Talking Preps News Today

On the latest Talking Preps, we reveal the 8 finalists for the state player of the year, Mr. and Ms. Basketball; debate ending conference tournaments.

On the latest Talking Preps, we debate whether the state should add a shot clock, talk about games of the week and reveal Mr/Ms Basketball watchlists

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.

On this week’s Talking Preps, the three finalists for Mr. Football are announced and the crew has previews for all the statewide NCHSAA playoff quarterfinal games

We preview the NCHSAA and NCISAA playoffs with complete breakdowns of each bracket, state rankings and more

Players from Pine Forest, St. Stephens, Cardinal Gibbons, East Burke, Christ the King and Butler gain recognition from The Observer’s Talking Preps team.

What do the experts have to say on The Observer’s high school sports streaming show?

Read about the top high school football performers from Week 9 of the NC high school football season, and watch their highlights on Grice’s Gems.

Here are the top high school football performers in North Carolina, for Week 8 of the season.

Later this year, The Charlotte Observer and News & Observer of Raleigh will name NC’s top high school player. Meet the finalists for Mr. Football