North Carolina high school football scores from Friday, September 24
There’s plenty of news and notes from an exciting night of high school sports. Several teams from Charlotte, Raleigh and the surrounding regions of North Carolina hit the field for an action-packed Week 6 of the NC high school football season. Here’s a recap and the scores from the games:
Close Encounter: Randleman nips Troy Montgomery Central 20-14
It wasn’t pretty, gut-tough wins usually aren’t, but Randleman wasn’t going for style points. A victory will do, and it was earned 20-14 over Troy Montgomery Central in a North Carolina high school football matchup on September 24.
Troy Montgomery Central had cause for optimism when it began the fourth quarter on top of Randleman 14-6.
The Timberwolves took a 14-0 lead over the Tigers heading to the intermission locker room.
Defense ruled the first quarter as Randleman and Troy Montgomery Central were both scoreless.
Resurgence: Thomasville Ledford fights back to beat Clinton 35-18
Thomasville Ledford fought back from a slow start and rolled to a 35-18 win over Clinton during this North Carolina football game.
The Panthers enjoyed a thin margin over the Darkhorses with a 21-18 lead heading to the fourth quarter.
Thomasville Ledford registered a 14-12 advantage at intermission over Clinton.
Clinton showed it was ready to play, using an early thrust to carve out a 12-7 advantage over Thomasville Ledford as the first quarter ended.
Lincolnton North Lincoln bounces Hickory in up-and-down tilt 21-6
Lincolnton North Lincoln broke out to an early lead and topped Hickory 21-6 in a North Carolina high school football matchup.
The Knights authored an impenetrable defensive effort to blank the Red Tornadoes in the second and final quarters.
The Knights opened with a 21-6 advantage over the Red Tornadoes through the first quarter.
Anderson Hanna spins away to top Anderson Westside 45-14
Anderson Westside’s fast start served as a wake-up call for Anderson Hanna, which rallied for a 45-14 victory on Friday in a South Carolina high school football matchup.
Anderson Hanna stormed over Anderson Westside when the fourth quarter began 38-14.
Anderson Hanna fought to a 24-14 halftime margin at Anderson Westside’s expense.
The Rams authored a promising start, taking advantage of the Yellow Jackets 14-3 at the end of the first quarter.
Burlington Williams pushes the mute button on Hillsborough Orange 28-0
Dominating defense was the calling card of Burlington Williams on Friday as it blanked Hillsborough Orange 28-0 for a North Carolina high school football victory on September 24.
Neither squad scored in the fourth quarter.
Burlington Williams jumped on top ahead of Hillsborough Orange 28-0 as the fourth quarter started.
The Bulldogs’ offense struck to a 21-0 lead over the Panthers at halftime.
Burlington Williams drew first blood by forging a 14-0 margin over Hillsborough Orange after the first quarter.
Lexington Central Davidson delivers smashing punch early to dump Oxford J.F. Webb 34-6
Lexington Central Davidson dominated the first half and coasted to a convincing 34-6 victory over Oxford J.F. Webb in a North Carolina high school football matchup on September 24. .
Defense put both offenses in a deep slumber in the first and third quarters, with no one scoring.
Kernersville East Forsyth manhandles Mocksville Davie 59-21
Kernersville East Forsyth controlled the action to earn a strong 59-21 win against Mocksville Davie in North Carolina high school football action on September 24.
The Eagles roared in front of the War Eagles 52-21 going into the fourth quarter.
Kernersville East Forsyth registered a 38-14 advantage at halftime over Mocksville Davie.
Kernersville East Forsyth darted in front of Mocksville Davie 21-7 to begin the second quarter.
Convincing fashion: Winston-Salem Carver handles Kernersville Bishop McGuinness 28-7
Kernersville Bishop McGuinness had no answers as Winston-Salem Carver roared to a 28-7 victory on September 24 in North Carolina football.
The Yellow Jackets broke in front at the beginning of the fourth quarter with a 20-7 lead over the Villains.
Kernersville Bishop McGuinness climbed on top in the first half and stayed there with a 7-6 lead at halftime.
Neither team could dent the scoreboard in the first quarter.
East Bend Forbush’s trick is no treat for Millers Creek West Wilkes 48-3
East Bend Forbush jumped out to an early lead and pulled away for a 48-3 win over Millers Creek West Wilkes on September 24 in North Carolina football action.
Neither squad could conjure any offensive magic in a stifling defensive final quarter.
The Falcons’ supremacy showed as they carried a 48-3 lead into the fourth quarter.
East Bend Forbush’s offense roared to a 34-3 lead over Millers Creek West Wilkes at the intermission.
