A 6-foot-5 deep threat who averaged more than 30 yards per catch last season at Spring Creek, Chambers brings elite size, speed, and college-ready polish to an already explosive Kinston offense. His commitment to Marshall is locked in, but his high school journey is far from over—he’s here to win.
Neuse News Sports is looking for enthusiastic interns to join our crew this fall. If you live and breathe high school athletics—whether you’re a student, a recent graduate, or simply passionate about local sports—this is your chance to get in on the action.
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After capturing the 2025 North Carolina Dixie Youth Angels State Championship, the Kinston/Lenoir County 10U All-Star softball team is now preparing for its next challenge: the Dixie Angels World Series in Ruston, Louisiana.
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The Kinston/Lenoir County Recreation All-Star softball team is heading to the 2025 Dixie Angels World Series in Ruston, Louisiana — and they’re doing so as state champions.
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Kinston/Lenoir County 10U All-Star softball team is two wins away from the Dixie Youth State Championship and a berth in the Dixie Angels World Series in Ruston, Louisiana, after a dominant elimination game win over Moore County.
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The Kinston/Lenoir County Recreation All-Star softball team will compete in the 2025 Dixie Youth Angels State Tournament this weekend in Lumberton.
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Greene County Parks and Recreation has officially opened registration for its 2025 youth tackle football season, providing a platform for local athletes ages 8 to 12 to get involved in organized football and build fundamentals that can carry into middle and high school programs.
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Kinston/Lenoir County Parks & Recreation is now accepting registrations for Fall 2025 Flag & Tackle Football. Kids ages 7–12 can sign up through August 1st for just $30.
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Malcolm Dawson has been named the new Director of Greene County Parks and Recreation, bringing nearly a decade of experience and a deep-rooted passion for his hometown. A Greene Central and UNC Pembroke graduate, Dawson is set to lead the department with a focus on community growth, youth programs, and senior engagement.
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Greene Central multi-sport standout Deitrich “DJ” Williams captured gold in the Boys National Elite High Jump at the 2025 Adidas Outdoor Nationals, clearing 6’6.74″ without a single scratch. Representing Revelation Peak Performance Track Club under veteran coach Reese Owens, Williams showcased the focus, power, and polish of a national champion. Now, with the USATF Region 3 Junior Olympics up next, he’s just one meet away from the USATF National Junior Olympic Championships in Savannah. A high flyer on the rise, Williams continues to prove he’s one of the elite youth athletes in the country—on the track, in the gym, and under the lights.
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After a couple of days of intense summer hoops at the annual East Coast Invitational, Kinston walked away with the Gold Bracket title and a renewed sense of identity.
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Kinston High School wide receiver Tyreek Copper, one of North Carolina’s top recruits in the Class of 2026, announced his verbal commitment to NC State on Saturday, June 21, during an official visit to Raleigh.
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After three impactful years at South Lenoir High School, Brandon Battle is heading home.
Battle, who served as the head varsity boys basketball coach for the past season and a half—and JV coach prior—announced in a Facebook post that he will be leaving South Lenoir to return to Martin County, where he’ll take on a coaching role closer to his roots.
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When one door began to close, another opened—and Suggs didn’t just walk through it. He ran full speed, with purpose, heart, and an unshakable belief in himself. On signing day, the Greene Central standout made it official: he’s headed to Johnson C. Smith University to continue his football career.
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Former Kinston High School standout Kyonna Kelly is once again using the game she loves to empower the next generation.
This Saturday, June 21, Kelly will host a free girls basketball camp from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Kinston High School(2601 North Queen Street). The event is open to girls ages 7 to 15, with a focus on fundamentals, fun and community. Parents can register their children by texting or calling 252-361-9534.
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The 2025 Lenoir Community College volleyball schedule is officially set, and the Lady Lancers are gearing up for a packed season featuring a strong mix of regional rivalries, showcase events, and a home-heavy campaign designed to keep fans in Kinston energized all fall.
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The Kinston-Lenoir County Sports Hall of Fame has officially announced its Class of 2025, featuring a standout lineup of local legends and a historic team that left a lasting legacy on the diamond.
This year’s inductees include Tony Dawson, Eddie Gwaltney, Tracy Hart, Dee Dee Jarman, Norman Joyner, Cam McRae, Cliff Whitfield, and the 1967 Grainger High School State Championship Baseball Team
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The six-time state champion Greene Central Rams are set to host their annual Greene County Baseball Day Camp from June 16–19, offering young athletes in the area a chance to learn from one of the state’s premier baseball programs.
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Since August 2023, Cori Waters and Will London has led a group of 8-to-14-year-old boys in a journey that began with local flag football and evolved into a 7-on-7 travel team called Kinston Elite 252 now competing across the state and beyond. The name isn’t tied to a school or booster club. There are no big sponsors backing it. This is raw grassroots football, molded by passion and purpose.
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The 5-foot-6 defensive specialist from Princeton High School has officially signed to play volleyball at the University of Mount Olive, a nationally respected NCAA Division II program just a half-hour from her hometown.
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