The top-seeded Central Cabarrus Vikings are heading to the 3A state championship game, avoiding a second consecutive playoff loss to the West Charlotte Lions in style with a 78-51 win.
On3 has released its updated class of 2023 football recruiting rankings and a number of North Carolina-based prospects were big risers. On3 is a nationwide outlet that specializes in college sports and recruiting. It was founded by the original founders of Rivals and 247Sports.
West Charlotte will face a tough Kings Mountain team in the third round of the 3A West playoffs next week after beating Hibriten on Friday night. Scoreboard Radio's David Jones and Jeff Link breakdown the second round win and look ahead to the third round.
Former Chambers High School running back Daylan Smothers, who announced he is transferring to West Charlotte High School for the upcoming school year, will head west for college next year.