A+ to D-: Midseason Grades & Week 6 Picks | NNS Gameday
Midseason report cards, statistical leaders and Week 6 predictions for high school football across Wayne, Lenoir, Greene and Jones counties.
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This Week in History: North Lenoir’s historic start leads a look back across Lenoir, Greene and Jones
Seven years ago, North Lenoir packed a program-changing stretch of football into eight days.
There was a blocked extra point with the game on the line, a shutout in a storm-delayed matchup and a kickoff return that delivered the first 5–0 start in school history. For a team coming off an 0–11 season, September 2019 brought a remarkable turnaround.
That run leads this week’s look through the sports archives of Lenoir, Greene and Jones counties, with a few stops just outside the anniversary dates to tell the full story. The original coverage is linked throughout, giving readers a chance to revisit the games and the people who made them memorable
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Greene, Lenoir & Jones County Football Rankings (MAXPREPS, RPI)
A look at where football teams across Lenoir, Greene and Jones counties stand in the latest MaxPreps rankings and NCHSAA RPI following Week 3 of the 2026 season.
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South Lenoir Sweeps Cross Country Meet, Vernon and Ramos Gutierrez Take Individual Wins
South Lenoir controlled both varsity races in a cross country meet featuring Trask and Clinton, sweeping the boys and girls team championships while also producing both individual winners.
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Lenoir, Greene and Jones County Fall Sports Standings (9-1)
With the 2026 fall sports season underway, here is a look at the current records for high school football, volleyball and boys soccer teams across Lenoir, Greene and Jones counties.
The standings include Kinston, North Lenoir, South Lenoir, Greene Central, Jones Senior and Bethel Christian Academy. Standings as of 9/1 3:56pm
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South Lenoir’s Defense Finishes What Offense Started, Blue Devils Reclaim Braggin Bowl 14-12
South Lenoir held off North Lenoir 14-12 in the 63rd Braggin Bowl, using a strong Thursday start and clutch defensive plays Monday to reclaim the trophy and improve to 2-0.
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South Lenoir starts the season 1-0 with a win over Jones Senoir
Two teams trying to forge an identity opened the 2026 season Monday at Jones Senior High School. While South Lenoir’s 42-6 victory over the Trojans looked impressive on the scoreboard, it was mostly a work in progress, according to both teams’ head coaches.
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NNS Weekly Schedule
Check out the weekly scheduled from August 17th-23rd. (Lenoir, Greene, Jones, and Wayne)
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LCC to host seventh annual Jessica Ramsey Memorial Volleyball Tournament
Lenoir Community College will host the seventh annual Jessica Ramsey Memorial Volleyball Tournament on Saturday, Aug. 1.
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2026 NNS Media Day: 11 Football Press Conferences
The 2026 NNS Media Day took place at Lagrange Community Center in Lagrange on July 29th. Neuse News Sports hosted 11 football teams from Lenoir, Greene, Jones, and Wayne Counties. Check out our professional preseason press conferences.
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