Last Updated on November 13, 2026 8:55 pm
KINGS MOUNTAIN — Watauga’s bid to defend its 6A state championship ended Friday night with a 42-0 loss to No. 4 seed Kings Mountain in the second round of the NCHSAA 6A West playoffs.
Kings Mountain led 28-0 at halftime and added 14 more points in the second half. The No. 13 seed Pioneers were shut out.
Watauga finishes the season 6-6. The Pioneers started the year 1-5, then won five straight games, including a 16-8 victory over No. 20 Olympic in the first round last Friday, and shared the Northwestern 6A/7A Conference championship with Alexander Central and Freedom.
Watauga won last year’s 6A state title with a 15-0 season, beating Middle Creek 47-25 in the championship game.
Kings Mountain (8-3) advances to the third round, scheduled for Friday, Nov. 20.
