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.

Top-25 Roundup: Round 4

Here are how the teams ranked in the CarolinaPreps.com Top-25 Power Rankings fared during the 4th round of the NCHSAA football playoffs. 4A Rank School Record Opponent Result 1 Grimsley (13-1) at Weddington L 44-27 2 Rolesville (12-2) vs. Cardinal Gibbons L 28-21 3 Butler (12-2) vs. Independence L 10-7 …

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Top-25 Power Rankings: Round 4

The CarolinaPreps.com Top-25 Power Rankings following the 3rd round of the NCHSAA playoffs have been released. 4A Rank School Record Prev. 1 Grimsley (13-0) 1 2 Rolesville (12-1) 2 3 Butler (12-1) 3 4 Cleveland (13-0) 5 5 Hoggard (12-1) 6 6 Weddington (11-2) 7 7 Cardinal Gibbons (11-2) 8 …

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Top-25 Roundup: Round 3

Here is how the teams ranked in the CarolinaPreps.com Top-25 Power Rankings fared during Round 3 of the NCHSAA State Playoffs. 4A Rank School Record Opponent Result 1 Grimsley (13-0) vs. Hough W 42-35 2 Rolesville (12-1) vs. Fuquay-Varina W 69-21 3 Butler (12-1) vs. Mount Tabor W 49-13 4 …

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Top-25 Power Rankings: Round 3

The CarolinaPreps Top-25 Power Rankings for Round 3 have been released. 4A Rank School Record Prev. 1 Grimsley (12-0) 1 2 Rolesville (11-1) 2 3 Butler (11-1) 3 4 Hough (11-1) 4 5 Cleveland (12-0) 6 6 Hoggard (11-1) 8 7 Weddington (10-2) 9 8 Cardinal Gibbons (10-2) 10 9 …

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Top-25 Roundup: Round 2

Here is how the teams ranked in the CarolinaPreps.com Top-25 Power Rankings fared during Round 2 of the NCHSAA playoffs. 4A Rank School Record Opponent Result 1 Grimsley (12-0) vs. Sun Valley W 56-24 2 Rolesville (11-1) vs. Wake Forest W 49-13 3 Butler (11-1) vs. West Forsyth W 47-7 …

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Top-25 Power Rankings: Round 2

The CarolinaPreps.com Top-25 Power Rankings presented by Red Zone Strength have been released. 4A Rank School Record Prev. 1 Grimsley (11-0) 1 2 Rolesville (10-1) 2 3 Butler (10-1) 3 4 Hough (10-1) 4 5 Cleveland (11-0) 6 6 Mooresville (11-0) 5 7 Hoggard (10-1) 8 8 Weddington (9-2) 9 …

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Wando has head football coach opening

Wando High School (5A / Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina)  is searching for a head football coach.  All teaching subject areas will be considered for the right candidate. Successful head coaching experience is preferred, and candidates must be eligible for a South Carolina Teaching Certificate.   Application Link: (Click here)    …

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Top 25 Roundup: Round 1

Here is a look at how the teams ranked in the CarolinaPreps Top-25 Power Rankings fared during Round 1 of the NCHSAA playoffs. 4A Rank School Record Opponent Result 1 Grimsley (11-0) vs. North Mecklenburg W 54-0 2 Rolesville (10-1) vs. Purnell Swett W 62-0 3 Butler (10-1) vs. Alexander …

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