The Heart of a Champion Award honors student-athletes from NCHSAA member schools who have participated in at least one varsity sport or cheerleading and remained ejection-free throughout the school year. These individuals also demonstrate outstanding citizenship and sportsmanship in their communities. This year, the 2023-24 Heart of a Champion Award recognized 23 students from across […]
Kinston High School senior Kyonna Kelly was awarded the Willie Bradshaw Memorial Scholarship for her exceptional leadership, community service, and extracurricular involvement.
Greene Central’s versatile and standout centerfielder Jordan Scott, known for his exceptional defensive skills and athleticism across multiple sports, has committed to continuing his baseball career and majoring in welding at Lenoir Community College.
North Lenoir senior Trinity Robinson, a standout cheerleader who led her team to multiple victories and won a national championship with Cheer Extreme, has signed to cheer for the College of Charleston, setting a high bar for future cheerleaders in Eastern North Carolina.
Greene Central High School tennis star Rylee Greene, with the support of her doubles partner Aubree Smith, is giving back to the community by offering free tennis lessons to children aged 5-11, aiming to inspire the next generation of players.
Greene Central’s baseball team clinched their sixth state championship with an 8-5 victory over Burns High School, showcasing a mix of senior leadership and underclassman heroics, highlighted by standout performances from Braden Burress and Riley Radford.
Austin Hardy’s legendary pitching performance led Greene Central to a 2-0 victory over defending champions Burns High School in game one of the NCHSAA 2A State Championship series.
Kaeden Noble, a former South Lenoir Blue Devil and current Roanoke College sophomore, will join the USA D-3 Volleyball Teams on their Brazil Tour 2024, highlighting his remarkable journey of dedication and teamwork.
Greene Central High School’s baseball team, led by coach Ben Brann with the support of his father Russell Brann, aims for another state championship, continuing a rich legacy of family and tradition.
Kinston High’s senior guard, TeCarlo Parker, signs with Shaw University, highlighting his resilience, adaptability, and the support of his coaches and family.
The 2023 2A Defending State Champions, Burns High School Bulldogs, under Coach Alex Leonhardt, are the top-ranked West 2A Baseball team, boasting a stellar 81-9 record over the past three years and featuring standout performances from key players like Colby Putnam and Marshall McGowan; they are Greene Central’s opponent in the state championships, representing the West.