Kinston dominated the Indoor ECC Championships, with the boys team securing the title, the girls finishing second, and multiple athletes earning top honors, including Ex’Zavion Croom and Madison Green as Most Outstanding Track, Riyan Parks as Most Outstanding Field, and Coach Corey Bryant receiving Coach of the Year.
Kinston extended its winning streak to eight games with a 70-50 road victory over South Lenoir, led by Jamarion Washington’s 19 points and Keyshawn Herring’s 18-point performance featuring four highlight dunks.
Kinston improved to 17-2 (8-2 conference) with a dominant 60-31 win over South Lenoir, pulling away in the second half behind strong performances from Ariyonna Willis, Nasheyla Mason, and J’Riyanna Edwards.
The New Orleans Pelicans traded Brandon Ingram to the Toronto Raptors for Bruce Brown, Kelly Olynyk, a first-round pick, and a second-round pick, ending Ingram’s six-year tenure as New Orleans shifts toward a rebuild.
Kinston sophomore Jamarion Washington earned Athlete of the Week honors after scoring 19 points against Southwest Onslow and 17 against North Lenoir, helping the Vikings improve to 14-3 on the season sponsored by Kinston/Lenoir Parks and Recreation.
North Lenoir sophomore wrestler Angel Lee, competing against both boys and girls, earned her 50th career win and improved to 36-8 on the season, making her this week’s Athlete of the Week Sponsored by Kinston/Lenoir Parks and Recreation
Kinston extended its home dominance with a 72-48 victory over Southwest Onslow, maintaining its undefeated home record and ending the Stallions’ eight-game winning streak.
Lenoir Community College opened its season with a thrilling 5-4 walk-off victory over Camp CC, as Justin Ellison delivered the game-winning hit in the bottom of the ninth.
The Arendell Parrott Academy Lady Patriots secured a 51-37 victory over rival John Paul II, led by Sydney Myers’ 21 points, improving to 15-4 as they prepare for a challenging final week of the regular season.
Perry Tyndall’s rise to second place on Kinston High School’s all-time wins list is a testament to his deep love for the program, unwavering family support, and commitment to upholding the rich basketball tradition that defines Kinston.
Kinston pulled away in the second half, outscoring North Lenoir 56-25 after halftime, to secure a dominant 93-56 victory behind strong performances from Jemarion Washington (17 points) and Genesis Wiggins (15 points)