Football Game Preview: North Pitt Panthers vs. North Lenoir Hawks

The North Pitt Panthers will challenge the North Lenoir Hawks at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. North Pitt will be strutting in after a victory while North Lenoir will be coming in after a loss.

Having struggled with four defeats in a row, North Pitt turned things around against North Johnston on Friday. They strolled past North Johnston with points to spare, taking the game 40-24. North Pitt's offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.

Bryce Cox

Rushing Yards

08/22/25 vs Martin County	-2
09/19/25 @ West Craven	18
09/05/25 vs South Central	45
08/29/25 @ Ayden - Grifton	80
09/12/25 @ Greene Central	120

North Pitt found their leader in freshman Bryce Cox, who rushed for 132 yards on only seven carries. Those 132 rushing yards set a new season-high mark for Cox.

Meanwhile, North Lenoir was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They took a blow against Eastern Wayne, falling 35-0.

North Lenoir's defeat dropped their record down to 1-5. As for North Pitt, their win bumped their record up to 2-4.