North Lenoir Tennis Dominates Ayden-Grifton in Season Opener
North Lenoir opened the season with a dominant sweep over Ayden-Grifton, showcasing their depth and experience while giving several freshmen their first high school wins.
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Kinston Falls to Southwest Onslow in Hard-Fought 2A Playoff Battle
Kinston’s season ended in a hard-fought 51-45 playoff loss to Southwest Onslow, as Oriyanna Galloway’s 34-point performance proved too much despite a strong effort from Aleah Hill and the Vikings.
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Kinston (#12) Rolls Past NCSSM (#21) in NCHSAA 2A First Round
Kinston (#12) used relentless defense and balanced scoring to overpower NCSSM (#21) and advance in the 2A playoffs.
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Kinston High Baseball Preview: A New Era Begins Under Head Coach Tyler Buie
Kinston baseball, under first-year head coach Tyler Buie, is looking to change the culture of a struggling program by focusing on competition and effort. With junior transfer Tyler Jones leading the way and senior Deuteron Moore providing veteran leadership, the Vikings hope to take steps forward in 2025. While they face a tough East Central Conference schedule, Buie believes this season can serve as a foundation for future success.
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#12 Kinston vs #21 NCSSM: Durham: Playoff Preview
Kinston and NCSSM face off in the first round of the 2A State Playoffs, with Kinston’s high-flying athleticism and home-court advantage clashing against NCSSM’s sharp perimeter shooting and defensive efforts in what promises to be a competitive matchup.
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#7 (15-6) Martin County vs #26 (10-15) North Lenoir: Playoff Preview
Martin County and North Lenoir face off in a first-round playoff rematch, with Martin County’s strong inside game and North Lenoir’s late-season resurgence setting up an intriguing battle between two teams that finished third in their respective conferences.
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#13 (19-6) Washington vs #20 (11-11) Greene Central: Playoff Preview
No. 13 seed Washington and No. 20 seed Greene Central face off for the third time this season in a first-round 2A playoff showdown, with Washington’s fast-paced offense and multiple scoring threats giving them the advantage, while Greene Central looks to break their four-game losing streak in the series by relying on their depth and three-point shooting to pull off an upset..
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#14 (21-3) Kinston vs #19 (12-8) Southwest Onslow: Playoff Preview
The 2A State Playoffs bring a conference rematch as No. 14 seed Kinston (21-3) hosts No. 19 seed Southwest Onslow (12-8) in the first round. These two teams are familiar foes, having faced each other twice already this season, with Kinston winning both matchups—51-37 and 46-37. Despite past results, this game is set up to be another competitive battle between two strong defensive teams.
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#12 (23-3) Southeast Alamance at #21 (11-10) Greene Central: Playoff Preview
Southeast Alamance and Greene Central meet in the first round of the 2A State Playoffs in what will be their first-ever matchup. Both teams enter with different paths, with Southeast Alamance finishing second in the Mid-Carolina 1A/2A split conference at 14-2 and Greene Central battling through a deep conference where five teams made the playoffs, finishing 6-6.
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Arendell Parrott Academy Softball Preview
After a challenging 1-12 season last year, the Arendell Parrott Academy softball team is stepping into the 2025 season with a renewed sense of hope and determination. Under the leadership of Coach Kristin Beaman, who is in her eighth season with the Patriots, the team is focused on rebuilding and laying the foundation for future success. This season is not just about the scoreboard—it’s about growth, resilience, and laying the groundwork for something bigger than just wins.
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