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  • Tuesday, May 21 2013 3:38 PM EDT2013-05-21 19:38:07 GMT
    For the 2nd straight season, the high school football season will kickoff on a Thursday. This year, there will be a doubleheader at Memorial Stadium in the first ever CharlottePreps Kickoff Night powered
    For the 2nd straight season, the high school football season will kickoff on a Thursday. This year, there will be a doubleheader at Memorial Stadium in the first ever CharlottePreps Kickoff Night powered

  • Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:14 AM EDT2013-05-21 14:14:41 GMT
    What a season it has been in softball at Robinson High School. The ladies are 25-2 and won both the South Piedmont Conference title in the regular season and the tournament title. Tomorrow, they take
    What a season it has been in softball at Robinson High School. The ladies are 25-2 and won both the South Piedmont Conference title in the regular season and the tournament title. Tomorrow, they take

  • Sunday, May 19 2013 10:48 PM EDT2013-05-20 02:48:27 GMT
    Here is a list of the coaching changes for high school football in our area.
    Here is a list of the coaching changes for high school football in our area.

  • Wednesday, May 15 2013 4:39 PM EDT2013-05-15 20:39:40 GMT
    Cherryville, NC (WBTV) – Last weekend marked the finale of the 2013 Cherryville High School track season. Trent Friday is sure to remember it with a clean sweep in his three events; 100, 200 and 400 meter. Along
    Last weekend marked the finale of the 2013 Cherryville High School track season. Trent Friday is sure to remember it with a clean sweep in his three events; 100, 200 and 400 meter.

  • Tuesday, May 14 2013 11:59 PM EDT2013-05-15 03:59:28 GMT
    Huntington, WVA (WBTV)- Top high school prospect Andrew Wiggins chose Kansas Tuesday to be his landing place for basketball in the fall over Kentucky, North Carolina, and his parents alma mater Florida
    Huntington, WVA (WBTV)- Top high school prospect Andrew Wiggins chose Kansas Tuesday to be his landing place for basketball in the fall over Kentucky, North Carolina, and his parents alma mater Florida

  • Tuesday, May 14 2013 5:54 PM EDT2013-05-14 21:54:12 GMT
    Myers Park's quest for a 4A state golf championship came up 1 shot short as they would fall to Pinecrest in a playoff. The 2 teams finished their 2 rounds of golf tied at 591. On the playoff hole, Pinecrest's
    Myers Park's quest for a 4A state golf championship came up 1 shot short as they would fall to Pinecrest in a playoff. The 2 teams finished their 2 rounds of golf tied at 591. On the playoff hole, Pinecrest's

  • Tuesday, May 14 2013 5:20 PM EDT2013-05-14 21:20:27 GMT
    For the first time in school history, Newton-Conover has won the 2A state golf championship. They claimed the title by just 4 shots over North Lincoln who finishes as the runner up for the 2nd straight
    For the first time in school history, Newton-Conover has won the 2A state golf championship. They claimed the title by just 4 shots over North Lincoln who finishes as the runner up for the 2nd straight

  • Tuesday, May 14 2013 4:55 PM EDT2013-05-14 20:55:56 GMT
    For the 2nd straight year, the Forestview Jaguars have claimed the 3A state championship in golf as they won by 22 shots over Burlington High School. Forestview would have 3 golfers in the top 11 finishers
    For the 2nd straight year, the Forestview Jaguars have claimed the 3A state championship in golf as they won by 22 shots over Burlington High School. Forestview would have 3 golfers in the top 11 finishers

  • Tuesday, May 14 2013 3:16 PM EDT2013-05-14 19:16:18 GMT
    Hunter Huss' Kerrion Moore has verbally committed to play football at Duke in the fall of 2014. He announced his decision last night. He got consideration from a lot of schools but chose the program
    Hunter Huss' Kerrion Moore has verbally committed to play football at Duke in the fall of 2014. He announced his decision last night. He got consideration from a lot of schools but chose the program

  • Thursday, May 9 2013 4:04 PM EDT2013-05-09 20:04:18 GMT
    Charlotte, NC (WBTV) – The Olympic Trojans are hot on the trail towards a state title. The team, comprised mostly of upperclassmen, is the 2013 4A regular season and conference tournament champions. Head
    The Olympic Trojans are hot on the trail towards a state title. The team, comprised mostly of upperclassmen, is the 2013 4A regular season and conference tournament champions.

  • Wednesday, May 8 2013 6:37 PM EDT2013-05-08 22:37:02 GMT
    Ardrey Kell senior golfer Emily Stinson is getting ready to play in her first professional tournament. She'll tee off at the Symetra Classic at Raintree tomorrow at 8:50. She's truly an amazing story!
    Ardrey Kell senior golfer Emily Stinson is getting ready to play in her first professional tournament. She'll tee off at the Symetra Classic at Raintree tomorrow at 8:50. She's truly an amazing story!

  • Sunday, April 28 2013 7:36 PM EDT2013-04-28 23:36:48 GMT
    Charlotte, NC - (WBTV) One of the most talented running back's in Charlotte history, Elijah Hood, has committed to play football in 2014-15 for the University of Notre Dame. The Charlotte Catholic Cougar,
    One of the most talented running back's in Charlotte history, Elijah Hood, has committed to play football in 2014-15 for the University of Notre Dame.

