Thanksgiving week delivered a feast of football drama as North Carolina’s high school playoff field was trimmed to the Elite Eight across most classifications. From razor-thin finishes to statement wins, the fourth round and regional championships brought the kind of tension that defines late-November football.

1A: Robbinsville, Wilson Prep Punch Tickets to Chapel Hill

The 1A state championship matchup is officially set.

In the East, Wilson Prep rolled past Northside-Pinetown 50-22 to claim the regional title. The Tigers have scored at least 50 points in back-to-back playoff games, and their offense continued to dictate the tempo throughout the night.

In the West, Robbinsville defeated South Davidson 41-7, extending a postseason run that has included strong defensive efforts and consistent offensive balance.

State Championship:

Wilson Prep vs. Robbinsville, Dec. 11

8A: Millbrook Edges Hoggard; Hough Shuts Out West Charlotte

The 8A playoffs produced one of the week’s biggest results as Millbrook went on the road and beat Hoggard 14-7 to win the East Regional. Millbrook held Hoggard to a single score, leaning on a disciplined defensive performance and timely offense.

In the West, Hough blanked West Charlotte 24-0, continuing a defensive surge that has defined its playoff run. The Huskies have allowed seventeen total points across their three playoff games.

State Championship:

Millbrook vs. Hough, Dec. 11

2A: Murphy Advances; Starmount Rolls; Tarboro and Warren County Set Up East Clash

In the West, Murphy survived a high-scoring matchup to reach the regional final, while Starmount defeated Mitchell 58-22 to advance.

In the East, Tarboro extended its dominant playoff run with a 54-7 win over East Bladen, and Warren County handled Holmes 40-14.

Regional Finals (Dec. 5):

East: Tarboro vs. Warren County

West: Murphy vs. Starmount

3A: Lincolnton Stays Hot; Shelby Survives; East Final Set

Lincolnton continued its postseason surge with a 55-20 win over West Davidson. The Wolves’ offense once again set the tone after knocking out top-seeded Mountain Heritage a week earlier.

They’ll face Shelby, which earned a 43-41 win over Eastern Randolph in one of the week’s closest games.

In the East, James Kenan defeated Farmville Central 51-32, and Kinston edged Northeastern 27-24, setting up a high-stakes regional final.

Regional Finals (Dec. 5):

East: James Kenan vs. Kinston

West: Lincolnton vs. Shelby

4A: One-Point Thriller in the West; Reidsville and West Craven Roll in the East

The West produced one of the weekend’s tightest finishes as Maiden escaped Hibriten 29-28 to advance. They’ll meet Brevard, which defeated Pisgah 49-28.

In the East, Reidsville continued its strong playoff push with a 53-20 win over Central Davidson, while West Craven moved past SouthWest Edgecombe 40-12.

Regional Finals (Dec. 5):

East: Reidsville vs. West Craven

West: Brevard vs. Maiden

5A: Hunt Holds Off Croatan; Crest Ousts Top Seed; Hickory Advances

Hunt won one of the week’s closest games, beating Croatan 32-29 to reach the East Regional Final. They’ll meet Northside-Jacksonville, which defeated Rocky Mount 21-6.

In the West, Crest earned a 28-14 win over top-seeded South Point, while Hickory advanced with a 36-29 victory against Jay M. Robinson.

Regional Finals (Dec. 5):

East: Hunt vs. Northside-Jacksonville

West: Crest vs. Hickory

6A: Close Calls in the West; Jacksonville and Middle Creek Move On in the East

The West semifinals brought drama as Watauga edged Sun Valley 31-28, while Northern Guilford defeated Ashbrook 39-14 to move into the regional final.

In the East, Jacksonville defeated Union Pines 34-7, and Middle Creek earned a 31-24 win over Northern Nash.

Regional Finals (Dec. 5):

East: Jacksonville vs. Middle Creek

West: Watauga vs. Northern Guilford

7A: Cardinal Gibbons Edges Garner; Clayton Advances; Grimsley and Weddington Control the West

Cardinal Gibbons earned a hard-fought 16-14 win over Garner to reach the East Regional Final. They’ll play Clayton, which defeated Southeast Raleigh 35-21.

