👑 NCHSAA PLAYOFFS ROUND 4: THE REGIONAL FINALS ARE HERE! | NORTHERN NASH WINS & MILLBROOK vs. HOGGARD UNDEFEATED BATTLE!
It's WEEK 15 (November 26th), and the NCHSAA Playoffs have reached the REGIONAL FINALS (Round 4)! This is the ultimate "Elite Eight" battle to earn a trip to the State Championship game! Shawn has the full breakdown of who survived and who's one game away from glory!

⏪ GRIT & GRIND REWIND: Regional Semifinal Shocks!
Last week delivered the regional title deciders:

Northern Nash's Triumph: The incredible Northern Nash 19-14 victory over Seventy-First! We've got the game footage, hear from the Players of the Game, and get the winning coach's perspective from Coach Farriss on advancing!

Hunt Prevails: We revisit Hunt's 42-21 victory over Southern Nash in their playoff rematch!

Shootout Victory: Shawn recaps Warren County's dominant 42-23 win against East Carteret.

🛣️ Road Warriors of the Week!
Who conquered hostile territory to steal a win and advance? We crown the teams who got it done away from home: SE Raleigh, Rocky Mount, Edenton, and Southwest Edgecombe (SWE)! Hear Shawn explain his "spoiler" moment from last week!

⚔️ MARQUEE MATCHUPS: Final Four Contenders
1A Regional Final Showdown: Can the Wilson Prep Tigers (7-5) pull off a massive upset against the undefeated Northside Pinetown Panthers (12-0)?! Northside is a dominant force, and we'll show you why!

The Undefeated Clash: Millbrook (12-0) vs. Hoggard (12-0)! Two perfect records on the line! Who earns the State Championship berth?!

Edenton vs. Warren County: A fierce battle for the Regional Crown!

🏆 PRIMETIME GAME OF THE WEEK: State Championship Ticket!
Our featured Regional Final is a defensive battle for the title: SE Raleigh (9-3) vs. Clayton (10-2)! Only one team is advancing. We break down the keys to victory in this high-stakes contest!

🔮 Quick Picks: Elite Eight & Regional Final Predictions!
Shawn and Deryl give their final, fearless predictions for the Elite Eight and Regional Finals, including:

Tarboro vs. East Bladen

Hunt vs. Croatan

Northern Nash vs. Middle Creek (Can the Knights win the Regional Final?)

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🤯 NCHSAA PLAYOFFS ROUND 3: 71ST VS NORTHERN NASH SHOWDOWN & Southern Nash-Hunt
It's NOVEMBER 19TH, and the NCHSAA Playoffs are in the Regional Semifinals (Round 3)! Only the toughest teams are left standing. Shawn and Deryl Lucas break down the final push to the Regional Finals, featuring two of the biggest games in the state!

⏪ GRIT & GRIND REWIND: Playoff Carnage!
Last week saw some unexpected results that changed the bracket:

The Stunner: Deryl breaks down Farmville Central's massive 58-27 win over Louisburg! We have the game footage and hear from Coach Cook and the Players of the Game on how they pulled off the offensive explosion!

Edgecombe Edge: Shawn recaps the gritty playoff battle where SWE topped Bunn in a close 29-24 thriller!

🌟 Playoff Player Spotlight!
This week, the spotlight shines on a true playmaker: Cameron Giddings from Warren County! We showcase the highlights that made him one of the most dominant forces in the playoffs.

🛣️ Road Warriors of the Week!
Who conquered hostile territory? We crown the teams who stole a win away from home, including the Rolesville Rams, Farmville Central (for that huge road upset!), and Southwest Edgecombe!

⚔️ MARQUEE MATCHUPS: RUN IT BACK!
This is the matchup everyone wanted to see: Southern Nash (7-4) vs. Hunt (9-2)! The rivalry reignites in the playoffs! We get insight from Hunt's CJ Dickerson on why this rematch will be different!

We also preview the major 1A battle: North Duplin (10-1) vs. Edenton (7-4)!

🏆 PRIMETIME GAME OF THE WEEK: The Regional Final Preview!
Our massive featured game is a must-watch: 71st Falcons (9-2) vs. Northern Nash Knights (10-1)! The winner takes a huge step toward the State Championship game! This game is guaranteed to be a defensive struggle and a championship-level atmosphere!

🔮 Quick Picks: 17 Playoff Predictions!
Shawn and Deryl put their knowledge on the line with 17 expert predictions for the toughest matchups in the state, including:

SE Raleigh vs. Cleveland

Jordan vs. Millbrook (11-0 vs 11-0!)

