Fuquay-Varina recorded its third straight shutout Friday night in a 20-0 Tri-Eight 4-A win over Lee County. The Bengals' only loss was 38-14 to undefeated Harnett Central on Aug. 29. Fuquay has allowed just 25 points in its other five games.

Who is playing well on defense? "Everybody, really. We have some young players that are stepping, and some veterans who are leading."

Who is the leading tackler? "Issac Minor at middle linebacker is averaging about 12 tackles per game. He is doing a nice job for us."

You're 2-0 in the Tri-Eight 4-A with wins over Panther Creek and Lee County. How do you see the league race? "We know our toughest league games are ahead of us. We've got Athens Drive this week, and with its offense, it can beat any team in the conference. Apex [4-2] is pretty much the favorite, but Middle Creek has been playing well, too."

You are averaging 268 yards rushing. Who is up front? "Tight end Kenny Weatherman, tackles Adam Tucker and John Matt, guards Robert Rhodes and Shawn Underwood and center Derek Williams. They are doing a good job."

Drew Wilkinson, Wakefield: Passed for 407 yards and ran for 106 more in a 33-31 victory over then top-ranked Millbrook.

Emery Young, Broughton: Ran for 167 yards and two touchdowns in a 35-14 win over Leesville Road.

Corey Gattis, Hillside: Passed for 216 yards in a 14-9 victory over Durham Jordan.

Gabe Henderson, Southeast Raleigh: Passed for 296 yards in a 41-13 win over Smithfield-Selma; receiver Jamar Satterwhite had touchdown catches of 55 and 64 yards for Southeast.

Darius McKoy, Harnett Central: Rushed for 219 yards and four touchdowns in a 28-14 win over Western Harnett.

Raine McMillan, St. David's: Rushed for 223 yards in a 67-22 eight-man victory over Word of God.

Alan Lea, Southern Durham: Passed for 189 yards in a 35-28 win over Northern Durham.

Hakeem Strickland, Louisburg: Rushed for 157 yards in a 54-18 win over Weldon.

Hayden Maples, Ravenscroft: Passed for 138 yards, ran for 104 yards in a 60-0 win over Fayetteville Academy.

Scottie Harrison, Bunn: Rushed for 236 yards in a 34-32 triple-overtime loss to Nash Central.

Tim Hartman, Wake Forest-Rolesville: Completed eight of 12 passes for 186 yards in a 48-7 win over Enloe.

Pat Dunigan, South Johnston: Passed for 205 yards in a 40-29 loss to Erwin Triton.

TIM STEVENS

1. Wake Forest-Rolesville (2)5-1-0

2. Harnett Central (4)6-0-0

3. West Johnston (5)7-0-0

4. Southern Durham (6)4-2-0

5. Wakefield (11)6-1-0

6. Millbrook (1)6-1-0

7. Broughton (12) 5-2-0

8. Durham Hillside (7)4-1-1

9. Leesville Road (3)6-1-0

10. South Granville (9)6-0-0

11. Fuquay-Varina (10)5-1-0

12. Durham Jordan (8)4-2-0

(TRIANGLE SCHOOLS WITH LAST WEEK'S RANKING)