ASHS7-2
8-4HGCHS
42
0
FINAL 10/25
  • Recap
  • Box Score
  • Team Stats
  • Scoretracker
  • Awards
  • Matchup
Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
ASHS
21701442
HGCHS
00000

Team Totals

ASHSStatHGCHS
43Total Plays48
17First Downs6
10Penalties4
55Penalty Yards5
22:38Possession Time25:22
Blues
Lions

Offense - Passing

CAttYdsC%AvgTDIntLngQB Rate
#7 R. Tolbert1422242.63617.34166121.6

Offense - Rushing

CarYdsAvgLng100+TD
#2 H. Tobe1-6-6.0-60
#6 E. Willis2189.0170
#7 R. Tolbert242.040
#10 M. Larozar78211.73001
#20 L. Sfez zhao4-5-1.310
#32 S. Mukendi58016.03101
#47 J. Smith1-2-2.0-20

Offense - Receiving

RecYdsAvgLngTD
#2 H. Tobe6528.7162
#3 J. Rowe28442.0661
#10 M. Larozar11616.016
#11 Z. Baptiste47418.5271
#45 A. Samson11616.016

Offense - All Purpose Yards

Offense - Total Yards

Defense - Sacks

SacksYdl
#55 X. Prosper2.011

Defense - Defensive Statistics

IntInt YdsAvg
#3 J. Rowe12424.0
#11 Z. Baptiste100.0
#34 R. Gilewicz13838.0

Special Teams - Kickoffs

KOYdsAvgLngTB
#99 J. Holland738755.3602

Special Teams - Punts

PYdsAvgLngIn 20
#11 Z. Baptiste310836.0461

Special Teams - Kickoff and Punt Returns

KO RetsYdsAvgLngP RetsYdsAvgLngKR Yds
#1 J. Ikeme15050.05050
#3 J. Rowe15353.05353
#12 K. Shipman1-6-6.0-6-6

Scoring - Points

Scoring - PATs and Field Goals

PATAtt%Tot Pts
#99 J. Holland661.06

Scoring - Touchdowns

Team summary

Total TDs
ASHS
6
HGCHS
Sacks
ASHS
2.0
HGCHS
Interceptions
ASHS
3
HGCHS
1
Passing TDs
ASHS
4
HGCHS
Receiving TDs
ASHS
4
HGCHS
Rushing TDs
ASHS
2
HGCHS
Fumble Recoveries
ASHS
HGCHS
1
Completion Percentage
ASHS
.636
HGCHS
QB Rating
ASHS
121.6
HGCHS
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Offense

Passing
C
14
-
Att
22
-
Yds
242
-
C%
.636
-
Avg
17.3
-
TD
4
-
Int
1
-
Lng
66
-
QB Rate
121.6
-
Rushing
Car
22
23
Yds
171
57
Avg
7.8
2.5
Lng
31
-
TD
2
-
Receiving
Rec
14
14
Yds
242
68
Avg
17.3
4.9
Lng
66
-
TD
4
-
All Purpose Yards
KR
53
-
PR
44
-
IR
62
-
Total
572
125
Total Yards
Total
413
57

Defense

Tackles
Solo
22
46
Asst
55
35
Tot Tckls
77
81
TFL
12.0
3.0
Sacks
Sacks
2.0
-
Ydl
11
-
Defensive Statistics
Int
3
1
Int Yds
62
-
Avg
20.7
-
Fmb Rec
-
1
Blk FGs
-
1

Special Teams

Kickoffs
KO
7
-
Yds
387
-
Avg
55.3
-
Lng
60
-
TB
2
-
Punts
P
3
-
Yds
108
-
Avg
36.0
-
Lng
46
-
In 20
1
-
Kickoff and Punt Returns
KO Rets
1
-
Yds
53
-
Avg
53.0
-
Lng
53
-
P Rets
2
-
Yds
44
-
Avg
22.0
-
Lng
50
-
KR Yds
97
-

Scoring

Points
TDs
6
-
TD Pts
36
-
Kick Pts
6
-
Tot Pts
42
-
PATs and Field Goals
PAT
6
-
Att
6
-
%
1.0
-
Touchdowns
TD Rush
2
-
TD Rec
4
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North Carolina High School Football - Asheville School (Independent) smashes Hickory Grove Christian

October 25, 2024: Charlotte, NC 28215

The Asheville School (Independent) Blues (Asheville, NC) football trounced the host Hickory Grove Christian Lions (Charlotte, NC), 42-0 in Friday's league outing.