The Falcons roared in front of the Blackhawks 21-0 to begin the second quarter.
Over and out: Charlotte Hickory Grove Christian punches through Wake County South Wake 48-12
Charlotte Hickory Grove Christian’s river of points eventually washed away Wake County South Wake in a 48-12 offensive cavalcade in North Carolina high school football on September 24. .
The Lions’ rule showed as they carried a 48-0 lead into the fourth quarter.
The Lions’ offense stomped on to a 42-0 lead over the Sabres at the intermission.
Charlotte Hickory Grove Christian darted in front of Wake County South Wake 13-0 to begin the second quarter.
Greensboro Dudley tames Winston-Salem Atkins’ offense 55-0
No scoring allowed. That was the mantra Greensboro Dudley followed in overpowering Winston-Salem Atkins 55-0 in North Carolina high school football on September 24.
Each offense authored its Rip Van Winkle imitation, napping through barren first and third quarters.
Over and out: Bessemer City punches through Gastonia Highland Tech 32-8
Bessemer City left no doubt of its superiority in polishing off Gastonia Highland Tech 32-8 during this North Carolina football game.
The Yellow Jackets’ command showed as they carried a 24-0 lead into the fourth quarter.
The Yellow Jackets’ offense struck to a 16-0 lead over the Rams at halftime.
The Yellow Jackets darted in front of the Rams 8-0 to begin the second quarter.
Knightdale plants its flag on Fayetteville Cape Fear 33-13
Knightdale dominated from start to finish in a resounding 33-13 win over Fayetteville Cape Fear during this North Carolina football game.
The scoreboard was in hibernation in the final quarter, with neither team scoring.
Knightdale took control in the third quarter with a 33-13 advantage over Fayetteville Cape Fear.
The Knights kept a 12-6 halftime margin at the Colts’ expense.
The Knights darted in front of the Colts 12-0 to begin the second quarter.
Storm warning: Winston-Salem Mount Tabor unleashes full fury on Winston-Salem R.J. Reynolds 41-20
Yes, Winston-Salem Mount Tabor looked superb in beating Winston-Salem R.J. Reynolds, but no autographs please after its 41-20 victory in a North Carolina high school football matchup on September 24.
The two squads shadow-boxed through an evenly-played 7-7 final quarter.
Winston-Salem Mount Tabor’s rule showed as it carried a 34-13 lead into the fourth quarter.
The Spartans’ offense moved to a 20-13 lead over the Demons at the intermission.
The first quarter gave Winston-Salem Mount Tabor a 13-7 lead over Winston-Salem R.J. Reynolds.
Raleigh Ravenscroft tenderizes Raleigh North Wake Homeschool 41-6
Raleigh Ravenscroft controlled the action to earn a strong 41-6 win against Raleigh North Wake Homeschool in North Carolina high school football action on September 24.
Both teams were shutout in the first and third quarters.
Matthews Weddington blankets Charlotte Olympic with suffocating defensive effort 28-0
A stalwart defense refused to yield as Matthews Weddington shutout Charlotte Olympic 28-0 on September 24 in North Carolina football.
Neither team could dent the scoreboard in the third quarter.
The Warriors registered a 21-0 advantage at intermission over the Trojans.
The first quarter gave Matthews Weddington a 7-0 lead over Charlotte Olympic.
Greenville makes Greenville Southside’s offense disappear 31-0
Greenville unveiled a blanketing defense and threw it all over Greenville Southside in a 31-0 shutout for a South Carolina high school football victory on September 24.
Neither team could dent the scoreboard in the first and third quarters.
Mt. Holly East Gaston blazes victory trail past Cherryville 50-14
Mt. Holly East Gaston stormed to a first quarter lead and cruised to a 50-14 win over Cherryville in North Carolina high school football on September 24.
Mt. Holly East Gaston took control in the third quarter with a 36-7 advantage over Cherryville.
Mt. Holly East Gaston fought to a 29-7 intermission margin at Cherryville’s expense.
The Warriors drew first blood by forging a 14-0 margin over the Ironmen after the first quarter.
Monroe Parkwood smashes through Lancaster Buford 50-21
Monroe Parkwood’s overpowering offense lit up the scoreboard to topple Lancaster Buford 50-21 during this North Carolina football game.
Defense muted both offenses in a scoreless third quarter.
The Rebels’ offense roared to a 25-0 lead over the Yellow Jackets at the intermission.
The first quarter gave Monroe Parkwood a 7-0 lead over Lancaster Buford.
