Football State Playoff Brackets Set, First Round to Begin Next Week
The long-awaited football state playoff brackets have finally been released by the North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA). With a total of 64 teams making the cut, fans can expect an exciting and competitive round of games throughout the playoffs.
The NCHSAA unveiled the final football state playoff brackets on Saturday afternoon, around 2:35 p.m. After weeks of anticipation and speculation, the brackets provide a clear picture of the path each team will have to take in order to become state champions.
The playoffs will consist of six rounds, with the first round scheduled to begin on Friday, November 3. Following this, subsequent rounds will take place each Friday, until December 1, when the regional championships will be contested. Each of the five first rounds will be played at the higher seed’s home field, adding an extra layer of excitement to the matchups.
The highly anticipated football state championship games will be held on December 8-9 at two prestigious stadiums – Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh and Kenan Memorial Stadium in Chapel Hill. However, specific schedule details and which games will be played at each location will be disclosed at a later date.
To determine the playoff brackets, the NCHSAA adopted a comprehensive process that started with the release of the final version of the RPI rankings on Saturday morning. These rankings not only provided valuable insight into teams’ performances but also played a crucial role in determining the playoff qualifiers and seeding them accordingly.
After the RPI rankings were made public, the NCHSAA issued preliminary playoff brackets. This gave the schools an opportunity to review the brackets for any potential errors and submit inquiries to the association if necessary.
Fans can rest assured that they will have access to extensive coverage of the football playoffs, as HighSchoolOT will provide full coverage of the games leading up to the state championship games. From thrilling moments to standout performances, HighSchoolOT will deliver comprehensive insights and up-to-date information throughout the playoffs.
With the stage set and the teams ready to battle it out, the 2023 NCHSAA Football State Playoff Schedule promises a thrilling and unforgettable postseason. Beginning on November 3, teams will compete fiercely, with only the best making it to the state championships on December 8-9, at Carter-Finley Stadium and Kenan Memorial Stadium – the grand stages of football glory.