, and punching the program’s first state championship ticket since 2015.
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Lady Rams Roll Past North Lenoir, Moves to 2–0 Behind Mumford’s Spark and Sutton’s Defense
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.
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Greene Central Powers to 2–0 Start, Sweeps North Lenoir with 65–49 Road Win
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.
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Neuse News Sports Schedule
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.
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Quad Match in Goldsboro Features Strong Night From Greene Central; North Lenoir Produces Multiple Standouts
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.
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Greene Central Turns Rivalry Matchup Into Statement Win Over North Lenoir
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.
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Greene Central Edges North Lenoir in Chaotic Rivalry Thriller
Greene Central held off a fierce North Lenoir rally in a whistle-heavy rivalry battle, winning 41–37 behind senior defense and late scoring while the Hawks fought through foul trouble and big second-half shots.
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Postseason Honors Cement North Lenoir Seniors as Program Legends
North Lenoir is proud to announce that seniors Maddox Smith — All-State, All-Region Southeast, and Three Rivers 4A Conference Player of the Year — and Nery Aguilar — All-Region — have earned major postseason honors following historic careers.
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Larry Dale Resigns as North Lenoir Head Football Coach After Three Seasons
North Lenoir head football coach Larry Dale has resigned after three seasons to pursue a move into school administration, leaving behind a legacy of leadership that reached far beyond wins and losses.
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Hawks Sweep Devils in Electric Rivalry Night
North Lenoir opened the season by defeating South Lenoir in both games of the rivalry doubleheader: the Lady Hawks led from start to finish in a 55-33 win behind 18 points from Ta’Sheena Lynch and 12 from Cassidee Fraizer, while the boys rallied from an early deficit, exploded for 28 third-quarter points, and pulled away late for an 81-75 victory led by Chris Veal’s 21, Julian Veal’s 17, and AJ Black’s 16.
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Another Road Win, Another Step Closer: Kinston Tops Pasquotank, Northeastern Awaits
Fueled by a veteran senior class, a lockdown defense that suffocated Pasquotank’s passing game, and explosive plays from Tyler Jones, Tyreek Copper, and Brennan Chambers, No. 14 Kinston rolled to a 34-20 road win Friday night, advancing to the NCHSAA 3A East regional semifinals and earning a Black Friday clash at No. 7 Northeastern.
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