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Rosewood High School

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Goldsboro, NC · Wayne County

Overall3–4Reported recordConference1–13rd · Swine Valley 2A/3A2A RPI#260.43603 · State rankEast of I-95#47After Week 7

Records: Oct. 6, 2026 · RPI: Oct. 4 · I-95: Week 7

2026-27Athletics Coverage

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Schedule & Results

Overall3–4
Conference1–1
Current formW · W · W · L · L2-game losing streak
Last 3: points per game25.036.3 allowed
DateOpponentResultTime (ET)Coverage
Aug 20, 2026vs. C.B. AycockL 0–2019:00Game Recap
Aug 28, 2026at North DuplinL 12–1319:00Game Recap
Sep 3, 2026at North JohnstonW 34–1819:00Game Recap
Sep 11, 2026vs. HobbtonW 38–3019:00Game Recap
Sep 21, 2026at Goldsboro *W 55–017:00Game Recap
Sep 25, 2026at James Kenan *L 13–5819:00Game Recap
Oct 2, 2026at Martin CountyL 7–5119:00Game Recap
Oct 16, 2026at Midway *Upcoming19:00
Oct 23, 2026vs. Wallace-Rose Hill *Upcoming19:00
Oct 30, 2026vs. Princeton *Upcoming19:00

Scores show this team first. * Conference game. Results reviewed October 6, 2026. Dates and times may change.

2026 Football Roster

No.PlayerYearPosition
1Malcolm SowellSo.WR, S
2Josiah WilliamsJr.QB, WR
3Connor SmithSo.QB, DB
5Zamarrian RichardsonJr.RB, WR, DB
6Emmanuel PinedaSo.FB, OLB
7Aldinio PrevilSr.OLB, RB
8Dady PrevilSo.WR, DB
9Justin RichburgSo.—
10Elijah ParkerSo.RB, OLB
11Cooper SmithSo.WR, S
12Darius DavisSo.WR
14Trey ParkerSo.FS, WR
15Nick RoyalSo.—
16Christian PinedaFr.QB, S
17Colt JacksonSo.WR, CB
18Joseph ReeceSo.—
21Kaiden Niche'So.K, P
22Ace EppsFr.RB, LB
23Brady WheelerSo.K, P
26Jaylin CooperSo.WR, CB
30Maddox KingSo.FB, OLB
35Jahquan DurhamJr.FB, DT
36Steven AshSo.G, LB
37Xzavier VenturaSo.DT
45Elijah SellarsSo.DT, FB
52Justin Greyson AllenSo.DE, DT
53Daniel BaynesJr.OL, DL
54Myles SmithSr.OL, DL
60Nolan MerrittJr.G, LS
63Liam KeelSo.G
64Aiden ArtisSo.OL, DL
70John TaltonSr.OL, DL
74Michael VaughnJr.NG, T
77Conner WatersJr.T
78Elijah LeeSr.DT, OL

Articles & Game Recaps

Rosewood
Martin County7–51Oct 2, 2026
Football

Game Recap

Rosewood falls to Martin County, 7–51

Rosewood fell to Martin County 7–51 on the road on Oct 2, 2026. The result put Rosewood at 3–4 through this game. The final margin was 44 points. The team’s box score lis…

Rosewood falls to Martin County, 7–51

Rosewood fell to Martin County 7–51 on the road on Oct 2, 2026. The result put Rosewood at 3–4 through this game.

The final margin was 44 points.

The team’s box score listed 49 passing yards, 65 rushing yards, 51 tackles, 1 tackles for loss, 1 sacks, 1 fumble recoveries.

Individual leaders included C. Smith with 49 passing yards; A. Previl with 67 rushing yards; A. Previl with 1 rushing touchdowns; M. Sowell with 25 receiving yards; J. Williams with 10 tackles.

Coming into this matchup, Rosewood had averaged 35.3 points for and 29.3 against over its previous 3 games. This game’s 7 points fell below that recent scoring average. The previous outing was a 13–58 loss against James Kenan on Sep 25, 2026.

The result extended Rosewood’s 2-game losing streak. Through these 7 games, the team had scored 159 points and allowed 190.

