Eastern Wayne High School Football

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Eastern Wayne High School

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Goldsboro, NC · Wayne County

Overall5–1Reported recordConference2–13rd · Three Rivers 4A4A RPI#200.54123 · State rankEast of I-95#18After Week 7

Records: Oct. 6, 2026 · RPI: Oct. 4 · I-95: Week 7

2026-27Athletics Coverage

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Schedule & Results

Overall5–1
Conference2–1
Current formW · W · W · W · L1-game losing streak
Last 3: points per game26.313.7 allowed
DateOpponentResultTime (ET)Coverage
Aug 20, 2026at GoldsboroW 77–019:00Game Recap
Aug 27, 2026at C.B. AycockW 14–019:00Game Recap
Sep 11, 2026at South LenoirW 57–019:00Game Recap
Sep 18, 2026vs. North Johnston *W 27–019:00Game Recap
Sep 25, 2026at North Lenoir *W 46–019:00Game Recap
Oct 2, 2026vs. SouthWest Edgecombe *L 6–4119:00Game Recap
Oct 16, 2026at North Pitt *Upcoming19:00
Oct 23, 2026vs. Washington *Upcoming19:00
Oct 30, 2026at West Craven *Upcoming19:00

Scores show this team first. * Conference game. Results reviewed October 6, 2026. Dates and times may change.

2026 Football Roster

No.PlayerYearPosition
00Levi EvansSr.WR, DE, FS
1Collionne RosenboroJr.MLB, FB
2Auree BestJr.QB
4Mykale JonesSr.WR, DB
5Brandon Lark Jr.Sr.ATH
6Jeremiah FloydJr.WR, DB
7Cincere BattleSr.ATH, RB, LB
10Zymiere ClarkSr.WR, CB
11Chadwick KenneySr.DE, LB, TE
12Messi PaulJr.DB
13Jaquan UnderwoodSr.CB
14Blake BrownJr.WR, FS, QB
15Jayden CobbSo.WR, DB, QB
20Antwan AllenJr.DE, WR
21Valensky LouisSr.WR, DB
22Marcus SmithJr.LB, FB
23Tristan ArtisJr.HB, LB
24Nahum FullerSr.OT, DT
25Zhymere ChestnuttJr.WR
30Delonte ArtisJr.DT, DE, OT
33Jayvion McLeanSr.LB, HB
34Travae ClaudeJr.RB, LB
40TyShawn BynumJr.LB
42Ezekiel RobersonJr.K
50Zion EvansSr.DE, DT, OT
51Kiyom WilliamsFr.DT, OL
52Zion BurtonSo.OG, DT, OT
55Anthony BestSr.DT, T
58Curstin Loftin-BarnesSo.OG
62Willis CowanSo.C, DT
65Colton DavisSo.OG, DT, C
65Ja'Kei TuneSo.OT
75Liam StevensSr.OT, OG

Articles & Game Recaps

Eastern Wayne
SouthWest Edgecombe6–41Oct 2, 2026
Football

Game Recap

Eastern Wayne falls to SouthWest Edgecombe, 6–41

Eastern Wayne fell to SouthWest Edgecombe 6–41 at home on Oct 2, 2026 in conference play. The result put Eastern Wayne at 5–1 through this game. The final margin was 35 p…

Eastern Wayne falls to SouthWest Edgecombe, 6–41

Eastern Wayne fell to SouthWest Edgecombe 6–41 at home on Oct 2, 2026 in conference play. The result put Eastern Wayne at 5–1 through this game.

The final margin was 35 points.

Individual game statistics were not available in the verified box score at review time. The analysis here uses the confirmed result and completed-game history.

Coming into this matchup, Eastern Wayne had averaged 43.3 points for and 0.0 against over its previous 3 games. This game’s 6 points fell below that recent scoring average. The previous outing was a 46–0 win against North Lenoir on Sep 25, 2026.

The result ended a 5-game winning streak. Through these 6 games, the team had scored 227 points and allowed 41.

SouthWest Edgecombe entered with a 3–2 record in its listed completed games and had averaged 28.7 points for and 28.7 against over its previous 3. Its last result before this matchup was 30–46 against Northeastern.