  • Friday, April 26 2013 4:43 PM EDT2013-04-26 20:43:57 GMT
    Rock Hill, SC (WBTV) – Well into the throws of baseball season, the Winthrop Eagles are hard at work. They have great players all over the diamond, but there's one who faces a challenge bigger than baseball. Michael
    Well into the throws of baseball season, the Winthrop Eagles are hard at work. They have great players all over the diamond, but there's one who faces a challenge bigger than baseball.

  • Friday, April 26 2013 4:09 PM EDT2013-04-26 20:09:21 GMT
    Charlotte, NC (WBTV) – The Lady Knights of Ardrey Kell High School are the defending state champs in golf. Co-captain, Emily Stinson, helped the team to the title, and now she's joining the pros for the
    The Lady Knights of Ardrey Kell High School are the defending state champs in golf. Co-captain, Emily Stinson, helped the team to the title, and now she's joining the pros for the 2013 Symetra Classic.

  • Tuesday, April 23 2013 9:59 PM EDT2013-04-24 01:59:25 GMT
    The Northwestern baseball team is at it again. The regular season is over and the Trojans find themselves at 23-2 as they claimed their 6th straight region title. But now comes the playoffs for Coach
    The Northwestern baseball team is at it again. The regular season is over and the Trojans find themselves at 23-2 as they claimed their 6th straight region title. But now comes the playoffs for Coach

  • Friday, April 19 2013 5:34 PM EDT2013-04-19 21:34:08 GMT
    Charlotte, NC (WBTV) – The Ardrey Kell Knights have a stacked baseball roster this year, full of talented student athletes, but one sticks out for different reasons. Outfielder Foster Machicote has been
    The Ardrey Kell Knights have a stacked baseball roster this year, full of talented student athletes, but one sticks out for different reasons.

  • Tuesday, April 16 2013 8:13 PM EDT2013-04-17 00:13:34 GMT
    For the 2nd time in school history, a Hardin will be the head coach of the football team at Providence High School. Justin Hardin was announced as the new head coach today and will take over for Randy
    For the 2nd time in school history, a Hardin will be the head coach of the football team at Providence High School.  Justin Hardin was announced as the new head coach today and will take over for Randy Long. 

  • Tuesday, March 26 2013 7:28 PM EDT2013-03-26 23:28:17 GMT
    Big high school football news as Porter Ridge head coach Blair Hardin has resigned to take over as the head coach at Freedom. Coach Hardin spent 5 years at Porter Ridge and went 50-18 during his tenure. It
    Big high school football news as Porter Ridge head coach Blair Hardin has resigned to take over as the head coach at Freedom.

  • Tuesday, March 19 2013 7:02 PM EDT2013-03-19 23:02:24 GMT
    Long time West Iredell head football coach Mark Weycker has resigned after 26 seasons. Weycker came to West in 1987 and turned the Warriors into a very competitive program during his tenure. In 12 of
    Long time West Iredell head football coach Mark Weycker has resigned after 26 seasons.

  • Tuesday, March 19 2013 6:10 PM EDT2013-03-19 22:10:01 GMT
    Union Academy will have a new head coach in football in 2013, but it will be a very familiar name among those who are Carolina Panthers fans. Brad Hoover was introduced as the team's new coach at a press
    Union Academy will have a new head coach in football in 2013, but it will be a very familiar name among those who are Carolina Panthers fans.

  • Wednesday, March 13 2013 4:05 PM EDT2013-03-13 20:05:07 GMT
    West Charlotte has a serious competition going on, one between brother and sister. The Porters are a year apart, together they push each other to work hard and chase dreams. So far, it's working. The two
    West Charlotte has a serious competition going on, one between brother and sister. The Porters are a year apart, together they push each other to work hard and chase dreams. So far, it's working. The two have never missed each other's games.

  • Friday, March 8 2013 11:38 PM EST2013-03-09 04:38:50 GMT
    Greensboro, NC (WBTV) - The high school basketball playoffs continued Friday night in Greensboro. In the 1A Boys Quarterfinals defending state champion Winston-Salem Prep outlasted North Rowan in double
    Greensboro, NC (WBTV) - The high school basketball playoffs continued Friday night in Greensboro. In the 1A Boys Quarterfinals defending state champion Winston-Salem Prep outlasted North Rowan in double

  • Friday, March 8 2013 12:02 AM EST2013-03-08 05:02:58 GMT
    Greensboro, NC (WBTV)- The high school basketball playoffs continues Thursday night with the Olympic boys team knocking off Hough 75-55. On the women's side--the defending 3A champion Harding Rams beat
    Greensboro, NC (WBTV)- The high school basketball playoffs continues Thursday night with the Olympic boys team knocking off Hough 75-55. On the women's side--the defending 3A champion Harding Rams beat

