Martin County Knights-Cougars Coverage

Seaforth wins 2A boys golf state championship in playoff against Pine Lake Prep

Seaforth sophomore Ty Willoughby, who won the individual state championship, and junior Griffin Ching both recorded scores in the 60s on Tuesday to lead the Hawks to a comeback.

Nick Stevens, HighSchoolOT managing editor

Pine Lake Prep, Seaforth in close race in 2A golf; Ty Willoughby has 3-stroke lead

Seaforth's Ty Willoughby leads the field by three strokes and has the Hawks within striking distance in the team race after one day of competition at the 2A boys golf state championship.

Nick Stevens, HighSchoolOT managing editor

Highlights: Martin County shuts out Perquimans in softball showdown

Peyton Lane homered and struck out nine batters in the win on April 16, 2024.

Bob Lilley: When we play like we're capable of, we can compete with anyone

Martin County's softball team is off to a 15-0 start in its first season of play.

Peyton Lane: My movement pitches had to be on point

The senior struck out nine and held Perquimans to a shutout in a battle for first place in the Four Rivers Conference.

Peyton Lane homers, strikes out 9 to keep Martin County undefeated

Martin County made several solid defensive plays during the shutout to defeat Perquimans and remain atop the Four Rivers Conference.

By J. Mike Blake, HighSchoolOT Contributor

Final Boys Basketball Rankings: Central Cabarrus repeats as No. 1 in statewide top 25; Reidsville and others lead area codes

In the final boys basketball area code rankings, Farmville Central is ranked first in the 252, Northwood in the 919, New Hanover in the 910, Reidsville in the 336, Central Cabarrus in the 704, and Christ School in the 828.

Green Hope, Providence Day head up preseason boys tennis statewide and area code rankings

The top teams in the preseason area code rankings are: Martin County (252), Green Hope (919), Cape Fear Academy (910), Northwest Guilford (336), Providence Day (704), and Hickory (828).

Marvin Ridge, Northwest Guilford lead preseason softball statewide and area code rankings

The top teams in the preseason area code rankings are: Pamlico County (910), Wakefield (919), North Duplin (910), Northwest Guilford (336), Marvin Ridge (704), Alexander Central (828).

Green Level claws to No. 9 in HSOT's end-of-regular season boys basketball rankings

The steady Gators are 24-0 on the season.

Boys basketball rankings: New Hanover climbs up to No. 6 in the state

Swansboro, The Burlington School, and Panther Creek joined the statewide rankings.

No. 22 Washington County holds off new-old rival Martin County

The Panthers (15-0, 8-0) were led by Brandon Carter Jr.'s 17 points. He found his way to the rim often in the third quarter to pad a lead that was only 24-21 at halftime.

By J. Mike Blake, HighSchoolOT Contributor

Highlights: Washington County takes down Martin County to continue unbeaten run

The Panthers improved to 15-0 with the Four Rivers Conference victory

Asim McGill: What Hunter Jenks does schematically fits our kids at Martin County

Martin County athletic director Asim McGill spoke with HighSchoolOT after he formally announced Hunter Jenks as the school system's next head football coach.

Hunter Jenks: It's the right time to be at Martin County

Hunter Jenks spoke with HighSchoolOT after he was officially named the head football coach at Martin County.

Watch: Hunter Jenks introduced as Martin County's next head football coach

Martin County district athletic director Asim McGill introduced Hunter Jenks as the county's next head football coach in a ceremony at Riverside High School in Williamston.

Martin County picks Hunter Jenks to lead football program

Martin is looking for the former Clayton, Vance County, and South Johnston head coach to lead a long-term program build.

Joel Bryant, HSOT Sr. Football & Recruiting Editor

The Huddle: Top head coaching job openings & schools set to replace successful QBs

Joel names the five most attractive head coaching jobs in NC & gives an early look to the schools replacing long-time QBs.

Joel Bryant, HSOT Sr. Football & Recruiting Editor

Here are the 2023 holiday basketball tournaments in North Carolina

Here is a list of each tournament, the teams that they feature, and where they take place. Many will start on Dec. 26.

Highlights: Southeast Alamance at Martin County football

The Stallions grinded out a 27-13 win for its first playoff win in its first appearance.

Southeast Alamance wins playoff game over Martin County in first year of program: HSOT Postgame

J. Mike Blake covered Southeast Alamance's win over Martin County in the first round of the state playoffs on Friday. Southeast Alamance is in its first year of existence.

(24) Southeast Alamance wins first playoff game in first season, downs (9) Martin County

The Southeast Alamance Stallions have their first playoff victory in their first year as a school after a 27-13 win on Nov. 3, 2023.

By J. Mike Blake, HighSchoolOT Contributor

Highlights: Tarboro 46, Martin County 6

It was a blowout win for the Vikings on Senior Night.

Highlights/Interviews: Tarboro hosts 8 teams at 2023 jamboree

This year, the Vikings welcomed Enloe, Hunt, Martin County, North Edgecombe, Person, Rose, Wakefield, and Washington. It was a mixture of teams from each of the four different classifications.

Joel Bryant, HSOT Sr. Football & Recruiting Editor

Scrimmage Highlights: Martin vs. Enloe

Martin County and Enloe faced off at the 2023 Tarboro Jamboree on Friday, Aug. 11.