Greene Central Rams clinch their ninth state championship berth and first in 22 years with a dominant 9-1 victory over Whiteville, led by sophomore Riley Radford's outstanding pitching and hitting performance.
No Quit in These Rams: Greene Central Forces Game Three Showdown for State Championship Berth
Facing elimination after dropping game one, Greene Central's resilient Rams, led by Braden Burress's streak of 23 shutout innings in the playoffs, delivered a stunning 4-0 victory over Whiteville, setting the stage for an electrifying game three where the winner advances to the state championship.
Kinston's Radiya Barnes Signs with Warren Wilson College
Radiya Barnes of Kinston High School, known for her exceptional defense and leadership, commits to playing collegiate basketball at Warren Wilson College.
South Lenoir Names Brandon Battle as Head Basketball Coach
South Lenoir High School names Brandon Battle as the new head basketball coach after a challenging season, aiming to leverage the team's potential for future success.
Greene Central's Costly Errors Lead to Game 1 Loss Against Whiteville
Greene Central's 25-game winning streak ended with a 4-3 extra-innings loss to Whiteville in Game 1 of the NCHSAA 2A Eastern Regional Finals, marked by defensive errors and timely hits from both teams.
Greene Central Ends Midway’s Season with Burress Shutting Out the Raiders
Undefeated Greene Central advanced to the NCHSAA 2A Eastern Regional Finals with a dramatic 1-0 victory over Midway, thanks to clutch performances from Braden Burress, Noah Uzzell and the Rams defense.
Celebrating Bethel Christian's Stellar Softball Season
The Bethel Christian Academy Trojans, led by standout performances from Suzanne Rouse and Emersyn Smith, concluded an impressive season with a 16-2 record, reaching the NCCSA 2-A East Region semifinals and securing significant individual accolades.
North Lenoir Triumphs in Extra Innings: Crawford's Clutch Hit Seals Playoff Victory
In a tense extra-innings battle, the #3 seed North Lenoir Hawks defeated the #11 seed Martin County 2-1, with Blake Crawford's 10th-inning hit driving in the winning run.
Greene Central Advances to Fourth Round, Hardy Shines on the Mound
The Greene Central Rams advanced to the fourth round of the playoffs with a 5-1 win over the Bunn Wildcats, led by Austin Hardy's standout pitching performance. Hardy pitched a complete game only giving up three hits, one earned run and striking out 13 batters.
Lee Rogers Advances to 2A State Golf Championship
Lee Rogers of North Lenoir High School shot an 82 to finish 7th out of 69 golfers at the 2A Regional Championships, qualifying him for the state championship at Stonebridge Country Club in Monroe, NC.
NCHSAA 2A East Regional Meet State Qualifiers
NCHSAA state meet qualifiers from the 2A East Regional.
Baseball/Softball/Soccer Playoff Previews and Predictions
Check out NNS playoff previews and predictions for tonight’s soccer, softball and baseball games.
Lady Blue Devils Storm into Third Round, Defeating Whiteville 10-0
South Lenoir High's softball team dominated Whiteville with a 10-0 shutout, advancing to the third round of the NCHSAA playoffs, fueled by stellar performances from Rylan Wade and Jade Sasnett.
North Lenoir Secures Fourth Consecutive Third Round Appearance
North Lenoir High School advanced to the third round of the NCHSAA playoffs with a 3-1 victory over Ayden-Grifton, marked by Blake Crawford's pivotal home run and strong pitching performances from Garrett Bryd and Eli Kearney
Greene Central Overcomes Weather and Blue Devils in Playoff Clash
Greene Central's Braden Burress and South Lenoir's Matthew Rhodes showcased a pitching duel to remenber. Rams pulled away late to win 5-0 from multiple key plays from different players. Greene Central advances to round three of the NCHSAA Playoffs.
Eli Kearney Commits to Lenoir Community College for Baseball
North Lenoir High School's standout pitcher, Eli Kearney, commits with Lenoir Community College, bringing a record of impressive performances and deep gratitude for his family and coaches to the collegiate level.
Round 2 Baseball/Softball Predictions
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NNS 7-on-7 Showcase All-Tournament Team & MVPs
The tournament highlighted exceptional talents, with Jayce Peele clinching the 11U MVP, while in the 18U category, Jimmie West Jr. emerged as MVP amidst fierce competition from notable candidates Johnathan Williams, Tyreek Copper, and RJ Lancaster.
APA Edges St. David's 5-4 in First-Round Nail-Biter
In a closely contested NCISAA 3A playoff opener, Arendell Parrott Academy (APA) secured a dramatic 5-4 win over St. David's, highlighted by Cole Sanderson's walk-off single in the seventh inning.
Maja Brown's Late-Game Heroics Spark LCC's Comeback Win
In a dramatic season finale, former Jones Senior standout Maja Brown stepped up in his only at-bat to deliver a walk-off single, clinching a 3-2 victory for Lenoir Community College against Bryant & Stratton.