As temperatures fall and the holidays draw near, the high school football playoffs are heating up.

Round 2 of the NCHSAA state playoffs kicks off Friday, Nov. 14, with five Wilmington-area teams still chasing championship dreams.

In the Port City's lone home game, 8A favorite Hoggard hosts No. 9-seeded Willow Spring. New Hanover and Ashley both hit the road in search of upsets in the 7A bracket.

Find full brackets and scores from every Wilmington-area team this postseason here.

From conference champions to underdogs still fighting for one more week, here's a look at Wilmington-area matchups in Round 2 of the NCHSAA state playoffs.

No. 24 Ashley at No. 8 Hillside

The Screaming Eagles (4-7) grabbed the final 7A playoff spot and made it count, edging No. 13 Cary by one point in Round

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