DENVER - East Lincoln High forced seven turnovers to help beat Thomasville 28-12 in the third round N.C. 2A football playoffs Friday night.

East Lincoln (14-0) will host Madison (12-1) in the semifinal next Friday.

Freshman Chaz Surratt had a standout game for East Lincoln. He intercepted two passes and recovered two fumbles on defense, including a 59-yard interception return for a touchdown. Surratt also scored on a 1-yard run.

East Lincoln's Garrett Young passed for 246 yards and had two touchdown passes to Tyler Brock (14 yards and 16 yards).

- Cliff Mehrtens