High School Football
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Scots’ Shylan Harrell selected to Shrine Bowl
LAURINBURG —Fighting Scots senior defensive back Shylan Harrell has been selected to the Shrine Bowl.
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Matt Quinn named Averett University head coach
LAURINBURG —The Fighting Scots football team will be without a key member of its coaching staff. Offensive Coordinator Matt Quinn was announced as the new head coach for Averett University on Dec.14.
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Scotland High announces 2025 All-Conference Football Honors
LAURINBURG —Scotland High Football All-Conference Honors
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Michael McLean named first team Freshman All-State
LAURINBURG —On Tuesday, freshman running back Michael McLean was a first-team selection to the Freshman All-State team.
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Scotland’s key playmakers heading into 2026-27
LAURINBURG —The Fighting Scots football finished the 2025-26 season 7-3, with their playoff run ending in the third round. With several seniors graduating, here are the players to watch heading into the 2026-27 season.
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Playoff hopes end in heartbreak
LAURINBURG —The Fighting Scots season ended in heartbreak on the road in the third round of the playoffs against the Jacksonville Cardinals with a 34-35 defeat Friday, Nov. 21. There were bright spots but also costly mistakes in a stressful game.
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Scots gear up for No.1 Jacksonville after big win over Terry Sanford
LAURINBURG —The Fighting Scots got one of their biggest wins of the year in the second round of the playoffs, taking down the Terry Sanford Bulldogs in a 49-40 victory that could ignite a fire under the Scots in the playoffs.
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Breaking down Scotland’s playoff victory
LAURINBURG —The Fighting Scots defeated the Terry Sanford Bulldogs, 49-40, on Friday, Nov. 14, advancing to the third round of the playoffs. Here’s a quick breakdown of how Scotland pulled off the win:
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McLean sets record as Fighting Scots advance in playoffs
LAURINBURG —Michael McLean rushed for 278 yards and set a Scotland High School record with seven touchdowns as the Fighting Scots defeated the Terry Sanford Bulldogs 49-40 on Friday, Nov.14, advancing to the third round of the playoffs.
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Playoff Preview: Scots vs. Terry Sanford
LAURINBURG — Playoff atmosphere is alive and well in Scotland County. In the most anticipated game of the week, the Scotland Fighting Scots will host conference rival the Terry Sanford Bulldogs in the second round of the playoffs at Pate Stadium on Friday.
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Three bold predictions for Scotland’s postseason run
LAURINBURG — The Fighting Scots are the No. 8 seed in the 6A East Region playoffs. Scotland will host the second round against the winner of Terry Sanford and E.E. Smith. As their playoff opener approaches, here are three bold predictions for Scotland’s postseason run.
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Scots players named the Farm Bureau Players of the Game
LAURINBURG — The Fighting Scots finish their regular season with a 7-3 record. Following their defeat to the Cape Fear Colts on Oct. 31, three Scotland High football players were recognized as the Farm Bureau Players of the Game.