NCISAA State Championships (8-Man and 11-Man finals!)

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🏆 LOUISBURG VS. FARMVILLE CENTRAL: ROUND 2  CLASH! | NCHSAA Playoffs, Road Win Upset Recap & Quick Picks!

It's NOVEMBER 13TH, and the NCHSAA Playoffs have reached Round 2! The season-long goal is still alive, but for half the remaining teams, it's about to end. Shawn and Deryl Lucas have the full breakdown on the survivors and the biggest showdown of the week!

🔥 PRIMETIME GAME OF THE WEEK: The Louisburg Showdown!

Our featured game is a huge Round 2 battle: Louisburg (8-2) hosts the Farmville Central Jaguars (6-5)! Louisburg’s defense has been stellar, but Farmville is coming off a massive offensive output. Can Louisburg's home-field advantage carry them through? We break down every matchup detail for this intense winner-take-all game!

⏪ GRIT & GRIND REWIND: First Round Knockouts

We recap the biggest games and stories from the opening round:

• The 4A Upset: Deryl breaks down the major thriller between Enloe and Panther Creek, featuring an exclusive interview with the Panther Creek Coach and the Players of the Game!
• Franklinton's Statement: Shawn reviews Franklinton's convincing performance against Grays Creek.

🛣️ Road Warriors of the Week!

Which teams proved they can win anywhere? We crown our Road Warriors of the Week! Shawn and Deryl shout out the gritty efforts by South Granville, Roanoke Rapids, and North Edgecombe for getting it done in hostile territory!

⚔️ MARQUEE MATCHUPS: Tournament Brackets

We analyze more huge second-round games:

• NCISAA Round 2: The best of the Independents! Undefeated Arendell Parrott Academy (11-0) puts its perfect season on the line against Faith Christian (8-3)!
• South Johnston vs 71st: A major test for two 8-win teams.
• Tarboro's Title Push: Can Camden County slow down the undefeated Tarboro Vikings (10-0)?

🔮 Quick Picks: 20-Game Playoff Predictions!

Shawn and Deryl put their perfect playoff brackets on the line with 20 lightning-round predictions for the biggest second-round clashes! You need these predictions for games like SWE vs. Bunn, South Granville vs. Rocky Mount, and the crucial Panther Creek vs. Millbrook showdown!

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🏆 PLAYOFFS ROUND 1: WIN OR GO HOME! | Nash County Champions, Hunt vs Fike Fallout & YOU Pick the Game of the Week!
It's WEEK 12 (November 5th), and the stakes are officially MAXIMUM! The North Carolina High School Football Playoffs are here, and Shawn and Deryl Lucas have the definitive breakdown of Round 1. Every snap matters now!

👑 GRIT & GRIND REWIND: Trophy Time!
We look back at the final regular-season fireworks:

Nash County Champions! Get the full recap of the emotional Rocky Mount vs. Northern Nash showdown, including the game footage and the trophy presentation!

Rivalry Fallout: We talk to Coach Juan Jackson and the Players of the Game after Hunt's win over Fike—a true road victory!

Best Road Win: Shawn and Deryl crown their Best Road Warrior of the week!

📈 TOP 5 PROGRESS REPORT: The Playoff Edition!
The rankings are back! See which teams—like Clayton, Tarboro, Millbrook, Hunt, and Seventy-First—are surging into the top spots just in time for the postseason! Who earned a top seed, and who is the most dangerous honorable mention?

🔥 GRIT & GRIND Players of the Week!
These players delivered when it mattered most:

The GRIT Player of the Week: Defensive End Tyrell Thornton (#4) from the South Granville Vikings!

The GRIND Player of the Week: Quarterback Tyler Jones (#1) and Wide Receiver Tyreek Cooper (#2) from Kinston High School! The QB/WR duo was unstoppable!

⚔️ MARQUEE MATCHUPS: Playoff Grit
We dive deep into two massive first-round matchups where every yard is a fight:

Battle of I-95: The rivalry returns as Nash Central (3-7) takes on Roanoke Rapids (2-8)!

Greene Central (5-5) vs. Wallace Rose Hill (5-5): A true toss-up! We hear from Coach Jay Wilson on his team's playoff mindset.

