High School Sports

North Carolina high school football scores from Friday, November 12, 2021

High school football scores from around North Carolina.
High school football scores from around North Carolina. tglantz@thestate.com

There’s plenty of news and notes from an exciting night of high school sports. [XX] teams from Charlotte and the surrounding region of North Carolina hit the field for an action-packed Week [1] of the NC high school football season. Here’s a recap and the scores from the games:

Ridge Spring - Monetta’s convoy passes Great Falls 48-32

Saddled up and ready to go, Ridge Spring - Monetta spurred past Great Falls 48-32 in a South Carolina high school football matchup.

The Trojans took control in the third quarter with a 48-12 advantage over the Red Devils.

The Trojans opened a giant 18-0 gap over the Red Devils at halftime.

Ridge Spring - Monetta made the first move by forging an 8-0 margin over Great Falls after the first quarter.

Close Encounter: Gastonia Forestview nips Monroe Parkwood 20-17

With little to no wiggle room, Gastonia Forestview nosed past Monroe Parkwood 20-17 in North Carolina high school football on November 12.

Gastonia Forestview darted ahead of Monroe Parkwood 13-10 as the fourth quarter started.

The Jaguars’ offense darted to a 13-3 lead over the Rebels at halftime.

Each offense authored its Rip Van Winkle imitation, napping through a barren first quarter.

Waxhaw Cuthbertson sprints past Mooresville Lake Norman 31-14

Waxhaw Cuthbertson dumped Mooresville Lake Norman 31-14 during this North Carolina football game.

The two squads struggled to a draw at the final quarter, setting for a 31-14 tie.

The third quarter gave the Cavaliers a 24-7 lead over the Wildcats.

Waxhaw Cuthbertson fought to a 17-7 halftime margin at Mooresville Lake Norman’s expense.

The Cavaliers opened with a 7-0 advantage over the Wildcats through the first quarter.

Spencer North Rowan has something to talk about outlasting Mooresboro Thomas Jefferson Classical in overtime 34-28

This thrilling encounter reached extra time before Spencer North Rowan could edge Mooresboro Thomas Jefferson Classical 34-28 in North Carolina high school football action on November 12.

Spencer North Rowan hummed like a well-oiled machine through the first overtime period, extending the lead with a 6-0 advantage in the frame.

Nothing was decided in the third quarter, with Spencer North Rowan and Mooresboro Thomas Jefferson Classical locked in a 21-21 stalemate.

The Gryphons took a 21-14 lead over the Cavaliers heading to the intermission locker room.

Neither side could break ahead as the two teams began in a tense 7-7 duel in the first quarter.

Shelby Crest collects victory over Mount Ulla West Rowan 28-15

Shelby Crest tipped and eventually toppled Mount Ulla West Rowan 28-15 for a North Carolina high school football victory on November 12.

The Chargers’ control showed as they carried a 21-15 lead into the fourth quarter.

Shelby Crest’s offense darted to a 14-9 lead over Mount Ulla West Rowan at halftime.

Each offense authored its Rip Van Winkle imitation, napping through a barren first quarter.

Raleigh Millbrook slips past Durham Hillside 14-8

Raleigh Millbrook poked just enough holes in Durham Hillside’s defense to garner a taut 14-8 victory on November 12 in North Carolina football.

The verdict could’ve been in doubt thanks to the Hornets’ finishing flurry, but the Wildcats swerved out of trouble to earn the win in the final quarter.

The Wildcats broke in front at the beginning of the fourth quarter with a 7-0 lead over the Hornets.

Both offenses were muted in unproductive first and second quarters, resulting in a 0-0 intermission score.

Knightdale responds to adversity to top Fayetteville Pine Forest 26-14

Knightdale fell behind early before coming to life in the first quarter of a 26-14 win over Fayetteville Pine Forest for a North Carolina high school football victory on November 12.

Each offense authored its Rip Van Winkle imitation, napping through a barren third quarter.

The Knights fought to a 20-7 halftime margin at the Trojans’ expense.

Fayetteville Pine Forest started on steady ground by forging a 7-0 lead over Knightdale at the end of the first quarter.

Kernersville East Forsyth baffles Charlotte Ardrey Kell 17-0

A suffocating defensive performance helped Kernersville East Forsyth blank Charlotte Ardrey Kell 17-0 in a North Carolina high school football matchup on November 12.

