As the NCHSAA football playoffs head into the fourth round, anticipation is high for thrilling matchups and historic achievements. Among the standout narratives is Tarboro's remarkable 16th consecutive post-Thanksgiving appearance, the longest streak in North Carolina. The Vikings, eyeing an eighth straight fourth-round presence, have been dominant in the East Regional, clinching the title six years in a row.

In a clash of resilience and ambition, Tarboro faces East Bladen, the No. 13 seed, marking their deepest playoff run since 2009. Wilson Prep, making only its second playoff appearance, is set for a post-Thanksgiving debut, while West Columbus looks to build on last year's near miss, determined to break through the fourth round after a hiatus since 1985.

Robbinsville, a familiar face in the fourth round with six appearances in the last decade, seeks redemption after falling short in the third round last season. North Rowan, making its first fourth-round appearance since 1992, aims to recapture the glory of its 1992 state runner-up finish.

In the 2A bracket, Clinton and Nash Central are making significant playoff strides, with Clinton making its first fourth-round appearance since 2019, and Nash Central celebrating its inaugural entry into the round. Whiteville, back after a 1987 2A Championship, showcases their resilience in the 1A Classification, while Northeastern returns for the seventh time since 2010.

The 3A bracket sees perennial contenders Havelock and Crest making their mark once again, with Havelock on its 14th fourth-round appearance and Crest in its 15th. Southern Alamance is set for its fourth-round debut, adding an element of unpredictability to the mix.

In the 4A bracket, Rolesville continues its dominance with a fourth consecutive appearance, while Cardinal Gibbons looks for redemption after last year's second-round exit. Butler, making its seventh fourth-round appearance, faces Independence, marking the Patriots' return after a hiatus since 2009.

The excitement is further amplified by the notable high-scoring encounters in the third round, setting the stage for a gripping fourth round. Notably, the clash between Nash Central and Hertford County produced a record-breaking combined score, securing its place in the NCHSAA Football Record Book.

As fans gear up for the upcoming matchups, the stage is set for a weekend of thrilling football action, where history will be made, and teams will battle for a coveted spot in the Regional Finals.

4A West

#1 Weddington 42, #32 Providence 7

#16 Chambers 45, #17 Northwest Guilford 20

#8 Roberson 42, #25 Reagan 21

#9 Myers Park 24, #24 Charlotte Catholic 42

#5 Hough 51, #28 Asheville 0

#12 Porter Ridge 41, #21 Cuthbertson 0

#13 Sun Valley 44, #20 Cox Mill 18

#4 Grimsley 54, #29 North Mecklenburg 0

#3 Mooresville 24, #30 A.L. Brown 18 (OT)

#14 Davie County 26, #19 Mt. Tabor 48

#6 Butler 49, #27 Alexander Central 7

#11 West Forsyth 32, #22 Ardrey Kell 15

#7 East Forsyth 42, #26 Page 6

#10 Lake Norman 0, #23 Independence 35

#15 Marvin Ridge 7, #18 Mallard Creek 41

#2 Watauga 54, #31 Hickory Ridge 34

4A East:

#1 Rolesville 62, #32 Swett 0

#16 Garner 19, #17 Wake Forest 42

#8 Jack Britt 9, #25 Fuquay-Varina 17

#9 Pine Forest 19, #24 Ashley 35

#5 Cardinal Gibbons 40, #28 Overhills 0

#12 Millbrook 28, #21 Heritage 21

#13 Clayton 55, #20 South View 20

#4 Pinecrest 45, #29 South Garner 31

#3 Hoggard 52, #30 Chapel Hill 0

#14 Holly Springs 21, #19 Jordan 42

#6 Apex Friendship 27, #27 Southeast Raleigh 6

#11 Laney 27, #22 Middle Creek 13

#7 Hillside 6, #26 New Hanover 23

#10 New Bern 51, #23 Apex 35

#15 Leesville Road 27, #18 Richmond Senior 0

#2 Cleveland 57, #31 Gray's Creek 13

3A West:

#1 Crest 53, #32 Parkwood 0

#16 Statesville 28, #17 South Point 27

#8 West Charlotte 21, #25 Northeast Guilford 0

#9 Hibriten 41, #24 Tuscola 40

#5 Jay M. Robinson 42, #28 North Davidson 0

#12 Northwest Cabarrus 52, #21 West Rowan 21

#13 Eastern Guilford 27, #20 Central Davidson 30

#4 Dudley 63, #29 West Iredell 14

#3 West Henderson 61, #30 Erwin 15

#14 Ledford 13, #19 East Lincoln 49

#6 Oak Grove 34, #27 Ashbrook 0

#11 Pisgah 35, #22 North Henderson 17

#7 A.C. Reynolds 45, #26 North Gaston 0

#10 Kings Mountain 37, #23 Smoky Mountain 7

#15 North Lincoln 50, #18 Rockingham County 7

#2 Hickory 51, #31 Hunter Huss 32

3A East:

#1 Havelock 62, #32 Dixon 0

#16 Cape Fear 33, #17 Western Alamance 13

#8 White Oak 19, #25 J.H. Rose 21

#9 North Brunswick 28, #24 Person 27

#5 Scotland County 48, #28 Rocky Mount 23

#12 Eastern Alamance 7, #21 Southern Durham 44

#13 Northern Nash 56, #20 Richlands 28

#4 Southern Nash 49, #29 Croatan 15

#3 Southern Alamance 44, #30 Orange 0

#14 Jacksonville 55, #19 C.B. Aycock 21

#6 Vance County 27, #27 Terry Sanford 34

#11 Harnett Central 42, #22 West Carteret 30

#7 Fike 43, #26 Southern Lee 21

#10 Currituck County 28, #23 South Johnston 21

#15 Williams 44, #18 Hunt 22

#2 Seventy-First 56, #31 Triton 7

2A West:

#1 Reidsville 58, #32 Madison 0

#16 West Stokes 19, #17 Southwestern Randolph 6

#8 Brevard 44, #25 Trinity 13

#9 North Stanly 34, #24 T.W. Andrews 32

#5 Monroe 63, #28 Bandys 13

#12 West Lincoln 53, #21 Chase 35

#13 Burns 63, #20 Pine Lake Prep 34

#4 Bunker Hill 61, #29 East Rutherford 7

#3 Community School of Davidson 38, #30 Lexington 16

#14 East Surry 42, #19 Providence Grove 13

#6 Randleman 43, #27 West Stanly 0

#11 Forest Hills 28, #22 Anson 7

#7 Shelby 62, #26 Mount Pleasant 14

#10 North Surry 21, #23 Lincolnton 35

#15 Maiden 31, #18 East Gaston 21

#2 Salisbury 55, #31 East Davidson 21

2A East:

#1 Clinton 64, #32 Kinston 12

#16 Beddingfield 18, #17 James Kenan 16

#8 Cummings 27, #25 Heide Trask 22

#9 Martin County, #24 Southeast Alamance 27

#5 Wallace-Rose Hill 55, #28 Greene Central 6

#12 Hertford 44, #21 S. Pauls 36

#13 West Craven 22, #20 North Pitt 12

#4 Nash Central 47, #29 Roanoke Rapids 8

#3 SouthWest Edgecombe 36, #30 Red Springs 13

#14 Farmville Central 42, #19 Southwest Onslow 35

#6 Whiteville 42, #27 South Granville 0

#11 East Duplin 41, #22 Eastern Wayne 18

#7 Princeton 63, #26 Camden County 20

#10 Louisburg 46, #23 Northwood 43

#15 Midway 13, #18 Holmes 38

#2 Northeastern 41, #31 North Johnston 21

1A West:

#1 Robbinsville 55, #32 Thomas Jefferson 7

#16 Mountain Island Charter 27, #17 Alleghany 22

#8 Bessemer City 52, #25 South Stanly 32

#9 Swain County 47, #24 Avery County 0

#5 Mountain Heritage 51, #28 Carver 6

#12 Starmount 35, #21 Cherokee 21

#13 Draughn 28, #20 Corvian Community 38

#4 North Rowan 63, #29 Elkin 19

#3 Eastern Randolph 68, #30 Cherryville 7

#14 Hayesville 28, #19 Christ the King 0

#6 Albemarle 49, #27 South Davidson 0

#11 Thomasville 49, #22 Andrews 6

#7 Bishop McGuinness 50, #26 South Stokes 8

#10 Murphy 57, #23 Polk County 21

#15 Mitchell 33, #18 East Wilkes 15

#2 Mount Airy 55, #31 Union Academy 3

1A East:

#1 Tarboro BYE

#17 Northampton 54, #16 Hobbton 36

#8 North Duplin 35, #25 Pamlico 27

#9 Southeast Halifax 66, #24 Union 0

#5 Bear Grass Charter BYE

#12 Rosewood 41, #21 Washington County 28

#13 East Bladen 57, #20 North Edgecombe 14

#4 Northside (Pinetown) BYE

#3 Wilson Prep BYE

#19 Weldon 20, #14 Gates County 14

#6 North Moore 28, #27 Chatham Central 0

#11 Bertie 34, #22 Southside 14

#7 Lakewood 60, #26 Northwest Halifax 16

#10 Perquimans 40, #23 East Columbus 6

#18 Pender 58, #15 Warren County 42

#2 West Columbus BYE

As the North Carolina high school football season gains momentum, the Week 3 Carolina Gridiron rankings have unveiled significant shifts and impressive climbs among the top fifteen teams across all four classifications. This comprehensive overview delves into the updated standings, highlighting notable movements that have taken place since Week 2.

4A Classification: Grimsley Maintains Dominance Amidst Changes

In the 4A classification, the Whirlies of Grimsley continue to assert their dominance, securing the top position for yet another week. A noteworthy development, however, is the upward movement of Mallard Creek, which surged from 6th place in Week 2 to 3rd place in Week 3. A close loss to nationally ranked top-five Buford was impressive enough for the Mavericks to move up the rankings.

The Week 3 rankings for the 4A classification are as follows:

1. Grimsley

2. Weddington

3. Mallard Creek

4. East Forsyth

5. Charlotte Catholic

6. Hough

7. Cardinal Gibbons

8. New Bern

9. Independence

10. West Forsyth

11. Mooresville

12. Chambers

13. Butler

14. Rolesville

15. Millbrook

3A Classification: Crest Ascends to the Summit, Dudley's Swift Rise

Shifting our attention to the 3A classification, Crest High School emerges as the new front-runner, surpassing Kings Mountain for the number one spot after the Chargers’ Week 2 win over county rival, and top 2A contender, Burns. An intriguing development in this classification is the notable surge of the Dudley Panthers, who jumped five spots this week after an impressive 57-0 win last Friday night. 

The Week 3 rankings for the 3A classification are as follows:

1. Crest

2. Kings Mountain

3. Dudley

4. Seventy-First

5. Northern Nash

6. East Lincoln

7. South Point

8. AC Reynolds

9. Havelock

10. West Charlotte

11. Scotland

12. Eastern Guilford

13. Eastern Alamance

14. Rose

15. West Henderson

2A Classification: Clinton and Salisbury Surge, Reidsville Holds Strong

Transitioning to the 2A classification, Reidsville maintains its formidable position at the top, showcasing consistent excellence and a willingness to take down any competition regardless of classification. Meanwhile, Clinton and Salisbury have executed impressive jumps, moving to the 2nd and 3rd places, respectively, from their previous standings after taking down formidable competition last week.

The Week 3 rankings for the 2A classification are as follows:

1. Reidsville

2. Clinton

3. Salisbury

4. East Duplin

5. Northeastern

6. Burns

7. Monroe

8. Forest Hills

9. Whiteville

10. Shelby

11. Bunker Hill

12. Maiden

13. Chase

14. James Kenan

15. Edenton Holmes

1A Classification: Mount Airy Continues Reign, Starmount Makes an Impact

Lastly, in the 1A classification, Mount Airy remains steadfast in its position at the top, displaying unwavering dominance. The Vikings of Tarboro are right on the Granite Bears’ heels, however. A team to keep an eye on this week is Starmount as the Rams’ remarkable rise from unranked in Week 2 to 13th place this week shows a team cementing its place in the 1A rankings early in the season.