The Blues now sport a 4-1 record. They take the field next when they travel to Christ School for a non-league outing on Friday, November 22. Asheville School (Independent) will clash with a Greenies squad coming off a 31-3 league win over Metrolina Christian Academy (Indian Trail, NC). The Greenies record now stands at 2-4.

With the defeat, Hickory Grove Christian drops to 5-3 on the campaign.

Roger CroweLions Reporter
  1. 1st Quarter
  2. Check In

    0 - 0 The scorer has checked in. ASHS 0, HGCHS 0
    @ 7:06 PM
  3. Game Attendance

    Attendance Hundreds
    @ 7:06 PM
  4. Field Conditions

    Field Conditions Dry
    @ 7:06 PM
  5. Weather Conditions

    Weather Conditions Fair
    @ 7:06 PM
  6. 0 - 0

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Hickory Grove Christian kicked off to Asheville School (Independent). Asheville School (Independent) has the ball. ASHS 0, HGCHS 0
    @ 7:07 PM
  7. 0 - 0

    Long Pass

    Asheville School (Independent) with a long pass. ASHS 0, HGCHS 0
    @ 7:09 PM
  8. 6 - 0

    Passing Touchdown

    Asheville School (Independent) - Pass completed for a TD. ASHS 6, HGCHS 0
    @ 7:09 PM
  9. 7 - 0

    Made Point After

    Asheville School (Independent) - PAT Good. ASHS 7, HGCHS 0
    @ 7:10 PM
  10. 7 - 0

    Punt

    Asheville School (Independent) has punted to Hickory Grove Christian. Hickory Grove Christian has the ball. ASHS 7, HGCHS 0
    @ 7:16 PM
  11. 7 - 0

    Update

    Asheville School (Independent) - 1st down, ~8 minutes to go, ball on Hickory Grove Christian's 17-yard line. ASHS 7, HGCHS 0
    @ 7:18 PM
  12. 7 - 0

    Update

    Asheville School (Independent) - 2nd down, ~8 minutes to go, ball on Hickory Grove Christian's 43-yard line. ASHS 7, HGCHS 0
    @ 7:19 PM
  13. 7 - 0

    Update

    Hickory Grove Christian - 1st down, ~7 minutes to go, ball on their own 10-yard line. ASHS 7, HGCHS 0
    @ 7:21 PM
  14. 7 - 0

    Long Run

    Hickory Grove Christian with a long run. Hickory Grove Christian has the ball on their own 27-yard line. ASHS 7, HGCHS 0
    @ 7:23 PM
  15. 7 - 0

    Punt

    Asheville School (Independent) has punted to Hickory Grove Christian. Hickory Grove Christian has the ball on their own 28-yard line. ASHS 7, HGCHS 0
    @ 7:25 PM
  16. 7 - 0

    Punt

    Hickory Grove Christian has punted to Asheville School (Independent). Asheville School (Independent) has the ball on Hickory Grove Christian's 46-yard line. ASHS 7, HGCHS 0
    @ 7:26 PM
  17. 7 - 0

    Long Run

    Asheville School (Independent) with a long run. Asheville School (Independent) has the ball on Hickory Grove Christian's 20-yard line. ASHS 7, HGCHS 0
    @ 7:27 PM
  18. 7 - 0

    Update

    Asheville School (Independent) - 1st down, ~3 minutes to go, ball on Hickory Grove Christian's 5-yard line. ASHS 7, HGCHS 0
    @ 7:28 PM
  19. 13 - 0

    Passing Touchdown

    Asheville School (Independent) - 6 Yd pass completed for a TD. ASHS 13, HGCHS 0
    @ 7:29 PM
  20. 14 - 0

    Made Point After

    Asheville School (Independent) - PAT Good. ASHS 14, HGCHS 0
    @ 7:29 PM
  21. 14 - 0

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Asheville School (Independent) kicked off to Hickory Grove Christian. Hickory Grove Christian has the ball on their own 20-yard line. ASHS 14, HGCHS 0
    @ 7:31 PM
  22. 14 - 0

