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WBTV’s Football Friday Night is Charlotte’s premier high school football highlights show and we're in our 31st season in Charlotte!

Each Friday, WBTV Sports brings you 55 minutes of action-packed high school football heroics from 11:35 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

Hosted by WBTV Sports anchors Delano Little and Leah Rubertino, Football Friday Night provides comprehensive high school football coverage including highlights and scores.

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  • Check back here each week to see the best game in high school football for the week!

  • Check back here each week to see the top ten high school football teams that you voted for!

  • Check back here each week to see the greatest drive in high school football for the week!
    Check back here each week to see the greatest drive in high school football for the week!

  • Check back here each week to see the best player in high school football for the week!
    Check back here each week to see the best player in high school football for the week!

  • Check back here each week to see the greatest catch in high school football for the week!

  • Check back here each week to see the best high school marching band of the week!

  • Check back here each week to see the greatest play high school football for the week!
    Check back here each week to see the greatest play high school football for the week!

  • Monday, December 9 2013 6:13 PM EST2013-12-09 23:13:52 GMT
    There have been a ton of great plays this season, but only one can be the Play of the Year. You can vote now and tell us which one is the Sport Clips Play of the Year. The 4 nominees plays Elijah Hood's
    There have been a ton of great plays this season, but only one can be the Play of the Year.  You can vote now and tell us which one is the Sport Clips Play of the Year.

  • Sunday, December 8 2013 7:46 PM EST2013-12-09 00:46:30 GMT
    Now is your final chance to vote for the FFN Top 10 driven by Town and Country Ford. This final vote will settle who is the best team in our area. At this point, it is time to look at the complete body
    Now is your final chance to vote for the FFN Top 10 driven by Town and Country Ford.  This final vote will settle who is the best team in our area.

  • Saturday, December 7 2013 6:12 PM EST2013-12-07 23:12:50 GMT
    The game was never in doubt as Northwestern would surge out to a 21-0 lead and would cruise to a 62-35 win to cap off an undefeated 15-0 season. The Trojans would claim the SC AAAA Division 2 State Championship
    The game was never in doubt as Northwestern would surge out to a 21-0 lead and would cruise to a 62-35 win to cap off an undefeated 15-0 season.

  • Wednesday, December 4 2013 6:12 PM EST2013-12-04 23:12:13 GMT
    For the 2nd straight week, there are some big shake ups in the FFN Top 10. 3 new teams enter the poll including 1 that is making their first ever appearance in the poll. Coming in at #10 are the Jaguars
    For the 2nd straight week, there are some big shake ups in the FFN Top 10.  3 new teams enter the poll including 1 that is making their first ever appearance in the poll.

  • Wednesday, November 27 2013 6:31 PM EST2013-11-27 23:31:04 GMT
    3 new teams enter this week's FFN Top 10 and for 1 team it is the first time in the poll for 2013. The South Pointe Stallions are the #10 team this week after knocking off the #1 seed in the South Carolina
    3 new teams enter this week's FFN Top 10 and for 1 team it is the first time in the poll for 2013.

  • Wednesday, November 20 2013 6:08 PM EST2013-11-20 23:08:10 GMT
    For the 3rd straight week, everyone in the Top 10 won last Friday. Yet again for the 2nd straight week, there is a change in the FFN Top 10. Positions 1 thru 8 are the same, but Mooresville is the new
    For the 3rd straight week, everyone in the Top 10 won last Friday.  Yet again for the 2nd straight week, there is a change in the FFN Top 10.

  • Wednesday, November 13 2013 6:14 PM EST2013-11-13 23:14:20 GMT
    Even though everyone in the Top 10 from week 12 won, there is a change thanks in part to the fan vote. Here is the new FFN Top 10 driven by Town and Country Ford for week 13. Positions 1-8 remain the
    Even though everyone in the Top 10 from week 12 won, there is a change in this week's poll thanks in part to the fan vote.  Here is the new FFN Top 10 driven by Town and Country Ford for week 13.

