Week 1 of the NCHSAA and NCISAA football seasons has arrived.

All 11 of Fayetteville high school football teams will suit up for their first real game action of the 2025 season on Friday, Aug. 22.

Before the season kicks off, it's the fans' chance to decide among 21 Fayetteville-area players to watch, across various positions, who will win the 910Preps Preseason Defensive Player of the Year.

Voting will close on Thursday, Aug. 21, at 6 p.m.

NCHSAA football playoff schedule:

First Round Date: Nov. 7

2nd Round Playoffs: Nov. 14

3rd Round Playoffs: Nov. 21

4th Round Playoffs: Nov. 28

Regionals: Dec. 5

State Championships: Dec. 11

State Championships: Dec. 12

State Championships: Dec. 13

2025 NCHSAA conferences

With last year's record in football

Mid-South 7A/8A

Jack Britt (7

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