Mount Airy rains all over Walnut Cove South Stokes 48-6
Mount Airy rolled past Walnut Cove South Stokes for a comfortable 48-6 victory in a North Carolina high school football matchup. .
Neither team could mount any semblance of offense in a scoring drought that extended through the fourth quarter.
Mount Airy’s supremacy showed as it carried a 48-6 lead into the fourth quarter.
Mount Airy’s offense struck to a 48-0 lead over Walnut Cove South Stokes at the intermission.
The first quarter gave the Granite Bears a 41-0 lead over the Sauras.
No quarter given: Havelock puts down Southern Durham 34-2
Fireworks are most common on the Fourth of July, but Havelock broke out its own form of pyrotechnics during its 34-2 explosion on Southern Durham on September 24 in North Carolina football action.
The scoreboard was in hibernation in the first and fourth quarters, with neither team scoring.
The Rams broke in front at the beginning of the fourth quarter with a 34-2 lead over the Spartans.
Greenville Mann sets a fast pace to trip Greenville Wade Hampton 55-7
Greenville Mann took control early and methodically pulled away to beat Greenville Wade Hampton 55-7 in a South Carolina high school football matchup.
The Patriots jumped on top in front of the Generals 42-7 going into the fourth quarter.
The Patriots kept a 35-7 intermission margin at the Generals’ expense.
The first quarter gave Greenville Mann a 28-0 lead over Greenville Wade Hampton.
Graham Southern Alamance’s trick is no treat for Wendell Corinth Holders 22-7
Graham Southern Alamance broke out to an early lead and topped Wendell Corinth Holders 22-7 in North Carolina high school football action on September 24.
Neither team could mount any semblance of offense in a scoring drought that extended through the second and fourth quarters.
The Patriots drew first blood by forging a 22-7 margin over the Pirates after the first quarter.
Ramseur Eastern Randolph smashes through Oakboro West Stanly 33-3
Ramseur Eastern Randolph offered a menacingly balanced approach while handling Oakboro West Stanly with an all-around effort during this 33-3 victory in a North Carolina high school football matchup on September 24.
Neither offense could get untracked in fruitless first and third quarters.
The Wildcats’ offense darted to a 14-3 lead over the Colts at halftime.
Williamston Palmetto finds its footing in victory over Anderson Pendleton 33-6
Williamston Palmetto dominated the first half and coasted to a convincing 33-6 victory over Anderson Pendleton in a South Carolina high school football matchup on September 24. .
Neither team could dent the scoreboard in the second and third quarters.
Williamston Palmetto pulled ahead in front of Anderson Pendleton 16-0 to begin the second quarter.
Ruh-Roh, Abbeville shuts down Belton Honea Path 45-21
Abbeville painted a masterpiece of offensive football all over the canvas of Belton Honea Path’s defense for a 45-21 win in a South Carolina high school football matchup.
The third quarter gave the Panthers a 39-15 lead over the Bears.
The Panthers opened a slim 22-15 gap over the Bears at halftime.
Tough to find an edge early, Abbeville and Belton Honea Path fashioned a 7-7 stalemate through the first quarter.
Irmo Dutch Fork takes victory lap over Spartanburg 42-13
Irmo Dutch Fork painted a masterpiece of offensive football all over the canvas of Spartanburg’s defense for a 42-13 win on September 24 in South Carolina football.
The Silver Foxes’ dominance showed as they carried a 42-0 lead into the fourth quarter.
The Silver Foxes’ offense stomped on to a 28-0 lead over the Vikings at the intermission.
Defense ruled the first quarter as the Silver Foxes and the Vikings were both scoreless.
Belmont South Point dances around early hole to trip Gastonia Hunter Huss 42-7
Gastonia Hunter Huss’ quick advantage forced Belmont South Point to dig down, but it did to earn a 42-7 win Friday on September 24 in North Carolina football action.
The scoreboard was in hibernation in the fourth quarter, with neither team scoring.
The Red Raiders thundered in front of the Huskies 42-7 going into the fourth quarter.
The Red Raiders opened a monstrous 28-7 gap over the Huskies at halftime.
The Huskies showed they were ready to play, using an early thrust to carve out a 7-0 advantage over the Red Raiders as the first quarter ended.
Central Daniel plants its flag on Greenwood Emerald 57-7
Central Daniel jumped out to an early lead and pulled away for a 57-7 win over Greenwood Emerald for a South Carolina high school football victory on September 24.
The Lions thundered in front of the Vikings 50-7 going into the fourth quarter.
Both offenses were muted in an unproductive second quarter, resulting in a 21-0 halftime score.
The Lions stomped on in front of the Vikings 21-0 to begin the second quarter.
