Winning first-round matches at the wrestling state championships in Greensboro were:
4A
A.L. Brown’s Nick Sexton (138), Isaiah Johnson (160), Marcus Bolick (170) and Isaac Miles (195) and Davie’s Hunter Smith (113) and Isaiah Olmedo (182).

3A
East Rowan’s Max Wall (170) and Daniel Muncy (182) and Carson’s Josh Vega (106) and Brady Argabright (138).

2A
Salisbury’s Jibri Cowan (132), Willie Clark (152), Darius Jackson (160) and Marquise Peele (285).