How Your State Champions Fared Week 1

Well, it was a mixed bag. NCHSAA state champions went 4-4 opening week.

Week 1 Winners:

4AA: Mallard Creek escapes a powerful Dillon (S.C.) team with a narrow 7-3 victory. Dillon won S.C. AA state championship last year. The Mavericks will have another tough match-up this Friday against Butler. Mallard Creek is a three-peat state champion and is looking to make it four in a row.

3A: Rocky Mount blew out South Granville 48-0. The Gryphons will face off with Middle Creek this Friday.

2A: Shelby had no problem against their first opponent either. The Golden Lions trounced Freedom 49-0. Shelby will try and keep that momentum going as they travel to play A.C. Reynolds. Shelby is also a three-peat state champion with hopes for a four-peat.

1AA: Wallace Rose Hill also started the year off on the right foot, beating Laney 28-13. The Bulldogs will try and keep their winning ways going as they travel to take on East Dublin.

Week 1 Losers:

4A: Charlotte Catholic fell in their season opener to Charlotte Christian 20-13. The Cougars were plagued by penalties and turnovers in the game. They will try and get back on track as they host Providence Day.

3AA: Crest, winners of 32 straight, fell to South Point 27-12. The Chargers were held scoreless in the first half as the Red Raiders raced out to a 14-0 lead in the first quarter and a 20-0 lead at half-time. Crest looks to rebound as they play host to Ashbrook.

2AA: Monroe also dropped their season opener. The Red Hawks fell 45-37 to Sun Valley. They will have another tough one as they travel to Marvin Ridge.

1A: Plymouth had a rough opening as they were shut out 34-0 by Northeastern. The Vikings will be on the road again. They will play at Williamston.

Others:

Defending NCISAA Champion, Davidson Day, fell in their 2016 opener against Erwin 41-28. Davidson Day will play Christ School this Friday.

In Rock Hill, S.C., two defending state champions went head-to-head. Northwestern (Defending AAAA – Div II Champs) took on cross-town rival, South Pointe (Defending AAA Champs). The Stallions took down Northwestern 30-23. The Trojans travel to Dorman Friday while the Stallions host Nation Ford.