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March 6, 2021

High School Football

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NCHSAA announces slimmed-down football divisions

December 9, 2020 Brett Friedlander

“The new normal” is a phrase that’s been used a lot recently in response to the coronavirus pandemic. But it also pertains to the status of high school football in North Carolina beyond the current […]

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High school coaches navigate NCHSAA’s plan for February football

August 19, 2020 Brett Friedlander

Football coaches, by nature, are famous for adjusting on the fly. It’s something they do at halftime of virtually every game their teams play. So when the North Carolina High School Athletic Association announced last […]

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NCHSAA pushes back fall sports; football scheduled for February start

August 12, 2020 North State Journal Staff

The North Carolina High School Athletic Association released a new calendar for sports across the state Wednesday, pushing back start dates for schools to resume athletics and, most notably, moving football to a February start. […]

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NCHSSA Football Roundup: Vance High exorcises demons, wins 4AA title

December 18, 2019 Cory Lavalette

CHAPEL HILL — The Vance High football team was dominant through the first three quarters of its 4AA state championship game against Leesville Road on Saturday. And yet, all the Cougars had to show for […]

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Veteran Robbinsville tops newcomer Northampton in 1A championship game

December 18, 2019 Shawn Krest

DURHAM — It took all of 11 seconds to recognize the importance of experience on the big stage. Northampton was making its first appearance in an NCHSAA state championship game. The Jaguars were matched against […]

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NCHSAA football title games scheduled for Saturday

December 11, 2019 Brett Friedlander

This year’s NCHSAA state championship football games, which will be played on Saturday at four college venues across North Carolina will look a lot like those played a year ago. Of the 16 remaining teams […]

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NCHSAA Football: Murphy’s big-game experience pays off in 1A title win

December 19, 2018 Shawn Krest

DURHAM — Murphy was familiar with the spotlight, while Pamlico was stepping onto the big stage for the first time. It took all of 17 seconds for that experience differential to show itself in the […]

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NCHSAA Football: Shipley brothers lead Weddington to 3AA crown

December 19, 2018 Brett Friedlander

CHAPEL HILL — Two Shipleys added up to one state championship for the Weddington High School football team on Friday. Brothers James and Will Shipley combined for 217 of their team’s 262 yards and accounted […]

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It’s championship weekend for high school football

December 12, 2018 Cory Lavalette

The final weekend of the high school football season is here, and NSJ has a look at all eight state championship games that are set to be played this Friday and Saturday. The games will […]

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Earl Smith adds state title to New Hanover’s long, interconnected history

December 13, 2017 Shawn Krest

DURHAM — In 2015, when Kevin Motsinger resigned as New Hanover head coach, the school planned to call on a familiar name to help lead the coaching search. Earl Smith had coached the Wildcats in […]

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