Denton Red Raiders eye postseason after key playoff berth
Denton clinches first recent playoff berth by beating Stopellly in yardage playoff. Their defense must withstand a likely road path against Smoky Mountain winner Robbinsville or Cherokee and Andrews. Randleman, Allegheny, and Ragsdale face looming eliminations as districts decide postseason routes.
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Red Raiders
Stopellly
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Bison praise fast wheels George Curtis from Central
High Point Central 1974 football has struggled yet tailback George Curtis 5-9 150 has emerged as a bright spot. A former jayvee, he moved from halfback to tailback in the I formation and has become Central’s leading rusher with speed and heart.
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High Point Central
Rolls Royce
Georgia Tech
Central
George Curtis
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Curtis
Greensboro Grimsley
George
Roy Boyles
Jayvee
Thomasville Bulldogs on brink of critical conference run
Thomasville high scores 46 7 over Trinity as Kannapolis looms next in South Piedmont race. with a 4 1 mark Kannapolis 4 0 1 Salisbury 3 2 and Statesville 3 1 1, Thomasville relies on big plays and stout defense to carry toward playoff fate. standout moments include an 89 yard pass in a prior game and a 74 yard punt return by Ben Skeen.
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J. C. Young
Herman Moye
Salisbury
Kannapolis
Little Wonders
Allen Brown
Brown
High Point Memorial Hospital
David Pittman
Trinity
Pittman
Bulldogs
Statesville
Thomasville
Lexington
Styers
Paul Barnes
Concord
Ben
Skeen
Wayne Thrift
Odess Lowery
Nichols Enjoys Defensive Slot And Outdoor Life
Jamestown reports Ragsdale senior Grant Nichols thrives at defensive tackle with a potential guard swing. He values team bonding and discipline, recounting past injuries and his aim to play college ball, possibly in landscaping, while enjoying track basketball volleyball and outdoor activities. Ragsdale, a large western 3-A rival, faces remaining conference games with optimism.
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Minth
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Mormon Church
Greensboro
Brown Likes Two Way Assignment In Andrews Football
Brown andrews senior guard linebacker proves versatile on both sides of the ball. Coaches credit his quickness, blocking and work ethic as Andrews improves defense and offense. He notes the switch to two way play is tough but worth it and cites team unity after early season struggles.
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BISON
Steve Beck
Red Raider
Steve Brown
Andrews
Andrews High
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Bob Schuck
Hugh Gordon
Schuck
Burlington Williams
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John Morris
Bob Boswell
State
Boswell
Morris
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Gentral
Friday Prep Schedule Pairs Local Teams Across Region
Central vs Andrews Trinity vs Asheboro Thomasville faces Kannapolis Ledford plays Southwest Randolph East Davidson meets Southern Guilford Central Davidson hosts Randleman Denton travels to North Moore Allenjay visits West Davidson Ragsdale clashes Northeast Guilford South Iredell meets North Davidson Friday schedule highlights regional high school basketball matchups.
Jaybirds Tie With Southern Guilford Amid Apology From Ferree
Allen Jay fullback Mike Ferree apologized after scoring the tying touchdown and making a key interception in a Friday game against Southern Guilford. Ferree stressed the team’s unity and the impact of the tie on conference standings as Allen Jay moves to face West Davidson and Randleman. Coach Neil Jones praised Ferree and teammates while noting the squad must overcome overconfidence.
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Davidson
Allen Jay
Vicki White
Southern Guilford
Jaybird
Mike Ferree
Neil Jones
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An In
Jaybirds
Coach Jones
Southern
Mike
Craig Greer
Ricky Lawson
Ledford
West Davidson
Central Carolina
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