October 19, 2025

North Carolina High School Football Dominates in Week 9

North Carolina, October 19, 2025

News Summary

High school football in North Carolina showcased powerful performances in Week 9 of the season, featuring several one-sided victories. Crest led the week with a 77-0 win over North Gaston, while Hendersonville outscored Avery County 78-26. Numerous teams achieved shutouts, including Dudley and West Forsyth. Tight matches included Hickory narrowly defeating East Lincoln 31-28 and Newton-Conover edging West Iredell 37-36. Overall, the week highlighted the competitive spirit and talent within North Carolina’s high school football scene.

North Carolina

This past week’s high school football matches in North Carolina saw an impressive lineup of games, with several teams showcasing dominant performances across the state. In Week 9 of the 2025 season, more than half of the games resulted in one-sided victories, with numerous teams scoring over 40 points and several achieving shutout wins.

Crest achieved the highest score of the week, winning against North Gaston with a staggering score of 77-0. Other high-scoring games included Hendersonville dominating Avery County 78-26 and Reidsville blanking Bartlett Yancey 57-0. Dudley and West Forsyth both recorded impressive shutouts, with wins of 54-0 and 55-0 respectively.

In tightly contested matchups, Hickory eked out a victory over East Lincoln with a narrow score of 31-28, while Newton-Conover defeated West Iredell by a slim margin of 37-36. The A.L. Brown – Hickory Ridge game was another notable matchup that ended with a score of 28-14.

Top Performances

The standout individual performance of this week was undoubtedly by the team from Hopewell, who triumphed over Garinger with a score of 66-21. Not far behind were D.H. Conley beating New Bern 34-25 and Jacksonville overcoming South Central with a score of 28-7.

Numerous teams had exceptionally strong offensive outings, with Tarboro winning 55-0 against Beddingfield and Pinecrest scoring 57 points to defeat Pine Forest 57-30. Walkertown showcased their skills in a commanding 60-0 victory over McMichael.

Complete Scores from Week 9

A.C. Reynolds 47, North Buncombe 7
A.L. Brown 28, Hickory Ridge 14
Albemarle 31, Union Academy 24
Ardrey Kell 42, Ballantyne Ridge 7
Asheboro 37, Eastern Guilford 33
Asheville 41, Erwin 35
Ayden-Grifton 35, Greene Central 0
Bishop McGuinness 59, College Prep & Leadership 18
Cape Fear 50, Gray’s Creek 21
Central Davidson 41, T.W. Andrews 6
Crest 77, North Gaston 0
D.H. Conley 34, New Bern 25
Dudley 54, Southwest Guilford 0
East Forsyth 21, Northwest Guilford 7
East Rutherford 35, Patton 0
Foard 21, Bunker Hill 7
Forest Hills 41, West Stanly 28
Glenn 35, North Forsyth 0
Grimsley 48, Page 14
Havelock 50, Swansboro 14
Hendersonville 78, Avery County 26
Hibriten 45, R-S Central 26
Hickory 31, East Lincoln 28
Hoggard 28, Laney 14
Hopewell 66, Garinger 21
J.F. Webb 64, Cedar Ridge 19
J.H. Rose 44, White Oak 22
Jack Britt 47, Overhills 14
Jacksonville 28, South Central 7
James Kenan 49, Aycock 21
Lee County 33, Harnett Central 19
Lejeune 21, Jones 0
Lexington 21, Montgomery Central 13
Maiden 41, Bandys 34
Marvin Ridge 7, Charlotte Catholic 3
Mooresville 42, Davie 10
Mount Airy 45, Forbush 0
Mount Pleasant 33, Parkwood 14
Mountain Heritage 45, Mitchell 13
Murphy 59, Andrews 0
Newton-Conover 37, West Iredell 36
North Davidson 38, Atkins 0
North Stanly 35, North Rowan 23
Northern Guilford 58, Southern Guilford 7
Northside High 50, Dixon 39
Northwest Cabarrus 42, Concord 20
Oak Grove 52, Mount Tabor 42
Pender 44, South Lenoir 6
Pinecrest 57, Pine Forest 30
Providence 34, Palisades 28
Providence Grove 32, East Davidson 14
Rabun Gap 42, Christ School 0
Randleman 42, High Point Central 0
Reagan 51, Parkland 0
Red Springs 35, West Bladen 0
Reidsville 57, Bartlett Yancey 0
Robbinsville 61, Rosman 0
Rockingham County 29, Carver 0
Rocky Mount Academy 22, Southern Nash 20
Rocky River 37, East Mecklenburg 19
Salisbury 42, South Rowan 7
Scotland 63, Purnell Swett 32
Seaforth 27, South Granville 7
Shelby 42, East Gaston 6
South Brunswick 28, South Columbus 27
South Point 35, Kings Mountain 0
Southern Alamance 42, Person County 18
Southwest Onslow 21, Heide Trask 14
Southwestern Randolph 48, Jordan Matthews 18
St. Pauls 31, Westover 27
Stuart Cramer 45, Lincolnton 21
Swain County 40, Cherokee 14
T.C. Roberson 41, Enka 0
Tarboro 55, Beddingfield 0
Terry Sanford 42, Lumberton 6
Thomasville 44, Trinity 0
Walkertown 60, McMichael 0
Weddington 42, Porter Ridge 0
West Cabarrus 35, Cox Mill 34
West Carteret 34, Richlands 21
West Craven 41, North Lenoir 7
West Davidson 14, Wheatmore 7
West Forsyth 55, R.J. Reynolds 0
West Stokes 47, East Surry 28
Western Alamance 34, Cummings 6
Whiteville 42, Fairmont 28
Williams 31, Eastern Alamance 22
Chapel Hill 48, Northern Durham 14
Mount Zion Christian 54, North Wake Homeschool 0

Background

High school football in North Carolina has a rich tradition and a passionate following. Each fall, schools across the state compete fiercely, showcasing the athletic talent and sportsmanship of student-athletes. The 2025 season has been no exception, with teams aiming for playoff positions and claiming victories to boost their standings.

Key Statistics

Team	Points Scored	Opponent	Points Allowed
Crest	77	North Gaston	0
Hendersonville	78	Avery County	26
Dudley	54	Southwest Guilford	0
Reidsville	57	Bartlett Yancey	0
Hopewell	66	Garinger	21

FAQ

What were the highest scores in Week 9 of the 2025 North Carolina high school football season?

The standout score was Crest defeating North Gaston 77-0. Hendersonville also performed well, winning against Avery County 78-26.

Which teams achieved shutouts in Week 9?

Teams that recorded shutouts include Crest (77-0 against North Gaston), Dudley (54-0 against Southwest Guilford), and West Forsyth (55-0 against R.J. Reynolds).

What was the outcome of the most competitive game in Week 9?

The most competitive game was between Newton-Conover and West Iredell, ending in a narrow victory for Newton-Conover at 37-36.

How has high school football performance been in North Carolina?

High school football in North Carolina has showcased strong athletic talent, with numerous teams competing fiercely as they vie for playoff positions in the 2025 season.