In the West, Grimsley beat Reagan 24-7, and Weddington topped Independence 21-6 to set up a powerhouse regional matchup.

Regional Finals (Dec. 5):

East: Cardinal Gibbons vs. Clayton

West: Grimsley vs. Weddington

GAMES TO WATCH (Dec. 5 Regional Championships)

Marquee Matchups

Tarboro vs. Warren County (2A East) - Both coming off big wins

Grimsley vs. Weddington (7A West) - Two heavyweights with dominant defenses

Reidsville vs. West Craven (4A East) - Tradition-rich showdown

Teams on Cinderella Runs

Lincolnton (3A West) - Two straight playoff upsets sets up match #8 Wolves and #10 Golden Lions

Kinston (3A East) - Can the #14 Vikings take down #1 James Kenan?

Potential Toss-Ups

Maiden vs. Brevard (4A West) - After Maiden’s one-point escape, another tight finish is possible in this “Battle of the Blue Devils”

Hunt vs. Northside-Jacksonville (5A East) - Both coming off strong defensive performances

High-Intrigue Games

Murphy vs. Starmount (2A West) - A contrast in tempos

Cardinal Gibbons vs. Clayton (7A East) - Clayton looking to knock off another big-name program

By the Numbers

Closest Games: Cardinal Gibbons 16-14 over Garner; Maiden 29-28 over Hibriten

Largest Margin: Lincolnton 55-20 over West Davidson

Shutouts: Hough 24-0 over West Charlotte

CHARLOTTE – Frostburg State used a powerful ground attack and a persistent defensive effort to defeat Johnson C. Smith, 21-7, in the first round of the 2025 NCAA Division II Football Championship. Playing in JCSU’s first-ever home playoff game, the Bobcats controlled the line of scrimmage, accumulating 496 total yards compared to the Golden Bulls’ 282 total yards.

Frostburg State, the Mountain East co-champions, established a clear advantage in first downs, totaling 20 to Johnson C. Smith’s 15. This was largely fueled by their success on the ground, where the Bobcats secured 10 first downs rushing against only 3 for JCSU. The Bobcats also proved far more efficient on third down, converting on 5 of 13 attempts, while the Golden Bulls managed only 1 of 10.

Ground Game and Early Leads

The Bobcats' victory was anchored by running back KJ Smothers, who accounted for all three Frostburg State touchdowns. Smothers carried the ball 16 times for 115 yards, highlighted by a 41-yard touchdown run late in the first quarter that put the Bobcats on the board, following a Marquise Allsup interception.

First Quarter: Frostburg State took a 7-0 lead on Smothers’ long run at the 00:40 mark, which was quickly followed by a successful extra point from B. Keen. This drive was set up by a 48-yard punt return by Austin Paul-Umstead to the JCSU 32-yard line.

Second Quarter: Smothers scored again early in the second quarter on a 2-yard plunge, extending the lead to 14-0. The drive included a 40-yard completion from quarterback Jordan Brooks to Ray Adames.

Brooks finished the game 9-for-23 for 179 yards with one interception. Wide receiver Cruiz Paul-Umstead was the leading receiver with 4 receptions for 92 yards. The Bobcats’ overall rushing attack finished with 188 yards on 41 attempts. Owen Doyle contributed 95 yards on 19 carries.

JCSU’s Passing and Frostburg State Defense

Johnson C. Smith relied heavily on their passing game and the receiving efforts of Deandre Proctor. Quarterback Kelvin Durham completed 18 of 28 passes for 219 yards, but he was intercepted twice, once by Wylan Harich in the first quarter and once by Marquise Allsup. JCSU rushed for only 36 total yards on 27 attempts, with Bobby Smith leading the team with 42 yards.

Proctor was a key target for the Golden Bulls, catching 14 passes for 139 yards. His long catch of 33 yards set up JCSU’s only scoring drive. The Golden Bulls’ longest offensive play was a 41-yard pass from Durham to Isaiah Perry in the fourth quarter.

