Soccer Recap: North Lenoir Finds Playoff Glory Versus North Johnston

Hawks

Margin (Wins)

10/23/25 @ West Craven	9
09/30/25 vs West Craven	9
09/16/25 vs SouthWest Edgecombe	8
08/25/25 vs Ayden - Grifton	8
10/14/25 @ Eastern Wayne	7

It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but North Lenoir had no problem doing just that on Tuesday. They were the clear victors by a 4-1 margin over the North Johnston Panthers. The result was nothing new for North Lenoir, who have now won 11 matchups by three goals or more so far this season.

They hit North Johnston with a three-pronged attack, as the team got scores from ANTONIO SOMBRA (2), BRODY ARNETTE, and MADDOX SMITH.

The victory got North Lenoir back to even at 12-12. As for North Johnston, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-17-2 record this season.

North Lenoir will head out to challenge North Pitt at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Both teams are coming into the contest red-hot, with North Lenoir sitting on three straight wins and North Pitt on six. North Johnston does not have any more games scheduled as of now.