September 9th, 2023, marked a day that forever changed the lives of everyone at North Lenoir High School. The tragic passing of Coach Tony Hill left a lasting impact on the entire community, and his memory continues to inspire those who knew him. One year later, the North Lenoir Hawks find themselves in a similar situation, starting the season 0-3. However, much like last year when they honored Coach Hill with a resounding 58-13 win over East Carteret, the Hawks (0-3) will once again look to rally for a huge win against the Mariners (0-3) at home.
In a match that had fans on their feet, North Lenoir fell to Wallace-Rose Hill 3-2 in a five-set battle on Tuesday night. The Bulldogs, who remain undefeated at 9-0, snapped North Lenoir’s two-game win streak over them, leaving the Hawks with a 5-2 record. The contest saw both teams fighting fiercely, diving for every ball, and pushing each other to the brink, with the final set ending 16-14 in favor of Wallace-Rose Hill.
The Lenoir Community College Lancers hosted the Sandhills Community College Flyers Thursday night in an exciting volleyball match. The Lancers came out on fire and won the first set 25-23 before losing three straight sets 25-14, 25-19 & 25-17.
The C.B. Aycock Golden Falcons (3-0) maintained their perfect start to the season with a commanding 49-6 victory over the North Lenoir Hawks (0-3). Despite a promising defensive play by the Hawks, who forced a fumble on C.B. Aycock’s opening possession, they quickly handed the ball back to the Falcons. Aycock capitalized with a four-yard rushing touchdown and never relinquished control of the game.
The North Lenoir Hawks fell 5-1 to C.B. Aycock in a non-conference match, with Maddox Smith scoring the Hawks’ lone goal, as they struggled with consistency and teamwork throughout the game.
Kinston showed significant growth despite a 3-0 loss to South Lenoir, highlighting their potential while South Lenoir extended their win streak to four games.
Greene Central held off a late Kinston rally, securing a 22-18 victory in a fierce rivalry game where backup QB Josh Centar and the Rams’ defense stifled former teammate Okie Edwards.
South Lenoir soccer rallied from a 2-0 deficit to secure an 8-2 win over Princeton, showcasing the program’s growth under Coach Jody Turner in his fifth season.
Bethel Christian Academy opened their soccer season with a 2-2 draw against Faith Christian, showing promise despite a second-half comeback by their opponents.