  • Wednesday, March 6 2013 11:18 PM EST2013-03-07 04:18:08 GMT
    Greensboro, NC (WBTV) -More Charlotte area high school basketball teams hit the court Wednesday in Greensboro as the playoffs rolled on toward crowning champions. In men's play, Hunter Huss beat Ashbrook
    Greensboro, NC (WBTV) -More Charlotte area high school basketball teams hit the court Wednesday in Greensboro as the playoffs rolled on toward crowning champions. In men's play, Hunter Huss beat Ashbrook

  • Tuesday, March 5 2013 11:44 PM EST2013-03-06 04:44:09 GMT
    Greensboro, NC (WBTV) - Couple of Charlotte based teams hit the basketball court Tuesday night in Greensboro as the state playoffs continued. Cuthbertson beat Trinity in the 2A men's quarterfinals and
    Greensboro, NC (WBTV) - Couple of Charlotte based teams hit the basketball court Tuesday night in Greensboro as the state playoffs continued. Cuthbertson beat Trinity in the 2A men's quarterfinals and

  • Sunday, February 24 2013 8:21 PM EST2013-02-25 01:21:11 GMT
    Charlotte, NC - (WBTV) ** See attached video for interviews ** The Charlotte Catholic swim team, coached by Brian Gross, recently brought home a state championship ... again. Sophomore Nora McCullagh
    The Charlotte Catholic swim team, coached by Brian Gross, recently brought home a state championship ... again.

  • Thursday, February 14 2013 9:19 PM EST2013-02-15 02:19:48 GMT
    Charlotte, NC (WBTV)- Scott Stein met with his new high school football team Myers Park for the first time Thursday. He said he's happy to be back in the Charlotte Mecklenburg school system after spending
    Charlotte, NC (WBTV)- Scott Stein met with his new high school football team Myers Park for the first time Thursday. He said he's happy to be back in the Charlotte Mecklenburg school system after spending

  • Wednesday, February 13 2013 3:00 PM EST2013-02-13 20:00:48 GMT
    After just one season as head coach of St. Stephens, Chris Bunting has resigned to take a job in South Carolina.
    After just one season as head coach of St. Stephens, Chris Bunting has resigned to take a job in South Carolina.

  • Thursday, February 7 2013 11:17 PM EST2013-02-08 04:17:49 GMT
    Charlotte, NC (WBTV)- Sources informed WBTV Sports Thursday night that former Sun Valley head football coach Scott Stein is coming back to the Mecklenburg County school system to become the new head football
    Charlotte, NC (WBTV)- Sources informed WBTV Sports Thursday night that former Sun Valley head football coach Scott Stein is coming back to the Mecklenburg County school system to become the new head football

  • Thursday, February 7 2013 6:06 PM EST2013-02-07 23:06:06 GMT
    Here is a list of student athlete who signed national letters of intent to play football next season. Charlotte Christian Des LawrenceNorth Carolina Wes MedeirosNorwich University Adrian RobinsonColorado
    After 4 years of hard work and dedication in both the classroom as well as on the field, hundreds of student athletes in our area saw their hard work pay off today. 

  • Thursday, February 7 2013 5:04 PM EST2013-02-07 22:04:23 GMT
    When most people think about National Signing Day, they immediately think football. But this is a special day for other student athletes who don't play football. All around our area, we had athletes
    When most people think about National Signing Day, they immediately think football. But this is a special day for other student athletes who don't play football. All around our area, we had athletes

  • Wednesday, February 6 2013 3:03 PM EST2013-02-06 20:03:17 GMT
    South Rowan sophomore, Lavon Hill is a key component of the team, but for reasons that the naked eye can't see.
    South Rowan sophomore, Lavon Hill is a key component of the team, but for reasons that the naked eye can't see.

  • Sunday, January 20 2013 10:46 PM EST2013-01-21 03:46:09 GMT
    Ghana born and Carolina raised, Kwame Donyinah will soon be headed to a major division 1 track and field program in the Southeastern Conference or Atlantic Coast Conference. While the Myers Park senior
    Ghana born and Carolina raised, Kwame Donyinah will soon be headed to a major division 1 track and field program.

  • Wednesday, January 16 2013 5:12 PM EST2013-01-16 22:12:37 GMT
    The Providence Day chargers have an impressive start this season at 16 and 4. A big help to that record is leading scorer, Jordan Watkins, with 18 points per game.
    The Providence Day chargers have an impressive start this season at 16 and 4. A big help to that record is leading scorer, Jordan Watkins, with 18 points per game.

  • Thursday, January 3 2013 5:15 PM EST2013-01-03 22:15:40 GMT
    Charlotte, NC (WBTV) – High school basketball is well under way and Providence Day has a special freshman to watch. Joshua Howard is a 13 year old freshman, which is unique in itself, but even more interesting
    High school basketball is well under way and Providence Day has a special freshman to watch.

  • Sunday, December 16 2012 9:29 PM EST2012-12-17 02:29:01 GMT
    Charlotte, NC - (WBTV) Charlotte area swim club, SwimMAC, has produced many awards from the Olympic and on down to the junior level. Last weekend the team won the winter Junior National Championships,
    Last weekend the team won the winter Junior National Championships, they also won the summer title.

