North Lenoir wins record 22nd title at 39th Lenoir County Fair Cheer Competition
KINSTON - North Lenoir added another chapter to its long run of success at the Lenoir County Fair on Tuesday night.
North Lenoir captured first place in the high school division of the 39th annual Lenoir County Fair Cheerleading Competition, earning the program its 22nd championship in the event.
North Lenoir also posted the highest overall score of the competition with 278 points, finishing 18 points ahead of its nearest competitor.
South Lenoir finished second in the high school division, while Spring Creek placed third in its first-ever appearanceat the event.
The high school field included North Lenoir, South Lenoir, Spring Creek, Kinston and East Duplin.
High School Results
The middle school competition belonged to E.B. Frink, which earned first place. Woodington finished second and Rochelle placed third. Contentnea-Savannah also competed in the middle school division.
Middle School Results
- E.B. Frink
- Woodington
- Rochelle
North Lenoir’s latest victory continued a tradition that stretches across nearly four decades of the Lenoir County Fair competition. The Skip Waters Memorial Traveling Trophy displays the winners from the previous 38 competitions, with North Lenoir’s name appearing throughout its history.
Now, after Tuesday night’s performance, North Lenoir can add 2026 to the trophy and celebrate championship No. 22.
EVERY CHEER ROUTINE BELOW: