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.

Jordan-Matthews Jamboree

The Jordan-Matthews High School Football Program,  located in Siler City will be hosting its 3rd Annual Don Beane Jamboree on Friday, August 16th at 6 pm. They are looking to have a 6-8 team event. If interested please email Head Coach Ryan Johnson at rjohnson2@chatham.k12.nc.us.

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Bryan Till steps down at Richmond

Rockingham – Bryan Till has announced that he is stepping down from his position as head football coach at Richmond Senior High School, a position he’s occupied since 2017. While at Richmond, Till compiled a 55-23 record in his seven seasons as the Raiders leader and has an overall career …

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Corinth Holders 2024 Jamboree

Corinth Holders HS (4A) located in Johnston County will be hosting a preseason jamboree on Friday, August 16th.  Contact head football coach Martin Samek at martinsamek@johnston.k12.nc.us if your team is interested in participating.  

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Richard Bailey named head coach for 88th Shrine Bowl

Scotland head football coach Richard Bailey has been named as the North Carolina head coach for the 88th Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas to be played next December.  Bailey has been a head coach in North Carolina since the 2000 season and has posted 247 wins in his career. He …

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South Carolina dominates Tarheels for 24-0 Shrine Bowl victory

South Carolina’s defense smothered the Tarheel squad en route to a convincing 24-0 shutout win over North Carolina in the 87th annual Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas. Appalachian State-bound quarterback Matthew Wilson from Rock Hill was named the game’s most outstanding player.  Wilson’s two touchdown passes paired with the ferocious …

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Biff Poggi highlights 2024 ENCFCA Winter Clinic

The 2024 Eastern N.C. Football Coaches Association Winter Clinic will be held on Saturday, January 27th at the Greenville Hilton. The clinic will begin at 8:00 a.m. and the sessions will be in the Carolina Ballroom. The cost is $30 per coach (cash or check only) The keynote speaker will …

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