North Carolina high school football and soccer scores from Friday, Sept. 3, 2021
There’s plenty of news and notes from an exciting night of high school sports in North Carolina. Teams from across the state hit the field for an action-packed Week 3 of the NC high school football season. Here’s a recap and the scores from the games:
Teachey Wallace-Rose Hill puts an offensive onslaught on Charlotte Northside Christian 49-7
Teachey Wallace-Rose Hill earned a convincing 49-7 win over Charlotte Northside Christian on September 3 in North Carolina football action.
Neither defense permitted points in the first and third quarters, leaving the score 0-0 at first quarter.
China Grove Jesse Carson overpowers Norwood South Stanly in thorough beating 40-6
China Grove Jesse Carson showed little mercy and even less remorse in overpowering Norwood South Stanly 40-6 in a North Carolina high school football matchup on September 3.
Defense put both offenses in a deep slumber in the first and third quarters, with no one scoring.
No mas: Kannapolis A.L. Brown clobbers Charlotte Rocky River 28-6
Fireworks are most common on the Fourth of July, but Kannapolis A.L. Brown broke out its own form of pyrotechnics during its 28-6 explosion on Charlotte Rocky River in a North Carolina high school football matchup on September 3.
Kannapolis A.L. Brown stomped on to a 21-0 bulge over Charlotte Rocky River as the fourth quarter began.
Kannapolis A.L. Brown’s offense jumped to a 14-0 lead over Charlotte Rocky River at halftime.
The Wonders opened with a 7-0 advantage over the Ravens through the first quarter.
Henderson Vance County pushes over Riverside-Durham 47-36
Riding a wave of production, Henderson Vance County dunked Riverside-Durham 47-36 at Riverside-Durham High on September 3 in North Carolina football action.
The Vipers enjoyed a massive margin over the Pirates with a 47-30 lead heading to the fourth quarter.
Henderson Vance County registered a 28-16 advantage at intermission over Riverside-Durham.
Each offense authored its Rip Van Winkle imitation, napping through a barren first quarter.
Asheville A.C. Reynolds severs Taylorsville Alexander Central’s hopes 24-7
Stretched out and finally snapped, Asheville A.C. Reynolds put just enough pressure on Taylorsville Alexander Central to earn a 24-7 victory in a North Carolina high school football matchup.
Defense muted both offenses in scoreless second and third quarters.
The Rockets opened with a 7-0 advantage over the Cougars through the first quarter.
No quit here; Durham Hillside fights back to beat Greensboro Dudley 30-14
Durham Hillside fell behind early before coming to life in the first quarter of a 30-14 win over Greensboro Dudley in a North Carolina high school football matchup on September 3.
Neither offense could get untracked in a fruitless third quarter.
The Hornets’ offense darted to a 15-14 lead over the Panthers at halftime.
Greensboro Dudley showed it was ready to play, using an early thrust to carve out a 14-7 advantage over Durham Hillside as the first quarter ended.
East Bend Forbush denies Boonville Starmount’s challenge 21-6
No quarter was granted as East Bend Forbush blunted Boonville Starmount’s plans 21-6 in a North Carolina high school football matchup.
The gap remained the same through the third quarter as neither team could dent the scoreboard.
The Falcons’ offense jumped to a 14-3 lead over the Rams at halftime.
The Falcons drew first blood by forging a 14-0 margin over the Rams after the first quarter.
Charlotte Hickory Grove Christian pushes the mute button on Rock Hill South Carolina 43-0
No need for worry, Charlotte Hickory Grove Christian’s defense took care of business on Friday, keying a 43-0 shutout of Rock Hill South Carolina in North Carolina high school football action on September 3.
Defense muted both offenses in scoreless first and third quarters.
The Lions’ offense stormed to a 35-0 lead over the Spartans at halftime.
Greensboro Northwest Guilford posts win at Winston-Salem R.J. Reynolds’ expense 41-21
Greensboro Northwest Guilford charged Winston-Salem R.J. Reynolds and collected a 41-21 victory on September 3 in North Carolina football.
The Vikings enjoyed a meager margin over the Demons with a 34-21 lead heading to the fourth quarter.
