Vanderbilt football is putting the finishing touches on its 2026 recruiting class ahead of the early signing period. The Commodores are taking advantage of a successful 2025 season by adding a handful ...

The NCAA early signing period for football begins Wednesday and runs through Friday. We're tracking where Charlotte Observer-area players are heading to school. The regular football signing period ...

After letting one get away last fall at Hickory, Crest football wasn't allowing the same to happen Dec. 4 with an NCHSAA 5A final berth at stake.

After settling an old score last week with a win at South Point, Crest football looks to close another one in Friday's NCHSAA 5A West final.

A ranking of North Carolina's top prospects of the 2025 season by USA TODAY Sports Network reporters in the state.

Palmer Ridge’s battle for 4A perfection is one game away. The Bears head to Colorado State University’s Canvas Stadium for their 1:30 p.m. Saturday showdown with top-seeded Dakota Ridge and both teams ...

Duke signed 14 high school players, including three from North Carolina, on Wednesday, the first day of the early signing ...

Sophomore quarterback Champ Monds returned from injury to lead Vero Beach to a 57-10 playoff victory. Monds completed 19 of 25 passes for 268 yards and three touchdowns in his first game since Week 1.

On defense, the interior of the Red Tornadoes’ front line kept the Robinson offense on their heels throughout the first half.

Crest leads Hickory 22-8 at halftime in the 5A West Region championship game in Hickory. Here are a few key numbers that tell ...

Walnut Ridge football’s Marquis Lucas recaps OHSAA first-round playoff win over Kilbourne Walnut Ridge quarterback Marquis Lucas ran for six touchdowns and had more than 350 all-purpose yards in a ...