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Rarely has a team experienced so much success while flying under the radar as the Nash Central Bulldogs have over the past three seasons.
In each of those campaigns, the Bulldogs have reached at least the third round of the Class 2-A State Playoffs -- and even advanced to the fourth round in 2023.
And among the accomplishments obtained in those years was back-to-back-to-back titles in the Class 2-A portion of the strong Big East Conference.

Northern Nash's previous two football seasons have resulted in as much success as any two-year run in program history.
In 2022, the Knights landed in the school's second State Championship game appearance in 58 seasons of football, while 2023 resulted in a loss to Seventy-First in the Class 3-A Eastern Final, accruing a two-year record of 28-3.

Funny as it may sound, but defense will be the key for Southern Nash this fall as the Firebirds look to defend their Big East Conference regular season championship.
On offense, Southern Nash has churned out so many good players through the years that it's almost become a given that the Firebirds, regardless of opponent, are going to pile up the points in a big way.

Taking a step back in time in the near future is the chief goal within the tradition-rich Rocky Mount High School football program.
The Gryphons have been known through the years for their gridiron excellence, including back-to-back state finals appearances in the best decade -- and a coveted state crown.