The Eastern Plains Conference held its first football media day Wednesday morning at Parker’s BBQ, as coaches and athletic directors from across the new 2A/3A league came together to finalize schedules and vote on preseason predictions.
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At this year’s Three Rivers Conference media day — the first under the NCHSAA’s new 1A–8A alignment — coaches voted North Lenoir to finish seventh in the league. The Hawks were last in the preseason poll a year ago too. That didn’t stop them from staying in the hunt for second place until the final week.
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A 6-foot-5 deep threat who averaged more than 30 yards per catch last season at Spring Creek, Chambers brings elite size, speed, and college-ready polish to an already explosive Kinston offense. His commitment to Marshall is locked in, but his high school journey is far from over—he’s here to win.
After capturing the 2025 North Carolina Dixie Youth Angels State Championship, the Kinston/Lenoir County 10U All-Star softball team is now preparing for its next challenge: the Dixie Angels World Series in Ruston, Louisiana.
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The Kinston/Lenoir County Recreation All-Star softball team is heading to the 2025 Dixie Angels World Series in Ruston, Louisiana — and they’re doing so as state champions.
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Kinston/Lenoir County 10U All-Star softball team is two wins away from the Dixie Youth State Championship and a berth in the Dixie Angels World Series in Ruston, Louisiana, after a dominant elimination game win over Moore County.
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The Kinston/Lenoir County Recreation All-Star softball team will compete in the 2025 Dixie Youth Angels State Tournament this weekend in Lumberton.
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Kinston/Lenoir County Parks & Recreation is now accepting registrations for Fall 2025 Flag & Tackle Football. Kids ages 7–12 can sign up through August 1st for just $30.
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After a couple of days of intense summer hoops at the annual East Coast Invitational, Kinston walked away with the Gold Bracket title and a renewed sense of identity.
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Kinston High School wide receiver Tyreek Copper, one of North Carolina’s top recruits in the Class of 2026, announced his verbal commitment to NC State on Saturday, June 21, during an official visit to Raleigh.
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After three impactful years at South Lenoir High School, Brandon Battle is heading home.
Battle, who served as the head varsity boys basketball coach for the past season and a half—and JV coach prior—announced in a Facebook post that he will be leaving South Lenoir to return to Martin County, where he’ll take on a coaching role closer to his roots.
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Former Kinston High School standout Kyonna Kelly is once again using the game she loves to empower the next generation.
This Saturday, June 21, Kelly will host a free girls basketball camp from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Kinston High School(2601 North Queen Street). The event is open to girls ages 7 to 15, with a focus on fundamentals, fun and community. Parents can register their children by texting or calling 252-361-9534.
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