Friday night brings a Lenoir County showdown as Kinston (NC) visits North Lenoir (LaGrange, NC) in a non-conference matchup on September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Both teams sit at 1-1 and are hungry to climb above .500 in this early-season test.
Game Details
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Matchup: Kinston (NC) @ North Lenoir (NC)
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Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: North Lenoir High School, LaGrange, NC
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Kinston Vikings
The Vikings enter at 1-1 overall, ranked #7,152 nationally and #209 in North Carolina. Their offense has been productive, averaging 22.5 points per game, with Tyler Jones leading the air attack. To succeed on the road, Kinston will need to keep the passing game hot and prevent costly defensive lapses.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: #7,152
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State Rank (NC): #209
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Class Rank: #21
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Key to Win: Lean on Jones’ passing and Copper’s receiving, while shoring up defensive execution against North Lenoir’s physical play.
Main Squad:
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#3 Tyler Jones – QB (197.0 passing yds/game, 190.5 total yds/game)
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#2 Tyreek Copper – WR (138.0 receiving yds/game)
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#0 Genesis Wiggins – RB (67.0 rushing yds/game)
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#21 Jemorris Poole – LB (12.5 tackles/game)
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#14 Davion Jones – DL (2.5 sacks/game)
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#4 Malik Harris – DB/WR
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#10 Isaiah Brown – WR
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#7 Cameron Bell – RB/WR
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#5 Jordan Ellis – DB
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#44 Jonathan Shultis – LB
North Lenoir Hawks
The Hawks are also 1-1 overall, ranked #11,530 nationally and #356 in North Carolina. After a blowout loss to Greene Central, they rebounded with a strong win over South Lenoir. With momentum on their side and home-field advantage, North Lenoir will aim to make a statement against county rival Kinston.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: #11,530
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State Rank (NC): #356
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Class Rank: #50
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Key to Win: Play with defensive discipline, ride the energy of their home crowd, and find consistency in moving the chains offensively.
Main Squad:
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#6 Jaquell Garner – DB (highlight pick-six vs South Lenoir)
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#12 Marcus Allen – QB
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#1 Chris Taylor – WR/DB
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#4 Isaiah Parker – RB
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#7 Anthony Johnson – WR
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#9 Jordan Foster – DB
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#22 Malik Thompson – LB
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#55 Elijah Brooks – DL
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#10 Caleb Smith – WR/DB
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#3 Andre Carter – WR
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Overall Record |
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| Kinston | #7,152 | #209 | #21 | 1-1 |
| North Lenoir | #11,530 | #356 | #50 | 1-1 |
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