The Johnson C. Smith defense managed to force a turnover on downs at the end of the second quarter, stopping a Bobcats drive at the JCSU 39-yard line. They also successfully pressured Jordan Brooks, recording two sacks and seven tackles for loss.

The Second Half

Johnson C. Smith found the end zone midway through the third quarter after a long drive. Starting from their own 20-yard line, the Golden Bulls moved the ball downfield, with Durham connecting with Proctor for a 33-yard gain. The drive culminated in the team’s only touchdown, a 7-yard touchdown reception by Deandre Proctor from Kelvin Durham with 4:04 left in the third quarter, cutting the lead to 14-7.

The Frostburg State defense responded in the fourth quarter, forcing a critical turnover by recovering a fumble on a Bobby Smith rush at the Bobcats’ 29-yard line, which was forced by Christian Taylor and recovered by Rainer Haveland. This came immediately after Durham’s 41-yard pass to Isaiah Perry had moved the Golden Bulls into scoring territory.

The Bobcats capitalized on the turnover, driving 71 yards to secure the win. KJ Smothers delivered his third and final touchdown of the day with a 5-yard run with 0:56 left in the game, bringing the final score to 21-7.

Linebacker Christian Taylor was a force for the Bobcats, recording 8 total tackles (7 solo) and a game-high 4 sacks for a loss. Josh McTier led the Frostburg State defense with 10 total tackles (9 solo). For Johnson C. Smith, Vincent Hill led the team with 9 total tackles (8 solo).

Looking Forward

Despite the outcome of their first-round playoff game, Johnson C. Smith concludes its 2025 campaign with a 10-2 record, marking the best season ever for the Golden Bulls football program. The team secured a CIAA Championship and hosted its first home playoff contest, achievements that underscore a profound success in Charlotte. While the pursuit of a national title ends here, the foundation laid by this historic season, culminating with double-digit wins and a conference championship, serves as a clear signal of the program’s arrival on the national stage.

The North Carolina high school football playoffs delivered another weekend of drama, dominance, and down-to-the-wire finishes as teams battled for spots in the Elite Eight across all eight classifications. From one-point nail-biters to stunning blowouts, the third round showcased the best of Tar Heel State football.

1A: Robbinsville, Wilson Prep Roll to Regional Finals

In 1A, the favorites flexed their muscles as Robbinsville demolished East Columbus 54-7 to set up a West Regional showdown with South Davidson, who handled Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy 27-12. The Black Knights' suffocating defense and explosive offense have them looking like the team to beat.

In the East, Wilson Prep bounced back from their close second-round win to dominate KIPP Pride 42-16, while Northside Pinetown delivered a statement performance in a 43-6 thrashing of Bear Grass Charter. The regional final between Wilson Prep and Northside Pinetown promises to be a defensive battle between two of the East's stingiest units.

2A: Murphy and Starmount Roll

Murphy's remarkable season rolled on with perhaps their most impressive performance yet, a 62-20 dismantling of Community School of Davidson that wasn't as close as the final score indicates. The Bulldogs face Corvian Community next, who survived a physical 31-28 battle with East Wilkes.

On the other side of the West bracket, Starmount blanked South Stanly 35-0 in dominant fashion, setting up a fourth-round clash with Mitchell, who upset Mountain Island Charter 28-15.

In the East, top-seeded Tarboro continued their march with a 47-14 victory over Hobbton, while East Bladen's 38-21 win over Manteo kept their Cinderella story alive. The bracket's other half features Warren County, who controlled East Carteret 44-23, and Holmes, who edged North Duplin in a hard-fought 34-28 contest.

3A: Upset Alert in the West

The third round's biggest shock came in 3A West, where Lincolnton stunned top-seeded Mountain Heritage 37-36 in a game that came down to the final possession. The Wolves now face West Davidson, another surprise winner who knocked off North Stanly 23-21.

Elsewhere in the West, Shelby demolished Mount Airy 41-21 to stay on track, while Eastern Randolph handled Walkertown 30-14.

In the East, James Kenan put on an offensive clinic in a 54-26 victory over Ayden-Grifton, while Farmville Central grinded out a 28-20 win over Martin County. The top half of the bracket features Northeastern, who dominated Pender 52-34, and Kinston, who dispatched Pasquotank County 34-20.

