Liz Baker

Here’s a shocker – Providence Day and Weddington each have impressive football teams again this season. Providence Day opened defense of its N.C. Independent Schools Athletic Association Division 1 championship Friday night by blasting visiting Myers Park 49-13. And Weddington, a Class 7A state power, spotted host Mooresville an early lead but roared back for a 49-17 conquest. On a Friday night when heavy thunderstorms forced many games to start late – and convinced some school officials to...

Mallard Creek opened the 2026 high school football season Thursday night with a statement victory. But two other Charlotte schools suffered losses in games against Greensboro football powers. Mallard Creek outscored perennial Raleigh-area power Rolesville 20-6 in the game’s final 13 minutes and trounced the Rams 45-25. The news wasn’t so good for West Charlotte, which fell into an early hole and dropped a 24-0 decision to defending 7A state champion Greensboro Grimsley. Also losing on the...

A pair of traditional Charlotte high school boys’ soccer powers suffered shutout losses Wednesday against tough out-of-county competition. Myers Park fell 1-0 to visiting Hickory Ridge, while Ardrey Kell dropped a 2-0 decision at home to state power Marvin Ridge. Hickory Ridge, now 3-0 on the season, scored its goal in the first half. The Ragin’ Bulls have not allowed a goal yet in 2026. Myers Park fell to 0-2. Meanwhile, Marvin Ridge ran its record to 3-0 and looks the part of a state...