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Four Oaks Cardinals · Ages 5-12

Building champions
on and off the field

Community youth football in Four Oaks, NC, proudly supported by the Town of Four Oaks Parks and Recreation. Safe, fun and built around helping every kid get better.

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Season at a glance

Four Oaks Cardinals
Ages
05-12
Boys and girls
Divisions
03
Rookie · JV · Varsity
Practice
TU TH SA
2 hours each
Season
AUG-OCT
Saturday games

A development league

More than the game

We believe in teamwork, discipline and the joy that comes from working hard and reaching goals. Whether it’s your child’s first season or they’re a returning player, they’ll be part of a team that values growth, respect and community.

  • 01

    Every player plays

    Every player deserves playing time, and we work hard to make sure they get it.

  • 02

    Skills before scoreboards

    Our focus is helping every child improve, gain experience and fall in love with the game.

  • 03

    Volunteer coaches

    Coaches who are passionate about skill development and safe play run every team.

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Four Oaks teammates in black jerseys standing close together on the sideline
Two young Four Oaks players standing side by side in black jerseys
A Four Oaks coach helping a young player with his jersey before a game
Every
kid
plays

Age-specific divisions

Find your
player’s team

From first-time rookies to experienced varsity players, each division is set up to build skills, confidence and a love for football.

Young Four Oaks Rookie players running with the ball on game day

Rookie

Ages 5-8

First seasons and fundamentals. Learning the game, the right way.

 Four Oaks JV players in black Four Oaks jerseys walking onto the field at South Johnston

JV

Ages 9-10

Building on the basics with more positions, more reps and more confidence.

 Four Oaks varsity players running onto the field

Varsity

Ages 11-12

Our oldest players sharpen their skills and help lead the program.
Four Oaks ball carrier running past a defender on game day

Saturdays in Four Oaks

Game day
hits different.
See the 2026 schedule
Four Oaks Cardinals cheerleaders with red and black pom-poms on the field

Cardinals Cheer

Football
and cheer

Cheerleading is part of the Four Oaks fall season too. Our cheer squad brings the energy to the sideline on game days and cheers on the Cardinals all season long.

  • Sideline cheer at Cardinals games
  • Offered through the Town of Four Oaks Parks and Recreation
  • Same free Facebook group for updates and game days
Cheer registration info More about cheer

The season

From sign-ups to Saturdays

Here’s how a Four Oaks football year comes together.

Four Oaks Cardinals scoreboard at the home field
  1. Late May / early June

    Registration opens

    Sign-ups run through the Town of Four Oaks Parks and Recreation. Spots fill fast, so register early.

  2. Summer

    Teams take shape

    Players are placed in Rookie, JV or Varsity by age. Rosters are capped at 25 players or fewer, so every kid gets real playing time.

  3. Early August

    Practice & jamboree

    Practices run Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays for two hours. Jamboree-style scrimmages kick off the year.

  4. September to October

    Game days

    Most games are on Saturdays in or near Johnston County. Home games are played at South Johnston High School.

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Four Oaks Cardinals team photo in front of the scoreboard
Get ready for a season of fun, growth and football.
We can’t wait to see you on the field.

Who we play

Saturday
matchups

As part of the Johnston County Youth Football League, the Cardinals line up against programs from across Johnston County and nearby Wayne County.

  • vsPrincetonJohnston County
  • vsNorth JohnstonJohnston County
  • vsSmithfieldJohnston County
  • vsCorinth HoldersJohnston County
  • vsRosewoodWayne County
  • vsGranthamWayne County
Four Oaks Cardinals scoreboard at the home field

Home field

South Johnston High School

10381 US-301 South, Four Oaks, NC 27524

Four Oaks home games are played at South Johnston High School. Check the schedule for home and away weeks.

Get directions 2026 schedule

Our community

Supporting youth athletics around Four Oaks and Benson

Four Oaks football is a hometown program. We welcome families from Four Oaks, Benson and the surrounding communities who want a safe, fun place for their kids to learn the game.

It runs on small-town support: Parks & Rec staff, volunteer coaches, local sponsors and families in the stands every Saturday.

  • Four Oaks
  • Benson
  • Meadow
  • McGee’s Crossroads
  • Elevation
  • Smithfield
  • Newton Grove
  • Dunn
Map of Four Oaks, North Carolina and nearby towns in Johnston County, with South Johnston High School, the Cardinals home field 95 301 SmithfieldBensonDunnNewton GroveMeadowMcGee’s CrossroadsElevation Home fieldSouth Johnston HS FOUR OAKS
Hometown football in Johnston County, NC

Join the team

Be part of
the Cardinals

Register for next season

Football and cheer registration typically opens in late May or early June through the Town of Four Oaks Parks and Recreation. Spots fill fast.

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Our free Facebook group

Practice updates, game days and special events, plus a place to connect with coaches and other families.

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Questions first?

Get answers on divisions, practices, game locations and playing time, or reach out to Parks and Rec.

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