Andy Capone News Today

Independence, Myers Park, Providence Day and Weddington will kick off the local high school football season Aug. 22 at the home of the Carolina Panthers.

Here are the top 10 high school sports stories of the year, including state championships, NCHSAA vs. NC lawmakers and a beloved coach gone too soon

Providence Day’s Jadyn Davis, West Charlotte’s Jaden Smith and Weddington’s Andy Capone are among the region’s best.

Weddington’s Keenan Jackson, a UNC commit, said that his teammates put him in position to succeed in Saturday’s 4A championship.

The final Talking Preps of the high school football season airs Tuesday at 8. We’ll name Mr. Football and preview the NCHSAA state finals.

Weddington High School of Matthews will play for its fourth state championship in the past decade — and first in 4A — Saturday at 7 p.m. at N.C. State.

Doctors told the Warriors’ defensive lineman/tight end they ‘hoped’ he would be able to play again after breaking multiple bones. Mauk never lost confidence.

MATTHEWS — Grimsley held a halftime lead and played turnover-free football. Weddingtons best receiver had just two catches for 19 yards. Yet, the Whirlies season is over after a 44-27

The Warriors raced out to a 37-point lead at home and won easily Friday night

Weddington went up big early on Sun Valley and never let up in Friday night’s 42-3 victory.