The 2025 NCHSAA 1A football playoffs showcase North Carolina’s smallest schools — but some of the state’s biggest storylines. This page will track the 1A football bracket, featuring 24 teams battling for a spot in December’s state championship weekend. The top 1A seeds are held by KIPP Pride (10-0) in the East and Robbinsville (7-3) in the West.
✅ NCHSAA PDF BRACKETS | Click HERE to view and download the 1A-8A brackets posted by the NCHSAA on Sunday, Nov. 2. A MaxPreps interactive bracket is below.
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(Click a classification to view its live bracket, schedules, and scores.)
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🏆 NCHSAA 1A Football Playoff Bracket
(Courtesy MaxPreps.com)
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