From staff reports

Salisbury lost 5-0 to Hendersonville in Thursday’s 2A regional Western final played at Lake Norman Tennis Center.

Salisbury finished 15-1.

Hendersonville (18-0) advances to Saturday’s state championship match against Science & Math or Carrboro.

HS volleyball

In the 3A state playoffs,  No. 4 seed Watauga swept Cox Mill and will play at West Rowan on Saturday.

No. 3 Marvin Ridge swept Southwestern Randolph, while No. 2 West Henderson won 3-1 against South Iredell.

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In the 2A state playoffs, No. 1 Fred T. Foard swept R-S Central on Thursday.

Brevard beat Forbush 3-1.

College wrestling

UNC Pembroke’s Brandon Sloop (Carson) will enter the season ranked No. 11 in Division II at 184 pounds.

UNC Pembroke is ranked 21st nationally.