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See the complete NCHSAA girls volleyball RPI rankings for every classification from 1A through 8A, updated Sept. 8, 2026.
Presented by The Trey Scott Sports Show, the East of I-95 Top 100 rankings feature a new No. 1 after Week 3, with New Bern climbing three spots to take the top position. Fike, Midway, St. Pauls, Wilson Prep and Currituck County were among the week’s biggest risers, while South Central and Northeastern moved up following Monday night victories. See the full list at Neusenewssports.com
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.
A look at where football teams across Lenoir, Greene and Jones counties stand in the latest MaxPreps rankings and NCHSAA RPI following Week 3 of the 2026 season.
A look at where volleyball teams across Lenoir, Greene and Jones counties stand in the latest MaxPreps rankings and NCHSAA RPI during the 2026 season.
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.
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.
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 Lenoir, Greene and Jones counties.
The standings include Kinston, North Lenoir, South Lenoir, Greene Central, Jones Senior and Bethel Christian Academy. Standings as of 9/1 3:56pm
South Lenoir held off North Lenoir 14-12 in the 63rd Braggin Bowl, using a strong Thursday start and clutch defensive plays Monday to reclaim the trophy and improve to 2-0.
Four Neuse News Sports-area standouts were named among Phenom Hoops’ top 150 players in North Carolina’s Class of 2027.
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.
