Greene Central and Ayden-Grifton — two of Eastern North Carolina’s premier 2A prep football programs — hope to continue their recent success in 2018.
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Ayden-Grifton looks to build upon volleyball success
High expectations await an Ayden-Grifton volleyball squad that won its first league title in 41 years.
UPDATED: Lenoir County prep football teams hold first practices Monday
The first official day of practice for the 2018 high school football season was Monday. Junious Smith III of Neuse News visited Kinston, Arendell Parrott Academy, South Lenoir, North Lenoir and Bethel Christian Academy.
PHOTO ALBUM: Midnight Madness at Kinston High School football practice
Check out some photos from Midnight Madness at Kinston High School early Monday morning.
DEWDs drop dramatic doubleheader
The Down East Wood Ducks might’ve lost both games of their doubleheader with Frederick on Sunday, but the losses came with lots of intrigue.
Kinston Kingfish swim team improves dramatically in second season
The Kinston Kingfish wrapped up their second season in great fashion on Saturday.
9th-inning homer leads Frederick past Woodies Friday night
Josh Altmann and the Down East Wood Ducks lost for the third consecutive game following a ninth-inning home run by the Frederick Keys.
Soccer coach, Jedi Knight or both?
Ayden-Grifton has a new head boys’ soccer coach — but he’s a familiar face to Chargers’ fans.
Woodies fall in 10 innings
Despite Emerson Martinez’ strong evening, the Down East Wood Ducks lost 3-2 to Lynchburg Thursday night.
Lack of offense dooms Woodies to defeat at hands of Hillcats
The Lynchburg Hillcats snap the Down East Wood Ducks’ modest two-game winning streak with a 3-1 decision Wednesday afternoon at Historic Grainger Stadium.
Wood Ducks win second straight in battle of 2017 Carolina League co-champs
Josh Altmann and the Down East Wood Ducks now have a winning streak after defeating Lynchburg Tuesday night.
Local refs handle last week's All-Star Festivities
Two Lenoir County sports officials were on the highest stage last week in Greensboro.
Woodies break 11-game losing streak
The longest losing streak in franchise history is over for the Down East Wood Ducks.
Woodies rally from seven runs down ... but lose for 11th straight game
The Down East Wood Ducks fell behind 7-0, rallied all the way back but ended up continuing the franchise’s longest losing streak with a 10-7 defeat at Buies Creek.
Wood Ducks lose 10th straight game
Errors doomed the Down East Wood Ducks to their 10th straight loss Saturday night in Buies Creek.
The streak continues: Woodies lose ninth straight
The Woodies fall behind early again to lose for a franchise-record ninth straight game.
Scott Cole: The man ... the myth ... the Twitterless?
Meet Scott Cole — a name familiar to many sports fans in our area.
South Lenoir's West, Kinston's Heath play in NCCA All-Star Game
South Lenoir’s Hunter West and Kinston’s Danielle Heath played their final games as high school basketball participants this week.
Frederick's big first inning sends Woodies to another loss
The Down East Wood Ducks lost for the eighth consecutive time Thursday night, setting a new franchise record.
Roy Jones Junior Golf Classic ends Thursday
The 33rd annual Roy Jones Jr. Golf Classic ended Thursday at Kinston Country Club.