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3 takeaways: Northern Guilford dominates unbeaten Ashbrook to advance to regional semifinals

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Northern Guilford quarterback Jaxson Kemp (7) runs ahead of Ashbrook defenders to score in the Nighthawks' 39-14 win on Friday.

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Northern Guilford's Noah Smith (6) sacks Ashbrook quarterback AJ McClain (8).

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Coach Erik Westberg talks after Northern’s 39-14 fourth round win over Ashbrook on Nov. 28, 2025.

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Northern Guilford's Christopher Morrison Jr. (3) catches a 54-yard touchdown pass ahead of Gastonia Ashbrook's Keenan Early (18) in the Nighthawks' 39-14 win in the fourth round of the NCHSAA 6A playoffs on Friday at Northern Guilford.

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Northern Guilford's Lucas Hilliard (20) runs back an interception in the Nighthawks' 39-14 win on Friday.

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Northern Guilford's Arimeeh Mack (1) strips the ball from Ashbrook's AJ McClain (8), forcing a fumble and turnover, in the Nighthawks' 39-14 win in the fourth round of the NCHSAA 6A playoffs on Friday at Northern Guilford.

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Northern Guilford's Amare Akers (30) strolls into the end zone ahead of Ashbrook's Bishop Woods (15) on Friday at Northern Guilford.

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Northern Guilford center Sam Bagley talks after Northern’s 39-14 win over Ashbrook in the 6A state quarterfinals.

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See photos of Northern Guilford football's playoff win over Gastonia Ashbrook

Northern Guilford's Christopher Morrison Jr. (3) catches a 54-yard touchdown pass ahead of Gastonia Ashbrook's Keenan Early (18) in the Nighthawks' 39-14 win in the fourth round of the NCHSAA 6A playoffs on Friday at Northern Guilford.

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Northern Guilford's Amare Akers (30) strolls into the end zone ahead of Ashbrook's Bishop Woods (15) on Friday at Northern Guilford.

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Northern Guilford quarterback Jaxson Kemp (7) runs ahead of Ashbrook defenders to score in the Nighthawks' 39-14 win on Friday.

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Northern Guilford's Jude Kyser (54) and Khan Achina (77) pressure Ashbrook's AJ McClain (8) to get rid of the ball in the Nighthawks' 39-14 win in the fourth round of the NCHSAA 6A playoffs on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025 at Northern Guilford.

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Northern Guilford's Lucas Hilliard (20) runs back an interception in the Nighthawks' 39-14 win on Friday.

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Northern Guilford's Arimeeh Mack (1) strips the ball from Ashbrook's AJ McClain (8), forcing a fumble and turnover, in the Nighthawks' 39-14 win in the fourth round of the NCHSAA 6A playoffs on Friday at Northern Guilford.

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Northern Guilford's Noah Smith (6) scoops up the ball after Arimeeh Mack (1) stripped the ball from Ashbrook's AJ McClain (8) in the Nighthawks' 39-14 win in the fourth round of the NCHSAA 6A playoffs on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025 at Northern Guilford.

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Northern Guilford quarterback Jaxson Kemp (7) rolls out of the pocket to connect with Northern Guilford's Christopher Morrison Jr. (3) for a touchdown in the Nighthawks' 39-14 win over Gastonia Ashbrook in the fourth round of the NCHSAA 6A playoffs on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025 at Northern Guilford.

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Northern Guilford's Greyson Council (8) pulls in an over-the-shoulder reception down the sideline under pressure from Ashbrook's Xymiere Carpenter (2) in the Nighthawks' 39-14 win in the fourth round of the NCHSAA 6A playoffs on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025 at Northern Guilford.

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Northern Guilford's Noah Smith (6) sacks Ashbrook quarterback AJ McClain (8).

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Northern Guilford's Noah Smith (6) sacks Ashbrook quarterback AJ McClain (8) in the Nighthawks' 39-14 win in the fourth round of the NCHSAA 6A playoffs on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025 at Northern Guilford.

