High School Sports

NCISAA high school football playoff pairings are announced

The N.C. Independent Schools playoffs begin Friday.

Play will run for three weeks in two divisions. Schools with enrollment of 375 or more are Division I; 374 or less are Division II.

The championship games will be held at the home of the higher-seeded team.

The reigning champions are Rabun Gap (Division I) and Asheville School (Division II).

Division I pairings

No. 8 North Raleigh Christian (6-4) at No. 1 Providence Day (10-0)

No. 5 Cannon School (6-4) at No. 4 Charlotte Latin (7-3)

No. 6 Charlotte Country Day (6-3) at No. 3 Charlotte Christian (5-5)

No. 7 Christ School (3-7) at No. 2 Rabun Gap (5-4)

Division II pairings

No. 1 High Point Christian (10-0), bye

No. 5 Hickory Grove (6-3) at No. 4 Harrells Christian (8-2)

No. 6 SouthLake Christian (3-7) at No. 3 Trinity Christian (7-2)

No. 7 Wayne Christian (4-6) at No. 2 Asheville School (5-2-1)

This story was originally published November 1, 2025 at 2:52 PM.

Langston Wertz Jr.
The Charlotte Observer
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