North Lenoir refused to let an early two-set deficit turn into a third consecutive loss. The Hawks battled back to defeat North Johnston 18-25, 23-25, 25-16, 25-19, 15-9 Wednesday in a Three Rivers 4A Conference match. North Lenoir improved to 11-3 overall and 4-2 in conference play. North Johnston fell to 6-8 overall and 3-2 in the conference.
North Lenoir outscored opponents 526–251 across seven documented sweeps, South Lenoir won four straight five-set battles, Greene Central went 6–1 outside six losses to three repeat opponents, and Bethel scored just two fewer total points than 9–1 New Bern Christian despite losing their rematch in four sets.
Washington won the opening two sets 25-19 and 25-16, putting North Lenoir in an early hole. The Hawks responded in the third, fighting through a back-and-forth finish to take the set 26-24 and force a fourth. North Lenoir continued to battle in the fourth, but Washington was able to close out the match with a 25-20 victory. The loss dropped North Lenoir to 10-2 overall and 3-1 in Three Rivers 4A Conference play.
North Lenoir continued its strong start to the volleyball season Tuesday night, sweeping North Pitt in straight sets to improve to 10-1 overall and remain unbeaten in Three Rivers 4A Conference play
North Lenoir improved to 3-0 with a four-set win over Greene Central as its young roster continued to build chemistry and confidence early in the season.