Franklin'sWeek 1 game will be a good test against a Murphy team that reached the NCHSAA 2A state title game and returns several key players ... round of the NCHSAA 4A playoffs before losing to Brevard.
The high school football preseason keeps rolling along, and so does the CitizenTimes' preseason coverage ... On June 15, it's time to look at the tight ends. Rankings were determined by 2025 statistics and on-field observations ... Brayden Crain ... Junior ... 2 ... 5.
The Blue Devils went undefeated before falling to Reidsville in the NCHSAA 4A state championship game ... One of those interceptions helped the Panthers seal a 14-13 win over Forest Hills to advance to the third round of the NCHSAA 5A playoffs.
By the end of the season, Horne had transformed all of the self-doubt into dominance, capping off his remarkable career by shooting a two-day total of 139 to help the Bulldogs claim their third NCHSAA...
Hambright piloted the Cougars to an 18-5 record and to the fourth round of the NCHSAA 6A playoffs ... Maki racked up 28 goals and 12 assists while leading the Rams to the fourth round of the NCHSAA 6A playoffs.
Ward led the Bearcats to the third round of the NCHSAA 3A playoffs ... He helped the Mountaineers reach the fourth round of the NCHSAA 2A playoffs.FosterCalloway ... Clem guided the Bulldogs to the NCHSAA 2A state championship game in 2025.
The beginning of June in Western North Carolina means it's high school football season ... On June 8, it's time to look at the wide receivers. Rankings were determined by 2025 statistics and on-field observations. See the full rankings below.1 ... Roberson ... 3.
Robbinsville swept BearGrassCharter for the NCHSAA 1A state championship on May 30 ... She finishes her career with the third most RBIs (167), fourth most doubles (51) and fifth most home runs (39) in NCHSAA history.Mollie Spear.
The North Carolina high school football season begins in two months, and it's already time to predict who will have a strong 2026 season ...Robinson gained plenty of experience on a Blue Devils team that reached the NCHSAA 4A state championship game.