Change is here! No more 1A football or 1A NC Preps as we know it. I also think all the 8 ships will be moving to BOA Stadium. 2025 NCHSAA will have less control as big gov has 100% control in 2025.
Good bye 1A Football
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Wish they would go back to state championship games at highschools...chapel hill and nc state were way too big for games...crowds for these games at BOA will look ridiculous. Your so far from the field u might as well stay warm and watch games on tv
It's the experience for the kids though.
If you're 14-18 years old would you rather play in a college stadium, the stadium where Newton, Peppers, Smith, etc played, or a high school stadium in Greensboro?
In AZ I believe they play their Semi and championship games at a HS stadium but it’s neutral site for both
LR or Elon or NC A &T or uncc would just as good. The atmosphere would be great
We played at Tabor City in 86 and hosted Columbia in 87. Maybe late 80's or early 90s?
It wasn’t necessarily the higher seed. For many years, they alternated east and west as hosts. So if it was your region’s turn to host the finals, it was at your house. I hope they never go back to that.
playin’ in big-time spots like Chapel Hill or NC State is somethin' crazy for them young ballers. For real, these championship games be the highlight of they high school grind. Steppin' out in front of a big crowd is like a sneak peek of what the pros feel, and it lights a fire for what they tryna achieve. I get why folks worry about the vibes and how packed it gets, but hittin' that field where legends done played? Ain't nothin' like it compared to high school.
1A will probably merge with 2A for a state title next year ... Hardly any 1A 11-man playing football schools ... Maybe twice as much in 2A. Doggone non-football playing charters!!!