The Week 3 rankings for the 1A classification are as follows:

1. Mount Airy

2. Tarboro

3. Robbinsville

4. Mitchell

5. Swain

6. Eastern Randolph

7. Andrews

8. Draughn

9. Thomasville

10. Northampton

11. Murphy

12. Hayesville

13. Starmount

14. Mountain Heritage

15. Mountain Island

As the North Carolina high school football season progresses, these rankings provide valuable insights into the evolving landscape of competition, showcasing both consistency and surprises within each classification. The impressive jumps by various teams emphasize the dynamic nature of the sport and the potential for underdogs to make their mark. With each passing week, fans can anticipate more thrilling matchups and captivating developments on the gridiron.

In an exciting update for North Carolina high school football enthusiasts, the Week 2 Carolina Gridiron rankings have been released, showcasing the top fifteen teams across four classifications. The rankings, based on a combination of performance and potential, provide an insightful snapshot of the current state of high school football across the state.

4A: Grimsley Holding Strong at Number One

In the 4A classification, Grimsley continues to hold the top spot after an impressive Week 1 showing on the road at Mount Tabor and will face a formidable Rolesville team this Friday night. East Forsyth and Weddington are right on their heels, securing their positions at second and third. The Cardinal Gibbons team also made a statement, rising to fourth place after an intense matchup with Jordan last week.

Here's the full 4A lineup for Week 2:

1. Grimsley
2. East Forsyth
3. Weddington
4. Cardinal Gibbons
5. Hough
6. Mallard Creek
7. New Bern
8. Chambers
9. Charlotte Catholic
10. Millbrook
11. Independence
12. Rolesville
13. Butler
14. Hillside
15. Mooresville

3A: Kings Mountain Making Waves

In the 3A classification, Kings Mountain takes the lead after a stunning Week 1 performance against Shelby. Cleveland County rival Crest follows closely in second place, with Northern Nash rounding out the top three. Notable contenders like Seventy-First and East Lincoln continue to battle for supremacy in this fiercely competitive classification.

Here's the full 3A lineup for Week 2:

1. Kings Mountain
2. Crest
3. Northern Nash
4. Seventy-First
5. East Lincoln
6. South Point
7. AC Reynolds
8. Dudley
9. Eastern Alamance
10. Rose
11. Williams
12. Havelock
13. Southern Alamance
14. Cape Fear
15. West Charlotte

2A: Reidsville's Domination

Reidsville High School's exceptional roster depth and start to the season has propelled them to the number one spot in the 2A classification. Monroe and Burns claim second and third place, respectively, after showcasing their prowess on the field and combining to outscore their opponents 98-0 in Week 1 action. The classification remains highly competitive, with East Duplin and Wallace-Rose Hill making significant strides to climb the rankings.

Here's the full 2A lineup for Week 2:

1. Reidsville
2. Monroe
3. Burns
4. East Duplin
5. Wallace-Rose Hill
6. Salisbury
7. Clinton
8. Shelby
9. Forest Hills
10. Bunker Hill
11. Chase
12. Hertford
13. Northeastern
14. James Kenan
15. Maiden

1A: Mount Airy Taking the Lead

Defending champion Mount Airy's dominant 58-0 Week 1 showing has earned them the top position in the 1A rankings. Tarboro and Robbinsville closely follow in second and third, displaying their determination to challenge the Granite Bears for the top spot in 1A football. Mitchell and Eastern Randolph round out the top five.

Here's the full 1A lineup for Week 2:

1. Mount Airy
2. Tarboro
3. Robbinsville
4. Mitchell
5. Eastern Randolph
6. Andrews
7. Draughn
8. Murphy
9. Thomasville
10. Swain
11. Polk
12. North Rowan
13. Hayesville
14. Northampton
15. Corvian

Get ready for some serious gridiron action, folks! Each week brings new twists, unexpected turns, and those unforgettable moments that make high school football a true thrill. These young athletes are giving it their all, and we're here for every heart-stopping play and triumphant touchdown. Stay tuned for more exciting updates! 

1A

Mount Airy 20, Tarboro 7
MVP – Tyler Mason

Mount Airy Def. MOP – Walker Stroup
Mount Airy Off. MOP – Caleb Reid
Tarboro Def. MOP – Omarion Lewis
Tarboro Off. MOP – Kamerin McDowell-Moore

Mount Airy Defense Stifles Tarboro En Route to 1A Title Victory

2A

East Duplin 24, Reidsville 21
MVP – Avery Gaby

Reidsville Def. MOP – Jaden McCain
Reidsville Off. MOP – Dionte Neal
East Duplin Def. MOP – Rodrigo Sanchez
East Duplin Off. MOP – Nizaya Hall

East Duplin Survives Against Reidsville to Claim 2A Crown

3A

East Lincoln 30, Northern Nash 15
MVP – Tyler Mizzell

East Lincoln Def. MOP – Ben Cutter
East Lincoln Off. MOP – Keandre Walker
Northern Nash Def. MOP – Carson Jenkins
Northern Nash Off. MOP – Keno Jones

East Lincoln Wins Third Title in Eleven Years

4A

New Bern 40, Grimsley 28
MVP – No'Tavien Green

Grimsley Def. MOP – Keshaun Jones
Grimsley Off. MOP – #22 Mitchell Summers
New Bern Def. MOP – KJ Sampson
New Bern Off. MOP – Aronne Herring

