This time next week, 48 1A teams will know that they are playoff bound.. Every season has it's surprises, and some teams make history, and this year was no exception....Let's take a look at what happened last week, and peek ahead to the final week of the regular season....
1A West(36)
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SMC(7)
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Unbeaten 5th ranked Cherokee(10-0 & 5-0) smashed(48-14) Hayesville(2-8 & 1-4) to set up this week's SMC title showdown with Murphy(8-2 & 4-1) on the Reservation...The Bulldogs ran by(48-22) Rosman(2-8 & 1-4) to put themselves in position to claim a piece of this year's SMC title with a win against the Braves in the finale..Meanwhile, Swain County(6-4 & 5-1) completed their SMC schedule last week with a hard fought(24-21) win at Big Oak Stadium against Robbinsville(6-4 & 2-3), and now find themselves in the odd situation of rooting for their rival Murphy to beat Cherokee in order to earn a piece of the 2017 SMC title, and perhaps a higher playoff seed with it?...Andrews(1-9 & 0-5) was Idle last week....
NWC(6)
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As expected, the NWC title runs through Mount Airy(10-0 & 4-0) or East Surry(7-3 & 4-0), and that will again be the case this year as the Bears make the short trip to Pilot Mt. this week to face the Cardinals for the 2017 NWC title...The Bears allowed their first pts(73-6) against a NWC opponent as they destroyed Bishop McGuinness(3-7 & 1-3) last friday, while the Cardinals shutout(48-0) South Stokes(4-6 & 2-2)...In other NWC action, W-S Prep(2-7 & 1-3) hammered(45-15) winless North Stokes(0-10 & 0-4), sending the Vikings to their 22nd straight defeat...
SPC(8)
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It's been a history making season for a couple teams in the SPC, and Thomas Jefferson(10-0 & 6-0) continued to make history last week with a convincing(34-16) win over MICS(7-3 & 4-2), putting the Gryphons in position to claim the outright 2017 SPC title and their first unbeaten regular season if they can beat the Union Academy(6-4 & 3-3) in Monroe this week...The Cardinals ruined Senior night(42-12) for Highland Tech(2-8 & 0-6) last week...Meanwhile, Bessemer City(9-1 & 5-1) bounced back from their loss to the Gryphons last week as they run over and around(60-15) the Comm. Sch. of Davidson(4-6 & 3-3) in Davidson...In other SPC action, Cherryville(4-6 & 2-4) won their 2nd straight SPC game(27-7) in their home finale against Pine Lake Prep(3-7 & 1-5)...
YVC(8)
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North Stanly(9-1 & 6-0) took another step toward their first ever YVC title as the Comets dominated(42-2) North Moore(2-8 & 1-5) in Robbins...The Comet fans will get to possibilly witness history in the making this week when County rival South Stanly(5-5 & 4-2) comes to New London for the YVC season finale...The Rebel Bulls beat(28-13) County foe Albemarle(4-6 & 3-3) last friday in Norwood....Meanwhile, West Montgomery(8-2 & 5-1) RB Damon Rhone rushed for 3TDs as the Warriors took over sole possession of 2nd place in the YVC with a hard fought(20-13) win over North Rowan(7-3 & 4-2)...In other YVC action, South Davidson(2-8 & 1-5) seniors celebrated their final home game with a 20-12 win over Chatham Central(1-9 & 0-6)...
1A/2A WHC(3)
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Unbeaten 8th ranked 2A Mt. Heritage(9-0 & 4-0) continued on track for the 2017 WHC title with a 42-31 win over 1A Polk County(6-4 & 2-2) in a likely emotional senior night for Head Coach Joey Robinson whose son and QB Trey has led the team for 4yrs...The Cougars will now travel to 1A Avery County(2-8 & 0-4) to complete their WHC season...The Vikings were shutout(56-0) last week at 1A Mitchell County(9-1 & 3-1)...In other WHC action, 2A Madison County(4-6 & 2-2) beat 2A Owen(1-8 & 1-3) in Black Mt.(22-14)...
