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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 performances, dramatic finishes and original Neuse News coverage from Sept. 14–20 and the surrounding days.
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.
The latest NCHSAA boys soccer RPI standings feature all eight classifications, with several teams from the Neuse News Sports coverage area making an impact.
Jones Senior leads the local teams at No. 5 in Class 1A. Goldsboro is No. 7 in Class 3A, Eastern Wayne is No. 11 in Class 4A and C.B. Aycock is No. 10 in Class 5A.
The complete RPI standings for every classification are listed in the article.
The 2026 Eastern Wayne High School graduate grew up in Goldsboro surrounded by athletics. As the youngest of three siblings, Oates spent his childhood in an environment where sports were always part of the conversation—and his father, a longtime football coach and athletic director, played a major role in shaping his athletic journey.
Rosewood defeated North Johnston 34-18 in Kenly for its first win of the season. The Eagles rushed for 310 yards, forced three turnovers and had five different players score touchdowns.
Goldsboro defeated South Lenoir 5-4 on Tuesday in Goldsboro, improving to 3-3. The Cougars won despite South Lenoir holding a 43-23 advantage in shots.