The NCHSAA is back to rewarding eight state champions for the first time since the subdivision era ended in 2020-21.
Before the postseason starts , Asheville Citizen Times high school sports reporter Evan Gerike and Hendersonville Times-News high school sports reporter Zachary Huber are releasing their predictions for the 2025 NCHSAA state championship games in December.

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