The 2025 ECC Girls Conference Tournament tips off Tuesday, with No. 2 Kinston, No. 6 North Lenoir, and No. 7 South Lenoir set to compete for a shot at the championship.
On Senior Night, Kinston High School’s basketball teams swept North Lenoir, with the Varsity Girls winning 63-28 and the Varsity Boys securing a 70-41 victory.
The Arendell Parrott Academy Lady Patriots secured a 51-37 victory over rival John Paul II, led by Sydney Myers’ 21 points, improving to 15-4 as they prepare for a challenging final week of the regular season.
South Lenoir rallied from a double-digit deficit to defeat Ashley High 64-61 in an overtime thriller at the Brandon Ingram MLK Showcase, improving to 7-7 on the season.
The Bethel Christian Academy Trojans snapped a four-game losing streak with a dominant 54-5 homecoming victory over New Life Christian Academy, fueled by a strong start and standout performances from Jamey Williams and Asher Strickland.
Kinston High senior Timothy “TJ” Bradshaw Jr. received a $1,000 scholarship from Brightspeed for his academic achievements, leadership, and community involvement, aiding his plans to attend NC A&T and play football.
As the holiday break approaches, both the boys’ and girls’ varsity basketball teams at Arendell Parrott Academy are heading into the festive season with reason to celebrate. After a series of strong performances this season, both squads have shown significant improvement over last year’s struggles, setting the stage for what could be their best campaigns in recent memory.
The Bethel Christian Academy Trojans hosted the Bear Grass Charter Bears on Tuesday night, pulling off a thrilling 51-49 victory in their second meeting of the season. The Trojans avenged a 53-34 road loss from two weeks ago with a gritty performance that showed their willingness to embrace a new identity under head coach Ashley Stroud.
The Arendell Parrott Academy Patriots took to the road on Friday evening for a matchup against the Wayne Christian Eagles. The Patriots scored early and often en route to a 60-20 victory. With the win, the Patriots clinched the NCISAA 8-man Conference Championship and the #1 seed in the upcoming playoffs.
The Arendell Parrott Academy Patriots hosted the Liberty Christian Heat at Hodges Field on Friday night. The Patriots, celebrating their eight seniors on Senior Night, scored early and often en route to a 54-0 shutout against the Heat.
Most people in Lenoir County know when the Hawks and Blue Devils meet in competition, it will be a fierce and hard-fought battle. This was exactly what played out on the pitch Wednesday night in “The Swamp,” which saw the home team Hawks take the 2-1 victory.
The Arendell Parrott Acandemy Patriots hosted the Rocky Mount Academy Eagles at Hodges Field in Kinston on Friday evening. The Patriots started out slow in the game but turned on their jets in the second half for the 64-30 victory.
The Lenoir Community College Lancers hosted the Sandhills Community College Flyers Thursday night in an exciting volleyball match. The Lancers came out on fire and won the first set 25-23 before losing three straight sets 25-14, 25-19 & 25-17.
The North Lenoir Hawks fell 5-1 to C.B. Aycock in a non-conference match, with Maddox Smith scoring the Hawks’ lone goal, as they struggled with consistency and teamwork throughout the game.
The Arendell Parrott Academy Lady Patriots secured their fourth consecutive victory with a dominant 3-set win over the Greenfield Lady Knights, improving to 5-1 on the season.
The Kinston High Vikings opened their 2024 season with a tough 34-7 loss to South Central, struggling with turnovers, penalties, and a relentless Falcons defense.