PREP FOOTBALL: Local teams in search of quarterfinal berths

Four football programs in The Times’ coverage area will continue their championship chases this Friday night. Addison, Good Hope and Vinemont will host their respective games. Cold Springs, meanwhile, will hit the road. See capsules for each second-round contest below. CLASS 1A Team: No. 2 Addison (11-0, 7-0 in Region 7) Opponent: Sulligent (7-4, 6-1 in Region 5) The Skinny: The Bulldogs return to the second round for the second time in as many years following a victory over Fayetteville. Despite its defense allowing double digits for the first time last week, Addison has still outscored its opponents 539-39 this season. Sulligent, meanwhile, took down Appalachian to win a playoff game for the third time in four seasons under coach Brian Gunnels. Additionally, the four regular-season losses suffered by the Blue Devils came against programs with a combined record of 34-9. Up Next: The winner of this matchup will face either No. 3 Winterboro or Spring Garden in the quarterfinals.

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