Hopewell offense looks for big plays
CHARLOTTE — Hopewell High did not win its football season opener at Providence Aug. 17, but the Titans did display their big play potential.
After missed opportunities, Huskies move on to Myers Park
CHARLOTTE — As the Hough Huskies enter Friday's home game with Myers Park, the memories of their season-opening 31-14 loss against Independence High last week will still be fresh, mainly because of what might have been.
Eagles, Pats open with big wins
It didn't take long for Davidson Day and SouthLake Christian to get going this football season. The teams combined for 94 points and came away with a pair of convincing week one victories last Friday night.
LN Charter has been where CSD is now
Lake Norman Charter coach Bob McKay knows a little experience can go a long way.
Hough's Dueitt ready for combat in the trenches
With his freshly cut mohawk, thick 6-2, 255-pound frame and a healthy dose of self-confidence, Hough High's Blake Dueitt just looks like a football player.
North looking to Watt for offense and defense
First-year North Meck High coach Brad Baker may still be learning about his new team, but he already knows one thing about senior playmaker Tahjai Watt: he can count on Watt for anything.
Sifford steps into expanded role as starter
A year ago, David Johnson was trying to figure out what kind of talent he had on a Hopewell High football team he was hired to coach just weeks before practice began.
LNC's Scearce one of the area's top returning playmakers
There's something about getting his hands on the football that makes Alex Scearce click as a receiver for Lake Norman Charter.
Grier has options
While Davidson Day junior quarterback Will Grier enters the 2012 season with considerable attention from prominent college programs, the simple fact is that every quarterback needs players on the other end of his throws. And when he drops back to pass, Grier will have a talented arsenal of returning weapons to target, several of whom are fielding calls from Division I coaches as well.
Allison at home at SouthLake
Demitri Allison will never forget the first time he put on shoulder pads to take part in a full-contact football practice. It was with the Lake Norman Giants Pop Warner team, and Allison was in sixth grade.
It was a memorable experience: he broke his arm.
Football and Fridays a good fit
During the photo session for the cover of this year's Football Fridays section, as the three featured players put on their game faces and leaned in together for a few shots, Davidson Day quarterback Will Grier broke the silence and tension with a wisecrack.
