All in Sports
Snow HIll - On Friday, April 25, 2024, Greene County hosted the annual Special Olympics at the Athletic Complex of Greene Central High School. This year Greene County hosted 74 Athletes and 22 Young Athletes. The event has been held for over 30 years and each year the success of the athletes are celebrated by a multitude of people.
Perry Lychak came from Canada to Kinston to play baseball and stayed on to become a teacher and coach and become beloved. Woodington Middle School has acknowledged that mutual affection by dedicating its baseball field as a memorial to the pitcher who found home here.
The Lenoir County Special Olympics took place at Kinston High School on Friday, following a reschedule due to inclement weather.
Kyonna Kelly couldn’t help but feel sad when, a few weeks back, time ran out on her four years as a starter for the Kinston High School women’s basketball team. Finding herself in the running for three academic scholarships has helped her spirits rebound.
Ryan Meadows of Greenville has been named the Athletic Director for Lenoir Community College, replacing Shelly Barnes who recently accepted a position at Forsyth Technical Community College. He will assume the position officially on April 2.
We are excited to announce our upcoming 14th Annual Freedom Classic baseball series between the Naval Academy and the Air Force Academy that will be held on February 23rd-25th, 2024 (Friday-Sunday). The series will take place at historic Grainger Stadium in Kinston.
Greg Hampton, a revered figure at Jones Senior High School, profoundly impacted the Jones County community through his roles as a coach, mentor, and father figure, leaving a lasting legacy in the hearts of those he touched.
Winter recreation programs registration begins November 1 and ends November 17! Winter Programs include city/county basketball, track and field and gymnastics!
Winter recreation programs registration begins November 1 and ends November 17! Winter Programs include city/county basketball, track and field and gymnastics!
Woodington Middle School, in collaboration with the local community, is set to host a Celebration of Life event in memory of Perry Lychak, a renowned baseball player and local coach. The event will take place this Saturday at 11:00 AM in the school gym, with a reception to follow.
Winter recreation programs registration begins November 1 and ends November 17! Winter Programs include city/county basketball, track and field and gymnastics!
APA Mini cheerleaders, grades transition to fifth grade, took the field by storm Friday night to show off their moves from camp this past August.
Snow Hill - The Greene County Parks and Recreation Department has announced the dates for Fall Sports sign-ups. Parents who are interested in signing up their children for Flag Football, Baseball, T-Ball, and Soccer can do so at the Greene County Wellness Center from August 28 through September 15. Some sports may request a copy of your child's Birth Certificate.
The City of Kinston has been informed of the sale of the Down East Wood Ducks baseball operations to Diamond Baseball Holdings. We are excited about this new relationship and wish DBH much success in Kinston.
UPDATE: The Spartanburg Post and Courier is reporting that the Down East Wood Ducks will move to South Carolina as early as the 2025 season.
