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#17 Greene Central vs #16 Midway Playoff Preview

#17 Greene Central vs #16 Midway Playoff Preview

For the first time since at least 2004, Greene Central and Midway will face off on the gridiron, and the stakes couldn’t be higher. The 17th-seeded Rams (6-4) travel to Spivey’s Corner to take on the 16th-seeded Raiders (8-2) in the opening round of the NCHSAA 2A Playoffs. Kickoff is set for Friday night in what promises to be a compelling clash of contrasting styles.

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#14 South Columbus vs #19 Kinston Playoff Preview

#14 South Columbus vs #19 Kinston Playoff Preview

The NCHSAA 2A Playoffs kick off with an intriguing first-round clash as #19 Kinston (6-4) travels to Tabor City to face #14 South Columbus (8-2). This marks the first-ever meeting between the two programs, and both teams bring firepower and momentum into the postseason.

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#27 North Lenoir vs #6 Ayden-Grifton Playoff Preview

#27 North Lenoir vs #6 Ayden-Grifton Playoff Preview

The North Lenoir Hawks (4-6) head into the NCHSAA 2A Playoffs as the #27 seed, set to face the #6 seed Ayden-Grifton Chargers (6-4) on Friday night. While Ayden-Grifton comes in as the Eastern Plains Conference champions on a five-game winning streak, North Lenoir is determined to play spoiler in their first playoff matchup since 2019.

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North Lenoir’s Standout Maddie Rouse Signs with USC Aiken

North Lenoir’s Standout Maddie Rouse Signs with USC Aiken

Maddie Rouse, the 2024 Neuse News Sports Softball MVP and a standout for North Lenoir High School, signed her letter of intent Wednesday to continue her softball career at the University of South Carolina Aiken. The signing marks the culmination of a journey filled with hard work, perseverance, and unwavering support from her family and coaches.

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Greene Central’s Road to the Fourth Round Goes Through Washington

Greene Central’s Road to the Fourth Round Goes Through Washington

SNOW HILL — Greene Central’s season has been a masterclass in dominance and determination. With a 19-5 record, a perfect 12-0 conference slate, and a prolific 90-30 goal differential, the Rams have proven they belong among the state’s elite. After a commanding 3-0 victory over East Duplin in the second round of the NCHSAA 2A Soccer Playoffs, Greene Central will host conference rival Washington Pam Pack tomorrow at 6 p.m. in a high-stakes third-round matchup.

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NCHSAA Football Brackets Released: Three Local Teams Make the Cut

NCHSAA Football Brackets Released: Three Local Teams Make the Cut

KINSTON, N.C. — After a brief hiatus to allow Western North Carolina teams to catch up on games impacted by recent hurricane devastation, the NCHSAA has released its football playoff brackets. Round one begins this Friday, Nov. 15, with three Neuse News Sports teams earning spots in the postseason: No. 17 Greene Central, No. 19 Kinston, and No. 27 North Lenoir.

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East Central Conference Cheer Championship Next Saturday

East Central Conference Cheer Championship Next Saturday

JACKSONVILLE, N.C. — Cheer squads will take center stage on Saturday, Nov. 16, as Southwest Onslow High School hosts the 2A East Central Conference Cheer Championship. Doors open at 10:30 a.m., with the competition beginning at 11 a.m. and winners announced at 12:45 p.m.

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North Lenoir Stuns Midway in Double OT, Advances to Second Round

North Lenoir Stuns Midway in Double OT, Advances to Second Round

SPIVEY’S CORNER, N.C. — North Lenoir delivered a thrilling comeback performance in the first round of the NCHSAA 2A soccer playoffs, defeating No. 10 seed (15-6-1) Midway 4-3 in double overtime. The Hawks, seeded No. 23, overcame a 3-1 halftime deficit on the road, with Maddox Smith’s hat trick leading the charge. Sophomore Yahir Hernandez added a crucial goal, and goalkeeper Evan Smith’s eight saves kept the Hawks in the fight.

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APA Leads NCISAA Playoff Bracket as Top Teams Vie for State Glory

APA Leads NCISAA Playoff Bracket as Top Teams Vie for State Glory

The North Carolina Independent Schools Athletic Association (NCISAA) released its 2024-25 football state championship brackets this past weekend, with top teams primed to begin competition on Friday. Among them, Arendell Parrott Academy leads as the number one seed, boasting a 9-1 record and a nine-game win streak.

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