High school football roundup: West, Salisbury, North win

Published 6:28 pm Monday, October 26, 2026

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CONCORD — West Rowan’s game at Northwest Cabarrus was everything it was hyped up to be — and then some.

The Falcons prevailed 45-42 in an epic offensive battle and moved into a tie for second place in the South Piedmont Conference.

West (7-2, 5-1) led 14-0 early, trailed 21-14 at the half and traded punches with the Trojans (7-2, 5-1) throughout the second half.

West kicker Brooks Zino finally decided it with a 37-yard field goal.

“Never a doubt,” West head coach Louis Kraft said cheerfully. “Zino eats nails for breakfast.”

West had to overcome NWC quarterback Hudson Irwin’s four touchdown passes and 330 passing yards.

Devaunh White had one of the great nights in West history with 39 carries for 275 yards and five TDs.

Aiden Donelly made a scrambling play and threw on the move for a touchdown pass to Jacob Kirk for the Falcons’ other TD.

Donnelly completed 17 of 30 passes for 250 yards.

Kirk had five catches for 168 yards. Jaylen (Batman) Donaldson had 11 receptions for 73 yards.

Zino was 6-for-6 on PATs and handled kickoffs and punts in addition to hi...