Chris Hughes

Nicknamed the 'Guru of High School Football' by Charlotte Observer columnist Langston Wertz, Jr., Chris Hughes is the Founder and Managing Editor of CarolinaPreps.com. A lifelong fan of the game, Chris grew up in Kannapolis and has devoted most of his life to covering the sport. Before starting CarolinaPreps, he spent time as a coach at multiple schools and is a U.S. Army veteran.

Gray’s Creek looking for assistant football coaches

Gray’s Creek High School (4A) located in Cumberland County is looking for qualified coaches on both sides of the football, but preferably on the defensive side for defensive line and defensive backs. Teaching positions that are open as of now are in Math, English, and EC. Further positions may come …

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Union Pines introduces Bryan Till

Union Pines High School held a press conference today announcing the hiring of Bryan Till as their new head football coach.  Till brings an impressive coaching resume with him to Cameron, most recently serving as the head football coach at Richmond County. He experienced a lot of success in his …

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Denson takes the reigns at Richmond

The Richmond Raiders selected one of their own tonight to lead their highly successful football program. The Board of Education approved Brad Denson to be their 12th head coach in program history. A highly decorated player and state championship quarterback for the Raiders, he’s now charged with the task of …

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Fitzgerald chosen to lead West Iredell football program

West Iredell High School has selected Sean Fitzgerald to lead its football program following a thorough search. Fitzgerald comes to the school following a very successful six-year stint as an assistant coach at neighboring Lake Norman. He replaces Matt Wilson who departed following the 2023 season to take the reins …

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Elkin tabs Baker to lead program

Elkin, January 11, 2023 – Elkin City Schools is thrilled to announce the appointment of Brad Baker as the new head football coach for the Elkin High School Varsity Football Team. With an impressive track record of success and a commitment to fostering both athletic excellence and character development, Coach …

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West Stanly brings Jackson back home to lead Colts

The Stanly County Board of Education has approved the hiring of Ralph Jackson to become the head football coach at West Stanly. Jackson, an alumnus of West Stanly and Fayetteville State University comes to the Colts following nine seasons at Anson County.  Before that, he was the head coach at …

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Harnett Central has DC opening

Harnett Central (3A) located in Angier is looking for a defensive coordinator.  A PE teaching position is available with this coaching role.  Send a resume and cover letter to head football coach Cory Barnes at jbarnes@harnett.k12.nc.us.  

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Exclusive Video: David House promoted at South Davidson

South Davidson didn’t have to look far for their new leader as defensive coordinator David House was promoted to the role of head football coach today at a press conference in the school cafeteria. Principal Chris Adams announced the new hire to the players and media in attendance and House …

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Jenks takes over at Martin County

Martin County has selected  Hunter Jenks to take over their football program.  Jenks, a former head football coach at South Johnston, and most recently Clayton High School has over 17 years of coaching experience in North Carolina and has complied 41-22 record. Jenks comes to Martin County from Millbrook High …

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