Jordan 62, Green Level 14

Junior quarterback Braxton Bass had a huge night to help Jordan dominate Green Level.

Bass threw for three touchdowns and ran for one score. Senior running back Ja’Cori Douglas ran for two touchdowns.

Jordan led 35-14 at halftime and outscored Green Level 21-0 in the third quarter.

Junior quarterback Jonah Witherspoon, who missed two games due to injury, returned in the second half and ran in a 13-yard score.

Jordan improved to 6-3 on the year and now sits tied for third in the Quad City Seven Conference with a 3-2 record.


Riverside 41, East Chapel Hill 7

Riverside’s defense lived up to the team’s nickname against East Chapel Hill.

The Pirates came away with four interceptions to stifle the Wildcats’ offense in their largest win of the season.

Offensively, senior quarterback Taylen Lea put on a show with three rushing touchdowns and three passing touchdowns.

Riverside moved to 2-7 on the season and 1-3 in Tobacco Road Conference play. East Chapel Hill fell to 1-7 and 0-4 in conference play.


Northern Durham 54, Chapel Hill 28

Northern Durham outscored Chapel Hill 26-0 in the fourth quarter to win its second game in a row.

The Knights’ defense came away with three turnovers in the final period, including a fumble recovery for a touchdown by junior Avery Jones-Riley and an interception returned for a score by junior Jadon Liles.

Jones-Riley ended the night with 70 rushing yards, three rushing touchdowns, two forced fumbles and 10 tackles.

Senior Amir Liles threw for a score and logged two rushing touchdowns, and Ja’Carreis Jones ran for 140 yards and a touchdown.

Northern Durham moved to 5-4 and 3-1 in Tobacco Road conference play. Chapel Hill dropped to 2-7 and 1-3 in the conference.


Cedar Ridge 14, Carrboro 13

Cedar Ridge picked up its first win of the season and its first conference win since 2019 over Carrboro.

The Fighting Red Wolves struck first with a 15-yard hook and ladder touchdown to senior Julian Provost.

Carrboro responded shortly after with a one-yard rushing score by sophomore Avery Cooney. The Jaguars recovered the following kickoff and took the lead with a 16-yard touchdown run by senior Xavier Biscette.

In the fourth quarter, senior quarterback Matthew Asay broke a scoring drought with a 26-yard touchdown run. He ran in the two-point conversion to put Cedar Ridge on top.

The Fighting Red Wolves improved to 1-6 and 1-3 in Big Seven Conference play. Carrboro 1-8 and 0-4 in the conference.


Seaforth 66, J.F. Webb 20

Seaforth once again stuffed the scoreboard in a win over J.F. Webb.

Senior quarterback Duncan Parker threw for 417 yards, a career-high seven touchdowns and an interception, logging his fourth game with at least six passing scores.

Junior Jude O’Neill rushed for 262 yards and a touchdown on nine carries. He also hauled in two touchdown passes on four receptions. Senior receiver Max Hinchman, who recorded 99 receiving yards, and junior Noah Fuller, who broke 100 receiving yards, both caught two touchdown passes. Junior Caleb Kessler also had a big night, catching three passes for 96 yards and a score.

Seaforth led 42-8 at halftime.

The Hawks moved to 8-1 and 4-0 in Big Seven Conference play.


Orange 15, South Granville 14

A short touchdown run by junior Markus Thomas and the ensuing extra point with less than four minutes to play lifted Orange over South Granville in a nail-biter.

Thomas ended the night with 165 yards and two scores on 36 carries.

The Panthers’ defense came away with three turnovers, including two interceptions from sophomore Elijah Starnes and a fumble recovery. Starnes snagged a pick on the Vikings’ drive following Thomas’ late fourth quarter score.

Orange improved to 5-4 overall and 3-1 in Big Seven Conference play. The Panthers have won three games in a row and won their most games since 2019.


Northwood 38, Southwestern Randolph 35

Northwood extended its win streak to three with a thrilling victory over Southwestern Randolph.

With the game tied at 35 in the final two minutes, senior Campbell Parks nailed a 25-yard go-ahead field goal. The Chargers then recovered the ensuing onside kick and ended the game in victory formation.

Parks also hauled in four receptions for 97 yards and a touchdown. Senior Raje Torres rushed for 87 yards and two scores on nine carries, and he caught a touchdown. Junior Aiden Girard recorded 161 rushing yards and a score on 24 carries.

Northwood moved the 5-4 and finished second in the Four Rivers Conference with a 3-1 record.


Chatham Central 20, South Stokes 19

Chatham Central claimed a share of its first ever conference title with a close win over South Stokes.

Junior quarterback Brooks Albright overcame two interceptions by throwing for two touchdowns, and he ran in the go-ahead score with three minutes left. The Bears came up with a crucial defensive stop with seconds left to play.

Chatham Central is 9-0 and 5-0 in Greater Triad Conference play. The Bears can make their already historic season even more memorable by claiming the outright conference title with a win over South Davidson Friday.



Top performances

Braxton Bass (Jordan, quarterback, three passing touchdowns and one rushing touchdown vs. Green Level)
Damien Hayes (Southern Durham, two rushing touchdowns vs. Hillside)
Ja’Cori Douglas (Jordan, running back, two rushing touchdowns vs. Green Level)
Taylen Lea (Riverside, quarterback, three passing touchdowns and three rushing touchdowns vs. East Chapel Hill)
Duncan Parker (Seaforth, quarterback, 417 yards, seven passing touchdowns and an interception vs. J.F. Webb)
Jude O’Neill (Seaforth, running back, nine carries, 262 rushing yards, one rushing touchdown, four receptions, 91 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns vs. J.F. Webb)
Max Hinchman (Seaforth, receiver, three receptions, 99 receiving yards, two receiving touchdowns)
Noah Fuller (Seaforth, receiver, four receptions, 100 receiving yards, two receiving touchdowns)
Jakai Torian (Orange, linebacker, 12 tackles and a sack vs. South Granville)
Elijah Starnes (Orange, defensive back, two interceptions vs. South Granville)
Evan Rawlins (Orange, linebacker, 11 tackles vs. South Granville)
Markus Thomas (Orange, running back, 36 carries, 165 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns vs. South Granville)
Raje Torres (Northwood, receiver, nine carries, 87 rushing yards, two rushing scores and one receiving touchdown vs. Southwestern Randolph)
Campbell Parks (Northwood, four receptions, 97 receiving yards, one receiving touchdown and game-winning 25-yard field goal vs. Southwestern Randolph)
Aiden Girard (Northwood, 24 carries, 161 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown vs. Southwestern Randolph)