🗳️ PRIMETIME GAME OF THE WEEK: YOU DECIDE!
This week's feature game is up to YOU! We reveal the four potential matchups (including Beddingfield vs. Princeton, Enloe vs. Panther Creek, Grays Creek vs. Franklinton, and Southwest Onslow vs. SWE), but the final choice is made by our fans!

VOTE NOW on our Instagram (@gritandgrindpodcastnc) for the Playoff Game of the Week! 

🔮 17-Game Quick Picks!
The most chaotic picks of the season! Shawn and Deryl put their credibility on the line with 17 fearless predictions for the biggest first-round playoff clashes, including Eastern Alamance vs. Fike, JF Webb vs. Person, and more!

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💥 HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL WEEK 11: The Biggest Rivalry in Wilson County! | Hunt vs Fike 'The Game', Player Spotlights & Playoff Predictions!
The regular season is winding down, and the stakes have never been higher! It's October 28th, and this week's show is packed with the final, furious fights for playoff spots. Join Shawn and Deryl Lucas as they break down the most intense games on the schedule!

⏪ GRIT & GRIND REWIND: Rivalry Upset Fallout
Last week delivered the drama! We break down the fallout from two major matchups:

SOUTHERN NASH vs. NORTHERN NASH: Get the full game footage, see the Players of the Game, and hear from Coach Farriss after the thrilling conclusion to the Battle for Nash County!

KIPP Pride vs. Warren County: We look at the key moments and major takeaways from this great game.

🌟 The GRIT & GRIND Players of the Week!
Two players put on a show that demands your attention:

The GRIT Player of the Week: Linebacker/Offensive Lineman Avery Flowers (#52) from the Nash Central Bulldogs! 

The GRIND Player of the Week: Junior Captain Running Back Christian Freeman (#5) from Southeast Raleigh! 

⚔️ MARQUEE MATCHUPS: "The Game" is Here!
It doesn't get any bigger than this: Hunt vs. Fike! This rivalry is legendary, and this week's game, simply known as "The Game," will have monumental implications for the conference championship and playoff seeding. We get the final words from Coach Juan Jackson (Hunt) and Coach Rocky Lewis (Fike) before kickoff!

🏆 PRIMETIME GAME OF THE WEEK: 
Our featured matchup pits the Rocky Mount against Northern Nash! We head to the Coaches' Corner to hear from Coach Farriss (Northern Nash) and Coach Battle (Rocky Mount).

Don't forget QUICK PICKS!! Everyone's favorite segment!

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🚨 HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL WEEK 10: The Battle for Nash County! | Bunn vs Louisburg, Grit/Grind Players of the Week & 25 Quick Picks!
It's OCTOBER 22ND, and we're officially in the home stretch of the regular season! Shawn and Deryl Lucas are ready to dissect the drama, the upsets, and the biggest cross-county rivalry on the schedule.

⏪ GRIT & GRIND REWIND: The Road to Victory
We start with two clutch Week 9 performances!

Bunn held on for a 27-21 win over Nash Central—did they use up all their magic? 

Cleveland had a dominant 28-10 road win over Southeast Raleigh! We've got the game footage and hear from Coach Scott Riley on how his team pulled it off. Plus, we crown our Grit & Grind Players of the Game!

🌟 The GRIT & GRIND Players of the Week!
We're spotlighting two athletes who stood above the rest with monster performances:

The GRIT Player of the Week: Safety Joshua Ferrell (#7) from the Hoke County Bucks!

The GRIND Player of the Week: Quarterback Josiah Rice (#7) from Bunn High School!

Check out the highlights and find out exactly what made these players stand out.

⚔️ MARQUEE MATCHUPS: Rivalries Recharged
This week is all about local pride! We preview two huge games and hear directly from the coaches:

The Backyard Brawl: Bunn vs. Louisburg! We get the latest from Coach Romero (Bunn) and Coach Lassister (Louisburg) on this classic rivalry clash!

Warren County vs. KIPP Pride: We talk to Coach VJ Hunt about this high-stakes matchup!

🏆 PRIMETIME GAME OF THE WEEK: Northern Nash vs. Southern Nash
The Battle for Nash County is ON! This is one of the most intense cross-town rivalries in the state, and it always delivers. We get the inside scoop from Coach Farriss (Northern Nash) and Coach Batchelor (Southern Nash) in our Coaches' Corner before breaking down this epic showdown!