Martin County entered with a 4–1 record in its listed completed games and had averaged 35.0 points for and 19.3 against over its previous 3. Its last result before this matchup was 21–35 against Hunt.

Next on the listed schedule after this game: Rosewood visits Midway on Oct 16, 2026 at 19:00 Eastern.

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Rosewood
James Kenan13–58Sep 25, 2026
Football

Game Recap

Rosewood falls to James Kenan, 13–58

Rosewood fell to James Kenan 13–58 on the road on Sep 25, 2026 in conference play. The result put Rosewood at 3–3 through this game. The final margin was 45 points. The t…

Rosewood falls to James Kenan, 13–58

Rosewood fell to James Kenan 13–58 on the road on Sep 25, 2026 in conference play. The result put Rosewood at 3–3 through this game.

The final margin was 45 points.

The team’s box score listed 26 passing yards, 154 rushing yards, 54 tackles, 1 tackles for loss.

Individual leaders included C. Smith with 26 passing yards; A. Previl with 142 rushing yards; E. Parker with 1 rushing touchdowns; M. Sowell with 8 receiving yards; J. Williams with 10 tackles.

James Kenan’s box score listed 81 tackles, 10.5 tackles for loss.

Individual leaders included T. Allen with 13 tackles.

Coming into this matchup, Rosewood had averaged 42.3 points for and 16.0 against over its previous 3 games. This game’s 13 points fell below that recent scoring average. The previous outing was a 55–0 win against Goldsboro on Sep 21, 2026.

The result ended a 3-game winning streak. Through these 6 games, the team had scored 152 points and allowed 139.

James Kenan entered with a 2–1 record in its listed completed games and had averaged 34.0 points for and 11.3 against over its previous 3. Its last result before this matchup was 14–21 against East Duplin.

In the available matchup history from the 2024–25 and 2025–26 seasons and earlier this season, Rosewood was 0–1 against James Kenan before this game. The previous meeting was a 7–49 loss on Sep 26, 2025.

Next on the listed schedule after this game: Rosewood visits Martin County on Oct 2, 2026 at 19:00 Eastern.

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Rosewood
Goldsboro55–0Sep 21, 2026
Football

Game Recap

Rosewood beats Goldsboro, 55–0

Rosewood beat Goldsboro 55–0 on the road on Sep 21, 2026 in conference play. The result put Rosewood at 3–2 through this game. The final margin was 55 points. Rosewood ke…

Rosewood beats Goldsboro, 55–0

Rosewood beat Goldsboro 55–0 on the road on Sep 21, 2026 in conference play. The result put Rosewood at 3–2 through this game.

The final margin was 55 points. Rosewood kept Goldsboro off the scoreboard for its first shutout of the season.

The team’s box score listed 90 passing yards, 257 rushing yards, 39 tackles, 7 tackles for loss, 6 sacks, 2 interceptions.

Individual leaders included C. Smith with 90 passing yards; C. Smith with 3 passing touchdowns; E. Parker with 136 rushing yards; E. Parker with 2 rushing touchdowns; J. Williams with 37 receiving yards.

Coming into this matchup, Rosewood had averaged 28.0 points for and 20.3 against over its previous 3 games. This game’s 55 points exceeded that recent scoring average. The previous outing was a 38–30 win against Hobbton on Sep 11, 2026.

The result extended Rosewood’s 3-game winning streak. Through these 5 games, the team had scored 139 points and allowed 81.

Goldsboro entered with a 0–4 record in its listed completed games and had averaged 2.0 points for and 60.0 against over its previous 3. Its last result before this matchup was 0–61 against C.B. Aycock.

In the available matchup history from the 2024–25 and 2025–26 seasons and earlier this season, Rosewood was 1–0 against Goldsboro before this game. The previous meeting was a 20–0 win on Sep 19, 2025.

Next on the listed schedule after this game: Rosewood visits James Kenan on Sep 25, 2026 at 19:00 Eastern.