    Update

    Hickory Grove Christian - 3rd down, ~3 minutes to go, ball on their own 25-yard line. ASHS 14, HGCHS 0
    @ 7:33 PM
  23. 14 - 0

    Update

    Asheville School (Independent) - 1st down, ~3 minutes to go, ball on Hickory Grove Christian's 34-yard line. ASHS 14, HGCHS 0
    @ 7:33 PM
  24. 14 - 0

    Update

    Hickory Grove Christian - 2nd down, ~1 minute to go, ball on their own 33-yard line. ASHS 14, HGCHS 0
    @ 7:34 PM
  25. 14 - 0

    Big Play - Other

    Asheville School (Independent) with a big play. Asheville School (Independent) has the ball on Hickory Grove Christian's 10-yard line. ASHS 14, HGCHS 0
    @ 7:35 PM
  26. 14 - 0

    Interception

    Asheville School (Independent) intercepts a Hickory Grove Christian pass and has the ball on Hickory Grove Christian's 10-yard line. ASHS 14, HGCHS 0
    @ 7:35 PM
  27. 20 - 0

    Rushing Touchdown

    Asheville School (Independent) - #10 Marvyn Larozar with a 12 Yd Rushing TD. ASHS 20, HGCHS 0
    Marvyn Larozar10 - RB, CB, WR
    @ 7:36 PM
  28. 21 - 0

    Made Point After

    Asheville School (Independent) - #99 Jack Holland PAT Good. ASHS 21, HGCHS 0
    Jack Holland99 - K
    @ 7:37 PM
  29. 21 - 0

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Asheville School (Independent) kicked off to Hickory Grove Christian. Hickory Grove Christian has the ball on their own 20-yard line. ASHS 21, HGCHS 0
    @ 7:38 PM
  30. 2nd Quarter
  31. 21 - 0

    End of 1st Quarter

    ASHS 21, HGCHS 0
    @ 7:39 PM
  32. 21 - 0

    Update

    Hickory Grove Christian - 2nd down, ~11 minutes to go, ball on their own 24-yard line. ASHS 21, HGCHS 0
    @ 7:40 PM
  33. 21 - 0

    Update

    Hickory Grove Christian - 3rd down, ~11 minutes to go, ball on their own 28-yard line. ASHS 21, HGCHS 0
    @ 7:41 PM
  34. 21 - 0

    Update

    Hickory Grove Christian - 1st down, ~11 minutes to go, ball on their own 31-yard line. ASHS 21, HGCHS 0
    @ 7:41 PM
  35. 21 - 0

    Update

    Hickory Grove Christian - 2nd down, ~10 minutes to go, ball on their own 23-yard line. ASHS 21, HGCHS 0
    @ 7:43 PM
  36. 21 - 0

    Update

    Hickory Grove Christian - 3rd down, ~10 minutes to go, ball on their own 27-yard line. ASHS 21, HGCHS 0
    @ 7:43 PM
  37. 21 - 0

    Big Play - Other

    Asheville School (Independent) with a big play. Asheville School (Independent) has the ball on Hickory Grove Christian's 45-yard line. ASHS 21, HGCHS 0
    @ 7:44 PM
  38. 21 - 0

    Interception

    Asheville School (Independent) - #11 Zander Baptiste intercepts a Hickory Grove Christian pass and has the ball on Hickory Grove Christian's 45-yard line. ASHS 21, HGCHS 0
    Zander Baptiste11 - WR, DB
    @ 7:44 PM
  39. 21 - 0

    Update

    Asheville School (Independent) - 2nd down, ~9 minutes to go, ball on Hickory Grove Christian's 36-yard line. ASHS 21, HGCHS 0
    @ 7:46 PM
  40. 21 - 0

    Update

    Asheville School (Independent) - 1st down, ~9 minutes to go, ball on Hickory Grove Christian's 31-yard line. ASHS 21, HGCHS 0
    @ 7:47 PM
  41. 21 - 0

    Update

    Asheville School (Independent) - 2nd down, ~7 minutes to go, ball on Hickory Grove Christian's 31-yard line. ASHS 21, HGCHS 0
    @ 7:47 PM
  42. 27 - 0

