Monday, November 2, 2026 — November begins with state playoff soccer for all three Moore County public high schools tonight. Pinecrest and Union Pines also head into the football postseason after winning their regular-season finales Friday.
Pinecrest beats Richmond, hosts Providence Friday
Pinecrest defeated Richmond Senior 36–33 at home Friday, October 30, finishing the football regular season 7–3 overall and 5–0 in conference play.
The Patriots are the No. 6 seed in the 8A West and will host No. 11 Providence on Friday, November 6, at 7 p.m. Providence enters the first-round matchup at 5–5.
The winner advances to face No. 3 Mallard Creek, which has a first-round bye. Listen to Pinecrest football on STAR 102.5, with play-by-play from Moore Sports Radio.
Union Pines wins 49–0, earns first-round bye
Union Pines shut out Western Harnett 49–0 on the road Friday. The Vikings completed the regular season 9–1 overall and 7–0 in conference play.
Union Pines earned the No. 5 seed in the 6A East and a first-round bye. The Vikings will open at home on Friday, November 13, against the winner of No. 12 Franklinton and No. 21 Terry Sanford. A kickoff time for that second-round game has not yet been confirmed.
North Moore drops football finale
North Moore lost 35–7 at home to Southwestern Randolph on Friday, closing the regular season at 0–10.
Three local boys soccer teams open playoffs tonight
The boys soccer postseason begins tonight, Monday, November 2, with two home matches and a road trip for Pinecrest:
- North Moore hosts Whiteville at 6 p.m. in the 3A playoffs. The Mustangs enter with a 9–8–1 record.
- Pinecrest visits Hough at 6 p.m. in the 8A playoffs. The Patriots enter at 11–7–1.
- Union Pines hosts South View at 6:30 p.m. in the 6A playoffs. The Vikings enter at 12–4–5.
Tonight gives fans in Robbins and Cameron an opportunity to support their teams at home as the state tournament gets underway.
Sources: Pinecrest football results, Union Pines football results, North Moore football results, NCHSAA 8A football bracket, NCHSAA 6A football bracket, Pinecrest soccer, Union Pines soccer, and North Moore soccer. All times Eastern.
