After a challenging 1-12 season last year, the Arendell Parrott Academy softball team is stepping into the 2025 season with a renewed sense of hope and determination. Under the leadership of Coach Kristin Beaman, who is in her eighth season with the Patriots, the team is focused on rebuilding and laying the foundation for future success. This season is not just about the scoreboard—it’s about growth, resilience, and laying the groundwork for something bigger than just wins.
Tuesday’s opening round of the Neuse News Sports playoffs will see Neuse News Sports teams like Kinston, Greene Central, and North Lenoir set the stage for high-stakes, seeding-driven matchups.
Coming off a 15-7 season, South Lenoir baseball looks to build on its undefeated home record and deep roster, led by seniors Matthew “Tadpole” Rhodes, Jacob Howard, and Christian Coples. With strong pitching depth and an experienced lineup, the Blue Devils are focused on a conference title and a deep playoff run in 2025.
Arendell Parrott Academy baseball, led by head coach Robert Kravitz and returning senior leaders, looks to build on its 18-9 season with a strong pitching staff, deep lineup, and a continued commitment to excellence in 2025.
After an 18-4 season and a state championship appearance, Bethel Christian Academy baseball looks to build on its success in 2025 with strong pitching, a deep lineup, and a challenging schedule.
Bethel Christian Academy softball looks to build on its 16-2 season with strong returning talent, added pitching depth, and a focus on overcoming past playoff hurdles in 2025.
For the eighth time in the past 20 years, the Kinston girls’ basketball team has hit the 20-win mark. Their latest milestone came in dominant fashion as the Vikings cruised past South Lenoir, 59-25, in the first round of the East Central Conference Tournament.
After a 21-5 season that saw North Lenoir claim the East Central Conference title with an 11-1 record, expectations remain high for the Hawks in 2025. Head coach Cam Sherrer, entering his second year at the helm, has a talented group returning, including several key contributors from last year’s deep playoff run that ended in the fourth round against Whiteville.
North Lenoir’s season ended with a 45-28 loss to Southwest Onslow in the ECC Tournament opener, as poor free-throw shooting and Driyanna Galloway’s 34-point performance proved too much to overcome.
Lenoir Community College split a doubleheader against Louisburg College, falling 7-2 in Game 1 despite Riley Williams’ strong performance but bouncing back with a 4-0 victory behind Brennan Moran’s clutch hitting and Ty Hedgepeth’s complete-game shutout.
