Presented by The Trey Scott Sports Show, the East of I-95 Top 100 rankings feature a new No. 1 after Week 3, with New Bern climbing three spots to take the top position. Fike, Midway, St. Pauls, Wilson Prep and Currituck County were among the week’s biggest risers, while South Central and Northeastern moved up following Monday night victories. See the full list at Neusenewssports.com
Kinston shut out North Lenoir 45-0 for its 10th straight rivalry win, setting up a winner-take-all showdown with South Lenoir for the Jimmy Smith Cup and Lenoir County bragging rights.
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.
A look at where football teams across Lenoir, Greene and Jones counties stand in the latest MaxPreps rankings and NCHSAA RPI following Week 3 of the 2026 season.
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 Wayne County.
The standings include Eastern Wayne, Southern Wayne, Wayne Preparatory Academy, Wayne Country Day, Spring Creek, C.B. Aycock, Rosewood, Faith Christian Academy, Goldsboro and Wayne Christian.
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
South Lenoir held off North Lenoir 14-12 in the 63rd Braggin Bowl, using a strong Thursday start and clutch defensive plays Monday to reclaim the trophy and improve to 2-0.
Wayne Christian fell 35-7 to Harrells Christian in Goldsboro after the Crusaders built a 28-0 halftime lead. Jamari Hill scored for the Eagles, who return Sept. 11 against Grace Christian.