CHARLOTTE, N.C. — It's still football season, and it's another Friday night in the Carolinas. That means it's another week of Friday Night Frenzy on WCNC Charlotte!
We're now in the second week of playoffs in North Carolina, and we have two matchups to bring to you! Which teams will stay in the running under the Friday night lights? Check out these highlights from the WCNC Sports team!
Mallard Creek vs. Hough
Hough responded to a loss to the Mavericks in the regular season to wrangle a hard-fought victory in Round 2 of the 4A playoffs.
Nolan Hauser kicked three field goals for the Huskies, and Tad Hudson connected with Sequan Osborne for a first-half touchdown.
For the Mavericks, Justin Wheeler's deep ball to Darren James-Hamilton was their only touchdown of the evening.
Hough will play the winner of Saturday's Mount Tabor/East Forsyth matchup.
FINAL SCORE
Mallard Creek - 6
Hough - 16
West Charlotte vs. Hibriten
The West Charlotte Lions don't have any true home games while they await the completion of their new stadium and parking lot.
But it doesn't much matter where they play these days, Dub C keeps picking up wins.
On Friday night the Lions hosted Hibriten at West Meck High School in Round 2 of the 3A playoffs.
With an early 7-0 lead, West Charlotte added on a swing pass from KD Smith to Khemaan Fleming to make it 14-0.
In the second quarter, West Charlotte capped off a scoring drive when Caleb Barringer took the toss sweep right into the endzone to give the Lions a commanding 21-0 lead.
Late in the half, Smith dropped back and dropped a pretty pass into the hands of Fleming for another score.
West Charlotte wins, 56-7 and will travel to Kings Mountain for Round 3.
FINAL SCORE
West Charlotte - 56
Hibriten - 7
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