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Prep football playoff pairings

November 10, 2019

The NCHSAA on Saturday released postseason pairings for the prep football playoffs that begin on Friday.

Two local teams earned No. 1 seeds in their respective classifications, while another two earned No. 2 seeds. Seven teams from the area qualified for the postseason.

Here’s an early look…

Gryphons overcome penalties to defeat Knights in key Big East Conference game

November 08, 2019

The Rocky Mount High and Northern Nash football teams met on Friday in the final game of the regular season with identical records and second place in the Big East Conference on the line.

The Gryphons defense withstood a few long offensive drives by the Knights to open the game, while the offense…

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Cooley, Firebirds run over Gryphons in key Big East Conference clash

November 01, 2019

The Southern Nash single-season rushing record didn’t stand for long.

Quinton Cooley on Friday night broke the record in yet another one of his long string of standout performances this season as he led the Firebirds to a 35-14 win over host Rocky Mount High in a clash of the two top teams in…

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Game of the week: Southern Nash travels to Rocky Mount High in Big East Conference clash

November 01, 2019

By the time Southern Nash and Rocky Mount High get around to playing each other each year, the outcome usually has more implications than a tally in the win or loss column.

This season is no different as Friday’s Big East Conference game between the Gryphons (7-2, 3-0) and Firebirds (9-0, 3-…

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Prep football capsules for Week 11

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November 01, 2019

Week 11 of the prep football season is here.

Let’s get into the matchups.

Wilson Fike (3-6, 1-2) at Northern Nash (6-3, 2-1)

Kickoff: 7 p.m. Friday

Last week: Northern Nash defeated Franklinton, 42-14. Wilson Fike lost to Rocky Mount High, 8-7.

Quick hits: Northern Nash had four passing…


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Prep football playoff roundup

November 14, 2019

Southern Nash will meet a familiar foe in the second round of the Class 3-A playoffs.

The top-seeded Firebirds earned a 38-6 win over visiting No. 16 seed E.E. Smith on Thursday, which set up a home game in the second round against No. 8 Northern Nash next week.

Jackson Vick led the way for…

Nash Central football falls in overtime

November 08, 2019

In near freezing temperatures, the Bulldogs of Nash Central High School looked to end their season on Friday on a good note and with a winning record.

The Panthers of North Johnston High School came in from Kenly looking for an upset and to also end their season on a good note. North Johnston (3-8,…

Prep football roundup: Cougars earn EPC crown

November 08, 2019

SouthWest Edgecombe needed a win to finish first in the Eastern Plains Conference. All the Cougars had to do was get past fellow conference unbeaten Wilson Beddingfield to do so.

SWE did just that in a 60-22 win.

The Cougars (10-1, 5-0) entered the game with three consecutive shutout wins, and kept…

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