North Stokes moved within one win of the state championship match with a 6-2 victory over Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy in the West Regional semifinals. The Vikings won four singles matches and two doubles matches; their regional final against the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics is scheduled for possibly Tuesday, Oct. 27.

By the Numbers
  • North Stokes defeated Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy, 6-2.
  • The Vikings won 4 of 6 singles matches and 2 of 3 doubles matches.
  • Riley Flinchum and Lexi McBride each won their singles matches 6-0, 6-0.
Yes, But

Thomas Jefferson earned its two points at No. 1 and No. 5 singles. The No. 1 doubles match was tied 6-6 when darkness stopped play, so it did not affect the final score.

What's Next

North Stokes faces the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics in the West Regional final, with the winner advancing to the state championship match against Chatham Charter. The Vikings also secured individual-state qualifiers: Flinchum in singles, and Reagan Dixon and McBride in doubles, where they won the 1A West Regional title.

Bottom Line

North Stokes is one victory from a team state-title opportunity, backed by both a strong regional semifinal and a regional doubles championship.