All in Fall
The gym at Greene Central was filled with fans as they watched the Greene Central Lady Rams take on the Pam Pack from Washington. The Lady Rams dropped the first two sets but dug their heels into the ground to win the next two sets and force a fifth and deciding set.
The Greene Central men's varsity soccer team lost a hard-fought game to D.H. Conley on Thursday evening. The loss sent the Rams to 4-2 on the season and was their second consecutive loss after starting the season 4-0.
Running back DJ Cobb was unquestionably the star of the game. With 15 carries for an astonishing 200 yards and a crucial touchdown, Cobb's performance left a lasting impact. He displayed remarkable agility and strength, consistently evading multiple defenders to gain precious yards. As Cobb stated, "I was just trying to show my team you can do anything even if you're just one person."
Matt Howell of Jones Senior High School can possibly claim he is the only soccer coach in North Carolina to have never lost a game. Jones Senior, in the school's first-ever soccer game, defeated a Kinston High School team 9-0 tonight at Viking Stadium.
In standout performances that included 18 kills, 7 service points, and 22 digs across two games, Greene Central's Donley Phillips has been named our Female Athlete of the Week.
After a long four-day wait, North Lenoir finally hosted CB Aycock on Tuesday, only to suffer a crushing 56-6 defeat. The loss drops the Hawks to 0-3 for the season, while CB Aycock improves to 3-0.
In a gritty showdown that felt more like a boxing match than a football game, the Kinston High Vikings edged out the Ayden-Grifton High Chargers 26-20 on Friday night.
The volleyball teams at Jones Senior High School experienced a mixed bag of results in their recent matches. The JV team continued their strong start to the season with a 2-0 win, while the varsity team faced a challenging 3-1 loss.
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The Arendell Parrott Academy Patriots took to the field on Friday night against the Northwest Halifax Vikings. Coming off a 47-0 loss to Harrells Christian Academy, it was evident from the start that Head Coach Matt Beamen had his team well-prepared for their non-conference showdown.
In a game that had fans on the edge of their seats until the final whistle, the Kinston Vikings pulled off a stunning 34-29 victory over the Greene Central Rams on Viking Field
The win marks the third consecutive triumph for the Blue Devils, who have outscored their opponents 24-1 so far this season.
Fuller had one of the best performances in the area, rushing 17 times for 171 yards and scoring two touchdowns. His performance at running back, which was undoubtedly supported by his teammates, accounted for the Hawks' lone touchdowns in a 46-14 loss to Greene Central in Week 1
Rouse is a key component for the Jones Senior volleyball team. She had an excellent week on the court with 12 service points, 12 aces, 10 kills, and 8 digs. Her performance helped prevail her team to two wins in week 1.
The Jones Senior High School Lady Trojans are off to an impressive start this volleyball season, with both the JV and Varsity teams showing determination and skill on the court.
