Cabarrus County teams played well in the opening round of the playoffs Friday, with West Cabarrus and Central Cabarrus pulling upsets in the Triad and Concord and A.L. Brown holding serve at home.
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West Cabarrus' Johnta Harrison (15) and West Cabarrus' Jadarious Cauthen (9) celebrate in the second half of a first-round football game in the NCHSAA 7A playoffs on Friday at Crater Stadium in Winston-Salem.
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Reynolds assistant coach Wayne Griffin prays before the first half of a first-round football game in the NCHSAA 7A playoffs on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, at Crater Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C. The West Cabarrus Wolverines defeated the Reynolds Demons, 28-27.
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West Cabarrus' Noah Carpenter (2) runs the ball in the first half of a first-round football game in the NCHSAA 7A playoffs on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, at Crater Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C. The West Cabarrus Wolverines defeated the Reynolds Demons, 28-27.
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Reynolds head coach Joe Davidyock directs his team in the first half of a first-round football game in the NCHSAA 7A playoffs on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, at Crater Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C. The West Cabarrus Wolverines defeated the Reynolds Demons, 28-27.
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Reynolds' Tommy Elrod (5) throws a pass in the first half of a first-round football game in the NCHSAA 7A playoffs on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, at Crater Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C. The West Cabarrus Wolverines defeated the Reynolds Demons, 28-27.
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West Cabarrus' Camari McCrae (4) runs the ball in the first half of a first-round football game in the NCHSAA 7A playoffs on Friday at Crater Stadium in Winston-Salem.
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Reynolds' Hughes Laurienti (99) celebrates a tackle in the first half of a first-round football game in the NCHSAA 7A playoffs on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, at Crater Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C. The West Cabarrus Wolverines defeated the Reynolds Demons, 28-27.
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Reynolds’ Antonio Samuels (0) is tackled by West Cabarrus defenders in the first half of a first-round football game in the NCHSAA 7A playoffs on Friday at Crater Stadium in Winston-Salem. The West Cabarrus Wolverines defeated the Reynolds Demons, 28-27.
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Reynolds head coach Joe Davidyock directs his team in the first half of a first-round football game in the NCHSAA 7A playoffs on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, at Crater Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C. The West Cabarrus Wolverines defeated the Reynolds Demons, 28-27.
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Reynolds' Cory Crowder (70) tackles West Cabarrus' Noah Carpenter (2) in the first half of a first-round football game in the NCHSAA 7A playoffs on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, at Crater Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C. The West Cabarrus Wolverines defeated the Reynolds Demons, 28-27.
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A West Cabarrus ball carrier is brought down by Reynolds' Hughes Laurienti (99) in the first half of a first-round football game in the NCHSAA 7A playoffs on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, at Crater Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C. The West Cabarrus Wolverines defeated the Reynolds Demons, 28-27.
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West Cabarrus' Noah Carpenter (2) is tackled by Reynolds' Cory Crowder (70) in the first half of a first-round football game in the NCHSAA 7A playoffs on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, at Crater Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C. The West Cabarrus Wolverines defeated the Reynolds Demons, 28-27.
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Reynolds' Antonio Samuels (0) runs the ball while pressured by West Cabarrus' Jayden Fowler (3) in the first half of a first-round football game in the NCHSAA 7A playoffs on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, at Crater Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C. The West Cabarrus Wolverines defeated the Reynolds Demons, 28-27.
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Reynolds' Brandon Bell (12) recovers a fumble from West Cabarrus' Sean Williams (22) in the first half of a first-round football game in the NCHSAA 7A playoffs on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, at Crater Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C. The West Cabarrus Wolverines defeated the Reynolds Demons, 28-27.
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Reynolds' Jaylen Wheeler (52) tackles West Cabarrus' Da'Jon Barringer (18) in the first half of a first-round football game in the NCHSAA 7A playoffs on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, at Crater Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C. The West Cabarrus Wolverines defeated the Reynolds Demons, 28-27.
