Patrick Holmes, LCPS Public Information, Officer said, “Athletics are suspended indefinitely as a result of plans to reopen school with virtual instruction and related current guidance from NCHSAA.”
All in Sports
NBA All-Star and Kinston native Brandon Ingram donates to every employee at UNC Lenoir Health Care
A gift of 982 pairs of Adidas sneakers to every employee of UNC Lenoir Health Care was provided by Brandon Ingram and the Ingram Family Foundation.
NCISAA announces fall sports practices to begin Aug. 10
The North Carolina Independent Schools Athletic Association announced start dates for fall sports, with a staggered plan to return to play. This decision affects Arendell Parrott Academy and Bethel Christian Academy.
Down East Wood Ducks to host youth baseball camp on Monday, July 27
The Down East Wood Ducks will host a Youth Baseball Camp, presented by Farmer-N-Dell Learning Center, on Monday, July 27 for youth ages 7-13 years old. Instructors for the camp include coaches from the Down East Wood Ducks, University of Mount Olive, North Lenoir and South Lenoir.
NCHSAA updates on fall sports
On Wednesday, July 8, at 11:00 am, the North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) held a zoom meeting with Commissioner Que Tucker to discuss what could be happening with sports for the upcoming 2020-2021 school year. Although no major announcements were made, it is clear that unless conditions are well enough for athletes to be in the classroom, they will be holding off on their return to the field or court. Tucker stated, “Education comes first. Athletics is an extension of the classroom.”
2020 Wood Ducks season canceled
Minor League Baseball announced the cancellation of the 2020 season on Tuesday, spelling the end for hopes of baseball in Kinston in 2020.
NCHSAA UPDATE: School winter championships and spring sports canceled
In keeping with Governor Roy Cooper’s announcement today that the public schools of North Carolina will be closed to in-person learning for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year, the North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) has canceled all remaining winter championships and spring sports.
Greene Central Seniors selected as NC Farm Bureau “Heart of a Champion”
Greene Central’s Madalyn Radford and Perry Tingen have been selected as NC Farm Bureau “Heart of a Champion”.
NCHSAA statement on Governor’s order to close schools through May 15
North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) Commissioner Que Tucker released the following statement, “Having heard the updated information relative to schools remaining closed until the middle of May, NCHSAA interscholastic athletics will remain suspended until at least May 18.”
NCHSAA suspends interscholastic athletics
CHAPEL HILL, NC | The North Carolina High School Athletic Association Board of Directors moved to suspend interscholastic athletics beginning at 11:59 p.m. on Friday, March 13, 2020 through at least Monday, April 6th, 2020. The NCHSAA Board of Directors will assess this situation regularly over the next few weeks. This includes all workouts, skill development, practices and contests.
Mike Parker: What lies ahead for the Freedom Classic?
For the first time in 10 years, the annual Freedom Classic baseball competition between teams from the U.S. Naval Academy and U.S. Air Force Academy had to be canceled in Kinston. Mother Nature played a mean trick by dumping the only snow we are likely to see this season on our area the evening of Thursday, Feb. 20. The coaches from Navy and Air Force moved this year’s competition to the home field of the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. But what about the preparations and sponsorships of this year’s Freedom Classic? Will sponsors get their money back?
Down East Wood Ducks to host ECU vs. UNCW baseball game
The Down East Wood Ducks announced yesterday that they will host a collegiate baseball game between East Carolina University and the University of North Carolina Wilmington on Tuesday, April 14. The game will be played at Grainger Stadium in Kinston.
Freedom Classic canceled due to weather and field conditions
According to the Kinston-Lenoir County Parks and Recreation, “The 2020 Freedom Classic series at Historic Grainger Stadium has been canceled due to weather/field conditions! Series games will be played in Annapolis.”
Kinston boys win 15th regular season conference championship in a row
WATCH highlights as the Kinston boys earned their 15th regular-season conference championship in a row last night. The Vikings defeated Ayden-Grifton Chargers 87-54 on senior night. Kinston finishes the regular season with a record of 21-3 (12-0) and has won 8 games in a row.
Watch: Kinston boys at North Lenoir
Cross-county rivals Kinston and North Lenoir faced each other last night. The Vikings defeated the Hawks 82-42. Neuse News livestreamed the Senior Night ceremony and the game, sponsored in part by Lenoir UNC Health Care, Lenoir Community College and Magic Mile Screenprinting. The livestream was produced by Magic Mile Media.