Monday, November 9, 2026 — Pinecrest’s football playoff run continues after a home victory Friday, while Union Pines boys soccer heads to Apex tonight for a third-round matchup. Today’s Sandhills Sports Report also has the Vikings’ next football opponent and a look ahead to Friday’s postseason games.
Pinecrest pulls away from Providence, 49–29
Pinecrest defeated Providence 49–29 in Southern Pines Friday in the first round of the NCHSAA 8A football playoffs. The Patriots improved to 8–3, while Providence finished 5–6.
The teams were tied 29–29 after three quarters before Pinecrest scored 20 unanswered points in the fourth. The Patriots finished with 274 rushing yards and 250 passing yards.
Union Pines soccer visits Middle Creek tonight at 6
Union Pines travels to Middle Creek in Apex tonight for the third round of the NCHSAA 6A boys soccer playoffs. Current matchup and streaming listings show a 6 p.m. kickoff.
The No. 9 Vikings enter at 14–4–5 against the No. 1 seed in the East, Middle Creek, which is 17–3–3.
Union Pines advanced with a 1–0 win at Triton Thursday, following a 6–0 first-round victory over South View. The Vikings have won five straight and have yet to allow a goal in this postseason. Middle Creek reached the third round by beating Felton Grove 6–1.
Union Pines football will host Terry Sanford Friday
Union Pines returns from its first-round bye to host Terry Sanford on Friday, November 13, in the second round of the 6A football playoffs.
The No. 5 Vikings enter at 9–1. No. 21 Terry Sanford advanced with a 54–43 victory at No. 12 Franklinton Friday. A kickoff time for the game in Cameron has not yet been confirmed.
Pinecrest heads to Mallard Creek next
No. 6 Pinecrest visits No. 3 Mallard Creek in Charlotte on Friday, November 13, in the 8A second round. Kickoff is listed for 7 p.m. Mallard Creek received a first-round bye.
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