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West Cabarrus' Camari McCrae (4) is tackled by Reynolds' Chris Grooms (29) in the first half of a first-round football game in the NCHSAA 7A playoffs on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, at Crater Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C. The West Cabarrus Wolverines defeated the Reynolds Demons, 28-27.
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A Reynolds cheerleader does a stunt in the first half of a first-round football game in the NCHSAA 7A playoffs on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, at Crater Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C. The West Cabarrus Wolverines defeated the Reynolds Demons, 28-27.
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West Cabarrus' Kingston Straw (8) slides into the end zone for a touchdown in the first half of a first-round football game in the NCHSAA 7A playoffs on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, at Crater Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C. The West Cabarrus Wolverines defeated the Reynolds Demons, 28-27.
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West Cabarrus' Kingston Straw (8) is congratulated by teammates after scoring a touchdown in the first half of a first-round football game in the NCHSAA 7A playoffs on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, at Crater Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C. The West Cabarrus Wolverines defeated the Reynolds Demons, 28-27.
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Reynolds’ Antonio Samuels (0) is brought down by West Cabarrus’ Jayden Joseph (7), West Cabarrus’ Flynn Viar (12) and West Cabarrus’ Christian Hill (34) in the first half of a first-round football game in the NCHSAA 7A playoffs on Friday at Crater Stadium in Winston-Salem. The West Cabarrus Wolverines defeated the Reynolds Demons, 28-27.
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West Cabarrus' Ka'Derrick Lewis (21) breaks up a pass intended for Reynolds' Herschel McNeal (1) in the first half of a first-round football game in the NCHSAA 7A playoffs on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, at Crater Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C. The West Cabarrus Wolverines defeated the Reynolds Demons, 28-27.
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West Cabarrus' Johnta Harrison (15) dives in the first half of a first-round football game in the NCHSAA 7A playoffs on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, at Crater Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C. The West Cabarrus Wolverines defeated the Reynolds Demons, 28-27.
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The Reynolds Dancing Boots perform during halftime of a first-round football game in the NCHSAA 7A playoffs on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, at Crater Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C. The West Cabarrus Wolverines defeated the Reynolds Demons, 28-27.
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The Reynolds Dancing Boots perform during halftime of a first-round football game in the NCHSAA 7A playoffs on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, at Crater Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C. The West Cabarrus Wolverines defeated the Reynolds Demons, 28-27.
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Members of the Reynolds marching band run onto the field during halftime of a first-round football game in the NCHSAA 7A playoffs on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, at Crater Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C. The West Cabarrus Wolverines defeated the Reynolds Demons, 28-27.
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Reynolds’ drum major performs with the marching band during halftime of a first-round football game in the NCHSAA 7A playoffs on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, at Crater Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C. The West Cabarrus Wolverines defeated the Reynolds Demons, 28-27.
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Members of the Reynolds marching band perform during halftime of a first-round football game in the NCHSAA 7A playoffs on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, at Crater Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C. The West Cabarrus Wolverines defeated the Reynolds Demons, 28-27.
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Members of the Reynolds marching band perform during halftime of a first-round football game in the NCHSAA 7A playoffs on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, at Crater Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C. The West Cabarrus Wolverines defeated the Reynolds Demons, 28-27.
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Members of the Reynolds marching band perform during halftime of a first-round football game in the NCHSAA 7A playoffs on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, at Crater Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C. The West Cabarrus Wolverines defeated the Reynolds Demons, 28-27.
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Members of the Reynolds marching band walk off the field after performing during halftime of a first-round football game in the NCHSAA 7A playoffs on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, at Crater Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C. The West Cabarrus Wolverines defeated the Reynolds Demons, 28-27.
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Reynolds' De'reon Watson (13) celebrates after making an interception in the second half of a first-round football game in the NCHSAA 7A playoffs on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, at Crater Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C. The West Cabarrus Wolverines defeated the Reynolds Demons, 28-27.