In the available matchup history from the 2024–25 and 2025–26 seasons and earlier this season, Eastern Wayne was 0–2 against SouthWest Edgecombe before this game. The previous meeting was a 21–28 loss on Oct 3, 2025.

Next on the listed schedule after this game: Eastern Wayne visits North Pitt on Oct 16, 2026 at 19:00 Eastern.

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Eastern Wayne
North Lenoir46–0Sep 25, 2026
Football

Game Recap

Eastern Wayne beats North Lenoir, 46–0

Eastern Wayne beat North Lenoir 46–0 on the road on Sep 25, 2026 in conference play. The result put Eastern Wayne at 5–0 through this game. The final margin was 46 points…

Eastern Wayne beats North Lenoir, 46–0

Eastern Wayne beat North Lenoir 46–0 on the road on Sep 25, 2026 in conference play. The result put Eastern Wayne at 5–0 through this game.

The final margin was 46 points. Eastern Wayne kept North Lenoir off the scoreboard for its 5th shutout of the season.

North Lenoir’s box score listed 50 passing yards, 52 tackles, 1 tackles for loss, 1 sacks, 1 fumble recoveries.

Individual leaders included C. Bryant with 50 passing yards; B. Riley with 21 rushing yards; K. Blanchard with 10 receiving yards; B. Riley with 14 tackles; B. Riley with 1 sacks.

Coming into this matchup, Eastern Wayne had averaged 32.7 points for and 0.0 against over its previous 3 games. This game’s 46 points exceeded that recent scoring average. The previous outing was a 27–0 win against North Johnston on Sep 18, 2026.

The result extended Eastern Wayne’s 5-game winning streak. Through these 5 games, the team had scored 221 points and allowed 0.

North Lenoir entered with a 0–5 record in its listed completed games and had averaged 6.0 points for and 40.7 against over its previous 3. Its last result before this matchup was 6–47 against SouthWest Edgecombe.

In the available matchup history from the 2024–25 and 2025–26 seasons and earlier this season, Eastern Wayne was 1–0 against North Lenoir before this game. The previous meeting was a 35–0 win on Sep 26, 2025.

Next on the listed schedule after this game: Eastern Wayne hosts SouthWest Edgecombe on Oct 2, 2026 at 19:00 Eastern.

East of I-95 Top 94 — After Week 5

East of I-95 Top 94 — After Week 5

The East of I-95 Top 94 has been updated after Week 5! 🏈 J.H. Rose remains No. 1, Hunt climbs to No. 2 and Fike enters the Top 5. West Craven and Southwest Edgecombe move ahead of Northeastern, while Rosewood and…

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Eastern Wayne
North Johnston27–0Sep 18, 2026
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Eastern Wayne beats North Johnston, 27–0

Eastern Wayne beat North Johnston 27–0 at home on Sep 18, 2026 in conference play. The result put Eastern Wayne at 4–0 through this game. The final margin was 27 points. …

Eastern Wayne beats North Johnston, 27–0

Eastern Wayne beat North Johnston 27–0 at home on Sep 18, 2026 in conference play. The result put Eastern Wayne at 4–0 through this game.

The final margin was 27 points. Eastern Wayne kept North Johnston off the scoreboard for its 4th shutout of the season.

The team’s box score listed 33 passing yards, 318 rushing yards, 40 tackles, 4 tackles for loss, 3 sacks, 1 interceptions, 1 fumble recoveries.

Individual leaders included A. Best with 33 passing yards; C. Battle with 128 rushing yards; C. Battle with 3 rushing touchdowns; C. Battle with 20 receiving yards; V. Louis with 10 tackles.

North Johnston’s box score listed 23 passing yards, 50 rushing yards, 74 tackles, 4 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, 2 interceptions.

Individual leaders included Z. Whitfield with 23 passing yards; C. Scarboro with 29 rushing yards; S. Schenk with 12 receiving yards; T. Ellis with 17 tackles; T. Ellis with 0.5 sacks.

Coming into this matchup, Eastern Wayne had averaged 49.3 points for and 0.0 against over its previous 3 games. This game’s 27 points fell below that recent scoring average. The previous outing was a 57–0 win against South Lenoir on Sep 11, 2026.

