Neuse News Sports simulates every remaining regular-season game through October 30, recalculates the full 40/40/20 RPI and projects all 334 playoff seeds, records and opening matchups across Classes 1A–8A.
Full standings by classification are listed below. Each entry includes the school, record and RPI. Class 1A was updated at 11:54 a.m.; Classes 2A–8A were updated at 12:52 p.m.
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.
Greene Central scored 21 first-quarter points and pulled away in the fourth quarter for a 49-20 season-opening win over North Lenoir. Josh Cetnar accounted for four touchdowns, while Donovan Ingram and Jaylen Wooten turned in big rushing performances.