Neither squad scored in the third and fourth quarters.

The Eagles fought to a 17-0 halftime margin at the Knights’ expense.

The Eagles darted in front of the Knights 7-0 to begin the second quarter.

Extra time is kind to Fayetteville Seventy-First in overtime defeat of Burlington Williams 29-28

Extra action was needed before Fayetteville Seventy-First could slip past Burlington Williams 29-28 in a North Carolina high school football matchup on November 12.

Nothing was decided in the third quarter, with Fayetteville Seventy-First and Burlington Williams locked in a 14-14 stalemate.

The Falcons’ offense moved to a 14-7 lead over the Bulldogs at halftime.

Fayetteville Seventy-First made the first move by forging a 7-0 margin over Burlington Williams after the first quarter.

Reidsville imposes its will on Forest City Chase 56-24

Reidsville’s powerful offense roared to a resounding victory by pulling away from Forest City Chase 56-24 during this North Carolina football game.

The Rams’ supremacy showed as they carried a 56-18 lead into the fourth quarter.

Reidsville’s offense jumped on top to a 36-12 lead over Forest City Chase at halftime.

Reidsville darted in front of Forest City Chase 14-6 to begin the second quarter.

Greensboro Dudley soars over Thomasville Ledford 53-10

Greensboro Dudley controlled the action to earn a strong 53-10 win against Thomasville Ledford in North Carolina high school football on November 12.

Greensboro Dudley’s dominance showed as they carried a 40-10 lead into the fourth quarter.

Greensboro Dudley’s offense jumped on top to a 28-7 lead over Thomasville Ledford at the intermission.

The first quarter gave Greensboro Dudley a 14-7 lead over Thomasville Ledford.

Rocky Mount Northern Nash collects victory over Smithfield-Selma 39-21

Rocky Mount Northern Nash collected a 39-21 victory over Smithfield-Selma in a North Carolina high school football matchup.

The gap remained the same through the second and third quarters as neither team could dent the scoreboard.

The first quarter gave the Knights a 33-13 lead over the Spartans.

Ruh-Roh, Cornelius Hough shuts down Charlotte South Mecklenburg 42-7

Impressive was a ready adjective for Cornelius Hough’s 42-7 throttling of Charlotte South Mecklenburg in a North Carolina high school football matchup.

Defense muted both offenses in scoreless first and third quarters.

Cornelius Hough’s offense stormed to a 42-0 lead over Charlotte South Mecklenburg at halftime.

Close Encounter: Charlotte Mallard Creek nips Asheville 13-12

Charlotte Mallard Creek wasted no time, pushing in front and finishing in the same fashion during this 13-12 victory over Asheville in a North Carolina high school football matchup.

Charlotte Mallard Creek put a bow on this victory with a strong final-quarter kick, outpointing Asheville 13-0 in the last stanza.

The Cougars had a 12-0 edge on the Mavericks at the beginning of the fourth quarter.

Neither defense permitted points in the second quarter, leaving the score 6-0 at halftime.

The Cougars authored a promising start, taking advantage of the Mavericks 6-0 at the end of the first quarter.

No pain, no gain; Matthews Weddington overcomes Waxhaw Marvin Ridge 41-31

Stretched out and finally snapped, Matthews Weddington put just enough pressure on Waxhaw Marvin Ridge to earn a 41-31 victory at Matthews Weddington High on November 12 in North Carolina football action.

No one gained an advantage as the two squads evenly split the final-quarter points.

Matthews Weddington’s leg-up showed as it carried a 27-17 lead into the fourth quarter.

Matthews Weddington’s offense moved to a 20-10 lead over Waxhaw Marvin Ridge at halftime.

The two teams dueled to an even start, with the Warriors and the Mavericks settling for a 7-7 first-quarter knot.

Nerve-racking affair ends with Raleigh Leesville Road on top of Rockingham Richmond 19-14

Raleigh Leesville Road found the tipping point, and leaned on it to knock off Rockingham Richmond 19-14 on November 12 in North Carolina football action.

Rockingham Richmond rallied in the final quarter, but Raleigh Leesville Road skirted trouble with just enough offense to thwart all hopes.

Raleigh Leesville Road took control in the third quarter with a 19-7 advantage over Rockingham Richmond.

