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Hall of Famer to receive top military veteran award from the University of South Carolina
Charlotte-based football coach recognized for military service and post-military veterans work. Jay Alverson, executive director of the S.C. Military Veterans Hall of Fame (SCMVHOF), will be formally awarded the University of South Carolina (USC) Outstanding Veteran Alumni Award on gameday, Saturday, Nov. 7, beginning with an awards breakfast on the USC campus and followed by halftime recognition during the USC-Texas A&M football game.
fortmillprepsports.com
Cast of “characters” plot course for Fort Mill’s playoff path
BOILING SPRINGS – Fort Mill head football coach Rob McNeely described his team as “a bunch of characters with a lot of character.”. Those “characters” finished the regular season at 8-2 overall and 3-2 in Region II-5A and will host a home playoff game for the first time in more than a decade next week. Fort Mill bulldozed the Boiling Springs Bulldogs for a 44-10 win.
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Niners Begin Wes Miller Era at Indiana State
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The Wes Miller era of Charlotte Men's Basketball officially gets underway on Monday evening (Nov. 2) at Indiana State. Tipoff between the Niners and Sycamores is scheduled for 7 p.m. on ESPN+. Matt Swierad will have the radio call on Charlotte49ers.com, the Charlotte 49ers Mobile App, and the Varsity Network App.
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Speedway Christmas presented by Atrium Health brings festive fun for 17th holiday season
Holiday magic is just around the corner as Charlotte Motor Speedway transforms into a dazzling Christmas wonderland for the 17th season of Speedway Christmas presented by Atrium Health. Beginning Nov. 20 and running through Jan. 3 (closed Christmas Eve), one of the region’s favorite holiday traditions returns with more than 6 million lights illuminating a nearly four-mile illuminated course, refreshed displays, new installations and an all-new holiday soundtrack featuring festive favorites.
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Copperheads ride gutsy late comeback to top Clover
CLOVER – Catawba Ridge scored two touchdowns, including a momentous 98-yard kickoff return that sparked an emotional late comeback, in the final 6:30 of action to top Clover High School 19-14 in the regular season finale. With the win, the Copperheads they improved to 6-4 overall and 4-2 in...
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Charlotte Observer
The Charlotte Observer's 2026-27 high school boys' and girls' wrestling previews
High school wrestling practice in North Carolina begins Monday and the first matches are Nov. 11. Who are the top boys’ and girls’ wrestlers in the Charlotte-area? What about the top teams? Below find The Observer’s annual preview along with team-by-team previews for schools that returned preseason information to the media company. Boys’ previews PRESEASON ALL-OBSERVER BOYS WRESTLING TEAM Davis Jones, Charlotte Latin, Sr., 144: Three-time NCISAA state champion going for a fourth title. Keyshon Morrison, Lake Norman, Sr., 215/285: NCHSAA 7A state champion; two-time All-American; ranked No. 22 nationally at 285 by Sports Illustrated. Jackson Laws, Cannon School, Sr.: Two-time NCISAA state champion. Tyton Kostoff, Hough, Sr., 144: Defending state champion. Michael Santoro, Hough, Sr., 106: Defending state champion. Dino Lambos, Charlotte Latin, Jr., 138: 2025 state champion and 2026 state runner-up. Drew Teeter, Mooresville: 2026 state champion; placed sixth at state as a freshman. Max McNeer, Charlotte Christian, Sr.: State champion. Jackson D’Ettore, Charlotte Catholic: State champion as a sophomore. Nicholas Arado, Charlotte Country Day, Sr.: State champion. OTHERS TO WATCH • Ethan Cole, Charlotte Country Day, Soph.: 2026 NCISAA state champion at 106 as a freshman; last season’s All-Observer second team. • Jaxon Thomas, Piedmont, Sr.: 2026
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Charlotte Dispatches Naples in Dominant 5-1 Victory
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The Charlotte Independence took care of FC Naples, as the Players' Shield winners grabbed a 5-1 victory in the Quarterfinals of the 2026 USL League One Playoffs at American Legion Memorial Stadium on Sunday night. Naples entered the playoffs on a six-game winning streak, but the...
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Long season for Nation Ford football ends in shutout
The regular season ended with a Region 3-4A rivalry game between the Indian Land Warriors and Nation Ford Falcons. Big plays and team speed carried Indian Land to big victories all throughout the season, and they proved the difference in their 49-0 shutout on Friday, October 30 over Nation Ford.
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Hough Wraps Up Regular Season at Hopewell
Hough looks to put a bow on a historic season tonight when it travels to Hopewell for its final regular-season matchup, chasing back-to-back undefeated regular seasons. The Huskies are 9-0 and haven’t lost since a playoff defeat to Grimsley ended their 2024 season. The last time Hough lost a regular-season game was Aug. 23, 2024.
Tega Cay Sun
Friday Night Lights: Fort Mill, Catawba Ridge Close Out Strong, Nation Ford Falls
Catawba Ridge 19, Clover 14 In a tight, defensive battle that came down to the wire, Catawba Ridge pulled off a thrilling 19-14 victory over Clover to close out their regular season. Both defenses set a physical tone early. Clover struck first in the opening quarter with a 2-yard rushing touchdown by Grady Stone to...
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Matt Gilbert Becomes Holder of Most Monster Mini Stocks World Short Track Championship Feature Wins
Matt Gilbert triumphed over the scares of the COMP Cams Monster Mini Stocks on Halloween. The four-time Monster Mini Stock Association champion added to his resume at World Short Track Championship by becoming the first three-time division Feature winner at The Dirt Track at Charlotte on Saturday night. Starting the...
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Watch: WBTV Football Friday Night game coverage - Oct. 23, 2026 - Clone
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - We have entered the final week of the regular season of high school football in the Charlotte region and WBTV will have all the highlights every Friday night. Football Friday Night continues on Friday, Oct. 30, with Nate Wimberly and Cam Gaskins. They will have all...
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Kyle Strickler Dominates UMP Modifieds at Charlotte for Record Fifth World Short Track Championship
For the fifth time in his storied Dirt Modified career, Kyle Strickler is a World Short Track Champion. The 43-year-old from Mooresville, NC, has been one of the brightest talents in Summit Racing Equipment DIRTcar UMP Modified action at The Dirt Track at Charlotte, winning the marquee event four times since its inception in 2016. Saturday night, he padded his all-time record again, leading the main event flag-to-flag for his fifth World Short Track Championship victory and an $8,000 grand prize.
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Early Goal Ends Women's Soccer Tournament Run
YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. -- An early goal was too much for Belmont Abbey to overcome Saturday as fourth-seeded Young Harris held off No. 5 Belmont Abbey 1-0 in the quarterfinals of the 2026 Conference Carolinas Women's Soccer Tournament. The Crusaders must now await the final NCAA Division II NPI standings to see if they earn an at-large bid to the NCAA Southeast Regional.