Greensboro Northwest Guilford’s offense moved to a 27-21 lead over Winston-Salem R.J. Reynolds at the intermission.
Greensboro Northwest Guilford jumped in front of Winston-Salem R.J. Reynolds 14-7 to begin the second quarter.
South Garner baffles Raleigh Enloe 39-0
A stalwart defense refused to yield as South Garner shutout Raleigh Enloe 39-0 in a North Carolina high school football matchup on September 3.
Neither squad scored in the second and final quarters.
South Garner opened with a 39-0 advantage over Raleigh Enloe through the first quarter.
Southern Durham nets nifty win over Fayetteville Terry Sanford 34-32
A nook of opportunity was all that was needed and Southern Durham nabbed it to nudge past Fayetteville Terry Sanford 34-32 in a North Carolina high school football matchup.
Both teams traded salvos in the final period, but Southern Durham had enough offense to deny Fayetteville Terry Sanford in the end.
Southern Durham jumped in front of Fayetteville Terry Sanford 21-12 to begin the fourth quarter.
Southern Durham opened a close 14-6 gap over Fayetteville Terry Sanford at the intermission.
Offense was nothing but a rumor in the first quarter, as neither squad scored.
Charlotte Latin pours it on Indian Trail Metrolina Christian 44-10
Charlotte Latin’s overpowering offense lit up the scoreboard to topple Indian Trail Metrolina Christian 44-10 at Indian Trail Metrolina Christian Academy on September 3 in North Carolina football action.
The Hawks enjoyed an immense margin over the Warriors with a 41-3 lead heading to the fourth quarter.
Charlotte Latin registered a 27-3 advantage at intermission over Indian Trail Metrolina Christian.
The Hawks darted in front of the Warriors 7-3 to begin the second quarter.
Some kind of impressive: Inman Chapman pounds Boiling Springs 41-17
Inman Chapman handled Boiling Springs 41-17 in an impressive showing for a South Carolina high school football victory on September 3.
Inman Chapman and Boiling Springs were engaged in a gross affair at 38-10 as the fourth quarter started.
The Panthers fought to a 24-10 intermission margin at the Bulldogs’ expense.
The first quarter gave the Panthers a 10-7 lead over the Bulldogs.
Too wild to tame: Charlotte Mallard Creek topples Charlotte Providence 28-14
Charlotte Mallard Creek grabbed a 28-14 victory at the expense of Charlotte Providence in North Carolina high school football action on September 3.
Neither squad could muster points in the first and third quarters.
A halftime tie at 14-14 allowed for a respite as both teams looked to regroup in the locker room.
Blowout: Rocky Mount Academy puts together statement win over Raleigh St. David’s 57-20
Rocky Mount Academy left no doubt of its superiority in polishing off Raleigh St. David’s 57-20 in North Carolina high school football action on September 3.
Defense put both offenses in a deep slumber in the first and third quarters, with no one scoring.
Stop sign: Marshville Forest Hills renders Monroe Union Academy’s offense pointless 48-0
Marshville Forest Hills unveiled a blanketing defense and threw it all over Monroe Union Academy in a 48-0 shutout for a North Carolina high school football victory on September 3.
Suffocating defense didn’t allow points on either side in the final quarter.
The Yellow Jackets’ upper-hand showed as they carried a 48-0 lead into the fourth quarter.
Marshville Forest Hills’ offense jumped on top to a 34-0 lead over Monroe Union Academy at halftime.
Marshville Forest Hills opened with a 27-0 advantage over Monroe Union Academy through the first quarter.
Wake Forest Heritage plants its flag on Raleigh Broughton 61-12
Wake Forest Heritage dominated from start to finish in a resounding 61-12 win over Raleigh Broughton during this North Carolina football game.
Wake Forest Heritage’s reign showed as it carried a 47-12 lead into the fourth quarter.
The Huskies’ offense struck to a 33-6 lead over the Capitals at halftime.
Wake Forest Heritage drew first blood by forging a 20-0 margin over Raleigh Broughton after the first quarter.
Matthews Weddington pushes over Clemmons West Forsyth 19-7
Matthews Weddington tipped and eventually toppled Clemmons West Forsyth 19-7 in North Carolina high school football on September 3.
