Hoke County Girls Flag Football Earns Playoff Spotlight
The Hoke County High School girls flag football team has given its community plenty to celebrate this season, building an impressive winning record and earning an opportunity to compete in the 8A State Playoffs. With the postseason approaching, these student-athletes deserve the support of the entire Hoke County community as they prepare to represent their school on the road.
The Bucks enter their upcoming matchup with a 14–4 overall record and a 5–1 conference record, with MaxPreps listing Hoke County first in its conference standings. Those results reflect a successful season that has placed the girls flag football program firmly in the spotlight and given local fans another reason to wear their school colors with pride.
Hoke County’s schedule includes several convincing victories, including a 45–12 win over Overhills, a 69–6 victory against Central Carolina Academy, and subsequent 41–0 and 59–6 wins over Overhills. The Bucks have also prevailed in closer contests, including a 20–18 victory against R.J. Reynolds and a 19–14 win over Pinecrest, demonstrating that their season has included both commanding performances and tightly contested finishes.
Those accomplishments have created an exciting postseason opportunity, but they also offer a reason to recognize the young women whose names appear on the Hoke County roster.
Among the players fans can watch are Jada Bowers and Kierra Hollingsworth, both juniors listed at quarterback alongside additional offensive and defensive positions. Karmen Parks, a sophomore listed at safety, wide receiver, and punter, and Faithe Mercado, a sophomore listed at defensive back, running back, and wide receiver, are also part of the Bucks’ versatile roster. Junior Alyssa McKoy is listed at rusher and wide receiver, while junior Savannah Scales appears at defensive back, wide receiver, and rusher.
The team also includes seniors McKenzie Kimble, Shaunkaya Servant, and Abigail Ellinger, giving Hoke County an experienced class to recognize during this playoff season. Alongside their teammates, these players represent a program whose success deserves attention throughout Raeford and Hoke County.
According to the team’s event flyer, Hoke County will face the East Mecklenburg Eagles on Saturday, October 31, at 1:00 p.m., with the game taking place at West Charlotte High School, 2219 Senior Drive, Charlotte, NC 28216. The winner is scheduled to play West Charlotte at 2:30 p.m., making the afternoon an important opportunity to advance.
Everyone who can make the trip needs to come out and support these young women. Parents, classmates, alumni, teachers, local businesses, and Bucks supporters can help bring the energy of Hoke County to the sidelines, showing the players that their community recognizes what they have accomplished.
Wear your Hoke County colors, bring your enthusiasm, and help give the Bucks a strong cheering section as they take the field. Fans who cannot attend can still show their support by sharing the game information, encouraging the players, and helping spread the word about this successful team.
We Are Hoke congratulates the Hoke County High School girls flag football team on an outstanding season and its opportunity to compete in the 8A State Playoffs. We are proud to celebrate these student-athletes and encourage our community to stand behind them as they pursue their next victory.
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