  • Wednesday, December 12 2012 10:39 AM EST2012-12-12 15:39:38 GMT
    Charlotte, NC (WBTV) – Katelyn Storey has had a successful start to her senior year at Salisbury High School. Storey played a part in four of the five state titles the tennis team won, but she wasn't
    Katelyn Storey has had a successful start to her senior year at Salisbury High School.

  • Sunday, December 9 2012 8:25 PM EST2012-12-10 01:25:22 GMT
    Charlotte, NC - (WBTV) You may remember the tragic story of Duke wide receiver Blair Holiday, he was injured in a jet ski accident this past July. Team-mate, and Monroe native Jamison Crowder .. was

    When Blue Devils football coach David Cutcliffe was in Charlotte for the Belk Bowl preview this past week, he had much to say about Crowder, who has been playing in place of the injured Holiday.

  • Thursday, December 6 2012 9:43 PM EST2012-12-07 02:43:32 GMT
    Charlotte, NC - (WBTV) Seven of our high schools went to the state championships last weekend, three came home with the title... Butler, South Iredell and East Lincoln. The playoff system will be changing
    The NCHSAA voted Thursday, and they will be getting rid of the pod system for football playoffs except in 1A and 1AA.

  • Sunday, December 2 2012 6:25 PM EST2012-12-02 23:25:14 GMT
    7 area high school football teams, competed for a state title this weekend: BUTLER 56 JACK BRITT 28 EAST LINCOLN 24 TARBORO 20 HAVELOCK 55 CONCORD 21 GREENWOOD 31 NORTHWESTERN 24 SOUTH IREDELL 30

    seven area high school football teams, competed for a state title this weekend:

  • Tuesday, November 27 2012 9:35 PM EST2012-11-28 02:35:41 GMT
    Charlotte, NC (WBTV) The Charlotte Catholic Cougars are in the state title game, after being knocked out of the regional finals last season by Crest. This Saturday, the Cougars will play Northern Guilford.
    WBTV's annual Football Friday Night State Championship Preview Show is Friday, November 30th at 11:35pm.

  • Tuesday, November 27 2012 8:39 PM EST2012-11-28 01:39:32 GMT
    Charlotte, NC (WBTV) This weekend, the NCHSAA will hold the High School football State Championships. We have 6 local teams vying for titles starting with Porter Ridge on Friday Night. Coach Blair
    WBTV's annual Football Friday Night State Championship Preview Show is Friday, November 30th at 11:35pm.

  • Thursday, November 15 2012 4:28 PM EST2012-11-15 21:28:16 GMT
    Madeline Hoskins is keeping busy her junior year, but it's nothing new to her. The Salisbury Hornet has played golf and tennis her entire high school career, and it's the second
    Madeline Hoskins is keeping busy her junior year, but it's nothing new to her. She has played golf and tennis her entire high school career, and it's the second year of sweet success for both.

  • Tuesday, November 13 2012 6:32 PM EST2012-11-13 23:32:34 GMT
    Salisbury, NC (WBTV) – The Salisbury Hornets had all eyes on them as they competed for the 1-A/2-A women's golf title at the Foxfire Resort in late October. The attention didn't faze them as they won the
    The Salisbury Hornets had all eyes on them as they competed for the 1-A/2-A women's golf title at the Foxfire Resort in late October.

  • Thursday, November 8 2012 6:21 PM EST2012-11-08 23:21:01 GMT
    Charlotte, NC (WBTV) – Ardrey Kell High School took the 4A State Championship in women's golf for the second time in three years. The Knights felt confident after an undefeated regular season and a second
    Ardrey Kell High School took the 4A State Championship in women's golf for the second time in three years.

  • Wednesday, November 7 2012 6:46 PM EST2012-11-07 23:46:14 GMT
    Lincolnton, NC (WBTV) -The Lincolnton Wolves are a team to keep an eye on in the 2A high school footbll state playoffs. They started slow but turned things around winning five straight including their
    Lincolnton, NC (WBTV) -The Lincolnton Wolves are a team to keep an eye on in the 2A high school footbll state playoffs. They started slow but turned things around winning five straight including their

  • Thursday, November 1 2012 4:49 PM EDT2012-11-01 20:49:12 GMT
    Dallas, NC(WBTV) – North Gaston may be out of the playoffs, but Russell Threatt still considers his three years with the Wildcats a big success. Threatt has been playing football his entire life, but
    North Gaston may be out of the playoffs, but Russell Threatt still considers his three years with the Wildcats a big success.

  • Tuesday, October 30 2012 4:57 PM EDT2012-10-30 20:57:56 GMT
    NCHSAA First Round Football Pairings Class 4-AA Mideast (8) Cary at (1) Richmond (5) Wake Forest-Rolesville at (4) Wakefield (6) Heritage at (3) Leesville Road (7) Laney at (2) Middle Creek Class
    NCHSAA First Round Football Pairings Class 4-AA Mideast (8) Cary at (1) Richmond (5) Wake Forest-Rolesville at (4) Wakefield (6) Heritage at (3) Leesville Road (7) Laney at (2) Middle Creek Class

  • Thursday, October 25 2012 7:11 PM EDT2012-10-25 23:11:25 GMT
    Concord, NC(WBTV) – Central Cabarrus High School is gearing up for a big fight on Friday night, and not just on the football field. All month long, area schools have been showing their support of breast cancer
    Central Cabarrus High School is gearing up for a big fight on Friday night, and not just on the football field. The school is holding a "pink out" event, organized by the HOSA group.