Matthews Weddington broke in front at the beginning of the fourth quarter with a 3-0 lead over Clemmons West Forsyth.
Each offense authored its Rip Van Winkle imitation, napping through barren first and second quarters.
Too close for comfort, Winston-Salem Parkland strains past Winston-Salem Prep 15-6
Winston-Salem Parkland found the tipping point, and leaned on it to knock off Winston-Salem Prep 15-6 at Winston-Salem Prep on September 3 in North Carolina football action.
The Mustangs hummed like a well-oiled machine through the final quarter, extending the lead with an 8-0 advantage in the frame.
Neither squad could muster points in the second and third quarters.
Winston-Salem Parkland drew first blood by forging a 7-6 margin over Winston-Salem Prep after the first quarter.
Greensboro Northern Guilford deals goose eggs to Elon Western Alamance in verdict 50-0
It was a quiet night for the scoreboard operators on one side, where the digit never moved off 0 in Greensboro Northern Guilford’s 50-0 beating of Elon Western Alamance during this North Carolina football game.
The Nighthawks and the Warriors were engaged in a whopping affair at 43-0 as the fourth quarter started.
Greensboro Northern Guilford’s offense darted to a 14-0 lead over Elon Western Alamance at halftime.
Both offenses were stymied without points on either side in the first quarter.
Fayetteville Pine Forest makes Fayetteville Douglas Byrd’s offense disappear 49-0
Fayetteville Pine Forest’s defense throttled Fayetteville Douglas Byrd, resulting in a shutout win 49-0 in North Carolina high school football on September 3.
Fayetteville Pine Forest authored an impenetrable defensive effort to blank Fayetteville Douglas Byrd in the first and fourth quarters.
The Trojans’ offense pulled ahead to a 49-0 lead over the Eagles at the intermission.
Fayetteville Westover dances around early hole to trip Fairmont 41-12
Fayetteville Westover stumbled out of the blocks but found its stride in the second quarter of a 41-12 win over Fairmont in a North Carolina high school football matchup.
Fayetteville Westover broke in front at the beginning of the fourth quarter with a 21-12 lead over Fairmont.
The Golden Tornadoes came from behind to grab the advantage 12-8 at halftime over the Wolverines.
Fairmont showed it was ready to play, using an early thrust to carve out a 6-0 advantage over Fayetteville Westover as the first quarter ended.
Razor thin: Greenville earns tough victory over Mauldin 24-21
Greenville topped Mauldin 24-21 in a tough tilt for a South Carolina high school football victory on September 3.
Mauldin turned up the heat in the final quarter, but Greenville put the game on ice.
Greenville’s control showed as it carried a 23-7 lead into the fourth quarter.
Greenville’s offense moved to a 14-7 lead over Mauldin at the intermission.
The two teams dueled to an even start, with Greenville and Mauldin settling for a 7-7 first-quarter knot.
Tough tussle: Greenville Powdersville steps past Piedmont Wren 10-9
Greenville Powdersville didn’t flinch from the challenge, finally repelling Piedmont Wren 10-9 in South Carolina high school football action on September 3.
Greenville Powdersville chalked up this decision in spite of Piedmont Wren’s spirited final-quarter performance.
Greenville Powdersville broke in front at the beginning of the fourth quarter with a 7-3 lead over Piedmont Wren.
Neither defense permitted points in the second quarter, leaving the score 3-0 at intermission.
The Golden Hurricanes showed they were ready to play, using an early thrust to carve out a 3-0 advantage over the Patriots as the first quarter ended.
Kings Mountain slips past Lawndale Burns 19-14
Kings Mountain broke on top and refused to fold in holding off Lawndale Burns 19-14 for a North Carolina high school football victory on September 3.
The Bulldogs fought to an interesting final quarter, yet the Mountaineers would not be denied in finishing off this victory.
The Mountaineers broke in front at the beginning of the fourth quarter with a 14-7 lead over the Bulldogs.
A halftime tie at 7-7 allowed for a respite as both teams looked to regroup in the locker room.