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Reynolds' De'reon Watson (13) celebrates after making an interception in the second half of a first-round football game in the NCHSAA 7A playoffs on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, at Crater Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C. The West Cabarrus Wolverines defeated the Reynolds Demons, 28-27.
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Reynolds' Herschel McNeal (1) is knocked out of bounds by West Cabarrus' Kaleb Rinehardt (25) in the second half of a first-round football game in the NCHSAA 7A playoffs on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, at Crater Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C. The West Cabarrus Wolverines defeated the Reynolds Demons, 28-27.
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A member of the Dancing Boots dance team takes a break on the sidelines in the second half of a first-round football game in the NCHSAA 7A playoffs on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, at Crater Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C. The West Cabarrus Wolverines defeated the Reynolds Demons, 28-27.
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Reynolds' Herschel McNeal (1) and Reynolds' Jaylen Wheeler (52) celebrate after McNeal scored a touchdown in the second half of a first-round football game in the NCHSAA 7A playoffs on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, at Crater Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C. The West Cabarrus Wolverines defeated the Reynolds Demons, 28-27.
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Reynolds' Antonio Samuels (0) runs the ball for a touchdown in the second half of a first-round football game in the NCHSAA 7A playoffs on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, at Crater Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C. The West Cabarrus Wolverines defeated the Reynolds Demons, 28-27.
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West Cabarrus' Johnta Harrison (15) throws a pass in the second half of a first-round football game in the NCHSAA 7A playoffs on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, at Crater Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C. The West Cabarrus Wolverines defeated the Reynolds Demons, 28-27.
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Reynolds cheerleader perform a stunt in the second half of a first-round football game in the NCHSAA 7A playoffs on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, at Crater Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C. The West Cabarrus Wolverines defeated the Reynolds Demons, 28-27.
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West Cabarrus' Johnta Harrison (15) and West Cabarrus' Jadarious Cauthen (9) celebrate in the second half of a first-round football game in the NCHSAA 7A playoffs on Friday at Crater Stadium in Winston-Salem.
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Reynolds football players sit on the bench in the second half of a first-round football game in the NCHSAA 7A playoffs on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, at Crater Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C. The West Cabarrus Wolverines defeated the Reynolds Demons, 28-27.
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Reynolds' Jaylen Wheeler (52) and teammates walk off the field following the Demons’ 28-27 loss to West Cabarrus in a first-round football game in the NCHSAA 7A playoffs on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, at Crater Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C.
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Reynolds head coach Joe Davidyock stands with his team following the Demons’ 28-27 loss to West Cabarrus in a first-round football game in the NCHSAA 7A playoffs on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, at Crater Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C.
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Reynolds head coach Joe Davidyock speaks with his team following the Demons’ 28-27 loss to West Cabarrus in a first-round football game in the NCHSAA 7A playoffs on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, at Crater Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C.
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Reynolds' Ashton Simmons (75) hugs Reynolds assistant coach following the Demons’ 28-27 loss to West Cabarrus in a first-round football game in the NCHSAA 7A playoffs on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, at Crater Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C.
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Reynolds' Tommy Elrod (5) is embraced following the Demons’ 28-27 loss to West Cabarrus in a first-round football game in the NCHSAA 7A playoffs on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, at Crater Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C.
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Reynolds' Tommy Elrod (5) is embraced following the Demons’ 28-27 loss to West Cabarrus in a first-round football game in the NCHSAA 7A playoffs on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, at Crater Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C.
A.L. Brown opened the playoffs with a 34-27 win over South Iredell.
Reynolds’ Antonio Samuels (0) is tackled by West Cabarrus defenders in the first half of a first-round football game in the NCHSAA 7A playoffs on Friday at Crater Stadium in Winston-Salem. The West Cabarrus Wolverines defeated the Reynolds Demons, 28-27.