Raleigh Leesville Road registered a 13-7 advantage at intermission over Rockingham Richmond.

The Raiders started on steady ground by forging a 7-3 lead over the Pride at the end of the first quarter.

Harrells Christian tames Charlotte Country Day’s offense 40-0

No scoring allowed. That was the mantra Harrells Christian followed in overpowering Charlotte Country Day 40-0 in a North Carolina high school football matchup.

The scoreboard was in hibernation in the second and final quarters, with neither team scoring.

The Crusaders stomped on in front of the Buccaneers 40-0 to begin the fourth quarter.

The Crusaders jumped in front of the Buccaneers 6-0 to begin the second quarter.

Statesville hammers Denver East Lincoln into submission 42-3

Statesville controlled the scoreboard and the game in a sound 42-3 victory over Denver East Lincoln in North Carolina high school football on November 12.

Statesville’s defense locked up the victory with a shutout performance in the fourth quarter.

The Greyhounds’ determination showed as they carried a 42-3 lead into the fourth quarter.

Statesville’s offense pulled ahead to a 35-3 lead over Denver East Lincoln at halftime.

The first quarter gave the Greyhounds a 21-3 lead over the Mustangs.

Fayetteville Westover finds a way to knock off Leland North Brunswick 40-21

Fayetteville Westover fought back from a slow start and rolled to a 40-21 win over Leland North Brunswick on November 12 in North Carolina football.

Neither offense could get untracked in a fruitless third quarter.

Fayetteville Westover’s offense darted to a 12-7 lead over Leland North Brunswick at the intermission.

Leland North Brunswick authored a promising start, taking advantage of Fayetteville Westover 7-0 at the end of the first quarter.

Rally time; Raleigh Cardinal Gibbons overcomes Wake Forest Heritage 56-24

Raleigh Cardinal Gibbons fought back from a slow start and rolled to a 56-24 win over Wake Forest Heritage in a North Carolina high school football matchup on November 12.

Wake Forest Heritage was unable to gain ground in the final period, as Raleigh Cardinal Gibbons cloned its points production 7-7.

Raleigh Cardinal Gibbons’ rule showed as it carried a 49-17 lead into the fourth quarter.

Raleigh Cardinal Gibbons’ offense jumped to a 21-14 lead over Wake Forest Heritage at the intermission.

Wake Forest Heritage showed it was ready to play, using an early thrust to carve out a 14-8 advantage over Raleigh Cardinal Gibbons as the first quarter ended.

Greenville J.H. Rose squeezes past Fayetteville Terry Sanford 34-28

Greenville J.H. Rose posted a tight 34-28 win over Fayetteville Terry Sanford in a North Carolina high school football matchup on November 12.

The Rampants’ train of momentum chugged along the fourth-quarter tracks with a 13-7 points differential.

Nothing was decided in the third quarter, with Greenville J.H. Rose and Fayetteville Terry Sanford locked in a 21-21 stalemate.

Greenville J.H. Rose kept a 14-13 intermission margin at Fayetteville Terry Sanford’s expense.

The first quarter gave Greenville J.H. Rose a 7-0 lead over Fayetteville Terry Sanford.

Mebane Eastern Alamance denies Havelock’s challenge 21-6

Mebane Eastern Alamance handed Havelock a tough 21-6 loss in North Carolina high school football action on November 12.

The scoreboard operator could have taken a nap as both teams were blanked in the second and third quarters.

The Eagles darted in front of the Rams 14-0 to begin the second quarter.

Tough tussle: Charlotte Providence Day steps past Charlotte Christian 21-17

Charlotte Providence Day found the tipping point, and leaned on it to knock off Charlotte Christian 21-17 on November 12 in North Carolina football action.

Neither team could dent the scoreboard in the first and third quarters.

Lenoir Hibriten rains down on Concord 27-14

Lenoir Hibriten charged Concord and collected a 27-14 victory in a North Carolina high school football matchup.

Neither offense could get untracked in a fruitless third quarter.

Lenoir Hibriten’s offense jumped to a 21-7 lead over Concord at halftime.

Lenoir Hibriten made the first move by forging a 7-0 margin over Concord after the first quarter.

Salisbury pushes the mute button on Claremont Bunker Hill 49-0

Salisbury corralled Claremont Bunker Hill’s offense and never let go to fuel a 49-0 victory in a North Carolina high school football matchup.

