A total team effort led the Vikings past High Point Andrews, 52-40.
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Greene Central gets past First Flight in NCHSAA third round
Greene Central fell behind by 12 in the first half, but rebounded to pick up a 78-69 win over First Flight in the third round of the NCHSAA 2A playoffs.
Third-round NCHSAA playoff preview — ECC edition
Here’s a breakdown of the opponents and times for Eastern Carolina 2A Conference teams in the third round of the NCHSAA playoffs.
The Neuse News Athletes of the Week
The Neuse News Athletes of the Week are Kinston’s Chance Minott and Samantha Lee.
LCC men's hoops team honors sophomores
Lenoir Community College honored five players during Sophomore Night festivities.
Kinston sweeps second-round playoff games at Viking Gym
Kinston swept Thursday’s second-round games to advance to Saturday’s third round.
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.