4A: Photo Finishes and Defensive Battles

In 4A East, top-seeded Reidsville weathered a stern test from Eastern Wayne, prevailing 41-24, while Central Davidson's 40-22 win over North Pitt sets up a marquee matchup between the two powerhouses. West Craven and SouthWest Edgecombe also advanced, with the latter surviving a 44-41 thriller over East Duplin.

The West bracket saw Brevard edge Burns 30-27 in a defensive slugfest, while Pisgah's 22-15 win over Mount Pleasant keeps their championship hopes alive. Hibriten held off Stuart W. Cramer 14-9, and Maiden cruised past Newton-Conover 29-6.

5A: Offensive Explosions Highlight Round Three

South Point put up video game numbers in a 61-42 shootout over Monroe, serving notice that their high-powered offense is ready for anyone. They'll face Crest, who dominated East Lincoln 31-14.

In the other West semifinal, Jay M. Robinson outlasted Oak Grove 41-33, setting up a date with Hickory, who rolled past Franklin 36-14.

The East bracket features Hunt, who handled Southern Nash 42-21, facing Croatan in what promises to be a defensive chess match after Croatan's heart-stopping 22-21 win over Havelock. Rocky Mount's 31-12 victory over Northeast Guilford sets up a clash with Northside-Jacksonville, who edged St. Pauls 28-21.

6A: One-Point Thrillers Steal the Show

The 6A East produced the weekend's most dramatic finish as Jacksonville survived a 35-34 nail-biter against Scotland. The Cardinals will need to recover quickly for a fourth-round battle with Union Pines, who upset Williams 17-7. The other East semifinal pits Northern Nash, victorious 19-14 over Seventy-First, against Middle Creek, who escaped Southern Alamance with a 31-30 squeaker.

In the West, Watauga's 27-19 win over Charlotte Catholic sets up a showdown with Sun Valley, who dominated Freedom 46-20 in the upset of the round. Northern Guilford destroyed Kings Mountain 37-7 and will face Ashbrook, who edged Dudley 15-7 in a defensive struggle.

7A: Favorites Flex Their Muscles

The 7A bracket saw the cream rise to the top as all four top seeds advanced in dominant fashion. Cardinal Gibbons rolled past Hillside 40-19, while Garner put up a stunning 63-26 demolition of Cape Fear that has the Trojans looking like legitimate title contenders.

Southeast Raleigh's 49-37 win over Cleveland and Clayton's 47-7 thrashing of D.H. Conley complete the East's Final Four.

In the West, Grimsley made a statement with a 55-12 blowout of Jack Britt, while Reagan survived a heart-stopper against Mooresville 32-31. Weddington cruised past Lake Norman 42-7, and Independence dominated Richmond Senior 52-18.

The Cardinal Gibbons-Garner matchup looms as the game of the weekend, pitting two explosive offenses against each other in what could be a shootout for the ages.

8A: Charlotte Metro Showdown Set

In the state's largest classification, Hoggard continued their dominant run with a 40-14 victory over Rolesville, setting up an East Regional final against Millbrook, who handled Jordan 27-10.

The West Regional will be an all-Charlotte affair as Hough dismantled West Forsyth 28-10 to earn a date with West Charlotte, who knocked off Myers Park 34-21 in a battle of Mecklenburg County powers.

Looking Ahead

This week's fourth-round matchups promise to deliver even more drama as teams battle for spots in regional championships. The 2A through 7A classifications will play their fourth round on Thanksgiving week, while 1A and 8A will crown regional champions who'll advance directly to the state finals.

With favorites falling, underdogs rising, and championship dreams on the line, the 2024 playoffs continue to deliver the drama that makes North Carolina high school football special.

