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TIGERVILLE, S.C. — For the first 34 minutes, Saturday’s Conference Carolinas championship game was a back-and-forth affair over the first that saw the UNC Pembroke football team and North Greenville each moving the ball downfield and trading blows.

But the Braves couldn’t find the same offensive efficiency over the rest of the second half, and North Greenville won 34-20 to deny UNCP of its stated conference-championship goal.

North Greenville (7-4) earned the automatic bid to the NCAA Division-II football playoffs. UNCP (8-3) could possibly earn an at-large berth and will learn its postseason fate when the field is announced at 6 p.m. Sunday. The Braves entered Saturday ranked sixth in the Super Region 3 rankings, and eight teams will earn regional bids as part of the overall 32-team national field.

North Greenville led 20-13 at halftime, but UNCP scored quickly to tie the game at 20-20 as Tre Robinson found Malik Brown for a 48-yard scoring pass with 12:48 left in the third. That, though, would be the last points scored by the Braves.

North Greenville answered as Dylan Ramirez found Sam Washam for a 6-yard touchdown pass at the 11:07 mark, taking a 27-20 lead.

Each side punted on its next drive; UNCP then drove into Trailblazers territory before the Braves turned it over on downs on the first play of the fourth quarter. NGU then took nine minutes off the clock on the ensuing drive as Ramirez scored on a 1-yard touchdown run, his third of the day, for a 34-20 Trailblazers lead with 5:23 to go.

NGU’s Jerrick Foster intercepted a Tre Robinson pass on the Braves’ next possession with 2:23 remaining; a would-be 82-yard touchdown return was negated by penalty, but the Trailblazers kept the ball and from there were able to expire the remaining time.

UNCP gained 384 yards of total offense, but just 99 yards came in the final 26 minutes of the game after the Braves’ final scoring drive.

Ramirez was named the championship-game MVP for the Trailblazers after he ran for three touchdowns and passed for 261 yards and another score. Diondre Glover caught six passes for 119 yards for NGU and Washam caught four passes for 82 yards with a touchdown. Brooks-Russ Martin had 14 tackles to lead NGU defensively.

Robinson was 17-for-28 passing for 261 yards and two touchdowns for UNCP, connecting with Que Kennedy for 10 receptions and 134 yards. Brown caught two passes for 70 yards with a touchdown and Jaquan Albright had three catches for 46 yards for the Braves. Jordaan Bailey rushed for 72 yards.

Eric Ivory and Evan VanMeter each had eight tackles for UNCP.

North Greenville opened the scoring with a 29-yard Cillian Bonner field goal, then UNCP drove down the field on its opening drive and scored on a 1-yard pass from Robinson to Jackson Karcher. The extra point was no good and UNCP led 6-3, which remained the score at the end of the first quarter.

The Trailblazers tied the score 6-6 with another 29-yard field goal by Bonner with 9:28 left in the half. The teams exchanged touchdown drives, with UNCP scoring on a 10-yard Robinson run for a 13-6 lead before the Trailblazers matched with a 2-yard Ramirez run to make it 13-13 with 3:42 left in the half.

NGU scored on an other Ramirez run, a 1-yard touchdown, with 1:04 left in the half, giving the Trailblazers the 20-13 lead at the break.

North Greenville won 20-7 in the teams’ regular-season meeting on Oct. 18, also in Tigerville.

Editor Chris Stiles can be reached at 910-416-5847 or by email at [email protected].

Six schools in South Carolina and two in New Jersey have been recognised as 2025 Blue Ribbon Schools for exemplary academic performance and success in closing achievement gaps. South Carolina honourees include Tigerville Elementary and five other schools, while New Jersey awards went to Mansion Avenue School and Ventnor Elementary School. State leaders celebrated educators, students, and administrators for their contributions. The recognition highlights both public and private schools demonstrating high student achievement and innovative teaching practices.

Six schools in South Carolina and two in New Jersey have been recognised as 2025 Blue Ribbon Schools for their academic performance and commitment to excellence. The designation highlights both public and private schools that either demonstrate consistently high student achievement or make notable progress in closing achievement gaps.State leaders in both states will honour the schools at ceremonies recognising educators, students, and administrators for their contributions. The award is part of a national initiative that identifies schools demonstrating exemplary academic standards.South Carolina schools honoured for high achievementThe six South Carolina schools receiving recognition include Aiken Scholars Academy, Charleston School of the Arts, Tigerville Elementary School, West Pelzer Elementary School, Cross High School, and Prince of Peace Catholic School. State Superintendent of Education Ellen Weaver and Governor Henry McMaster are scheduled to present the awards during a special ceremony at 2:30pm on Wednesday.Tigerville Elementary School, previously named a National Blue Ribbon School in 2018, was recognised in the Exemplary High-Performing Schools category for 2025. Principal Amy Kern in conversation with Greenville Journal said, “This distinction reflects the unwavering dedication of our teachers and staff, the hard work and perseverance of our students, and the invaluable partnerships we share with our parents and families.”Superintendent Burke Royster quoted by Greenville Journal added, “This honour speaks highly of their dedication to fostering outstanding student achievement, connecting with the community, and welcoming strong parental involvement.”

New Jersey schools recognised under new state initiativeIn New Jersey, Mansion Avenue School in Audubon, Camden County, and Ventnor Elementary School in Ventnor, Atlantic County, won Blue Ribbon recognition under a programme established after the Trump administration ended the national award.Kevin Dehmer, New Jersey’s Education Commissioner, said in conversation with Inquirer, “New Jersey’s 2025 Blue Ribbon Schools demonstrate what is possible when educators, students, and communities work together to support academic growth and opportunity for all learners.”The schools were selected based on student performance, improvements in closing achievement gaps, and adherence to state standards. The designation requires schools to be in the top 15% of the state overall, with historically underserved groups performing in the top 40%.

The 2025 Blue Ribbon Schools in both states highlight public and private institutions that maintain high standards, innovative teaching practices, and successful student outcomes. For those interested in the full list of recognised schools, check complete list here.

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