Sandhills Sports Report: Friday Football Preview and Union Pines Volleyball Wrap-Up

Friday, October 23, 2026 — Pinecrest visits Hoke County in a matchup between teams unbeaten in conference play tonight, while Union Pines and North Moore host football games. Thursday’s results include the end of Union Pines’ volleyball playoff run and a North Moore boys soccer loss.

Pinecrest Visits Hoke County Tonight

Pinecrest travels to Raeford to face Hoke County on Friday, October 23, with kickoff scheduled for 7:30 p.m.

The Patriots and Bucks both enter at 5–3 overall and 3–0 in conference play. Tonight’s meeting gives each team an opportunity to stay unbeaten in the conference.

Hoke County High School is promoting a Pink Out for the game and encouraging fans to wear pink.

Listen to Pinecrest football on STAR 102.5, with play-by-play from Moore Sports Radio. View Pinecrest’s schedule and results. View Hoke County High School’s game announcement.

Union Pines Hosts Lee County

Union Pines welcomes Lee County on Friday for a 7 p.m. kickoff.

The Vikings enter at 7–1 overall and 5–0 in conference play following last week’s 34–13 victory at Triton. Tonight gives Union Pines another chance to protect its unbeaten conference record in front of its home crowd. Follow Vikings football.

North Moore Welcomes Eastern Randolph

North Moore also plays at home Friday, hosting Eastern Randolph for a 7 p.m. kickoff. View the Mustangs’ football schedule.

Union Pines Volleyball Season Ends at J.H. Rose

Union Pines lost 3–0 at J.H. Rose in Greenville on Thursday, October 22, in the third round of the 6A state volleyball playoffs.

The Vikings finish the season at 17–12. Union Pines reached the third round after receiving a first-round bye and sweeping South Johnston 3–0 in the second round Tuesday.

Congratulations to the Vikings on their season and playoff run. View Union Pines volleyball results.

North Moore Soccer Falls to Northwood

North Moore boys soccer lost 3–0 to Northwood at home on Thursday, October 22.

The Mustangs return to action Monday, October 26, when they host Eastern Randolph at 6 p.m. Follow North Moore soccer.

All game times are Eastern. Schedules are subject to change.

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