The 2025 NCHSAA 5A football playoffs feature a deep field of teams, including recent state champions East Lincoln (2022) and Hickory (2023). This page follows all 48 teams in their bid for the first-ever 5A state title under the NCHSAA’s expanded eight-class system. Hunt (East) and South Pointe (West) will be the top seeds in 5A, while Hickory will be the No. 3 and East Lincoln the No. 5 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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🏆 NCHSAA 5A Football Playoff Bracket
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