    Rushing Touchdown

    Asheville School (Independent) - #32 Shiloh Mukendi with a 31 Yd Rushing TD. ASHS 27, HGCHS 0
    Shiloh Mukendi32 - RB, WR, LB
    @ 7:48 PM
  43. 28 - 0

    Made Point After

    Asheville School (Independent) - #99 Jack Holland PAT Good. ASHS 28, HGCHS 0
    Jack Holland99 - K
    @ 7:48 PM
  44. 28 - 0

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Asheville School (Independent) kicked off to Hickory Grove Christian. Hickory Grove Christian has the ball on their own 20-yard line. ASHS 28, HGCHS 0
    @ 7:50 PM
  45. 28 - 0

    Update

    Hickory Grove Christian - 2nd down, ~7 minutes to go, ball on their own 18-yard line. ASHS 28, HGCHS 0
    @ 7:51 PM
  46. 28 - 0

    Long Pass

    Hickory Grove Christian - #7 Zach Pierce with a long pass to #5 Kevin Powell. Hickory Grove Christian has the ball on their own 32-yard line. ASHS 28, HGCHS 0
    Kevin Powell5 - WR, DB
    Zach Pierce7 - QB, K
    @ 7:52 PM
  47. 28 - 0

    Long Run

    Hickory Grove Christian - #7 Zach Pierce with a long run. Hickory Grove Christian has the ball on their own 41-yard line. ASHS 28, HGCHS 0
    Zach Pierce7 - QB, K
    @ 7:53 PM
  48. 28 - 0

    Update

    Hickory Grove Christian - 3rd down, ~5 minutes to go, ball on their own 39-yard line. ASHS 28, HGCHS 0
    @ 7:53 PM
  49. 28 - 0

    Big Play - Tackle For Loss

    Asheville School (Independent) - #34 Ryerson Gilewicz with a tackle for loss. Hickory Grove Christian has the ball on their own 30-yard line. ASHS 28, HGCHS 0
    Ryerson Gilewicz34 - MLB, FB
    @ 7:54 PM
  50. 28 - 0

    Punt

    Hickory Grove Christian has punted to Asheville School (Independent). Asheville School (Independent) has the ball on their own 35-yard line. ASHS 28, HGCHS 0
    @ 7:55 PM
  51. 28 - 0

    Long Run

    Asheville School (Independent) - #10 Marvyn Larozar with a long run. Asheville School (Independent) has the ball on their own 42-yard line. ASHS 28, HGCHS 0
    Marvyn Larozar10 - RB, CB, WR
    @ 7:58 PM
  52. 28 - 0

    Update

    Asheville School (Independent) - 1st down, ~5 minutes to go, ball on their own 41-yard line. ASHS 28, HGCHS 0
    @ 7:58 PM
  53. 28 - 0

    Update

    Asheville School (Independent) - 2nd down, ~4 minutes to go, ball on their own 30-yard line. ASHS 28, HGCHS 0
    @ 7:59 PM
  54. 28 - 0

    Update

    Asheville School (Independent) - 2nd down, ~4 minutes to go, ball on their own 28-yard line. ASHS 28, HGCHS 0
    @ 8:01 PM
  55. 28 - 0

    Update

    Asheville School (Independent) - 3rd down, ~4 minutes to go, ball on their own 36-yard line. ASHS 28, HGCHS 0
    @ 8:01 PM
  56. 28 - 0

    Update

    Asheville School (Independent) - 4th down, ~3 minutes to go, ball on their own 36-yard line. ASHS 28, HGCHS 0
    @ 8:02 PM
  57. 28 - 0

    Punt

    Asheville School (Independent) has punted to Hickory Grove Christian. Hickory Grove Christian has the ball on their own 34-yard line. ASHS 28, HGCHS 0
    @ 8:04 PM
  58. 28 - 0

    Update

    Hickory Grove Christian - 2nd down, ~3 minutes to go, ball on their own 40-yard line. ASHS 28, HGCHS 0
    @ 8:05 PM
  59. 28 - 0

    Update

    Hickory Grove Christian - 3rd down, ~3 minutes to go, ball on their own 41-yard line. ASHS 28, HGCHS 0
    @ 8:06 PM
  60. 28 - 0

