Football Recap: North Lenoir Drops Season-High Score on North Johnston + How To Watch

By Team Reports Oct 26, 2025, 11:30am

Football Recap: North Lenoir Hawks vs. North Johnston Panthers

HOW TO WATCH: This game can be replayed on the NFHS Network, the official streaming partner of the NC High School Athletic Assn. (NCHSAA) & North Johnston High School. Watch Full Replay

Hawks

Team Score (Highest)

10/24/25 @ North Johnston25
08/29/25 @ South Lenoir20
10/10/25 @ Washington15
09/12/25 vs Ayden - Grifton13
10/17/25 vs West Craven7

North Lenoir had lost three straight on the road, but on Friday they dropped down to 1-9 to make it four. They lost 48-25 to the North Johnston Panthers. On the bright side, the 25- point performance marked the Hawks' highest-scoring game to date.

When it comes to explaining why North Lenoir lost, don't look at Rj Warren. Despite the final result, he rushed for 118 yards and one score while picking up 7.4 yards per carry, and also picked up 38 receiving yards.

As for North Johnston, they now have a winning record of 5-4. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three contests by 23 points or more this season.

North Johnston got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Tyrece Hicks out in front who rushed for 130 yards and one touchdown on only eight carries. Another player making a difference was Kaleb Pone, who rushed for 66 yards and a pair of TDs on only eight carries.

North Lenoir does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for North Johnston, they are taking a road trip to challenge SouthWest Edgecombe at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.

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