We’re now down to the nitty-gritty.  The second round of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association football playoffs means that we’re starting to see some outstanding match-ups in all classifications and across all corners of the state.

Photo: Lake Norman Charter head coach Bob McKay will lead the Knights into the biggest game in school history this Friday against Hendersonville. (Keith Coward photo)

Reagan High School’s Tanner Poindexter got the call that his season has been extended as he has been selected to North Carolina Shrine Bowl roster.

The CarolinaPreps.com Top-10 high school football poll for the first round of the NCHSAA playoffs has been released.

Ben L. Smith High School in Greensboro has been added to the coaching carousel as Rodney Brewington has stepped down as the head football coach.