Friday, October 16, 2026 — Pinecrest hosts Pine Forest tonight, Union Pines visits unbeaten Triton, and North Moore travels to Northwood. Meanwhile, state volleyball brackets give Pinecrest and Union Pines first-round byes, with North Moore preparing for a home playoff match Saturday.
Pinecrest Hosts Pine Forest Tonight
Pinecrest welcomes Pine Forest on Friday, October 16, with kickoff scheduled for 7:30 p.m.
The Patriots enter at 4–3 overall and 2–0 in conference play following last week’s 35–12 victory over Overhills. Tonight’s matchup gives Pinecrest an opportunity to remain unbeaten in conference play.
Listen to Pinecrest football on STAR 102.5, with play-by-play from Moore Sports Radio. View the Patriots’ schedule and results.
Union Pines Faces Unbeaten Triton
Union Pines travels to Triton tonight for a 7 p.m. kickoff in a matchup between two teams unbeaten in conference play.
The Vikings are 6–1 overall, while Triton enters at 7–0. Both teams carry 4–0 conference records into the game. Follow Union Pines football.
North Moore Travels to Northwood
North Moore also plays on the road Friday, visiting Northwood for a 7 p.m. kickoff. View the Mustangs’ football schedule.
Pinecrest and Union Pines Receive Volleyball Byes
Pinecrest earned the No. 1 seed in the 8A West volleyball bracket and a first-round bye. The Patriots open in the second round Tuesday, October 20, against the winner of Hough and Providence. View the 8A bracket.
Union Pines is the No. 7 seed in the 6A East bracket and also received a first-round bye. The Vikings begin Tuesday, October 20, against the winner of South Johnston and West Brunswick. View the 6A bracket.
North Moore Hosts Saturday Playoff Match
North Moore hosts Pasquotank County on Saturday, October 17, in the opening round of the 3A state volleyball playoffs. Follow North Moore volleyball for match updates.
All game times are Eastern. Schedules are subject to change.
