Holloway 12U Football Finishes Undefeated, Claims City and County Championships

Holloway completes a perfect 6-0 season as longtime volunteer coach Champ Burton celebrates 27 years of coaching youth football.
KINSTON - The Holloway 12U recreation football team capped off a perfect 2026 season, finishing 6-0 and capturing both the city and county championships.
The undefeated season marks another accomplishment for longtime coach Champ Burton, who has dedicated 27 years to volunteering as a youth football coach.
Burton’s continued commitment to youth athletics has helped provide generations of young players with opportunities to develop their skills, build friendships and experience the value of teamwork.
For Holloway, the 2026 season ends with a perfect record, two championships and plenty to celebrate.
Holloway 12U Football 2026 Roster
| No. | Player | School |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Cameron Epps | CSS |
| 41 | Dalexander Paris | Rochelle |
| 62 | Darrian Jones | Rochelle |
| 3 | Emmit Wilson | Rochelle |
| 86 | Grayson Ireland | S.E. Elementary |
| 39 | Jacoby Saunders | CSS |
| 63 | Jaylen Suggs | Rochelle |
| 38 | Jeremy Cogdell | Frink Middle |
| 96 | Joshua Wilson | North East |
| 57 | Keron Keeling | Rochelle |
| 67 | Kevarus Whitaker | Rochelle |
| 66 | Major Cox | Rochelle |
| 27 | Markel Cox | Rochelle |
| 14 | Maurice Tice | Rochelle |
| 8 | Mikel Davis | Riverwood Middle |
| 60 | Noah Monk | North West |
| 48 | Nykeem Moore | Frink Middle |
| 1 | Princeton Moore | North East |
| 50 | Roland Rufus | CSS |
| 16 | Ryan Hardy | Rochelle |
The Holloway 12U team represents young athletes from schools throughout the area, coming together to complete an undefeated championship season.
