Greene County Middle School basketball dominated the conference, with both the girls’ and boys’ teams capturing championships in decisive victories at Greene Central High School over Chicod and Welcome Middle School.
North Lenoir will induct former NBA player Mitchell Wiggins, who passed away on September 9, 2024, into its Hall of Fame during halftime of Tuesday night’s boys’ basketball game against South Lenoir.
North Lenoir secured its third straight victory with a hard-fought 51-50 win over James Kenan, overcoming a late rally to stay in the playoff hunt behind strong performances from Cristian Veal, Julian Veal, and AJ Black.
Kinston extended its winning streak to eight games with a 70-50 road victory over South Lenoir, led by Jamarion Washington’s 19 points and Keyshawn Herring’s 18-point performance featuring four highlight dunks.
Kinston improved to 17-2 (8-2 conference) with a dominant 60-31 win over South Lenoir, pulling away in the second half behind strong performances from Ariyonna Willis, Nasheyla Mason, and J’Riyanna Edwards.
The New Orleans Pelicans traded Brandon Ingram to the Toronto Raptors for Bruce Brown, Kelly Olynyk, a first-round pick, and a second-round pick, ending Ingram’s six-year tenure as New Orleans shifts toward a rebuild.
Kinston sophomore Jamarion Washington earned Athlete of the Week honors after scoring 19 points against Southwest Onslow and 17 against North Lenoir, helping the Vikings improve to 14-3 on the season sponsored by Kinston/Lenoir Parks and Recreation.
North Lenoir sophomore wrestler Angel Lee, competing against both boys and girls, earned her 50th career win and improved to 36-8 on the season, making her this week’s Athlete of the Week Sponsored by Kinston/Lenoir Parks and Recreation
Greene Central dominated Washington 48-25 on Senior Night, led by An’Nyshea Wooten’s 24 points and 21 rebounds, as the Rams improved to 9-9 and positioned themselves for a strong conference finish.
Kinston extended its home dominance with a 72-48 victory over Southwest Onslow, maintaining its undefeated home record and ending the Stallions’ eight-game winning streak.