The North Lenoir boys’ basketball team opened the 2024-25 season with a hard-fought 45-36 victory over Spring Creek. The Hawks, coming off an 8-16 campaign last year, displayed resilience in a game that saw multiple lead changes.
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The North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) has officially released the Average Daily Membership (ADM) numbers for the 2024-25 school year, finalizing the classifications for its upcoming realignment cycle. Beginning with the 2025-26 school year, the NCHSAA will move to an eight-classification model, a departure from the current four-class structure. Check out where your school will be assigned.
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Martin C. Freeman (12u) and Holloway (10u) clinched the 2024 championships in the 12U and 10U divisions, respectively, of the Kinston/Lenoir County Recreation Football League.
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The stage is set for a thrilling encounter as Greene Central Rams prepare to face off against the Clinton Dark Horses in the Eastern Regional finals of the 2A NCHSAA Soccer Playoffs. This fifth-round clash, scheduled for 6:00 PM on Tuesday, November 19th, at Clinton High School, promises to be a battle of skill, strategy, and sheer determination. The winner will secure a coveted spot in the state championship, elevating this match to a pinnacle of high school soccer excitement.
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Garrett Byrd, a senior at North Lenoir High School, has fulfilled a lifelong dream by committing to play baseball at Winthrop University. A versatile athlete excelling as a pitcher, catcher, and hitter, Byrd’s dedication to the game has set him apart as one of the region’s top talents.
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It was North Lenoir who stole the show, earning the title of Conference Champions with a stellar performance. The Hawks also celebrated an individual honor, as JayShaynna Kittrell was named Cheerleader of the Year, recognizing her exceptional talent and leadership.
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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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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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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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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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