Tyreek Copper isn’t just breaking records — he has became one of the greatest receivers in North Carolina history, and now he enters the 3A State Championship with a chance to finish a legendary 50-game career in unforgettable fashion.
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Brennan Chambers, a former basketball-first athlete turned standout 6’5 receiver, has emerged as a Marshall signee and one-half of one of North Carolina’s top receiving duos while leading Kinston to the state championship in just his second year ever playing football.
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Check out our Neuse News Sports guy’s five takes from a night where Kinston outmuscled James Kenan, controlled the trenches, and delivered a statement playoff upset.
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Kinston football shocks the state by dominating James Kenan 30-7 on the road, ending decades of heartbreak, snapping the Tigers’ 14-game home win streak, and punching the program’s first state championship ticket since 2015.
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Greene Central surged past North Lenoir 52–36 behind Azaria Mumford’s 15 points, An’Nysha Wooten’s 10-point double-double, and Janiyah Sutton’s nine-steal defensive performance to move to 2–0 on the season.
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Greene Central dominated the boards, leaned on a balanced attack led by DJ Williams and Josh Cetnar, and completed a season sweep of North Lenoir with a 65–49 road win to improve to 2–0.
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A full week of coverage features Neuse News Sports Live shows, key basketball matchups across the county, multiple wrestling events, and Friday night football as Kinston visits James Kenan, capped by a packed Saturday slate including the Pierce-Davis Invitational.
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Goldsboro High School hosted a competitive four-team wrestling quad Thursday featuring the Cougars, Eastern Wayne, Greene Central, and North Lenoir. Greene Central dominated the night with a 3–0 sweep, while North Lenoir showcased several standout individual performances despite a challenging slate.
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Greene Central seized control with an early run and a high-energy, highlight-filled third quarter to defeat North Lenoir 84–48 in their rivalry matchup, despite strong efforts from the Hawks’ scoring trio.
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Greene Central held off a fierce North Lenoir rally in a whistle-heavy rivalry battle, winning 41–37 behind senior defense and late scoring while the Hawks fought through foul trouble and big second-half shots.
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North Lenoir is proud to announce that seniors Maddox Smith — All-State, All-Region Southeast, and Three Rivers 4A Conference Player of the Year — and Nery Aguilar — All-Region — have earned major postseason honors following historic careers.
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North Lenoir head football coach Larry Dale has resigned after three seasons to pursue a move into school administration, leaving behind a legacy of leadership that reached far beyond wins and losses.
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