Newton-Conover Football

Football Recap: Newton-Conover Falls Short of Maiden in the Playoffs

Team Reports•Dec 4, 2025

Football Recap: Newton-Conover Falls Short of Maiden in the Playoffs

Football Recap: Newton-Conover Red Devils vs. Maiden Blue Devils

Football Recap: Newton-Conover Picks Up Seventh Consecutive Win

Team Reports•Nov 22, 2025

Football Recap: Newton-Conover Picks Up Seventh Consecutive Win

Football Recap: Newton-Conover Red Devils vs. Foard Tigers

Stats have been entered for the Newton-Conover vs. Maiden on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025.

On Friday, Nov 21, 2025, the Newton-Conover Varsity Boys Football team lost their game against Maiden High School by a score of 6-29.

Tournament Game

2025 NCHSAA Football Championships 2025 4A Football Bracket

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Three weeks ago, in Week 10, the Red Devils and Blue Devils delivered one of the wildest games of the season — a sudden-death double overtime classic that came down to a missed extra point and a final, heart-stopping stand. Maiden came out swinging early, but Newton-Conover found their rhythm late, forcing overtime and ultimately walking away with a victory that stunned the conference and set the stage for something bigger. Tonight, that moment comes full circle. These two teams meet again — this time in Round 3 of the NCHSAA Playoffs. Win, and you advance. Lose, and the season ends. Before they clash under the lights at Gurley Stadium, relive the last time Red met Blue… and the battle that sparked a rematch the entire district has been waiting for.

Football Game Preview: Newton-Conover Red Devils vs. Maiden Blue Devils

Team Reports•Nov 17, 2025

Football Game Preview: Newton-Conover Red Devils vs. Maiden Blue Devils

Football Preview: Newton-Conover Red Devils vs. Maiden Blue Devils

In this exclusive short from our full sit-down with Don Patrick, we revisit the evolution of playoff football in North Carolina. Patrick reflects on how the postseason once felt more exclusive — with just 16 teams, two per conference — and how expansion to 36 teams and now 48 in 2025 has reshaped the game. He explains how this change wasn’t handed down from executives, but voted on by the coaches within the NCHSAA — a decision that, in his eyes, has softened the competitive edge that once defined high school football. A look back at the “Glory Days,” when earning a playoff berth truly meant surviving the gauntlet.

Kaleb Barkley (#58) and Noah Hendrix (#50) tackled Logan Mumy (#34) of Fred T. Foard for a loss on the carry.

Stats have been entered for the Newton-Conover vs. Foard on Friday, Nov. 14, 2025.

On Friday, Nov 14, 2025, the Newton-Conover Varsity Boys Football team won their game against Foard High School by a score of 24-14.

Tournament Game

2025 NCHSAA Football Championships 2025 4A Football Bracket

Newton-Conover24

Foard14

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Football Recap: Newton-Conover Beats Maiden for Their Sixth Straight Win

Team Reports•Nov 12, 2025

Football Recap: Newton-Conover Beats Maiden for Their Sixth Straight Win

Football Recap: Newton-Conover Red Devils vs. Maiden Blue Devils

In this clip from the TRIPLE documentary series, Coach Matt Wilson of Newton-Conover Football dives into what it truly takes to make the Triple Option offense work — total buy-in from every player, coach, and leader in the program. Wilson explains how success isn’t just about play-calling or athletic ability — it’s about culture, commitment, and trusting the system. When everyone is all-in, the results speak for themselves. ? TRIPLE is a long-form documentary project that captures the legacy, heart, and heritage of North Carolina high school football — preserving the stories of coaches, players, and communities that make Friday nights unforgettable. ? Watch more from TRIPLE: • Highlights ? Follow ?@JoshLloydMedia? / joshlloydmedia ? Subscribe for more: Stories of family, football, and faith from across the NCHSAA. #TRIPLE #MattWilson #NewtonConover #HighSchoolFootball #NCHSAA #FootballDocumentary #JOSHLLOYDMEDIA #TeamCulture #Leadership #BuyIn

This short film honors the legacy and leadership behind Newton-Conover Football — where tradition, transition, and grace define every season. In cooperation with TRIPLE: KEEPERS OF THE FLAME, filmed on location at GURLEY STADIUM, directed by JOSHLLOYDMEDIA, in association with NEWTON-CONOVER HIGH SCHOOL and the NCHSAA. Associate Producer ROB DARTY, featuring Head Coach MATT WILSON and CAMDEN EZZARD, with special thanks to Hall of Fame Coach NICK BAZZLE and Athletic Director TODD DAVIS. Score provided by WARNER-CHAPPELL MUSIC. © RIDGE JOURNAL, All Rights Reserved, 2025. #TRIPLE #KeepersOfTheFlame #NewtonConover #HighSchoolFootball #Documentary #JoshLloydMedia #NorthCarolinaFootball #NCHSAA #Legacy #FaithThroughFootball

Opening night in Newton-Conover was more than just a football game—it was a night of remembrance. The Red Devil community gathered to honor legendary Head Coach Nick Bazzle and his 2008 State Championship team, a golden era in program history. Now retired, Bazzle watched from the stands as his son, Matt Wilson, took the helm as head coach, tasked with rebuilding the program from the ground up. Across the field stood Hickory’s Joe Glass—a coach whose philosophy was shaped by studying leaders like Bazzle. Under his guidance, the Red Tornadoes have become one of the most competitive and polarizing teams in the league. And on this night, Hickory stormed through with unstoppable force, defeating Newton-Conover 42–14. What was meant to be a night of celebration became a sobering reminder: the road to redemption will not be easy. But in high school football, victories aren’t only measured in championships. They’re found in the lessons of perseverance, brotherhood, and raising young men to face life beyond the fiel

K4 w/ the #interception against the @bunkerhillbears !! Friday night did not disappoint. Our @nc_reddevils are on a winning streak. ? - www.joshlloydmedia.com RedDevilFootball, NewtonConover, NCHSAA, NCPrepFootball, RedDevilNation, GoBigRed, Devil

When the momentum shifts, the whole town feels it. ? THIS is RED DEVIL FOOTBALL. ? #GoBigRed #NewtonConover #RedDevilFootball #NCFootball #WesternFoothills #HighSchoolFootball #FridayNightLights #WeAreNC #NC

SUDDEN DEATH :: Jeremiah Pope with the game winning TOUCHDOWN! - #goBigRed #weAreNC #fridaynightlights #highschoolfootball #reddevils #nchsaa #gameday #newtonconover ? - Josh Lloyd Media | Fokus Lpg

Stats have been entered for the Newton-Conover vs. Maiden on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025.

On Friday, Oct 31, 2025, the Newton-Conover Varsity Boys Football team won their game against Maiden High School by a score of 19-13.

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Maiden13

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