New Bern Rushes Past Grimsley for 4A Title

1A FOOTBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP REGIONAL FINALS 

EAST

#1 Tarboro (13-1) 35, #3 Rosewood (10-5) 7

WEST

#4 Mount Airy (14-1) 35, #6 Draughn (13-2) 6

2A FOOTBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP REGIONAL FINALS 

EAST

#2 East Duplin (14-1) 28, #12 Wallace-Rose Hill (12-3) 26

WEST

#1 Reidsville (14-1) 32, #3 Burns (13-2) 14

3A FOOTBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP REGIONAL FINALS 

EAST

#1 Northern Nash (15-0) 23, #3 Seventy-First (14-1) 22

WEST

#4 East Lincoln (15-0) 14, #11 South Point (13-2) 7

4A FOOTBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP REGIONAL FINALS 

EAST

#2 New Bern (15-0) 35, #12 Millbrook (13-2) 27

WEST

#1 Grimsley (15-0) 28, #6 Weddington (13-2) 27

FOURTH ROUND SCORES

1A

EAST

Tarboro 45, Northampton 20

Rosewood 27, North Moore 7

WEST

Mount Airy 35, Eastern Randolph 17

Draughn 42, Andrews 21

2A

EAST

Wallace Rose Hill 48, Princeton 14

East Duplin 49, Whiteville 6

WEST

Reidsville 34, Maiden 0

Burns 49, Monroe 40

3A

EAST

Northern Nash 42, Triton 7

Seventy-First 38, Terry Sanford 13

WEST

East Lincoln 46, Kings Mountain 20

South Point 28, Eastern Guilford 25

4A

EAST

Millbrook 19, Hillside 14

New Bern 70, Rolesville 34

WEST

Grimsley 40, Hough 37 (3 OT)

Weddington 17, AC Reynolds 10

REGIONAL FINAL MATCHUPS

1A

EAST

Rosewood at Tarboro

WEST

Draughn at Mount Airy

2A

EAST

Wallace-Rose Hill at East Duplin

WEST

Burns at Reidsville

3A

EAST

Seventy-First at Northern Nash

WEST

South Point at East Lincoln

4A

EAST

Millbrook at New Bern

WEST

Weddington at Grimsley

1A

EAST

Tarboro 34, Riverside-Martin 15

Northampton 32, West Columbus 18

Rosewood 28, Hobbton 14

North Moore 42, Perquimans 26

WEST

Eastern Randolph 29, Robbinsville 26

Mount Airy 49, Hayesville 0

Draughn 19, Thomasville 14

Andrews 50, Murphy 23

2A

EAST

Princeton 63, Cummings 55

Wallace Rose Hill 28, Nash Central 7

Whiteville 25, Hertford County 24

East Duplin 28, Clinton 27

WEST

Reidsville 30, Chase 0

Maiden 37, Bunker Hill 14

Burns 24, Salisbury 20

Monroe 28, East Surry 23

3A

EAST

Northern Nash 21, Southern Durham 14

Triton 37, Jacksonville 35

Seventy-First 40, North Brunswick 8

Terry Sanford 27, Eastern Alamance 17

WEST

Kings Mountain 22, West Charlotte 19

East Lincoln 28, Ledford 7

South Point 21, Crest 20

Eastern Guilford 35, West Henderson 17

4A

EAST

Hillside 28, Pine Forest 7

Millbrook 35, Southern Alamance 7

Rolesville 42, Wake Forest 28

New Bern 38, Jordan 33

WEST

Grimsley 44, Independence 36

Hough 17, East Forsyth 7

Weddington 35, Northwest Guilford 14

A.C. Reynolds 21, Butler 17

FOURTH ROUND PAIRINGS

1A

EAST

Tarboro vs. Northampton

Rosewood vs. North Moore

WEST

Eastern Randolph vs. Mount Airy

Draughn 19 vs. Andrews

2A

EAST

Princeton vs. Wallace Rose Hill

Whiteville vs. East Duplin

WEST

Reidsville vs. Maiden

Burns vs. Monroe

3A

EAST

Northern Nash vs Triton

Seventy-First vs. Terry Sanford

WEST

Kings Mountain vs. East Lincoln

South Point vs. Eastern Guilford

4A

EAST

Hillside vs. Millbrook

Rolesville vs. New Bern

WEST

Grimsley vs. Hough

Weddington vs. A.C. Reynolds

1A

EAST

Tarboro 48, Southeast Halifax 0

Riverside-Martin 44, North Edgecombe 14

West Columbus 42, Washington County 30

Northampton County 28, Northside-Pinetown 20

Rosewood 49, Warren County 16

Hobbton 42, Southside 34

Perquimans 48, East Columbus 14

North Moore 13, Pender 12

WEST

Eastern Randolph 28, Mountain Heritage 12

Robbinsville 39, Cherokee 12

Hayesville 14, Christ the King 13

Mount Airy 57, North Rowan 7

Thomasville 21, Swain County 0

Draughn 35, Mitchell 10

Murphy 38, East Wilkes 34

Andrews 35, Mountain Island Charter 0

2A

EAST

Princeton 71, Trask 34

Cummings 42, Midway 7

Wallace Rose Hill 35, Northeastern 31

Nash Central 36, Greene Central 28

Whiteville 42, Holmes 35

Hertford 44, West Craven 43

Clinton 26, South Granville 0

East Duplin 31, James Kenan 17

WEST

Reidsville 51, Providence Grove 25

Chase 35, Robinson 14

Maiden 46, Mount Pleasant 13

Bunker Hill 41, Community School of Davidson 40

Burns 42, Shelby 0

Salisbury 48, Pine Lake Prep 13

Monroe 55, Lincolnton 7

East Surry 21, Hendersonville 16

3A

EAST

Northern Nash 27, Southern Nash 12

Southern Durham 27, Vance County 7

Triton 35, Hunt 16

Jacksonville 49, Havelock 42

Seventy-First 28, JH Rose 20

North Brunswick 53, Lee County 34

Terry Sanford 59, Scotland County 55

Eastern Alamance 27, Williams 24

WEST

Kings Mountain 42, Smoky Mountain 0

West Charlotte 56, Hibriten 7

Ledford 42, Northwest Cabarrus 28

East Lincoln 35, Tuscola 7

Crest 42, Oak Grove 15

South Point 74, Dudley 41

Eastern Guilford 64, Erwin 42

West Henderson 56, West Rowan 42

4A

EAST

Hillside 46, Apex 43

Pine Forest 16, Holly Springs 10

Millbrook 42, Cardinal Gibbons 30

Southern Alamance 38, New Hanover 32

Wake Forest 45, Leesville Road 21

Rolesville 28, Cleveland 21

Jordan 32, Pinecrest 28

New Bern 21, Hoggard 0

WEST

Grimsley 42, Charlotte Catholic 30

Independence 55, Olympic 6

Hough 16, Mallard Creek 6

East Forsyth 42, Mount Tabor 0

Northwest Guilford 33, Watauga 27

Weddington 30, Cox Mill 0

A.C. Reynolds 17, Chambers 16

Butler 41, Mooresville 21

1A FOOTBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP THIRD ROUND PAIRINGS

