This week’s local prep schedule
All in High School
In a match-up featuring defending 2A state champions East Duplin, the Kinston Vikings fell short in their quest for a second conference win, plagued by turnovers and defensive lapses.
In a hard-fought, four-set clash, North Lenoir toppled their cross-county rivals, South Lenoir, last night in Deep Run. The match featured a nail-biting sequence of sets, ending 14-25, 25-23, 25-19, 25-22 in favor of North Lenoir, improving their season record to an impressive 9-1.
In their first home game since the passing of Coach Tony Hill, the North Lenoir Hawks fell to the Southwest Onslow Stallions 48-12 on Friday night.
Rams offense stumbled with a demoralizing six turnovers on six consecutive possessions, digging a hole that proved too deep for Greene Central to climb out of.
Despite a competitive first half, the South Lenoir Junior Varsity Blue Devils (2-3) fell to the Wallace-Rose Hill Junior Varsity Bulldogs 44-16 on Thursday night, allowing 30 unanswered points after halftime.
Kinston Junior Varsity fell short in their second conference matchup against East Duplin from Beulaville, losing 34-14 on Thursday night.
BCA made a remarkable comeback after going down in the first two sets but ultimately fell in the decisive fifth set on Wednesday night.
Learn from the best at the 4th Annual Elite Specialty Hitting Camp, hosted by Professional Baseball Skills Camp Inc and taking place at Lenoir Community College on November 10, 2023.
In a game that can only be described as a battle of wills, Greene Central's Rams put their troubled past behind them to deliver a resounding 23-16 victory over the previously undefeated North Pitt Panthers.
The Lady Hawks emerged victorious, defeating East Duplin in a hard-fought four-set match, 3-1. The win solidifies North Lenoir's position at the top of the conference standings, moving them to 8-1 overall and 3-0 in conference play.
In a dominant display of teamwork and skill, the JV Patriots of Arendell Parrott Academy shut down the JV Eagles of Rocky Mount Academy 34-16, allowing zero points in first three quarters. The Patriots showcased their young talent with standout performances from several freshmen.
The North Lenoir varsity soccer team took on Southwest Edgecombe in a non-conference matchup on Thursday evening. The Hawks played a very even game as they were able to beat the visiting Cougars 4-1. The win moves the Hawks to 6-2 on the season.
In a critical volleyball match that had implications for conference standings, the South Lenoir Lady Blue Devils hosted Southwest Onslow and emerged victorious in three sets. The win puts South Lenoir in a three-way tie for second place in the conference. With the win the Lady Blue Devils move to a 5-4 overall record and 3-1 in conference play.
In a match that will be remembered as a defining moment for Greene Central’s Lady Rams tennis team, they pulled off an electrifying 5-4 victory over 3A conference champions JH Rose. The win took place on the courts of JH Rose in Greenville and has sent reverberations throughout the sports communities.
It was a night for the history books at Jones Senior High School as they hosted their first-ever soccer game, delivering a resounding 9-0 victory over Kinston High School.
Greene Central High School's volleyball team clinched another conference win Tuesday night, defeating Southwest Edgecombe 3-1.
"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.