North Lenoir swept South Lenoir in a spirited matchup of long-time cross-county rivals Thursday night, winning all three sets to claim the match 3-0. The game, relocated to Lenoir Community College due to remodeling work on South Lenoir’s bleachers, was about more than just volleyball — it was a night dedicated to raising funds in support of cancer fighters, and the Blue Devils made their community proud, bringing in more than $6,000.
Playoff time is near and the NCHSAA uses the RPI ranking system to help determine the playoff seedings based off advanced statistical metrics. In most sports NCHSAA team sports, 62 teams in a classification earn a playoff spot (32 in the East, 32 in the West). The RPI is broken down in two sides with rankings for the East and rankings for the West. Below is the RPI currently for our teams in Soccer, Football, and Volleyball.
Greene Central High School’s tennis team solidified its dominance in the Eastern Plains Conference (EPC) tournament Wednesday, sweeping the event’s finals in singles, doubles, and exhibition competitions. The Rams will send all six entries to the NCHSAA 2A East Regional Championships, set to be held at Greene Central’s Tennis Complex on Oct. 18-19.
Kinston High fought valiantly against undefeated James Kenan in a thrilling 28-25 loss, showcasing their resilience and ability to compete with the best in the East Central Conference.
Frink Middle School secured its second consecutive victory as Lenoir County schools swept the top three middle school positions, and Charles B. Aycock High School won the high school division at the 75th Annual Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair Cheerleading Competition.
At the 2024 Lenoir County Fair Cheerleading Competition, South Lenoir High School and Contentnea-Savannah Middle School both secured first place in their respective divisions, with South Lenoir also earning the best overall score among all schools.
Several high school football teams in Eastern North Carolina, including North Lenoir and Greene Central, are adjusting their schedules due to approaching storms in the Atlantic.
In front of a packed gym at “The Swamp,” North Lenoir continued its impressive season with a decisive three-set sweep over rival South Lenoir, winning 25-16, 25-8, 25-22 in a highly anticipated volleyball matchup. The annual showdown between these Lenoir County teams has become a fixture, and this year, the stakes were high with both teams battling for conference positioning.
