NCHSAA football playoff second-round matchups announced for 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 7, 2026, 7:54 AM
Last updated Nov 7, 2026
The matchups for the second round of the 2026 NCHSAA football playoffs are set. The pairings feature teams across various classifications, including 1A to 7A, and cover both East and West divisions. Notable matchups include No. 1 Northside (Pinetown) against either No. 8 Columbia or No. 9 Washington County and No. 1 Tarboro facing No. 16 Rosewood. The playoffs will determine which teams advance further in the state-level competition as schools seek to make a mark in this year’s brackets. Fan engagement and streaming options are available through NFHS Network.
- •Second round matchups feature No. 1 seeds facing lower-seeded teams
- •Northside (Pinetown) plays Columbia or Washington County
- •Tarboro meets Rosewood in notable 2A clash
- •Fans can watch games live on NFHS Network
- •Playoffs include classifications ranging from 1A to 7A
- 7:54 AMYahoo Sports — NCHSAA football playoff brackets, schedules for 2026. See second-round pairings
"The matchups for the second round of the 2026 NCHSAA football playoffs are set. See all the pairings here.
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