The Greene Central Rams stood atop again on Monday night, hoisting another Eastern Plains Conference trophy for the third straight year after a 5-1 victory over Beddingfield sealed a flawless 10-0 league campaign.
South Lenoir’s men and women secured team qualifications for the NCHSAA 3A State Championships, while Greene Central’s Colby Kaminski earned an individual state berth at the East Regional Cross Country Meet on October 26, 2025.
South Lenoir’s valiant effort, led by Nuk Graham’s touchdown and Isaiah Howard’s clutch interception, fell short in a 14-8 overtime loss to Southwest Onslow, keeping their playoff hopes alive as they head into their final regular-season game.
Kinston’s defense, led by standout cornerback and homecoming king Jemorris Poole, dominated as the Vikings crushed Beddingfield 61-8 to keep their conference title hopes alive.
North Lenoir senior Maddox Smith has become the program’s all-time greatest offensive player, shattering single-season and career records for goals, assists, and points, including surpassing Taiwan Hines’ marks with 47 goals and 111 points in 2025, while leading the Hawks alongside teammate Nery Aguilar.
The Greene Central Rams women’s tennis team, with a 16-3 record and a state-record 32nd consecutive conference title, storms into the NCHSAA 3A Individual State Championships with a senior-heavy squad and sophomore stars, ready to hunt for glory in Burlington.
For the first time since August, North Lenoir was pushed to the edge. Down two sets and their 17-match win streak in jeopardy, the Hawks refused to let their story end at home.
The #17 seed Jones Senior Trojans face a formidable challenge against the #1 seed Falls Lake Firebirds, who boast a 22-4 record and dominant stats, in the second round of the NCHSAA 1A volleyball playoffs; check out this complete breakdown on #1 seed Falls Lake.
For the first time since 2015, the Jones Senior volleyball program not only reached the NCHSAA state playoffs — but made history with a first-round win
The #19 seed South Lenoir Blue Devils (6-15) face a daunting challenge against the #3 seed Midway Raiders (15-6), a powerhouse with elite offense and blocking, in the 2nd round of the NCHSAA 3A volleyball playoffs on October 21, 2025. Check out our full breakdown of Midway Volleyball.
The #5 seed North Lenoir Hawks (19-1) host the #12 seed First Flight Nighthawks (16-10), who are riding an eight-match win streak, in the second round of the NCHSAA 4A volleyball playoffs on October 21, 2025. Check out our complete breakdown of First Flight Volleyball.