PIKEVILLE, N.C. — The C.B. Aycock Golden Falcons saw their postseason journey come to an end Monday night following a hard-fought 2-1 loss to Seaforth in the third round of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) 5A boys’ soccer playoffs.
Playing on their home field, the Golden Falcons battled the visiting Hawks in a closely contested postseason matchup, but Seaforth managed to secure the one-goal victory to advance to the next round.
The Hawks scored twice while holding C.B. Aycock to a single goal, ending the Golden Falcons’ hopes of advancing deeper into the state playoffs.
Despite the disappointing finish, C.B. Aycock concludes its 2026 season with a 13-7 overall record and a trip to the third round of the state playoffs.
The Golden Falcons’ postseason appearance highlighted a successful campaign for the program, which competed against tough competition throughout the season.
For Seaforth, the victory improves the Hawks’ record to 17-6 and keeps their championship hopes alive.
Seaforth Advances to Face Western Alamance
The Hawks will now travel to face Western Alamance in the next round of the 5A playoffs on Thursday, Nov. 12.
Western Alamance enters the matchup with an impressive 22-1 record after dominating Croatan 8-1 in its third-round contest.
The winner of Thursday’s matchup will move one step closer to competing for the 5A state championship.
While Monday’s loss brings C.B. Aycock’s season to a close, the Golden Falcons finish the year having earned a place among the teams reaching the third round of the state playoffs.
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