Thursday was a huge night for multiple Charlotte-area high school soccer teams, several of which advanced to NCHSAA state semifinal games. Coverage, full statewide scores, schedules www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-...

Charlotte Latin's Jack Lilly is The Observer's boys' high school athlete of the week. Lilly is a sophomore midfielder for the Hawks’ soccer team. He had one goal and one assist in 2-0 second round victory over Providence Day on Oct. 14.

Metrolina Christian’s Hadley Martin is The Charlotte Observer girls’ high school athlete of the week. Martin, a cross-country star and a senior, ran a time of 19 minutes, 43.16 seconds to win the Metrolina Athletic conference championship at McAlpine Creek Park on Oct. 13.

Marvin Ridge volleyball rolls into NCHSAA 7A semifinals. Plus, we're tracking Saturday's volleyball playoff results at link below www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-...

Observer-area runners had big days at various NCHSAA Western Regional cross-country events Saturday, including Myers Park, which won 8A boys' and girls' state title Story, results www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-...

North Raleigh Christian gained revenge for a regular-season loss to Charlotte Latin and won the NCISAA state volleyball title, again asserting its dominance in the sport Story, photos www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-...

Once upon a time, Johnson C. Smith used to really struggle against rival Winston-Salem State. Saturday, Smith blew out the Rams as they make a push for the CIAA championship. ✍️ @shane_connuck 📸 @mmelvinphoto www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/colle...

Christ School beat top-seeded Covenant Day Saturday to win the NCISAA boys' soccer state championship Story, photos www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-...

Charlotte Country Day wins 16th NCISAA state field hockey championship Saturday, beating rival Charlotte Latin. Story, photos, reaction www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-...

Everything's OK with No. 1 Providence Day. The Chargers rout arch rival Charlotte Christian Friday. ✍️ @slyttle 📸 @KellyHood www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-...

It's time for Week 10 of the high school football season. We're tracking live scores statewide. Bookmark and visit often. Additional updates via @charlottepreps on X www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-...

A few announcements about Talking Preps. We've got a new schedule.

If you missed anything high school football, we've got you covered in the Rewind: scores, postgame Talking Preps show, Observer coverage. Everything in one click www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-...

Brand new Talking Preps tonight at 8. We preview Week 9, celebrate the best of Week 8 from around the state. We'll also break down Queen City Senior Bowl rosters, the NC playoff projections and Cam has a very special version of #CamInTheStreet youtu.be/GRG3A7LU0ys

So we've got photo galleries from Friday's North Meck at Butler game from @observer_photog and shots from Cannon School at Charlotte Latin from @JKellyWalker Tap in www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-...

The rosters for the Queen City Senior Bowl are out. See which area high school players made this year's teams www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-...

If you missed the debut of the Talking Preps postgame show Friday night, check it out below. And don't miss the main show Tuesdays at 8, Talking Preps OT Wednesdays at 8:30, on Charlotte Observer and News & Observer social and YouTube channels Tap here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=XuHt...

Tonight at 8 p.m., we'll have perhaps the most impactful Talking Preps episode of the season so far. Tune in to watch at link below: www.youtube.com/watch?v=bkmh...

High school sports fans are going to be paying more to get into playoff games this fall. Here's what we know www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/artic...

A new Talking Preps debuts tonight at 8. On tap, celebrating the top players from Week 7, discussing the top games for Week 8 and an expanded debate around a new CMS ticketing policy that limits attendance for some games. Tap here: youtu.be/bkmhTK51FvU?...

A special Talking Preps coming Tuesday at 8 p.m. The guys discuss a new CMS decision to limit attendance at high-profile games. Come join us Tap below to bookmark youtu.be/bkmhTK51FvU

One night of CMS high school football games is moving to a new date. What to know www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-...

Cuthbertson High's Cesar Ramirez is The Charlotte Observer's boys' high school athlete of the week www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-...

Led by reserve RB Rico Dowdle, the Panthers came back from a 17-point deficit to beat the Dolphins. Carolina coach Dave Canales had a lot to say after the game. www.charlotteobserver.com/article31229...

Appearing on Talking Preps, Cardinal Gibbons coach Steven Wright expressed displeasure with an NCHSAA plan to release football playoff pairings later than normal. 'They're robbing us of almost 48 hours of prep work' www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-...

Eric Collins is getting a rare Sunday at home. The Charlotte Hornets’ electric play-by-play broadcaster is set to call the Carolina Panthers’ Week 5 contest at Bank of America Stadium against the Miami Dolphins. www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/c...

