Western North Carolina High School Football Enters Week 3
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Western North Carolina High School Football Enters Week 3
- The North Carolina high school football season is currently in its third week, with games scheduled for September 3rd and 4th, 2026.
- One notable matchup in Western North Carolina for Week 3 is between Enka and Pisgah, set for Friday, September 4th, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. EDT.
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High school football in North Carolina is well underway, with Week 3 of the 2026 season featuring numerous games across the state. The North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) and North Carolina Independent Schools Athletic Association (NCISAA) have a full schedule of contests.
A key game in Western North Carolina this week pits the Enka Jets against the Pisgah Bears. This non-conference matchup is scheduled to kick off at 7:30 p.m. EDT on Friday, September 4, 2026, at Pisgah High School in Canton, NC. Both Enka and Pisgah enter the game with undefeated 2-0 overall and non-conference records. Statistics show that Enka averages 280 rushing yards per game, while Pisgah averages 253.0 rushing yards per game. In terms of total offense, Pisgah slightly edges out Enka with 377.0 total yards per game compared to Enka’s 336.0.
Other games taking place in Week 3 across North Carolina include A.C. Reynolds at Jay M. Robinson, Alexander Central at Ashe County, and Andrews at Mitchell, all scheduled for September 4th. The regular season for NCHSAA football is set to continue through October 30th, with playoffs beginning in November and state championships planned for December 10-12, 2026.