Greene Central fell to Farmville Central in straight sets but showed grit and growth ahead of Thursday’s regular-season finale at Beddingfield, where a win would secure third place heading into the playoffs.
The Kinston Vikings (3-3, 0-1) dropped a tough 33-21 decision on the road Friday night to the Ayden-Grifton Chargers (4-2, 1-0), undone by costly penalties, turnovers, and a back-breaking pick-six late in the fourth quarter.
A tale of two halves unfolded at Bullock Field on Friday night, as North Lenoir couldn’t capitalize on a strong start and fell to North Pitt 28-0 in Three Rivers 4A Conference action.
Check out the latest volleyball standings and RPI across Eastern North Carolina, with updated positions for North Lenoir, South Lenoir, Greene Central, Jones Senior, Bethel Christian, and Kinston.
Week 6 high school soccer roundup highlights Greene Central’s win streak, North Lenoir’s Maddox Smith reaching 28 goals, Jones Senior climbing the 1A RPI, and South Lenoir battling in East Central play across Lenoir, Greene, and Jones counties.
Clinton, North Pitt, Washington, Greene Central, and Lejeune headline the East RPI picture, while North Lenoir, South Lenoir, East Duplin, and Jones Senior remain firmly in the playoff chase.
Local volleyball races are tightening as Ayden-Grifton, Farmville Central, North Lenoir, and East Duplin sit among the top seeds in the East RPI, while Greene Central, South Lenoir, and Jones Senior remain in the playoff mix.
Tarboro, Northside-Pinetown, Pender, and Eastern Wayne headline the East RPI race, while Greene Central, Kinston, and Ayden-Grifton sit firmly in playoff contention and South Lenoir, Farmville Central, and North Johnston battle on the bubble.