🔮 Quick Picks: 25 Games, 25 Predictions!
We've got an avalanche of predictions for you! Shawn and Deryl dive into 25 major games across the region, including:

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🔥 HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL WEEK 9: RIVALRY SHOCKERS & PLAYOFF PICTURE CLARITY! | Grit & Grind, Road Warriors & Quick Picks!
It's WEEK 9, and the playoff picture is getting sharper... or is it? 🤔 Shawn and Deryl Lucas are back to dissect all the twists, turns, and outright surprises from this past week and look ahead to this week's matchups!

⏪ Grit & Grind Rewind: The Aftermath!
Primetime Game of the Week: SOUTHERN NASH vs. HUNT! Hunt took the W that sent shockwaves through the conference! 🤯 Plus, we'll break down how Bunn took care of business against Wake Prep.

🛣️ Road Warriors & Progress Reports!
Who conquered hostile territory? We're breaking down the best ROAD WINS of Week 8 – which teams showed true grit away from home?

Progress Report hits the field! 
Which teams are crashing down the rankings, and who's been making a meteoric rise into the Top 5? This segment is essential for understanding the playoff landscape!

🌟 Coach's Corner 
Coach Marlon Lee's Players of the Week! Shoutout to the standout performers, including game-changers from the Rocky Mount Griffons and Rolesville Rams!

Primetime Matchups: Get ready for two critical clashes! The city showdown of Millbrook vs. Enloe and a high-stakes rivalry as 6-1 Northern Nash takes on the red-hot the 6-1 Hunt Warriors! Will Hunt use last week's Big W to storm the Knights' castle?

🔥 PRIMETIME GAME OF THE WEEK: 
The Cleveland Rams head to Southeast Raleigh for a HUGE SCRAP against the Bulldogs! 

🔮 Quick Picks!
Shawn and Deryl put it all on the line with their Quick Picks! Who's going to win big, and who's due for an upset? Get their fearless predictions for the biggest games across the state!

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🔥 HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL WEEK 8: SOUTHERN NASH vs. HUNT | Grit & Grind Rewind, Quick Picks & Player Spotlight
It's crunch time! Week 8 of high school football is here, and every game is a playoff primer. Join Shawn and Deryl Lucas as they break down the biggest action in the state!

🏈 The Main Event: Game of the Week
This week's headliner is a true clash of titans! The SOUTHERN NASH Firebirds face off against the HUNT Warriors in a monumental rivalry game. This isn't just a win—it's for playoff positioning and bragging rights. Don't miss our full prediction and breakdown of this epic matchup!

⏪ Grit & Grind Rewind
We look back at last week's best battles and toughest performances:
The defensive slugfest between JH ROSE and SOUTH CENTRAL
The track meet that was JF Webb vs. Carrboro
Big plays from Tarboro vs. Greene Central and South Granville v Cedar Ridge

🌟 Player Spotlight & Matchups
Coach Marlon Lee's Players of the Week! Find out which athletes delivered the most dominant performances and earned the spotlight.
Primetime Matchups: Get the key to victory for Panther Creek vs. Green Hope and the potential chaos of Bunn vs. Wake Prep Academy.

💯 Quick Picks
Flag Football Quick Picks
Quick Picks: The guys put their pride (and reputations) on the line! Get their predictions for the can't-miss games happening across the region.
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WEEK 7 of high school football! 🏈

Shawn and Deryl Lucas preview all this week’s action. 

Grit & Grind Rewind - last week's matchup between ROLESVILLE and MILLBROOK. 
- 'Grit & Grind Players of the Game’ interview and Head Coach interview. 

Coach Marlon Lee Players of the Week! (heads up HUNT HIGH SCHOOL!!)

Primetime Matchup
Primetime Game of the Week - Huge game between SOUTH CENTRAL and JH ROSE

Quick Picks
The Ladies take the field in Flag Football - representing their schools. 

Quick Picks are up next, as the guys give you their predictions for the biggest games across the state.

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WEEK 6 of high school football! 🏈

Shawn and Deryl Lucas preview all this week’s action. 

Grit & Grind Rewind - last week's matchup between ENLOE and BROUGHTON. 
- 'Grit & Grind Players of the Game’ interview and Head Coach interview. 

Coach Marlon Lee Players of the Week! (heads up Knightdale and Panther Creek!)

Progress Report TOP 5! - What teams are on the up, and who’s #1 - Shawn and Deryl agree on who’s on top! 

Primetime Matchup
Primetime Game of the Week - Huge game between ROLESVILLE and MILLBROOK

Quick Picks
The Ladies take the field in Flag Football - representing their schools. 

Quick Picks are up next, as the guys give you their predictions for the biggest games across the state.

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