Hoggard Shuts Out Millbrook in 8A Playoffs
The second-seeded Hoggard Vikings beat sixth-seeded Millbrook 3-0 in an NCHSAA 8A state playoff third-round match.
Updated on Nov. 10, 2026 in Soccer
Hoggard defeated Millbrook 3-0 on Monday night in a third-round NCHSAA 8A state playoff match, recording a shutout. The Vikings entered the game undefeated and advance to face top-seeded Apex Friendship on November 12.
Why it matters
The win keeps Hoggard's undefeated run alive as it moves closer to a regional championship trip. Millbrook, the sixth seed from Raleigh, exits after a playoff win over Laney the previous week.
Harry Dyer recorded three assists in the match, with Trey Ragan, Sawyer Ingham, and Jace Tucker scoring Hoggard's three goals. Hoggard's second-seed ranking compares with Millbrook's sixth seed, and the Vikings' 3-0 result came without a conceded goal.
The players
Hoggard Vikings
The Wilmington high school soccer program is the second seed in the NCHSAA 8A state playoffs and entered the match undefeated.
Millbrook Wildcats
The Raleigh high school soccer program is the sixth seed in the NCHSAA 8A state playoffs and was eliminated by Hoggard.
Harry Dyer
The Hoggard midfielder delivered the corners behind three goals and recorded three assists in the shutout.
The details
Trey Ragan scored Hoggard's first goal off a corner kick from Harry Dyer in the first half, and Sawyer Ingham added a second to give Hoggard a 2-0 halftime lead. Jace Tucker scored the third goal after the break, with Dyer delivering another corner kick.
Timeline
Monday night (November 9, 2026): Hoggard defeats Millbrook 3-0 in the NCHSAA 8A playoff third round.
November 12, 2026: Hoggard plays top-seeded Apex Friendship in the Eastern 8A semifinal.
Season Trajectory
Hoggard's shutout advances the second seed through the NCHSAA 8A bracket toward a regional final. Millbrook's exit as the sixth seed ends its playoff run after a single prior win over Laney.
A win over Apex Friendship on November 12 would send Hoggard to the regional championship. Fans and fantasy players tracking Harry Dyer's three assists should note his role on set pieces.
The takeaway
Set pieces decided this match, with two of Hoggard's three goals coming directly off Harry Dyer's corner kicks. Teams facing the Vikings in later rounds should prepare for that threat.
What happens next
Hoggard faces top-seeded Apex Friendship in the Eastern 8A semifinal on Thursday, November 12, 2026, with a trip to the regional championship on the line.
Further reading
Explore more Wilmington soccer coverage for local high school playoff updates.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WWAYTV3.
