The Greene Central men’s varsity soccer team lost a hard-fought game to D.H. Conley on Thursday evening. The loss sent the Rams to 4-2 on the season and was their second consecutive loss after starting the season 4-0.
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.
While the 10-1 scoreline might suggest otherwise, the highlight of today’s South Lenoir at Ayden-Grifton soccer match was the exceptional goaltending from both teams.
In a gritty showdown that felt more like a boxing match than a football game, the Kinston High Vikings edged out the Ayden-Grifton High Chargers 26-20 on Friday night.
The Hawks managed to cut the lead to 26-12 with a 15-yard touchdown run by Joe Hendley. A subsequent defensive stop gave North Lenoir another scoring opportunity, which they converted when quarterback Malachi Ramsey found the end zone from 11 yards out. The Hawks trailed 26-18 with 3:44 remaining in the first half.
The tournament concluded with Perquimans High School volleyball team winning the championship match against Farmville Central in a thrilling third set.