Since August 2023, Cori Waters and Will London has led a group of 8-to-14-year-old boys in a journey that began with local flag football and evolved into a 7-on-7 travel team called Kinston Elite 252 now competing across the state and beyond. The name isn’t tied to a school or booster club. There are no big sponsors backing it. This is raw grassroots football, molded by passion and purpose.
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Lenoir Community College Baseball standout Danny Staley has been named the 2024-2025 recipient of the Gilmer Minor III Memorial Scholarship, an honor established by Baseball Hall of Famer George Whitfield through the LCC Foundation.
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Former NFL and UNC star Quinton Coples will return to Kinston as the special guest at Arendell Parrott Academy’s Football Day Camp on June 14.
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The NCHSAA Board of Directors approved key adjustments to playoff formats, mercy rules, and ticket pricing while adopting several policy and scheduling changes during its two-day spring meeting in Chapel Hill.
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Jaylen Solomon, a record-setting three-sport star at Arendell Parrott Academy, capped off one of the most decorated high school careers in school history by signing to play football at Barton College.
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Kinston’s Tyreek Copper is a three-year starter with elite production, high football IQ, and next-level athleticism — and he’s making it clear he’s the best wide receiver in North Carolina.
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Arendell Parrott Academy senior Cade Mixon signed his National Letter of Intent to play football and baseball at North Carolina Wesleyan, capping off a decorated high school career that included All-State honors, a school-record 201 tackles in a season, and leadership roles in both sports.
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Christian Tavarez, a 5’8”, 160-pound wide receiver from Greene Central, overcame doubts about his size through relentless work ethic and determination, earning a college football opportunity with Methodist University.
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Kinston’s JV boys basketball team overcame a slow start to the season, embraced a defensive identity, and secured the conference championship with a 50-46 win over North Lenoir, finishing 14-6.
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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.
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Check out the 2024 Neuse News Sports All-Area Football Teams
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Kinston High senior Timothy “TJ” Bradshaw Jr. received a $1,000 scholarship from Brightspeed for his academic achievements, leadership, and community involvement, aiding his plans to attend NC A&T and play football.
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