Greene Central basketball teams shined Tuesday night, sweeping all three games against county rivals North Lenoir in front of an energetic home crowd. Stat Line of the Night: An’nysha Wooten 14 points 23 rebounds 6 assists 3 steals 2 blocks! Photos by William Hardy
The buzz surrounding Kinston High School’s girls basketball team isn’t just hype—it’s hard-earned. After two years of steady progress, including a 10-16 campaign two seasons ago and a .500 record (13-13) last year, the Vikings are off to a sizzling 2-0 start. With a roster blending youthful energy and developing leadership, Kinston may be on the cusp of something special. Photos by: William Hardy
The Bethel Christian Academy Trojans hosted the Bear Grass Charter Bears on Tuesday night, pulling off a thrilling 51-49 victory in their second meeting of the season. The Trojans avenged a 53-34 road loss from two weeks ago with a gritty performance that showed their willingness to embrace a new identity under head coach Ashley Stroud.
The North Lenoir basketball teams traveled to Spring Creek on Friday night for a boys-and-girls doubleheader, with the boys securing a dominant win while the girls fell in a tough contest.
HAW RIVER, NC — The #19-seeded Kinston Vikings traveled to Haw River and shocked the #3-seeded Southeast Alamance Stallions with a thrilling 26-13 victory in freezing temperatures. The win advances the Vikings to the third round of the playoffs, keeping their postseason dreams alive.
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The Southeast Alamance Stallions (11-0) are in the midst of an extraordinary second season as a varsity football program. After an 8-5 debut season in 2023 that ended in a third-round playoff loss to Clinton (42-7), the Stallions have gone undefeated in 2024, earning the #3 seed in the NCHSAA 2A playoffs. They’ll host #19 Kinston (7-4) in the second round as they look to extend their perfect run.
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The Kinston girls’ basketball team made a statement in their season opener, defeating Richlands 54-16 in a commanding performance. The 38-point win is the Vikings’ largest margin of victory since February 6, 2021, when they defeated West Craven 66-21.
The North Lenoir girls’ basketball team kicked off the 2024-25 season with a 46-38 victory over Spring Creek, fueled by a dominant second half. After trailing at halftime, the Lady Hawks roared back with a 29-point surge, including a game-changing 17-point third quarter.