  • Wednesday, October 24 2012 11:05 PM EDT2012-10-25 03:05:49 GMT
    Charlotte, NC (WBTV)- Tough news on the high school scene for one of our local athletes. Mallard Creek senior wide receiver Marquez North is going to miss the rest of the season set to have surgery on
    Charlotte, NC (WBTV)- Tough news on the high school scene for one of our local athletes. Mallard Creek senior wide receiver Marquez North is going to miss the rest of the season set to have surgery on

  • Tuesday, October 16 2012 11:07 PM EDT2012-10-17 03:07:55 GMT
    Charlotte, NC (WBTV) This weeks WBTV Ford Game of the Week features the 7-1 Weddington Warriors at the 6-2 Sun Valley Spartans. Both teams are undefeated in the Southern Carolina Conference. Weddington
    Both teams are undefeated in the Southern Carolina Conference.

  • Thursday, October 11 2012 7:23 PM EDT2012-10-11 23:23:08 GMT
    CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) – Exciting news for Butler High School's Uriah LeMay; the Senior wide receiver was honored today in front of his faithful bulldog fans. Everybody was on hand, including Coach Brian
    Exciting news for Butler High School's Uriah LeMay; the Senior wide receiver was honored today in front of his faithful bulldog fans.

  • Wednesday, October 10 2012 6:35 PM EDT2012-10-10 22:35:18 GMT
    Charlotte, NC (WBTV)- The 2012 Shrine Bowl list was released today for North Carolina and South Carolina. It's slim pickens for local athletes on the South Carolina side with Alex Sims of South Pointe,
    Charlotte, NC (WBTV)- The 2012 Shrine Bowl list was released today for North Carolina and South Carolina. It's slim pickens for local athletes on the South Carolina side with Alex Sims of South Pointe,

  • Tuesday, October 9 2012 9:12 PM EDT2012-10-10 01:12:24 GMT
    Charlotte, NC - (WBTV) This Friday, October 12th, WBTV will feature East Lincoln vs. Lake Norman Charter as the WBTV Ford Game of the Week. Both teams are undefeated, so this matchup could determine

    This Friday, October 12th, WBTV will feature East Lincoln vs. Lake Norman Charter as the WBTV Ford Game of the Week.

  • Tuesday, October 9 2012 8:49 PM EDT2012-10-10 00:49:23 GMT
    Charlotte, NC - (WBTV) Butler wide receiver and Georgia Bulldogs commit Uriah Lemay has picked up a big honor from the United States Marine Corps. He will represent the east team in January's nationally

    Butler wide receiver and Georgia Bulldogs commit Uriah Lemay has picked up a big honor from the United States Marine Corps.

  • Monday, October 1 2012 1:37 PM EDT2012-10-01 17:37:00 GMT
    Charlotte, NC - (WBTV) WBTV has selected Davidson Day at Charlotte Country Day, as the High School 'Ford Game of the Week' for Friday October 7th. Both of the schools are elite private High School football
    WBTV has selected Davidson Day at Charlotte Country Day, as the High School 'Ford Game of the Week' for Friday October 7th.

  • Saturday, September 29 2012 10:57 PM EDT2012-09-30 02:57:04 GMT
    Charlotte, NC - (WBTV) WBTV received many calls into our newsroom about BJ Beecher Friday night, so we reached out to Concord head coach Glen Padgett. The Spiders Quarterback did strain his knee in Friday's

    The Spiders are 7-0, and lead the South Piedmont Conference.

  • Thursday, September 27 2012 3:34 PM EDT2012-09-27 19:34:13 GMT
    CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) – The men's varsity soccer team of Ardrey Kell High School has a new coach this year, one like never before. Kim Montgomery is the new leader of the team, known amongst the guys as Coach
    The men's varsity soccer team of Ardrey Kell High School has a new coach this year, one like never before. Kim Montgomery is the new leader of the Knights, known amongst the guys as Coach Monty. It's the first time in her career that she's coached males and she is really enjoying it.

  • Friday, September 14 2012 12:32 PM EDT2012-09-14 16:32:43 GMT
    Statesville, NC (WBTV) -Statesville High School starting quarterback Carlis Parker will miss the next three weeks due to a meiscus tear in his left knee. The Virginia Tech commit will be replaced by East
    Statesville, NC (WBTV) -Statesville High School starting quarterback Carlis Parker will miss the next three weeks due to a meiscus tear in his left knee. The Virginia Tech commit will be replaced by East

  • Wednesday, September 5 2012 1:34 PM EDT2012-09-05 17:34:57 GMT
    Charlotte, NC - (WBTV) Outside of any playoff game Porter Ridge and A.L Brown may play, this is going to be there toughest test all season long. A.L Brown returns such a dynamic offense from last years

    Outside of any playoff game Porter Ridge and A.L Brown may play, this is going to be there toughest test all season long.

