High School Football News

Elkin tabs Baker to lead program

Elkin, January 11, 2023 – Elkin City Schools is thrilled to announce the appointment of Brad Baker as the new head football coach for the Elkin High School Varsity Football Team. With an impressive track record of success and a commitment to fostering both athletic excellence and character development, Coach …

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West Stanly brings Jackson back home to lead Colts

The Stanly County Board of Education has approved the hiring of Ralph Jackson to become the head football coach at West Stanly. Jackson, an alumnus of West Stanly and Fayetteville State University comes to the Colts following nine seasons at Anson County.  Before that, he was the head coach at …

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Exclusive Video: David House promoted at South Davidson

South Davidson didn’t have to look far for their new leader as defensive coordinator David House was promoted to the role of head football coach today at a press conference in the school cafeteria. Principal Chris Adams announced the new hire to the players and media in attendance and House …

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Jenks takes over at Martin County

Martin County has selected  Hunter Jenks to take over their football program.  Jenks, a former head football coach at South Johnston, and most recently Clayton High School has over 17 years of coaching experience in North Carolina and has complied 41-22 record. Jenks comes to Martin County from Millbrook High …

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Longtime Swain Coach Deitz passes

It was announced today that former Swain County and Smoky Mountain football coach Boyce Deitz passed.  Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, and all those whose lives he touched. Deitz finished his career in North Carolina with a 219-70-2 head coaching record that spanned over 20 years.

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Falls Jewelers Coach of the Year Honors go to Glass

Following an impressive perfect season and capturing the NCHSAA 3A State Championship, Joe Glass of Hickory High School has been named the CarolinaPreps.com – Falls Jewelers Coach of the Year. Glass took over at Hickory in 2021, and in three short seasons was able to turn the winless program that …

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Final Top-25 Power Rankings of 2023

It’s hard to believe that the 2023 season is finally in the books and that all of the state championship teams have been crowned.  Here are the final Red Zone Strength Top-25 Power Rankings of the season.   4A Rank School Record Prev. 1 Weddington (14-2) 1 2 Hoggard (14-2) …

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3rd Chris Metzger – Montgomery Central FCA Coaches Clinic set for Jan.

The 3rd Annual Chris Metzger – Montgomery Central Coaches Clinic presented by the Fellowship of Christian Athletes will be held on Saturday, January 20th. Registration/Check-In: 7:30 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. in the Montgomery Central High School Lobby. Coffee and Bagels will be served for Speaker Lineup:  7:45 Chris Hughes – …

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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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