Newton-Conover High School will have a varsity football opponent to start its 2015-16 season.
The Red Devils will welcome Highland School of Technology to Gurley Stadium on Aug. 21. The two schools came to a two-year agreement on Thursday to play on the gridiron.
Southlake Christian Academy has removed Newton-Conover from its 2015-16 varsity football schedule.
The Eagles, who were scheduled to play the Red Devils on Sept. 11, have dropped the contest from their schedule, according to N-CHS head football coach Matt Beam.
A horrific last-lap accident that left drivers fearing for Austin Dillon's safety muted Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s victory in the rain-delayed race at Daytona International Speedway.