Notable Stats: Biggest Blowout: Garner 63, Cape Fear 26 (37 points) Closest Games: Three one-point victories (Croatan, Reagan, West Davidson) Most Points: South Point (61) Shutout: Starmount 35, South Stanly 0

1A REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

East Regional

Wilson Prep vs. Northside Pinetown

West Regional

Robbinsville vs. South Davidson

2A FOURTH ROUND

East

#1 Tarboro vs. #4 East Bladen

#2 Warren County vs. #6 Holmes

West

#1 Murphy vs. #5 Corvian Community

#2 Starmount vs. #11 Mitchell

3A FOURTH ROUND

East

#1 James Kenan vs. #13 Farmville Central

#7 Northeastern vs. #14 Kinston

West

#8 Lincolnton vs. #12 West Davidson

#10 Shelby vs. #3 Eastern Randolph

4A FOURTH ROUND

East

#1 Reidsville vs. #4 Central Davidson

#2 West Craven vs. #11 SouthWest Edgecombe

West

#1 Brevard vs. #4 Pisgah

#2 Hibriten vs. #6 Maiden

5A FOURTH ROUND

East

#1 Hunt vs. #4 Croatan

#7 Rocky Mount vs. #3 Northside - Jacksonville

West

#1 South Point vs. #4 Crest

#2 Jay M. Robinson vs. #3 Hickory

6A FOURTH ROUND

East

#1 Jacksonville vs. #4 Union Pines

#2 Northern Nash vs. #3 Middle Creek

West

#1 Watauga vs. #5 Sun Valley

#2 Northern Guilford vs. #3 Ashbrook

7A FOURTH ROUND

East

#1 Cardinal Gibbons vs. #4 Garner

#3 Clayton#7 vs. Southeast Raleigh 

West

#1 Grimsley vs. #5 Reagan

#2 Weddington vs. #3 Independence

8A REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

East Regional

#1 Hoggard vs. #2 Millbrook

West Regional

#1 Hough vs. #2 West Charlotte

The second round of the NCHSAA playoffs delivered high-scoring nights, tight finishes, and dominant efforts across all eight classifications. Top seeds across the state largely held serve, while several mid-bracket teams continued surprise postseason pushes.

1A

East:
#1 KIPP Pride advanced with a 48-7 win over #8 Sallie B. Howard. #4 Wilson Prep outscored #5 SCPA 64-40, #2 Northside-Pinetown rolled past #7 Hobgood Charter 48-7, and #3 Bear Grass Charter topped #11 North Edgecombe 49-14.

West:
#1 Robbinsville powered through #9 Andrews 56-7, while #4 North Stokes fell to #5 East Columbus 32-21. #2 South Davidson defeated #7 Rosman 27-8, and #3 Thomas Jefferson Classical shut out #6 WSPA 43-0.

2A

East:
Top-seeded #1 Tarboro cruised 52-0 over #16 Camden County. #8 Hobbton edged #9 Lakewood 20-14, #4 East Bladen shut out #20 Union 50-0, and #5 Manteo beat #12 Northampton County 36-8. #2 Warren County handled #18 Rosewood 36-6, #10 East Carteret upset #7 Gates County 61-18, #3 North Duplin blanked #14 Southside 42-0, and #6 Holmes beat #11 Perquimans 55-16.

West:
#1 Murphy dominated #16 Albemarle 57-14. #9 Community School of Davidson stunned #8 Swain County 65-13, while #4 East Wilkes beat #13 Hayesville 44-7. #5 Corvian Community cruised over #12 North Rowan 45-7. #2 Starmount beat #15 Cherryville 56-7, #7 South Stanly shut out #10 Christ the King 38-0, #14 Mountain Island Charter upset #3 Alleghany 7-6, and #11 Mitchell beat #6 Bishop McGuinness 42-12.

3A

East:
#1 James Kenan beat #16 Wallace-Rose Hill 26-7. #9 Ayden-Grifton edged #8 Whiteville 27-26. #13 Farmville Central upset #4 Louisburg 58-27, #5 Martin County held off #12 Wake Prep 28-20, and #2 Pender shut out #15 Hertford County 60-0. #7 Northeastern topped #10 South Columbus 56-21. #14 Kinston upset #3 Midway 34-13, and #6 Pasquotank County beat #11 Princeton 54-41.

