Wilson Prep slips past Robbinsville, 9-8: updates, highlights from North Carolina's NCHSAA state championship

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Wilson Prep slips past Robbinsville, 9-8: updates, highlights from North Carolina's NCHSAA state championship

Wilson Prep slips past Robbinsville, 9-8: updates, highlights from North Carolina's NCHSAA state championship originally appeared on The Sporting News.
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CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, Dec. 11 — The Wilson [NC] Prep Academy Tigers won their first football state championship Thursday, defeating the Robbinsville [NC] Black Knights, 9-8, in North Carolina's NCHSAA Class 1A state championship game at the University of North Carolina's Kenan Stadium.

Ethan Nelson's 27-yard field goal with 20 seconds to play was the difference as the Tigers trailed 8-6 after driving all the way to Robbinsville's 1-yard line. Facing a fourth-and-goal there, the Tigers were called for a delay of game and decided to send out the field goal unit. They were called for another delay trying to get the play set up, but then Nelson calmly booted it home from the right hash mark, connecting on the Tigers' first and only field goal of the season.

The kick delivered Wilson Prep its first-ever state championship in football for a program that's only existed for four years. The Tigers finished the season 9-5 while Robbinsville concluded their campaign with a 10-4 record.

WATCH ON THE NFHS NETWORK:Robbinsville [NC] Black Knights vs. Wilson [NC] Prep Academy Tigers

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End of fourth quarter: Wilson Prep 9, Robbinsville 8

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WILSON PREP 9, ROBBINSVILLE 8

Unbelievable. Wilson Prep gets called for another delay of game, backing them up to about the 11-yard line. So, they line up for a field goal, and the kicker nails it from 27 yards. Robbinsville has led all but 20 seconds of this second half, but they're now trailing by one with 20 seconds to play.

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On a fourth-and-goal from Robbinsville's 1-yard line, Wilson Prep gets called for a delay of game.

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With 1:35 to play, Wilson Prep has a third-and-goal from Robbinsville's 3-yard line. This is going to be a heartbreaker for somebody.

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End of the third quarter: Robbinsville 8, Wilson Prep 6

We're right where we were at the half as these two defenses continue to dominate.

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The third quarter is under way.

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End of the second quarter: Robbinsville 8, Wilson Prep 6

It's been a little sloppy in Chapel Hill, but Robbinsville managed to come out on top in the first 24 minutes. They head to Kenan Stadium lockers with a 2-point lead.

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ROBBINSVILLE 8, WILSON PREP 6

Robbinsville answers Wilson Preps's score with its own touchdown, and the Black Knights convert the 2-point conversion.

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WILSON PREP 6, ROBBINSVILLE 0

Wilson Prep with the icebreaker in this one. They're on the board in a game that's been all about the defenses. And even this one didn't come easy – they scored on a fourth-and-goal beyond the 10-yard line.

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End of the first quarter: Robbinsville 0, Wilson Prep 0

It's a defensive slugfest through one quarter in Chapel Hill.

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They're under the five-minute mark in the first quarter, and still scoreless at Kenan,

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They are under way in Chapel Hill, North Carolina!

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We're sneaking up on game time. Hang with us!

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Coming soon!

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Robbinsville vs. Wilson Prep start time

  • Date: Thursday, Dec. 11
  • Start time: 4 p.m. EST local

The game between Robbinsville and Wilson Prep is being played at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, North Carolina

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