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Northern Guilford's Noah Smith (6) celebrates with teammates after sacking Ashbrook quarterback AJ McClain (8) in the Nighthawks' 39-14 win in the fourth round of the NCHSAA 6A playoffs on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025 at Northern Guilford.

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Northern Guilford's Amare Akers (30) runs the ball under pressure from Gastonia Ashbrook's Jonathan Moore (74) in the Nighthawks' 39-14 win in the fourth round of the NCHSAA 6A playoffs on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025 at Northern Guilford.

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Northern Guilford's Kobe Guardado (40) tacks on a PAT after holder Northern Guilford Jaxson Kemp (7) scored on a quarterback keeper in the Nighthawks' 39-14 win in the fourth round of the NCHSAA 6A playoffs on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025 at Northern Guilford.

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Northern Guilford's David Evans (84) swats down a pass from Ashbrook's Timothy Armstrong (3) in the Nighthawks' 39-14 win in the fourth round of the NCHSAA 6A playoffs on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025 at Northern Guilford.

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Northern Guilford head football coach Erik Westberg directs his team in the Nighthawks' 39-14 win over Gastonia Ashbrook in the fourth round of the NCHSAA 6A playoffs on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025 at Northern Guilford.

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Northern Guilford head football coach Erik Westberg directs his team in the Nighthawks' 39-14 win over Gastonia Ashbrook in the fourth round of the NCHSAA 6A playoffs on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025 at Northern Guilford.

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Northern Guilford's Christopher Morrison Jr. (3) pulls in a reception as he is tackled by Ashbrook's Keenan Early (18) in the Nighthawks' 39-14 win in the fourth round of the NCHSAA 6A playoffs on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025 at Northern Guilford.

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Northern Guilford's Christopher Morrison Jr. (3) makes a reception under pressure from Ashbrook's Keenan Early (18) in the Nighthawks' 39-14 win in the fourth round of the NCHSAA 6A playoffs on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025 at Northern Guilford.

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Northern Guilford fans were bundled up as the temperature dipped below freezing for the Nighthawks' 39-14 win over Gastonia Ashbrook in the fourth round of the NCHSAA 6A playoffs on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025 at Northern Guilford.

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Northern Guilford quarterback Jaxson Kemp (7) throws in the Nighthawks' 39-14 win over Gastonia Ashbrook in the fourth round of the NCHSAA 6A playoffs on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025 at Northern Guilford.

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Northern Guilford's Bobby Bah (13) and Hunter Crum (44) take down Gastonia Ashbrook's Martino Smith (10) in the Nighthawks' 39-14 win in the fourth round of the NCHSAA 6A playoffs on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025 at Northern Guilford.

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Northern Guilford's Cayden Gonzalez (65) pressures Ashbrook's Timothy Armstrong (3) in the Nighthawks' 39-14 win in the fourth round of the NCHSAA 6A playoffs on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025 at Northern Guilford.

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Northern Guilford's Charlie Griffin (50) sacks Gastonia Ashbrook quarterback AJ McClain (8) in the Nighthawks' 39-14 win in the fourth round of the NCHSAA 6A playoffs on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025 at Northern Guilford.

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Northern Guilford's Amare Akers (30) takes a handoff from quarterback Jaxson Kemp (7) in the Nighthawks' 39-14 win in the fourth round of the NCHSAA 6A playoffs on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025 at Northern Guilford.

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Gastonia Ashbrook's Martino Smith (10) is stopped by a host of \ng| defenders in the Nighthawks' 39-14 win in the fourth round of the NCHSAA 6A playoffs on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025 at Northern Guilford.

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Northern Guilford's Lucas Hilliard (20) pulls down his second interception of the night in the Nighthawks' 39-14 win over Gastonia Ashbrook in the fourth round of the NCHSAA 6A playoffs on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025 at Northern Guilford.