  • Wednesday, September 5 2012 12:49 PM EDT2012-09-05 16:49:27 GMT
    Charlotte, NC - (WBTV) The Charlotte 49ers have landed another star from Porter Ridge high school. Pirates head coach Blair Hardin says running back/strong safety Chris Duffy has verbally committed to
    Running back/strong safety Chris Duffy has verbally committed to the program.

  • Thursday, August 30 2012 8:54 PM EDT2012-08-31 00:54:43 GMT
    Waxhaw, NC (WBTV) -Marvin Ridge High School had a tough week on and off the football field this past week first losing to Ardrey Kell last Friday, then they found out they would have to forfeit their
    Waxhaw, NC (WBTV) -Marvin Ridge High School had a tough week on and off the football field this past week first losing to Ardrey Kell last Friday, then they found out they would have to forfeit their

  • Thursday, August 30 2012 8:50 PM EDT2012-08-31 00:50:22 GMT
    Dallas, NC (WBTV) -Coach Mike Patton at North Gaston picked up his first win as varsity head football coach last Friday snapping an on the field 28 game losing streak. The program was 1-42 since winning
    Dallas, NC (WBTV) -Coach Mike Patton at North Gaston picked up his first win as varsity head football coach last Friday snapping an on the field 28 game losing streak. The program was 1-42 since winning

  • Tuesday, August 21 2012 7:02 PM EDT2012-08-21 23:02:37 GMT
    Charlotte, NC - (WBTV) Not good news for coach Scott Miller at South Iredell, they will be without one of their best defensive players for a while. Starting Linebacker Lachanston Smith will be out a
    Not good news for coach Scott Miller at South Iredell, they will be without one of their best defensive players for a while.

  • Friday, August 17 2012 3:24 PM EDT2012-08-17 19:24:10 GMT
    Shelby, NC (WBTV) -The Shelby Golden Lions got their high school football varsity season home opener started early with a Thursday night match-up againg powerhouse A.L. Brown because Shelby is scheduled
    Shelby, NC (WBTV) -The Shelby Golden Lions got their high school football varsity season home opener started early with a Thursday night match-up againg powerhouse A.L. Brown because Shelby is scheduled

  • Thursday, August 16 2012 5:11 PM EDT2012-08-16 21:11:55 GMT
    CHINA GROVE, NC (WBTV) – The Carson Cougars and all the other teams in the state have to wait until Friday for their first taste of action are looking to redeem themselves after a 4 and 7 season last
    The Carson Cougars and all the other teams in the state have to wait until Friday for their first taste of action are looking to redeem themselves after a 4 and 7 season last year.

  • Wednesday, August 15 2012 9:05 PM EDT2012-08-16 01:05:13 GMT
    Kannapolis, NC (WBTV) -If you dont want to wait until Friday for the official kickoff to the high school football season then you are more than welcome to head to Shelby Thursday night when they kick-off
    Kannapolis, NC (WBTV) -If you dont want to wait until Friday for the official kickoff to the high school football season then you are more than welcome to head to Shelby Thursday night when they kick-off

  • Tuesday, August 14 2012 6:49 PM EDT2012-08-14 22:49:19 GMT
    China Grove, NC (WBTV) -Getting closer and closer to the kickoff to the regular season of high school football. Most teams are putting the finishing touches on Friday's game plan like the Carson Cougars.
    Getting closer and closer to the kickoff to the regular season of high school football. Most teams are putting the finishing touches on Friday's game plan like the Carson Cougars.

  • Thursday, August 9 2012 6:39 PM EDT2012-08-09 22:39:38 GMT
    Charlotte, NC (WBTV) -High school football season starts next Friday, August 17th and some fans are already looking ahead to some big time rivalries on the schedule like Charlotte Country Day at Charlotte
    Charlotte, NC (WBTV) -High school football season starts next Friday, August 17th and some fans are already looking ahead to some big time rivalries on the schedule like Charlotte Country Day at Charlotte

  • Thursday, August 9 2012 10:40 AM EDT2012-08-09 14:40:23 GMT
    Shelby, NC (WBTV) -Wednesday marked the first day that schools in North Carolina could scrimmage so Shelby hosted Crest and South Carolina powers Gaffney and York. It was actually York's second scrimmage
    Shelby, NC (WBTV) -Wednesday marked the first day that schools in North Carolina could scrimmage so Shelby hosted Crest and South Carolina powers Gaffney and York. It was actually York's second scrimmage

  • Wednesday, August 8 2012 7:58 PM EDT2012-08-08 23:58:42 GMT
    Charlotte, NC (WBTV) -Providence Day is hard at work hoping to defend their first independent schools state title since 1986. They have 19 of 22 starters returning after losing only five players. One
    Charlotte, NC (WBTV) -Providence Day is hard at work hoping to defend their first independent schools state title since 1986. They have 19 of 22 starters returning after losing only five players. One

  • Sunday, August 5 2012 9:18 PM EDT2012-08-06 01:18:49 GMT
    Charlotte, NC - (WBTV) The York Cougars are coming off a 10 and 4 season. Head Coach Bobby Carroll is back for his 2nd year as head coach, and the offense will once again be led by his son Spencer Carroll
    The York Cougars are coming off a 10 and 4 season.

