Northwood defeated West Carteret, 17-0, in the first round of the NCHSAA 3A football state playoffs on Friday, April 16.

Northwood players wear a No. 22 decal on their helmet to honor teammate Troy Ennis, who is battling Ewing's Sarcoma, during their playoff game against West Carteret on Friday, April 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Northwood players wear a No. 22 decal on their helmet to honor teammate Troy Ennis, who is battling Ewing’s Sarcoma, during their playoff game against West Carteret on Friday, April 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Cam Entrekin (9) leads the team captains onto the field as Northwood takes on West Carteret in the NCHSAA state playoffs on Friday, April 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Cam Entrekin (9) leads the team captains onto the field as Northwood takes on West Carteret in the NCHSAA state playoffs on Friday, April 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Aidan Laros (33) observes the coin toss during pregame ceremonies as Northwood takes on West Carteret in the NCHSAA state playoffs on Friday, April 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Aidan Laros (33) observes the coin toss during pregame ceremonies as Northwood takes on West Carteret in the NCHSAA state playoffs on Friday, April 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Michael Anthony (56) and Aidan Laros (33) exchange words with opposing players before the game as Northwood takes on West Carteret in the NCHSAA state playoffs on Friday, April 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Michael Anthony (56) and Aidan Laros (33) exchange words with opposing players before the game as Northwood takes on West Carteret in the NCHSAA state playoffs on Friday, April 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Aidan Laros (33) returns the opening kickoff as Northwood takes on West Carteret in the NCHSAA state playoffs on Friday, April 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Aidan Laros (33) returns the opening kickoff as Northwood takes on West Carteret in the NCHSAA state playoffs on Friday, April 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Cam Entrekin (9) runs through a patch of shadows as Northwood takes on West Carteret in the NCHSAA state playoffs on Friday, April 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Cam Entrekin (9) runs through a patch of shadows as Northwood takes on West Carteret in the NCHSAA state playoffs on Friday, April 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Jalen Paige (21) is tackled during a run as Northwood takes on West Carteret in the NCHSAA state playoffs on Friday, April 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Jalen Paige (21) is tackled during a run as Northwood takes on West Carteret in the NCHSAA state playoffs on Friday, April 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Aidan Laros (33) celebrates with Jalen Paige (21) after the latter breaks free on a long run as Northwood takes on West Carteret in the NCHSAA state playoffs on Friday, April 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Aidan Laros (33) celebrates with Jalen Paige (21) after the latter breaks free on a long run as Northwood takes on West Carteret in the NCHSAA state playoffs on Friday, April 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
The offensive and defensive lines battle on the goal line as Northwood takes on West Carteret in the NCHSAA state playoffs on Friday, April 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
The offensive and defensive lines battle on the goal line as Northwood takes on West Carteret in the NCHSAA state playoffs on Friday, April 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Cam Entrekin (9) celebrates with Jack Spotz (15) after rushing for a touchdown as Northwood takes on West Carteret in the NCHSAA state playoffs on Friday, April 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Cam Entrekin (9) celebrates with Jack Spotz (15) after rushing for a touchdown as Northwood takes on West Carteret in the NCHSAA state playoffs on Friday, April 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Ethan McLaughlin (2) evades pressure and looks for a receiver downfield as Northwood takes on West Carteret in the NCHSAA state playoffs on Friday, April 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Ethan McLaughlin (2) evades pressure and looks for a receiver downfield as Northwood takes on West Carteret in the NCHSAA state playoffs on Friday, April 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Aidan Laros (33) celebrates with Pierce Cook (51) after making a stop on defense as Northwood takes on West Carteret in the NCHSAA state playoffs on Friday, April 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Aidan Laros (33) celebrates with Pierce Cook (51) after making a stop on defense as Northwood takes on West Carteret in the NCHSAA state playoffs on Friday, April 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Cameron Sanders (45) makes a stop in the run game as Northwood takes on West Carteret in the NCHSAA state playoffs on Friday, April 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Cameron Sanders (45) makes a stop in the run game as Northwood takes on West Carteret in the NCHSAA state playoffs on Friday, April 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Ethan McLaughlin (2) passes to the running back open in the flat as Northwood takes on West Carteret in the NCHSAA state playoffs on Friday, April 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Ethan McLaughlin (2) passes to the running back open in the flat as Northwood takes on West Carteret in the NCHSAA state playoffs on Friday, April 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Aidan Laros (33) grabs ahold of the jersey of CJ Rocci (25) as Northwood takes on West Carteret in the NCHSAA state playoffs on Friday, April 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Aidan Laros (33) grabs ahold of the jersey of CJ Rocci (25) as Northwood takes on West Carteret in the NCHSAA state playoffs on Friday, April 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Cam Entrekin (9) celebrates after making a stop on defense as Northwood takes on West Carteret in the NCHSAA state playoffs on Friday, April 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Cam Entrekin (9) celebrates after making a stop on defense as Northwood takes on West Carteret in the NCHSAA state playoffs on Friday, April 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Jack Vail (7) runs downfield with the ball as Northwood takes on West Carteret in the NCHSAA state playoffs on Friday, April 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Jack Vail (7) runs downfield with the ball as Northwood