1A/2A MVC(4)
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In perhaps one of the most shocking upsets of the season, 1A East Wilkes(9-1 & 5-1) was upset(53-52) by 1A Elkin(4-6 & 2-4) as the Bucking-Elks' late FG in the final seconds was the difference...The Cardinals will have to bounce back quickly this week as they entertain 2A Wilkes Central(8-2 & 6-0) with a chance to claim a piece of this year's MVC title...The 2A Eagles flew by(48-13) 1A Starmount(5-5 & 4-2) last week in Wilkesboro...In other MVC action, 2A North Wilkes(7-3 & 3-3) shutout(50-0) 1A Alleghany(4-6 & 0-6), while 2A Ashe Co.(3-7 & 3-3) manhandled(42-14) 2A West Wilkes(5-5 & 1-5)...
1A East(38)
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Atlantic-6(4)
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Columbia(4-4 & 4-1) put themselves in position to claim a piece of the A-6 title with a 28-12 win over Bear Grass(6-3 & 5-1) who suffered their first A-6 loss in their season finale, and will now have to wait to see if either they are Columbia will be left out of the 48 team playoff field?...Creswell(2-5 & 2-3) will travel to Columbia for the season finale this week, while Mattamuskeet(0-9 & 0-6) completed their season last week, having lost their last 13 games...
AAC(6)
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4th ranked Holmes(9-1 & 4-0) left no doubt who this year's AAC Champ would be as they annihilated(50-7) Manteo(8-2 & 3-1) in Edenton last week, and will close out their first 1A season this week at home against Perquimans(2-8 & 1-3) who ended a 6 game losing-streak(52-36) to Camden Co.(1-9 & 0-4) last friday in Hertford...In other AAC action, Plymouth(5-5 & 3-1) edged(30-24) Gates County(5-5 & 1-3), and will now travel to Manteo this week with 2nd place in the AAC on the line...
CPC(7)
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Top-ranked unbeaten Tarboro(10-0 & 5-0) was Idle last week, and will host South Creek(5-5 & 3-2) this week in the season finale, having already clinched their first 2017 CPC title...The Cougars edged(29-24) Southside(6-5 & 2-4) on Senior night in Robersonville...In other CPC action, Riverside-Martin(5-5 & 2-3) stunned(29-19) Pamlico(6-4 & 3-2) in Williamston, while Northside-PT(5-5 & 3-2) blasted(56-6) Jones Sr.(0-10 & 0-5), handing the Trojans to their 11th straight loss..The Panthers will host Pamlico this week with 2nd place in the CPC on the line in the season finale..
Carolina(6)
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Unbeaten 7th ranked North Duplin(10-0 & 4-0) all but clinched the 2017 CC title last week with a harder than expected(28-21) win over Rosewood(5-5 & 2-2), and will host winless Hobbton(0-10 & 0-4) who lost their 18th straight game last week(53-0) at Union(3-7 & 1-3)...In a battle for 2nd place last week, Lakewood(8-2 & 3-1) sent shock waves around the state with a resounding 47-0 shutout of Princeton(7-3 & 2-2) in Salemburg on Senior night...The Leopards will travel to face Union this week for the CC finale..
TRAC(7)
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It's been a historic season for Northampton County(9-1 & 5-0) this year who was Idle last week, and will travel to Weldon(2-6 & 2-3) this week with a chance to clinch their first outright TRAC championship, and win their school-record 10th straight game...The Chargers lost(22-20) a tough one last week to Kipp Pride(2-7 & 2-3)...In other TRAC action, SE Halifax(6-4 & 4-1) clinched a 2nd place finish last week with a 49-14 win over County rival NW Halifax(1-8 & 0-5)... Meanwhile, North Edgecombe(4-6 & 4-2) finished their TRAC slate with a 42-14 win over Rocky Mt. Prep(3-7 & 1-4)....
1A/2A Three Rivers(3)
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Unbeaten 10th ranked 2A South Columbus(10-0 & 8-0) clinched a piece of the TRC with a shutout(42-0) of 2A West Bladen(4-6 & 2-6), and will host 2A Whiteville(9-1 & 7-1) this week with a chance to clinch the outright TRC title...The Wolfpack kept their TRC title hopes alive with a dominating(61-13) win on Senior night against 2A St. Pauls(5-5 & 5-3), while 2A East Bladen(9-1 & 7-1) also kept their TRC title hopes alive by dominating(49-12) 1A South Robeson(3-7 & 3-5) in Rowland...In other TRC action, 2A Red Springs(6-4 & 2-3) shutout(41-0) 1A West Columbus(0-10 & 0-8), handing the Vikings their 22nd straight loss, and 2A Fairmont(4-6 & 3-5) had a tougher than expected battle(24-12) with 1A East Columbus(0-10 & 0-8)..
1A/2A Coastal-8(3)
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2A SW Onlsow(7-3 & 6-0) clinched a piece of their first C-8 title with a shutout(54-0) at 1A Pender Co.(4-6 & 2-4), and will host surprising 2A Trask(8-2 & 5-1) for the outright C-8 title this week...The Titans recorded a school record 8th win last week when Jr. RB Anthony Tucker rushed for 3TDs in a (37-34) win over 2A Croatan(3-8 & 2-4)..2A Richlands(7-3 & 5-1) kept their C-8 title hopes alive after 1A East Carteret's(6-4 & 3-3) potential game-winning 2pt conversion pass attempt(43-42) failed in the final minute...In other C-8 action, 2A Dixon(2-8 & 1-5) extended 1A Lejeune's(0-10 & 0-6) current losing-streak to 21 games with a 46-12 win...
1A/2A Northern Carolina(2)
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2A South Granville's(10-0 & 7-0) historic unbeaten season continued last week with a 55-9 win over County NCC rival 1A Granville Central(4-6 & 2-5)...The Vikings will look to clinch the outright NCC title, and their first unbeaten regular season this week when they host 2A J.F Webb(2-8 & 1-6) who lost their home finale(33-13) to 2A N.Vance(2-8 & 2-5) last friday...In other NCC action, 2A Roanoke Rapids(8-2 & 6-1) got healthy against 2A Warren County(7-4 & 5-3) who they beat 62-35...The Wildcats will close the season at home against 2A Bunn(7-3 & 6-1) with 2nd place in the NCC at stake...Bunn smashed(45-14) 1A Louisburg(1-9 & 0-7) last week...2A S.Vance(5-5 & 4-3) was Idle last week...
This will be my final 1A Statewide report this week, so thanks for all the updates, corrections and comments throughout the season, and good luck to all the 1A & 1AA Playoff Teams!
Roar Tigers Roar!
1A West(36)
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SMC(7)
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Unbeaten 5th ranked Cherokee(10-0 & 5-0) smashed(48-14) Hayesville(2-8 & 1-4) to set up this week's SMC title showdown with Murphy(8-2 & 4-1) on the Reservation...The Bulldogs ran by(48-22) Rosman(2-8 & 1-4) to put themselves in position to claim a piece of this year's SMC title with a win against the Braves in the finale..Meanwhile, Swain County(6-4 & 5-1) completed their SMC schedule last week with a hard fought(24-21) win at Big Oak Stadium against Robbinsville(6-4 & 2-3), and now find themselves in the odd situation of rooting for their rival Murphy to beat Cherokee in order to earn a piece of the 2017 SMC title, and perhaps a higher playoff seed with it?...Andrews(1-9 & 0-5) was Idle last week....
NWC(6)
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As expected, the NWC title runs through Mount Airy(10-0 & 4-0) or East Surry(7-3 & 4-0), and that will again be the case this year as the Bears make the short trip to Pilot Mt. this week to face the Cardinals for the 2017 NWC title...The Bears allowed their first pts(73-6) against a NWC opponent as they destroyed Bishop McGuinness(3-7 & 1-3) last friday, while the Cardinals shutout(48-0) South Stokes(4-6 & 2-2)...In other NWC action, W-S Prep(2-7 & 1-3) hammered(45-15) winless North Stokes(0-10 & 0-4), sending the Vikings to their 22nd straight defeat...
SPC(8)
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It's been a history making season for a couple teams in the SPC, and Thomas Jefferson(10-0 & 6-0) continued to make history last week with a convincing(34-16) win over MICS(7-3 & 4-2), putting the Gryphons in position to claim the outright 2017 SPC title and their first unbeaten regular season if they can beat the Union Academy(6-4 & 3-3) in Monroe this week...The Cardinals ruined Senior night(42-12) for Highland Tech(2-8 & 0-6) last week...Meanwhile, Bessemer City(9-1 & 5-1) bounced back from their loss to the Gryphons last week as they run over and around(60-15) the Comm. Sch. of Davidson(4-6 & 3-3) in Davidson...In other SPC action, Cherryville(4-6 & 2-4) won their 2nd straight SPC game(27-7) in their home finale against Pine Lake Prep(3-7 & 1-5)...
