High School Sports

The N.C. Independent Schools Athletic Association announces 2024 football playoff pairings

The N.C. Independent Schools Athletic Association has released pairings for its 2024 high school football state championship.

The playoffs begin Friday.

NCISAA football playoff pairings

Division I

Friday

No. 8 North Raleigh Christian (5-4) at No. 1 Rabun Gap (8-2)

No. 5 Charlotte Latin (8-2) at No. 4 Christ School (2-4)

No. 6 Metrolina Christian (4-4) at No. 3 Charlotte Christian (6-3)

No. 7 Charlotte Country Day (3-6) at No. 2 Providence Day (6-2)

Note: Round 2 is Nov. 8 at the higher seed. The state championship is Nov. 15 at the higher seed.

Division II

Friday

No. 8 Wake Christian Academy (2-7) at No. 1 Asheville School (4-1)

No. 5 Hickory Grove (5-3) at No. 4 Covenant Day (4-4)

No. 6 SouthLake Christian (4-5) at No. 3 Trinity Christian (8-1)

No. 7 Harrells Christian (6-3) at No. 2 High Point Christian (8-0)

Note: Round 2 is Nov. 8 at the higher seed. The state championship is Nov. 15 at the higher seed.

8-Man Football

Friday

No. 8 St. David’s School (4-5) at No. 1 Arendell Parrott Academy (8-1)

No. 5 John Paul II Catholic (6-3) at No. 4 Faith Christian (7-3)

No. 6 Halifax Academy (4-6) at No. 3 Cary Christian (6-1)

No. 7 Rocky Mount Academy (4-6) at No. 2 Wayne Christian (6-2)

Note: Round 2 is Nov. 8 at the higher seed. The state championship is Nov. 15 at Faith Christian.

Langston Wertz Jr.
The Charlotte Observer
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