“These boys and South Lenoir soccer belong with the elite programs in this conference. We’ve taken the necessary steps to get here, and now it’s up to the boys to believe what I know,” Coach Jody Turner stated.
“I felt like all the boys came together and fought hard for our coach who passed away. I felt like we made him proud!” said Malik Fuller after the game. Fuller finished with 8 rushes for 283 yards and four touchdowns.
In a game that was as unpredictable as it was volatile, Greene Central faced off against Eastern Wayne in a home game that ended prematurely due to escalating on-field near brawls.
The Kinston Vikings (2-1) entered their matchup against the Washington Pam Pack (0-2) sporting new gray jerseys and riding a two-game winning streak. However, early mistakes and missed opportunities led to a disappointing 12-7 loss.
The Patriots scored 11 touchdowns during the game while allowing only two. Eight of the touchdowns came on the ground, while the Patriot defense forced three turnovers for touchdowns.
The gym at Greene Central was filled with fans as they watched the Greene Central Lady Rams take on the Pam Pack from Washington. The Lady Rams dropped the first two sets but dug their heels into the ground to win the next two sets and force a fifth and deciding set.
On a Thursday night in Kinston, North Carolina, the North Lenoir Hawks JV football team soared to their first win of the season, defeating East Carteret in a game that showcased their prowess on both sides of the ball.
The Greene Central men’s varsity soccer team lost a hard-fought game to D.H. Conley on Thursday evening. The loss sent the Rams to 4-2 on the season and was their second consecutive loss after starting the season 4-0.
The Hawks’ overall record is impressive, now standing at 6-1 for the season, with a 1-0 record in conference play. Their latest victory came in a decisive 3-0 win, with set scores of 25-16, 25-13, and 25-18.