Tarboro, the team with the longest active state championship streak in North Carolina, will take on Mount Airy in the 1A state championship game on Saturday. The Vikings are facing a Granite Bears time with an explosive offense and stifling defense.
After an exciting fourth round of the NCHSAA football playoffs, we have finally determined our two finalists from every region. This Friday, there will be eight games to decide which eight teams will play for a state championship. Here are the things to monitor going into each of this week's regional final matchups.