North Carolina high school football Week 9 scores, live updates in Wilmington

The final weeks of the 2026 North Carolina high school football regular season are upon us as Week 9 kicks off Friday, Oct. 16. Every Wilmington-area team except North Brunswick will suit up Friday, with several big matchups in the Port City as all four Wilmington schools face fellow city opponents.Laney (3-4, 2-1 Carolina Coast) hosts Hoggard (6-1, 3-0) in a matchup the Bucs haven't won since 2010. Across town, Ashley (4-3, 2-1) hosts New Hanover (2-5, 1-2) in a rivalry that has been revived in recent years. Find full schedules for every Wilmington-area high school football team here. The StarNews is bringing readers live updates and scores all night long. Follow along below for the most up-to-date information on Week 9 of the Wilmington-area high school football season. CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONS Topsail state champion silences doubt with first cross country title.oembed-frame {width:100%;height:100%;margin:0;border:0;}