Football Friday - Prep Sports Headlines
Football Friday is ready to kick off season No. 28
Football Friday is here for another season. Shows in television often come and go, but I'm proud to say that Football Friday, going on 28 seasons, is still alive and well.
Football Friday is here for another season. Shows in television often come and go, but I'm proud to say that Football Friday, going on 28 seasons, is still alive and well.
Green Hope may have lost starting QB
Green Hope's presumptive starting quarterback Marcus Varsano re-injured a knee that kept him sidelined for much of last season.
Green Hope's presumptive starting quarterback Marcus Varsano re-injured a knee that kept him sidelined for much of last season.
VOTE NOW: The fans pick the Triangle's top 10 football teams
Vote for your preseason Triangle Top Ten! WRAL is letting the fans decide who the top football teams are in the Triangle area. Vote now, or forever hold your peace.
Vote for your preseason Triangle Top Ten! WRAL is letting the fans decide who the top football teams are in the Triangle area. Vote now, or forever hold your peace.
Garner WR Brooks to miss Millbrook, Middle Creek games
Garner wide receiver Josh Brooks did not play in Garner's preseason scrimmage last week against Broughton, nor at the Pigskin Kick-Off.
Garner wide receiver Josh Brooks did not play in Garner's preseason scrimmage last week against Broughton, nor at the Pigskin Kick-Off.
1st week of football & Fay pays a visit
Out of all of the days in the Atlantic hurricane season, Tropical Storm (and possibly Hurricane at some point) Fay has decided it is time to threaten North Carolina.
Out of all of the days in the Atlantic hurricane season, Tropical Storm (and possibly Hurricane at some point) Fay has decided it is time to threaten North Carolina.
WFR establishes themselves as team to beat in Pigskin
Wake Forest-Rolesville could be a state championship contender, but there are some other good teams in the area.
Wake Forest-Rolesville could be a state championship contender, but there are some other good teams in the area.
SpartanFest Jamboree highlights many area teams, raises questions
The Smithfield-Selma Spartans hosted the SpartanFest Jamboree Thursday evening at Tucker Stadium in Smithfield.
The Smithfield-Selma Spartans hosted the SpartanFest Jamboree Thursday evening at Tucker Stadium in Smithfield.
New high school coverage debuts
High school sports coverage in the Triangle is changing on Monday. WRAL.com and 99.9 FM The Fan are teaming up to create the best high school sports coverage ever in the Triangle.
High school sports coverage in the Triangle is changing on Monday. WRAL.com and 99.9 FM The Fan are teaming up to create the best high school sports coverage ever in the Triangle.
3 CMS athletes sanctioned after falsifying addresses
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools announced Thursday that three student-athletes have been sanctioned after providing false addresses.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools announced Thursday that three student-athletes have been sanctioned after providing false addresses.
Chapel Hill football player: 'My body is hurting all over'
A Chapel Hill High football player called 911 a few hours before he was found dead Tuesday evening to ask for help to relieve body aches and dehydration.
A Chapel Hill High football player called 911 a few hours before he was found dead Tuesday evening to ask for help to relieve body aches and dehydration.
Chapel Hill football player dies after scrimmage
EMS officials are reviewing a 911 call placed from the home of Atlas Fraley. The teen was not transported to the hospital and died later at his home.
EMS officials are reviewing a 911 call placed from the home of Atlas Fraley. The teen was not transported to the hospital and died later at his home.
Spring scholar-athlete winners announced by NCHSAA
Over 7,300 individual awards have been earned by students for the spring semester from the NCHSAA for achievements in the classroom as well as on the playing court or athletic field.
Over 7,300 individual awards have been earned by students for the spring semester from the NCHSAA for achievements in the classroom as well as on the playing court or athletic field.
Cary's offense shines against Northwood
Head coach Ben Kolstad had to like what he saw Tuesday night from his Cary squad, and the Imps' offense seems to be one of his greatest assets.