YVC(8)
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North Stanly(9-1 & 6-0) took another step toward their first ever YVC title as the Comets dominated(42-2) North Moore(2-8 & 1-5) in Robbins...The Comet fans will get to possibilly witness history in the making this week when County rival South Stanly(5-5 & 4-2) comes to New London for the YVC season finale...The Rebel Bulls beat(28-13) County foe Albemarle(4-6 & 3-3) last friday in Norwood....Meanwhile, West Montgomery(8-2 & 5-1) RB Damon Rhone rushed for 3TDs as the Warriors took over sole possession of 2nd place in the YVC with a hard fought(20-13) win over North Rowan(7-3 & 4-2)...In other YVC action, South Davidson(2-8 & 1-5) seniors celebrated their final home game with a 20-12 win over Chatham Central(1-9 & 0-6)...
1A/2A WHC(3)
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Unbeaten 8th ranked 2A Mt. Heritage(9-0 & 4-0) continued on track for the 2017 WHC title with a 42-31 win over 1A Polk County(6-4 & 2-2) in a likely emotional senior night for Head Coach Joey Robinson whose son and QB Trey has led the team for 4yrs...The Cougars will now travel to 1A Avery County(2-8 & 0-4) to complete their WHC season...The Vikings were shutout(56-0) last week at 1A Mitchell County(9-1 & 3-1)...In other WHC action, 2A Madison County(4-6 & 2-2) beat 2A Owen(1-8 & 1-3) in Black Mt.(22-14)...
1A/2A MVC(4)
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In perhaps one of the most shocking upsets of the season, 1A East Wilkes(9-1 & 5-1) was upset(53-52) by 1A Elkin(4-6 & 2-4) as the Bucking-Elks' late FG in the final seconds was the difference...The Cardinals will have to bounce back quickly this week as they entertain 2A Wilkes Central(8-2 & 6-0) with a chance to claim a piece of this year's MVC title...The 2A Eagles flew by(48-13) 1A Starmount(5-5 & 4-2) last week in Wilkesboro...In other MVC action, 2A North Wilkes(7-3 & 3-3) shutout(50-0) 1A Alleghany(4-6 & 0-6), while 2A Ashe Co.(3-7 & 3-3) manhandled(42-14) 2A West Wilkes(5-5 & 1-5)...
1A East(38)
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Atlantic-6(4)
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Columbia(4-4 & 4-1) put themselves in position to claim a piece of the A-6 title with a 28-12 win over Bear Grass(6-3 & 5-1) who suffered their first A-6 loss in their season finale, and will now have to wait to see if either they are Columbia will be left out of the 48 team playoff field?...Creswell(2-5 & 2-3) will travel to Columbia for the season finale this week, while Mattamuskeet(0-9 & 0-6) completed their season last week, having lost their last 13 games...
AAC(6)
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4th ranked Holmes(9-1 & 4-0) left no doubt who this year's AAC Champ would be as they annihilated(50-7) Manteo(8-2 & 3-1) in Edenton last week, and will close out their first 1A season this week at home against Perquimans(2-8 & 1-3) who ended a 6 game losing-streak(52-36) to Camden Co.(1-9 & 0-4) last friday in Hertford...In other AAC action, Plymouth(5-5 & 3-1) edged(30-24) Gates County(5-5 & 1-3), and will now travel to Manteo this week with 2nd place in the AAC on the line...
CPC(7)
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Top-ranked unbeaten Tarboro(10-0 & 5-0) was Idle last week, and will host South Creek(5-5 & 3-2) this week in the season finale, having already clinched their first 2017 CPC title...The Cougars edged(29-24) Southside(6-5 & 2-4) on Senior night in Robersonville...In other CPC action, Riverside-Martin(5-5 & 2-3) stunned(29-19) Pamlico(6-4 & 3-2) in Williamston, while Northside-PT(5-5 & 3-2) blasted(56-6) Jones Sr.(0-10 & 0-5), handing the Trojans to their 11th straight loss..The Panthers will host Pamlico this week with 2nd place in the CPC on the line in the season finale..
