Only five teams remain from Cleveland, Gaston and Lincoln counties following three rounds of NCHSAA high school football playoff action.

Ashbrook, Crest, Lincolnton, Shelby and South Point earned victories Nov. 21, each earning a berth in the regional semifinal round and the perk of practicing on Thanksgiving Day. With that in mind, here are a few takeaways from the third round of the NCHSAA football playoffs.

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