The result extended Eastern Wayne’s 4-game winning streak. Through these 4 games, the team had scored 175 points and allowed 0.

North Johnston entered with a 1–3 record in its listed completed games and had averaged 10.0 points for and 46.7 against over its previous 3. Its last result before this matchup was 6–61 against Princeton.

In the available matchup history from the 2024–25 and 2025–26 seasons and earlier this season, Eastern Wayne was 2–0 against North Johnston before this game. The previous meeting was a 32–20 win on Sep 19, 2025.

Next on the listed schedule after this game: Eastern Wayne visits North Lenoir on Sep 25, 2026 at 19:00 Eastern.

This Week in History: Sept. 14-20th

This Week in History: Sept. 14-20th

Lets dive deep in the history of this week! 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…

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Eastern Wayne
South Lenoir57–0Sep 11, 2026
Football

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Eastern Wayne beats South Lenoir, 57–0

Eastern Wayne beat South Lenoir 57–0 on the road on Sep 11, 2026. The result put Eastern Wayne at 3–0 through this game. The final margin was 57 points. Eastern Wayne kep…

Eastern Wayne beats South Lenoir, 57–0

Eastern Wayne beat South Lenoir 57–0 on the road on Sep 11, 2026. The result put Eastern Wayne at 3–0 through this game.

The final margin was 57 points. Eastern Wayne kept South Lenoir off the scoreboard for its 3th shutout of the season.

The team’s box score listed 196 passing yards, 183 rushing yards, 53 tackles, 4 tackles for loss, 2 sacks, 2 fumble recoveries.

Individual leaders included A. Best with 196 passing yards; A. Best with 3 passing touchdowns; B. Lark Jr. with 86 rushing yards; C. Battle with 2 rushing touchdowns; L. Evans with 148 receiving yards.

South Lenoir’s box score listed 12 passing yards, 112 rushing yards, 40 tackles.

Individual leaders included C. Wooten with 12 passing yards; J. Jones with 80 rushing yards; J. Stallworth with 12 receiving yards; J. Stallworth with 9 tackles.

Coming into this matchup, Eastern Wayne had averaged 45.5 points for and 0.0 against over its previous 2 games. This game’s 57 points exceeded that recent scoring average. The previous outing was a 14–0 win against C.B. Aycock on Aug 27, 2026.

The result extended Eastern Wayne’s 3-game winning streak. Through these 3 games, the team had scored 148 points and allowed 0.

South Lenoir entered with a 3–0 record in its listed completed games and had averaged 25.3 points for and 10.7 against over its previous 3. Its last result before this matchup was 20–14 against Lejeune.

Next on the listed schedule after this game: Eastern Wayne hosts North Johnston on Sep 18, 2026 at 19:00 Eastern.

East of I-95 Game Predictions: EVERY GAME!!!!

East of I-95 Game Predictions: EVERY GAME!!!!

Week 4 is here. Trey Scott picked 55 games featuring teams East of I-95, including some of the biggest matchups on the schedule. Who did I get right? Who am I completely wrong about? 🏈 SouthWest Edgecombe at Tarboro🏈…

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Wayne County Fall Sports Standings (9-1)

Wayne County Fall Sports Standings (9-1)

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…

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East of I-95: Top 100 teams after week 1

East of I-95: Top 100 teams after week 1

The East of I-95 Top 100 Football Rankings are here. With only one week of football to evaluate, these will likely be the toughest rankings of the season. As the season progresses, results, strength of schedule and…

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North Lenoir Football 2025 Preview

North Lenoir Football 2025 Preview

North Lenoir enters year three under head coach Larry Dale with plenty of roster holes to fill, but with playmaker RJ Warren and a fast defense, the Hawks aim to stay competitive in a tough 4A conference.

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Cobb Carried JV Rams To Victory

Cobb Carried JV Rams To Victory

Running back DJ Cobb was unquestionably the star of the game. With 15 carries for an astonishing 200 yards and a crucial touchdown, Cobb’s performance left a lasting impact. He displayed remarkable agility and strength,…

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