Boys’ soccer:
Union Pines was the first team to hit the field in the 2024-25 school year. The Vikings went 1-2 in the first week of action, beating Hunt, 1-0, on a goal by Kael Jahn. Union Pines then fell, 1-0 to Northside-Jacksonville and 6-0, to Jacksonville. This week, the Vikings play at Fike, then finally have their home opener, against Rocky Mount. A home game against South Garner wraps up the week.
North Moore and Pinecrest both get started this week. The Mustangs travel to Southern Lee. Pinecrest travels to Leesville Road, Lumberton and New Bern before playing its home opener against Overhills.
Volleyball:
All three county teams are off to fast starts on the volleyball court. North Moore jumped out to a 3-0 record to start the season, winning on the road at Northwood, Chatham Charter and Father Capodanno. It’s the fastest start for North Moore volleyball in more than 15 years.
The 3-2 win over Northwood to open the year also put the Mustangs at 1-0 in the conference for the season. North Moore then won in 3-0 sweeps in the other two matchups. This week, the Mustangs open the home schedule with games against Central Carolina Academy and a league matchup against Bartlett Yancey.
Pinecrest opened the season with four straight wins, then dropped a pair to enter the week at 4-2. The Patriots beat Ashley, Sun Valley, Providence Day and Spring Valley, before falling to Woodmont and Aiken. This week, Pinecrest faces Chapel Hill.
Union Pines also opened the season on a winning streak, going 3-0 in the first week. The Vikings beat Purnell Swett, 3-0, then took 3-1 wins over Jack Britt and Northwood. It’s the best start to a season for Union Pines since 2020.
This week, Union Pines travels to Uwharrie Charter and Purnell Swett before returning home to face Triton.
Football:
All three county teams open the season with non-conference games on Friday night.
Moore County Week One High School Schedule:
Friday Aug. 23, 7:00 PM, Pinecrest Patriots (11-1 in 2023) at Knightdale Knights (2-8 in 2023)
Friday Aug. 23, 7:00 PM, North Moore Mustangs (10-3 in 2023) home vs. Carver Yellowjackets (2-9 in 2023)
Friday Aug. 23, 7:00 PM, Union Pines Vikings (2-8 in 2023) at Triton Hawks (6-5 in 2023)
