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.
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.
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.
Spring Creek improved to 6-1 with a 6-1 win over South Lenoir on Thursday in Seven Springs. John Cabrera and Christopher Mulenga Miteu scored two goals apiece for the Gators.
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.
Eastern Wayne improved to 2-1 with a 9-2 soccer victory over Ayden Grifton in Goldsboro. Christ Yao and Alejandro Villamizar each scored twice for the Warriors, while Ezekiel Roberson added a goal and two assists.
South Lenoir controlled both varsity races in a cross country meet featuring Trask and Clinton, sweeping the boys and girls team championships while also producing both individual winners.