HSFE: Vance defeats Myers Park in 4-AA semifinal clash

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Vance Cougars defeated the Myers Park Mustangs, 21-13, in a 4-AA state semifinal clash Friday night.

Vance will face Wake Forest for the state championship next weekend.

Last week, Vance advances to the North Carolina High School Athletic Association 4-AA West Finals with a 34-21 win over Hough Friday night.

Vance showed its dominance over Hough for the second time in four weeks.

Just three weeks ago, the Cougars finished their regular season with an impressive 25-0 victory over Hough on Senior Night.

Vance led 13-7 at halftime and 27-21 at the end of the third quarter.

Hough ends its season with an 11-3 record.

Hough made it to the semifinals last year before getting knocked out, 20-10, by Mallard Creek.

The Huskies are led by Big 22 Players to Watch Nolan Groulx, a wide receiver, and Tyus Fields, a defensive back.

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