The Reidsville Rams have won more football state championships than any other school, but losing in a new state title opportunity is always going to sting. Reidsville ran into a senior-heavy rushing buzzsaw in East Duplin in this year's 2A championship game. East Duplin won by a score of 24-21.
The East Duplin Panthers have been building toward a state championship for years, and their talented senior class rose to the occasion to deliver the program's first title.
The looming presence of Hurricane Nicole has thrown the second round schedule into disarray. Here's a quick rundown of the biggest things you need to know going into the 48 round two games that are set to kick off this evening.