  • Friday, August 3 2012 7:12 PM EDT2012-08-03 23:12:24 GMT
    Salisbury, NC (WBTV) - Coach Joe Pinyan's Salisbury Hornets have played some good football over the years with nine straight winning seasons inlcuding an 11-3 campaign last year. They once again bring
    Salisbury, NC (WBTV) - Coach Joe Pinyan's Salisbury Hornets have played some good football over the years with nine straight winning seasons inlcuding an 11-3 campaign last year. They once again bring

  • Thursday, August 2 2012 7:22 PM EDT2012-08-02 23:22:19 GMT
    Lincolnton, NC (WBTV) -The Lincolnton Wolves may take a step back in 2012 after a 14-2 campaign last season taking them to the 2A state title. Coach Scott Cloninger only has three starter back on offense
    Lincolnton, NC (WBTV) -The Lincolnton Wolves may take a step back in 2012 after a 14-2 campaign last season taking them to the 2A state title. Coach Scott Cloninger only has three starter back on offense

  • Wednesday, August 1 2012 6:37 PM EDT2012-08-01 22:37:03 GMT
    Matthews, NC (WBTV) -The Butler Bulldogs are on a mission to get back to the 4AA State Title game. They're loaded with talent with players like quarterback Riley Ferguson who has verbally committed to
    Matthews, NC (WBTV) -The Butler Bulldogs are on a mission to get back to the 4AA State Title game. They're loaded with talent with players like quarterback Riley Ferguson who has verbally committed to

  • Tuesday, July 31 2012 10:43 PM EDT2012-08-01 02:43:40 GMT
    Charlotte, NC - (WBTV) Not only is Richmond Senior a top contender for the Southeastern 4A Conference Title, but Coach Paul Hoggard's Raiders will be a major player in who wins the 4AA State Title. They
    The 30th season of Football Friday Night begins Friday, August 10th; with the preview show at 11:35pm.

  • Monday, July 30 2012 11:52 AM EDT2012-07-30 15:52:10 GMT
    CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) – The Charlotte Catholic Cougars hit the field early Monday morning to start their intensive football training. Head Coach Jim Oddo has a lot of hope for the team with several starters
    The Charlotte Catholic Cougars hit the field early Monday morning to start their intensive football training. Head Coach Jim Oddo has a lot of hope for the team with several starters coming back and high expectations to meet.

  • Friday, July 20 2012 7:56 PM EDT2012-07-20 23:56:44 GMT
    Gastonia, NC (WBTV) -Chris Medlin's Forestview Jaguars are poised to some good things in 2012. He has 27 lettermen returning with seven starters on defense and eight on offense. Quarterback Logan Bradley
    Gastonia, NC (WBTV) -Chris Medlin's Forestview Jaguars are poised to some good things in 2012. He has 27 lettermen returning with seven starters on defense and eight on offense. Quarterback Logan Bradley

  • Thursday, July 19 2012 7:24 PM EDT2012-07-19 23:24:26 GMT
    Mooresville, NC (WBTV) -High School Football in Mooresville this year won't quite be the same. Legendary Coach Joe Popp passed away Thursday morning in his sleep at the age of 82. Back in 2010, Popp
    Mooresville, NC (WBTV) -High School Football in Mooresville this year won't quite be the same. Legendary Coach Joe Popp passed away Thursday morning in his sleep at the age of 82. Back in 2010, Popp

  • Wednesday, July 18 2012 6:19 PM EDT2012-07-18 22:19:06 GMT
    Mint Hill, NC (WBTV) -High School football is less than a month away. We all know how good Butler is going to be in the Southwestern 4A, but they will once again be pushed to the limit by Independence.
    Mint Hill, NC (WBTV) -High School football is less than a month away. We all know how good Butler is going to be in the Southwestern 4A, but they will once again be pushed to the limit by Independence.

  • Tuesday, July 10 2012 8:31 PM EDT2012-07-11 00:31:33 GMT
    Charlotte, NC - (WBTV) Your football coundtown may have already started .. I know ours has. The Football Friday Night preview show is a month from today, August 10th. West Rowan has won the last 8 North
    West Rowan has won the last 8 North Piedmont Conference Titles, but this season Statesville may be ready to end that streak.

  • Tuesday, June 19 2012 12:06 PM EDT2012-06-19 16:06:15 GMT
    CONCORD, NC (WBTV) – The High School Player Development (HSPD) program teamed up with the National Guard and the NFL to host a football camp for local high school athletes. The camp started June 13 and
    The High School Player Development (HSPD) program teamed up with the National Guard and the NFL to host a football camp for local high school athletes.