West:
#1 Mountain Heritage rolled past #16 West Lincoln 46-13, #9 Hendersonville fell just short against #8 Lincolnton 28-27, and #4 North Stanly held off #13 East Surry 49-45. #5 Providence Grove fell 31-21 to #12 West Davidson. #2 Mount Airy blanked #15 Thomasville 52-0, while #10 Shelby beat #7 East Rutherford 65-34. #3 Eastern Randolph beat #19 Union Academy 43-7, and #6 Walkertown shut out #22 Wheatmore 67-0.

4A

East:
#1 Reidsville dominated #17 Red Springs 44-0. #9 Eastern Wayne beat #8 Southwestern Randolph 49-0, and #4 Central Davidson downed #13 Carver 49-8. #12 North Pitt upset #5 Randleman 28-23. #2 West Craven beat #18 Roanoke Rapids 41-6, #7 T.W. Andrews defeated #10 Clinton 36-17, #3 East Duplin beat #14 North Johnston 48-20, and #11 SouthWest Edgecombe edged #6 Bunn 29-24.

West:
#1 Brevard beat #16 West Stokes 41-14. #8 Burns handled #24 West Stanly 49-7. #4 Pisgah topped #13 West Iredell 41-26, and #5 Mount Pleasant beat #12 Tuscola 44-34. #2 Hibriten beat #18 R-S Central 43-19, #7 Stuart Cramer won a 60-49 shootout over #10 Bandys, #3 Newton-Conover beat #14 Foard 24-14, and #6 Maiden beat #11 North Surry 49-21.

5A

East:
#1 Hunt held off #16 Eastern Alamance 30-28. #8 Southern Nash beat #9 Southeast Alamance 58-39, #4 Croatan defeated #20 Seaforth 49-13, and #12 Havelock upset #5 Currituck 35-14. #2 Northeast Guilford beat #11 West Carteret 49-22, #7 Rocky Mount topped #23 South Granville 28-6, #3 Northside-Jacksonville beat #19 Person 41-20, and #6 St. Pauls defeated #18 Dixon 46-32.

West:
#1 South Point beat #17 Erwin 48-13. #8 Monroe defeated #9 West Rowan 49-14, #4 Crest routed #13 Concord 69-6, and #5 East Lincoln beat #12 West Henderson 56-15. #2 Jay M. Robinson blanked #15 North Davidson 42-0, #10 Oak Grove upset #7 Northwest Cabarrus 36-7, #3 Hickory routed #19 Montgomery Central 45-6, and #6 Franklin edged #11 Forest Hills 14-13.

6A

East:
#1 Jacksonville beat #16 Harnett Central 52-12. #8 Scotland outlasted #9 Terry Sanford 49-40. #4 Union Pines shut out #13 Lee County 35-0, and #5 Williams defeated #12 Franklinton 49-12. #2 Northern Nash beat #18 White Oak 48-18, #7 Seventy-First topped #10 South Johnston 22-3, #3 Middle Creek beat #14 West Brunswick 52-20, and #6 Southern Alamance beat #11 J.H. Rose 55-36.

West:
#1 Watauga beat #16 St. Stephens 47-6. #8 Charlotte Catholic shut out #9 A.C. Reynolds 27-0. #4 Freedom beat #20 Central Cabarrus 40-6, and #5 Sun Valley handled #12 Olympic 42-6. #2 Northern Guilford beat #15 Asheville 46-13, #10 Kings Mountain edged #7 T.C. Roberson 21-20, #3 Ashbrook beat #14 Statesville 22-14, and #11 Dudley upset #6 Asheboro 21-6.

7A

East:
#1 Cardinal Gibbons rolled past #24 Ashley 52-8. #8 Hillside blanked #9 Ashley 33-0, #4 Garner beat #14 New Hanover 37-24, and #5 Cape Fear routed #13 Wake Forest 47-7. #2 Cleveland handled #17 South Garner 55-3, #7 Southeast Raleigh topped #10 New Bern 62-28, #3 Clayton beat #18 South Garner 29-0, and #6 D.H. Conley beat #12 Sanderson 44-32.

