High School Sports

NC high school football playoffs are set. Who’s playing who and when?

Providence Day quarterback Grantt Logan (8) leads his team onto the field to play Charlotte Christian in the Big South 4A championship game in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, Nov. 6, 2020. (Nell Redmond photo)
Providence Day quarterback Grantt Logan (8) leads his team onto the field to play Charlotte Christian in the Big South 4A championship game in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, Nov. 6, 2020. (Nell Redmond photo)

The N.C. Independent Schools playoff pairings have been released.

In 11-man football, there will be a four-team Division I playoff and another four-team playoff in Division II.

Both divisions begin with semifinals Friday, Nov. 13 and state finals Nov. 20

A similar format will be held for 8-man football, beginning Friday.

In Division I, Charlotte Country Day and Charlotte Christian will meet for the third time this season. Christian, the No. 1 overall seed, won the first two games and is seeking to win its fourth straight state championship in the tournament.

11-MAN PLAYOFFS

Division I

No. 4 Charlotte Country Day (2-3) at No. 1 Charlotte Christian (4-1)

No. 3 Rabun Gap (6-1) at No. 2 Providence Day (4-1)

Division II

No. 4 Trinity Christian (3-3) at No. 1 Christ School (4-2)

No. 3 Cabarrus Warriors (5-2) at No. 2 Harrells Christian (7-0)

8-MAN PLAYOFFS

Division I

TBD

Division II

No. 4 Lawrence Academy (0-5) at No. 1 Pungo Christian (3-1)

No. 3 Community Christian (1-3) at No. 2 Bethel Christian (2-1)

This story was originally published November 7, 2020 at 10:58 AM.

Langston Wertz Jr.
The Charlotte Observer
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