The Bulldogs showed they were ready to play, using an early thrust to carve out a 7-0 advantage over the Mountaineers as the first quarter ended.
Some kind of impressive: Chester pounds West Columbia Airport 28-7
Chester swept across the scoreboard with a dizzying flurry of points to ambush West Columbia Airport 28-7 in a South Carolina high school football matchup.
Both offenses were stymied without points on either side in the first and third quarters.
The Cyclones’ offense moved to a 13-0 lead over the Eagles at the intermission.
Close Encounter: Gastonia Forestview nips Morganton Freedom 13-7
Gastonia Forestview poked just enough holes in Morganton Freedom’s defense to garner a taut 13-7 victory in a North Carolina high school football matchup on September 3. .
Gastonia Forestview fended off Morganton Freedom’s last-ditch effort in a frantic final period.
Defense ruled the third quarter as Gastonia Forestview and Morganton Freedom were both scoreless.
Gastonia Forestview fought to a 13-0 halftime margin at Morganton Freedom’s expense.
The Jaguars opened with a 7-0 advantage over the Patriots through the first quarter.
Score no more: Atlanta Holy Innocents Episcopal’s defense breaks Greenville Christ Church Episcopal 31-0
No scoring allowed. That was the mantra Atlanta Holy Innocents Episcopal followed in overpowering Greenville Christ Church Episcopal 31-0 in Georgia high school football action on September 3.
The scoreboard operator could have taken a nap as both teams were blanked in the second and third quarters.
The first quarter gave Atlanta Holy Innocents Episcopal a 21-0 lead over Greenville Christ Church Episcopal.
Richburg Lewisville sprints past Lancaster Buford 26-8
Richburg Lewisville trucked Lancaster Buford on the road to a 26-8 victory in a South Carolina high school football matchup on September 3.
Richburg Lewisville’s influence showed as it carried a 19-8 lead into the fourth quarter.
Richburg Lewisville’s offense jumped to a 12-8 lead over Lancaster Buford at halftime.
Defense put both offenses in a deep slumber in the first quarter, with no one scoring.
Stopped cold: Mocksville Davie thwarts Mooresville Lake Norman’s quest 42-28
Mocksville Davie trucked Mooresville Lake Norman on the road to a 42-28 victory in a North Carolina high school football matchup on September 3.
The War Eagles’ power showed as they carried a 42-21 lead into the fourth quarter.
Both offenses were muted in an unproductive second quarter, resulting in a 28-7 intermission score.
The first quarter gave Mocksville Davie a 28-7 lead over Mooresville Lake Norman.
Jefferson stonewalls Greenville Southside 45-0
A stalwart defense refused to yield as Jefferson shutout Greenville Southside 45-0 on September 3 in Georgia football.
Both offenses seemed to run out of gas with neither able to generate points in the third and fourth quarters.
Jefferson’s offense stormed to a 45-0 lead over Greenville Southside at the intermission.
The first quarter gave the Dragons a 21-0 lead over the Tigers.
Bakersville Mitchell knocks out victory on Boone Watauga 34-23
Saddled up and ready to go, Bakersville Mitchell spurred past Boone Watauga 34-23 for a North Carolina high school football victory on September 3.
The scoreboard showed the Pioneers with a 15-14 lead over the Mountaineers heading into the third quarter.
The Pioneers took an 8-6 lead over the Mountaineers heading to the intermission locker room.
Neither team could dent the scoreboard in the first quarter.
Blank check: Greenwood Christian writes off Spartanburg Christian 48-0
A suffocating defensive performance helped Greenwood Christian blank Spartanburg Christian 48-0 in a South Carolina high school football matchup.
Defense ruled the first and third quarters as Greenwood Christian and Spartanburg Christian were both scoreless.
No pain, no gain; Campobello Landrum overcomes Iva Crescent 21-5
Campobello Landrum collected a 21-5 victory over Iva Crescent in a South Carolina high school football matchup on September 3.
The Cardinals remained on top of the Tigers through a scoreless second and third quarters.
Campobello Landrum opened with a 7-0 advantage over Iva Crescent through the first quarter.