    Update

    Hickory Grove Christian - 4th down, ~3 minutes to go, ball on their own 39-yard line. ASHS 28, HGCHS 0
    @ 8:07 PM
  61. 28 - 0

    Punt

    Hickory Grove Christian has punted to Asheville School (Independent). Asheville School (Independent) has the ball on Hickory Grove Christian's 25-yard line. ASHS 28, HGCHS 0
    @ 8:07 PM
  62. 28 - 0

    Update

    Asheville School (Independent) - 3rd down, Under a minute, ball on Hickory Grove Christian's 10-yard line. ASHS 28, HGCHS 0
    @ 8:09 PM
  63. 28 - 0

    Update

    Asheville School (Independent) - 3rd down, Under a minute, ball on Hickory Grove Christian's 25-yard line. ASHS 28, HGCHS 0
    @ 8:10 PM
  64. 28 - 0

    Big Play - Blocked Kick

    Hickory Grove Christian - #24 Anthony Hawkins jr. with a blocked kick. Hickory Grove Christian has the ball on their own 25-yard line. ASHS 28, HGCHS 0
    Anthony Hawkins jr.24 - RB, S
    @ 8:10 PM
  65. Halftime
  66. 28 - 0

    Halftime

    ASHS 28, HGCHS 0
    We noticed it's halftime, checkout this video while you wait for the action to resume.
    @ 8:10 PM
  67. 3rd Quarter
  68. 28 - 0

    Start of 3rd Quarter

    Asheville School (Independent) to kick off to Hickory Grove Christian.
    @ 8:31 PM
  69. 28 - 0

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Asheville School (Independent) kicked off to Hickory Grove Christian. Hickory Grove Christian has the ball on their own 20-yard line. ASHS 28, HGCHS 0
    @ 8:32 PM
  70. 28 - 0

    Update

    Hickory Grove Christian - 2nd down, ~11 minutes to go, ball on their own 20-yard line. ASHS 28, HGCHS 0
    @ 8:32 PM
  71. 28 - 0

    Update

    Hickory Grove Christian - 3rd down, ~11 minutes to go, ball on their own 25-yard line. ASHS 28, HGCHS 0
    @ 8:33 PM
  72. 28 - 0

    Update

    Hickory Grove Christian - 4th down, ~10 minutes to go, ball on their own 15-yard line. ASHS 28, HGCHS 0
    @ 8:34 PM
  73. 28 - 0

    Punt

    Hickory Grove Christian has punted to Asheville School (Independent). Asheville School (Independent) has the ball on their own 40-yard line. ASHS 28, HGCHS 0
    @ 8:34 PM
  74. 28 - 0

    Update

    Asheville School (Independent) - 2nd down, ~10 minutes to go, ball on their own 40-yard line. ASHS 28, HGCHS 0
    @ 8:37 PM
  75. 28 - 0

    Long Pass

    Asheville School (Independent) - #7 Ricky Tolbert with a long pass to #3 Justin Rowe. Asheville School (Independent) has the ball on Hickory Grove Christian's 41-yard line. ASHS 28, HGCHS 0
    Justin Rowe3 - SS, WR, ATH
    Ricky Tolbert7 - QB, LB, SS
    @ 8:37 PM
  76. 28 - 0

    Update

    Asheville School (Independent) - 1st down, ~9 minutes to go, ball on their own 25-yard line. ASHS 28, HGCHS 0
    @ 8:38 PM
  77. 28 - 0

    Punt

    Asheville School (Independent) has punted to Hickory Grove Christian. Hickory Grove Christian has the ball on their own 20-yard line. ASHS 28, HGCHS 0
    @ 8:41 PM
  78. 28 - 0

    Punt

    Hickory Grove Christian has punted to Asheville School (Independent). Asheville School (Independent) has the ball on Hickory Grove Christian's 28-yard line. ASHS 28, HGCHS 0
    @ 8:45 PM
  79. 28 - 0

    Punt

    Hickory Grove Christian has punted to Asheville School (Independent). Asheville School (Independent) has the ball on their own 15-yard line. ASHS 28, HGCHS 0
    @ 8:45 PM
  80. 28 - 0

