WNC High School Football Gears Up for Week 3

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WNC High School Football Gears Up for Week 3

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High school football in Western North Carolina is entering Week 3 of the 2026 NCHSAA season, with a series of games slated for September 3rd and 4th. This week’s schedule includes a number of intriguing matchups across the state.

Among the games drawing attention is the contest between Enka and Pisgah, which is the only matchup featuring two top-10 ranked teams in the Western North Carolina region for Week 3. Other notable games across North Carolina for Week 3 include No. 2 Providence Day at No. 1 Hough, a clash between the reigning NCISAA Division I champion and the defending NCHSAA 8A state champion. Additionally, No. 3 Grimsley is set to play at No. 18 East Forsyth, and No. 9 Hoggard will face No. 11 Clayton.

Many games are scheduled for Friday, September 4th, with kick-off times generally at 7 p.m. Some teams, such as T.C. Roberson and South Point, both 2-0, will collide in a matchup of unbeaten teams. The third week of the season also sees a higher number of Thursday night games, not due to weather concerns, but to accommodate the Labor Day weekend. Football analysts and various high school sports outlets have released their predictions for nearly 200 games scheduled for Week 3 across North Carolina.

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