Winnsboro Fairfield Central severs Chesnee’s hopes 32-16
Winnsboro Fairfield Central charged Chesnee and collected a 32-16 victory in South Carolina high school football action on September 3.
Neither squad could muster points in the third quarter.
Winnsboro Fairfield Central opened a modest 20-10 gap over Chesnee at halftime.
The Griffins opened with a 6-3 advantage over the Eagles through the first quarter.
Score no more: Greensboro Southeast Guilford’s defense breaks Greensboro Ben L. Smith 49-0
No scoring allowed. That was the mantra Greensboro Southeast Guilford followed in overpowering Greensboro Ben L. Smith 49-0 for a North Carolina high school football victory on September 3.
The Falcons authored an impenetrable defensive effort to blank the Golden Eagles in the fourth quarter.
Greensboro Southeast Guilford’s command showed as it carried a 49-0 lead into the fourth quarter.
The Falcons’ offense roared to a 42-0 lead over the Golden Eagles at the intermission.
The Falcons drew first blood by forging a 14-0 margin over the Golden Eagles after the first quarter.
Matthews Covenant Day wins tense tussle with Charlotte Carolina 20-19
Matthews Covenant Day found the tipping point, and leaned on it to knock off Charlotte Carolina 20-19 on September 3 in North Carolina football.
The Lions matched the Bearcats’ offensive output 6-6 in the final period to thwart any last hopes.
Matthews Covenant Day broke in front at the beginning of the fourth quarter with a 14-13 lead over Charlotte Carolina.
The Bearcats came from behind to grab the advantage 13-8 at intermission over the Lions.
The Bearcats showed they were ready to play, using an early thrust to carve out a 7-0 advantage over the Lions as the first quarter ended.
Raleigh Cardinal Gibbons overcomes Rockingham Richmond in competitive affair 30-22
Raleigh Cardinal Gibbons topped Rockingham Richmond 30-22 in a tough tilt in a North Carolina high school football matchup on September 3.
The Raiders turned up the heat in the final quarter, but the Crusaders put the game on ice.
The Crusaders jumped to a 29-14 bulge over the Raiders as the fourth quarter began.
Raleigh Cardinal Gibbons kept a 20-14 halftime margin at Rockingham Richmond’s expense.
Raleigh Cardinal Gibbons opened with a 13-7 advantage over Rockingham Richmond through the first quarter.
Charlotte Ardrey Kell rains down on Waxhaw Marvin Ridge 26-7
Charlotte Ardrey Kell put together a victorious gameplan to stop Waxhaw Marvin Ridge 26-7 on September 3 in North Carolina football action.
Defense ruled the first and third quarters as the Knights and the Mavericks were both scoreless.
Stop sign: Climax Providence Grove renders Siler City Jordan Matthews’ offense pointless 54-0
No need for worry, Climax Providence Grove’s defense took care of business on Friday, keying a 54-0 shutout of Siler City Jordan Matthews in North Carolina high school football on September 3.
The scoreboard operator could have taken a nap as both teams were blanked in the third quarter.
The Patriots’ offense breathed fire to a 47-0 lead over the Jets at the intermission.
Climax Providence Grove opened with a 19-0 advantage over Siler City Jordan Matthews through the first quarter.
Super start fuels Greenwood’s victory over Fort Mill Catawba Ridge 17-14
Greenwood started fast, and it was a good thing in a 17-14 victory where Fort Mill Catawba Ridge refused to fold in a South Carolina high school football matchup on September 3.
Both squads drew cheers for final-quarter scores, but the period resulted in a 7-7 draw, which were all the Eagles needed.
Defense muted both offenses in a scoreless third quarter.
Greenwood kept a 10-7 halftime margin at Fort Mill Catawba Ridge’s expense.
Greenwood opened with a 10-0 advantage over Fort Mill Catawba Ridge through the first quarter.
Stop sign: Charlotte Northside Christian renders Rocky Point Heide Trask’s offense pointless 2-0
Charlotte Northside Christian’s defense throttled Rocky Point Heide Trask, resulting in a shutout win 2-0 in North Carolina boys soccer action on September 3.
Each attack authored its Rip Van Winkle imitation, napping through a barren first half.
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