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Kinston Boys Hold Off J.H. Rose in Thrilling 69-67 Victory

Kinston Boys Hold Off J.H. Rose in Thrilling 69-67 Victory

The Kinston Vikings boys’ basketball team showed resilience on Tuesday night, edging J.H. Rose 69-67 in a closely contested game at home. The victory comes just days after a disappointing 74-63 loss, giving Kinston a much-needed momentum boost as they improve to 3-2 on the season.

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Lady Vikings Dominate J.H. Rose, Extend Undefeated Streak to 5-0

Lady Vikings Dominate J.H. Rose, Extend Undefeated Streak to 5-0

The Kinston Vikings girls’ basketball team is off to an electrifying start, racking up their fifth consecutive win of the season with a dominant 68-26 victory over J.H. Rose on Tuesday night. This marks the second time Kinston has bested the Rampants this season, having defeated them 56-41 in Greenville earlier this month. With this victory, Kinston is now 8-4 against J.H. Rose since 2017 and has won the last four matchups between the two programs.

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Kinston versus Greene Central Rescheduled for This Thursday (12/19)

Kinston versus Greene Central Rescheduled for This Thursday (12/19)

The highly anticipated basketball matchup between Kinston and Greene Central has been rescheduled for Thursday, December 19, at Viking Gym on the campus of Kinston High School. Originally set for mid-November, the game was postponed but remains a marquee showdown. Kinston’s boys enter at 2-2, while Greene Central’s boys boast a 3-1 record. Both girls’ […]

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Kinston Girls Basketball Stays Perfect with 72-52 Victory Over North Edgecombe

Kinston Girls Basketball Stays Perfect with 72-52 Victory Over North Edgecombe

The Kinston High School girls basketball team continued their impressive start to the season with a dominant 72-52 win over North Edgecombe in the Montrezl Harrell Hoopfest on Saturday at the Rocky Mount Event Center. The Vikings used a balanced scoring attack, relentless energy, and depth to pull away from a competitive first half and improve to 4-0 for the first time since their 2019-20 season, when they finished 27-4.

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Holiday Cheer for APA Hoops: Strong Seasons for Boys and Girls Varsity Heading Into 2025

Holiday Cheer for APA Hoops: Strong Seasons for Boys and Girls Varsity Heading Into 2025

As the holiday break approaches, both the boys’ and girls’ varsity basketball teams at Arendell Parrott Academy are heading into the festive season with reason to celebrate. After a series of strong performances this season, both squads have shown significant improvement over last year’s struggles, setting the stage for what could be their best campaigns in recent memory.

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North Lenoir, South Lenoir, and Greene Central competed in the 33rd annual Pierce-Davis Tournament.

North Lenoir, South Lenoir, and Greene Central competed in the 33rd annual Pierce-Davis Tournament.

In one of North Carolina’s biggest wrestling events at North Pitt High, First Flight took top honors, North East Carolina Preparatory School and R.J. Reynolds rounded out the top three, and local programs Greene Central, South Lenoir, and North Lenoir recorded solid showings, including Angel Lee’s third-place finish in the girls’ 114-pound class and Bladen Davis’s fourth-place finish at 138 pounds.

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