The finish line is in sight for Johnston County soccer teams, and a few will have a chance to run the race for a state title.

First-round matches are set for Monday, so let’s dive in:

1A

First round

No. 21 North Duplin at No. 12 Neuse Charter

2A

First round

No. 25 James Kenan at No. 8 Princeton
No. 20 Beddingfield at No. 13 North Johnston

3A

First round

No. 22 West Johnston at No. 11 Fike
No. 31 Smithfield-Selma at No. 2 Jacksonville

4A

First round

No. 32 Corinth Holders at No. 1 Ashley
No. 28 Cleveland at No. 5 Cardinal Gibbons