Wayne Country Day has the best overall winning percentage in the Neuse News Sports coverage area, Jones Senior has reached double-digit victories, and Spring Creek and C.B. Aycock sit inside the top 10 of their respective NCHSAA classifications in RPI.
Bethel Christian leads the area in winning percentage, North Lenoir and Goldsboro share the wins lead, and C.B. Aycock holds the highest NCHSAA RPI value among the 17 covered volleyball teams.
This week’s varsity football, volleyball, boys soccer and girls tennis schedule for Lenoir, Greene and Jones counties, including Ambleside Preparatory Academy, for September 28–October 4, 2026.
North Lenoir outscored opponents 526–251 across seven documented sweeps, South Lenoir won four straight five-set battles, Greene Central went 6–1 outside six losses to three repeat opponents, and Bethel scored just two fewer total points than 9–1 New Bern Christian despite losing their rematch in four sets.
In a matchup of teams looking to rebound from losses, Greene Central used a strong defensive performance and a steady night from quarterback Josh Cetnar to defeat North Pitt 29-8.
Complete standings are listed in the article. Each entry includes the school’s record and RPI. Rankings and records reflect the supplied Sept. 9, 2026 standings.
Greene Central had a chance to complete a furious second-half comeback Thursday night, driving inside the Wilson Prep 5-yard line in the final minutes, but the defending NCHSAA 1A state champions made one final stand.
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 Lenoir, Greene and Jones counties.
The standings include Kinston, North Lenoir, South Lenoir, Greene Central, Jones Senior and Bethel Christian Academy. Standings as of 9/1 3:56pm
Greene Central turned early Goldsboro turnovers into a 43-0 first-quarter lead and finished with a 69-0 shutout. JoJo Sanders scored on offense and defense to help lead the Rams.