    Big Play - Other

    Hickory Grove Christian with a big play. Hickory Grove Christian has the ball on their own 20-yard line. ASHS 28, HGCHS 0
    @ 8:51 PM
  81. 28 - 0

    Interception

    Hickory Grove Christian - #4 Noah Belote intercepts a Asheville School (Independent) pass and has the ball on their own 20-yard line. ASHS 28, HGCHS 0
    Noah Belote4 - WR, DB
    @ 8:51 PM
  82. 4th Quarter
  83. 28 - 0

    End of 3rd Quarter

    ASHS 28, HGCHS 0
    @ 8:53 PM
  84. 28 - 0

    Long Run

    Hickory Grove Christian - #24 Anthony Hawkins jr. with a long run. Hickory Grove Christian has the ball on their own 33-yard line. ASHS 28, HGCHS 0
    Anthony Hawkins jr.24 - RB, S
    @ 8:56 PM
  85. 28 - 0

    Interception

    Asheville School (Independent) - #3 Justin Rowe intercepts a Hickory Grove Christian pass and has the ball on their own 35-yard line. ASHS 28, HGCHS 0
    Justin Rowe3 - SS, WR, ATH
    @ 8:58 PM
  86. 34 - 0

    Passing Touchdown

    Asheville School (Independent) - 69 Yd pass completed to #3 Justin Rowe for a TD. ASHS 34, HGCHS 0
    Justin Rowe3 - SS, WR, ATH
    @ 8:59 PM
  87. 35 - 0

    Made Point After

    Asheville School (Independent) - #99 Jack Holland PAT Good. ASHS 35, HGCHS 0
    Jack Holland99 - K
    @ 8:59 PM
  88. 35 - 0

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Asheville School (Independent) kicked off to Hickory Grove Christian. Hickory Grove Christian has the ball on their own 15-yard line. ASHS 35, HGCHS 0
    @ 9:01 PM
  89. 35 - 0

    Punt

    Hickory Grove Christian has punted to Asheville School (Independent). Asheville School (Independent) has the ball on their own 42-yard line. ASHS 35, HGCHS 0
    @ 9:04 PM
  90. 41 - 0

    Passing Touchdown

    Asheville School (Independent) - 22 Yd pass completed for a TD. ASHS 41, HGCHS 0
    @ 9:08 PM
  91. 42 - 0

    Made Point After

    Asheville School (Independent) - #99 Jack Holland PAT Good. ASHS 42, HGCHS 0
    Jack Holland99 - K
    @ 9:09 PM
  92. Final
  93. 42 - 0

    End of Game

    ASHS 42, HGCHS 0
    @ 9:18 PM

Scoretracker Scorers

Roger CroweLions Reporter

ASHS @ HGCHS Football Game Info

Fri., Oct. 25, 2024 @ 7p
The Hickory Grove Christian (Charlotte, NC) varsity football team lost Friday's home conference game against Asheville School (Independent) (Asheville, NC) by a score of 42-0.

Player stats

Rushing Yds/G
ASHS
HGCHS
Passing Yds/G
ASHS
HGCHS
Receiving Yds/G
ASHS
HGCHS
Total Yds/G
ASHS
HGCHS
Tackles/G
ASHS
HGCHS
Sacks/G
ASHS
HGCHS
Points/G
ASHS
HGCHS

Matchup history

Team comparison

Rushing Yards/G
163.6
124.2
Passing Yards/G
133.9
76.3
Receiving Yards/G
135.2
84.3
Total Yards/G
297.4
200.5
Tackles/G
58.4
60.2
Sacks/G
1.7
2.6
Points/G
31.4
18.7
Pancake Blocks
-
-

Scoring averages

Q1Q2Q3Q4OT1Final
ASHS
9.83.810.57.46.034.2
HGCHS
7.07.55.71.2-18.9

Season recap

Overall record
7-2
8-4
League
1-0
1-3
Non-League
3-2
6-0
Head to Head
2-0
0-2
Home
1-1
5-1
Away
4-1
2-2
Neutral
2-0
1-1
Playoff
3-0
1-1
In-State
6-1
8-4
Out-of-State
1-1
0-0
Win %
.778
.667
Conference %
1.000
.250
PF
308
227
PA
114
200
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Rankings

NC
Division NCISAA II
CANCEL
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