Week One is filled with great match-ups throughout the state. If you can't make it to one of these great games, be sure to check out your local team.

1. 4A #13 Ardrey Kell at 3A #5 Weddington
2. West Rowan at Mooresville
3. Franklin at 3A #6 Asheville
4. East Wake at #14 Millbrook
5. 4A #9 Independence at 4A #1 Mallard Creek
6. Concord at A.L. Brown
7. 3A #2 Havelock at 2A #8 Washington
8. Panther Creek at 4A #2 Wake Forest
9. 4A #11 West Forsyth at A.C. Reynolds
10. 3A #14 Southern Nash at Northwood

South Point @ Crest

South Point
Last Year's Record: 12-1
Points For Per Game (last year): 43.5
Points Against per Game (last year): 17

Crest
Last Year's Record: 10-3
Points Per Game (last year): 39.9
Points Against per Game (last year): 23.9

Last Meeting: 2nd Round 3AA Playoffs: South Point 46, Crest 33.
Series Wins Since 2003: South Point: 9 Crest: 2 (Crest last win 2006)
Series Avg Score Since 2003 South Point 32.1, Crest 25.9

Concord @ AL Brown

Concord
Last Year's Record: 13-3
Points Per Game (last year): 37.2
Points Against per Game (last year): 22.8

A.L. Brown
Last Year's Record: 10-4
Points Per Game (last year): 41.9
Points Against per Game (last year): 27.6

Last Meeting: Oct. 26, 2012: Concord 21, Brown 14
Series Wins Since 2003: Concord: 4, Brown: 6
Series Avg Score Since 2003: Concord 20, Brown 24.5

Middle Creek @ Garner

Middle Creek
Last Year's Record: 11-2
Points Per Game (last year): 37.2
Points Against per Game (last year): 24.9

Garner
Last Year's Record: 14-1
Points Per Game (last year): 44.5
Points Against per Game (last year): 14.7

Last Meeting: Sept. 26, 2012: Middle Creek 29, Garner 46
Series Wins Since 2003: Middle Creek: 1 (2009) Garner: 8
Series Avg Score Since 2003: Middle Creek 17, Garner 29.2

Hillside @ New Bern

Hillside
Last Year's Record: 8-3
Points Per Game (last year): 32.2
Points Against per Game (last year): 19.9

New Bern
Last Year's Record: 15-0 (4A Champions)
Points Per Game (last year): 43
Points Against per Game (last year): 15.2

Last Meeting: Aug. 17, 2012: Hillside 20, New Bern 40
Series Wins Since 2003: Hillside: 1, New Bern: 2
Series Avg Score Since 2003: Hillside 17, New Bern 24.7



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10. Knightdale at Clayton

For many high school football players and coaches, there’s a very special feeling about practicing on Thanksgiving Day.  In the past, a post-Thanksgiving game meant playing for a sectional championship.  This year, with the NCHSAA’s shorter schedule, the game on Friday is for a regional championship and a chance to play for a state title.  With only two weeks left in this year’s football season, be sure to go out and support your local team this Friday.

We’ve reached Round 2 of the state football playoffs, and it’s time for some great football action.  The temperatures are dropping towards the freezing mark and while many of the linemen show their toughness by playing without sleeves, the fans are bundling up in the stands.  Be sure go out and support your local team this Friday night.