North Lenoir Football 2025 Preview
Full Schedule
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Aug. 22 – at Greene Central – 7:00 PM
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Aug. 29 – at South Lenoir – 7:00 PM
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Sept. 5 – vs. Kinston – 7:00 PM
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Sept. 12 – vs. Ayden-Grifton – 7:00 PM
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Sept. 19 – vs. Southwest Edgecombe* – 7:00 PM
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Sept. 26 – at Eastern Wayne* – 7:00 PM
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Oct. 3 – vs. North Pitt* – 7:00 PM
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Oct. 10 – at Washington* – 7:00 PM
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Oct. 17 – vs. West Craven* – 7:00 PM
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Oct. 24 – at North Johnston* – 7:00 PM
(* = Conference game)
New Conference
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Eastern Wayne (4A)
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North Johnston (4A)
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North Lenoir (4A)
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North Pitt (4A)
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Southwest Edgecombe (4A)
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Washington (4A)
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West Craven (4A)
Most Important Games
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Greene Central (8/22): Season opener against a quality opponent — a chance to make an early statement.
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South Lenoir (8/29): Rivalry game. These are the ones you have to win.
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North Johnston (10/24): A winnable matchup in a stacked conference. The Hawks must capitalize on opportunities like this.
Most Important Player
RJ Warren (ATH): The playmaker for the Hawks. A strong, fast athlete with size, heart, and the ability to impact the game in multiple ways.
Players to Look Out For
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Devin Gray: A gritty, physical player who loves contact. His toughness will make him a key contributor for the Hawks.
Strengths
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Strong running game
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Speed across the defense
Weaknesses
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Many holes to fill after heavy graduation losses
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New leaders must step up
Trey’s Take
North Lenoir is in year three under head coach Larry Dale, and while a lot of last season’s talent has moved on, this group should still be improved. The record may not reflect their growth, but expect a more disciplined football team.
Schedule Prediction: 4–6 Regular Season
Final Word: The Hawks are in a tough conference, but if new leaders emerge and the run game holds steady, this team has a chance to keep building toward something stronger.

