Kinston used a dominant second half and big nights from Jamarion Washington and Keyshawn Herring to pull away from Goldsboro for an 80-67 win in the finale of the Brandon Ingram Invitational.
North Lenoir nearly rallied all the way back but fell 80-77 to Swansboro in the Brandon Ingram Invitational, led by Julian Veal’s 33-point performance in a game that showcased the Lancers’ resilience less than 24 hours after a conference loss.
Kinston pulled away with a big second quarter to defeat Greene Central 69-38, extending its winning streak in the series to 29 straight games while improving to 11-0 overall and 2-0 in conference play.
Kinston’s girls basketball team improved to 10-0 for the second straight season with a 77-18 win over South Lenoir, continuing a dominant start that has them firmly in the state title conversation. Through 10 games, the Vikings are winning by an average of 34.2 points per contest while sitting No. 1 in the 3A state rankings and RPI.
Greene County Middle School rallied from a 16-point halftime deficit to defeat Welcome Middle School, then followed with a dominant road win over Bethel School to improve to 9-1 on the season.
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Former Kinston High championship point guard Dory Hines returns home as the head coach of Myers Park when the Mustangs compete in the Brandon Ingram Invitational, bringing together elite basketball, deep family ties, and a full-circle moment in the Vikings’ gym.
An’Nysha Wooten reached the 1,000-point milestone Friday night as the Greene Central senior reflected on four years of perseverance, leadership, and family support while continuing to lead the Rams through a strong start to conference play.
Neuse News Sports breaks down the girls basketball season at the midpoint, grading each local team based on performance relative to expectations and development so far.