The North Carolina High School Athletic Association state semifinals are set to take place on Friday night, with several exciting matchups on the schedule. Defending champions Hickory and Weddington will both be looking to secure spots in the state finals.
Rolesville and Cardinal Gibbons will face off in a rematch from earlier in the season, with Rolesville coming off a dominant victory over the top-seeded Cleveland. Cardinal Gibbons, led by quarterback Gannon Jones, will have the home field advantage in what is expected to be a closely contested game.
Weddington will also be looking to defend its title as they take on Grimsley, a team led by quarterback Faizon Brandon who has been a standout performer this season. With a strong defense, Weddington will look to secure another victory and advance to the finals.
Jacksonville will face Seventy-First in what is expected to be a high-scoring game, while Hickory will take on West Charlotte in another exciting matchup. Monroe, Tarboro, and Mountain Heritage will also be looking to secure victories in their respective games to advance to the state finals.
Overall, the semifinals promise to be intense and action-packed, with top teams battling it out for a chance to compete for the championship title. Fans can expect thrilling matchups and standout performances as the teams vie for a spot in the state finals.
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