takes on West Carteret in the NCHSAA state playoffs on Friday, April 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Aidan Laros (33) celebrates with Jack Vail (7) after a big play on offense as Northwood takes on West Carteret in the NCHSAA state playoffs on Friday, April 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Aidan Laros (33) celebrates with Jack Vail (7) after a big play on offense as Northwood takes on West Carteret in the NCHSAA state playoffs on Friday, April 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Cam Entrekin (9) scrambles with the football as Northwood takes on West Carteret in the NCHSAA state playoffs on Friday, April 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Cam Entrekin (9) scrambles with the football as Northwood takes on West Carteret in the NCHSAA state playoffs on Friday, April 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Kentrell Edwards (34) sacks quarterback Ethan McLaughlin (2) as Northwood takes on West Carteret in the NCHSAA state playoffs on Friday, April 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Kentrell Edwards (34) sacks quarterback Ethan McLaughlin (2) as Northwood takes on West Carteret in the NCHSAA state playoffs on Friday, April 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Michael Anthony (56) is coached up on the sidelines as Northwood takes on West Carteret in the NCHSAA state playoffs on Friday, April 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Michael Anthony (56) is coached up on the sidelines as Northwood takes on West Carteret in the NCHSAA state playoffs on Friday, April 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Cameron Sanders (45) receives coaching on the sidelines between plays as Northwood takes on West Carteret in the NCHSAA state playoffs on Friday, April 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Cameron Sanders (45) receives coaching on the sidelines between plays as Northwood takes on West Carteret in the NCHSAA state playoffs on Friday, April 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Cam Entrekin (9) looks to the sidelines for the play call as Northwood takes on West Carteret in the NCHSAA state playoffs on Friday, April 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Cam Entrekin (9) looks to the sidelines for the play call as Northwood takes on West Carteret in the NCHSAA state playoffs on Friday, April 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Ethan McLaughlin (2) prepares to take the snap as Northwood takes on West Carteret in the NCHSAA state playoffs on Friday, April 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Ethan McLaughlin (2) prepares to take the snap as Northwood takes on West Carteret in the NCHSAA state playoffs on Friday, April 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Kentrell Edwards (34) makes a stop on defense as Northwood takes on West Carteret in the NCHSAA state playoffs on Friday, April 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Kentrell Edwards (34) makes a stop on defense as Northwood takes on West Carteret in the NCHSAA state playoffs on Friday, April 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Chris Lawson Jr. (8) runs downfield and tackles the punt returner as Northwood takes on West Carteret in the NCHSAA state playoffs on Friday, April 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Chris Lawson Jr. (8) runs downfield and tackles the punt returner as Northwood takes on West Carteret in the NCHSAA state playoffs on Friday, April 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
William Lake (42) makes an acrobatic snag for an interception as Northwood takes on West Carteret in the NCHSAA state playoffs on Friday, April 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
William Lake (42) makes an acrobatic snag for an interception as Northwood takes on West Carteret in the NCHSAA state playoffs on Friday, April 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Jack Spotz (15) is attended to by medical trainers on the sideline as Northwood takes on West Carteret in the NCHSAA state playoffs on Friday, April 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Jack Spotz (15) is attended to by medical trainers on the sideline as Northwood takes on West Carteret in the NCHSAA state playoffs on Friday, April 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Ethan McLaughlin (2) is pressured as he gets the pass away as Northwood takes on West Carteret in the NCHSAA state playoffs on Friday, April 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Ethan McLaughlin (2) is pressured as he gets the pass away as Northwood takes on West Carteret in the NCHSAA state playoffs on Friday, April 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Israel Long (8) gets a hand on the ball, but is unable to make the catch as Northwood takes on West Carteret in the NCHSAA state playoffs on Friday, April 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Israel Long (8) gets a hand on the ball, but is unable to make the catch as Northwood takes on West Carteret in the NCHSAA state playoffs on Friday, April 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Players from both teams jump for a Hail Mary throw as Northwood takes on West Carteret in the NCHSAA state playoffs on Friday, April 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Players from both teams jump for a Hail Mary throw as Northwood takes on West Carteret in the NCHSAA state playoffs on Friday, April 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
William Lake (42) makes a stop in the run game as Northwood takes on West Carteret in the NCHSAA state playoffs on Friday, April 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
William Lake (42) makes a stop in the run game as Northwood takes on West Carteret in the NCHSAA state playoffs on Friday, April 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Hue Jacobs (26) sacks quarterback Ethan McLaughlin (2) as Northwood takes on West Carteret in the NCHSAA state playoffs on Friday, April 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Hue Jacobs (26) sacks quarterback Ethan McLaughlin (2) as Northwood takes on West Carteret in the NCHSAA state playoffs on Friday, April 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Northwood head coach Cullen Homolka gives a postgame speech to his players after defeating West Carteret in the first round of the NCHSAA state playoffs on Friday, April 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Northwood head coach Cullen Homolka gives a postgame speech to his players after defeating West Carteret in the first round of the NCHSAA state playoffs on Friday, April 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
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