The Hornets’ upper-hand showed as they carried a 42-0 lead into the fourth quarter.

Salisbury’s offense stormed to a 35-0 lead over Claremont Bunker Hill at the intermission.

The Hornets opened with a 21-0 advantage over the Bears through the first quarter.

Taking on water: Mt. Holly East Gaston sinks Marshville Forest Hills 41-21

Mt. Holly East Gaston notched a win on the victory belt after defeating Marshville Forest Hills 41-21 in North Carolina high school football on November 12.

Mt. Holly East Gaston’s position showed as it carried a 35-21 lead into the fourth quarter.

The Warriors’ offense moved to a 21-7 lead over the Yellow Jackets at the intermission.

Neither side could break ahead as the two teams began in a tense 7-7 duel in the first quarter.

Maiden blanks Lincolnton West Lincoln in shutout performance 47-0

A stalwart defense refused to yield as Maiden shutout Lincolnton West Lincoln 47-0 at Maiden High on November 12 in North Carolina football action.

Maiden’s force showed as it carried a 46-0 lead into the fourth quarter.

The Blue Devils’ offense stormed to a 34-0 lead over the Rebels at halftime.

Maiden thundered in front of Lincolnton West Lincoln 20-0 to begin the second quarter.

Score no more: Thomasville’s defense breaks Walnut Cove South Stokes 34-0

Thomasville unveiled a blanketing defense and threw it all over Walnut Cove South Stokes in a 34-0 shutout in North Carolina high school football action on November 12.

Neither offense could get untracked in a fruitless third quarter.

Thomasville’s offense thundered to a 28-0 lead over Walnut Cove South Stokes at halftime.

Thomasville darted in front of Walnut Cove South Stokes 13-0 to begin the second quarter.

Razor thin: Belmont South Point earns tough victory over Canton Pisgah 27-24

Belmont South Point knocked off Canton Pisgah 27-24 on November 12 in North Carolina football.

Belmont South Point’s train of momentum chugged along the fourth-quarter tracks with a 14-7 points differential.

Canton Pisgah came from behind to grab the advantage heading to the fourth quarter over Belmont South Point 17-13.

The Red Raiders’ offense jumped to a 13-10 lead over the Black Bears at halftime.

The Red Raiders made the first move by forging a 6-3 margin over the Black Bears after the first quarter.

Gaffney squeezes past Anderson Hanna 34-26

With little to no wiggle room, Gaffney nosed past Anderson Hanna 34-26 during this South Carolina football game.

The Indians fended off the Yellow Jackets’ last-ditch effort in a frantic final period.

The Indians’ edge showed as they carried a 28-14 lead into the fourth quarter.

Gaffney’s offense moved to a 21-14 lead over Anderson Hanna at halftime.

Neither team dominated early as the two squads struggled to a 7-7 tie through the first quarter.

Columbia Irmo makes early advantage stand up in vanquishing Anderson Westside 42-20

Columbia Irmo dominated from start to finish in a resounding 42-20 win over Anderson Westside during this South Carolina football game.

Columbia Irmo jumped on top to a 35-14 bulge over Anderson Westside as the fourth quarter began.

Columbia Irmo fought to a 28-6 intermission margin at Anderson Westside’s expense.

The Yellow Jackets made the first move by forging a 14-0 margin over the Rams after the first quarter.

Too much fuss: Greenwood stresses Fort Mill Catawba Ridge 42-30

Greenwood tipped and eventually toppled Fort Mill Catawba Ridge 42-30 in a South Carolina high school football matchup.

Greenwood’s might showed as it carried a 35-9 lead into the fourth quarter.

Greenwood’s offense jumped to a 14-9 lead over Fort Mill Catawba Ridge at the intermission.

The first quarter gave the Eagles a 7-3 lead over the Copperheads.

Central Daniel bounces Woodruff in up-and-down tilt 49-21

Central Daniel raced to a big lead and never looked back in a 49-21 win over Woodruff for a South Carolina high school football victory on November 12.

Vice-grip defense completely blanked both offenses in the final quarter.

Central Daniel’s force showed as it carried a 49-21 lead into the fourth quarter.

The Lions kept a 21-7 intermission margin at the Wolverines’ expense.

The Lions made the first move by forging a 14-0 margin over the Wolverines after the first quarter.

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