High school football takes the next step toward the 2016 regular season today for most teams, and Bladen County’s two teams are no different.

East Bladen will travel to Lumberton on Wednesday for a 6 p.m. clash with perennial Class 4-A playoff powerScotland Countgy in the second scrimmage of the Battle of the Carolinas at Alton Brooks Stadium.

West Bladen will travel to Southport on Wednesday for its first scrimmage and take on both South Columbus and South Brunswick starting at 5 p.m.

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