EAST

#1 Tarboro (10-1) vs. #8 Riverside-Martin (11-1)

#4 Northampton County (10-2) vs. #5 West Columbus (9-3)

#3 Rosewood (8-4) vs. #11 Hobbton (10-2)

#2 North Moore (12-0) vs. #23 Perquimans (4-8)

WEST

#1 Eastern Randolph (10-1) vs. #8 Robbinsville (9-3)

#4 Mount Airy (11-1) vs. #12 Hayesville (7-5)

#3 Thomasville (11-1) vs. #6 Draughn (11-1)

#2 Andrews (12-0) vs. #7 Murphy (9-3)

2A FOOTBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP THIRD ROUND PAIRINGS

EAST

#1 Princeton (11-1) vs. #8 Cummings (8-3)

#4 Nash Central (9-3) vs. #12 Wallace-Rose Hill (10-2)

#3 Whiteville (11-1) vs. #11 Hertford County (11-1)

#2 East Duplin (11-1) vs. #7 Clinton (11-1)

WEST

#1 Reidsville (11-1) vs. #8 Chase (12-0)

#5 Maiden (11-1) vs. #13 Bunker Hill (11-1)

#3 Burns (11-1) vs. #6 Salisbury (11-1)

#2 East Surry (12-0) vs. #7 Monroe (11-1)

3A FOOTBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP THIRD ROUND PAIRINGS

EAST

#1 Northern Nash (12-0) vs. #9 Southern Durham (8-4)

#20 Jacksonville (7-4) vs. #28 Triton (7-5)

#3 Seventy-First (12-0) vs. #6 North Brunswick (11-1)

#2 Eastern Alamance (11-1) vs. #7 Terry Sanford (10-2)

WEST

#1 Kings Mountain (12-0) vs. #8 West Charlotte (7-5)

#4 East Lincoln (12-0) vs. #12 Ledford (11-1)

#11 South Point (11-1) vs. #14 Crest (9-3)

#2 West Henderson (12-0) vs. #23 Eastern Guilford (8-4)

4A FOOTBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP THIRD ROUND PAIRINGS

EAST

#1 Hillside (12-0) vs. #9 Pine Forest (10-2)

#12 Millbrook (11-1) vs. #13 Southern Alamance (9-3)

#3 Wake Forest (10-2) vs. #11 Rolesville (9-3)

#2 New Bern (12-0) vs. #23 Jordan (6-6)

WEST

#1 Grimsley (12-0) vs. #8 Independence (11-1)

#4 East Forsyth (12-0) vs. #5 Hough (10-2)

#6 Weddington (11-1) vs. #14 Northwest Guilford (10-2)

#7 A.C. Reynolds (11-1) vs. #15 Butler (10-2)

