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 performances, dramatic finishes and original Neuse News coverage from Sept. 14–20 and the surrounding days.

Eastern Wayne improves to 4-1 on the season after their 9-0 win on the road against Ayden-Grifton.

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.

Aiden Ramirez-Cruz scored both goals as Goldsboro defeated Beddingfield 2-1 in Wilson. The Cougars recorded 25 shots on goal and improved to 4-3.

A look at where Wayne County volleyball teams stand in the latest MaxPreps rankings and NCHSAA RPI during the 2026 season.

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.

A look at where Wayne County boys soccer teams stand in the latest MaxPreps rankings and NCHSAA RPI during the 2026 season.

A look at where Wayne County football teams stand in the latest MaxPreps rankings and NCHSAA RPI following Week 3 of the 2026 season.

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.

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.

When Rosa Flores stepped onto the wrestling mat at Spring Creek High School, she was doing more than competing. She was helping make school history.

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.

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.

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.

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