West:
#1 Grimsley beat #17 West Cabarrus 42-7. #8 Jack Britt edged #9 Davie County 22-20. #4 Mooresville defeated #13 Butler 38-14, and #5 Reagan beat #12 A.L. Brown 42-7. #2 Weddington shut out #15 Marvin Ridge 63-0, #7 Lake Norman beat #10 East Forsyth 28-14, #3 Independence beat #14 Page 45-6, and #6 Richmond Senior held off #11 Porter Ridge 48-43.

8A

East:
#1 Hoggard dominated #9 Willow Spring 48-0. #5 Rolesville upset #4 Apex Friendship 14-7, #2 Millbrook blanked #7 Panther Creek 65-0, and #3 Jordan edged #6 Leesville Road 28-24.

West:
#1 Hough powered past #9 Palisades 63-7. #5 West Forsyth upset #4 Mallard Creek 16-10, #2 West Charlotte beat #7 Providence 41-0, and #3 Myers Park beat #11 Chambers 42-0.

Third Round Matchups

(All matchups listed in bracket order, using seeds)

1A

East:
#1 KIPP Pride vs #4 Wilson Prep
#2 Northside-Pinetown vs #3 Bear Grass Charter

West:
#1 Robbinsville vs #5 East Columbus
#2 South Davidson vs #3 Thomas Jefferson Classical

2A

East:
#1 Tarboro vs #8 Hobbton
#4 East Bladen vs #5 Manteo
#2 Warren County vs #10 East Carteret
#3 North Duplin vs #6 Holmes

West:
#1 Murphy vs #9 Community School of Davidson
#4 East Wilkes vs #5 Corvian Community
#2 Starmount vs #7 South Stanly
#11 Mitchell vs #14 Mountain Island Charter

3A

East:
#1 James Kenan vs #9 Ayden-Grifton
#13 Farmville Central vs #5 Martin County
#2 Pender vs #7 Northeastern
#6 Pasquotank County vs #14 Kinston

West:
#1 Mountain Heritage vs #8 Lincolnton
#4 North Stanly vs #12 West Davidson
#2 Mount Airy vs #10 Shelby
#3 Eastern Randolph vs #6 Walkertown

4A

East:
#1 Reidsville vs #9 Eastern Wayne
#4 Central Davidson vs #12 North Pitt
#2 West Craven vs #7 T.W. Andrews
#3 East Duplin vs #11 SouthWest Edgecombe

West:
#1 Brevard vs #8 Burns
#4 Pisgah vs #5 Mount Pleasant
#2 Hibriten vs #7 Stuart Cramer
#3 Newton-Conover vs #6 Maiden

5A

East:
#1 Hunt vs #8 Southern Nash
#4 Croatan vs #12 Havelock
#2 Northeast Guilford vs #7 Rocky Mount
#3 Northside-Jacksonville vs #6 St. Pauls

West:
#1 South Point vs #8 Monroe
#4 Crest vs #5 East Lincoln
#2 Jay M. Robinson vs #10 Oak Grove
#3 Hickory vs #6 Franklin

6A

East:
#1 Jacksonville vs #8 Scotland
#4 Union Pines vs #5 Williams
#2 Northern Nash vs #7 Seventy-First
#3 Middle Creek vs #6 Southern Alamance

West:
#1 Watauga vs #8 Charlotte Catholic
#4 Freedom vs #5 Sun Valley
#2 Northern Guilford vs #10 Kings Mountain
#3 Ashbrook vs #11 Dudley

7A

East:
#1 Cardinal Gibbons vs #8 Hillside
#4 Garner vs #5 Cape Fear
#2 Cleveland vs #7 Southeast Raleigh
#3 Clayton vs #6 D.H. Conley

West:
#1 Grimsley vs #8 Jack Britt
#4 Mooresville vs #5 Reagan
#2 Weddington vs #7 Lake Norman
#3 Independence vs #6 Richmond Senior

8A

East:
#1 Hoggard vs #5 Rolesville
#2 Millbrook vs #3 Jordan

West:
#1 Hough vs #5 West Forsyth
#2 West Charlotte vs #3 Myers Park