Moore County lost one unbeaten last week but still has an undefeated football team. Here’s a look at where the three schools across the county stand on the gridiron.
Union Pines
The Vikings suffered their first loss of the season, after opening 3-0. Union Pines fell to Randleman, 21-7, on the road. The three straight wins to open the year gave Union Pines as many wins as it had in any of the last three full seasons.
The Randleman loss was also the first time Union Pines has surrendered points this season, after opening with three straight shutouts, 42-0 at Triton, 35-0 over Northwood and 45-0 over Western Harnett. It was the fastest start for the Vikings since 2015.
Next up for the Vikings is conference play, with a home game against Lee County, Friday at 7:30. The Yellow Jackets are also 3-1 and coming off a win at Panther Creek last week.
Pinecrest
They’re living dangerously, but the Pinecrest Patriots are still unbeaten on the season. After blowing out Knightdale to open the schedule, Pinecrest beat Overhills, 33-22. Then things got wild. The Patriots survived a 62-55 shootout with Middle Creek and then, last week, went to overtime before getting a 28-27 win at New Hanover.
Pinecrest now enjoys a week off before facing Richmond on Sept. 27 in the conference opener.
North Moore
The Mustangs had a week to reflect and improve after starting the season 0-3. North Moore lost to Carver, 34-22, in the opener, then dropped a pair on the road, at Southwestern Randolph, 34-7, and at Northwood, 33-13.
This week, North Moore hopes to break through against Southeast Alamance, at home at 7:00, Friday. The Stallions are 4-0, 2-0 in the Mid-Carolina Conference.
Moore County Week Five High School Schedule:
Friday Sept. 20, Pinecrest Patriots (4-0), Bye
Friday Aug. 30, 7:30 PM, North Moore Mustangs (0-3, 0-1) at Southeast Alamance Stallions (4-0, 2-0) *Mid-Carolina Conference game
Friday Sept. 20, 7:30 PM, Union Pines Vikings (3-1) vs. Lee County Yellow Jackets (3-1) *Sandhills Conference game
