Greene Central rallied in the second half to edge North Lenoir 41-38, securing their fourth win in the last five meetings of the rivalry as both teams head into the conference tournament.
North Lenoir Holds Off South Lenoir in Rivalry Battle, 35-31
North Lenoir held off a late fourth-quarter surge from South Lenoir to secure a 35-31 rivalry victory, led by Cassidee Fraser’s 13 points, while South Lenoir fought hard behind Makenzie Herring and Tyazhia Midget’s efforts.
Greene Central falls to Farmville Central, 93-65
The Greene Central Rams, they would travel to face their rival, the Farmville Central Jaguars. The Rams had lost earlier in the season by double digits and hoped to flip the script. They couldn’t do so and lost by double digits again to the Jaguars led by senior point guard, MJ Williams.
North Lenoir Rolls Past South Lenoir, Extends Win Streak to Four
North Lenoir avenged its earlier loss to rival South Lenoir with a dominant 71-54 victory, fueled by strong performances from Julian Veal, AJ Black, and Jack Herring, while South Lenoir struggled after losing big man Jacob Howard to injury.
Greene County Middle School Caps Championship Season with Dual Titles
Greene County Middle School basketball dominated the conference, with both the girls' and boys' teams capturing championships in decisive victories at Greene Central High School over Chicod and Welcome Middle School.
Kinston-Lenoir County Sports Hall of Fame Seeking 2025 Nominations
The Kinston-Lenoir County Sports Hall of Fame is accepting nominations for its Class of 2025, with selections to be inducted on August 15 at the Kinston Community Center.
Lenoir Community College Secures First Road Win, Moves to 3-1 on the Season
Lenoir Community College secured its first road win of the season with a 10-3 victory over Peace JV, improving to 3-1 as they prepare for two more road games this week.
North Lenoir to Honor Late NBA Player Mitchell Wiggins with Hall of Fame Induction
North Lenoir will induct former NBA player Mitchell Wiggins, who passed away on September 9, 2024, into its Hall of Fame during halftime of Tuesday night’s boys' basketball game against South Lenoir.
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Ange’s Masterful Outing, Taylor’s Hot Bat Propel Lenoir Community College Past Peace JV
Ryan Ange’s dominant 12-strikeout performance and Aiden Taylor’s three-double, three-RBI night powered Lenoir Community College to a 12-3 win over Peace JV.
North Lenoir Survives James Kenan Comeback to Secure Third Straight Win
North Lenoir secured its third straight victory with a hard-fought 51-50 win over James Kenan, overcoming a late rally to stay in the playoff hunt behind strong performances from Cristian Veal, Julian Veal, and AJ Black.
Kinston Boys Win Indoor ECC Championship, Kinston Girls Finish Second
Kinston dominated the Indoor ECC Championships, with the boys team securing the title, the girls finishing second, and multiple athletes earning top honors, including Ex’Zavion Croom and Madison Green as Most Outstanding Track, Riyan Parks as Most Outstanding Field, and Coach Corey Bryant receiving Coach of the Year.
Kinston Extends Win Streak to Eight with 70-50 Victory Over South Lenoir
Kinston extended its winning streak to eight games with a 70-50 road victory over South Lenoir, led by Jamarion Washington’s 19 points and Keyshawn Herring’s 18-point performance featuring four highlight dunks.
Kinston Pulls Away in Second Half for 60-31 Win Over South Lenoir
Kinston improved to 17-2 (8-2 conference) with a dominant 60-31 win over South Lenoir, pulling away in the second half behind strong performances from Ariyonna Willis, Nasheyla Mason, and J’Riyanna Edwards.
Brandon Ingram Traded to Toronto Raptors
The New Orleans Pelicans traded Brandon Ingram to the Toronto Raptors for Bruce Brown, Kelly Olynyk, a first-round pick, and a second-round pick, ending Ingram’s six-year tenure as New Orleans shifts toward a rebuild.
NNS Male Athlete of the Week: Jamarion Washington, Kinston
Kinston sophomore Jamarion Washington earned Athlete of the Week honors after scoring 19 points against Southwest Onslow and 17 against North Lenoir, helping the Vikings improve to 14-3 on the season sponsored by Kinston/Lenoir Parks and Recreation.
NNS Female Athlete of the Week: Angel Lee, North Lenoir
North Lenoir sophomore wrestler Angel Lee, competing against both boys and girls, earned her 50th career win and improved to 36-8 on the season, making her this week’s Athlete of the Week Sponsored by Kinston/Lenoir Parks and Recreation
Greene Central Dominates Washington on Senior Night
Greene Central dominated Washington 48-25 on Senior Night, led by An’Nyshea Wooten’s 24 points and 21 rebounds, as the Rams improved to 9-9 and positioned themselves for a strong conference finish.
Galaxy Shines Bright at The Carolina Crown, Earns Bid to Prep/Rec Grand Nationals
SupaStarz Athletics' Galaxy team secured first place at The Carolina Crown, overcoming a mid-routine music malfunction, and earned a Partial Paid Bid to the Prep/Rec Grand Nationals in Orlando, showcasing their resilience, dedication, and growing presence in All-Star cheerleading.
NNS Girls Basketball Teams Conference Standings
All of our NNS girls' basketball teams' conference standings.