Southern Nash Routs Walter Williams 48-6 in Playoffs
Southern Nash advances to the third round of the inaugural NCHSAA 1-A/6-A flag football playoffs.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Football
Southern Nash defeated Walter Williams High 48-6 in the second round of the inaugural NCHSAA 1-A/6-A flag football playoffs at Firebird Stadium in Stanhope. Southern Nash led 36-6 at halftime and improved to 17-1 on the season.
Why it matters
The win moves Southern Nash closer to a state title in the first year of the NCHSAA's flag football playoff format. It gives the team a matchup against Pamlico County in the next round.
Leila Gonzalez threw four touchdown passes and Southern Nash scored 22 points in the second quarter. Walter Williams scored on a 70-yard pass play, but the source does not report how the rest of the field performed.
The players
Southern Nash High School
Southern Nash is a high school in North Carolina whose flag football team competes in the NCHSAA 1-A/6-A playoff bracket.
Walter Williams High School
Walter Williams High School is a high school in Burlington, North Carolina, whose flag football team competed in the second round against Southern Nash.
The details
Southern Nash scored a 16-yard touchdown run by Aliyah Croll in the first quarter, and Gonzalez ran in the extra point after each touchdown. Ja'Niyah Montague recorded a safety for Southern Nash in the game.
Timeline
October 31, 2026: Southern Nash defeats Walter Williams 48-6 in the second round.
November 7, 2026: Southern Nash faces Pamlico County in the third round at Eastern Guilford.
Season Trajectory
The NCHSAA created its first 1-A/6-A flag football playoff bracket this season, and Southern Nash's 17-1 record places it among the strongest teams in the 24-team East bracket. A third-round game against No. 5 Pamlico County at top-seeded Eastern Guilford will test whether the team can keep its momentum in the tournament.
Southern Nash's win sets up a November 7 third-round game against Pamlico County, with the winner advancing further in the East bracket. Fans following the bracket can track the matchup as the playoffs continue.
The takeaway
Southern Nash's 17-1 record heading into the third round shows how quickly a strong season can carry a team through a new playoff format. Watching the next matchup against Pamlico County will show whether the team can keep building on its early success.
What happens next
Southern Nash will face Pamlico County in the third round on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at Eastern Guilford.
Further reading
Explore more Football coverage for North Carolina high school playoff results and standings.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Wilson Times News.
