Southern Nash and Rocky Mount both fell in the third round of North Carolina’s high school flag football playoffs, ending hopes of a local matchup. The Ladybirds lost to Pamlico, 26-25, in triple overtime; the Gryphons were beaten by Roxboro Community, 38-13.

By the Numbers
  • Southern Nash finished 17-2; Rocky Mount finished 15-5.
  • Pamlico edged Southern Nash 26-25; Roxboro Community beat Rocky Mount 38-13.
  • Eastern Guilford, unbeaten at 21-0, later eliminated Pamlico 40-6.
Yes, But

Southern Nash rallied to tie the game at 25 and force overtime, but couldn’t score on its three extra-period possessions. Pamlico’s playoff run also ended in the next round, against Eastern Guilford.

Bottom Line

Both local teams’ seasons are over, while Eastern Guilford remains unbeaten and advances past Pamlico.