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.

Stats and streaks heading into Week 1 of the fall season

With the 2021 prep football season kicking off tonight, here are the current stats and streaks heading into the fall campaign. Winning Streak Leaders Reidsville – 20 Winston-Salem Mount Tabor – 11 Greensboro Grimsley – 10 Tarboro – 9 Charlotte Catholic – 8 Salisbury – 7 Raleigh Leesville Road – …

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Best high school games in NC this week? They’re in Raleigh, Durham, Winston-Salem

High School football. Just think about how that sounds. Sure, it’s just three words strung together, but the meaning and magnitude of what it stands for runs deep in the veins of Americana. The fabric of many small towns and communities are woven with stories and pride that surround a …

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