 1A East

Tarboro, Bye 

North Duplin 22, Southeast Halifax 42

Riverside-Martin 62, Pamlico County 12

North Edgecombe 48, KIPP Pride 6

West Columbus 47, South Creek 0

Gates County 20, Washington County 40

Northside-Pinetown 42, Weldon 6

Northampton Co. 68, Jones 6

Rosewood 44, Chatham Central 8

Warren County 32, Lakewood 16

Southside 2, Rocky Mount Prep (FF) 0

Hobbton 69, Northwest Halifax 28

East Columbus 28, Bear Grass Charter 6

Perquimans 34, Wilson Prep 32

Pender 22, Bertie 14

North Moore 53, Lejeune 7

1A West

Eastern Randolph, Bye 

Mountain Heritage 42, South Stokes 0

Robbinsville 40, Cherryville 14

Cherokee 28, Starmount 21

Christ the King 42, Avery County 13

Hayesville 37, Alleghany 22

North Rowan 49, Carver 6

Mount Airy 72, North Stokes 0

Thomasville 55, Elkin 7

Swain Co. 26, Winston-Salem Prep 8

Draughn 63, Union Academy 13

Mitchell 72, South Davidson 21

Murphy 49, Albemarle 18

East Wilkes 44, Thomas Jefferson 14

Mountain Island Charter 16, Bessemer City 14

Andrews 77, Highland Tech 8

2A East

Princeton 64, Goldsboro 8

Heide Trask 20, Eastern Wayne 6

Cummings 44, Bartlett Yancey 26

Midway 44, East Carteret 35

Northeastern 43, Farmville Central 19

Wallace-Rose Hill 74, Kinston 32

Greene Central 40, St. Pauls 8

Nash Central 60, North Johnston 12

Whiteville 13, Southwest Onslow 3

Holmes 66, SouthWest Edgecombe 41

West Craven 37, Bunn 8

Hertford County 40, East Bladen 8

Clinton 39, Beddingfield 18

South Granville 20, Roanoke Rapids 16

James Kenan 41, Camden County 10

East Duplin 71, North Pitt 16

2A West

Reidsville 76, Madison 14

Providence Grove 48, McMichael 14

Chase 74, North Wilkes 15

Jay M. Robinson 22, Wilkes Central 12

Maiden 68, Polk County 33

Mount Pleasant 28, Walkertown 13

Bunker Hill 41, East Davidson 8

Community School of Davidson 20, East Gaston 14

Burns 62, Morehead 13

Shelby 30, Forest Hills 13

Salisbury 28, Brevard 16

Pine Lake Prep 38, West Stokes 20

Monroe 56, North Stanly 6

Lincolnton 37, Randleman 36

Hendersonville 36, West Lincoln 29

East Surry 42, Anson 0

3A East

Northern Nash 25, Northside-Jacksonville 7

Southern Nash 62, White Oak 26

Vance Co. 28, West Carteret 26

Southern Durham 55, Richlands 12

C.B. Aycock 28, Triton 53

Hunt 3, Smithfield-Selma 0

Jacksonville 21, Rocky Mount 17

Havelock 68, Croatan 7

Seventy-First 62, South Johnston 0

J.H. Rose 44, Cape Fear 24

North Brunswick 14, Westover 6

Lee County 41, Currituck County 38

Terry Sanford 56, South Brunswick 29

Scotland 42, Fike 35

Williams 34, Western Alamance 20

Eastern Alamance 41, Franklinton 7

3A West

Kings Mountain 42, St. Stephens 6

Smoky Mountain 41, Central Davidson 38

West Charlotte 40, Cramer 13

Hibriten 32, Southern Guilford 27

Northwest Cabarrus 17, Ashbrook 3

Ledford 41, Freedom 0

Tuscola 35, Forestview 14

East Lincoln 51, Ashe County 6

Oak Grove 17, West Mecklenburg 12

Crest 33, Statesville 7

Dudley 43, Pisgah 5

South Point 48, Hickory 13

Erwin 41, Carson 27

Eastern Guilford 56, Parkwood 42

West Rowan 35, Franklin 7

West Henderson 45, North Davidson 28

4A East

Hillside 49, Hoke County 18

Apex 42, Panther Creek 35

Holly Springs 36, Richmond 33

Pine Forest 21, Fuquay-Varina 20

Cardinal Gibbons 50, Knightdale 8

Millbrook 27, Clayton 10

Southern Alamance 28, Riverside-Durham 21

New Hanover 45, Broughton 19

Wake Forest 42, Chapel Hill 8

Leesville Road 30, D.H. Conley 27

Cleveland 42, Topsail 14

Rolesville 41, Overhills 16

Pinecrest 42, Laney 35

Jordan 23, Jack Britt 20

Hoggard 42, Heritage 13

New Bern 56, Sanderson 14

4A West

Grimsley 69, Davie 37

Reagan 22, Charlotte Catholic 48

Independence 41, Page 13

Olympic 21, T.C. Roberson 14

Hough 49, Providence 0

Mallard Creek 26, Ardrey Kell 14

Mount Tabor 28, Asheville 26

East Forsyth 49, West Forsyth 0

Watauga 42, South Iredell 13

Northwest Guilford 45, Southeast Guilford 20

Weddington 29, Marvin Ridge 19

Cox Mill 45, Lake Norman 33

A.C. Reynolds 55, A.L. Brown 14

Chambers 34, Porter Ridge 3

Butler 28, Hickory Ridge 21

Mooresville 47, Southwest Guilford 26

1A FOOTBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP SECOND ROUND PAIRINGS

EAST

#1 Tarboro (9-1) vs. #17 Southeast Halifax (5-5)

#8 Riverside-Martin (10-1) vs. #9 North Edgecombe (8-3)

#5 West Columbus (8-3) vs. #21 Washington County (4-7)

#13 Northside-Pinetown (7-4) vs. #20 Weldon (3-5)

#3 Rosewood (7-4) vs. #14 Warren County (7-4)

#6 Southside (8-3) vs. #11 Hobbton (9-2)

#23 Perquimans (3-8) vs. #26 East Columbus (3-8)

#2 North Moore (11-0) vs. #18 Pender (6-5)

WEST

#1 Eastern Randolph (9-1) vs. #17 Mountain Heritage (5-6)

#8 Robbinsville (8-3) vs. #24 Cherokee (3-8)

#5 Christ the King (9-2) vs. #12 Hayesville (6-5)

#4 Mount Airy (10-1) vs. #13 North Rowan (7-4)

#3 Thomasville (10-1) vs. #14 Swain County (5-6)

#6 Draughn (10-1) vs. #11 Mitchell (8-3)

#7 Murphy (8-3) vs. #10 East Wilkes (9-2)

#2 Andrews (11-0) vs. #15 Mountain Island Charter (5-5)

2A FOOTBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP SECOND ROUND PAIRINGS

EAST

#1 Princeton (10-1) vs. #16 Heide Trask (8-3)

#8 Cummings (7-3) vs. #24 Midway (7-4)

#5 Northeastern (9-2) vs. #12 Wallace-Rose Hill (9-2)

#4 Nash Central (8-3) vs. #13 Greene Central (10-1)

#3 Whiteville (10-1) vs. #14 John A. Holmes (8-3)

#6 West Craven (8-3) vs. #11 Hertford County (10-1)

#7 Clinton (10-1) vs. #10 South Granville (6-5)

#2 East Duplin (10-1) vs. #15 James Kenan (9-2)

WEST

#1 Reidsville (10-1) vs. #17 Providence Grove (8-3)

#8 Chase (11-0) vs. #9 Robinson (10-1)

#5 Maiden (10-1) vs. #21 Mount Pleasant (8-3)

#4 Community School of Davidson (10-1) vs. #13 Bunker Hill
(10-1)

#3 Burns (10-1) vs. #19 Shelby (7-4)

#6 Salisbury (10-1) vs. #11 Pine Lake Prep (10-1)

#7 Monroe (10-1) vs. #23 Lincolnton (6-5)

#2 East Surry (11-0) vs. #15 Hendersonville (9-2)

3A FOOTBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP SECOND ROUND PAIRINGS

EAST

#1 Northern Nash (11-0) vs. #16 Southern Nash (8-3)

#9 Southern Durham (7-4) vs. #25 Vance County (7-3)

#21 Hunt (7-4) vs. #28 Triton (6-5)

#4 Havelock (9-2) vs. #20 Jacksonville (6-4)

#3 Seventy-First (11-0) vs. #14 J.H. Rose (8-3)

#6 North Brunswick (10-1) vs. #22 Lee County (8-3)

#7 Terry Sanford (9-2) vs. #10 Scotland (7-4)

#2 Eastern Alamance (10-1) vs. #15 Williams (8-3)

WEST

#1 Kings Mountain (11-0) vs. #17 Smoky Mountain (7-4)

