Three UNC commits named to Associated Press North Carolina All-State football team
Three UNC commits were named to the Associated Press North Carolina All-State team this week: Running back Elijah Hood, offensive tackle Bentley Spain, and kicker...
Thursday January 2, 2014

Elijah Hood named AP prep football player of the year for North Carolina
Charlotte Catholic running back Elijah Hood has been named The Associated Press prep football player of the year for North Carolina. Hood, a senior, earned...
Wednesday January 1, 2014

UNC WR commit Josh Cabrera is Jacksonville, NC area football player of the year
Northside’s Josh Cabrera is known for his pass-catching abilities, but the senior also did his fair share of carrying this past football season. Simply put,...
Wednesday January 1, 2014

DT Marquis Haynes, denied admission to UNC, changes commitment to Ole Miss
Ole Miss received more fortune when Marquis Haynes became available. The defensive tackle from Fork Union (Va.) Military Academy committed to North Caroline but couldn’t...
Tuesday December 31, 2013

Garner RB Nyheim Hines: "Ohio State is at the top"
With Nyheim Hines, Ohio State already stuck its foot in the door that was originally opened by Everett Withers. A three-star junior prospect from Garner,...
Sunday December 29, 2013

Linebacker Tyrell Tomlin gave Marietta all he had and then some
Marietta senior linebacker Tyrell Tomlin has had a knack for making plays at the line of scrimmage ever since he first donned pads in seventh...
Wednesday December 25, 2013

LB Ty Linton, who re-committed to UNC after baseball career ended, de-commits again & chooses Pack
NC State added some linebacker depth Thursday with the addition of Ty Linton, a former UNC signee who opted to take a shot at baseball...
Monday December 23, 2013

Elijah Hood scores 3 touchdowns in Shrine Bowl loss
Two Observer-area players made huge plays in the final minutes of the 77th annual Shrine Bowl on Saturday afternoon. First, Charlotte Catholic’s Elijah Hood scored...
Saturday December 21, 2013

UNC football commits to play Saturday in Shrine Bowl
The 77th North Carolina-South Carolina Shrine Bowl kicks off 1 p.m. Saturday at Gibbs Stadium in Spartanburg, South Carolina. The game matches the top senior...
Friday December 20, 2013

UNC WR commit Josh Cabrera to miss Shrine Bowl
Northside High standout football player Josh Cabrera will miss Saturday’s Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas with a fractured left hand. Cabrera, who has committed to...
Friday December 20, 2013

Brandon Fritts finishes high school, to head to North Carolina
Brandon Fritts took his last final exams at Mentor on Thursday. When he walked out of the school midday, he did so for the final...
Friday December 20, 2013

Yorktown DB M.J. Stewart to enroll early at North Carolina
Before Yorktown All-Met RB/DB M.J. Stewart committed to the University of North Carolina in July, his mind was set on graduating early. But he needed...
Thursday December 19, 2013

Elijah Hood set to land another honor: Eagle Scout
Elijah Hood has accomplished a lot on the football field at Charlotte Catholic. The High School All-American running back has rushed for a Mecklenburg County...
Sunday December 15, 2013

Charlotte Catholic’s Elijah Hood among pantheon of Mecklenburg County football greats
At 6-foot, 215 pounds, Hood is blessed with a blend of speed and power that I’ve seen only one time before from a Mecklenburg County...
Saturday December 14, 2013

Video: QB Caleb Henderson Senior Season Highlights
Senior season highlights from 2014 4-star North Carolina quarterback commit Caleb Henderson. Henderson's team runs an offense almost identical to the Tar Heels', so it's...
Thursday December 12, 2013

5-star cornerback Minkah Fitzpatrick has UNC on his list
Minkah Fitzpatrick, a 6-1, 185-pound consensus five-star cornerback, has adjusted his focus back to his recruitment and is in the process of gaining a better...
Thursday December 12, 2013

UNC an early favorite for 2015 RB Nyheim Hines
The early favorite for Nyheim Hines' commitment is probably in-state North Carolina. He has built a very good relationship with second year head coach Larry...
Monday December 9, 2013

2015 linebacker/safety Tanner Muse commits to Clemson
Clemson landed a commitment Sunday night from one of the top junior prospects in North Carolina in DB Tanner Muse (6-3 200) of Belmont. Muse...
Monday December 9, 2013

Video: Elijah Hood post-season highlights
2014 North Carolina running back signee Elijah Hood's high school career ended this weekend when his Charlotte Catholic team lost in the playoffs. Here's a...
Sunday December 8, 2013

Video: Avery Edwards senior season football highlights
Senior season football highlights of 2014 UNC tight end commit Avery Edwards from Ravenscroft School in Raleigh, North Carolina...
Friday December 6, 2013

Weekend Football Recruit Scoreboard
Although many of UNC's football recruits have completed their high school seasons, several future Tar Heels are still in the hunt for state championships. Among...
Sunday December 1, 2013

Brandon Fritts comes up big again
When Mentor faces St. Edward, the man to watch is Brandon Fritts. On Saturday, Fritts hauled in nine catches for 178 yards and a touchdown...
Sunday December 1, 2013

Elijah Hood rushes for 372 yards, 6 touchdowns
Charlotte Catholic senior running back Elijah Hood left an impression in his last home game at Keffer Stadium. The North Carolina commit rushed 23 times...
Saturday November 30, 2013

Elijah Hood named a finalist for U.S. Army Player of the Year Award
Charlotte Catholic senior running back Elijah Hood is one of six finalists for the 2014 U.S. Army Player of the Year Award. The winner of...
Saturday November 30, 2013

Video: Elijah Hood Senior Season Highlights
Senior season highlights from 2014 North Carolina running back signee Elijah Hood at Charlotte Catholic High School...
Tuesday November 26, 2013

Weekend Football Recruit Scoreboard
2014 UNC wide receiver commit Austin Proehl caught 11 passes for 148 yards and two touchdowns in his team's playoff loss. Running back Elijah...
Monday November 25, 2013

Garner’s Nyheim Hines rushes for 454 yards, 7 touchdowns
Nyheim Hines believes every moment on a football field is special. It showed again Friday night. Hines ran for a school record 454 yards and...
Saturday November 23, 2013

Elijah Hood rushes for 306 yards, 4 TDs in playoff win
Charlotte Catholic scored back-to-back touchdowns to close the first half and open the second in beating visiting High Point Central 42-21 on Friday night in...
Saturday November 23, 2013

Caleb Henderson's incredible touchdown pass
Lake Braddock (Burke, Va.) is 12-0, and the play of Caleb Henderson is a big reason why. The 6-foot-4, rocket-armed senior has enjoyed a fine...
Saturday November 23, 2013

Video: DL Jeremiah Clarke Senior Season Highlights
Senior season highlights from defensive lineman Jeremiah Clarke (6'5" 270 lbs.), a 2014 UNC commit from T.C. Williams High School in Alexandria, Virginia...
Wednesday November 20, 2013