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This Week in History: Sept. 14-20th

This Week in History: Sept. 14-20th

Lets dive deep in the history of this week! Aycock–Hunt rematches, Spring Creek’s triple-overtime comeback and memorable county rivalries lead this week’s look through Wayne County football history. Revisit standout…

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Rosewood
Hobbton38–30Sep 11, 2026
Football

Game Recap

Rosewood beats Hobbton, 38–30

Rosewood beat Hobbton 38–30 at home on Sep 11, 2026. The result put Rosewood at 2–2 through this game. The final margin was 8 points. The team’s box score listed 114 pass…

Rosewood beats Hobbton, 38–30

Rosewood beat Hobbton 38–30 at home on Sep 11, 2026. The result put Rosewood at 2–2 through this game.

The final margin was 8 points.

The team’s box score listed 114 passing yards, 335 rushing yards, 74 tackles, 2 interceptions, 1 fumble recoveries.

Individual leaders included C. Smith with 114 passing yards; C. Smith with 1 passing touchdowns; A. Previl with 261 rushing yards; A. Previl with 4 rushing touchdowns; Z. Richardson with 90 receiving yards.

Individual leaders included B. McLamb with 61 passing yards; B. McLamb with 1 passing touchdowns; J. Johnson with 279 rushing yards; J. Johnson with 2 rushing touchdowns; A. Tate with 59 receiving yards.

Coming into this matchup, Rosewood had averaged 15.3 points for and 17.0 against over its previous 3 games. This game’s 38 points exceeded that recent scoring average. The previous outing was a 34–18 win against North Johnston on Sep 3, 2026.

The result extended Rosewood’s 2-game winning streak. Through these 4 games, the team had scored 84 points and allowed 81.

Hobbton entered with a 0–3 record in its listed completed games and had averaged 25.3 points for and 39.0 against over its previous 3. Its last result before this matchup was 30–36 against Dixon.

In the available matchup history from the 2024–25 and 2025–26 seasons and earlier this season, Rosewood was 2–1 against Hobbton before this game. The previous meeting was a 18–44 loss on Sep 12, 2025.

Next on the listed schedule after this game: Rosewood visits Goldsboro on Sep 21, 2026 at 17:00 Eastern.

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With the 2026 fall sports season underway, here is a look at the current records for high school football, volleyball and boys soccer teams across Wayne County. The standings include Eastern Wayne, Southern Wayne, Wayne…

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Rosewood
North Duplin12–13Aug 28, 2026
Football

Game Recap

Rosewood falls to North Duplin, 12–13

Rosewood fell to North Duplin 12–13 on the road on Aug 28, 2026. The result put Rosewood at 0–2 through this game. The final margin was 1 points. The team’s box score lis…

Rosewood falls to North Duplin, 12–13

Rosewood fell to North Duplin 12–13 on the road on Aug 28, 2026. The result put Rosewood at 0–2 through this game.

The final margin was 1 points.

The team’s box score listed 100 passing yards, 100 rushing yards, 74 tackles.

Individual leaders included C. Smith with 100 passing yards; C. Smith with 1 passing touchdowns; A. Previl with 71 rushing yards; C. Smith with 1 rushing touchdowns; Z. Richardson with 100 receiving yards.

North Duplin’s box score listed 4 passing yards, 223 rushing yards, 41 tackles, 2 fumble recoveries.

Individual leaders included H. Pope with 4 passing yards; J. Pope with 109 rushing yards; N. Quintanilla with 1 rushing touchdowns; C. Grady with 4 receiving yards; J. Lee with 6 tackles.

Coming into this matchup, Rosewood had averaged 0.0 points for and 20.0 against over its previous 1 games. This game’s 12 points exceeded that recent scoring average. The previous outing was a 0–20 loss against C.B. Aycock on Aug 20, 2026.

The result extended Rosewood’s 2-game losing streak. Through these 2 games, the team had scored 12 points and allowed 33.

North Duplin entered with a 1–0 record in its listed completed games and had averaged 28.0 points for and 17.0 against over its previous 1. Its last result before this matchup was 28–17 against Southside.

In the available matchup history from the 2024–25 and 2025–26 seasons and earlier this season, Rosewood was 0–2 against North Duplin before this game. The previous meeting was a 19–39 loss on Aug 28, 2025.

Next on the listed schedule after this game: Rosewood visits North Johnston on Sep 3, 2026 at 19:00 Eastern.

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