The 2025 ECC Boys Conference Tournament tips off Monday, with No. 1 Kinston, No. 3 North Lenoir, and No. 7 South Lenoir set to compete for the championship.
2025 ECC Girls Conference Tournament Bracket Unveiled: Kinston Secures #2 Seed, North Lenoir and South Lenoir Eye Upsets
The 2025 ECC Girls Conference Tournament tips off Tuesday, with No. 2 Kinston, No. 6 North Lenoir, and No. 7 South Lenoir set to compete for a shot at the championship.
Kinston High School's basketball teams delivered a clean sweep against North Lenoir on Senior Night
On Senior Night, Kinston High School's basketball teams swept North Lenoir, with the Varsity Girls winning 63-28 and the Varsity Boys securing a 70-41 victory.
2025 Neuse News Sports Track Invitational Set for April 12 at Greene Central
The 2025 Neuse News Sports Track Invitational returns for its third year on April 12 at Greene Central High School, offering a high-quality, fully automated meet with medals, MVP honors, and top-tier competition for high school athletes across Eastern North Carolina.
Kinston JV Boys Capture Conference Championship, Capping Off Remarkable Turnaround
Kinston’s JV boys basketball team overcame a slow start to the season, embraced a defensive identity, and secured the conference championship with a 50-46 win over North Lenoir, finishing 14-6.
Greene Central Closes Regular Season with Gritty 41-38 Win Over North Lenoir
Greene Central rallied in the second half to edge North Lenoir 41-38, securing their fourth win in the last five meetings of the rivalry as both teams head into the conference tournament.
North Lenoir Holds Off South Lenoir in Rivalry Battle, 35-31
North Lenoir held off a late fourth-quarter surge from South Lenoir to secure a 35-31 rivalry victory, led by Cassidee Fraser’s 13 points, while South Lenoir fought hard behind Makenzie Herring and Tyazhia Midget’s efforts.
Greene Central falls to Farmville Central, 93-65
The Greene Central Rams, they would travel to face their rival, the Farmville Central Jaguars. The Rams had lost earlier in the season by double digits and hoped to flip the script. They couldn’t do so and lost by double digits again to the Jaguars led by senior point guard, MJ Williams.
North Lenoir Rolls Past South Lenoir, Extends Win Streak to Four
North Lenoir avenged its earlier loss to rival South Lenoir with a dominant 71-54 victory, fueled by strong performances from Julian Veal, AJ Black, and Jack Herring, while South Lenoir struggled after losing big man Jacob Howard to injury.
Greene County Middle School Caps Championship Season with Dual Titles
Greene County Middle School basketball dominated the conference, with both the girls' and boys' teams capturing championships in decisive victories at Greene Central High School over Chicod and Welcome Middle School.
Kinston-Lenoir County Sports Hall of Fame Seeking 2025 Nominations
The Kinston-Lenoir County Sports Hall of Fame is accepting nominations for its Class of 2025, with selections to be inducted on August 15 at the Kinston Community Center.
Lenoir Community College Secures First Road Win, Moves to 3-1 on the Season
Lenoir Community College secured its first road win of the season with a 10-3 victory over Peace JV, improving to 3-1 as they prepare for two more road games this week.
North Lenoir to Honor Late NBA Player Mitchell Wiggins with Hall of Fame Induction
North Lenoir will induct former NBA player Mitchell Wiggins, who passed away on September 9, 2024, into its Hall of Fame during halftime of Tuesday night’s boys' basketball game against South Lenoir.
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Ange’s Masterful Outing, Taylor’s Hot Bat Propel Lenoir Community College Past Peace JV
Ryan Ange’s dominant 12-strikeout performance and Aiden Taylor’s three-double, three-RBI night powered Lenoir Community College to a 12-3 win over Peace JV.
North Lenoir Survives James Kenan Comeback to Secure Third Straight Win
North Lenoir secured its third straight victory with a hard-fought 51-50 win over James Kenan, overcoming a late rally to stay in the playoff hunt behind strong performances from Cristian Veal, Julian Veal, and AJ Black.
Kinston Boys Win Indoor ECC Championship, Kinston Girls Finish Second
Kinston dominated the Indoor ECC Championships, with the boys team securing the title, the girls finishing second, and multiple athletes earning top honors, including Ex’Zavion Croom and Madison Green as Most Outstanding Track, Riyan Parks as Most Outstanding Field, and Coach Corey Bryant receiving Coach of the Year.
Kinston Extends Win Streak to Eight with 70-50 Victory Over South Lenoir
Kinston extended its winning streak to eight games with a 70-50 road victory over South Lenoir, led by Jamarion Washington’s 19 points and Keyshawn Herring’s 18-point performance featuring four highlight dunks.
Kinston Pulls Away in Second Half for 60-31 Win Over South Lenoir
Kinston improved to 17-2 (8-2 conference) with a dominant 60-31 win over South Lenoir, pulling away in the second half behind strong performances from Ariyonna Willis, Nasheyla Mason, and J’Riyanna Edwards.