A new episode of North Carolina's No. 1 high school football show, Talking Preps, airs tonight at 8 p.m. Come join the fun and watch at charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school

When Harding High defensive lineman Bralen Banks isn't sacking opponents on Friday nights, he watches the state's No. 1 high school football show. Talking Preps returns Tuesday at 8 p.m. Watch at charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school

12 Charlotte-area athletes named to the 2025 Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas all-star team See full NC and SC rosters www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-...

Johnson C. Smith earned its biggest margin of victory in the Charlotte school’s program history against a conference foe Saturday on homecoming. www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/colle...

Get all of The Observer's coverage of Friday night, plus statewide scores and next week's schedule Tap link below: www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-...

Talking Preps postgame is live. Come join in, ask questions and participate in the conversation. twitter.com/i/spaces/1Pl...

West Charlotte unleashed some big plays and got some big penalties in a decisive win over nationally-ranked Mallard Creek Friday www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-...

Follow Friday's live high school football scores in North Carolina Get more info at @charlottepreps on X Tap link below and come back often www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-...

Don't miss tonight's Talking Preps, when the No. 1 high school football show in North Carolina returns for a Week 6 preview. The show includes a rigorous debate around NC football coaches pay you don't want to miss Bookmark link below: charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-...

Come get caught up on all of Friday's football action. We've updated scores, compiled all the coverage and you can hear from the coaches and players from last night's biggest games on our Talking Preps postgame podcast. Tap link below and dive in www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-...

A very busy Talking Preps launches Tuesday at 8 p.m. with replays after Tap link below (show starts at 8 Tuesday) www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-...

Sweet 16 No. 3 Mallard Creek may not have starting QB Perry Justice right now, but the Mavericks have a ferocious defense and are 2-0 after taking down a Virginia power on the road Saturday Story at link below www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-...

Former Alabama head coach Nick Saban and ESPN broadcaster Pat McAfee both said they believe Belichick — whose goal is to turn UNC into the 33rd NFL team — can succeed with the Tar Heels. The biggest question is timing. Read more at: www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/artic...

Friday's high school football rewind ➡️Complete Observer coverage from multiple games ➡️Photo galleries, NC statewide scores, next week's schedule ➡️Hough coach Shawn Baker on Talking Preps' postgame show ➡️Commentary, news and notes www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-...

Follow Friday's live NC high school football scores, plus get complete results from Thursday night. Updates @charlottepreps on X When games end, come back for final scores and coverage. www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-...

Well, Mooresville QB Brody Norman makes sure to watch the No. 1 high school football show in North Carolina. A new episode of Talking Preps, powered by The Charlotte Observer and the News & Observer of Raleigh, airs Tuesday at 8 p.m.

Ambassador Christian soccer player Jason Thankachan is the first Charlotte Observer boys’ high school athlete of the week for the 2025-26 school year. The Lions’ senior forward scored six goals and had five assists as Ambassador Christian went 4-0-1 in the Ivey Cup Jamboree in Kernersville

Mooresville High School volleyball player Gia Lowe is the first Charlotte Observer girls’ high school athlete of the week for the 2025-26 school year. She had 33 kills, 17 digs, three blocks and two aces in two games combined as Mooresville won 3-0 at North Mecklenburg on Aug. 13

Want to hear from two state championship coaches, a former CMS coach who built a powerhouse, a real life NC high school football historian — and the guy who is the No. 1 most respected voice of the sport statewide? Talking Preps returns Sunday at 8 on charlotteobserver.com

I asked Palisades High coach Jonathan Simmons his thoughts on why parents should have their kids come out to summer workouts and not wait until the start of official practice.

Marvin Ridge sophomore Haley Lenahan is a nominee for the Youth athlete of the year. The winner will get a $25,000 prize. The voting contest is open to athletes 7-17 and the winner will appear in a 3BRAND ad in Sports Illustrated. To vote for her, visit bit.ly/haleyvote

Hey, the season's about to start. That means 3 things: 1. Bookmark The Observer's high school page (charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school) 2. Sign up for our FREE newsletter (t.co/Rc6MupFyhA) 3. Become a member to get all the content ($1.99 for 3 months) (bit.ly/46G6RI2)

High school football kicks off Wednesday and we asked and answered 10 burning questions about the season. Find out about top players, teams, rules changes and much more at link in bio or URL below. Tap in www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-...

In an exclusive interview with The Observer, Charlotte Hornets' forward Brandon Miller talked about a return from a season-ending wrist surgery, his new NBA 'big bro' Muggsy Bogues and plans to team again with LaMelo Ball charlotteobserver.com/sports/charl...