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.

2023 East-West All-Star Game Rosters Announced

The North Carolina Coaches Association has announced the rosters for the 2023 East-West All-Star football game to be played on Sunday, December 17, at 2:00 p.m., at Grimsley’s Jamieson Stadium.  The game will feature some of the best senior football players from around the state. East Roster Player Pos. Ht.  …

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Top-25 Power Rankings: Week 10

The CarolinaPreps – Red Zone Strength Top-25 Power Rankings have been released for Week 10 of the 2023 High School Football Season.   4A Rank School Record Prev. 1 Grimsley (8-0) 1 2 Rolesville (7-1) 3 3 Butler (8-1) 2 4 Weddington (7-1) 4 5 Hough (7-1) 5 6 Mooresville …

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Top-25 Roundup: Week 9

Here are how the teams ranked in the CarolinaPreps Top-25 Power Rankings fared during Week 9.   4A Rank School Record Opponent Result Streak 1 Grimsley (8-0) at Southwest Guilford W 49-6 W8 2 Butler (8-1) at #23 Charlotte Catholic W 24-21 W8 3 Rolesville (7-1) vs. Knightdale W 67-0 …

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Top-25 Power Rankings: Week 9

The latest CarolinaPreps.com – Red Zone Strength Top-25 Power Rankings have been released following the 8th weekend of the 2023 season. 4A Rank School Record Prev. 1 Grimsley (7-0) 1 2 Butler (7-1) 2 3 Rolesville (6-1) 4 4 Weddington (6-1) 3 5 Hough (6-1) 5 6 Mooresville (7-0) 6 …

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Top-25 Roundup: Week 8

Here are the results of the teams ranked in the CarolinaPreps Top-25 Power Rankings for Week 8 of the season. 4A Rank School Record Opponent Result Streak 1 Grimsley (7-0) vs. Ragsdale W 56-6 W7 2 Butler (7-1) at Rocky River W 55-0 W7 3 Weddington (6-1) at Porter Ridge …

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Coaching News: Corinth-Holders has assistant football opening, PE position

Corinth Holders HS located in Johnston County has an assistant football coach opening and a PE teaching position.  Send resume and cover letter to head football coach Martin Samek for more information.  He can be reached at MartinSamek@johnston.k12.nc.us. Corinth Holders is a 4A school located in Johnston County.

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Top Games in NC for Week 8

It’s starting to feel a little more like fall, the temperatures are dropping, but the action on the prep football gridiron is heating each as teams are entering the conference races and positioning themselves for playoff runs in November. Here are a look at the top games across the state …

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Top-25 Preview: Week 8

Here are who the teams ranked in the CarolinaPreps.com Top-25 Power Rankings are playing during Week 8 of the 2023 High School Football season.   4A Rank School Record Opponent 1 Grimsley (6-0) vs. Ragsdale 2 Butler (6-1) at Rocky River 3 Weddington (5-1) at Porter Ridge 4 Rolesville (5-1) …

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Brian Flynn resigns at North Davidson

  Brian Flynn has resigned as the head football coach at North Davidson High School.  Flynn took over as the head football coach of the Black Knights in 2017 and compiled a 54-29 record.  During his seven year stint leading the program, he guided the Knights to a 2018 2AA …

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