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Parkwood Rebels: 2017 Season Preview

Tim Winters — Sun, 13 Aug 2017 23:13:48 +0000

It was an offseason of changes for the Parkwood Rebels. First, the NCHSAA finalized their realignment plans for 2017-2021. As a result, Parkwood moved from a 2A school to a 3A school. Lynn Coble stepped down in early January after six years as head coach of the program. In March, Parkwood hired Tim Speakman as Coble’s replacement. […]

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Central Academy Cougars: 2017 Season Preview

Tim Winters — Sun, 13 Aug 2017 00:06:39 +0000

The Central Academy Cougars were 1-10 in 2016. They have averaged only three wins over their last four seasons under three different head coaches. In mid-June, the school tapped Jeff Edwards, a former Sun Valley defensive coordinator, the school’s fourth coach in five years. It’s an uphill battle, but one Coach Edwards is equipped to take […]

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Metrolina Christian Warriors: 2017 Season Preview

Tim Winters — Sat, 12 Aug 2017 02:23:51 +0000

As Metrolina Christian’s first and only football coach, Thomas Langley, has built a foundation of success. Entering his seventh year, Langley has never had a losing season, but that’s not enough for the young coach. Metrolina has arguably the best all-around personnel during his tenure, and despite a tough schedule, hopes are high for a […]

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Union Academy Cardinals: 2017 Season Preview

Tim Winters — Fri, 11 Aug 2017 15:45:23 +0000

Union Academy finished last season with a 4-8 record and an early exit from postseason play. This year, under second-year coach Justin Frashier, the Cardinals return with more depth, experience and skilled players on both sides of the ball. Frashier will start Hayden Gosnell at quarterback. Gosnell, a junior, will rely on fellow junior Chris Heyward as […]

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Cuthbertson Cavaliers: 2017 Season Preview

Tim Winters — Thu, 10 Aug 2017 10:57:53 +0000

It will be a season of change for head coach David Johnson and his 2017 Cuthbertson Cavaliers. In Johnson’s first four years, the Cavaliers built their reputation on their offensive prowess. This season the team will rely on a defense that returns nine of 11 starters from last year. Senior Carter Kendall (6-2, 215) and […]

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Monroe Redhawks: 2017 Season Preview

Tim Winters — Tue, 08 Aug 2017 13:37:27 +0000

Coach Johnny Sowell and his Monroe Redhawks always set the bar high for every upcoming season and rightfully so. Monroe has won 10 or more games over the last six season including the 2AA State Championship in 2015. Despite a move up from 2A to 3A, this past offseason, the Redhawks expect to make some […]

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Porter Ridge Pirates: 2017 Season Preview

Tim Winters — Sun, 06 Aug 2017 23:40:38 +0000

After two consecutive losing seasons, the Porter Ridge Pirates rebounded last year with a 7-5 record under first-year head coach, Michael Hertz. Hertz and his Pirates are looking to improve on their 2016 record. Leading the way will be the junior quarterback, Grayson McCall and on defense seniors Deonthe (DJ) McDaniel and Jake Horstkamp. McCall collected […]

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Sun Valley Spartans: 2017 Season Preview

Tim Winters — Sat, 05 Aug 2017 01:22:18 +0000

Tad Baucom is entering his fourth year at the helm of the Sun Valley Spartans and his 34th year of coaching. In 2017, Baucom will lead the team once again with junior Sam Howell, one of the finest high school quarterbacks in the country, along with a strong supporting cast. The two will be on a […]

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Piedmont Panthers: 2017 Season Preview

Tim Winters — Thu, 03 Aug 2017 21:24:19 +0000

The Piedmont Panthers have entered the third year of the Luke Hyatt era. In 2017, Hyatt and the Panthers will look to build on a 3-8 record from last season. Attention will focus on the county’s top rusher from last year, Matt Price. Price heading into his senior year is a workhorse. The 5-foot-11, 165-pound […]

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Marvin Ridge Mavericks: 2017 Season Preview

Tim Winters — Thu, 03 Aug 2017 00:40:44 +0000

Last evening I traveled to Marvin Ridge to check out the 2017 version of Coach Aubrey Carter’s squad. Seven months ago his Mavericks played in a classic high school football game. It was a gut-wrenching, four overtime state quarterfinal loss to Hickory Ridge. Despite the loss, it will be a game talked about for a […]

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