  • Monday, June 18 2012 11:57 PM EDT2012-06-19 03:57:32 GMT
    Charlotte, NC - (WBTV) The Hough girls Soccer team received a big honor Monday morning. The 4A state champs received medals from ESPN. The award is for earning the top spot in ESPN's national poll. Hough
    Charlotte, NC - (WBTV) The Hough girls Soccer team received a big honor Monday morning. The 4A state champs received medals from ESPN. The award is for earning the top spot in ESPN's national poll. Hough

  • Wednesday, June 13 2012 6:18 PM EDT2012-06-13 22:18:29 GMT
    Marshville, NC (WBTV) -A former local high school athlete is giving back to his community. Dorenzo Hudson, Virginia Tech Hokies' basketball star and recent graduate, is holding a camp at his former high
    Marshville, NC (WBTV) -A former local high school athlete is giving back to his community. Dorenzo Hudson, Virginia Tech Hokies' basketball star and recent graduate, is holding a camp at his former high

  • Saturday, June 9 2012 11:09 PM EDT2012-06-10 03:09:18 GMT
    Charlotte, NC (WBTV) - Charlotte United's 93 Gold, U18 boys soccer team is prepping for next weekend's National Regionals in Greenville, SC. The 2010 and 2012 state champions, say their coach, Mike
    Charlotte, NC (WBTV) - Charlotte United's 93 Gold, U18 boys soccer team is prepping for next weekend's National Regionals in Greenville, SC. The 2010 and 2012 state champions, say their coach, Mike

  • Tuesday, June 5 2012 10:05 PM EDT2012-06-06 02:05:38 GMT
    Charlotte, NC (WBTV) WBTV Sports has learned Myers Park girls basketball coach Dustin Terrel is moving on. Terrel is not going far though, the Lady Mustangs head coach will be the Assistant coach for
    Charlotte, NC (WBTV) WBTV Sports has learned Myers Park girls basketball coach Dustin Terrel is moving on. Terrel is not going far though, the Lady Mustangs head coach will be the Assistant coach for

  • Sunday, June 3 2012 7:58 PM EDT2012-06-03 23:58:59 GMT
    High School Softball Scores: Pikeville Aycock 7, Fred T. Foard 2 *AYCOCK WINS 3A STATE TITLE* Camden 2, South Stanly 9 *SOUTH STANLY WINS 1A STATE TITLE*
    High School Softball Scores: Pikeville Aycock 7, Fred T. Foard 2 *AYCOCK WINS 3A STATE TITLE* Camden 2, South Stanly 9 *SOUTH STANLY WINS 1A STATE TITLE*

  • Saturday, May 19 2012 3:31 PM EDT2012-05-19 19:31:44 GMT
    MAIDEN, NC (WBTV) – Another team with a bright future looking ahead to next season is the Maiden Blue Devils. The biggest little football town in the world now has a lot to smile about when it comes to
    The biggest little football town in the world now has a lot to smile about when it comes to baseball.

  • Saturday, May 19 2012 3:23 PM EDT2012-05-19 19:23:35 GMT
    KANNAPOLIS, NC (WBTV) – Prior to this year, the A. L. Brown soccer program wasn't taken seriously- that's changing thanks to this season. The Wonders placed third in conference and made it to the second
    Prior to this year, the A. L. Brown soccer program wasn't taken seriously- that's changing thanks to this season.

  • Sunday, May 13 2012 10:39 PM EDT2012-05-14 02:39:49 GMT
    Charlotte Catholic High School senior, Kyle Johnson, picked up his 4th straight state title in tennis, Saturday afternoon at the Burlington Tennis Center. Johnson, is the only player to win four consecutive
    Johnson is the only player to win four consecutive men's singles titles in NCHSAA history

  • Sunday, April 22 2012 8:24 PM EDT2012-04-23 00:24:09 GMT
    TAYLORSVILLE, NC (WBTV) – The lady cougars of Central Alexander are after more than just another championship. Taylorsville is a small town with a huge sports interest. In fact, they've even coined the
    TAYLORSVILLE, NC (WBTV) – The lady cougars of Central Alexander are after more than just another championship. Taylorsville is a small town with a huge sports interest. In fact, they've even coined the

  • Friday, April 20 2012 11:45 PM EDT2012-04-21 03:45:44 GMT
    The lady cougars of Central Academy of Technology and Arts are creating a name for themselves. CATA has put together an impressive soccer program full of honor roll students and skilled players.

  • Sunday, April 15 2012 9:46 PM EDT2012-04-16 01:46:39 GMT
    Since the addition of head coach J.P. Culp, the Trojans have progressed quickly into becoming a playoff contender.

  • Sunday, February 12 2012 3:01 PM EST2012-02-12 20:01:58 GMT
    Charlotte Hornets legend, Muggsy Bogues, is the boys head basketball coach at United Faith Christian Academy in Charlotte.

  • Tuesday, January 17 2012 5:04 PM EST2012-01-17 22:04:45 GMT
    CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) - It's not too often, that you see boys vs. girls, practicing against each other. Myers Park High School Girls Basketball coach, Dustin Terrel, does just that. The first-year head

  • Wednesday, December 28 2011 10:27 AM EST2011-12-28 15:27:46 GMT
    High school student Dustin Hipps is doing it all in his senior year: baseball, basketball, football… and volunteering too! His good deeds aren't going unnoticed.

  • Wednesday, October 26 2011 4:07 PM EDT2011-10-26 20:07:45 GMT
    Maiden football hasn't been the same since the Fall of 2010 when they came across one very special boy named Robbie Caskey.

  • Wednesday, October 19 2011 11:49 AM EDT2011-10-19 15:49:20 GMT
    A feel good story hidden in the football team of York High School all led by Coach Bobby Carroll.