North Lenoir jumped ahead 12-0 and carried a 12-6 advantage into halftime, but Ayden-Grifton took control in the second half and scored 24 unanswered points to defeat the Hawks 30-12.
South Lenoir controlled both sides of a three-team cross country meet with East Duplin and Clinton, winning the boys and girls team competitions behind strong performances at the front of each race.
North Lenoir continued its strong start to the volleyball season Tuesday night, sweeping North Pitt in straight sets to improve to 10-1 overall and remain unbeaten in Three Rivers 4A Conference play
Complete standings are listed in the article. Each entry includes the school’s record and RPI. Rankings and records reflect the supplied Sept. 9, 2026 standings.
Kinston shut out North Lenoir 45-0 for its 10th straight rivalry win, setting up a winner-take-all showdown with South Lenoir for the Jimmy Smith Cup and Lenoir County bragging rights.
Goldsboro defeated South Lenoir 5-4 on Tuesday in Goldsboro, improving to 3-3. The Cougars won despite South Lenoir holding a 43-23 advantage in shots.
Spring Creek improved to 6-1 with a 6-1 win over South Lenoir on Thursday in Seven Springs. John Cabrera and Christopher Mulenga Miteu scored two goals apiece for the Gators.
South Lenoir controlled both varsity races in a cross country meet featuring Trask and Clinton, sweeping the boys and girls team championships while also producing both individual winners.
With the 2026 fall sports season underway, here is a look at the current records for high school football, volleyball and boys soccer teams across Lenoir, Greene and Jones counties.
The standings include Kinston, North Lenoir, South Lenoir, Greene Central, Jones Senior and Bethel Christian Academy. Standings as of 9/1 3:56pm
South Lenoir held off North Lenoir 14-12 in the 63rd Braggin Bowl, using a strong Thursday start and clutch defensive plays Monday to reclaim the trophy and improve to 2-0.