Students and staff filled the front lawn of Brevard High Friday afternoon to cheer on the Blue Devil football game as the team left for Hickory a day before the school’s biggest game in 43 years.

The Blue Devils will face the Reidsville High Rams for the NCHSAA 4A State Championship on Saturday, Dec. 13 at Lenoir-Rhyne University in Hickory. This is the first time since 1982 that Brevard High has played for a state championship.

Kickoff is set for 11 a.m. and tickets are $20, as set by the North Carolina High School Athletic Association. Tickets can be bought via GoFan or with cash at the gate.

The game will also be available to watch on WMYA-TV (channel My40).

The Rams have 12-2 overall and 6-0 conference records and have won their last 11 games. They defeated Central Davidson 53-20 to advance to the championship.

For information about the game, including venue details, tickets and directions, visit www.nchsaa.org/championships/football/.

Click here for information about the sendoff procession, stadium rules, parking, concessions, awards and more.

By Paula Garcia. Photos by Gracie Robinson

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