Greene Central’s baseball team kicked off their season with a dominant 21-1 win over Eastern Wayne. Rams had standout performances from Braden Burress, Riley Radford, Austin Brock and a solid team effort setting the tone for challenging games ahead.
Wallace Rose Hill Bulldogs triumphed over the Kinston Vikings with a score of 67-59 in the second round of the East Central Conference Tournament, marking their first victory against Kinston since the two started playing.
In a dramatic season finale, the North Lenoir Hawks showcased grit and skill but were narrowly defeated by the Wallace-Rose Hill Bulldogs, 57-54, despite standout performances and a strong early lead
Arlisha Mason hit the game-winner and scored 29 points, An’Nysha Wooten added 18, as Greene Central edged Farmville Central, marking their third win in the last five matchups.
The Arendell Parrott Academy Patriots are set to face the formidable Evangel Christian Lightning in the 2nd Annual Gatlinburg Black Bear Brawl, showcasing their prowess in a premier 8-man football event.
Kinston High School’s basketball team celebrated Senior Night with a heartfelt victory, highlighting the deep talent of its seniors and the unforgettable moments they shared, as praised by Coach Perry Tyndall.
Bethel Christian Academy honored their long time coach Bert Potter by naming the court after him. The gym where he won so many games, took tough losses, and most importantly the gym where he taught young men and women so many life lessons is now named after his legacy.
BREAKING NEWS: South Lenoir’s head basketball coach, Thomas Earp, steps down for personal reasons, with Brandon Battle stepping in as interim head coach.
The Kinston Vikings secured a vital conference win against James Kenan Tigers with a 61-48 victory, enhancing their record to 16-5 and solidifying their conference lead at 9-1.
The Lancers fell to the nationally ranked Fayetteville Tech CC Trojans 67-60, despite strong efforts from top scorers Trevion Lewis, McKiyah Tarver, and Deontay Joseph.