Neuse News Sports GameDay, presented by Bojangles, returns for its third season with host Trey Scott and new co-host Vinston Thorpe bringing fans unmatched high school football coverage across Lenoir, Greene, and Jones counties.
From realigned conferences to RPI-only playoff seedings, here’s what’s different for Kinston, Greene Central, North Lenoir, South Lenoir, and Jones Senior as the 2025 season begins.
Kinston hit the road Thursday for a four-team scrimmage at Princeton High School, spending most of the evening matched up against East Duplin. The Vikings also got in a brief set against Martin County, running five plays on offense and five on defense.
Greene Central’s volleyball team picked up its first win of the season Tuesday night, sweeping North Pitt in straight sets and bouncing back quickly from a tough loss less than 24 hours earlier.
The Havelock Jamboree served as a preseason measuring stick for Greene Central and Kinston, offering both programs a chance to test themselves against quality opposition before the season kicks off.
The Eastern Plains Conference held its first football media day Wednesday morning at Parker’s BBQ, as coaches and athletic directors from across the new 2A/3A league came together to finalize schedules and vote on preseason predictions.
At this year’s Three Rivers Conference media day — the first under the NCHSAA’s new 1A–8A alignment — coaches voted North Lenoir to finish seventh in the league. The Hawks were last in the preseason poll a year ago too. That didn’t stop them from staying in the hunt for second place until the final week.
A 6-foot-5 deep threat who averaged more than 30 yards per catch last season at Spring Creek, Chambers brings elite size, speed, and college-ready polish to an already explosive Kinston offense. His commitment to Marshall is locked in, but his high school journey is far from over—he’s here to win.
Neuse News Sports is looking for enthusiastic interns to join our crew this fall. If you live and breathe high school athletics—whether you’re a student, a recent graduate, or simply passionate about local sports—this is your chance to get in on the action.