Tuesday, November 10, 2026 — Union Pines’ boys soccer playoff run ended Monday at Middle Creek, according to MaxPreps’ completed game recaps. Today’s Sandhills Sports Report also looks ahead to Friday’s second-round football games, with Pinecrest on the road and Union Pines returning home after a bye.
Union Pines falls to Middle Creek in third-round soccer
MaxPreps reports that Middle Creek defeated Union Pines 6–1 Monday in Apex in the third round of the NCHSAA 6A boys soccer playoffs.
The No. 9 Vikings had advanced with a 6–0 home win over South View and a 1–0 road victory at Triton. Those two playoff victories were part of a five-game winning streak that ended Monday.
Union Pines faced the No. 1 seed in the East. Middle Creek advances to face Williams in the fourth round Thursday.
Pinecrest visits Mallard Creek Friday at 7
Pinecrest travels to Charlotte to face Mallard Creek on Friday, November 13, in the second round of the NCHSAA 8A football playoffs. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m.
The No. 6 Patriots enter at 8–3 after defeating Providence 49–29 in Southern Pines last Friday. That game was tied 29–29 after three quarters before Pinecrest scored 20 unanswered points in the fourth.
No. 3 Mallard Creek is 8–2 and received a first-round bye. Listen to Pinecrest football on STAR 102.5, with play-by-play from Moore Sports Radio.
Union Pines hosts Terry Sanford Friday at 7
Union Pines opens its football postseason at home against Terry Sanford on Friday, November 13, in the 6A second round. Kickoff is now listed for 7 p.m.
The No. 5 Vikings enter at 9–1 after earning a first-round bye. No. 21 Terry Sanford advanced with a 54–43 victory at No. 12 Franklinton last Friday.
The winner moves into the third round November 20 against the winner of Friday’s Scotland–Swansboro game.
