
Woods Charter Claims First 1A Girls Soccer State Title with 3‑0 Victory
The Wolves secured a decisive 3‑0 win over Summit Charter, highlighted by Lucy Poitras’s three goals and a historic first state championship for the school.
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The Wolves secured a decisive 3‑0 win over Summit Charter, highlighted by Lucy Poitras’s three goals and a historic first state championship for the school.

North Lincoln defeated Seaforth 11‑1 in the first game of the 2026 N.C. 5A state championship, showcasing a strong offense and airtight defense while Seaforth, the lowest‑seeded team ever to reach the title game, looks to rebound in Game 2.

The Ironmen blanked Rosewood 4‑0 in the first game of the 2A baseball championship, with Bumgardner striking out 11 and driving in runs. A second win would crown the team’s ninth state title.

The Bunn Wildcats opened the N.C. High School Athletic Association 4A state championship series with a 3-2 win over the Burns Bulldogs in Holly Springs, highlighted by Caleb Johnson’s diving catch.

Holly Springs High School's girls soccer team edged Heritage High 3-1 in the 7A East regional final, propelled by goals from Barbee, Kulha and Garrido, and will now face Weddington in the state title match.

Heritage’s girls soccer team edged top‑seeded Cardinal Gibbons 2-0, with goals from Eden Capps and Margot Gardner, advancing to the 7A regional championship and confronting a familiar playoff adversary.

Holly Springs High School’s baseball team erased a 5‑0 deficit to sweep Cardinal Gibbons and secure a spot in the N.C. 7A state championship series, a feat not achieved since 2011.

Palisades Pumas secure their third consecutive championship, showcasing the impact of new NCHSAA sanctioning and community support.

The 2026 N.C. High School Athletic Association baseball and softball state championship series will run from May 27 to May 30, featuring games at Burlington Athletic Stadium, North Main Athletic Complex, Duke University, and the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Resources for following the playoffs include HighSchoolOT Baseball Coverage, Softball Coverage, and the HighSchoolOT app.