Fifteen high school football teams from the Gastonia and Shelby areas have qualified for the North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) playoffs, according to reporting by The Gaston Gazette.
The qualification marks a strong showing for Cleveland and Gaston county programs in the statewide postseason tournament. Specific bracket details and matchups were made available through the NCHSAA's official playoff brackets.
The playoff field includes teams across multiple classifications, reflecting the depth of high school football in the region. The NCHSAA playoffs begin this week with first-round games scheduled across the state.
