High school football schedules for the 2026 season are coming out one-by-one out of every state around the country and one that is a breeding ground for college prospects is North Carolina, with a number of squads finalizing their fall slates.
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Latest team from the Tar Heel State to reveal their schedule for the 2026 campaign are the Fayetteville (NC) Seventy-First Falcons. Seventy-First’s football program has established themselves as one of the state’s top programs, winning six conference championships, reaching the state playoff 11 times and notching back-to-back state championship appearances in 2023 and 2024.
The Falcons during the off-season promoted longtime defensive coordinator Eric Hall to take over for outgoing Duran McLaurin, who led Seventy-First for 13 seasons, compiling an overall record of 160-37 during his time with the Falcons.
The full Seventy-First 2026 football schedule can be seen below, with all official game times to be announced at a later date.
Seventy-First Football 2026 Schedule
Aug. 21 – Fayetteville (NC) Terry Sanford
Aug. 28 – at Fayetteville (NC) Cape Fear
Sep. 4 – Fayetteville (NC) Pine Forest
Sep. 11 – at Raeford (NC) Hoke County
Sep. 18 – at Fayetteville (NC) Jack Britt
Oct. 2 – at Fayetteville (NC) Douglas Byrd
Oct. 9 – at Saint Pauls (NC)
Oct. 16 – Fayetteville (NC) E E Smith
Oct. 23 – Fayetteville (NC) Westover
Oct. 30 – Hope Mills (NC) South View
The Falcons ended this past season with a 10-2 record and finishing ranked No. 47, according to the final 2025 North Carolina High School Football Massey Rankings.
More about Seventy-First High School
“Seventy-First High School, established in 1924 in Fayetteville, NC, serves grades 9–12 with an enrollment of approximately 1,366 students. It was named after the historic Seventy-First Township, with its origins tied to Scottish heritage. The school offers a robust academic and extracurricular program, including a competitive athletics department. Known as the Falcons, its teams proudly represent the school in red and white. SFHS fosters academic excellence, community spirit, and athletic achievement.”
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