  • Wednesday, November 6 2013 10:13 PM EST2013-11-07 03:13:51 GMT
    After a 2nd straight week where 3 teams lost in the FFN Top 10 driven by Town and Country Ford, we have some movement in this week's poll. The top 2 are the same as Mallard Creek remains #1 and Northwestern
    After a 2nd straight week where 3 teams lost in the FFN Top 10 driven by Town and Country Ford, we have some movement in this week's poll.

  • Thursday, October 24 2013 6:16 PM EDT2013-10-24 22:16:39 GMT
    Rock Hill, SC (WBTV) – It is arguably the most memorable state championship game in South Carolina high school football. The 1993 game between the Northwestern Trojans and Gaffney Indians ended 2-0, the
    It is arguably the most memorable state championship game in South Carolina high school football. The 1993 game between the Northwestern Trojans and Gaffney Indians ended 2-0, the lowest score in championship history. Friday night, the championship team will be honored on their 20th anniversary, before the Northwestern match up against York Comprehensive High School.

  • Wednesday, October 23 2013 6:30 PM EDT2013-10-23 22:30:30 GMT
    Here is the new FFN Top 10 driven by Town and Country Ford for Week 10 and there are no changes after everyone in the Top 10 won in week 9. 1. Mallard Creek 2. Northwestern 3. Burns 4. South
    Here is the new FFN Top 10 driven by Town and Country Ford for Week 10 and there are no changes after everyone in the Top 10 won in week 9.

  • Wednesday, October 16 2013 6:43 PM EDT2013-10-16 22:43:00 GMT
    For the first time this season, we have a new #1 team in the FFN Top 10 driven by Town and Country Ford. Mallard Creek is the new #1 team after beating previously unbeaten Hough 38-21. The Mavericks
    For the first time this season, we have a new #1 team in the FFN Top 10 driven by Town and Country Ford.

  • Wednesday, September 25 2013 7:14 PM EDT2013-09-25 23:14:48 GMT
    Charlotte, NC (WBTV) Lots of big time storylines brewing this year on the high school football scene now six weeks into the season. Hough is coming off their biggest win in school history knocking off
    Charlotte, NC (WBTV) Lots of big time storylines brewing this year on the high school football scene now six weeks into the season. Hough is coming off their biggest win in school history knocking off

  • Wednesday, September 4 2013 6:37 PM EDT2013-09-04 22:37:35 GMT
    Charlotte, NC (WBTV)- Tough news for South Caldwell's star running back Zac Pollard. He tore his left ACL and meniscus this past Friday in their win over West Caldwell and could be out for the season.
    Charlotte, NC (WBTV)- Tough news for South Caldwell's star running back Zac Pollard. He tore his left ACL and meniscus this past Friday in their win over West Caldwell and could be out for the season.

  • Wednesday, August 28 2013 10:05 AM EDT2013-08-28 14:05:44 GMT
    Five star running back Elijah Hood has committed to play football at North Carolina next season for the Tar Heels.
    Five star running back Elijah Hood has committed to play football at North Carolina next season for the Tar Heels.

  • Tuesday, August 27 2013 3:12 PM EDT2013-08-27 19:12:59 GMT
    WBTV's game of the week will be on location for yet another big game in our area. The defending SC state runner ups in 4A division II vs. The defending NC state runner ups in 3A. Northwestern and Charlotte
    The defending SC state runner ups in 4A division II vs. The defending NC state runner ups in 3A.

  • Thursday, August 22 2013 5:38 PM EDT2013-08-22 21:38:24 GMT
    Charlotte, NC (WBTV)- After a year of taking lumps with a young team, Coach Scott Cloninger's Lincolnton Wolves may be ready to deliver them in 2013. If you don't know the name Darian Roseboro, you better
    Charlotte, NC (WBTV)- After a year of taking lumps with a young team, Coach Scott Cloninger's Lincolnton Wolves may be ready to deliver them in 2013. If you don't know the name Darian Roseboro, you better

  • Monday, August 19 2013 12:42 PM EDT2013-08-19 16:42:03 GMT
    It's almost here, the first week of High School football in 2013. With many of our teams being battle tested right out of the gate ... It wasn't easy deciding on WBTV's first Game of the Week. It was
    With many of our teams being battle tested right out of the gate ... It wasn't easy deciding on WBTV's first Game of the Week.

