Kinston swept Thursday’s second-round games to advance to Saturday’s third round.
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Greene Central dominates South Granville in second round
Greene Central attacked South Granville early and often in an 82-58 victory in the second round of the NCHSAA 2A playoffs Thursday.
North Lenoir's season ends to undefeated NCSSM
North Lenoir's season ended Thursday in the second round of the NCHSAA 2A state playoffs to the undefeated N.C. School of Science and Math Unicorns.
Flourish Hill Podcast - Episode 11: Dory Hines & Curtis Hines
In this installment of The Flourish Hill Podcast, Junious Smith III and Graham Hill talked with a pair of former Kinston High stalwarts, brothers Curtis and Dory Hines.
The second-round NCHSAA playoff preview — ECC edition
Junious Smith III gives you an in-depth preview of Thursday’s second-round playoff games.
Kinston boys, girls win by wide margins in first round of state playoffs
Kinston’s boys and girls recorded convincing victories Tuesday in the first round of the NCHSAA 2A playoffs. Both teams will host second-round games Thursday.
GC boys roll past Beddingfield in first round
Greene Central had something to prove in the first round of the state playoffs, defeating Wilson Beddingfield 90-64 Tuesday to set up a home matchup against South Granville Thursday.
North Lenoir girls win first home playoff game in years, advance to second round
North Lenoir advances to the second round of the NCHSAA 2A state playoffs after defeating Richlands at home Tuesday.
The NCHSAA first-round playoff preview — ECC edition
Here’s a preview of the games played by Eastern Carolina Conference teams, along with a look at their opponents, in the first round of the NCHSAA 2A state playoffs Tuesday.
Jon Dawson: UNC, Duke and the Smurfs
Neuse News’ award-winning humor columnist Jon Dawson reflects on last week’s UNC victory over archrival Duke.
Air Force sweeps Sunday's twin bill to win 2019 Freedom Classic
Air Force won both ends of Sunday’s doubleheader to take the 2019 Freedom Classic title, the Falcons’ fifth in the nine-year history of the event.
NCHSAA 2A playoff brackets released; five boys teams, four girls teams from ECC qualify
The Eastern Carolina Conference had five boys teams and four girls teams qualify for the NCHSAA 2A state playoffs, which begin Tuesday.
Navy wins opening game of 2019 Freedom Classic
The Midshipmen won a low-scoring game in cold, wet conditions Friday night.
Coaches, captains reflect on Freedom Classic, ascents to leadership
During Friday’s Freedom Classic Luncheon, Air Force and Navy coaches and team captains reflected on the event in Kinston while appreciating moments among the schools.
Kinston boys, girls continue tourney streaks, win ECC titles Friday
Kinston’s boys have won 15 consecutive conference tournament titles after blowing out Greene Central while the Lady Vikings picked up a sixth straight tournament championship in a close one with Washington.
Navy, Air Force ready to resume competitive series at Freedom Classic
This weekend’s Freedom Classic features several All-Americans for both the Navy and Air Force.
Ninth annual Freedom Classic events begin Friday
It’ll be a busy weekend of events as Air Force and Navy get ready for the Freedom Classic at Historic Grainger Stadium.
Flourish Hill Podcast - Episode 10 - Kinston Girls Head Coach Christopher Bradshaw & West Craven Boys Head Coach David Fernandez
On the 10th installment of The Flourish Hill Podcast, Junious Smith III and Graham Hill had West Craven boys' coach David Fernandez and Kinston girls' coach Christopher Bradshaw as guests.
The Neuse News Athletes of the Week
The Neuse News Athletes of the Week are Bethel Christian’s Quan Hamilton and South Lenoir’s Gralicia Jenkins.