#8 West Charlotte (6-5) vs. #9 Hibriten (6-5)

#5 Northwest Cabarrus (10-1) vs. #12 Ledford (10-1)

#4 East Lincoln (11-0) vs. #13 Tuscola (10-1)

#3 Oak Grove (11-0) vs. #14 Crest (8-3)

#6 Dudley (9-2) vs. #11 South Point (10-1)

#7 Erwin (6-5) vs. #23 Eastern Guilford (7-4)

#2 West Henderson (11-0) vs. #15 West Rowan (9-2)

4A FOOTBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP SECOND ROUND PAIRINGS

EAST

#1 Hillside (11-0) vs. #16 Apex (10-1)

#8 Holly Springs (9-2) vs. #9 Pine Forest (9-2)

#5 Cardinal Gibbons (9-2) vs. #12 Millbrook (10-1)

#4 New Hanover (10-1) vs. #13 Southern Alamance (8-3)

#3 Wake Forest (9-2) vs. #14 Leesville Road (9-2)

#6 Cleveland (11-0) vs. #11 Rolesville (8-3)

#7 Pinecrest (9-2) vs. #23 Jordan (5-6)

#2 New Bern (11-0) vs. #18 Hoggard (8-3)

WEST

#1 Grimsley (11-0) vs. #17 Charlotte Catholic (9-2)

#8 Independence (10-1) vs. #9 Olympic (11-0)

#5 Hough (9-2) vs. #12 Mallard Creek (8-3)

#4 East Forsyth (11-0) vs. #20 Mount Tabor (9-2)

#3 Watauga (10-1) vs. #14 Northwest Guilford (9-2)

#6 Weddington (10-1) vs. #11 Cox Mill (9-2)

#7 A.C. Reynolds (10-1) vs. #10 Julius Chambers (9-2)

#2 Mooresville (10-1) vs. #15 Butler (9-2)

2022
NCHSAA 1A Football Playoffs | First Round Pairings | Friday, November 4, 2022

EAST

#1
Tarboro (9-1), BYE

#16
North Duplin (6-4) vs. #17 Southeast Halifax (4-5)

#8
Riverside-Martin (9-1) vs. #25 Pamlico County (3-7)

#9
North Edgecombe (7-3) vs. #24 KIPP Pride(2-8)

#5
West Columbus (7-3) vs. #28 South Creek (0-10)

#12
Gates County (6-4) vs. #21 Washington County (3-7)

#13
Northside-Pinetown (6-4) vs. #20 Weldon (3-5)

#4
Northampton County (8-2) vs. #29 Jones (1-9)

#3
Rosewood (6-4) vs. #30 Chatham Central (1-9)

#14
Warren County (6-4) vs. #19 Lakewood (5-5)

#6
Southside (7-3) vs. #27 Rocky Mount Prep (1-8)

#11
Hobbton (8-2) vs. #22 Northwest Halifax (2-8)

#7
Bear Grass Charter (5-5) vs. #26 East Columbus (2-8)

#10
Wilson Prep (8-2) vs. #23 Perquimans (2-8)

#15
Bertie (4-6) vs. #18 Pender (5-5)

#2
North Moore (10-0) vs. #31 Lejeune (0-10)

WEST

#1
Eastern Randolph (9-1), BYE

#16
South Stokes (4-6) vs. #17 Mountain Heritage (4-6)

#8
Robbinsville (7-3) vs. #25 Cherryville (2-8)

#9
Starmount (7-3) vs. #24 Cherokee (2-8)

#5
Christ the King (8-2) vs. #28 Avery County (3-7)

#12
Hayesville (5-5) vs. #21 Alleghany (3-7)

#13
North Rowan (6-4) vs. #20 Carver (3-7)

#4
Mount Airy (9-1) vs. #29 North Stokes (1-9)

#3
Thomasville (9-1) vs. #30 Elkin (1-9)

#14
Swain County (4-6) vs. #19 Winston-Salem Prep (3-6)

#6
Draughn (9-1) vs. #27 Union Academy (2-8)

#11
Mitchell (7-3) vs. #22 South Davidson (4-6)

#7
Murphy (7-3) vs. #26 Albemarle (3-7)

#10
East Wilkes (8-2) vs. #23 Thomas Jefferson (2-8)

#15
Mountain Island Charter (4-5) vs. #18 Bessemer City (3-7)

#2
Andrews (10-0) vs. #31 Highland Tech (0-10)

2022
NCHSAA 2A Football Playoffs | First Round Pairings | Friday, November 4, 2022

EAST

#1
Princeton (9-1) vs. #32 Goldsboro (2-8)

#16
Heide Trask (7-3) vs. #17 Eastern Wayne (6-4)

#8
Cummings (6-3) vs. #25 Bartlett Yancey (7-3)

#9
East Carteret (7-3) vs. #24 Midway (6-4)

#5
Northeastern (8-2) vs. #28 Farmville Central (5-5)

#12
Wallace-Rose Hill (8-2) vs. #21 Kinston (6-4)

#13
Greene Central (9-1) vs. #20 St. Pauls (6-3)

#4
Nash Central (7-3) vs. #29 North Johnson (3-7)

#3
Whiteville (9-1) vs. #30 Southwest Onslow (2-7)

#14
John A. Holmes (7-3) vs. #19 Southwest Edgecombe (4-6)

#6
West Craven (7-3) vs. #27 Bunn (4-6)

#11
Hertford County (9-1) vs. #22 East Bladen (5-5)

#7
Clinton (9-1) vs. #26 Beddingfield (5-5)

#10
South Granville (5-5) vs. #23 Roanoke Rapids (3-7)

#15
James Kenan (8-2) vs. #18 Camden County (6-4)

#2
East Duplin (9-1) vs. #31 North Pitt (4-6)

WEST

#1
Reidsville (9-1) vs. #32 Madison (3-7)

#16
McMichael (7-3) vs. #17 Providence Grove (7-3)

#8
Chase (10-0) vs. #25 North Wilkes (7-3)

#9
Robinson (9-1) vs. #24 Wilkes Central (7-3)

