NCHSAA Men’s Soccer & Men’s/Women’s Lacrosse State Championship Information

1A MEN’S SOCCER CHAMPIONSHIP STATE CHAMPIONSHIP PAIRING

Saturday, March 27, 2021 – Koka Booth Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park, Cary – 2:30 pm

#9 Franklin Academy Patriots (9-1-0) VS. #9 Pine Lake Prep Pride (13-2-1)

– Franklin Academy is in the Finals for the second straight year and fourth time in program history. They are two-time champions including last year.

– Pine Lake Prep reaches the Finals for the first time in school history. The Pride are 7-7-0 in their eight all-time playoff appearances.

2A MEN’S SOCCER CHAMPIONSHIP STATE CHAMPIONSHIP PAIRING

Friday, March 26, 2021 – Koka Booth Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park, Cary – 7:00 pm
#10 Croatan Cougars (16-0-0) VS. #1 Hibriten Panthers (18-0-0)
– Croatan reaches the Finals for the first time in program history. The Cougars have appeared in the Playoffs 17 times with a record of 13-16-0 all-time.
– Hibriten is in the Finals for the second time in program history, the first since the 1989 3A final when they fell to South Iredell 3-0.

3A MEN’S SOCCER CHAMPIONSHIP STATE CHAMPIONSHIP PAIRING

Saturday, March 27, 2021 – Koka Booth Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park, Cary – 6:00 pm

#2 New Hanover Wildcats (15-0-0) VS. #3 Weddington Warriors (15-1-1)

– New Hanover returns to the finals for the second time, and first time since falling 4-3 to Myers Park in the 2008 4A State Championship Match.

– Weddington reaches the Finals for the second time and the first time since winning the 2015 3A title 2-0 over Lee County.

4A MEN’S SOCCER CHAMPIONSHIP STATE CHAMPIONSHIP PAIRING

Saturday, March 27, 2021 – Koka Booth Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park, Cary – 11:00 am
#8 Cardinal Gibbons Crusaders (13-2-1) VS. #1 Myers Park Mustangs (12-0-1)
– Cardinal Gibbons reaches the Finals for the 9th time in program history, the Crusaders have won six, including their most recent title in 2017 (4A).
– Myers Park reaches the Finals for the 8th time in their history and are 1-6 in their previous appearances. Their only title came in the 2008 4A Championship.

1A/2A/3A MEN’S LACROSSE CHAMPIONSHIP STATE CHAMPIONSHIP PAIRING

Saturday, March 27, 2021 – Cardinal Gibbons HS, Raleigh – 6:00 pm

#6 East Chapel Hill Wildcats (10-4) VS. #5 Marvin Ridge Mavericks (14-3)

– East Chapel Hill has appeared in the State Finals twice previously, most recently in 2018 when they fell to Weddington. They are seeking their first title.

– Marvin Ridge returns to the State Finals for the second time in history. The Mavericks are back for the first time since defeating Carrboro 16-3 in 2016.

4A MEN’S LACROSSE CHAMPIONSHIP STATE CHAMPIONSHIP PAIRING

Friday, March 26, 2021 – Cardinal Gibbons HS, Raleigh – 7:00 pm

#5 Cardinal Gibbons Crusaders (16-0) VS. #5 Hough Huskies (13-2)

– Cardinal Gibbons is in the State Finals for the sixth time in program history. They have won four previous championships, including the 2019 4A title.

– Hough is in the State Finals for the first time, carrying a 7-6 all-time record in their 7 playoff appearances.

WOMEN’S LACROSSE CHAMPIONSHIP STATE CHAMPIONSHIP PAIRING

Saturday, March 27, 2021 – Cardinal Gibbons HS, Raleigh – 3:30 pm

#3 East Chapel Hill Wildcats (15-2) VS. #1 Weddington Warriors (17-1)

– East Chapel Hill is making their second trip to the State Finals. The Wildcats won their only other trip in 2015, beating Charlotte Catholic 15-13.

– Weddington is appearing in the State Finals for the first time in program history. The Warriors are 10-6 in their seven playoff appearances.

Courtesy of JAMES ALVERSON, Media Director for the NCHSAA