North Carolina College and High School Sports Schedules Unveiled for 2026
The University of North Carolina women's basketball program released its 2026‑27 non‑conference slate, featuring nine opponents and opening with a game against Oklahoma in Paris on Nov. 2. Additional highlighted matchups include a face‑off with South Carolina in Charlotte on Nov. 8 and a home opener against NC Central on Nov. 11, followed by road trips to Penn, Disney World and regional rivals.
North Carolina State University announced its 2026 fall exhibition baseball schedule. The Wolfpack will host Appalachian State on Sept. 25 and travel to face the North Carolina Tar Heels at Durham Bulls Athletic Park on Oct. 16. Further opponents include the Duke Blue Devils and the Liberty Flames, with dates and venues pending. The season also marks the retirement of long‑time head coach Elliott Avent after 30 seasons, succeeded by Chris Hart.
Several North Carolina high‑school football programs have slated interstate games for the 2026 season. Grimsley High School will travel to Richmond, Va., to play state champion Varina on Oct. 2. Hough High School meets Northwestern (S.C.) on Aug. 21, while Mallard Creek faces Maury (Va.) on Aug. 28. Gray Collegiate Academy also hosts Chambers on Aug. 28. These matchups aim to test the teams against top out‑of‑state competition before conference play begins.
Entities: Elliott Avent · Grimsley High School football · North Carolina State Wolfpack baseball · University of North Carolina women's basketball · Varina High School football
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Gray Collegiate Academy will face Chambers on Aug. 28, 2026, in an out‑of‑state high‑school football matchup. (article d05acda6-38c4-4c87-bb0d-2d87e5c2ae0c)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] UNC women's basketball announced a 2026‑27 non‑conference schedule with nine opponents, opening against Oklahoma in Paris on Nov. 2. (article c48286dc-e5b9-4f47-92bc-d058ca8effa1)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] UNC will play South Carolina in Charlotte on Nov. 8 and host NC Central on Nov. 11 as part of the schedule. (article c48286dc-e5b9-4f47-92bc-d058ca8effa1)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Grimsley High School and Varina High School are scheduled to play each other on Oct. 2, 2026, in Richmond, Virginia. (article d05acda6-38c4-4c87-bb0d-2d87e5c2ae0c)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Hough High School will meet Northwestern High School on Aug. 21, 2026, in a high‑school football game. (article d05acda6-38c4-4c87-bb0d-2d87e5c2ae0c)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Mallard Creek High School will play Maury High School on Aug. 28, 2026, as part of its interstate football schedule. (article d05acda6-38c4-4c87-bb0d-2d87e5c2ae0c)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Long‑time NC State head baseball coach Elliott Avent retired after 30 seasons in 2026, and Chris Hart was named his successor. (article a0287dae-f13e-4174-8462-11b1a2fa9caf)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] NC State Wolfpack announced its 2026 fall exhibition baseball schedule, including games versus Appalachian State on Sept. 25 and North Carolina on Oct. 16. (article a0287dae-f13e-4174-8462-11b1a2fa9caf)