South Lenoir’s season ended in the second round of the NCHSAA 2A state playoffs Thursday against Croatan. The Blue Devils won 10 games for the second straight year, a school record.
All in Sports
APA wins golf tournament title, prepares for state finals
Arendell Parrott Academy won the EPIC boys’ golf tournament Monday, winning in a field that included the state’s No. 1 team.
The ECC second-round playoff breakdown
Check out a breakdown of the second-round games in baseball, softball and girls’ soccer involving Eastern Carolina 2A squads.
The Neuse News Athletes of the Week
The Neuse News Athletes of the Week are North Lenoir’s Peyton Howard and Ayden-Grifton’s Kiley Guthrie
Former SL softball standout plays big role on nationally ranked Pitt CC team
Pitt Community College pitcher Janna Dawson has done a little bit of everything during her career with the Bulldogs.
NL's Amber Davenport commits to LCC
North Lenoir’s Amber Davenport will head to Lenoir Community College to play volleyball, committing to the school Tuesday.
Greene Central trio commit to colleges Tuesday
Greene Central’s Jekael Gay and Donte Johnson are heading to Fayetteville Tech for basketball while Alyssa Keatts will be the first girls’ soccer scholarship recipient from the school, as she heads to Pfeiffer University.
Jones pitches complete game as Chargers rout Hawks, 11-1
Ayden-Grifton used three home runs and a strong pitching performance from Austin Jones' to win 11-1 on the road over North Lenoir in the NCHSAA 2A state playoffs.
GC defeats South Lenoir in first round of softball playoffs
Greene Central defeated South Lenoir 13-7 in the first round of the NCHSAA 2A softball playoffs.
Bryan Hanks: Remembering Ronnie Battle
Neuse News Editor and columnist Bryan Hanks recalls one of the greatest coaches to ever come from Kinston and Lenoir County.
The Area-Wide Spring Playoff Schedule
The playoff brackets are set for baseball, softball and girls’ soccer. Find out who your favorite team will match up against.
APA drops Senior Night game to Rocky Mount Academy Friday
Rocky Mount Academy defeated Arendell Parrott Academy 8-6 Friday on Senior Night. The Patriots will look to shake off the loss in the upcoming postseason, with their opponent being announced Sunday.
APA has five players commit to colleges Thursday
Arendell Parrott Academy had five standout athletes announce their college decisions Thursday in three different sports.
APA wins share of first conference title in girls' soccer
Despite reaching the NCISAA state semifinals the past two years, Arendell Parrott Academy never fielded a conference champion until Tuesday’s win over St. David’s.
AG wins wild baseball, softball games over GC on Senior Night
Ayden-Grifton was able to ward off a late Greene Central rally in baseball with a 12-11 win and also defeated the Rams in softball 12-8, suppressing another surge.
APA lacrosse victorious on Senior Night
Arendell Parrott Academy defeated Greenville Conley 15-3 in lacrosse, snapping a six-game skid on Senior Night Thursday.
ECC Track and Field Championships took place Wednesday
The Eastern Carolina Conference track and field championships took place Wednesday at Washington High.
Local standouts continue to showcase skills in America Arena League
Former high school stalwarts DeAundra Barfield and Demarcus Whitehurst are continuing their football careers in arena league play. Barfield played at Jones Senior and while Whitehurst competed at North Pitt, he is an assistant wrestling and football coach at Greene Central.
The Neuse News Athletes of the Week
The Neuse News Athletes of the Week are Greene Central’s Zach Taylor and Ayden-Grifton’s Kim Gurkins.
South Lenoir defeats North Lenoir in regular-season softball finale
South Lenoir used a late rally to break open Wednesday’s game against North Lenoir and pick up an 8-3 victory.