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Northern Guilford's Ebenezer Osei Bonsu (72) and Northern Guilford's Khan Achina (77) combine for a tackle of Gastonia Ashbrook's Austin Nogueira (28) in the Nighthawks' 39-14 win in the fourth round of the NCHSAA 6A playoffs on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025 at Northern Guilford.

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During a postgame huddle, Northern Guilford head football coach Erik Westberg tells his team how proud he is of them after the Nighthawks' 39-14 win over Gastonia Ashbrook in the fourth round of the NCHSAA 6A playoffs on Nov. 28 at Northern Guilford.

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Northern Guilford's David Evans (84) sacks Ashbrook quarterback Timothy Armstrong (3) with pressure from Ashbrook's Cameron Terry (63) and Ashbrook's Dylan Garcia (72) in the Nighthawks' 39-14 win in the fourth round of the NCHSAA 6A playoffs on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025 at Northern Guilford.

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Northern Guilford's Charlie Griffin (50) leads the Nighthawks on to the field to face Gastonia Ashbrook in the fourth round of the NCHSAA 6A playoffs on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025 at Northern Guilford.

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Northern Guilford cheerleaders try to stay warm during halftime of the Nighthawks' game against Gastonia Ashbrook in the fourth round of the NCHSAA 6A playoffs on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025 at Northern Guilford.

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Northern Guilford cheerleaders perform during the Nighthawks' game against Gastonia Ashbrook in the fourth round of the NCHSAA 6A playoffs on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025 at Northern Guilford.

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Northern Guilford cheerleaders perform during the Nighthawks' game against Gastonia Ashbrook in the fourth round of the NCHSAA 6A playoffs on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025 at Northern Guilford.

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Northern Guilford cheerleaders perform during the Nighthawks' game against Gastonia Ashbrook in the fourth round of the NCHSAA 6A playoffs on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025 at Northern Guilford.

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Northern Guilford player stand in front of a heater to stay warm during the Nighthawks' game against Gastonia Ashbrook in the fourth round of the NCHSAA 6A playoffs on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025 at Northern Guilford.

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Northern Guilford cheerleaders perform during the Nighthawks' game against Gastonia Ashbrook in the fourth round of the NCHSAA 6A playoffs on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025 at Northern Guilford.

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The Northern Guilford offensive line poses for a photo after the Nighthawks' 39-14 win over Gastonia Ashbrook in the fourth round of the NCHSAA 6A playoffs on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025 at Northern Guilford. From left are OL coach Covie Mitchell, Jude Kyser (54), MJ Smith (55), Sam Bagley (76), Eddie Geddie (51) and TJ King (52)

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Northern Guilford's Sam Bagley (76) leads the Nighthawks in a post game cheer after their 39-14 win over Gastonia Ashbrook in the fourth round of the NCHSAA 6A playoffs on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025 at Northern Guilford.

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Northern Guilford Ashbrook football

Northern Guilford's Christopher Morrison Jr. (3) catches a 54-yard touchdown pass ahead of Gastonia Ashbrook's Keenan Early (18) in the Nighthawks' 39-14 win in the fourth round of the NCHSAA 6A playoffs on Friday at Northern Guilford.

Northern Guilford's Arimeeh Mack (1) strips the ball from Ashbrook's AJ McClain (8), forcing a fumble and turnover, in the Nighthawks' 39-14 win in the fourth round of the NCHSAA 6A playoffs on Friday at Northern Guilford.

Northern Guilford's Amare Akers (30) strolls into the end zone ahead of Ashbrook's Bishop Woods (15) on Friday at Northern Guilford.

Northern Guilford quarterback Jaxson Kemp (7) runs ahead of Ashbrook defenders to score in the Nighthawks' 39-14 win on Friday.

Northern Guilford's Noah Smith (6) sacks Ashbrook quarterback AJ McClain (8).

Northern Guilford's Lucas Hilliard (20) runs back an interception in the Nighthawks' 39-14 win on Friday.

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