Brunswick County NCHSAA Football: North Brunswick’s Playoff Run Ends

North Brunswick’s Playoff Run Ends in Second Round at Garner

GARNER, N.C. — The North Brunswick Scorpions saw their 2026 varsity football season come to a close Friday night, falling 49-0 on the road to the Garner Trojans in the second round of the NCHSAA Class 7A state playoffs.

Garner (9-2) took control early and never looked back, erupting for 21 points in the first quarter before adding two more touchdowns in the second period to build a commanding 35-0 halftime advantage. Following a scoreless third quarter, the Trojans tacked on two final touchdowns in the fourth to seal the shutout victory.

With the loss, North Brunswick finishes its 2026 campaign with a 6-6 overall record.

Box Score: Round 2

Brunswick County 2026 Season Wrap-Up

With North Brunswick’s elimination on Friday, November 13, all three Brunswick County public high school football programs have officially concluded their 2026 seasons:

• North Brunswick Scorpions (Leland): Finished 6-6 overall after advancing to Round 2 of the NCHSAA 7A playoffs.

• South Brunswick Cougars (Southport): Finished 5-6 overall following a narrow 31-29 road loss to South Granville in Round 1 on November 6.

• West Brunswick Trojans (Shallotte): Finished 2-8 overall (1-5 in the Carolina Coast Conference) after concluding regular-season play.

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