#5
Maiden (9-1) vs. #28 Polk County (5-5)

#12
Walkertown (8-2) vs. #21 Mount Pleasant (7-3)

#13
Bunker Hill (9-1) vs. #20 East Davidson (6-4)

#4
Community School of Davidson (9-1) vs. #29 East Gaston (6-4)

#3
Burns (9-1) vs. #30 Morehead (4-6)

#14
Forest Hills (9-1) vs. #19 Shelby (6-4)

#6
Salisbury (9-1) vs. #27 Brevard (5-5)

#11
Pine Lake Prep (9-1) vs. #22 West Stokes (5-5)

#7
Monroe (9-1) vs. #26 North Stanly (6-4)

#10
Randleman (7-3) vs. #23 Lincolnton (5-5)

#15
Hendersonville (8-2) vs. #18 West Lincoln (8-2)

#2
East Surry (10-0) vs. #31 Anson (4-6)

2022
NCHSAA 3A Football Playoffs | First Round Pairings | Friday, November 4, 2022

EAST

#1
Northern Nash (10-0) vs. #32 Northside-Jacksonville (1-8)

#16
Southern Nash (7-3) vs. #17 White Oak (7-2)

#8
West Carteret (7-3) vs. #25 Vance County (6-3)

#9
Southern Durham (6-4) vs. #24 Richlands (6-4)

#5
C.B. Aycock (9-1) vs. #28 Triton (5-5)

#12
Smithfield-Selma (9-1) vs. #21 Hunt (6-4)

#13
Rocky Mount (7-3) vs. #20 Jacksonville (5-4)

#4
Havelock (8-2) vs. #29 Croatan (4-6)

#3
Seventy-First (10-0) vs. #30 South Johnston (5-5)

#14
J.H. Rose (7-3) vs. #19 Cape Fear (7-3)

#6
North Brunswick (9-1) vs. #27 Westover (6-4)

#11
Currituck County (6-4) vs. #22 Lee County (7-3)

#7
Terry Sanford (8-2) vs. #26 South Brunswick (5-5)

#10
Scotland (6-4) vs. #23 Fike (5-5)

#15
Williams (7-3) vs. #18 Western Alamance (6-4)

#2
Eastern Alamance (9-1) vs. #31 Franklinton (4-6)

WEST

#1
Kings Mountain (10-0) vs. #32 St. Stephens (4-6)

#16
Central Davidson (8-2) vs. #17 Smoky Mountain (6-4)

#8
West Charlotte (5-5) vs. #25 Cramer (4-6)

#9
Hibriten (5-5) vs. #24 Southern Guilford (6-4)

#5
Northwest Cabarrus (9-1) vs. #28 Ashbrook (4-6)

#12
Ledford (9-1) vs. #21 Freedom (6-4)

#13
Tuscola (9-1) vs. #20 Forestview (4-6)

#4
East Lincoln (10-0) vs. #29 Ashe County (3-7)

#3
Oak Grove (10-0) vs. #30 West Mecklenburg (5-5)

#14
Crest (7-3) vs. #19 Statesville (7-3)

#6
Dudley (8-2) vs. #27 Pisgah (4-6)

#11
South Point (9-1) vs. #22 Hickory (7-3)

#7
Erwin (5-5) vs. #26 Carson (5-5)

#10
Parkwood (5-5) vs. #23 Eastern Guilford (6-4)

#15
West Rowan (8-2) vs. #18 Franklin (6-4)

#2
West Henderson (10-0) vs. #31 North Davidson (3-7)

2022
NCHSAA 4A Football Playoffs | First Round Pairings | Friday, November 4, 2022

EAST

#1
Hillside (10-0) vs. #32 Hoke County (5-5)

#16
Apex (9-1) vs. #17 Panther Creek (7-3)

#8
Holly Springs (8-2) vs. #25 Richmond (5-5)

#9
Pine Forest (8-2) vs. #24 Fuquay-Varina (6-4)

#5
Cardinal Gibbons (8-2) vs. #28 Knightdale (6-4)

#12
Millbrook (9-1) vs. #21 Clayton (6-4)

#13
Southern Alamance (7-3) vs. #20 Riverside-Durham (6-4)

#4
New Hanover (9-1) vs. #29 Broughton (5-5)

#3
Wake Forest (8-2) vs. #30 Chapel Hill (6-4)

#14
Leesville Road (8-2) vs. #19 D.H. Conley (5-5)

#6
Cleveland (10-0) vs. #27 Topsail (5-5)

#11
Rolesville (7-3) vs. #22 Overhills (7-3)

#7
Pinecrest (8-2) vs. #26 Laney (6-4)

#10
Jack Britt (7-3) vs. #23 Jordan (4-6)

#15
Heritage (7-3) vs. #18 Hoggard (7-3)

#2
New Bern (10-0) vs. #31 Sanderson (5-5)

WEST

#1
Grimsley (10-0) vs. #32 Davie (4-6)

#16
Reagan (8-2) vs. #17 Charlotte Catholic (8-2)

#8
Independence (9-1) vs. #25 Page (5-5)

#9
Olympic (10-0) vs. #24 T.C. Roberson (6-4)

#5
Hough (8-2) vs. #28 Providence (5-5)

#12
Mallard Creek (7-3) vs. #21 Ardrey Kell (8-2)

#13
Asheville (8-2) vs. #20 Mount Tabor (8-2)

#4
East Forsyth (10-0) vs. #29 West Forsyth (4-6)

#3
Watauga (9-1) vs. #30 South Iredell (4-6)

#14
Northwest Guilford (8-2) vs. #19 Southeast Guilford (7-3)

#6
Weddington (9-1) vs. #27 Marvin Ridge (5-5)

#11
Cox Mill (8-2) vs. #22 Lake Norman (7-3)

#7
A.C. Reynolds (9-1) vs. #26 A.L. Brown (6-4)

#10
Julius Chambers (8-2) vs. #23 Porter Ridge (7-3)

#15
Butler (8-2) vs. #18 Hickory Ridge (6-4)

#2
Mooresville (9-1) vs. #31 Southwest Guilford (5-5)