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.

Stadium Spotlight Tour: Mitchell County

We’re 104 days away from the start of the 2023 High School Football season in North Carolina, so to get you ready for the first Friday night kickoff of the season, I’m going to start showcasing some of my favorite stadiums across the state. First on the list is one …

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What’s your Favorite Stadium?

We’re only in the month of May and spring football for most schools is just now cranking up, but trust me when I tell you this, it won’t seem like long before we start feeling those cool, crisp breezes, and watching the leaves change from a warm shade of green …

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NCHSAA Board of Directors concludes 2023 Spring Meeting

CHAPEL HILL, NC – The North Carolina High School Athletic Association Board of Directors completed its Spring Meeting today at the NCHSAA office and voted to approve several items that will positively impact student athletes across the state.   Upon a recommendation from the Policy Committee and the Name, Image …

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Starmount searching for new coach in 2023

  First reported by Deana King of NCPreps.com, Starmount High School will be searching for a new head football coach for the 2023 season. Starmount High School located in Boonville NC has an opening for Head Football Coach. Teaching position is TBA. Contact: Principal Jonathan Frasher at jonathan.frasher@yadkin.k12.nc.us. — Deana …

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2023 NCCA East-West All-Star Football Rosters Announced

The North Carolina Coaches Association has announced the rosters for the 2023 East-West All-Star football game to be played on July 19th at Jamieson Stadium on the campus of Grimsley High School in Greensboro. The game will feature some of the best recently graduated football players from around the state. …

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Corinth Holders selects Samek

Sources tell CarolinaPreps.com that Martin Samek will be announced as the new head football coach at Corinth Holders High School. Formerly the head coach at Rolesville, Samek brings over 20 years of experience to the program. The Martin Samek File:  Hometown: Crucible, PA Background: U.S. Coast Guard Veteran Coaching Background: …

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CP next level opportunity

Are you looking to burst onto the scene as a prep sportswriter or college recruiting insider?  If so, then CarolinaPreps.com may be the perfect place for you to start your path and accelerate  your career to the next level. CP is looking for a highly motivated person to take over …

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Top 25 Roundup – Round 4

Here are how the teams ranked in the CarolinaPreps.com Top25 Power Rankings fared during the fourth round of the NCHSAA playoffs. 4A Class Rank School Record Result 1 Hough (14-0) Def. East Forsyth 26-14 2 Chambers (13-1) Def. Weddington 45-14 3 East Forsyth (11-2) Lost to Hough 26-14 4 Cardinal …

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NCHSAA 4th Round Playoff Pairings

1A FOOTBALL  EAST #4 Northampton (10-2) at #1 Tarboro (11-1) #6 Pender (8-3) at #2 Northside (11-1)   WEST #9 Murphy (9-4) at #4 Robbinsville (9-3) #3 Mitchell (11-2) at #2 Mount Airy (13-0)   2A FOOTBALL  EAST #5 St. Pauls (11-0) at #1 Princeton (12-0) #10 Wallace-Rose Hill (11-2) …

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