North Lenoir’s Camryn Jenkins delivered a performance to remember in the Hawks’ sweep of Eastern Wayne. Jenkins recorded 34 service points and 11 aces, but her biggest highlight came in the third set.
The NCHSAA released its latest Ratings Percentage Index (RPI) standings this week, which determine playoff seeding across football, volleyball and soccer. RPI is calculated by a team’s winning percentage, its opponents’ winning percentage, and its opponents’ opponents’ winning percentage. Importantly, RPI is the only factor used to seed postseason brackets.
Kinston wasted no time Friday night, rolling past county rival North Lenoir 42-7 in a game that was never in doubt. The Vikings built a 42-0 lead before the Hawks finally scored on a kickoff return late in the fourth quarter. The victory marked Kinston’s ninth straight win in the rivalry.
Greene Central’s Kaz Farrior headlined a 55-0 shutout win over North Lenoir with 11 tackles, 7 TFLs, 3 forced fumbles, and a pass deflection. Sponsored by Kinston Lenoir County Parks and Recreation.
Lakyn Whitley powered North Lenoir to a 3-1 start with 42 kills, 13 blocks, 17 digs, and 17 service points in the opening week. Sponsored by Kinston Lenoir County Parks and Recreation.
For the third straight year, Kinston’s season opener against South Central ended in heartbreak. The Vikings had their chances, but miscues down the stretch cost them in a 21-19 loss Friday night.
North Lenoir enters year three under head coach Larry Dale with plenty of roster holes to fill, but with playmaker RJ Warren and a fast defense, the Hawks aim to stay competitive in a tough 4A conference.
Jones Senior returns to 11-man football in 2025 under second-year head coach Stephen Perry, leaning on versatile playmaker Cam McKinney and a tough run game while battling depth and experience challenges in a rebuilding year.
South Lenoir enters 2025 in year two under Coach Brandon Proctor, leaning on young playmakers like sophomore Christian Wooten while looking to capitalize on a favorable non-conference slate to build confidence and momentum.
Kinston enters 2025 with a veteran roster led by senior quarterback Tyler Jones and D1 receivers Tyreek Copper and Brennan Chamber, making the Vikings one of the most explosive and dangerous teams in 3A.
Greene Central enters 2025 as a true 3A dark horse, powered by a dominant offensive line, star running back Dejuan Cobb, and a deep roster ready to prove they belong among the East’s best.