Absolutely nothing: Seneca drops a goose egg on Westminster West-Oak 54-0
Seneca corralled Westminster West-Oak’s offense and never let go to fuel a 54-0 victory in South Carolina high school football on September 24.
Neither squad scored in the second and final quarters.
The Bobcats opened with a 54-0 advantage over the Warriors through the first quarter.
Asheboro Southwestern Randolph collects victory over Asheboro 17-7
Asheboro Southwestern Randolph tipped and eventually toppled Asheboro 17-7 during this North Carolina football game.
The Cougars put a bow on this victory with a strong final-quarter kick, outpointing the Blue Comets 14-0 in the last stanza.
Asheboro took the lead 7-3 to start the fourth quarter.
Both offenses were muted in an unproductive second quarter, resulting in a 3-0 halftime score.
The Cougars opened with a 3-0 advantage over the Blue Comets through the first quarter.
Rally time; St. Stephen Timberland overcomes Chesnee 32-19
St. Stephen Timberland awoke from an early slumber and cruised to a 32-19 win over Chesnee at St. Stephen Timberland High on September 24 in South Carolina football action.
St. Stephen Timberland’s leverage showed as it carried a 20-19 lead into the fourth quarter.
St. Stephen Timberland’s offense moved to a 14-7 lead over Chesnee at the intermission.
The Eagles authored a promising start, taking advantage of the Wolves 7-6 at the end of the first quarter.
Columbia Spring Valley escapes close call with Rock Hill South Pointe 14-7
Early action on the scoreboard pushed Columbia Spring Valley to the front, and it stayed there to fend off Rock Hill South Pointe 14-7 in a South Carolina high school football matchup on September 24.
Neither squad scored in the first and final quarters.
The Vikings darted over the Stallions 14-7 heading to the fourth quarter.
Columbia Spring Valley opened a small 7-0 gap over Rock Hill South Pointe at the intermission.
Vice-grip defense fuels Kings Mountain’s win over Dallas North Gaston 56-0
No scoring allowed. That was the mantra Kings Mountain followed in overpowering Dallas North Gaston 56-0 in a North Carolina high school football matchup.
Defense ruled the first and third quarters as the Mountaineers and the Wildcats were both scoreless.
Claremont Bunker Hill tames Lenoir West Caldwell’s offense 40-0
Claremont Bunker Hill corralled Lenoir West Caldwell’s offense and never let go to fuel a 40-0 victory on September 24 in North Carolina football action.
Neither team could mount any semblance of offense in a scoring drought that extended through the fourth quarter.
The Bears’ control showed as they carried a 40-0 lead into the fourth quarter.
Claremont Bunker Hill’s offense struck to a 33-0 lead over Lenoir West Caldwell at the intermission.
The first quarter gave Claremont Bunker Hill a 19-0 lead over Lenoir West Caldwell.
Fayetteville Jack Britt rides the rough off Lumberton 27-7
Fayetteville Jack Britt charged Lumberton and collected a 27-7 victory on September 24 in North Carolina football.
Fayetteville Jack Britt took control in the third quarter with a 20-7 advantage over Lumberton.
The Buccaneers’ offense darted to a 14-7 lead over the Pirates at the intermission.
The first quarter gave the Buccaneers a 7-0 lead over the Pirates.
Morganton Patton overcomes early deficit to stop Marshall Madison 26-13
Morganton Patton awoke from an early slumber and cruised to a 26-13 win over Marshall Madison for a North Carolina high school football victory on September 24.
The Patriots were unable to gain ground in the final period, as the Panthers cloned their points production 6-6.
The scoreboard operator could have taken a nap as both teams were blanked in the third quarter.
The Panthers’ offense jumped to a 20-7 lead over the Patriots at the intermission.
The start wasn’t the problem for the Patriots, who began with a 7-0 edge over the Panthers through the end of the first quarter.
Greenville St. Joseph’s Catholic stonewalls Spartanburg Christian 56-0
A vice-like defensive effort helped Greenville St. Joseph’s Catholic squeeze Spartanburg Christian 56-0 in a shutout effort in South Carolina high school football on September 24.
Defense ruled the first and third quarters as the Knights and the Warriors were both scoreless.
Winning recipe: Laurens broils North Augusta 27-17
Laurens grabbed a 27-17 victory at the expense of North Augusta in South Carolina high school football on September 24.
The Raiders stormed over the Yellow Jackets when the fourth quarter began 27-10.
The Raiders opened a modest 13-0 gap over the Yellow Jackets at halftime.
The Raiders drew first blood by forging a 7-0 margin over the Yellow Jackets after the first quarter.