For the first time since August, North Lenoir was pushed to the edge. Down two sets and their 17-match win streak in jeopardy, the Hawks refused to let their story end at home.
Woodington swept Contentnea-Savannah School on 8th Grade Night, earning straight-set wins in both A and B team matches as CSS honored eighth graders Maddie Howard, Macy Herring, and Allena Stanley in their final home game.
The #19 seed South Lenoir Blue Devils (6-15) face a daunting challenge against the #3 seed Midway Raiders (15-6), a powerhouse with elite offense and blocking, in the 2nd round of the NCHSAA 3A volleyball playoffs on October 21, 2025. Check out our full breakdown of Midway Volleyball.
The #5 seed North Lenoir Hawks (19-1) host the #12 seed First Flight Nighthawks (16-10), who are riding an eight-match win streak, in the second round of the NCHSAA 4A volleyball playoffs on October 21, 2025. Check out our complete breakdown of First Flight Volleyball.
The South Lenoir volleyball team saved one of its best performances of the season for when it mattered most. The 19th-seeded Blue Devils pulled off a first-round upset over No. 14 Greene Central, winning in straight sets 25-20, 25-18, 25-21 on the road Thursday to advance in the NCHSAA 2A state playoffs.
The South Lenoir Blue Devils (3–5) came out swinging on homecoming night, driving deep into Pender territory on their opening possession. But a pair of costly penalties stalled the drive — and that moment summed up much of the evening as the undefeated Pender Patriots (8–0) pulled away for a 44–12 victory Friday in Deep Run.
West Craven quarterback DJ Davis accounted for three first-half touchdowns as the unbeaten Eagles rolled past North Lenoir 41-7 on Senior Night in LaGrange
Kinston High School’s football team overwhelmed Farmville Central 55-32, led by Tyler Jones’ 393 yards and six touchdowns, while Coach Ryan Gieselman celebrated his 100th career win on October 17, 2025.
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)
Greene Central placed second at the Eastern Plains Conference Championship with three All-Conference runners — Colby Kaminski, Jan Carlos Morales, and Clayton Little — while Kinston’s Jy’Re Rouse finished third overall to earn All-Conference honors.