Carolina(6)
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Unbeaten 7th ranked North Duplin(10-0 & 4-0) all but clinched the 2017 CC title last week with a harder than expected(28-21) win over Rosewood(5-5 & 2-2), and will host winless Hobbton(0-10 & 0-4) who lost their 18th straight game last week(53-0) at Union(3-7 & 1-3)...In a battle for 2nd place last week, Lakewood(8-2 & 3-1) sent shock waves around the state with a resounding 47-0 shutout of Princeton(7-3 & 2-2) in Salemburg on Senior night...The Leopards will travel to face Union this week for the CC finale..
TRAC(7)
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It's been a historic season for Northampton County(9-1 & 5-0) this year who was Idle last week, and will travel to Weldon(2-6 & 2-3) this week with a chance to clinch their first outright TRAC championship, and win their school-record 10th straight game...The Chargers lost(22-20) a tough one last week to Kipp Pride(2-7 & 2-3)...In other TRAC action, SE Halifax(6-4 & 4-1) clinched a 2nd place finish last week with a 49-14 win over County rival NW Halifax(1-8 & 0-5)... Meanwhile, North Edgecombe(4-6 & 4-2) finished their TRAC slate with a 42-14 win over Rocky Mt. Prep(3-7 & 1-4)....
1A/2A Three Rivers(3)
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Unbeaten 10th ranked 2A South Columbus(10-0 & 8-0) clinched a piece of the TRC with a shutout(42-0) of 2A West Bladen(4-6 & 2-6), and will host 2A Whiteville(9-1 & 7-1) this week with a chance to clinch the outright TRC title...The Wolfpack kept their TRC title hopes alive with a dominating(61-13) win on Senior night against 2A St. Pauls(5-5 & 5-3), while 2A East Bladen(9-1 & 7-1) also kept their TRC title hopes alive by dominating(49-12) 1A South Robeson(3-7 & 3-5) in Rowland...In other TRC action, 2A Red Springs(6-4 & 2-3) shutout(41-0) 1A West Columbus(0-10 & 0-8), handing the Vikings their 22nd straight loss, and 2A Fairmont(4-6 & 3-5) had a tougher than expected battle(24-12) with 1A East Columbus(0-10 & 0-8)..
1A/2A Coastal-8(3)
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2A SW Onlsow(7-3 & 6-0) clinched a piece of their first C-8 title with a shutout(54-0) at 1A Pender Co.(4-6 & 2-4), and will host surprising 2A Trask(8-2 & 5-1) for the outright C-8 title this week...The Titans recorded a school record 8th win last week when Jr. RB Anthony Tucker rushed for 3TDs in a (37-34) win over 2A Croatan(3-8 & 2-4)..2A Richlands(7-3 & 5-1) kept their C-8 title hopes alive after 1A East Carteret's(6-4 & 3-3) potential game-winning 2pt conversion pass attempt(43-42) failed in the final minute...In other C-8 action, 2A Dixon(2-8 & 1-5) extended 1A Lejeune's(0-10 & 0-6) current losing-streak to 21 games with a 46-12 win...
1A/2A Northern Carolina(2)
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2A South Granville's(10-0 & 7-0) historic unbeaten season continued last week with a 55-9 win over County NCC rival 1A Granville Central(4-6 & 2-5)...The Vikings will look to clinch the outright NCC title, and their first unbeaten regular season this week when they host 2A J.F Webb(2-8 & 1-6) who lost their home finale(33-13) to 2A N.Vance(2-8 & 2-5) last friday...In other NCC action, 2A Roanoke Rapids(8-2 & 6-1) got healthy against 2A Warren County(7-4 & 5-3) who they beat 62-35...The Wildcats will close the season at home against 2A Bunn(7-3 & 6-1) with 2nd place in the NCC at stake...Bunn smashed(45-14) 1A Louisburg(1-9 & 0-7) last week...2A S.Vance(5-5 & 4-3) was Idle last week...
This will be my final 1A Statewide report this week, so thanks for all the updates, corrections and comments throughout the season, and good luck to all the 1A & 1AA Playoff Teams!
Roar Tigers Roar!
