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.
Aiden Ramirez-Cruz scored three goals to lead Goldsboro past Sallie B Howard 4-1 in a weather-shortened soccer match. The Cougars led 4-0 at halftime in the first recorded meeting between the programs.
Greene Central turned early Goldsboro turnovers into a 43-0 first-quarter lead and finished with a 69-0 shutout. JoJo Sanders scored on offense and defense to help lead the Rams.
Eastern Wayne made the most of its defensive opportunities Friday night, turning two CB Aycock fumbles into touchdowns in a 14-0 shutout in Pikeville. Zion Evans’ scoop and score proved to be the turning point in a physical game played mostly in the rain. Read more at Neuse News Sports.
Rosewood is 3-2 under first-year head coach Wilson, matching a strong start with two players putting together eye-catching individual performances. Senior Erick Zavala has scored eight goals through five matches, while freshman Collin Gardner has emerged as one of the area’s top young playmakers with six assists and two goals
Goldsboro defeated Rosewood 3-1 on Wednesday, winning 25-21, 14-25, 25-9, 26-24. Brylie Reaves had 12 kills and Addison West finished with 27 digs for the Cougars.
Ezekiel Roberson scored three goals to lead Eastern Wayne to a 6-3 boys soccer victory over Goldsboro. Aiden Ramirez-Cruz scored twice for the Cougars.