  • Wednesday, July 31 2013 8:36 PM EDT2013-08-01 00:36:24 GMT
    It is year 2 for head coach Joe Nixon at North Rowan and the Cavaliers will be making the transition from 1A to 2A this season. Don't feel bad for the Cavs as they have plenty of talent to compete in
    It is year 2 for head coach Joe Nixon at North Rowan and the Cavaliers will be making the transition from 1A to 2A this season.

  • Tuesday, July 30 2013 11:35 PM EDT2013-07-31 03:35:13 GMT
    Winning has become habit at Burns, once again, under coach Matt Beam as the Bulldogs have won the last 3 conference championships and at least 10 games each season. This year should be more of the same
    Winning has become habit at Burns, once again, under coach Matt Beam as the Bulldogs have won the last 3 conference championships and at least 10 games each season.

  • Sunday, July 21 2013 7:22 PM EDT2013-07-21 23:22:04 GMT
    In the attached video, A.L. Brown head football coach Mike Newsome talks about the challenges of the schools move from class 3A to 4A. Amidst the changes in 2013, The annual Battle of the Bell game will
    A.L. Brown head football coach Mike Newsome talks about the challenges of the schools move from class 3A to 4A.

  • Wednesday, July 17 2013 4:32 PM EDT2013-07-17 20:32:05 GMT
    Former Carolina Panther Brad Hoover has a new challenge these days as the new head football coach at Union Academy. This is his first coaching job, let alone head coaching job. The Cardinals have enjoyed
    Former Carolina Panther Brad Hoover has a new challenge these days as the new head football coach at Union Academy. This is his first coaching job, let alone head coaching job. The Cardinals have enjoyed

  • Sunday, July 14 2013 9:30 PM EDT2013-07-15 01:30:14 GMT
    Monroe, NC (WBTV) -The Monroe Redhawks will be making the move from 1A to 2A but should be strong again in 2013. Coach Johnny Sowell's team will be tough on defense with an outstanding front 7 led by
    The Monroe Redhawks will be making the move from 1A to 2A but should be strong again in 2013.

  • Friday, July 12 2013 5:37 PM EDT2013-07-12 21:37:58 GMT
    Butler head coach Brian Hales and the bulldogs may have some big shoes to fill with 13 players from the 4A state championship team departed to play football at the college level, but the team's goals remain
    In the attached Coach's Corner video, Hales previews the upcoming 2013 season for the Butler Bulldogs.

  • Friday, July 12 2013 5:14 PM EDT2013-07-12 21:14:35 GMT
    There will be a new look in the South Piedmont Conference in 2013; as A.L. Brown, Robinson and Mt. Pleasant will no longer compete in the SPC. Among those joining the SPC: East Rowan, South Rowan, West
    For the defending 3A state runner up, the Concord Spiders, a new conference won't be the only thing shaking it up.

  • Thursday, July 11 2013 7:18 PM EDT2013-07-11 23:18:20 GMT
    With the emergence of Butler and Mallard Creek, Independence has become the forgotten program in the area but that may not be the case this season as the Patriots should be a force in the race for a 4AA
    With the emergence of Butler and Mallard Creek, Independence has become the forgotten program in the area but that may not be the case this season as the Patriots should be a force in the race for a 4AA state title.

  • Thursday, July 11 2013 2:58 PM EDT2013-07-11 18:58:23 GMT
    One team looking to build on an outstanding 9-4 in 2012 is the West Meck Hawks. Jeff Caldwell's squad should be even better with the return of QB Jaylen McClendon who has verbally committed to N.C. State. The
    One team looking to build on an outstanding 9-4 in 2012 is the West Meck Hawks.

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