After shutting out regional power Mallard Creek, Independence vaults up The Observer’s Sweet 16 football poll. New teams from Mecklenburg, Gaston counties join.

Mallard Creek finally solved the Cardinal Gibbons defense, and did so in the timeliest of moments. Sophomore quarterback Zayden Paylor found Khalil Price on a crossing route, and Price scampered more than 40 yards with fewer than three minutes to play in ...

Mallard Creek and Independence will hit the field on Friday, Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. ET. Don't miss out on any of the action with NFHS Network.

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The Cougars are among three Charlotte-area teams whose N.C. High School Athletic Association playoff hopes are teetering on the edge, with three weeks to go. Chambers is 24 th this week in the Class 8A RPI, with 24 playoff spots available to schools in the state’s largest size classification.

West Charlotte took advantage of some big plays — and some big penalties — to beat Mallard Creek on the road Friday night. In a game whose start was delayed by lightning and heavy rain, the Lions beat Mallard Creek, 32-9, behind four touchdowns by ...

N. Mecklenburg and Mallard Creek will hit the field on Friday, Oct. 3 at 7 p.m. ET. Don't miss out on any of the action with NFHS Network.

CMS limits ticket sales at select football games, citing safety, but parents voice concerns over access and lost school revenue.