Lenoir Community College baseball improved to 9-4 on the season behind strong offensive performances from Aiden Taylor and Brennan Moran, while Ryan Ange continues to anchor the pitching staff as the Lancers prepare for their next matchup against WVU Potomac State.
Frink Middle School baseball has announced its 2025 roster and schedule, featuring a mix of young talent under head coach Nathan Smith as they prepare for a competitive season against a strong slate of opponents.
North Lenoir opened the season with a dominant sweep over Ayden-Grifton, showcasing their depth and experience while giving several freshmen their first high school wins.
Kinston baseball, under first-year head coach Tyler Buie, is looking to change the culture of a struggling program by focusing on competition and effort. With junior transfer Tyler Jones leading the way and senior Deuteron Moore providing veteran leadership, the Vikings hope to take steps forward in 2025. While they face a tough East Central Conference schedule, Buie believes this season can serve as a foundation for future success.
Kinston and NCSSM face off in the first round of the 2A State Playoffs, with Kinston’s high-flying athleticism and home-court advantage clashing against NCSSM’s sharp perimeter shooting and defensive efforts in what promises to be a competitive matchup.
Martin County and North Lenoir face off in a first-round playoff rematch, with Martin County’s strong inside game and North Lenoir’s late-season resurgence setting up an intriguing battle between two teams that finished third in their respective conferences.
No. 13 seed Washington and No. 20 seed Greene Central face off for the third time this season in a first-round 2A playoff showdown, with Washington’s fast-paced offense and multiple scoring threats giving them the advantage, while Greene Central looks to break their four-game losing streak in the series by relying on their depth and three-point shooting to pull off an upset..
The 2A State Playoffs bring a conference rematch as No. 14 seed Kinston (21-3) hosts No. 19 seed Southwest Onslow (12-8) in the first round. These two teams are familiar foes, having faced each other twice already this season, with Kinston winning both matchups—51-37 and 46-37. Despite past results, this game is set up to be another competitive battle between two strong defensive teams.
Southeast Alamance and Greene Central meet in the first round of the 2A State Playoffs in what will be their first-ever matchup. Both teams enter with different paths, with Southeast Alamance finishing second in the Mid-Carolina 1A/2A split conference at 14-2 and Greene Central battling through a deep conference where five teams made the playoffs, finishing 6-6.
Tuesday’s opening round of the NNS playoffs will see NNS teams like Kinston, Greene Central, and North Lenoir set the stage for high-stakes, seeding-driven matchups.
Coming off a 15-7 season, South Lenoir baseball looks to build on its undefeated home record and deep roster, led by seniors Matthew “Tadpole” Rhodes, Jacob Howard, and Christian Coples. With strong pitching depth and an experienced lineup, the Blue Devils are focused on a conference title and a deep playoff run in 2025.
Coming off a historic 29-1 season and a state championship, Greene Central baseball looks to defend its title with key returners Will Radford and Riley Radford leading the charge. Despite graduating six seniors, the Rams have reloaded with experienced leadership and promising young talent. With an elite home-field advantage and a championship mentality, Greene Central is ready to make another run at the top.
Arendell Parrott Academy baseball, led by head coach Robert Kravitz and returning senior leaders, looks to build on its 18-9 season with a strong pitching staff, deep lineup, and a continued commitment to excellence in 2025.
For the eighth time in the past 20 years, the Kinston girls’ basketball team has hit the 20-win mark. Their latest milestone came in dominant fashion as the Vikings cruised past South Lenoir, 59-25, in the first round of the East Central Conference Tournament.
After a 21-5 season that saw North Lenoir claim the East Central Conference title with an 11-1 record, expectations remain high for the Hawks in 2025. Head coach Cam Sherrer, entering his second year at the helm, has a talented group returning, including several key contributors from last year’s deep playoff run that ended in the fourth round against Whiteville.
Lenoir Community College split a doubleheader against Louisburg College, falling 7-2 in Game 1 despite Riley Williams’ strong performance but bouncing back with a 4-0 victory behind Brennan Moran’s clutch hitting and Ty Hedgepeth’s complete-game shutout.
The South Lenoir Blue Devils, under third-year head coach Madison Harvey, are poised to defend their East Central Conference championship and aim for a deep postseason run, bolstered by a strong returning core and the addition of promising newcomers.
Join the South Lenoir Lady Devils Softball team on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at Barnet Park in Kinston for a charity jamboree benefiting alumna Carly Humphrey, who is courageously fighting Stage IV bile duct cancer.
Athletes from Greene Central and Kinston High Schools delivered impressive performances at the NCHSAA State Indoor Track Championships, earning top finishes and contributing valuable points to their teams’ overall standings.