“These boys and South Lenoir soccer belong with the elite programs in this conference. We’ve taken the necessary steps to get here, and now it’s up to the boys to believe what I know,” Coach Jody Turner stated.
“I felt like all the boys came together and fought hard for our coach who passed away. I felt like we made him proud!” said Malik Fuller after the game. Fuller finished with 8 rushes for 283 yards and four touchdowns.
The Kinston Vikings (2-1) entered their matchup against the Washington Pam Pack (0-2) sporting new gray jerseys and riding a two-game winning streak. However, early mistakes and missed opportunities led to a disappointing 12-7 loss.
The Patriots scored 11 touchdowns during the game while allowing only two. Eight of the touchdowns came on the ground, while the Patriot defense forced three turnovers for touchdowns.
On a Thursday night in Kinston, North Carolina, the North Lenoir Hawks JV football team soared to their first win of the season, defeating East Carteret in a game that showcased their prowess on both sides of the ball.
The Hawks’ overall record is impressive, now standing at 6-1 for the season, with a 1-0 record in conference play. Their latest victory came in a decisive 3-0 win, with set scores of 25-16, 25-13, and 25-18.
Matt Howell of Jones Senior High School can possibly claim he is the only soccer coach in North Carolina to have never lost a game. Jones Senior, in the school’s first-ever soccer game, defeated a Kinston High School team 9-0 tonight at Viking Stadium.
In a Week 3 face-off against Ayden-Grifton, Kinston High’s standout running back, Jeremiah Hart, has been named our Male Athlete of the Week. His electrifying performance included 11 rushes for 155 yards, a rushing touchdown, and an eye-popping average of 14.1 yards per rush, playing a pivotal role in his team’s success.