Head coach Ben Kolstad had to like what he saw Tuesday night from his Cary squad, and the Imps' offense seems to be one of his greatest assets.
Apex's Fogg proves to be a star against Riverside
If there was any doubt that Apex was a contender for the Tri-8 Conference Championship this season, that doubt has been erased.
If there was any doubt that Apex was a contender for the Tri-8 Conference Championship this season, that doubt has been erased.
Garner, Broughton defenses look solid in first scrimmage
Garner held a scrimmage with Broughton on Tuesday, and both defenses looked strong.
Garner held a scrimmage with Broughton on Tuesday, and both defenses looked strong.
Former NCSU player Kenny Inge takes over at Cary Academy
Cary Academy has hired former N.C. State and European League basketball player Kenny Inge as its next head men's basketball coach.
Cary Academy has hired former N.C. State and European League basketball player Kenny Inge as its next head men's basketball coach.
Got prep football questions? We'll answer them!
WRAL.com is taking your questions about high school football, and we may answer yours on camera next week.
WRAL.com is taking your questions about high school football, and we may answer yours on camera next week.
Plenty of scrimmage coverage coming to Web
WRAL will cover at least 25 different teams this week as scrimmages kick-off.
WRAL will cover at least 25 different teams this week as scrimmages kick-off.
All 380-pounds of SER junior receiving college interest
A Southeast Raleigh defensive tackle is receiving interest from numerous BCS schools.
A Southeast Raleigh defensive tackle is receiving interest from numerous BCS schools.
SER's Moore gets offer from Wake Forest
Southeast Raleigh junior Kendall Moore has received another offer from an in-state school, this time it's Wake Forest.
Southeast Raleigh junior Kendall Moore has received another offer from an in-state school, this time it's Wake Forest.
Are Panther Creek and Green Hope sleepers?
WRAL's Nick Stevens explains why Green Hope and Panther Creek - two programs who have struggled recently - could be sleeper teams in 2008.
WRAL's Nick Stevens explains why Green Hope and Panther Creek - two programs who have struggled recently - could be sleeper teams in 2008.
Fans think Sanderson will be No. 7 in 2008
The Sanderson Spartans were picked No. 7 by the fans in the WRAL poll that allows fans to pick their top ten teams inside the Triangle.
The Sanderson Spartans were picked No. 7 by the fans in the WRAL poll that allows fans to pick their top ten teams inside the Triangle.
A season of firsts for the Raleigh Titans
The Raleigh Titans football team provides an avenue for high school players who don't have a team.
The Raleigh Titans football team provides an avenue for high school players who don't have a team.
UNCW picks up potential N.C. State hoops target
Ravenscroft senior basketball player Matt Wilson has announced his verbal commitment to play basketball for UNCW.
Ravenscroft senior basketball player Matt Wilson has announced his verbal commitment to play basketball for UNCW.
Star WR Jones expected to enroll at UNC
Dwight Jones has been cleared by the NCAA to transfer to North Carolina and is scheduled to arrive in N.C. on Saturday evening.
Dwight Jones has been cleared by the NCAA to transfer to North Carolina and is scheduled to arrive in N.C. on Saturday evening.
2009 N.C. All-Star basketball coaches named by NCCA
The N.C. Coaches Association has announced the head coaches for the 2009 East-West All-Star basketball games, as well as the Carolinas Classic All-Star Game.
The N.C. Coaches Association has announced the head coaches for the 2009 East-West All-Star basketball games, as well as the Carolinas Classic All-Star Game.
Jennings: Kelly weighing his college options
Ravenscroft star Ryan Kelly has narrowed his list of schools to six.
Ravenscroft star Ryan Kelly has narrowed his list of schools to six.
2008 Triangle football schedules
Find out who and where your team will be playing each Friday during the regular season, and learn when the biggest games are in the Triangle.
Find out who and where your team will be playing each Friday during the regular season, and learn when the biggest games are in the Triangle.


























